Author Topic: 2004 BYOAC Tokens SOLD OUT!!! (Read 54228 times)

Santoro · « **Reply #120 on:** June 08, 2004, 04:08:10 pm »

Quote from: crashwg on June 08, 2004, 03:27:34 pm

Oooooohh, I hadn't realized that they haven't even been minted yet... Don't I feel like an ass.

No problem, it could also be that I didn't communicate these facts properly...

Jedimonkey27 · « **Reply #121 on:** June 10, 2004, 10:27:54 am »

Quote from: dag2000 on May 17, 2004, 11:49:01 pm

I wish I knew how to say "We Design Therefore We Am" in latin

designas ergo sumus

I think that's what it is

Maybe I will place an order for these, they look really cool.

Nocturn · « **Reply #122 on:** June 10, 2004, 06:23:32 pm »

Yeah I will be making an order on the 15th as well

JustMichael · « **Reply #123 on:** June 13, 2004, 04:50:31 pm »

I was curious what mint is doing the tokens? I am asking in case I want to get some custom tokens done for home. (I probably will after I build the 2nd cab.)

Santoro · « **Reply #124 on:** June 13, 2004, 05:05:28 pm »

Quote from: JustMichael on June 13, 2004, 04:50:31 pm

I was curious what mint is doing the tokens? I am asking in case I want to get some custom tokens done for home. (I probably will after I build the 2nd cab.)

It's Tokensdirect.com.

Santoro · « **Reply #125 on:** June 18, 2004, 03:25:41 pm »

The mint has sent me the paper mockup of the tokens, and the look exactly like the artwork we submitted. They are going to overnight me a lead proof (sample token stamped in lead) tonight. As soon as I verify that it looks good, I will give the go-ahead.

I will also scan and post the sample when I get it so we can all 'ooo and aaahh' at it while we wait.

After that, it should be no more than a few weeks before I have them in my hands. It will probably take my wife and I another week to get all of the orders shipped.

Santoro · « **Reply #126 on:** June 21, 2004, 12:05:10 pm »

Dang.

My wife just called and told me that the lead token 'prototype' just showed up. I won't be home for another 7 hours.

She said it looks really good.

Stay tuned.
Dave

Stingray · « **Reply #127 on:** June 21, 2004, 12:10:03 pm »

Oooh ooooh oooh! Can't wait to see it!

**jumping up and down in anticipation.**

-S

KevSteele · « **Reply #128 on:** June 21, 2004, 12:10:45 pm »

Patience, Grasshopper. All will be revealed in time...

(and if you don't post pics the minute you get home, I'm going to be seriously torqued off!

)

GadgetGeek · « **Reply #129 on:** June 21, 2004, 02:09:14 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on June 21, 2004, 12:05:10 pm

Dang.

My wife just called and told me that the lead token 'prototype' just showed up. I won't be home for another 7 hours.

She said it looks really good.

Stay tuned.
Dave

But apparently she doesn't know how to use the digital camera

Chris · « **Reply #130 on:** June 21, 2004, 02:13:42 pm »

Be patient... only 5 hours to go!

Santoro · « **Reply #131 on:** June 21, 2004, 05:59:14 pm »

Here it is. I think it came out really clean.

A few notes
-The pictures don't show it due to shadows from the scanner light, but the text is super-crisp.
-They will obviously be cut smaller, the lead samples were only intended to show the art, not the edges. The dentils on happyguy side will be added later.

I will mess around with a digital camera to see if I can get a better picture, the scans don't do them justice. They really do look clean.

Santoro · « **Reply #132 on:** June 21, 2004, 06:28:18 pm »

Happy Guy

Santoro · « **Reply #133 on:** June 21, 2004, 06:53:47 pm »

Here are a few hi-res digicam pics that give a better feel.

These are over 1MB each!!!

{edit - had to remove these to save bandwith}

Kremmit · « **Reply #134 on:** June 21, 2004, 07:14:04 pm »

The B in BYOAC looks like it's got something wrong going on. It'a like it's not flat, if you see what I mean. Is that just some discoloration of the lead, or can you actually feel the contour?

