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Custom Slim Case DVD Box Set (Complete Trilogy)

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I have been visiting this section of the forums for a while now and have been amazed by some of the great work that has been accomplished. Seeing all of the tender love and care you all have put into creating your own custom boxes/covers for the Star Wars franchise (mainly the OT) has inspired me to make for myself my own custom set. I have also been working on my own edits of the prequel trilogy. So to go along with my edits I have made my very own box set that will eventually be part of a “Complete Saga” Set that will include the PT, OT and ST when all have been released.

The technique I have used is the same that Ronwlim has been using to make his sets found here: http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/ronwlims-custom-bluray-casesbox-set/id/47474/page/4
which he got the idea here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3QvlNLE0Iw

To construct the box I used black conservation board which I bought from Hobby Lobby that was 1/16 thick, but you can use any black core mounting board a suppose. After measuring the sizes I needed I then used a sharp Olfa knife to cut the board down to size. I then glued all the pieces together with superglue.

After designing the artwork, I used Elmers Craft Bond spray adhesive and applied the art to the box.

any and all comments or critiques would be appreciated

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I haven’t finished the cover for ROTS yet so the picture shows my temp cover and the blank case will be extras/special features which I have not designed the cover to yet either. Though, any ideas would be much appreciated. If anyone would be interested in the files, let me know.

I will be updating this post as I finish the other 2 boxes and art work

“You can’t polish a turd. But you can shape it to look like candy.”

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That’s a very cool looking Prequel Trilogy set so far Jack - looks like an official looking release to me - most professional - nice work 😃

Really like the choices for Prequel art for the side of the box as well.

Am looking forward to seeing what you do with the Original and Sequel Trilogies too.

A little patience goes a long way on this old-school Rebel base. If you are having issues finding what you are looking for, these will be of some help…

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How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + FAQs - includes info on how to search for projects and threads on the OT•com

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… and take your time to look around this site before posting - to get a feel for this place. Don’t just lazily make yet another thread asking for projects.

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oojason said:

That’s a very cool looking Prequel Trilogy set so far Jack - looks like an official looking release to me - most professional - nice work 😃

Really like the choices for Prequel art for the side of the box as well.

Am looking forward to seeing what you do with the Original and Sequel Trilogies too.

Thanx for the support! I ran into a bit of a snag with this box and have since figured out the issue. I will be re making the prequel box and the original trilogy box shortly. As far as the sequel box, well, that will have to wait until EPIX is released.
I had been trying to figure out what I was going to do for the 4th disc in the box but was having some difficulty deciding on what to do with it. I recently came up with the idea to make a documentary disc for each trilogy. The OT already has Empire of Dreams, so that will most likely be what will be on the OT special features disc with a few little other extras here and there. But as for the PT I am seriously kicking around the idea of creating my own making of fan film/edit that chronicles all 3 PT films.
Anyway, sorry for the stream of conscienceness here. Just kind of throwing it out there to see if anyone bites

“You can’t polish a turd. But you can shape it to look like candy.”