+Rockin Roddy Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) I feel like a proud papa, Oakcoins and I worked together to bring you a new geocoin, The Geocacher's Road Atlas Geocoin! Coin is a hinged road atlas type design with the map of the USA in the center, a list of the different cache types on the back and the front is made to look much like a Rand McNally road atlas! I'll try to get a picture as soon as I can! Coins are antique nickel and antique bronze with the 3-D raised center "map" featuring locations of the first cache, GS headquarters, GW 2008, 1st Annual GW, MWGB 2008 and GCF 2008. All of the major highways across the USA are marked in red. The front has 4 pictures detailing different regions of the USA (desert, country, city and a boat sailing on a lake), these are accented by the colors of the geocaching logo filling in around the 2-D raised pictures. Coin is 1.75" x 1.25" closed and opens to a nice 1.75" x 2.75" when opened...and these are nice and hefty!! Coins are trackable and have their own custom icon!! I was sent a few of each metal, but I'm not sure what to do. I plan to gift a few of these to some really special people, leaving me a very few with which to do as I please. Anyone have a suggestion?? I could truly use some money for personal reasons, but I'm not good with ebay. Besides, there are so many great people in here, maybe I should just give them away in cointests?!? Of course, I like to trade when I get the scarce opportunity too...what to do, what to do... Stupid camera will not cooperate, but picture in post #10!! Edited November 21, 2008 by Rockin Roddy Link to comment
+usyoopers Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Those sound really cool, can't wait to see the pictures!! Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Can't wait to see it! Link to comment
+burgessfour Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Wow, they sound awesome! I can't wait to see the pictures Link to comment
Erica-opoly Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Nice Coin I saw the pic on the pre-sale page. Is there a Canadian version in the works? Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Sound's really cool! I've been waiting so long to get an idea of what they will look like! What to do, What to do...Make sure to keep at least one for yourself!! Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Nice Coin I saw the pic on the pre-sale page. Is there a Canadian version in the works? I didn't see it, could you send me the link?? Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Nice Coin I saw the pic on the pre-sale page. Is there a Canadian version in the works? I didn't see it, could you send me the link?? Yeah...Me Too Link to comment
+ThirstyMick Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Noticed em on Oak the other day and I HAD to have one. Great job Roddy!!!! I say ebay em, I'm not an ebayer, but if you need the money it's probably the best bet, and I'm sure such an awesome coin will do well (maybe wait until they're sold out, which should be any second now) Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so happy for ya, Roddy! I know you've been wanting to do this one for a while! Here's a pic hotlinked from Oak's page! Link to comment
+Team Fehling Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Rockin Roddy, YOU ROCK!!! These coins are awesome. They will be a hit -- I will be ordering one in each color!! BTW here is the link to where they are: http://www.geoswag.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/pre34.html Heidi Link to comment
Beefy4605 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) Thats a cool coin Roddy.I'll be in touch about buying some. Edited November 21, 2008 by Beefy4605 Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) I think they've offered these at a great price too! THANKS for the kind words! I had told Tod about this idea way beck when, we were just worried no one would have interest so it took a bit to approach Oakcoins! They did an AWESOME job! I must add, when you hold these in your hand, they scream quality! The hinges work beautifully, they feel very smooth and aren't flimsy feeling in any way! The coin has a lip so the sides close together perfectly while allowing the 3-D inside "pages". Well done! Edited November 21, 2008 by Rockin Roddy Link to comment
+BlueMotmot Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 very nice job!!! time for papa to smoke a cigar! Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I knew they would turn out awesome and they did!! I'd ebay a few....... Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 What an excellent coin idea. Nicely done. Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Great job Rod! I saw these a few days ago on the presale page. Link to comment
+DaFunkyFrogs Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 great lookin coin, RR........ Link to comment
+hollora Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Just caught this thread ~ those are awesome Rod! Link to comment
+Degai Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Rod, what an awsome coin design! My suggestion would be to trade with me! My personal coin should be at my house in a few days (fingers crossed). I am terrible with cointests, so that wouldn't help me! Good Luck! Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 These are cool. Got one of each earlier. Link to comment
+DJ.J.ROCK Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 NICE CONCEPT!!! LOVE THE HINGE IDEA!! YOU MAY HAVE TO START A SERIES WITH THAT HINGE!! BE SURE TO SAVE ONE SO WE CAN TRADE WHEN THAT DESIGN I SENT YA COMES TO LIFE!! Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Very very cool. Order placed. Thank you! : ) Edited November 22, 2008 by Jackalgirl Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm so happy for ya, Roddy! I know you've been wanting to do this one for a while! Here's a pic hotlinked from Oak's page! WOW! Beautiful coin!!!!! It opens like a book.... excellent idea!!!!! Good Job Roddy!!! Link to comment
+earthrooster Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Me being a trucker, these are Great!! I ordered one of each today Good job! Link to comment
+Droo Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Missed the pre-sale announcement so I'm glad I found this thread.... as a big map fanatic I had to order a couple. Nice job. Link to comment
