Wow if that isn't a selling feature I don't know what is, a coin that doubles as a bottle opener. Most soda bottles are twist off now, but some other beverages aren't.
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Wow if that isn't a selling feature I don't know what is, a coin that doubles as a bottle opener. Most soda bottles are twist off now, but some other beverages aren't.
I like the detail of the snowshoes Attroll posted, but I like the shape/layout that Dr. Who posted.:cool: I think we'll need the detail for the snowshoes so that they are obviously snowshoes...otherwise they may not look like snowshoes...:confused:
I like the unique shape of a snowshoe/lobster coin (not round or Maine shaped), and it probably would say on it 2008 Maine Coin (so the Maine would be there). :)
I started playing around with another 2008 design after seeing DR Who's inputs.
This one hase several ideas
1. Snowshoes on front
2. Lobster on back
3. Also heart shaped
Note: The lobster could also be the front and the snowshoes could be the back.
Why can't I see the thumbnails? I can see Dr. Who's design if I go into the photo albums but can't see Rick's at all.:confused:
I bet your using Fire Fox for a browser right? You probably have a setting disabled. I jsut added it to the gallery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kacky
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/galle...o=2405&cat=511
I like that layout Rick, it gets all the info on there.:):cool:
Kacky, I don't know, I see the thumnails just fine...:confused:
Yah, it's Firefox. I'll view it in IE if you add any more thumbnails. I like them both, but if you do the heart shape, maybe the lobster claws could be distorted so his body is still there but the the claws take up the whole space at the top. Or you could go back to a 1-sided design and have the lobster on top of the crossed snowshoes, with the claws exaggerated.
I like the heart one!
When Will the 2008 coin be coming out?
When we can get together some talented graphic artists to put together a good rendition of what if will look like. Are you talented?
Yes. Everyone has talent, but I paint and draw, etc...
Rick might have it figured out with That cool design! If you,
( JUST A SUGGESTION), are not too set on the heart shape, it would give you more rein on the design. Although the heart is also cool.
I have put together a couple ideas of what people have suggested but I don't know what it will take to get it moving forward or maybe no one is happy with the ideas put together yet.
I looked at the photo you posted Rick....Quote:
Originally Posted by attroll
Just an idea....but...
what if you somehow incorporated a lobster trap behind the lobster that would somehow take on the look of the webbing of the snowshoe? It might tie it all together and break up some of the white background...
I think the webbing of the snowshoe and lobster trap could actually be incorporated into eachother...if you space the slats out just right. I can visualize it but I just can't explain it....:confused:
Maybe an artist like Opalsns could help and sketch it out...;)
another idea...after looking at the picture on the photo gallery again.
What if you placed (instead) a smaller lobster headed into the opening at the toe of the snowshoe... making it look like he is headed into the trap..
the hole at the tip of the snowshoe does sort of resemble an opening into a lobster trap doesn't it or is it just my overactive imagination? :p
these are just ideas.....
carry on.....;)
I'm not sure, and it depends on how thw coin makers die comes out, but I think trying to put the snow shoe and trap together might make it look jumbled!. I kinda like Dan's Idea of the Lobster wearing the snow shoe, LOL!
Hey Rick, How about trying, Lobster on trap for one side and snow show next to ammo can On the other?
How about something in the idea of these??
But what shape would the coin be then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Opalsns
i like finding coins and travel bugs and moving them along. however, i wont spend the money on them anymore.
Rick,
I have a square coin, (Happy Cache-o-Ween) and BubbaBass has an oval coin(Cache of the Day) .Those shapes are cool , but if it is to be a shape like a heart, The way you have it is cool. How about putting a coin in one claw and a TB in the other claw and that would fill up the heart shape. Even Kacky's Idea of two huge claws is good.
In the end the coin maker would do what they could to fit it in the die cut that's chosen.
opalsns
I really like the coin shaped like the state. Dr Who had a couple of good ideas back a few pages.
That's cool Too!!!They could fit all the suggestions on that also!!!
I'll get the coin no matter how it comes out. I've got the 2007.
I'll get in the drawing/creation mx for the 2009 coin.
I think in the final outcome the coin maker will figure it out and let the board or whoever is ordering, know what they can do with the artwork. I really like ALL the ideas. Keep up the good work ,everyone and get us a coin made!!!!LOL!!
Opalsns
Does anyone realize we have been talking about this since LAST OCTOBER!? We should be planning the 2009 coin now!
I have made a few sketches from what others have suggested and posted them but maybe they were not what people wanted. I don't know what else to do.
I was not around for the first coin - but was for the one which recently came out. This web site has loads of members, lots of ideas and opinions. It toolk a long time here - and the companies don't do them at the drop of a hat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mapachi
Attroll is only the facilitator to keep this web site rolling. The Board and Sudonium (who has been entrusted to handle the business end of the coin) facilitate the coin along. Despite all the discussion - I do not see that there is agreement on a design but that's just my take on it.
Yes, this coin has been discussed for over 6 months - and if there is going to be one coming out from GCM.org for 2008 it should be moving along. There is a lot to making a coin - the least of which is finances.
The question to me is - has a consensus been reached on what to send off to a company to receive final art work for a coin and to get a quote? That is the first step ~ which as we can see ~ can be lengthy!
Moving along is a great thing, but many people missed out on helping with the coin last time. That was one of the reasons for creating a newsletter - to get the word out to those that do not visit the site so often as others.
Agreed. I know how long a coin takes and all the companies are getting deluged right now with the price increases on metals. Everyone is trying to beat the curve. Some are busier than others and some better able to cope with the increase in volume.Quote:
Originally Posted by brdad
Ok,
I agree with all ya'all.
