+dorkfish Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am so very excited to announce the arrival of the Northern Atlantic Lobster Geocoins. These coins were made in partnership with the geocacher Shedew and turned out better than either of us ever imagined. We currently have 6 different versions available for purchase. Here is some information and pictures of the coins. Stats: - 2 inches x 1.236 inches x 3mm in thickness - Die cut coin with 4 cut outs - epoxy coated - All coins are $9.25 each except for the Twin Boiled Lobster edition. That version comes in pairs of identical coins with matching tracking numbers for $17.50. - trackable at geocaching.com with unique lobster icon - 500 coins minted, about 400 available for purchase. We may do a remint of any version. - A portion from the sale of each coin will be donated to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. You can read more about them by clicking here: http://www.whoi.edu/. Here is a link to view and purchase the coins: http://www.dorkfishcoins.com/cart/index.ph...ex&cPath=36 The picture below is of the Red Boiled Edition. The picture below is of the very rare Albino Lobster. It is estimated that only 1 in 100 million lobsters are albinos in color. This particular one glows in the dark too! Quote Link to comment
+Frank n Beck Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wow! we just love these! I hope ya still have some when payday gets here. Nice job! Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 They turned out very cute! Quote Link to comment
+OverTheEdge Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I really enjoy the coin design - ordered a couple... THANKS!! Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Thank you It looks like the Albino Coins are close to being sold out. I thought I'd post a picture of the Yellow Lobster Geocoins also. While the yellow lobster isn't quite as rare as the albino it still is pretty unique in that only one in thirty million are yellow. We also made this edition glow in the dark. Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wow, absolutely a must have to my collection. Really nice coins. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+Team FIREBOY Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Karma, can you hold onto a red one for me and I'll pick it up at GR?? Lemme know. Can't wait to see you. Jodi Quote Link to comment
+off-camber Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Nice coins! Ordered a set! Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Those are so cute!!!! I love the albino! Quote Link to comment
+hollora Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Cool coins - guess the albino is sold out - don't see it this AM. Being from Maine - of course these are cool! I love the opportunity to have one to send out and one to keep. Quote Link to comment
Erica-opoly Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I orderd a set (well almost..) If anyone ordered an extra albino i'd love to trade for it email me thru my profile for traders list. Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Gosh Karma, I was just thinking about you and the fact you'd been awfully quiet lately. Conjuring up bugs, I see! Great job. Quote Link to comment
+LionsLair Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 wow, selling fast! good thing I ordered when I did last night before bed or I would have missed the albino version... Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 This thread is kinda making me hungry Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Karma, can you hold onto a red one for me and I'll pick it up at GR?? Lemme know. Can't wait to see you. Jodi Ahhhhh shoot, I just saw this post. The individual boiled lobsters are sold out but I still have the Twin boiled lobsters. If you'd like me to bring a set of those for you I'd be happy too Just let me know & I am so excited to see you again!!!! Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The coolest thing about these geocoins isn't the neat translucent effect on the boiled lobster, or the amazing "dotted" screen printing that makes these look so authentic...Oh, no indeed. Those features don't even begin to scratch the surface of the true capability of these geocoins. Just like the clever "bottle-opener" geocoin, or the working navigational geocoins...this is yet another imaginative tool to help maximize your geocaching pleasure. These most ingenius geocoins were actually designed to deliver an authentic "lobster pinch" upon the geocacher of your choice! Just sneak up behind your favorite unsuspecting victim, target a nice fleshy part of their body, quickly press the lobster coin inwards and twist unmercifully. You'll be instantly entertained by a blood-curdling scream or a whimsical barrage of swear words. Watch as they writhe in pain and twist themselves around to see the distinctive mark you'll leave! You're certain to have hours of fun and delight with the new Northern Altantic Lobster Geocoins...only from Dorkfish. They'll be screaming for seafood! Quote Link to comment
+Frank n Beck Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Missed the albino version, anyone get an extra one of these? Quote Link to comment
+LionsLair Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 after reading this quote from the website "Rare Albino Northern Atlantic Lobster Geocoin" "- We apologize but this version is currently sold out. We may mint more in the future, that is yet to be determined at this time. " I had a suggestion I'm sure you or others have thought about... ...how about if they do get reminted, doing them in a different metal? that would differenteate(SP) the originals from the re-mints.... just a thought Quote Link to comment
