2015 Kialara Labyrinth: Production Update

[Kialara]

Hello all, first I want to say thanks to those of you who pre-ordered a 2015 Kialara Labyrinth Physical Bitcoin. I really enjoyed working on this design, and I think everyone is going to be pleasantly surprised when they receive theirs. I will be offering coin #03 to whomever can solve theirs the fastest. Additionally, a 2014 Original Kialara will be awarded to the first, second and third best times.

The rules are simple.
1: Start with all 5 balls at the bottom, and end with all 5 in the center.
2: Record a video of your attempt.

I'll follow up here soon with more details, contest end-date, etc.



Secondly, I'm sad to report that these will not begin shipping this week. I have started production, but I'm still awaiting shipment of the new bottom plates that read: blockr.io

In December, I was assured by my most reliable supplier that I would have these plates on the 10th of January. The pieces were completed on Friday, and I was told that they had shipped. Late last night I received news that they had not shipped as they did not pass Quality Control. Here is the message from my supplier: https://i.imgur.com/v4mAezy.jpg

They are now working to have these completed and expedited this Friday - so if all goes well I will begin shipping next week. I know there was a slight delay on shipments for my first coin, so I was really wanting to get these out on schedule - and I'm learning this can be a challenge when dealing with numerous suppliers. I sincerely appreciate your patience on this, and will be sure to continue to post updates here and on my blog.

Lastly, I recently announced a price increase on the remaining 2014 Original Kialara's. This was scheduled to coincide with the beginning of production on the 2015 pieces. Because of the delay described above, I will be moving this date forward to Friday, January 30th.

Thanks again everyone.

Max-

More photos: http://imgur.com/a/WpMQZ

Purchase link: http://www.maxfield.me/blog/

http://www.cryptoarticles.com/crypto-news/2015-kialara-labyrinth-limited-edition-physical-bitcoins-available-for-pre-order-now

[nicolasgramlich]

Thanks for the update!

[OptiminX]

May i order it directly from you?
estimated time shipping to Europe?


Look very nice

[BitcoinDistributor]

May i order it directly from you?
estimated time shipping to Europe?


Look very nice

Unfortunately he doesn't do orders less then 5 to out of country. There is a group buy though going on for this for members located in Europe. See this thread for more info (the following link): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=916355.0

[Kialara]

Hi again everyone. It's 3:30am here and I just finished talking with my supplier in China on Skype. This supplier in particular is providing me with the four stainless plates that hold the glass into place on my 2015 coins - and these pieces are the only thing holding up shipments right now. I have a strong relationship with this supplier, and I trust that they are working hard to deliver a quality product. Supposedly the raw material of the samples differs from that of the product they just mass produced for a second time. They were both SUS 304 however the mass produced pieces were missing the magnetic properties of the samples. Actually, I'll just share the email I received from them earlier today...  https://i.imgur.com/nYABrJp.png

They are working to finish production by Friday with the correct materials, so I'm now hoping I'll have the pieces early next week so I can begin shipping them out. And once again I apologize for this hold-up. I was not expecting this at all. I have started production on my end so when I do receive these parts I can hit the ground running. https://i.imgur.com/pRQl7iz.jpg

Also, lots of new orders today for my 2014 coins - I'm guessing it has to do with the recent bull run. I'll be working hard all week to get these assembled & shipped as soon as possible. Orders for 2014 coins placed prior to January 18th (including international orders) are all shipping out tomorrow. 

I will continue to post shipping and production updates on my blog: http://www.maxfield.me/blog/

Best regards,

Max-

[Mitchell]

Thanks for the update Kialara. I bet most people don't mind waiting, I wouldn't. Your coins are gorgeous and definitely worth the wait.

[lyth0s]

I was disappointed to see you sell the first 100+ coins on ebay instead of for bitcoins as usual. I bought a 2014 coin, not quite sure if I will be purchasing a 2015 coin though.

Amazing works of art, but selling them for bitcoins (even if you use a payment process to turn it into fiat) just makes more sense to me.

[Kialara]

I was disappointed to see you sell the first 100+ coins on ebay instead of for bitcoins as usual. I bought a 2014 coin, not quite sure if I will be purchasing a 2015 coin though.

