Tangiers and the Quest for a Tina Hybrid Faux Inlay (16 Viewers)

[ranger764]

42,000

 

[dizzyChipper]

You all are going to make me unwatch my own thread, ha. That said, 30,000 would be my bet.

People can PM me and I'll post updates here as they come in every once in awhile.
Let's say no more bets 3 days after @justincarothers posts the group buy as the action there is an advantage and maybe someone will put up a prize.

@PixelatedPunk	89,000
@dizzyChipper	111,000
@LindaDorchen	74,525
@BirdCage	165,000
@Cratty	30,000
@Tonystark137	33,875
@ranger764	42,000

 

[triton]

People can PM me and I'll post updates here as they come in every once in awhile.
Let's say no more bets 3 days after @justincarothers posts the group buy as the action there is an advantage and maybe someone will put up a prize.

@PixelatedPunk	89,000
@dizzyChipper	111,000
@LindaDorchen	74,525
@BirdCage	165,000
@Cratty	30,000
@Tonystark137	33,875
@ranger764	42,000

If someone else tracks this I will sponsor a prize. Let me see what I can come up with.

 

[BirdCage]

I’m banking on @Apache snagging 100,000 for a new inventory item.

 

[DrunkleWade]

I’m banking on @Apache snagging 100,000 for a new inventory item.

 

[LeGold]

65535

 

[divinerites]

28,000

 

[dizzyChipper]

If someone else tracks this I will sponsor a prize. Let me see what I can come up with.

12 free roll bets booked.

PMs preferred. I'll post list a few days after GB goes public.

(Anybody want to bet on the value of the prize @triton is donating to the cause? Lol.)

 

[PlaidDragon]

Yeah, latest mockup below that will go into the group buy. Have been working a lot on getting color matches over the past couple months w/ a good amount of back and forth on inlay color test prints, chip color tests, spot color tweaks, and edge spot art changes... thanks again Justin for all the comms w/ Tina there..

For those reasons, don't have a final overall production run pictures with everything incorporated (Albeit could upload a half dozen stitched together images, ha), but have enough confidence to know we're about as close as we're going to get now with the chips/inlays (especially w/ run to run variation). If folks are concerned though about inlay color matching still because of print variation, round versions of the inlays will be available.

Definitely worth setting expectations that it's likely we won't see inlays color match perfectly, and some may look more off in a given run vs another. But hey, hopefully we do better than paulson factory faux inlay matchings (e.g. Horseshoe, Jack). Personally, and I'm likely my harshest critic, I'm still looking to order a good amount as what I've seen from the latest runs is good enough for me! Pretty damn excited frankly.

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I like these, but the $1.... About every other chip is 3-4 colors. Perhaps mix the $1 spot colors up a bit?

 

[Kam]

I like these, but the $1.... About every other chip is 3-4 colors. Perhaps mix the $1 spot colors up a bit?

Would be cool to see the stack /barrel view. Although the $1 doesn’t have a ton of colors, no other chip (excluding the 100k which will never be in play in the same game), has white spots or edges. With a lot of colors across the set, I think this works.

 

[triton]

If someone else tracks this I will sponsor a prize. Let me see what I can come up with.

Guessing thread moved here:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/tangiers-group-buy-giveaway.130957/

 

[MC_CPA]

Do these ones have the bumps on the side (is okey if they do just wondering)

 

[justincarothers]

Do these ones have the bumps on the side (is okey if they do just wondering)

Yes

 

[PixelatedPunk]

"Ya'll got anymore of them chip news?"

 

[justincarothers]

 

[TheOffalo]

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[DrunkleWade]

Will the new tariffs affect the future GB's @justincarothers

[PLEASE NOTE] This is NOT a political statement. It is a financial one.

 

[paulkersey]

Will the new tariffs affect the future GB's @justincarothers

[PLEASE NOTE] This is NOT a political statement. It is a financial one.

FWIW, I found when importing to Canada, that as long as you can show it was purchased (or maybe it's shipped?) before the tariffs are inacted, in this case April 9th, we should be okay... Not that you'd want to rush this GB as I'm sure it will be significant. Or maybe hold out a bit, give Tina some extra time to produce them, and hope that it's settled by the time the slow boat pulls into harbor. Just some food for thought

 

[paulkersey]

Either that, or re-ship through Singapore

 

[UncleMilty]

Yeah, latest mockup below that will go into the group buy. Have been working a lot on getting color matches over the past couple months w/ a good amount of back and forth on inlay color test prints, chip color tests, spot color tweaks, and edge spot art changes... thanks again Justin for all the comms w/ Tina there..

