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[JonnyPac]

That's great news, yall! I'd buy some of the standard wood, water, and fire ones as soon as they become available. I'm not such a fan of the new designs.

Please keep us posted on the production and availibility etc! Thanks for all the killer foot-work. Replacing rubs on my complete set was a major pain in the neck!

[tonganbynature]

Have they mentioned how close to the original rubs they look?

[Personality #9]

Is there a possibility of getting the rubs produced that weren't heat sensitive? (i.e. the symobl showing all the time)

I've never really cared much for the idea of a heat sensitive rub myself, I'd like the idea of the element showing all the time.

[ComradeCuttlefish]

Is there a possibility of getting the rubs produced that weren't heat sensitive? (i.e. the symobl showing all the time)

I've never really cared much for the idea of a heat sensitive rub myself, I'd like the idea of the element showing all the time.

That's a great idea that would put all of my concerns to rest.

[WhiteLeo]

Is there a possibility of getting the rubs produced that weren't heat sensitive? (i.e. the symobl showing all the time)

I've never really cared much for the idea of a heat sensitive rub myself, I'd like the idea of the element showing all the time.

I wouldn't care either way. As long as they look good. And don't cost alot.

WhiteLeo

[WhiteLeo]

Well me and Andy have been talking to Repro. He gave me there e-mail. And He is going to do the series 1 symbols. I gave him crystal clear pics of the Symbols. And as for the Sunburst it will be done but with a slight difference. The original Sunburst looks like this

The circle is not connected, the repro one will be connected. So that you can tell the difference.

If this is wrong let us know so we can make it so there is a difference between them.

WhiteLeo

Edited by WhiteLeo, 23 May 2006 - 07:55 AM.

[lord]

I don't think that making a sun symbol is a good idea but if you really want to do it ...

Just to let you know that mine sun symbol on a sunburst lion has the inner circle connected. So you have to fnd another idea. Why not making the inner circle all black, like a big black dot.

Sylvain

[Salvage King]

Hey everyone,

Repro is still not 100% sure on quantity and price but he says he'll try to keep the prices low. Heat change symbols will come in uncut sheets. he will print a border around them to make it easy to cut them out.

For those interested in custom symbols (this may be a repeat) he says he will do custom symbols. He liked the idea of a hurricane symbol for wind. He also suggested an eclipse for the moon symbol. If asked, regular sticker symblos can be made. They are easier to make for those that dont want the heat sensitive stickers.

[Salvage King]

For the sunburst idea, I made a custom sun usin the idea from the series 2 stickers. Used full color idea. Not the greatest but it sets it apart and noticably a custom.

[lord]

For the sunburst idea, I made a custom sun usin the idea from the series 2 stickers. Used full color idea. Not the greatest but it sets it apart and noticably a custom.

That's a great idea. But (there is always a "but") please don't make it exactly the same tha theone showed on the serie 2 offer sticker. I say that 'cause we don't know if such a symbol really exist and we can't be sure it doesn't. So maybe one day a real sun symbol from the serie 2 will appear.

Sylvain

[WhiteLeo]

I gave them your idea with the Inner Circle of the Sun to be black. I don't want them to make it the same. Too many people would try and pass it as the real thing if it looked the same.

Thanks for letting us know Sylvain!

WhiteLeo

[jkaris]

IMO, if a sunburst symbol is made, it should be full color, so that way no scammer can try to pass it off as legit on eBay.

[WhiteLeo]

IMO, if a sunburst symbol is made, it should be full color, so that way no scammer can try to pass it off as legit on eBay.

That is what I am trying to get across to this guy. That it has to be different if it is made. He told me that there is a way to tell, by how glossy it is. But I told him that not everyone has one, so they won't be able to tell if it is made.


WhiteLeo

[jkaris]

It needs to be totally dfferent from a real one. Reprolabels stickers are all much thinner than the regular TF stock, but in an ebay auction, nothing short of a totally different pic will really be distinguishable.

