Home made fridge magnets

[slinkyturd]

If I started making things like this, any chance anyone here would be interested in them? I've found locally at the flea market I sold out of Sonic and Mario equivalents in minutes. I'd be able to take requests within reason on the design if need be.

[slinkyturd]

Haven't made an obey ones yet. I figured it was a niche enough market that either folks on here are going to want them or I am not going to make any (for sale, that is).

My forte is US Turbochips so that is where most of my natural inclination to create would be from. Again, if you wanted anything made from something else (Super CD/PCE) I'd be open to suggestions. In fact I'd probably come up with a couple of images from it and then make the one you'd want. The bigger and more elaborate would be more expensive on resources (not a lot) and on my time (a lot!).

I'm also thinking about bundling them. maybe like all the recognizable characters from the system or all the recognizable characters from one specific game. I'm completely just throwing it out there to see if there is a demand big enough to justify really delving into this hardcore.

[Elder]

I'd be interested in a bundle of magnets.  My fridge is sort of barren right now, so this could be just the thing to liven it up   Naturally as Nullity says, hopefully they're not priced unrealistically. 

[jtucci31]

Turbo related magnets would be awesome. The bonk you have pictured looks pretty cool. What is that style called? With the little beads.

But I do agree with what is said in the thread here, depends on your price.

[slinkyturd]

$5 for small ones and $10 for big ones was exactly what I was thinking actually. Time isn't a big issue I watch a lot of movies and thought that would be perfect multitasking.

[slinkyturd]

Here's my first attempt. This will be my template for more.

Bonk per Bonk's revenge. Not sure I want to make ones much larger than this though. Even melting becomes a problem the bigger I make it.

[jtucci31]

Looks awesome! I'd love a bonk one, depending on how much you're askin'?

[hoobs88]

Looks awesome! I'd love a bonk one, depending on how much you're askin'?

+1

[slinkyturd]

I was thinking in the neighborhood of 8-10, but I think, as far as, bonk goes, I'm going to make some fruit/veggies/yellow smileys and king drool all as a bundle so you can make a scene on your fridge. Not sure how big drool will have to be. That may affect how much I'll charge but think bonk, four fruit, four veggies, a smiley or two, and drool for 25-30 depending on how long it takes to make all that. Btw the prices are all subject to criticism. If you think it's high, say so. If you think it's fair, say so.

[roflmao]

That Bonk is amazing!

I've made a handful of obey-shmup-ships in the recent past and came to the conclusion that there was no way I could market them.  They just took up too much time and too many individual colors to be worthwhile.  I still love making them and handing them out when I meet up at the Turbofests but I couldn't imagine trying to sell them for a "reasonable" price.

If you want the forum community to share your bliss in these epic items, maybe have a raffle or two?  Or maybe I'm wrong and people will pay more than I'd expect to make these things.  Sorry, I'm just rambling now...  I hope your magnets take off!

[slinkyturd]

Sorry, nullity, I don't accept payment in the form of Mode 7 currency.

A couple different colors of floret sprung isn't a bad idea. Maybe a half moon as well and that princess squid thing too.

Maybe you're right, roflmao. I don't really want to take advantage of folks on here. Just want a fair amount for the time and resources I put in while making something we all here can really cherish. I mean I can't make a living doing this. I'll reaccess pricing when I am actually ready to sell them. Hell maybe I can work trades with this stuff. I'm open to any ideas on it.

[slinkyturd]

New fruit. threw the bonk in for scale

[slinkyturd]

The fruit is proving to be a challenge. I'm glad they are looking good. Not many pictures online of the minor stuff in bonk to make these from. I'm trying to make them from screen captures. The bonk was made from just a picture of the sprite and was very easy to see where it ended. With a screen capture I have to judge where the backround ends and the sprite begins after blowing it up to full screen size. lol

[toymachine78]

I was thinking in the neighborhood of 8-10, but I think, as far as, bonk goes, I'm going to make some fruit/veggies/yellow smileys and king drool all as a bundle so you can make a scene on your fridge. Not sure how big drool will have to be. That may affect how much I'll charge but think bonk, four fruit, four veggies, a smiley or two, and drool for 25-30 depending on how long it takes to make all that. Btw the prices are all subject to criticism. If you think it's high, say so. If you think it's fair, say so.

Criticism:  Bastard! I'll pay you 10 rupees and my tonail clippings.

Constructive Criticism:  If the goal is to make scenes, include some flowers and a tree.

Criticism for Criticism's Sake:  Don't forget the moon, some ground tiles (or a backround magneto sheet with sky and ground to build on?), and a few bad guys, and the DoxPhile logo.

I give your criticism 2 f*cks! Lol

[slinkyturd]

I'd never do Pac-land. That abomination of a game ruined the Atari version for me.