For those reasons, don't have a final overall production run pictures with everything incorporated (Albeit could upload a half dozen stitched together images, ha), but have enough confidence to know we're about as close as we're going to get now with the chips/inlays (especially w/ run to run variation). If folks are concerned though about inlay color matching still because of print variation, round versions of the inlays will be available.

Definitely worth setting expectations that it's likely we won't see inlays color match perfectly, and some may look more off in a given run vs another. But hey, hopefully we do better than paulson factory faux inlay matchings (e.g. Horseshoe, Jack). Personally, and I'm likely my harshest critic, I'm still looking to order a good amount as what I've seen from the latest runs is good enough for me! Pretty damn excited frankly.

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I’m looking forward to these

 

[dizzyChipper]

I’m looking forward to these

Is anybody else worried about a C&D from Universal? I know @Cratty @Colquhoun @justincarothers and probably others have invested serious time into making this into this set perfect and a great tribute.

The fear of a C&D from Universal is why I'll be ordering chips I don't need in the first run at the risk of future color matches improving or other refinements made.

[Or did I choose high in the guessing thread so I'm trying to juice the ordering?]

 

[justincarothers]

Will the new tariffs affect the future GB's @justincarothers

[PLEASE NOTE] This is NOT a political statement. It is a financial one.

We do not know. So far tariffs have not been imposed on any shipments. If there is a tariff it should be small. The bill of lading from China is usually at $.05 per chip.

 

[Kam]

I doubt it. The movie was released 30 years ago, and this isn’t the movie production title etc, just refers to a fictional piece of the story.

There’s likely a ton more fan art/ t-shirt merch etc that’s been sold over the years that directly copies/shows the movie name/characters etc.

 

[ChippinUp]

Is anybody else worried about a C&D from Universal? I know @Cratty @Colquhoun @justincarothers and probably others have invested serious time into making this into this set perfect and a great tribute.

The fear of a C&D from Universal is why I'll be ordering chips I don't need in the first run at the risk of future color matches improving or other refinements made.

[Or did I choose high in the guessing thread so I'm trying to juice the ordering?]

Very unlikely. If you look at the number of products coming out of China they need to be a bit more selective than the Tangiers chips IMO

 

[Cratty]

From a legal/litigation perspective on the IP: Universal doesn't give a shit.

 

[dizzyChipper]

From a legal/litigation perspective on the IP: Universal doesn't give a shit.

Thank you for that formal assessment.

Can't wait for the GB.

 

[icebreaka]

Stumbled on this thread and have gone through it all. Amazing work Cratty! I love the design and colours and the journey.

I see alt denom already requested for $20 on $25 chip, which is what I would order. (Actually I would probably order a rack of both - $20 for cash set and $25 for tourney)

Can I also please request a 20c label for the 25c chip? To match our Aussie currency

That would also differentiate it from my Dunes and Stardust Tina cash sets

Cheers!

 

[AutoDonk5000]

From a legal/litigation perspective on the IP: Universal doesn't give a shit.

Converging evidence:

 

[TheOffalo]

Question for those who've handled the samples; how does the texture on the non-molded part of the chip feel (very textured, pretty smooth, etc.), and how does the mold itself feel (sharp edges, smoothed over, catch on your fingers, etc.)? And the labels, do they have any texture or are they smooth (matte or shiny)?

No one probably had enough quantity to test for spinners, but overall how do these seem compared to other molds from Tina (cards, greek, web, etc.)?

 

[Cratty]

Question for those who've handled the samples; how does the texture on the non-molded part of the chip feel (very textured, pretty smooth, etc.), and how does the mold itself feel (sharp edges, smoothed over, catch on your fingers, etc.)? And the labels, do they have any texture or are they smooth (matte or shiny)?

No one probably had enough quantity to test for spinners, but overall how do these seem compared to other molds from Tina (cards, greek, web, etc.)?

The mold is effectively identical in texture, recess, and edges to greek/web mold chips, with the exception of the "Tangiers" and sword recesses in the mold, which you also can't really feel. There also shouldn't be any spinners for that reason since still hybrids. Labels are smooth.

Definitely recommend web or greek samples if you want to gauge overall feel!