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21st Century Arcade: Retro Space
wbassett:
Maybe I'm odd man out, but I only kinda like the 1971 Computer Space design, and kinda don't like this new design.
It looks more like a kiosk device than an arcade machine to me, and I have to think with vigorous play it wouldn't be stable and could even tip over... at least it looks like it might. I know he said on his site that it can be bolted to the wall, but honestly does anyone really want to do that?
I had some relatives over this weekend for a visit and they were tripping out over my arcade and HT setup. The cab finally got some rough play and I was surprised at how much my UA II cab shook, and it's a big cab with a big footprint. It didn't shake bad, but more than I expected. After seeing that, like I said I'd be afraid of this falling on me!
I guess what turns me off aside from it looking flimsy is all the sharp angles. Don't get me wrong, it has clean lines and looks like great fit and finish, but it does look amateurish to me... sorry, just my opinion. The Computer Space cab is at least rounded and has a futuristic Jetson look to it, this one :dunno like someone else said, kinda looks like cardboard. Maybe if it was just a tad thicker it would make it look more solid.
Dressed up some this could have a cool Star Trek look with some LCARS panels and graphics. I know Trek isn't everyone's cup of tea, it just has that kinda look to me.
Last comment, and I think someone already did something like this... it also kinda looks like just a flat screen mounted on a wall with a CP shelf mounted under it.
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 20, 2008, 12:26:54 pm ---I was surprised at how much my UA II cab shook, and it's a big cab with a big footprint. It didn't shake bad, but more than I expected. After seeing that, like I said I'd be afraid of this falling on me!
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I think the UA II cabs are extra flimsy. Yeah, it's huge, but it's 2 parts held together with cam locks. Real arcade cabinets glued, screwed stapled shake much less than a UA II.
It's obviously a design that you either love or hate.
whammoed:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on August 20, 2008, 12:34:54 pm ---
It's obviously a design that you either love or hate.
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There's two kinds of people in this world, those who put people into one of two categories and those who don't. 8) :D
Seriously though, can't say I love it or hate it, but it's not for me.
Ginsu Victim:
--- Quote from: whammoed on August 20, 2008, 12:41:28 pm ---
--- Quote from: leapinlew on August 20, 2008, 12:34:54 pm ---
It's obviously a design that you either love or hate.
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There's two kinds of people in this world...
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Those who love Neil Diamond and those who don't.
-Bob Wiley
Ummon:
--- Quote from: Franco B on August 20, 2008, 11:42:38 am ---You think she would look better in Doc Martin's? :laugh:
It would help to look at the whole link in the OP. Its clearly a recreation of some of the original marketing.
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And she was afraid to show them, even.
--- Quote from: ChadTower on August 20, 2008, 11:56:45 am ---
--- Quote from: davidrfoley on August 20, 2008, 11:36:12 am ---But the real question is why is the model in the picture barefoot?
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She couldn't find any clown shoes to go on those monster feet.
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Sexist. (hee hee hee hee)
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 20, 2008, 12:26:54 pm ---Maybe I'm odd man out, but I only kinda like the 1971 Computer Space design, and kinda don't like this new design.
I guess what turns me off aside from it looking flimsy is all the sharp angles. Don't get me wrong, it has clean lines and looks like great fit and finish, but it does look amateurish to me... sorry, just my opinion. The Computer Space cab is at least rounded and has a futuristic Jetson look to it, this one :dunno like someone else said, kinda looks like cardboard.
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I'm siding with this. To be more similar to Computer Space, as well as given the width to depth ratio of this homage to it, rounded corners and edges are a must.
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