LoriDarlin Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Karma!!!!!!!!!!! I read your thread too late!!!!!!!!! Good thing Fluttershy mentioned she got a few and off I went to order some LOL These are sooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!! You guys did a great job!!! Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Please do not torture cachers with these coins as our Citrus friend suggests, lol LionsLair, that is a good suggestion in regards to the remint. We are still unsure if or when we will remint but I like the idea of not doing a remint in black nickel due to all the plating issues I've had in the past with that particular metal. We'll definately keep everyone updated. Thanks again for all the great compliments We still have a few live lobsters and Twin lobsters left. Thx!!! Quote Link to comment
paganfrog Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The coolest thing about these geocoins isn't the neat translucent effect on the boiled lobster, or the amazing "dotted" screen printing that makes these look so authentic...Oh, no indeed. Those features don't even begin to scratch the surface of the true capability of these geocoins. Just like the clever "bottle-opener" geocoin, or the working navigational geocoins...this is yet another imaginative tool to help maximize your geocaching pleasure. These most ingenius geocoins were actually designed to deliver an authentic "lobster pinch" upon the geocacher of your choice! Just sneak up behind your favorite unsuspecting victim, target a nice fleshy part of their body, quickly press the lobster coin inwards and twist unmercifully. You'll be instantly entertained by a blood-curdling scream or a whimsical barrage of swear words. Watch as they writhe in pain and twist themselves around to see the distinctive mark you'll leave! You're certain to have hours of fun and delight with the new Northern Altantic Lobster Geocoins...only from Dorkfish. They'll be screaming for seafood! roflmfao THAT is the sort of thing i would have done to my husband. love your sense of humour, its warped just like mine Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The coolest thing about these geocoins isn't the neat translucent effect on the boiled lobster, or the amazing "dotted" screen printing that makes these look so authentic...Oh, no indeed. Those features don't even begin to scratch the surface of the true capability of these geocoins. Just like the clever "bottle-opener" geocoin, or the working navigational geocoins...this is yet another imaginative tool to help maximize your geocaching pleasure. These most ingenius geocoins were actually designed to deliver an authentic "lobster pinch" upon the geocacher of your choice! Just sneak up behind your favorite unsuspecting victim, target a nice fleshy part of their body, quickly press the lobster coin inwards and twist unmercifully. You'll be instantly entertained by a blood-curdling scream or a whimsical barrage of swear words. Watch as they writhe in pain and twist themselves around to see the distinctive mark you'll leave! You're certain to have hours of fun and delight with the new Northern Altantic Lobster Geocoins...only from Dorkfish. They'll be screaming for seafood! OH, I can't wait to try this theory out! Quote Link to comment
+off-camber Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Just got mine today!! THANKS These are so nice I hate to part with them...I may have to keep a few for myself... Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I got mine on Friday, they turned out really cute, great job! Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hi Everyone I just wanted to let those who missed out on the sale or who are interested in ordering more Lobster geocoins know that we have decided to do a presale for some additional coins from now until midnite on September 11th (Denver time). We made the decision to do a remint but I was unsure as to how many coins I should order. I've received a number of emails from people who were unable to purchase coins and I would feel horrible if they missed out due to me not ordering enough the second time around. Because of that I will be taking presale requests for the next two days. I plan on ordering a small amount of additional coins for those who may have missed out on the presale or who are reluctant to take part in a presale. I have done a presale in the past and everything went smoothly. I expect these coins to arrive within 2-3 weeks of September 12th. I will keep everyone updated through my website and also in the forums as to the progress of the coins. Here is a link to the presale page: http://www.dorkfishcoins.com/cart/index.ph...ex&cPath=36. Thank you to those who has written to say such nice things about these coins. We both loves these little coins and couldn't be more thrilled with the response they've received Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Title change at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+off-camber Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Great! now I can get the Albino I missed out on!! Quote Link to comment
+CyberChemist Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yay! I just put in my order for the four versions I missed out on. Thank you! Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I owuld be interested in trading for a red boiled lobster if anyone is getting an extra. Quote Link to comment
SoDakCachers Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I owuld be interested in trading for a red boiled lobster if anyone is getting an extra. email sent Quote Link to comment
