We may want to start with a poll of who is realy interested in a Matsui tournament set for 2019.
Then, lets get some input on what are deal breakers, must haves, etc...
We should be able to narrow it down sonewhat.
I want one. I would be in for 1200pcs or so. But I want bold primary base colours, with colourful accents. 39-40mm. Im open to edges.
But the theme of the inlay? I have to agree the “Poker After Midnight” isnt great for a pro-level tourney set, that stands the test of time. Too “cutesy”. Too “boutiqe”.
One thing that I was sure of when I started this thread was that it would be impossible to please everyone....
and that's ok. It's just going to be a question of finding something as close to a consensus as we can get before we're ready to make an official group buy post. If there's enough interest at that point, we go. If not, we don't. Simplicity.
Regarding a poll: you're welcome to start one if you wish but I figure that would be sort of redundant. Given this thread is not just radio silence and has lots of contributions thus far tells me that there IS interest enough in a 2019 matsui GB.
As you all know very well, there are a lot of things that need to coalesce to make a successful set:
- mould
- tribute or original
- inlay design/theme
- base colors
- spots style
- spot colors
It's not exactly an easy thing to get all of this exactly right... and what "exactly right" is varies depending on which chipper you're talking to.
Thus, if you all will kindly allow me the to put on my project leader hat for a moment, I would suggest that we focus on one issue at a time and come to a decision on it before moving on. If there is no decision or deadlock we can table it temporarily.
Let's start by hashing out the mould. Once we have a consensus of what mould this GB will be we can aptly move on to the next item.
The initial moulds along with others suggested are:
CC730a
CC720a
CC620a
CC320d
CC620f
There wasn't much interest in 730a (likely due to cost?) so I'm striking that. That leaves us with four.
The 720's would look really interesting and unique when stacked IMHO.
Some have said that 620a is too plain, and they're right. I just happen to like the 620a's simplicity (plus seeing how cool
@Pinball's looked in his pics really swayed me).
I think I want to renege on my initial stance on the 320. Every mock I see or make involving those just looks too... busy. The rounded spots on the 720 are just so much more appealing.
Regarding the 620f, I think you'd see more edge spot than base chip when they are stacked.
Given the above and everyone's comments so far: can we select the 720a mould and move onward?