This is something that I worked on for myself some time back when I acquired a GBA micro without a faceplate. I’d like to sell these, but I’m hoping to get some feedback before stocking up.
There are two ways that I can do this. 1, I can carry popular colors with popular designs that are always ready to ship out, or 2, I can do a batch of custom orders in a ‘group buy’ manner. This would give you folks the opportunity to have your own, unique faceplate with your choice of colors, graphics, images, etc.
So, let’s here what you think about this! Tell me what colors and/or designs you want. Pokemon, Megaman, Mario, whatever. How much is something like this worth to you? Mind you, these aren’t manufactured on a large scale. They are made in small batches.
Also, I’d like to shamelessly plug my other brand of product which just happen to get along quite nicely with the GBA micro 🙂
Rose Colored Gaming 
I would love a faceplate since the Micro I acquired had a scratch down the screen. Fancy custom designs aren’t needed for me. Just something simple so I can see clearly again without having to spend a fortune on them online. I would hope the price is in the $5-$10 range plus shipping. Lower would be better. The outcome looks fantastic.
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Those faceplates look amazing. I’d buy a few for sure.
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They’ll definitely be more than 5-10 unfortunately. But, I was hoping that the custom nature of the product would make up for the sorta higher prices. I’ll post some pricing once I get a good feel for what folks are thinking. Thanks for the feedback!
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Excellent, thanks!
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In that case I would want a custom design, something that many people want instead of just a plain color. Would that raise the price too much being multicolored rather than monocolored?
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I would buy almost any color. But plain black and silver are a must have, for the default look.
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You’re genius.
It’s very Beautiful case.
I like Orange Color.
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I’d be interested in one, if it has a nice design that looks good on the famicom style micro. I love my micro and all, but i’m paranoid about harming my faceplate since its all family computer.
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The price for any pre-made faceplate should be roughly the same, regardless of colors and complexity. The only thing that will affect price will be completely one-off customs.
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I can even do black and silver with a twist, as in black and silver chrome 🙂
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Thanks! I’ll hopefully be offering a powder coating service for the metal casing as well for a COMPLETELY custom look 🙂
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I’ve had some folks request NES and original GB faceplates too. Shouldn’t be too hard to make a Famicom clone plate as well. Maybe a player 2 clone 😉
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I’d advise not doing a player II plate. That was a Japanese Club Nintendo prize a few years back.
And also I don’t really care about clone plates or not, I’d just love a design that’d look good with the dark red color of the system.
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I would love to have a few custom ones made to go with the games i play. pokemon, megaman, mario, fire emblem, kirby, and a nes controller one. I would be willing to pay 15-20 per plate plus shipping.
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Got here through GBAtemp. If you get these up and going for sale, I would be very interested. I have 4 or 5 Micros in various states, and most of my faceplates came to me in rough shape. I would easily purchase 3 or more if the price were right.. comboed with the cases wouldn’t hurt my feelings either.
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I’d definitely be interested, not having a good face plate (used, came scratched) for the micro kills my enjoyment of that system.
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I’m cool with just basic colors. I’ll be buying a few for sure once you get them into production.
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Id buy some faceplates just let me know how much and how i can order
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Why not? I’m sure people want one but can’t find or afford one. I’ll get some designs up ASAP 🙂
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I think $20 is in the doable price range. I’ll let you guys and gals know ASAP!
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Cool beans, will keep you all posted 🙂
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I’ve definitely had a few come my way in pretty rough shape, hence these faceplates 😉
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I think I’ll be ordering a batch of pre-designed plates in the next week or so. I’ll post when they arrive.
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I personally like the glossy style you showed in your picture. I think you should stock up on something simple like those but every now and then offer custom ones.
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Are these “new” faceplates? No scratches on the screen?
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Do you have an idea of how you will be selling them for?
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They are 100% new and will completely replace the original.
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Probably the $20 range for the pre-designed styles.
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Because of the worry that they may get resold as ‘real’ player 2 plates. As a guy who collects retro games, I’m used to having to worry about fakes.
I won’t have qualms about it if you do something to the design to make it clear thats not an official item though.
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$20 flat at my door or $20 for the faceplate and still have to pay to shipping? also will you give deals for ordering more than one?
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I’m definitely interested in this! I’ve always wondered if someone out there made Gameboy micro faceplates. I’ve read the comments about the possible pricing, and it sounds good to me. Anything beats hunting for the few that pop up on eBay, and I’m not the biggest fan of the designs that were officially made anyways. Personally I just want a couple of nice plain ones in solid colors, but the option for custom designs would be nice for people who are into that.
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Oh, gotcha. Don’t worry about that happening. As you can see in the pics, these aren’t the exact shape and material of the originals. It would be easy to spot a fake for anyone with some experience with the micro.