[Bermuda Mohawk]

Well me and Andy have been talking to Repro. He gave me there e-mail. And He is going to do the series 1 symbols. I gave him crystal clear pics of the Symbols. And as for the Sunburst it will be done but with a slight difference. The original Sunburst looks like this



The circle is not connected, the repro one will be connected. So that you can tell the difference.

If this is wrong let us know so we can make it so there is a difference between them.

WhiteLeo

Well...it's been a long f'ing time since I've been here. I got effed over by an absent member of the Beast community who lives in the Euro-sphere on a Yahoo auction for items he knows I am a fiend for (and would share if he'd just ask before outbidding me, but he doesn't, so eff him). Anyhow it reminded me that I had'nt been here in a long time so I stopped to see what was up.

So anywhow. Yeah, sorry the Sunburst as Sylvain said is a connected circle. I took the photo of the one you pictured. the photo was taken in the lowest setting, and then even reduced more making it very grainy.

And I agree, making it close to this one will be a bad idea. I think I still like the idea of original symbols. I recall some cool oens people here came up with some tiem ago.

[WhiteLeo]

I told him that if he makes the Sunburst to make it A Full Color Sticker. Not a Rub. That way there would be no mistaking the real from the fake. He said he would have to think about it.

I hope they do it that way. I would think it would be better doing that way.

WhiteLeo

[koppenschevelle]

I like the idea of new stickers being made. I especially like the idea of being able to have custom symbols made. Love the idea of the wind tribe. Has anyother tribe been thought of?

I do agree though that the stickers/symbols should easily be recognizable from the original stickers. Especially with the sunburst symbol.

Eric

[THEGODBEAST]

As far as the fire wood & water symbols...who really cares??? I mean seriously...$1-$3 value increase due to a rub? Is he doing series 3 rubs as well?

I would have to agree on the Sunburst symbol though...collectors have spent some change on that STUPID little rub and it would be nice to have an easily distinguishable factor.

I also dig the custom symbols as well...they will rock the customs!!!

TGB

[Orodruin]

I'm surprised there's a sentiment against indentical repros for the normal rubs. The sunburst I can understand since that's rare. But then I come from a TF background and reprolabels have restored roughly a dozen of my bots from looking pretty trashed to looking nearly perfect.

I think regular faction stickers (non-rub) might be cool, but I'm up for whatever they make. I think I've got a few coming that are missing stickers so it'd be nice to be able to replace them.

[JonnyPac]

Alright yall,

Perhaps we should start SIMPLE! Repro Fire Wood and Water only. We can fix all of our rubless armies. Then if all gos well, and there is enough demand for a sunbust or custom symbol, then we should consider more designs. I think the more undecided we are, the longer we're gonna be without any rubs al all. Let's get 'em rollin', damn it!

[Salvage King]

If nothing else, each one of us could probably request a design that we want to buy. Each person's order would be different.
If you planned on selling one of your beast with one of these custom symbols then all you have to do is tell people it has a custom sticker or if you are going to buy a beast, most of us now what is a real symbols and what is not, mostly because of the design.

[WhiteLeo]

Here is his latest update.

I hope to have a prototype set done within a week.

WhiteLeo

[Personality #9]

Well...it's been a long f'ing time since I've been here. I got effed over by an absent member of the Beast community who lives in the Euro-sphere on a Yahoo auction for items he knows I am a fiend for (and would share if he'd just ask before outbidding me, but he doesn't, so eff him).

I totally missed this post originally... what exactly are you talking about Dave?

[Orodruin]

If nothing else, each one of us could probably request a design that we want to buy. Each person's order would be different.

The problem with that is each set would be a custom order which they'd have to design and print for each person. With their regular sets, I'm sure they just print off a large batch at a time and can then just send them out when you order. This way is more work, plus custom fees. It'd make more sense to have a standard set, maybe with all the different symbols on it. Or maybe two rather, one with the rubs- series 1 and 2, plus those other designs you guys were talking about, and a color set with fire/wood/water and the sunburst.

[grimerslimer]

I say fire, wood, water and sunburst, that makes 4 designs which divides easily on a sheet.

I'm looking at buying about 40 of these right off the bat, plus more later, depending on the cost.


Thanks for the update Steve!

grimey