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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Custom Boxart Covers
- Thread starter Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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This stuck out like a sore thumb from all the packages in my mail room haha
Made it super easy to pick out!
I just shipped every order right now! You should recieve yours today if not tomorrow.
So... update time.
UPDATE 5: ALL MGSV COVERS SHIPPED (Except for one order that I recieved while I was shipping them all).
All 250 orders have been fulfilled. Thank you all so much for being patient, and I hope you all love the final product!
I recieved one order an hour ago while I was at Canada Post so I'll ship that out tomorrow. Sorry!
See you all in my Motherbase!
You are incredible. The cover looks great. Thanks so much for doing this!
Yeah, I might cut out the Return to Sender portion and the Logo portion and keep it in my case as a keepsake and memory of the awesome effort put in by a fellow GAFfer!
Get it: Portable Ops logo?...
I have to think about how to repay the favor....
BigBadGiantHand
Member
Got mine in the mail today as well. It looks fantastic. Tremendous work shagg_187!
doctorcdcs
Member
Good Job Shagg_187!
Starting to wish I got in on this. Oh well, you snooze you lose as they say!
Starting to wish I got in on this. Oh well, you snooze you lose as they say!
SoapNickTavish
Member
Checked my mail box and was disappointed to see nothing but bills, only to then find a sneaky looking package stamped with Big Boss proudly saluting at the foot of my door.
The cover looks fantastic, especially paired with the Ground Zeroes recoverable, can't wait for next week. Thanks for doing this, I know my lazy ass wouldn't have. Really appreciate it, Shagg!
The cover looks fantastic, especially paired with the Ground Zeroes recoverable, can't wait for next week. Thanks for doing this, I know my lazy ass wouldn't have. Really appreciate it, Shagg!
legacyzero
Banned
Got it!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
MasterOfPastures
Banned
Still waiting for mine. Hopefully it gets here in the next two days. People boasting here having theirs makes me a little jelly.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Checked my mail box and was disappointed to see nothing but bills, only to then find a sneaky looking package stamped with Big Boss proudly saluting at foot of my door.
The cover looks fantastic, especially paired with the Ground Zeroes recoverable, can't wait for next week. Thanks for doing this, I know my lazy ass wouldn't have. Really appreciate it, Shagg!
Oh man! Thanks for the Xbox One pics. Looks stellar!
For folks asking for high resolution: go here to find all material: http://www.deviantart.com/art/MGSV-P...Made-546249708
Open PDF in Photoshop for beat result.
Quick Mustard
Member
Would you happen to know the type of paper to print on for best results?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I believe 80lb cover stock paper is great for covers.
Example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00170BKWE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Do use laser printer if you're printing at home or FedEx Kinkos.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
It appears my store received the game today, so I'm picking it up tomorrow in the afternoon. I NEED MY COVER NAO.
I know, patience.
CambriaRising
Member
Man, now I wish I had ordered one from you shagg. The NA copies don't come with reversible covers
AgentOtaku
Member
Checked my mail box and was disappointed to see nothing but bills, only to then find a sneaky looking package stamped with Big Boss proudly saluting at the foot of my door.
The cover looks fantastic, especially paired with the Ground Zeroes recoverable, can't wait for next week. Thanks for doing this, I know my lazy ass wouldn't have. Really appreciate it, Shagg!
YEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Shanks D Zoro
Banned
shit ((
This all gone???
((This all gone???
brandonh83
Banned
Oh Jesus that is beautiful. Nice that the Xbox One cases actually have the logo on them rather than on the insert.
TheWorldWillBeMine
Neo Member
TheWorldWillBeMine
Neo Member
Any way to get the art from the OP with the ps4 logo on it?
LiquidSolid
Member
Mine arrived this morning, thanks a ton shagg. They look awesome.
Have you thought of making a small business out of this? Charge more, of course, enough to cover all the material costs and give yourself a tidy profit, but there sure seems like there's some demand for high quality alternate covers like this.
Have you thought of making a small business out of this? Charge more, of course, enough to cover all the material costs and give yourself a tidy profit, but there sure seems like there's some demand for high quality alternate covers like this.
Spainkiller
the man who sold the world
Can I still order one? I'd love one for my PS4 edition of the game!