But ,and it's a BIG but, there are ideas out there now. I don't see that anyone has said, "OK, Here are the 2 or 3 ideas for a coin that the board or whoever has agreed on, NOW VOTE!!!!" I don't mean on the Photo Gallery Page, I mean on an actual thread. Another thing is cost. The people who want the coin will be paying for it ,Correct ? Or does someone end up stuck with too many coins?
It'll probabally cost more for a shaped coin than a round one, right?
Maybe it would be an idea to make a, 2008 - 2009 Caching Season Coin.
There are cachers that have had hundreds if not thousands of coins made and one has recently helped me out with a coin, "Situation". I don't know if they are board members or not, but, if they wanted to, they could be like a coin adviser or something.
I'm not wanting any HEATED discussion about this . I am a curious Maine Coin buying, Cacher and I'd like to know.
I like the Lobster Snowshoe coin and the Maine State shaped coin and would purchase either one!
Opalsns
In my opinion, the duty of the Advisory Board is to protect the interests of the web site and not run projects. The members run projects. This helps the board provide fair oversight and allow the membership as much freedom as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by hollora
Sudonim volunteered to manage the first coin project before the advisory board was created. He did such a great job with the first coin, it was easy to accept his offer the second time.
I like the ideas put out so far on the snowshoes and/or lobster on the other side. I'm ready to start putting in artwork to the manufacturer at any time, but like the '07 coin, the sticking point is getting a consensus on the preliminary designs. I'm good with numbers, but nobody has ever accused me of being an artist.
Maybe we can post some design suggestions in the newsletter, or start an artwork themed thread and post a link to it on the newsletter? If people agree that we want a 2008 coin, I'd like to get the ordering process going before the end of summer as my busy season starts up around November and I'd like to have the coins mailed out before then.
How about a design contest? Everyone that wanted to could come up with a final completed design, front and back and and post the image on a thread just for the contest. Give a deadline for entries. Then let Sudonum, Since he's willing to run with this, pick the final 2 designs. Those 2 designs will be posted and given a deadline for voting.
The magic word is DEADLINE !!!! Everyone knows there is a coin coming out and everyone can tell someone etc...
There has to be a time limit or it will run into next year! Unless a 2008 - 2009 Caching season coin was to be made.
I want to say again,... I like all designs I've seen and would buy any of them if it was minted!!
Thanx for listening,
Opalsns
I like the idea. I would be afraid that not to many people would contribute to the contest that have not already posted there ideas though. I could be wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Opalsns
Then they probabally just don't want to enter.
Deadline !!!!! The magic word !!! If they don't have an entry in by the deadline, Oh Well !
I will sit this one out only because I'm new, It's late in the year and I really like the idea's out there now. Lobster/Snowshoe and Maine State Shaped coin.
The contest Idea could be for the 2009 coin, everyone will know about it by then and there could be a prize, like the person with the winning coin design gets 2 free coins. 1 to keep and 1 to trade. Just an idea.
What does everbody think about voting on the 2 designs they have now and starting a contest for next year ?
Start taking entries January 1st 2009 and making the DEADLINE for entries February 1st 2009. Let Sudonum or whoever takes on the job ,Have the month of February to pick 2 or 3 coin designs, then put them out to be voted on during the month of March with the voting DEADLINE being March 31st 2009. The winning design would be annouced and sent in to be worked out on April 1st 2009.
Or something on that idea, Just a thought.
But as of right now I would vote for the snowshoe front/lobster back coin because it's different than any coin I've seen. It also represents summer and winter. I don't know who's Idea it was and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. I just like that coin.
Opalsns
:)I like everyone's comments here, so this is a suggestion:
Let's start a new poll thread where all proposals are posted and everyone can vote for one. One person would need to start this new thread so that all proposals are posted before voting starts. I really haven't gotten the hang of posting pictures in threads yet, and I know that's not an excuse not to volunteer to do this simple quick task, but if someone who does know now how to would volunteer, that'd be great!
I suggest for a timeline:
April 11th: Someone volunteer to post proposals in new poll thread. Perhaps the easiest way to do so is to request that "artists" send their proposals by email?
April 18th: All artists get proposals to thread poster.
April 26th: Deadline for posting thread, voting begins! Deadline for volunteer who'll submit design to manufacturer and handle finances/delivery of coins (Sudinom?)
May 1st: Newsletter released with link
May 21st: Voting Polls close (this is so that I can post the winner in the Newsletter that gets reviewed by the Board through the 31st)
June 1st: Newsletter released with announcement of winning design. Deadline for submittal to manufacturer.
That sounds like a great plan to me !!!
How would the vote be handled? Do we vote on that same thread and then count the posts?
Opalsns
not an entry
not an entry
Timeline's gonna have to be a little longer than that. I'll be out of the country from the middle of next week until early May.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Medawisla
How about this...
I will volunteer to start now taking email photos ( jpeg or gif ) of completed Front and Back ideas for 2008 coin contest. I will accept designs untill midnight (est )April 27, 2009.
On Monday, April 28, 2009 I will post thread with All entries at same time. I will not post names, only the designs. If there are duplicate designs, the first one recieved, by date and time , will be accepted only!!!! Voting Begins as soon as thread is posted.
Voting ENDS Midnite ( EST ) May 11, 2009.
May 12, 2009 Winning design is a announced and Sudonum takes over !!!!
When coins are recieved, the winner gets free coin.
What Do you think?????
Let me know today and I will post address to accept photos.
Opalsns
I am confused as to why we need to email photos to any individual for the contest or even submissions? We have a place in the gallery title Maine Geocoin Inputs that was designed for inputs and suggestions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Opalsns
The other issue I have with this is that we have never had a design submitted that ran without modification.
If all entries are shown at the same time, we have no way to change minor parts of a design. With the other ones, several designs were posted, people said what they liked/didn't like, changes were made and we found something that most of us were happy with.