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20 + shipping, but we’re talking a flat, flexible piece of plastic. 1st class shipping will be roughly $1.60. I will most definitely give shipping discounts and discounts on multiples if enough are ordered. I can likely ship 5 or more for around 2.50 including postage and the padded envelope. I don’t make a dime on shipping for anything that I sell. In fact, I often take a small hit just to get the prices to a more rounded number.
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The screens on the green and orange ones you posted look a little dirty/scratched. Are they going to come like that?
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Excellent! I’ll make sure to keep you all posted!
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The green one is an original part and I just showed it to illustrate the difference between the two. Anything you see on the orange one is just dust.
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so when you getting them in?
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I’m going to post a few designs later today (hopefully) here and on a few forums in order to gauge which colors/designs would be the best to start with. Once I have an idea of what folks want, then I’ll place an order 🙂
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Definitely interested! A pokemon one would be awesome.
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hi i just bought a gba micro and im interested in just the stock black and silver faceplates. so if u could recreate those that would give my black micro the sleek stealth look im going for
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Wow, color me impressed! I’ve already ordered a replacement faceplate elsewhere, but I’ll definitely be looking to you if I ever need another.
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Also, I’d recommend having at least one basic (probably black) faceplate design pre-made in bulk for the ‘I-just-need-a-new-faceplate’ crowd. Making custom faceplates is a worthwhile and exciting endeavor, but you’d be one the few (couple?) sources for new Micro faceplates, period.
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I most likely won’t have anything like that for the time being. Since these aren’t going to be terribly cheap, I think I need to focus on the designs being a little more custom/unique. If they do well enough, then I may offer a variety of “normal” colors/styles.
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I don’t know if these will ever be for the “just need a normal” replacement crowd because of the price. I’ll see how the first batch goes as far as popularity and price, then go from there.
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If you would make one for the standard green Micro, i will definitely buy it!
Been searching for a good faceplate a long time.
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You should offer famicom controller II faceplates
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I was thinking about it.
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I would be interested in a plain black or white. I’ll buy 1-3
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Aww man. Sign me up for a chrome silver faceplate. A full glossy black will be cool too. Thanks a lot man.
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Any news of the arrival date? I am waiting to order many plates?
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Where can I sign up for updates about this project?
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Is there a “follow” button at the top of the page for you?
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I’m making up designs right now. I’ll post pics and see what you guys and gals think, then I’ll place an order assuming you all like what I’ve come up with 🙂
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I see it at the bottom right corner of the screen, thanks!
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No prob!
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you should do a faceplate sock combo,i think something like that would go over well.
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For sure! Cross-promotion, genius!
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These look awesome! How much do you think one would cost?
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I’ll have prices soon. Stay tuned…
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I would LOVE to be able to get some faceplates. Simple colors for me!
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I’m not sure that I will ever do plain colors. Because of the somewhat premium price of the product, I’d like to make sure that the designs are always unique and completely different from what was available from Nintendo and the aftermarket. But, if there’s enough demand, I won’t hesitate to offer basic colors too 🙂
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Hi! I would love a faceplate for my gameboy micro too. Like the other commentor, I dont require a fancy design. The current faceplate I have now has several cracks on the screen. So it would be nice to play my pokemon games without that distraction. Orange (think Portal orange) would be a nice color for the faceplate. But in any case, if your offer still stands I would love to buy your product.
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Well, I don’t have any simple colors in this batch, but there is the orange Metroid version 😉
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Hi! I would love to buy a faceplate from you. Of course I would be satisfied with a one color plate like “Portal” orange or Black for a default look. But if you really want to go all out to create a design I would love a Portal Aperture Science design or a Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli design. As for the price I would love to discuss the possible prices with you. ^-^
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Sorry for the second similar post. It didnt show on my phone the comment went through. Yhe orange metroid version works for me!
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Do you want to pre-order or put a deposit down for one? If so, is this email address OK to send a paypal invoice to?
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If there is option to pre order or put down a deposit I’d like to do so.
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Either is fine. Which design? Partial or full deposit? And is this email OK to send an invoice to?
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I would like to put a preorder then. Yes the email shown is perfect for you to send the paypal invoice to. Thank you~
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Sent!
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I’m interested in buying one. Do you have a website where I can look at them? ^_^
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Sorry for that. I’ve found them. XD
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I feel like, if you want to, you could make simple colors available in multi-packs, which would (like typical bulk buys) have a reasonable price for the pack which has a slightly lower cost per piece.
And if you ever need suggestions for faceplate designs, just give the word.
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I’m always up for suggestions. You folks are the ones buying them, so it only makes sense that I listen to all of you. Heck, you guys are the only reason that I had black and chrome in this first batch. I say “had” because they’ve all sold out and I don’t even have them on hand yet.