MadClacker
Member
I'd like to know too. Any plans to do more?
cj_iwakura
Member
I do mine at Kinko's(or whatever they're called now). I'll have to do that myself for this, these covers look great.
What exactly do you select when you print? I've never printed anything like this at kinkos.
Just want to make sure I have the best cover possible.
came back to ask this. Kinkos is now fedex kinkos? I think I'll go to my local staples tho and get it printed.
Do I just tell them print it as is with 300ppi?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Yeah, printing it at 300 should be great. Use 80lb cover/card stock. Trial and error until you're satisfied. The covers have no bleed so make sure they know so they can cut it accordingly and not shrink it.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
More FAQ:
- How do I add the PS/Xbox logo on the covers?
-- Download the PDF files linked here: http://garymotherpuckingoak.deviantart.com/art/MGSV-PHANTOM-PAIN-Shinkawa-Cover-Fan-Made-546249708 , open in Photoshop and unhide the logo layers.
- What paper should I use?
-- 80lb cover/card stock is the preferred paper here. Make sure you have laser printer as inkjet may not print it that well.
- Is there any room for the bleeds in the PDF cover?
-- No. You will have to make sure you have room for bleeds, and cut accordingly. If needed, you can create bleeds as per your printing company preference/requirement.
- Are you going to be printing more covers for PS4?
-- I am not sure. I still have an abundance of covers for PS3, 360/PC and XB1 lying around. Honestly, I didn't make any money off this (Total paid for shipping: $1,500 CAD. Total paid for printing: $500 CAD. Total spend on packaging: $150 CAD. Total payment received: $1,700 CAD. Total profit/loss: -$450 CAD) so I am not sure if I will take more hits. I still have some more PS4 covers lying around (around 80), but there are still a lot of folks who haven't received their shipment yet, so until I'm certain everyone's order is fulfilled and not in a limbo, I won't release those covers yet.
- What's your current stock count?
-- PS4: 80; PS3: 470; XB1: 430; PC/X360: 460.
- Have you shipped my order yet?
-- All orders are shipped. There are some folks who still haven't received it. I hope you all receive it soon!! There are folks who's order was the first to be shipped but they haven't received it, and I'm sorry for that! I hope that package finds a way!
- When should I start panicking about my orders?
-- Please give it another week or two if your package doesn't arrive. I hope Canada Post get their shit together and start driving faster. Please PM me if you don't get your package by 4th of September and I'll accommodate accordingly.
- How do I repay you?
-- Add me on PSN and save my FOB base from being invaded by enemies and combatants! PSN ID: shagg_187
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Seriously. Thank you all for being part of something fun and exciting. I'll try to respond to all PMs and emails! Thank you all, and keep on sneaking! <3
- How do I add the PS/Xbox logo on the covers?
-- Download the PDF files linked here: http://garymotherpuckingoak.deviantart.com/art/MGSV-PHANTOM-PAIN-Shinkawa-Cover-Fan-Made-546249708 , open in Photoshop and unhide the logo layers.
- What paper should I use?
-- 80lb cover/card stock is the preferred paper here. Make sure you have laser printer as inkjet may not print it that well.
- Is there any room for the bleeds in the PDF cover?
-- No. You will have to make sure you have room for bleeds, and cut accordingly. If needed, you can create bleeds as per your printing company preference/requirement.
- Are you going to be printing more covers for PS4?
-- I am not sure. I still have an abundance of covers for PS3, 360/PC and XB1 lying around. Honestly, I didn't make any money off this (Total paid for shipping: $1,500 CAD. Total paid for printing: $500 CAD. Total spend on packaging: $150 CAD. Total payment received: $1,700 CAD. Total profit/loss: -$450 CAD) so I am not sure if I will take more hits. I still have some more PS4 covers lying around (around 80), but there are still a lot of folks who haven't received their shipment yet, so until I'm certain everyone's order is fulfilled and not in a limbo, I won't release those covers yet.
- What's your current stock count?
-- PS4: 80; PS3: 470; XB1: 430; PC/X360: 460.
- Have you shipped my order yet?
-- All orders are shipped. There are some folks who still haven't received it. I hope you all receive it soon!! There are folks who's order was the first to be shipped but they haven't received it, and I'm sorry for that! I hope that package finds a way!
