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I'm in for a sample set of these! Good stuff!
I'm thinking a barrel of each, a barrel of 1/4 blood, and a barrel of mostly blood - but that's me, not my wallet talking.
Huge Bond fan (but only the movies!) My parents took me to my first Bond film when I was 5 (Diamonds are Forever) and it's been said that my mom's crush on Sean Connery led to my first name... At any rate, I think that watching Bond movies has had an impact on my draw to casinos and in particular the poker table! I think I will begin on the Bond books in the very near future!
This is another great example of a solid passionate idea getting bounced around among equally passionate people in areas of theme, colors, edge spots, etc. and having the end product become a "classic"!
I have been happily following the maturing of this set and woke up to the unveiling of the "007" chip and the discussions on blood patterns and darkness... Absolutely great idea and Zombie's idea on 1/2 and 1/2 (#3 & #4) solves the dilemma that I was having with choosing between 3 & 4!
From chips to cut cards to felts to ANYTHING you have a winner! Congratulations!
I'd be thrilled to be included in the Samples list!
HD
I've really enjoyed watching these evolve too. They're going to turn out great!
I really like this idea. But instead of all 1/2 pies you might try a 1/4 pie chip with bottom 3/4 charcoal and the top 1/4 red. Then you could have an inlay that is about 1/4-1/3 covered on blood and another with the 1/2 pie that is approx 2/3 covered in blood. Obviously there would ultimately be a 50/50 mix of these in the final set. The new inlays with the extra drop in the center look much better IMHO. Of course, as stated before, it's your wallet we are all playing with.
I'm in for a sample set of these! Good stuff!
What a freakin beauty of a set. The 007 chip is phenomenal!
I'd love a sample of them if they are co into canada
I like 1 and 3, lean towards 1.
Very classy set of chips! In for a sample set, please.
I like 2,4 and 5A bit of an update with the chips and colours from the OP. I have added a couple of minor variations for comment. I will still try a few others I think.View attachment 15427
3d14 is also a choice.
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I'm not a fan of the retro Lav color. I think if you add a different spot color you need some more contrast.
I like 2,4 and 5
This set is badass! love the inlay and the Diamond B mold! Love your original colors! Ship it...Hi all,
I have been looking for a theme for a CPC custom set for ages, and although I obviously like the Phantom, I wanted something more sophisticated. As well as being a Phantom phan, I am a James Bond fan (particularly the novels). Without starting a "who is the best Bond" argument ;-) , I actually believe Timothy Dalton was an accurate portrayal of the Bond character in the novels. The Daniel Craig stories (except Quantum of Solace) are quite entertaining and his potrayal is adequate .
My previous sets of China Clays have carried a 'Phantom' theme and a 'Phantom-Bond' theme repsectively. The latter was called "Casino de Bangalla". It was a tribute to the Phantom's homeland and the Casino de Isthmus City from "Licence to Kill" (see attached pics).
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However, it is the fictional, exclusive London Gentleman's Club 'Blades', that I wish to base the chips on. Established in 1776, it is considered the finest of all the Clubs and boasts fine dining and high-stakes card games, including "a round poker table under a central chandelier where different variations of poker are hosted".
Unfortunately, money is an issue for me, plus shipping to Australia, so I cannot go for the extravagant spot-patterns or large numbers of chips. By the same token, I won't skimp on presentation for the sake of a few extra dollars. However, in any case, I believe that 'Blades' would would have chips with a more simple, and subdued look, and be less likley to have bright, gaudy colours and a variety of spots. It is a conservative Club with a rich history of members who are either statesmen, military heroes, or nobility.
We play poker once every 6-8weeks at the moment, and the stakes are 10c/20c (NLHE20). We would have a usual table of 6, sometimes 7, but I am happy with 6. The 3 denominations I usually have are 5, 25 & 100, but thought a 5, 20, 100 would be fine for 10/20, thereby limiting the number of 5's required (I still like having a third chip ).
At the moment, I have done the sums and believe I can budget for the following;
60 x 5c (Level 1);
325 x 20c (Level 3 - because it is going to be used the most and I thought, what the hell); and
60 x $1 (Level 3).
The colours are not set in stone, although I do like the 20c at the moment. I would be pleased to receive any comments or suggestions as to how I could best represent a 240-year old club.
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5c - 'Navy Blue' ('M', Bond's boss is an Admiral and Bond is a Commander in the RN) and 'Gold' for the sheer opulence of the Club;
20c - 'Gunmetal Gray' (Bond's Walther PPK), 'Battleship Gray' (Bond's Aston Martin DB5), and 'Scarlett (The blood spilt by Bond, but also the predominant colour in the 'Blades' gambling room); and
$1 - Purple for nobility (royalty) and the lavender for a subdued look.
The labels: I wanted an aged look. Comments welcome, but I am pretty happy with how they came out.
Thanks for reading. Any comments welcome.
Kind regards,
Adam
Thanks LD, much appreciated .This set is badass! love the inlay and the Diamond B mold! Love your original colors! Ship it...
After playing around with the chip tool, the 2 combinations I liked the best were your #1 and #2, but in the 1/8 spot. The thin spots are refined, yet add some "stand out" abilities - like pinstripes on a suit.
Without checking prices, I know this would put it up a price point. If you are really against the wall on cost, I would stick with the 1/6 spots, as the difference is fairly minimal.
One-time expense, spread out over the lifetime of the chips, is minimal. Get what you want -- you'll thank yourself long term many times over.
^^^^^^One-time expense, spread out over the lifetime of the chips, is minimal. Get what you want -- you'll thank yourself long term many times over.
Hi 10cent,
Sorry, missed the post as I haven't got the thread on 'watch' anymore. Thanks for your interest . You raise some great points and I have considered a few of them during the last couple of weeks. The idea has been around for a few years, and developed over time with the help of my late uncle (died horribly of cancer last year aged 47 - only 9 years older than me :-(). I thought about putting 'London' and the 'Pound' sign on it, but as you say, I don't live there . I don't think my crew will stretch to bigger denoms or plaques, but I did have a Casino Royale set at one stage with the plaques for tourney play. They were a big hit. 1776 is a red-letter day for you guys . Apparently Blades was established between 1775 and 1777, so I just went in between . It was a day of interest for the British as well I guess ;-).
Cheers mate.