The Technodrome Forums - [For Sale] Interest: TMNT II TGRI Ooze Canister w/ Metal End Caps

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
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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:

Quote:

Charles

On the rolled part, that is right at the minimum for our roller so it gets to be a little tricky.
we will need to roll the part much longer than it needs to be and then we will have to cut it down to size so that make it a little expensive to do.

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:

Quote:

Charles, to make two of these [end caps]would take us the better part of a day, the
cost to set up each operation would have to be divided into two parts, I
don't think you would be willing to pay what it would cost. This is why you
are seeing such a nice reduction from one quantity to another.

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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