- When should I start panicking about my orders?
-- Please give it another week or two if your package doesn't arrive. I hope Canada Post get their shit together and start driving faster. Please PM me if you don't get your package by 4th of September and I'll accommodate accordingly.
- How do I repay you?
-- Add me on PSN and save my FOB base from being invaded by enemies and combatants! PSN ID: shagg_187
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Seriously. Thank you all for being part of something fun and exciting. I'll try to respond to all PMs and emails! Thank you all, and keep on sneaking! <3
NoctisVsStar
Member
Still waiting for mines to arrive, just watching everyone's else prints makes me jelly.
KOMANI
KOMANI
You are awesome, you have an awesome avatar, but why not include the full Shinkawa illustration? Not a critique, I'm just curious.More FAQ:
- How do I add the PS/Xbox logo on the covers?
-- Download the PDF files linked here: http://garymotherpuckingoak.deviantart.com/art/MGSV-PHANTOM-PAIN-Shinkawa-Cover-Fan-Made-546249708 , open in Photoshop and unhide the logo layers.
- What paper should I use?
-- 80lb cover/card stock is the preferred paper here. Make sure you have laser printer as inkjet may not print it that well.
- Is there any room for the bleeds in the PDF cover?
-- No. You will have to make sure you have room for bleeds, and cut accordingly. If needed, you can create bleeds as per your printing company preference/requirement.
- Are you going to be printing more covers for PS4?
-- I am not sure. I still have an abundance of covers for PS3, 360/PC and XB1 lying around. Honestly, I didn't make any money off this (Total paid for shipping: $1,500 CAD. Total paid for printing: $500 CAD. Total spend on packaging: $150 CAD. Total payment received: $1,700 CAD. Total profit/loss: -$450 CAD) so I am not sure if I will take more hits. I still have some more PS4 covers lying around (around 80), but there are still a lot of folks who haven't received their shipment yet, so until I'm certain everyone's order is fulfilled and not in a limbo, I won't release those covers yet.
- What's your current stock count?
-- PS4: 80; PS3: 470; XB1: 430; PC/X360: 460.
- Have you shipped my order yet?
-- All orders are shipped. There are some folks who still haven't received it. I hope you all receive it soon!! There are folks who's order was the first to be shipped but they haven't received it, and I'm sorry for that! I hope that package finds a way!
- When should I start panicking about my orders?
-- Please give it another week or two if your package doesn't arrive. I hope Canada Post get their shit together and start driving faster. Please PM me if you don't get your package by 4th of September and I'll accommodate accordingly.
- How do I repay you?
-- Add me on PSN and save my FOB base from being invaded by enemies and combatants! PSN ID: shagg_187
------------------------------
Seriously. Thank you all for being part of something fun and exciting. I'll try to respond to all PMs and emails! Thank you all, and keep on sneaking! <3
D
Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
I'M PANICKING. Kidding, thank you, Shagg. I haven't bothered you with a PM about my shipping because I know how long international shipping can be and I seriously don't want to add yet another letter to reply into your already long list.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Full illustration on my avatar, or the cover?
(I didn't design the cover btw. I believe the idea for the cover was that it needs to compliment the reverse cover for Ground Zeroes).
Haha! Your order has indeed shipped. I can't wait for you to recieve it!!
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Yeah, I don't even know where Kindekuma got the HQ design from. I've only seen it present in the steelbook editions.
Hell I don't even remember where I found such a high quality version of it. I did a lot of reverse image searches and whatnot.
The reason I chose the placement is that I wanted to, like what shagg said, to compliment the GZ cover. I've played with many different variations of the placement of the artwork but what I liked the most was represented on the final product.
D
Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
Haha! Your order has indeed shipped. I can't wait for you to recieve it!!
I swear, some Gaffers are wizards. Kindekuma is also the MVP.
KOMANI
KOMANI
Full illustration on my avatar, or the cover?
(I didn't design the cover btw. I believe the idea for the cover was that it needs to compliment the reverse cover for Ground Zeroes).
Haha! Your order has indeed shipped. I can't wait for you to recieve it!!
thanks guys. Well, you did a lot of good/ hard work. Thank you.