+dragonflys Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 put my order in Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just a shameless bump by me. Presales will end in 8 hours. Thank you again to all Quote Link to comment
+Dolfy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'd also be interested in trading for a red boiled version if anyone has or is getting an extra. Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 This is just a quick update to let those who pre-purchased these coins know that I expect them to arrive on October 15th or 16th. These are taking about a week longer to finish than anticipated due to the complexity of the design, there are alot of tiny areas that need to be filled in with paint. As soon as the coins arrive they will promptly be inspected and mailed out the same day I receive. I did order a small amount of extra coins for anyone who might have missed out. Those will be placed on the website as soon as they arrive. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm looking for the pins...any word on those? Quote Link to comment
+River Cacher Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 This is just a quick update to let those who pre-purchased these coins know that I expect them to arrive on October 15th or 16th. These are taking about a week longer to finish than anticipated due to the complexity of the design, there are alot of tiny areas that need to be filled in with paint. As soon as the coins arrive they will promptly be inspected and mailed out the same day I receive. I did order a small amount of extra coins for anyone who might have missed out. Those will be placed on the website as soon as they arrive. Thanks! I will want some for sure. They look even better in hand. GREAT Job on these Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm looking for the pins...any word on those? Those are finished but will be shipped out with the lobster coins. I'll be placing those on the website as soon as they arrive. Thanks for the interest Quote Link to comment
+River Cacher Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'm looking for the pins...any word on those? Those are finished but will be shipped out with the lobster coins. I'll be placing those on the website as soon as they arrive. Thanks for the interest That is great to see there will be a pin with these great coins. What colors will the pin come in? Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm looking for the pins...any word on those? Those are finished but will be shipped out with the lobster coins. I'll be placing those on the website as soon as they arrive. Thanks for the interest That is great to see there will be a pin with these great coins. What colors will the pin come in? There will be some red boiled lobster pins in black nickel, some live lobster pins in copper, some glowing albino lobster pins in black nickel, some glowing yellow lobster pins in black nickel & some blue lobster pins in nickel Quote Link to comment
Erica-opoly Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Autumn the yellow lobster is in the pink An unusual yellow-coloured lobster has avoided a date with the cooking pot, and will soon have a new home - the Marine Centre Aquarium in Shippagan. appears on cbc.ca at the following URL: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/sto...ow-lobster.html Thought people might enjoy this Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Just a quick note to let those who pre-purchased these coins know they arrived today & will be shipped out today also. Any extra coins will be listed on the website later tonite. Thx Quote Link to comment
+snowball's-keepers Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Well, it took a little bit of determination but, I grabbed some holiday lobsters Cannot wait to see them! Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Well, it took a little bit of determination but, I grabbed some holiday lobsters Cannot wait to see them! Same here. For the first 12 minutes, It said they were "Sold Out". SCORE ! Quote Link to comment
+snowball's-keepers Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Well, it took a little bit of determination but, I grabbed some holiday lobsters Cannot wait to see them! Same here. For the first 12 minutes, It said they were "Sold Out". SCORE ! Yes, I was beginning to wonder if they could have all been sold off the site ahead of time or something. The clock was ticking past 2PM and they kept saying sold out!!! Then HAZA!!! Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 That dratted Internal Server Error again!! LOL I think there are still a couple of the green ones left right now. Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 She posted on her site that she's gonna order more tonight, so there should plenty of these snowflake lobsters to go around : ) Quote Link to comment
+Leafer54 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I was able to grab a couple. Can't wait to see them! Quote Link to comment
+kimba off track Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I got a few,went to check out and the boiled lobster got taken out! Oh while I got a green.. Remint Please!!! Quote Link to comment
+millieballon Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 That was hard working getting these coins! Actually i was online to buy the balloon coin, once they were in my basket i decided to wait and put also a lobster in. But they were hard to fetch. Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 i think i must have bought the last two green, because right after it said sold out. rsg Quote Link to comment
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