The "1up" motif has been replaced with an 8-bit skull. The implication here is that you can even "cheat death" – speaking in video game "cheat terms" of course. : )
I revised the skull motif to a vintage "space invaders" type image. I would've loved to have reproduced an authentic 8-bit "space invader" because they're very recognizable, but copyright restrictions prevent that. What ever image is used inside the "o", it must very simple in order to reproduce well, and be recognizable at its small size.
Believe me, as I said before, I'd LOVE to put an authentic "Space Invader" in the logo, but trademark laws prohibit it. If you'd like I can try to work on more variations of something close, like the the space critter in entries #15 and #16, but Taito's original is so recognizable it makes other variations look like a "what's-that?".
Are you having any color preferences so far? Do you like the blue/orange colors of entry #15 or the red/xbox green of entry #57?
What about the starburst of entry #57? Would like to see it offered in other configurations?