DIY - MVS Cart Sleeves - PSD Template Available

coreykun667 · Aug 29, 2014

Have you thought of using a thin plastic for a sleeve? That'd be pretty cool, I'd think. Can't remember where I've seen em other than how some steelcase Xbox 360 games had a plastic sleeve to go over the case.

p413j316 · Aug 31, 2014

coreykun667 said:
Have you thought of using a thin plastic for a sleeve? That'd be pretty cool, I'd think. Can't remember where I've seen em other than how some steelcase Xbox 360 games had a plastic sleeve to go over the case.

I know what you mean, but I would think that printing an image onto plastic would be tricky. It would need to look good and not rub off.

coreykun667 · Aug 31, 2014

p413j316 said:
I know what you mean, but I would think that printing an image onto plastic would be tricky. It would need to look good and not rub off.

Hmm... Yeah, unless you stick adhesive graphics on em. I'm not sure how they'd work otherwise D:

p413j316 · Sep 8, 2014

Update:

I had to recreate the file in a 600 DPI environment, and add the top "dust cover" flaps. I decided to get rid of the MVS label and go with a full spine-front-spine image. At this point, I'm not interested in using the game logo text, I think that the sleeve looks more modern with basic fonts.

Any other thoughts before I do a professional print job?

p413j316 · Oct 18, 2014

Greetings. I ended up getting 2 sleeves printed at my local Staples store: one was 100 lb paper, while the other was 70 lb gloss paper. The heavier paper was durable, but ended up splitting and cracking during the folding process. Below are some images showing the 70 lb gloss print out:

Now the hardest part is finding high quality images to make other sleeves. If anyone has some scans or knows of a great resource then please let me know.

Kid Panda · Oct 18, 2014

Did you hand glue the edge?

p413j316 · Oct 18, 2014

Kid Panda said:
Did you hand glue the edge?

Yes, I used a glue stick.

I need to adjust my measurements a bit as the printout was about 2 mm too tall and 2 mm too wide, so I may use a double-sided tape for the edge next time.

Kid Panda · Oct 18, 2014

I actually like these. I think they'll look better after some shelf wear too as odd as that sounds.

Tyranix95 · Oct 18, 2014

Kid Panda said:
I actually like these. I think they'll look better after some shelf wear too as odd as that sounds.

Reading this after the vagina thead is so fuck'n funny. :lolz:

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All jokes aside, the box looks not bad. Very retro. NES-ish.

werejag · Oct 18, 2014

did you crease the back edge of the fold on the thick stock? that would prevent spliting i suspose

wyo · Oct 18, 2014

Looks good!

GeePM · Oct 18, 2014

Wow, these legit look really good. Great job p4!

fluxcore · Oct 19, 2014

Looking good! I presume there's a flap on the bottom of this latest version (i.e. all edges covered)? Will certainly make a few of these for myself eventually. Shipping on windy sleeves is just too expensive for me unfortunately

kaicer · Oct 19, 2014

This looks great, better that have the naked cart around.

Archdesigner03 · Oct 20, 2014

It looks good. But I'm not sold on the durability in the long run.

Tyranix95 · Oct 20, 2014

Archdesigner03 said:
It looks good. But I'm not sold on the durability in the long run.

Make this guy an ABS Clear case for his box.

SNKorSWM · Oct 20, 2014

Is the bottom open like a VHS box?

p413j316 · Oct 20, 2014

SNKorSWM said:
Is the bottom open like a VHS box?

Yes, currently the bottom is open just like a VHS box/sleeve.

It wouldn't be hard to add the bottom flaps so that the MVS cart is completely protected. I could post 2 different template versions and anyone interested in this project could choose which version to download.

I'm in the process of refining the dimensions as a few extra millimetres made the sleeve too loose. When I finish the changes, then I'll print out the updated sleeve and see how it fits.

I should have some time this weekend so stay tuned.

Archdesigner03 · Oct 21, 2014

Is there a way to construct the box without using glue?

theMot · Oct 21, 2014

Archdesigner03 said:
Is there a way to construct the box without using glue?

You got a problem with glue?

p413j316 · Oct 21, 2014

Archdesigner03 said:
Is there a way to construct the box without using glue?

Double-sided tape may work, but I think that glue would be best. Glue covers the whole surface area and wouldn't cause a small gap between the paper.

fluxcore · Oct 22, 2014

There's a pretty great solution for papercraft gluing, if you are familiar with the little correction-fluid-tape dispenser rollers, it's like that, but it dispenses adhesive tape. Really fantastic for card boxes etc.

Also, I have to say I'd rather have the flap at the bottom and the open edge at the top. Seems weird to have the possibility of picking it up and having the cart fall out. I'd have these in a bookshelf anyway, so dust getting in the top isn't so much of an issue...

p413j316 · Oct 27, 2014

I updated the first post to include DIY instructions, a link to download the empty photoshop template file, and cleaned up the non-essential thread history.

giggsy07 · Oct 27, 2014

Very cool well done..

Bar81 · Oct 28, 2014

I like them as well - much nicer than plain white sleeves.

DIY - MVS Cart Sleeves - PSD Template Available

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