If I buy enough, then I will get a better price on them, and thus can offer them at a better price for you guys and gals. It seems like there’s enough demand for them, so the next round might see larger volume with lower prices 😀
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Cool, I’ll get to work on some designs. Nothing to do today, so it’ll be a good time waster at the very least.
Is your email address posted somewhere so I can send them once they’re finished?
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It is, but it’s sort of a pain to find on the site. I even have a hard time finding it 😛 I need better blog skills 😦
Service@rosecoloredgaming.com
Feel free to post them on the FB page too.
http://www.facebook.com/RoseColoredGaming
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I love this idea! I would definitely be interested in buying. The $20 price range sounds fare to me, especially for a well made custom design. Will be following your updates.
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I would want the blue megaman faceplate and how much would it cost and how do they work I just bought a micro haha does the front and back pop off so I can slide on your blue front and back?
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They’re $30 + $3 shipping (within the US). They are adhesive backed and completely replace the existing faceplate. Pop the old one off (if there is one) and put this guy on in its place 🙂
I ended up ordering 2 extra MM faceplates, and I may have one more left. I’ll double check to make sure. Let me know if you’re still interested and I can send a PayPal invoice to you
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hey i was wondering if you could make a custom design faceplate for zelda fans i have a friend that really loves the zelda series and he would go nuts for this and i have made it my personal project to refurbish a gameboy micro and having a zelda faceplate would complete it i would pay extra to have one made
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Oh, don’t you worry. Something very special is in the works 😉
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I would definitely buy an NES, SNES, GB, Game Gear styled faceplates. Perhaps some Mario, DK, Pokémon, Smash Bros themed faceplates. I think you should use an à la carte model, where we buy which ones we want
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How do you mean? I mean, that’s pretty much what I’m doing already. I have a set number of designs, and I just sell from that selection.
I will be adding to that selection with the next batch though 🙂
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I would like to order a pick zebra faceplate.
contact me with details
Thanks
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I’d kill for one of any color. Oh my goodness, I searched all over the internet for a faceplate (mine is scratched up!) and I cannot believe I finally stumbled upon something so perfect! I love you!
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Id like to order one of these from the next batch! Maybe two, ive been looking forever for faceplates, thanks!
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Honestly i think that if you bundle the sleeve with a faceplate i’d say no more than $15-$20
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Email sent
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LOL, thanks!
I’ll have new designs and a new order in soon. I can take a pre-order if you’d like to ensure that you get one from the next batch as well.
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I can take a pre-order if you’d like. They tend to sell out quickly. I will be carrying most of the designs from the last batch plus some new ones.
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$15-20 for the sleeve plus a faceplate? If so, there’s no way I can do it for that price 😦
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Sure, id like to pre order them, I’d like two actually, what new designs are coming out?
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That’s kind of insulting honestly, seeing how old used scratched ones will sell for 25-30 dollars on ebay for a single faceplate…
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I’m working on some for those adorable little Porkemans or whatever the kids call it 😛 Also working on a few other character themed plates, some patterned designs, and something special for lovers of the Triforce 😉
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I take no offense. If I could sell them for less and still make money, then I would. But I’m always willing to offer package deals for anyone looking to buy multiple items and/or have multiple services performed 🙂
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I’d like to pre order 1 each zelda and porkemans(=P) faceplate and a Grim shiftie , shoot me an email manno!
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I just got a micro specifically to play the old Battle Network games, the first thing I did was try to find somewhere to get a new faceplate for it. I was wondering if you’d have a Black and White one at any point, like a Yin and Yang kinda thing?
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Email sent!
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I can do that. I can do nearly anything, it’s just a matter of mocking up the design and whatnot. If you supply and image of what you want or what is close to what you want, then it takes me a lot less work to mock it up. If I have to do it all from scratch, then it get time consuming and $$$. Let me know what you’re thinking and we’ll go from there. Feel free to email me with images.
wiggyx@sbcglobal.net
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I read earlier that your standard black one’s were all pre-ordered out. Do you know when they will be available again and how much you will charge? Also, if I provided my own custom design for one, how much would that run me? And can you provide a template for those designs?
Sorry for the shotgunning of questions. Thanks!
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I am out, but will hopefully be ordering more this coming week. Custom designs vary based mostly on the complexity of the design. Shoot me an email and we can chat about it.
Wiggyx@sbcglobal.net
The template is up on the blog already 😉
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i would love one as long as it isn’t TOO expensive. what range were you thinking?
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It all depends on complexity and type of design. I’ll send you an email about the process.
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I would totally want 2-3. One in purple #6C2DC7, if you could replicate the japanese version final fantasy faceplate that would be great as thats the one micro i have, and perhaps one of the toy story aliens.
