RIVER RAT - ceramic hybrid scrown (1 Viewer)

[Himewad]

I have a small sample set of genuine TRK scrown chips, and they are fantastic. And they are fantastic-ly priced, so I won't be owning an authentic TRK chip set anytime soon. So when I saw these ceramic hybrid chips with the scrown mold, I knew that I had to pounce. The "River Rat" is a term that one of my regulars uses whenever someone sucks out a winning card on the river. And me being me, I decided to make an entire chip set out of his table talk.

I wanted TRK-style edge spots, which made perfect sense combined with the scrown mold. The colors may not be TRK colors, but I always like using bright colors in my chip sets. Now, a rat isn't exactly an appealing character to build a theme around, but a male and female rat tubing on the river enjoying a cold beverage? Now we're getting somewhere! I love the silhouette design, and I like that the only color on the label comes from the denomination - I think it adds to the retro-feel of the label.

The cut cards are the aluminum versions made by JL Customs, and the dealer button was made a while back. I will be making a new dealer button to match the font used on the chips, and I'll be adding a nickel chip to the set soon. I do have a few sample sets still available - send me a PM if interested. Enjoy the pictures!

Each chip, including the newly added nickels.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I love my sample set! These are very neat chips and the new hybrid chip format is game changer, in my opinion. The chip blanks are a bit thicker than cards mold, and the edges seem a touch sharper. These are awesome chips available at entry level pricing. Nice job on the design too James. Great colors and a neat vintage looking label design.

 

[swana]

Love the labels... Has that "river boat" feeling but with a totally unique take. Great execution! Congrats!

 

[Beakertwang]

Does this mean you're playing cash games at your place now?

 

[BGinGA]

The chip blanks are a bit thicker than cards mold

Pretty sure all of the Tina ceramics (and elsewhere) are 3.3mm thick.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Pretty sure all of the Tina ceramics (and elsewhere) are 3.3mm thick.

Individual chips may "round" to 3.3mm, but any cards mold barrels that I've measured are just a little over 65mm. I only have 6 of these newer chips, but even with that few of them, the stack of 6 is noticeably slightly taller than a stack of 6 cards mold. These 6 measure 19.88mm which multiplied out for 20 chips comes to 66.27mm. So possibly around 1mm taller than a barrel of CM.

James, you have cards mold chips don't you? Would you be willing to photograph a barrel of these new hybrids next to a barrel of cards mold?

 

[Himewad]

James, you have cards mold chips don't you? Would you be willing to photograph a barrel of these new hybrids next to a barrel of cards mold?

43mm cards mold / 39mm ceramic hybrid scrown / 39mm ceramic hybrid plain / 39mm CPC CSQ

 

[Himewad]

In the same order …

 

[Himewad]

Does this mean you're playing cash games at your place now?

We are inching closer. I think we will start with some small stakes just to get people used to the circus games. Then I'll have them hooked.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Thanks for the thorough comparison James. So the new scrown hybrids are almost as tall as a barrel of minty Paulsons! Very cool!

We are inching closer. I think we will start with some small stakes just to get people used to the circus games. Then I'll have them hooked.

Yep, Cash is KING! I enjoy playing in an occasional tournament. Like maybe once every couple of months. But I would play cash a couple of times a week if I could find more good home game hosts.

 

[BottomPair7]

I have a small sample set of genuine TRK scrown chips, and they are fantastic. And they are fantastic-ly priced, so I won't be owning an authentic TRK chip set anytime soon. So when I saw these ceramic hybrid chips with the scrown mold, I knew that I had to pounce. The "River Rat" is a term that one of my regulars uses whenever someone sucks out a winning card on the river. And me being me, I decided to make an entire chip set out of his table talk.

I wanted TRK-style edge spots, which made perfect sense combined with the scrown mold. The colors may not be TRK colors, but I always like using bright colors in my chip sets. Now, a rat isn't exactly an appealing character to build a theme around, but a male and female rat tubing on the river enjoying a cold beverage? Now we're getting somewhere! I love the silhouette design, and the only color coming from the denomination adds to the retro-feel of the label.

The cut cards are the aluminum versions made by JL Customs, and the dealer button was made a while back. I will be making a new dealer button to match the font used on the chips, and I'll be adding a nickel chip to the set soon. My samples are completely gone, so no need to ask. Enjoy the pictures!

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Love this set! I'm a big fan of a blue $1. Glad to see you start playing some cash games.

 

[LiveCashGuy]

Great looking set. Do you prefer the solid/straight lines on your new set versus the “variable” rolling edge marks? My feeling is the variable rolling edge spots look a little too uniform in “trying” to look like the variable clay rolling edge… just my opinion.

 

[Himewad]

Great looking set. Do you prefer the solid/straight lines on your new set versus the “variable” rolling edge marks? My feeling is the variable rolling edge spots look a little too uniform in “trying” to look like the variable clay rolling edge… just my opinion.

No preference. They are both awesome!

 

[CraigT78]

River rats is my fantasy football team name for years. If you have samples available later, I'd love to buy a set!