gridlox Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The coin has a lip so the sides close together perfectly while allowing the 3-D inside "pages". Well done! Wow!! These turned out really awesome!! Glad the lip idea worked well. I wasn't sure how well it was going to line up with the hinge to let it close properly when I was desinging them. Definately a technical challenge that the mint was able to pull off well. D-man Link to comment
+kd solo Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Cool coin if you have any to trade I would like to trade my personal one for one. Link to comment
+dardevle Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 These look way COOOL!!!!!!!!! I will definatly be ordering a couple! Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Saw these on the presale page when I was ordering a different coin and somehow they found there way into my order. Love the look of them. Link to comment
+JABs Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I'm so happy for ya, Roddy! I know you've been wanting to do this one for a while! Here's a pic hotlinked from Oak's page! Now that would be something to see. Link to comment
+Geo.Error Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) congrats with your design a great looking coin ooopsssssss edit : i have a idea..the next coin with a map from Europe or Australian or.............go so on Edited November 24, 2008 by Geo.Error Link to comment
+kmmlynch Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nice coin, couldn't resist. If it gets here in time it will be in a stocking, if not I am going to have to come up with something about why I had to have it. Isn't there a saying when holiday shopping "one for you, two for me". Well this one and bewitched would be my two. Now I have something to look for in the mail. Maybe I'll even be motivated to get the mail on the cold wet weather days. I am a newbie and can see this getting the best of my control. Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I am a newbie and can see this getting the best of my control. Ahhh, another one converted over to the dark side, muhahaha!!!! Link to comment
+usyoopers Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Got mine today, that sure was fast! They are a really great looking coin! Link to comment
+burgessfour Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I got mine today and I love them! The coins open very smoothly and have a sturdy feel to ithem, thanks for the awesome coins! Link to comment
+Team Fehling Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I too got mine today... Awesome coin -- I really like the design on this one, and it is such a great idea. Great job with the designs!!!! Heidi Link to comment
+zazth Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We got ours today. I was impressed by how well this one fits together. It moves smoothly too. Link to comment
+Suzyfishn Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Cool coins. I've already got my preorder in! Can't wait to see it. Link to comment
+ThirstyMick Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm so happy for ya, Roddy! I know you've been wanting to do this one for a while! Here's a pic hotlinked from Oak's page! That tiny picture does these coins NO justice. Mine came in the other day and I regret only buying one, this is an awesome coin, great job ....wish I had it with me on my roadtrip Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Very cool and very well done! I'm going to have to take a pic of the atlas in my cachemobile. The damage of the faithful map is never-ending Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 The coin has a lip so the sides close together perfectly while allowing the 3-D inside "pages". Well done! Wow!! These turned out really awesome!! Glad the lip idea worked well. I wasn't sure how well it was going to line up with the hinge to let it close properly when I was desinging them. Definately a technical challenge that the mint was able to pull off well. D-man Yes, these worked out great, well done! I am amazed how well this was put together...and with only thoughts and suggestions. You brought my idea to life almost exactly as I envisioned it!! THANKS for all the kind words everyone! I will be trying to get some trades set up soon, so email me if you are interested!! Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 I see the AS are all sold out? I'll tell you this, the AB was my favorite hands down!! It shows the detail better IMHO...and it's one of my favorite metals of course! Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Coins in the mailbox today. Very nice looking coin. Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Nice Coin I saw the pic on the pre-sale page. Is there a Canadian version in the works? Yes, ditto that. Hey Rod if you aren't interested in doing another for the Canadians....may I suggest someone whose done some amazing design work recently....Theotokos!!!! What say mate? Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 ooooh and an Aussie road trip atlas! Now THERE is a road trip! Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Nice Coin I saw the pic on the pre-sale page. Is there a Canadian version in the works? Yes, ditto that. Hey Rod if you aren't interested in doing another for the Canadians....may I suggest someone whose done some amazing design work recently....Theotokos!!!! What say mate? Let me work on this with my friends from Oakcoins and see what they think...hang on!! Link to comment
+crcclu Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow! I really want a couple of these. I can't locate where to get them. Help please! Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Rockin Roddy, YOU ROCK!!! These coins are awesome. They will be a hit -- I will be ordering one in each color!! BTW here is the link to where they are: http://www.geoswag.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/pre34.html Heidi Wow! I really want a couple of these. I can't locate where to get them. Help please! Edit to add...Hi there, you coinkidnapper you! Thank You for taking good care of my GeoToken, and giving it such a great tour!! Edited November 27, 2008 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT Link to comment
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