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Brand New Sega Master System Cartridge Shells
Post Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:04 pm
I wanted to let the community know I am making a new injection mold in the USA to make brand new Sega Master System cartridge shells. I know there are some for sale in China however they don't come in a variety of colors.

I will be able to make small batches of 100 or less in various colors by having the mold in the USA and will ensure faster shipping times. I have made injection molds before for a lot of different parts including GameBoy battery lids, cartridge shells, and such.

I will try to keep the price as cheap as I can however they will likely be around $6-$7 apiece.

I would be happy to donate some of the shells to homebrewers as a goodwill gesture. I have most of the N64 system and GameBoy Original, Play it Loud and Color colors matched for you to choose from. If you need another color it can be discussed.

I hope to have them for sale in 120 days. If anyone wants to assist in the quality assurance process let me know. I can send you a sample of the shells from the first rendition of the mold and you can send me your feedback. I am going for 1:1 replicas currently however they should have the option to either have or not have the Sega logo.

Contact me any time on this forum or via email at Starwander@Comcast.net.
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Post Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:14 pm
That's good news! I've bought a 100 batch from china (in original colours), and they're quite good in quality.

If you need any help, you can count on me!
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Post Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:30 am
"however they should have the option to either have or not have the Sega logo." Nice !

6-7$ (without shipping and VAT (20% in France)...) will unfortunately be too expensive for me (unless if price go really lower if i'm taking like 200 or more carts).
I can't spend ~10€ (as 1$=1€) only for a funny cartridge shell, even if the quality is outstanding.
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Post Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:45 pm
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That's good news! I've bought a 100 batch from china (in original colours), and they're quite good in quality.

If you need any help, you can count on me!


I will be in touch as I get closer to send you a sample for your input
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Post Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:09 am
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"however they should have the option to either have or not have the Sega logo." Nice !

6-7$ (without shipping and VAT (20% in France)...) will unfortunately be too expensive for me (unless if price go really lower if i'm taking like 200 or more carts).
I can't spend ~10€ (as 1$=1€) only for a funny cartridge shell, even if the quality is outstanding.


Duly noted and I can't disagree with this. If you need bulk shells buying from China would be the best bet. If you need a few shells for a custom release in a variety of colors I would be a better option.

If you are releasing a homebrew I would be happy to donate some shells to the project.
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Post Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:13 am
I'm interested too so please keep us posted :)
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Post Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:13 pm
Likewise, me too! This is very exciting...
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:20 pm
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I can't spend ~10€ (as 1$=1€) only for a funny cartridge shell, even if the quality is outstanding.

If you offered to your buyers to select one of these funny cartridge shells if they pay the additional cost (shell + hassle), maybe they would be happy to pay it?
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:01 pm
and it will add even more headache on orders ^-^
(but maybe for a collector).
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:53 am
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ichigobankai wrote
I can't spend ~10€ (as 1$=1€) only for a funny cartridge shell, even if the quality is outstanding.

If you offered to your buyers to select one of these funny cartridge shells if they pay the additional cost (shell + hassle), maybe they would be happy to pay it?


I agree lots of collectors would pay a few dollars more for a cool cartridge shell in a limited edition color.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 12:04 am
kusfo wrote
That's good news! I've bought a 100 batch from china (in original colours), and they're quite good in quality.


Would you mind sharing where you bought the cases? I'm curious to see them. Thanks in advance!

I bought some replacement cases from a U.S. company, but they seemed brittle - several hang tabs broke completely off during shipping.


Starwander - if you can make a quality case, then I know two other people who will buy from you - one of whom makes homebrews and would buy in bulk. Please let me know when you have some ready.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:41 am
Hi Odin!
I bought shells, not cases, from China. Is that what you're interested in?

On the other side, I bought cases from Krizz, just before the war. I think he already resumed business.
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Prototypes Have Arrived
Post Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 2:24 am
The first batch of shells have arrived from the new mold. If anyone would like to test them out let me know. I have four prototypes I can mail out.

Feedback would be appreciated as the mold can be modified still.
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:17 am
Superb !