Otherwise, fricking cool. I can't wait.

Santoro · « **Reply #135 on:** June 21, 2004, 07:24:45 pm »

Not sure how I missed that one.

It is there for sure, but in real life it isn't very visble unless you catch it in the right light. But it is worth getting fixed. I will send the photo to the engraver tonight.

Chris · « **Reply #136 on:** June 21, 2004, 07:36:37 pm »

I just checked the source files... it's not in our originals.

It looks as if we lost some height variations. The front originally had four different height levels, but it looks like the lead coin has only three. Not a big deal, of course; I'm sure we're being much bigger perfectionists and a much bigger pain than their regular clients. But it would be nice to get the B fixed.

On the other hand, the back looks exactly like the original art with the exception of the dentils, right down to the slightly 3-d look of the joystick...

Very exciting!

--Chris

Chris · « **Reply #137 on:** June 21, 2004, 07:39:39 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on June 21, 2004, 07:24:45 pm

Not sure how I missed that one.

It is there for sure, but in real life it isn't very visble unless you catch it in the right light. But it is worth getting fixed. I will send the photo to the engraver tonight.

Looking closer, I see similar marks on the Y and A. I doubt any of the raised marks would be visible at all on an actual token at actual size, though...

--Chris

Santoro · « **Reply #138 on:** June 21, 2004, 08:12:05 pm »

It is noticeable in certain light and not noticeable in other light.

I sent a note to the mint, if they aren't willing to admit a problem, I would be OK with it the way it is. Remember the hi-res pictures are super-sized. It isn't a big deal even when you can see it at quarter-size.

I would like to see if they can fix it though. We'll see what they say.

Santoro · « **Reply #139 on:** June 22, 2004, 08:57:38 am »

The respnse from the mint is that thhe marks we saw were machine tool marks and they have been stoned out. (Thanks Kremmet for pointing this out.)

I should have a new lead proof by tomorrow.

Stingray · « **Reply #140 on:** June 22, 2004, 11:41:56 am »

Looks great! I'm getting excited to see the real thing!

-S

patrickl · « **Reply #141 on:** June 22, 2004, 11:54:41 am »

It's coming along nicely I see. I'm still not so keen on the textured areas though.

android · « **Reply #142 on:** June 22, 2004, 02:57:14 pm »

Quote from: patrickl on June 22, 2004, 11:54:41 am

It's coming along nicely I see. I'm still not so keen on the textured areas though.

Same here. The coin looks awesome, but I dont think the stipple effect adds much to it. (<--- he,he... he said stipple...)

-- Android

Santoro · « **Reply #143 on:** June 22, 2004, 03:03:00 pm »

FWIW, in real life/actual size the stipple gives contrast to the 'shiny' parts we want highlighted and looks pretty nice.

I agree that it is not super attractive when viewed close-up in a 1MB jpeg though.

patrickl · « **Reply #144 on:** June 22, 2004, 04:28:29 pm »

I just looked at the high res pictures and I see the sample is a "positive sample". From the small pictures it looked like a "negative" one (high being shown as low). Weird

. Is that the lighting of the scanner or am I just "dumb" and did I miss somewhere that you got two samples?

I have to say I'm happy you guys managed to get some different depths into the design. It really adds to quality of the image (I think).

Can't wait (well I guess I'll have to, but still) for the real ones to arrive ...

Santoro · « **Reply #145 on:** June 22, 2004, 04:48:42 pm »

Quote from: patrickl on June 22, 2004, 04:28:29 pm

I just looked at the high res pictures and I see the sample is a "positive sample". From the small pictures it looked like a "negative" one (high being shown as low).

These are pictures of the exact same lead proofs. The smaller scanned ones do look a little wierd, which is why I wanted to post the digital snapshots as well.

The 2nd hi-res picture is most representative of how the depths will look.