Amazing works of art, but selling them for bitcoins (even if you use a payment process to turn it into fiat) just makes more sense to me.

I sold the early 2014 coins the same way (eBay), and many did pay me in bitcoin - both then and this last time. The only reason I released them this way was for the transparency eBay offers. I always prefer BTC for payment. And thanks!

[Furio]

Hi again everyone. It's 3:30am here and I just finished talking with my supplier in China on Skype. This supplier in particular is providing me with the four stainless plates that hold the glass into place on my 2015 coins - and these pieces are the only thing holding up shipments right now. I have a strong relationship with this supplier, and I trust that they are working hard to deliver a quality product. Supposedly the raw material of the samples differs from that of the product they just mass produced for a second time. They were both SUS 304 however the mass produced pieces were missing the magnetic properties of the samples. Actually, I'll just share the email I received from them earlier today...  https://i.imgur.com/nYABrJp.png

They are working to finish production by Friday with the correct materials, so I'm now hoping I'll have the pieces early next week so I can begin shipping them out. And once again I apologize for this hold-up. I was not expecting this at all. I have started production on my end so when I do receive these parts I can hit the ground running. https://i.imgur.com/pRQl7iz.jpg

Also, lots of new orders today for my 2014 coins - I'm guessing it has to do with the recent bull run. I'll be working hard all week to get these assembled & shipped as soon as possible. Orders for 2014 coins placed prior to January 18th (including international orders) are all shipping out tomorrow. 

I will continue to post shipping and production updates on my blog: http://www.maxfield.me/blog/

Best regards,

Max-

The fact that you communicate this open and transparant, says it all. Together with Mitchell I will wait

[smoothie]

This is a cool product. Nice job. 

[Kialara]

This is a cool product. Nice job. 

Thanks Smoothie.

I own one of your earlier litecoins, actually. And I plan to pick up some BTC pieces from you in the near future. I only recently put together that you were also Lealana.

[iglasses]

How are you doing with the 2015 coin?  If I order from the web site how soon should we expect it to ship?

Thx.

ig

[smoothie]

This is a cool product. Nice job. 

Thanks Smoothie.

I own one of your earlier litecoins, actually. And I plan to pick up some BTC pieces from you in the near future. I only recently put together that you were also Lealana.

Yeah my screen name is smoothie yet my coins are branded LEALANA.

Hit me up when you are ready.

Aloha

[mtwelve]

Having trouble understanding the concept of storing bitcoin behind this, can someone please explain it to me? Why are you recommended to only store .1 BTC? Is it just art, or does it serve a functional purpose as well?

[Kialara]

How are you doing with the 2015 coin?  If I order from the web site how soon should we expect it to ship?

Thx.

ig

Just spoke with my supplier. They have resolved the issue with the raw materials, and my parts will ship out this Friday. Best case is that I receive the parts next Wednesday, and begin shipping the end of next week. I have orders for 200+ currently so new orders will ship 2-3 weeks fro today.
 

[smoothie]

I think these Kialara coins look great.  Any chance you'll be making one with silver in the future for us precious metals bugs?

It would be epic if it were made of silver 999 fine.

 

[Furio]

I think these Kialara coins look great.  Any chance you'll be making one with silver in the future for us precious metals bugs?

It would be epic if it were made of silver 999 fine.

 

Think the price will go up epically too, they're big you see

[Kialara]

I think these Kialara coins look great.  Any chance you'll be making one with silver in the future for us precious metals bugs?

Thanks OgNasty. I won't say never, although designs like mine would certainly be a challenge if they weren't simplified - not to mention very expensive.

[Kialara]

Having trouble understanding the concept of storing bitcoin behind this, can someone please explain it to me? Why are you recommended to only store .1 BTC? Is it just art, or does it serve a functional purpose as well?

Hi mtwelve, I go into detail on these questions in my original reddit post. I'll point you there as there is no short answer to this:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2e32dg/as_an_artist_and_collector_of_casascius_coins_i/

[smoothie]

I think these Kialara coins look great.  Any chance you'll be making one with silver in the future for us precious metals bugs?

It would be epic if it were made of silver 999 fine.

 

Think the price will go up epically too, they're big you see

Yup I can see that.