I have a small sample set of genuine TRK scrown chips, and they are fantastic. And they are fantastic-ly priced, so I won't be owning an authentic TRK chip set anytime soon. So when I saw these ceramic hybrid chips with the scrown mold, I knew that I had to pounce. The "River Rat" is a term that one of my regulars uses whenever someone sucks out a winning card on the river. And me being me, I decided to make an entire chip set out of his table talk.

I wanted TRK-style edge spots, which made perfect sense combined with the scrown mold. The colors may not be TRK colors, but I always like using bright colors in my chip sets. Now, a rat isn't exactly an appealing character to build a theme around, but a male and female rat tubing on the river enjoying a cold beverage? Now we're getting somewhere! I love the silhouette design, and I like that the only color on the label comes from the denomination - I think it adds to the retro-feel of the label.

The cut cards are the aluminum versions made by JL Customs, and the dealer button was made a while back. I will be making a new dealer button to match the font used on the chips, and I'll be adding a nickel chip to the set soon. My samples are completely gone, so no need to ask (although more may be coming soon). Enjoy the pictures!

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[Himewad]

Not sure if I mentioned this before, but if anyone is interested in buying a set of these River Rat chips, send me a PM.

And I will be getting more sample sets. I am getting an extra barrel+ of each denomination for the heck of it, eventually including nickel chips.

 

[LiveCashGuy]

Just to confirm, these are the same set up as the the “greek mold” with a recess for label/sticker but just with a different mold of course? Are chips and labels smooth? Glossy or matte? Any spinner issues that the cards mold seem to have? Thanks.

 

[Himewad]

Just to confirm, these are the same set up as the the “greek mold” with a recess for label/sticker but just with a different mold of course? Are chips and labels smooth? Glossy or matte? Any spinner issues that the cards mold seem to have? Thanks.

Yes, essentially the same but on a different mold. From what I have been told (because I don’t have a sample of the New Greek Mold chips), the ceramic hybrid scrown chips may be slightly thicker at just over 3.3mm. The labels are textured with a matte finish, but not nearly as textured as Gear textured labels. Almost more “subtle bumps” on the label surface as opposed to a crosshair texture. Close up picture is below. I may have a few spinners, but I also have well over 1000 chips. Much better ratio than the cards mold chips IMO.

 

[deeoohhgee]

I have a small sample set of genuine TRK scrown chips, and they are fantastic. And they are fantastic-ly priced, so I won't be owning an authentic TRK chip set anytime soon. So when I saw these ceramic hybrid chips with the scrown mold, I knew that I had to pounce. The "River Rat" is a term that one of my regulars uses whenever someone sucks out a winning card on the river. And me being me, I decided to make an entire chip set out of his table talk.

I wanted TRK-style edge spots, which made perfect sense combined with the scrown mold. The colors may not be TRK colors, but I always like using bright colors in my chip sets. Now, a rat isn't exactly an appealing character to build a theme around, but a male and female rat tubing on the river enjoying a cold beverage? Now we're getting somewhere! I love the silhouette design, and I like that the only color on the label comes from the denomination - I think it adds to the retro-feel of the label.

The cut cards are the aluminum versions made by JL Customs, and the dealer button was made a while back. I will be making a new dealer button to match the font used on the chips, and I'll be adding a nickel chip to the set soon. My samples are completely gone, so no need to ask (although more may be coming soon). Enjoy the pictures!

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[BEANO52]

My small sample set is amazing!

 

[Nanook]

Not sure if I mentioned this before, but if anyone is interested in buying a set of these River Rat chips, send me a PM.

And I will be getting more sample sets. I am getting an extra barrel+ of each denomination for the heck of it, eventually including nickel chips.

Just saw this. Sending PM

 

[Himewad]

I have some more 6-chip sample sets available if anyone still wants to check out these chips. Just send me a PM. At a later date, you will also get a 5-cent chip shipped in a plain envelope when I receive them in the current order.

Also, I received my new River Rat dealer buttons earlier this week. The font on the old DB didn't match my new chip set, so I needed an updated version.

 

[Himewad]

Last call! If anyone wants to order some of these River Rat chips for a set, let me know in the next hour!

 

[Himewad]

River Rat nickel chips on the ceramic hybrid small crown mold have arrived!

 

[eightyWon]

I'll take a sample set if you still have some @Himewad. I love the theme!

 

[Himewad]

I'll take a sample set if you still have some @Himewad. I love the theme!

Yep! I’m away from the house right now. If I forget to reach out by tomorrow, shoot me a PM.

 

[Himewad]

If anyone is interested in buying chips on Tina's ceramic hybrid scrown mold, there is a group buy happening here. The only way to get them AFAIK.

https://www.pokerchipper.com/index....-dash-hybrid-gb-open-now-until-4-1-2024.1102/

 

[Himewad]

The new full set, plus cut cards and dealer buttons.

 

[turboj623]

The new full set, plus cut cards and dealer buttons.

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Man, I could use one of those 80mm river rat buttons if you ever order more, put me down for at least 2.

 

[UncleMilty]

Ha! And now I’m seeing the cut cards and big button for the first time, and I’ve gotta ask

 

[Himewad]

If you want the cut cards, just send a message to @Potsie1 . I’ll let anyone buy them from him if you want them. As for the dealer button … keep your eyes peeled in the group buy subforum in the next few weeks or so.