Luxury · « **Reply #146 on:** June 22, 2004, 05:17:37 pm »

First off - these are super cool! I would love to have these, but I'm going to have to say no. I WOULD however like to buy a few from someone who does order them. I'll pay $2.00 for 4 Brass tokens - to simply keep as a souvenier/collectors item. With postage included - by my calculations you stand to make a $1.20 profit! Woohoo!
If anyone wants to part with 4 of their 200 tokens, please PM me! Thanks.

Santoro · « **Reply #147 on:** June 23, 2004, 08:39:46 pm »

OK here is the cleaned up proof.

<<edit: link removed to save bandwidth>>

It is still very slightly visible if you look closely for it but it is nowhere near as bad as it was.

Please remember that the blown-up photos greatly exaggerate this minor issue. You need to study the token in order to see it under normal conditions.

I am going to approve this one because I am worried that if they grind the die any further the B will start to be mis-shapen.

Dave

KevSteele · « **Reply #148 on:** June 23, 2004, 09:28:07 pm »

Looks good to me!

Kevin

Chris · « **Reply #149 on:** June 24, 2004, 01:52:20 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on June 23, 2004, 08:39:46 pm

OK here is the cleaned up proof.

http://www.arcadereplay.com/images/2ndtry.jpg <--{750K}

It is still very slightly visible if you look closely for it but it is nowhere near as bad as it was.

Please remember that the blown-up photos greatly exaggerate this minor issue. You need to study the token in order to see it under normal conditions.

I am going to approve this one because I am worried that if they grind the die any further the B will start to be mis-shapen.

I still see the marks, but with the softer edge to them I think they're actually a benefit, adding a bit of contour. Very nice job by our engraver!

Is this a brass proof this time, or is there some color wierdness with the camera?

Quote from: patrickl

I just looked at the high res pictures and I see the sample is a "positive sample". From the small pictures it looked like a "negative" one (high being shown as low). Weird
Quote
I had the same thought when I first saw them...

--Chris

Santoro · « **Reply #150 on:** June 24, 2004, 01:58:08 pm »

These proofs are a little cleaner (like less dirt) than the others. The lighting probably accounts for the difference.

JustMichael · « **Reply #151 on:** June 27, 2004, 10:11:58 pm »

I can hardly wait to get mine...

sirwoogie · « **Reply #152 on:** June 28, 2004, 12:57:42 pm »

I'm suprised they got the contour as far down as they did! They did a great job! I'll throw a "me too" for approving. Besides, as much use as these get, they'll be so dirty you'll never notice it anyway.

Bursk · « **Reply #153 on:** June 30, 2004, 09:43:03 am »

I think these look great!

froggerman · « **Reply #154 on:** June 30, 2004, 01:46:34 pm »

Will there be dentils on the Player 1 side. If so, how is this done?

Chris · « **Reply #155 on:** June 30, 2004, 02:52:07 pm »

Quote from: froggerman on June 30, 2004, 01:46:34 pm

Will there be dentils on the Player 1 side. If so, how is this done?

Yes, there will be dentils; since dentils are a fairly standard feature, they're probably part of the press (is that the right word?) holding the die rather than part of the die itself.

bondfcstar · « **Reply #156 on:** July 06, 2004, 04:42:03 pm »

What is the status of the coins? I placed an order and am a little impatient!!

Thanks

Santoro · « **Reply #157 on:** July 06, 2004, 06:10:10 pm »

I'm dying here too.

I expect them to arrive any day. I promise to post as soon as I hear a word.

Santoro · « **Reply #158 on:** July 07, 2004, 09:00:11 am »

Email from TokensDirect:
-------------------------------
HI,

The plain brass shipped yesterday and the plated ones will ship next Tuesday.

thanks,
Julie
---------------------------------

Sounds like the brass-only orders will ship first.
Dave

slycrel · « **Reply #159 on:** July 07, 2004, 06:06:50 pm »

Doh.

That's what I get for ordering the silver. =)

I'm having a MAME party on July 30th, any chance I'll have my tokens by then? Sounds like you for sure will have them, but just curious. Also, if I decide (read: weasel the money) to get another set, would it be cheaper for you to ship it all together? Or does it matter?


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