You just need to remove the SEGA / Made in Japan and we're good.
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:17 am
I would be interested in one sample if there's some left!

I also agree with Ichigo comment!
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 1:06 pm
kusfo wrote
I would be interested in one sample if there's some left!

I also agree with Ichigo comment!


Send me your address and I will send you a sample.
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 1:13 pm
ichigobankai wrote
Superb !

You just need to remove the SEGA / Made in Japan and we're good.


Yes, SEGA has likely to go. Made in Japan could stay (well, are those made in Japan really anyway?)

also, what's the number on the other side?
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:52 am
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ichigobankai wrote
Superb !

You just need to remove the SEGA / Made in Japan and we're good.


Yes, SEGA has likely to go. Made in Japan could stay (well, are those made in Japan really anyway?)

also, what's the number on the other side?


253-601720
253-606 1

No they are made in the USA however that was on the sample I sent for duplication and they tend to be pretty faithful hence even the numbers on the inside of the shells.
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:49 pm
I see. So it should say 'Made in USA'.

BTW I understand you could ask them to remove the SEGA logo, the 'Made in Japan' and the number if you want, right?
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Post Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:20 pm
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I see. So it should say 'Made in USA'.

BTW I understand you could ask them to remove the SEGA logo, the 'Made in Japan' and the number if you want, right?


Yes you can purchase them with or without the Sega Logo
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:03 am
Starwander wrote
The first batch of shells have arrived from the new mold. If anyone would like to test them out let me know. I have four prototypes I can mail out.

Feedback would be appreciated as the mold can be modified still.

Those look very good.
I have myself ordered some repro shells from china and I must say they are spot on, indistinguishable from the OG ones (except they don't have any wear and tear), but OFC only available in black colour.
I have a couple of Master Sytem products that could use your new shells.
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:09 pm
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Starwander wrote
The first batch of shells have arrived from the new mold. If anyone would like to test them out let me know. I have four prototypes I can mail out.

Feedback would be appreciated as the mold can be modified still.

Those look very good.
I have myself ordered some repro shells from china and I must say they are spot on, indistinguishable from the OG ones (except they don't have any wear and tear), but OFC only available in black colour.
I have a couple of Master Sytem products that could use your new shells.


Fantastic I look forward to helping. I sent some samples off to a few folks that volunteered to help look them over and once I get their sign off I can start offering these for sale.
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Great shells
Post Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:58 pm
Today arrives my sample and looks very profesional.
I decide to make a repro of Tectoy Fire and Ice, hopefully early more colors to make my shell red in front and blue in back and my fire and Ice will look amazing.
Thanks for making this strong and durability shells.
Regards, M.

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Post Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:44 am
I received my sample!
I'm comparing it here with an Everdrive.me shell (Blue, SD card holes),
the starwander one (Red), and an Aliexpress Chinese one (Black).


As you can see, StarWander ones are quite good quality and the translucent plastic gives a very nice touch.
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:22 pm
Thank you for showing off the shells in action. Also a shout out to the community for their help with testing. The shells have been modified to allow the Monopoly size PCB board to fit properly. They are sending me back the new model. I should have these for sale shortly and in a variety of colors.

I have all the GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Play it Loud and Ni****do 64 colors color matched and can make shells in any of these colors. Can make them in other colors as well however would have to get the color matching done.
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:16 am
Starwander wrote
Thank you for showing off the shells in action. Also a shout out to the community for their help with testing. The shells have been modified to allow the Monopoly size PCB board to fit properly. They are sending me back the new model. I should have these for sale shortly and in a variety of colors.

I have all the GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Play it Loud and Ni****do 64 colors color matched and can make shells in any of these colors. Can make them in other colors as well however would have to get the color matching done.


Very good news and impatient to buy a small batch of shells. Please, let us to know when they are available
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:23 am
Just got the sample back and it looks great, these are ready to purchase. Send your color requests and quantities to me and I will have them made. Price is $5.99 each.
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:48 pm
Starwander wrote
Just got the sample back and it looks great, these are ready to purchase. Send your color requests and quantities to me and I will have them made. Price is $5.99 each.


This is excellent news! Private message sent :)
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