TMNT II TGRI Ooze Canister w/ Metal End Caps *RUN 2 CLOSED*
 

1/27/10 Update
Ok, so Run II is a For sure go

Everything in the 12/10/09 Update below applies.

This will be a pre-order run.

So, those interested please shoot me a PM to get on the Run II Order list and I’ll send you payment instructions.

The shop lead time starts when I place the order, so try to get the payment in as soon as possible.

As people Pay, I'll move their names form the interest list to the Order list (this is also the shipping sequence, (pay first - ships first)
RUN II ORDER LIST
1) slimer28 - Paid
2) LooneyBin - Paid
3) Homelessboxboy - Paid
4) newhire13 - Paid
5) slimeguy - Paid
6) Navin Johnson - Paid
7) jimbo7 - Paid
8) TheRealVenkman - Paid
9) Boomerjinks - Paid
10) Crix - Paid
11) pchrisbosh1 - Paid
12) That80sGuy - Paid
13) Leon Zundinger - Paid
14) Dane E5R - Paid
15) Ectoplasm22 - Paid
16)

01/19/10 Update
Since there has been an overwhelmingly positive response to the Ooze Canisters and because I have received multiple requests to do a second run Im going to start an interest list for Run II.
I wont be doing anything with the second run until the first run is completed, but the list open for those interested.
Hopefully we can get enough interest to move forward with Run II.
1) Homelessboxboy - Added to Order list^
2) Powlowski - Dropped Out
3) AZspidey - Dropped Out
4) pchrisbosh1 - Added to Order list^
5) slimer28 - Added to Order list^
6) newhire13 - Added to Order list^
7) CaptainEO - Dropped Out
8) That80sGuy - Added to Order list^
9) TheRealVenkman- Added to Order list^
10) Dane E5R - Added to Order list^
11) LooneyBin- Added to Order list^
12) Pitbull - Dropped Out
13) Navin Johnson- Added to Order list^
14) jimbo7 - Added to Order list^
15) slimeguy - Added to Order list^
16) Boomerjinks - Added to Order list^
17) Crix - Added to Order list^
18) jonathonderek
19) Lost Angel - Dropped Out
20) Busterchris
21) Ectoplasm22 - Added to Order list^
22) Sylar25 - Pending Money Order
23)



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12/18/09 Update
Today is the day Im placing the order with the Machine Shop so Im locking the run list.

Thanks to everyone for your prompt payments.

-Charles


12/10/09 Update

Ok Dudes, I’ve got the final cost for these Canisters.

First, a recap of what you're getting.

These Canisters will have 2 Machined Aluminum End Caps. The machine shop will start off with getting the outside diameter of the solid stock down to the correct size, then hallow out the inside to the dimension of the acrylic tube. The Caps are then going to have the 6 slots machined into them.

The main body of the Canister will be made of a Clear Acrylic tube, cut to the proper length, minus the thickness of the end cap so the overall completed length will be 14 inches long.

Then the part that has caused the most grief- the Rolled Aluminum Spacer plates.
Each Canister will have 2 rolled Aluminum plates that fit perfectly between the two end caps. They will be glued onto opposites sides of the acrylic tube.
When I say rolled plate, it means that the shop will take flat stock aluminum and roll it so it matches the diameter of the acrylic tube perfectly.
Here is a quote from the machine shop explaining why it is a difficult part to manufacture:
And Finally, The TGRI logo decals.
Pretty straight forward, black vinyl decals.
I traced TGRI letters from multiple screen shots of the film to get the “font” just right, and the size/spacing perfect.
Also, I've had a few requests for Comic style TCRI decals on their canisters, so that’s an available option if you prefer the comic version of the company name.

Ok, now the purchase details.

The lead time for the shop is roughly 6 weeks, add a week assembly time, and we’re looking at about a 50 day turnaround time.

This will be a pre-order run.

Also, I was hoping to have a prototype to show, but since Im trying to keep the cost as low as possible, I was unable to do so.
Again, a message from the shop:
Just know that I have used this shop before and they do great work, and I’m not going to accept anything then perfection from any of my vendors on this project.

So, those interested please shoot me a PM to get on the list and I’ll send you payment instructions.

The shop lead time starts when I place the order, so try to get the payment in as soon as possible.

Thanks,
-Charles

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Not that I want to burst your bubble man, but historically, the only canisters the fanbase has shown interest in are the actual props from the film.

Thanks for your input, but to my knowledge no one has built/done a run of screen accurate replicas of the canisters.

there have been some on ebay over the years, which didn't sell.

But who knows! Maybe everyone on the board will want one of yours. I'm just saying that it hasn't ended well in the past, and I would hate for you to end up making a bunch of expensive props you can't sell. Just my 2 cents.

bubble burster...

nobody likes you. Oh snap! :-P

I probably wouldn't buy one either.

