This is the Superbowl of the MAMEYS.  This category encompasses all aspects of the cabinet.  From aesthetics, to functionality to originality. This category now includes cocktail and upright cabinets.

The judge's comments, good and bad, are provided to allow for improvements and other points of view.  Do not take anything personally. Hey, you can't please all of the people all of the time! Congratulations to all the winners, from the judges and the fans who will benefit from your hard work and genius!

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NEON MAME

THE VERDICT

 

 

 

3/5
 

JUDGE'S COMMENTS**:

Zakk: I just loved it.  The lighting just puts this over the top.  Well laid out control panel, nicely coordinated scheme, and portholes makes this one of the best cabinets I've seen to date.
Stingray: There just really isn't anything I don't like about this cab, even his use of the MAME logo, which I ordinarily consider to be blah at best.
markrvp: It looks good because every aspect of this cabinet has been carefully crafted for maximum impact.  It is a sleek, efficient design.  The controls are effective and not over-the-top.  The artwork is complimentary throughout, and the lights give it a WOW factor that other cabinets do not have. 
DrewKaree: My vote would be NO for cab, YES for mods. They're definitely groundbreaking mods on a VERY nice but non-groundbreaking cabinet.
missioncontrol: I voted NO on it because the thing is a (rather) huge neon light fixture. The side art is nothing original. Now the lighting is original but it's (not so good) in my opinion. It's supposed to be played, not a year round Christmas Tree. The cabinet is black with blue molding...big deal been done to death. The control panel artwork is nice but (I don't like the lights).

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JUDGE'S COMMENT(S):  Krawdaddy made the mother-of-all cabinets. This huge beast was made with more consideration and careful workmanship than any before it. Click the picture to read the ongoing saga of the Gold Mine cabinet from start to finish. Congrats Krawdaddy!!

THE VERDICT: 5/5

  
     
 

 

JUDGE'S COMMENT(S): Seems a bit plain to be a winner until you realize that this is made from scratch...yep, he didn’t go out and kill a vintage Centipede, he -made- one with swappable panels!

  
     
     
     
 

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