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Title: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 12:55:46 AM Hey all, I'm an artist/nerd who's been bitten by the bitcoin bug. I've made many toys and collectibles, several of which have actually increased in value exponentially ;D In an attempt to describe the idea of this technology, I've made some actual bitcoins to represent something tangible. Figured I'd show my wares here..
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5240/5836147569_d2da573e24.jpg These are cast in opaque resin, and suspended in clear resin.. Limited edition of 10, individually signed and numbered. cost is 1BTC, including shipping in the US. Lemme know if you're "international" and I'll figure something out... thanks for looking!! :D Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 02:24:51 AM 9 left :D
I'm also more than willing to use clearcoin or a similar service if you're nervous about actually getting this in the post.. but I promise you will!! I'll be shipping via USPS with delivery confirmation, and I'll pm tracking #'s once I've shipped out, (usually next day.) I've got loads of references on other boards, just let me know if you'd like some.. anyway, here are some more examples of my work: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3379877778_964d94e500_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2596028308_165210a296_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3547235012_8e3d5017f8_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2437105225_e01a08f001_m.jpg each will be signed and numbered, once these are gone, they're gone for good! Use this technology to put something really cool on your desk, and support an enterprising artist ;D and thanks again for looking!! Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 03:14:20 AM 8 left!
it's been pointed out to me that many folks have funds tied up in the Mt.Gox situation right now, so I've decided I'm willing to take paypal payments from those who would prefer to deal in dollars or would like the added security paypal has to offer. The going rate will be whatever tradehill has posted at the time of sale, so it's best to buy while the market is soft!! ;D Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: nhodges on June 23, 2011, 03:58:01 AM I would like the #3 Bitcoin! How much time for the modelling/manufacturing?
Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 04:12:29 AM Thanks, I guess that makes 7 remaining then :D
I'd say each takes between an hour and a half to two hours, & there are several steps in the fabrication process.. first step was the wax sculpt, then I made the mold, then cast the coin, then embedded it in the clear resin (2 stage pour,) then sanded and polished it.. yeah, probably about 2 hours ;) I can post progress pics if anyone's interested haha & thanks again!! Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: nhodges on June 23, 2011, 04:14:34 AM It would be very interesting to see and I could write a little featurette on BTCNN.com if you're interested. Maybe it'll help promote some of your other pieces?
BTW: You should have made the lot, then sold them in reverse and auctioned the #1 print. Just some food for thought for the next limited run collection you do! Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 04:27:14 AM ahh, the reverse sale #1 auction idea is genius!! I've always been better at production than marketing haha! Anyway, I'll snap some pics as I put one together to show the "made by hand" action and post em up ;)
huge thanks for the support BTW!! ;D Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 06:35:02 AM 5 left :D
Some people have a thing with numbers, who knew?? ;) due to "special requests," these are the open slots that are left: 01: $old 02: $old 03: $old 04: $old 05: available 06: available 07: available 08: $old 09: available 10: available huge thanks to the purchasers so far!! I can't wait to hear some reactions from folks once they've got them in their hands ;D Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: MasonIII on June 23, 2011, 06:59:59 AM 9 left :D I'm also more than willing to use clearcoin or a similar service if you're nervous about actually getting this in the post.. but I promise you will!! I'll be shipping via USPS with delivery confirmation, and I'll pm tracking #'s once I've shipped out, (usually next day.) I've got loads of references on other boards, just let me know if you'd like some.. anyway, here are some more examples of my work: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3379877778_964d94e500_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2596028308_165210a296_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3547235012_8e3d5017f8_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2437105225_e01a08f001_m.jpg each will be signed and numbered, once these are gone, they're gone for good! Use this technology to put something really cool on your desk, and support an enterprising artist ;D and thanks again for looking!! After you sell off the bitcoins, well you be selling some of these.. ninja's? not sure what to call them, but the one on the far right looks awesome imo. Great work! Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 07:31:58 AM hey thanks! ;D I'm sorry to say, none of the pieces pictured will be available for sale from me.. they're all "sold out" projects. The one you mentioned was designed by the artist Huck Gee, and was the first in the series of "bootleg" edition toys I produced for him. Price wise, the last one to sell on ebay was a later version, it went for about $120 a week ago.
Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 07:47:03 AM 4 left, #10 has been spoken for :D
Huge thanks again to everyone for their purchases!! Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 08:29:22 AM *edit
2 left!! :D 01: $old 02: $old 03: $old 04: $old 05: available 06: available 07: $old 08: $old 09: $old 10: $old Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: MasonIII on June 23, 2011, 08:40:19 AM hey thanks! ;D I'm sorry to say, none of the pieces pictured will be available for sale from me.. they're all "sold out" projects. The one you mentioned was designed by the artist Huck Gee, and was the first in the series of "bootleg" edition toys I produced for him. Price wise, the last one to sell on ebay was a later version, it went for about $120 a week ago. Ahh, i missed my chance then, Do you have a website or anywhere I could keep track of your projects, like these? So i dont' miss out next time Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 09:24:09 AM SOLD OUT!
I'll be posting updates and progress pics, so keep an eye on this thread for info and upcoming projects ;) thanks again guys, you all rock!! ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: DonnyCMU on June 23, 2011, 10:34:48 AM Selling like hotcakes!
Thanks for making my first bitcoin purchase of a physical item! :D (.. which turns out to be a bitcoin itself) Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: OtaconEmmerich on June 23, 2011, 04:41:22 PM Next time can you just make the little resin bitcoins themselves? I don't really care if they are numbered or not. Maybe sell them in small batches? (10?) I like the idea of having "real bitcoins" laying on my desk.
Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: cothoms on June 23, 2011, 04:54:57 PM Very, very cool stuff dodgrr! I want to get in on the action with the next round for sure.
Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: dodgrr on June 23, 2011, 05:14:31 PM hmm.. just the coins would be cool too! I've got a couple ideas brewing ;) I'm hoping to have everything done and shipped out by Monday, keep an eye on this thread for updates and the next release drop info :D
Title: Re: Resin Bitcoins Post by: LokeRundt on June 26, 2011, 03:04:19 PM What does the tails side look like?
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