Maybe if you make it into a desk lamp or something other than just a prop it might sell.***

-ms

***desklampideacopywrittenbyrickybobbyinc cannotusewithoutwrittenpermissionofrickybobby :P

Ok....

?

:lol:

Not to worry, I've gotten a lot of interest on the prop forums, just thought you guys over here would be interested.

We're a weird crowd here. We're mostly into customizing toys. ;)

I would like one... But I would have to see it 1st and would like it to say T.C.R.I. NO "G"

You bet!
I can do them with TCRI

:)

I'd get one depending on the price.

I got a quote back for the metal logo/spacer plate that was way too high, so Im waiting to hear back from some other machine shops. I hope to have a firm end price by the first part of next week.

:)

I wouldnt mind seeing the finished product. Probably wouldnt pay high price for one tho.

Desklamp would be cool and yes, I am serious!!

You're welcome to dill a hole thru the end cap and put a bulb in it.

;)

Might take them out in the woods and shoot at them.

Please see first post for updated Purchasing info.

-Charles

Especially if it glowed Green...Heck a TCRI (or TGRI) Lava Lamp....AWESOME!!!

That would be pretty cool, and not too hard of a mod.

Soooooo, Can I put your name on the list? ;)

A couple things that add to the success of a run are Frequent updates, and Progress photos.

So, here are some.

http://gallery.mac.com/cklinejr/1001...tubes3/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/cklinejr/1001...tubes4/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/cklinejr/1001...tubes2/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/cklinejr/1001...tubes1/web.jpg

A couple tubes cut to length.
:)

Really?
No one from The Technodrome Forums wants a TGRI Canister? I thought you guys would be the most interested in them...

Im locking the run list this friday, if you want on the list, let me know!

-Charles

People are buying these without seeing what they look like? That sound kinda dangerous.. good luck to he buyers though

If I had the money, I'd be buying one. So far it looks like he has people working on this project that know what they're doing.

I have me working on this project.

Thanks for the compliment thou! :D

Yeah, the majority of this run is happening on the Replica Prop Forum, where pre-order runs are common and unusually happen without incident.

Like I said a while ago. Folks around here are mostly interested in the genuine article.

Edit: Never mind saw your post.

PROGRESS UPDATE:

Hello,

Just a little progress update for you.

I got the TGRI Decals and man did they turn out great!

http://gallery.mac.com/cklinejr/1001...label1/web.jpg

Updated first post

The Run list is locked.

Thanks to everyone who signed up!

I'll post updates and progress photos as I have them.

-Charles

Exactly, I mean, Not hating but Like Archon said, unless they are actual movie props,not alot of people will pay. Not a high price anyway. Anything over $50 really is overkill. Just out of curiosity, how much do these cost to make? Labor? But on top of that, gotta see a fully finished one first before any talk of a purchase.

I wish I had the money to splurge on one; I think these will be really cool. I have a lot of confidence in this guy's work.

Seriously? :-?

People who actually understand what it takes to make something like this (custom machined metal) know that this is an awesome price.

Someone who does a lot of customed machined parts said it best on the replica prop forum: And not thats its any of your business, but the metal ends caps ALONE cost more then $35 to make, EACH! -Then add to that the cost of the 2 rolled metal TGRI plates, the custom cutout vinyl Decals (2 sets per can) and the Acrylic tube, and you might start to understand where the cost of these are coming from.

And if you read the first post on this thread, you'll see that this is a pre-order run of parts.
There is no way Im going to get just 1 made, just so I can show you what its going to look like.
Its going to look EXACTLY like the ones in the movie.

And besides the cost to make that 1 to show would have been $250+ and that cost would have had to be spilt into the total cost of each canister, thereby raising the end cost even more!

THANKS Oroku! I really appreciate your post.

Well, like I said, NOT HATING, just saying. I dont know if anyone here knows or cares how much metal costs right now. I dont know how many of us are actually buying metal. lmao. I see you have lots of buyers. Great, good luck to you and them. I wouldnt even think of spending $140+ on something I havent seen first. But maybe thats just me. However, usually there is atleast 1 finshed product just to see exactly what you would be getting. And for $250 you could almost get an actual prop from the movie,if that. Just my opinion, not trying to fight or anything. Heck I think its great that someone is taking the time to even do this kind of thing.

You did read this thread right?? These have real metal ends.
Anyone who would want to get a canister would care how much metal costs.

Where?

Let me see the finished product i may grab one.

thanks.

Yes I did read the thread and I understand they have real metal ends. Your point? Why would anyone who wants one of these care how much metal costs? I dont get it.

And there have been a few Ebay listings over the years,like Archon said. Those even had trouble selling.

Nevermind, if you don't understand Im not going to waste anymore time explaining it.

cklinejr, don't take it too hard. Turtles fandom is odd. One of the many examples of that is they're relativelly low interest in reproduction props compared to similar groups (TF fandom, Who fandom, and Ghostbusters fandom.)

It all depends on how authentic the finished product is. I think you could sell it on Ebay, maybe not so much here...