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I’m trying to avoid replacing existing designs, plus I would need an existing FF plate to scan and redraw (which I don’t currently own). I can do a straight up purple and the TS alien with no issue though! The purple wouldn’t be any extra, but the alien I’d have to charge extra since it would require some work on my part to build a vector graphic for it.
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I’d like to pick up a Silver one, I’d like to see one myself before I go all in and stock up on a few plates! 🙂
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I don’t have any silver on hand or on order. I do have chrome on the way though if you’re interested.
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These look like a great idea. Mine is silver and I’d maybe like a simple silver faceplate, but not completely plain I guess? We could talk about it, it’ll be cool.
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Yeah, go ahead and use the contact or how to order tab and we can discuss what you’d like to do.
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cool, sent
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Okay so i have a couple question. i currently have the silver micro with the blackfaceplate. so are selling the bodies of the micros too. You have that gorgeous orange one Thats completely orange. and i want mine to look like this and also do u do faceplate with glitter?? cause i wanna faceplate with an orange and glittered ripple effect type ordeal. and whats the price in the black zelda one. Thanks a bunch. Sequiel
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MAN!!! I`m looking for this for almost 2 years!
Definately I`ll buy some for me!!
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I’m not making the shells, just customizing them with paint an powder coat. I’m trying to build a small stock of units to keep around to modify, but they seem to sell faster than I can buy them. I could spend more and get more in stock faster, but that would make them pricier for you guys, and I try to keep things as reasonable as I can 😉
But I will gladly modify yours if you’d like to send it in. If you use the how to order tab up top, we can talk about what you’d specifically like done and pricing.
The Zelda plates are the same as the rest, $30 plus shipping.
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Depending what country your from I’d be happy if you could do me a normal blue fascia with a little sonic logo in the top corner and one of those crazy cases
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I’m located in the US. I’ve put a temporary hold on new custom orders while I get caught up, but will resume as soon as possible. Keep an eye on the site for updates 🙂
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Oh god. I would love a few of these. I collect consoles, and have almost all of them, and ton without faceplates. Please let me know if you’ve time to make any, this is fantastic!
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I just got my current order in, so it’ll be a while before I place another. You can always send your design ideas to me via the contact or how to order tabs though.
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I’d take one
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Use the “how to order” tab up top and let me know:
What country you’re in
What design you’d like
What email address I can send a PayPal invoice to
And I’ll get back to you ASAP.
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A couple of questions:
So these faceplates don’t have tabs on them to hold them in place and instead use an adhesive back? If so, the adhesive is strong enough that it will not peel up after a while of use?
What material are the faceplates made out of? If it is flexible, then it seems they would be somewhat soft and scratch easily? It’s sounds like it’s not hard plastic?
Thanks!
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Yes, they use adhesive. They use a permanent 3M adhesive that should las the life of the micro.
They are a softer resin, but it is pretty scuff and scratch resistant actually.
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Where can I buy your faceplates?
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See my latest post. They will be up on eBay for sale very soon 🙂
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I would very much like this. My beautiful micro has an ugly camo faceplate that is quite scratched up I have searched to get a new one and no luck… You can’t buy them anywhere! I would probably want pokemon (maybe even eeveelutions) for the one I get. ;3 Although the adhesive worries me a bit, I can’t wait until you are selling them!
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Much want! Hopefully these are reasonably priced. Will be buying if so. Hold me a green one;)
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There are already a bunch for sale on the website 🙂
http://www.rosecoloredgaming.com
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I’d love to purchase a faceplate, but I’m saddened to see that they’re all sold out
will you ever be restocking any of the pokemon/classic luigi plates?
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Looking into new manufacturing methods. We’ll keep you guys and gals posted.
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Hi I want a gameboy micro faceplate and I made a picture of a custom one I made for myself. Can you give me your email so I can send the picture to you? Can you also give me a price of it too? Thanks.
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Sorry, we no longer do one-off faceplate orders.
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awwww ok… do you know when youre gonna restock with faceplates?
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Those are awesome. I have been looking for solid-color micro faceplates and no one has any. I hope you do sell them!
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I would really love a black one or a silver one, does it have a clear plastic to cover the screen like the originals?
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The faceplates are up in the air right now, we don’t know when or if we will be able to offer these again.
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Lol my micros faceplate just broke like 5 days ago, I guess I’ll have to like find a flame one or something
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If it makes any weight on the decision, I’d be in for one or more of these if they are ever restocked.
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We’re waiting on a price quote right now. They’ll be back as soon as humanly possible 🙂
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Hey there!
Seems like a long shot, but are these faceplate out of production? I’d love to purchase a few for my Micro.
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Hi, same as above. Long shot,but are these still available?
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I’d take a nes and game boy inspired plate.
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