Atari and Artovision Launch New Line of Desktop Art and Shadowboxes

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·May 11, 2023

Analysis

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TL;DR

Atari and Artovision launch licensed desktop art and shadowbox product line.

Summary

Atari has partnered with Artovision to launch a new line of desktop art and shadowbox products featuring classic arcade and console games like Asteroids and Adventure. Products are printed on optical-grade acrylic with UV-cured inks; desktop art costs $39 and shadowboxes cost $149. The article positions this as a positive strategic move for Atari.

Key Claims

Atari partnered with Artovision to create a new line of desktop art and shadowboxes
high confidence · Opening paragraph confirms partnership and product launch
Desktop art is printed on 3/4" thick optical-grade acrylic with UV cured inks and measures 4 1/2" x 6"
high confidence · Technical specifications provided in second paragraph
Shadowboxes measure 12" x 15 1/2" x 2 1/2" and are printed on 1/8" thick optical-grade acrylic with UV cured inks in MDF wood frames
high confidence · Detailed product specifications in second paragraph
Desktop art costs $39 and shadowboxes cost $149
high confidence · Explicit pricing stated in third paragraph
The first two games featured are the arcade version of Asteroids and the console game Adventure
high confidence · Stated in opening of product description section

Notable Quotes

“After years of questionable moves, Atari definitely seems to be getting back on the right track.”
Article author (Knapp Arcade) — Frames the partnership as a positive strategic direction for Atari
“They look really neat and would make cool arcade decorations.”
Article author (Knapp Arcade) — Personal positive assessment of the product appeal

Entities

AtaricompanyArtovisioncompanyAsteroidsgameAdventuregameKnapp Arcadeorganization

Topics

Atari merchandise and licensingprimaryArcade collectibles and memorabiliaprimaryLicensed artwork partnershipsprimaryAtari corporate strategy and brand positioningsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.75)— Author frames the partnership positively as evidence of Atari getting back on track. Personal interest is expressed in the products themselves, though tempered by personal collecting constraints. Tone is upbeat about the product quality and design.

Transcript

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After years of questionable moves, Atari definitely seems to be getting back on the right track. This morning the Company launched a new line of desktop art and shadowboxes in conjunction with a company called Artovision. The first two games featured in the art are the arcade version of Asteroids and the console favorite Adventure. The desktop art is printed on 3/4” thick optical-grade acrylic with UV cured inks and measures 4 1/2" x 6". The shadowboxes measure 12" x 15 1/2" x 2 1/2" and are printed on 1/8” set in a high quality finished MDF wood frame ready to hang. Atari is charging $39 for the desktop art and $149 for the shadowboxes. They look really neat and would make cool arcade decorations. Back in the day, I would have been all over the desktop art. It looks really neat. These days, I'm trying to collect less stuff though because A) I already have so much of it and B) I want to move in the next couple of years. The manufacturer of these, Artovision, has a whole bunch of licensed art for other companies on its website as well. https://atari.com/collections/artovision-dimensional-artworks https://artovision3d.com/ "Carefully pilot your spaceship through deadly asteroid fields as you dodge flying saucers and destroy giant interstellar landmines as they hurl toward you in this 1980s arcade classic from Atari." "An Evil Magician has stolen the Enchanted Chalice and has hidden it somewhere in the Kingdom. Fight ferocious dragons, traverse catacombs and labyrinths and avoid Bad Magic in your quest to return the Chalice to the Golden Castle in this 1980s Atari 2600 classic."