I was referring more to what binding type might be preferable: a more 'accessible' binding, such as with Chicago-screws; more basic, and easy to assemble, but also more prone to damage, and less professional..... Or a more durable, full, old-style binding.

The main reason why I ask is mostly out of concern for possible entire loss of the book (such as by accident, or someone's deliberate interference). Otherwise, I was just asking for opinion, in case anyone had any insight on what might be preferable at large.

I have some cardstock pierced and ready to begin sewing. I've been debating on a few cover designs.

You have a good idea with the direct attachment, ShadowSpark. I was thinking along the same lines - perhaps a grommet either drilled straight into one corner of the book's covers, or attached to a flange along the spine. A chain and clip could easily be affixed to the book and case alike, to prevent loss.

I'll be sure to submit some concept sketches for the case, and also for the book's covers, when the time comes. I'd certainly be glad for some reviews and opinions. At the time, my main idea for the book's decoration was a mainly black exterior, with some linear tooling (painted or dyed), based on Tron's suit-pattern. The main reason is that stamped text is notoriously easy to mis-align or mis-strike. Not nice results. Tron's disc (likely highly simplified) would be at the back.

Ah, it's good to have your feedback, Pilgrim!

I was considering that the papyrus/parchment cardstock might be out-of-place, but a differing paper such as 'Genesis' or 'Linen' would not necessarily be easily told from regular paper. My other option was cotton-paper, in a steely-gray 'Granite.'

One of the greatest problems with binding books, I find, is not the leather, nor tooling, nor hard work - it's the paper. Finding pre-cut reams in certain sizes is either difficult, or very expensive.

While the circular book idea is interesting, I'd need a die just to cut it all evenly and have something reasonably presentable. Even then, the spine's overall thickness and durability would likely be reduced due to that format.

Working circuitry or such designs directly into the spine of the book is generally not easy; the spine is also an area of high flexation. If avoidable, I tend not to put any sort of designs onto the spine. The covers suffice for that purpose. I'd be sure to work on a few concept sketches to share here.

As for the book, it is meant to be sent about from fan to fan - I assume by a pre-set, printed list ... Likely in parallel with an online thread or other method of contact for tracking it's whereabouts, and also for sharing of the book's journey. The list has not been established yet, but the plan is to have it go from person to person until the book is filled, or the list of participants is exhausted - upon which it would be returned to myself to be finalized, checked, and repaired (if need be), and then send with a closing word and letter from myself, to Disney (or some representative thereof, if we could ever get a correspondent who is willing to be a face we Programs can talk to directly).

Pilgrim1099 Wrote:If you guys are going to Comic cons, don't sell the items but rather use them as a platform as a campaign group to promote awareness of Tron Uprising and let convention fans know WHY Tron Lives is one of the best shows out there. So the next time there is a Tron Con like Boxleitner went to over a year ago (I think?), hit it hard. Don't sell items based on Disney's IP, but rather promote awareness using leaflets, flyers or such. If Disney gives you permission to promote the campaign, I'm sure they'll be cool with it. Something to think about.

This was much my idea as well. A booth specifically to promote Tron: Uprising, and hand out paraphernalia, leaflets, show video, or anything of the sort. I'd gladly make up a bunch of pendants, bracelets, key fobs... Heck, even hand-paint shirts, for free (or out of my own pocket) and ship those over to anyone who is able to create such an opportunity.

A fine idea, ShadowSpark - I like it!

It leaves me either wanting to use a full leather wrap-around cover, and stitch that along the top and bottom - leaving more of a slide-case, where I wouldn't have to use any adhesive to directly attach the leather to the covers. The other option for that is to leave an exposed groove on the inner edge, so that the inner covers could also function as a pocket for fans' letters, photos, or other such things.

The other option is to have the inner side of the covers' end-papers inked, drawn on, or painted with his disc design - and have that aligned as closely as possible with the disc on the outer cover.

The innermost page I did want to have set with a message (likely in calligraphy) to both the fans, and to Disney (or whatever official gets their hands on it once it's shipped). I'd have to run through a few drafts here, and we can choose something meaningful and appropriate. Likewise, the end page would also have a closing message.

I'd settled on the book having ~96 pages. It's my hope that they will be filled accordingly - and I'd gladly make another book and send that off, if it's required, or if there are enough participants that more would be demanded.

Preferably I'd have at least two books in active circulations, since it would take any fan at least a couple of days to contend with travel, photos, messages and other matter. I'd assume that any fan would use at least three pages of space in the book (verso-recto), if not more. I'd actually based my calculations on six pages being used. In any case, each book would supply an estimate of about 20 participants.

Making the book thicker is an option, but the more something is sent about, the greater the chances of something bad occurring. Hence wanting multiple books in active use - then they can all be collected again once complete, and set as a full set to Disney.

As for the Comic-Con activism, I share your opinion. I am also not familiar with the legality of such things in your country; can you really be sued for promoting a cause? If there are no actual sales of material, I don't see how there should be a problem. I'd gladly make items which are to be handed out for free!

But, yes, until someone has concrete plans for doing so (I'd thought of putting forward the idea also), I'll easily do all else that I can. And when the day comes that we can have representatives to attend a Con and stand for Uprising there, I'll gladly contribute all that's possible!

EDIT: Does anyone know much of vector graphics, or how to replicate that 'Tron Lives' graffiti-style text?

Greetings programms.

Again i have been gone too long, i apologize. Last week was murder for me, but time is finally on my side again. I Started with my figures, and my model on beck is almost ready. He is missing the blue outfit-marks...and a head.But a headless model programm is still a model programm. heres a picture-->

https://twitter.com/dontstaysilent/status/311595682131759104/photo/1

(the model is my very first, so hopefully they will get better)


its a clumsy one taken in a hasty manner. (when the doll is ready ill upload a lot more, better pics!)

I cant wait to start taking photos!
I have many ways to make them stand on their own, its not a problem for me yet.

And also, i have started working on my tron-inspired music for the revolution.I had an idea earlyon that i would make music and send cd:s to disney for the uprising.
If i record at home, i should beable to upload it by the end of this weekend. During thursday/Friday/saturday/sunday i should have more time to be active, so count on me being here or helping during those days!

Renegade1985 Wrote:Hey shadowspark umm its me subway tron dude.....couldnt find the direct messaging only the blog ......

Hi! Don't worry, I'll message you.

LucrataNexarii Wrote:This is an interesting service. http://www.smgo.tv/shows/, suggest Tron: Uprising. I certainly look forward to seeing Uprising among the candidate slots for voting support. It seems that similar series such as MotorCity and Young Justice have received substantial support already, in terms of votes. I had only just heard of this site, myself, and it seems worthwhile to spread the word. Were financial contribution possible, I'd gladly offer.

I just made an account to try and get people to do this! The site already has an April 11 meeting scheduled with Warner Brothers about resurrecting Young justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series. A lot of Tron fans have been suggesting Uprising in an attempt to have the same thing happen for us. You're only allowed to suggest for channels that have agreed to consider the idea, and Disney X D is on the list. Even if it doesn't work, it's worth a shot. We can't let this phenomenal program (no pun intended) go without a fight!

Likewise, suggested!

Although the petitions are there, and the profiles are also there for those who run said petitions, I don't recall seeing direct contact information for them linked to via the site... At least, not from my standpoint (a non-member of Change.org).

The prototypes of my pendents have been glazed and should be fired sometime this week.