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Carc Central Community => General => Topic started by: Decar on November 01, 2015, 10:59:22 AM
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Some of you saw the postman thread a while ago with the Orange Phantoms. I've finally had an excuse to pick up the new colour types from Cundco, so I could do some side-by-side shots with the originals.
Forgive my lighting - I was just using my camera phone under a house-hold bulb, but it gives you a pretty good idea.
I ordered them from a contact on BGG a few months ago; he's been prototyping some acrylic casts; so it's likely they will improve the in the future.
Some of the differences in colour are quite subtle, I can certainly see a few heads being scratched when playing with both colours at the same time. Greys/Purples/Blacks and Pinks and Reds end up being very similar when put side by side.
Originals:
(http://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/postman/phantoms/Phantoms_1.jpg)(http://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/postman/phantoms/Phantoms_2.jpg)
New Colours:
Pink, Brown, Orange, White, Purple
(http://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/postman/phantoms/Phantoms_3.jpg)
Grey & Purple:
(http://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/postman/phantoms/Phantoms_5.jpg)
The lighting doesn't really show off the deep purple here - but I think it could work better swapped over.
Black & White:
(http://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/postman/phantoms/Phantoms_4.jpg)
This has quite a nice effect, the White Phantom is much more see through but still have a ghostly sheen.
Pink & Red:
(http://www.tehill.net/carcassonne/postman/phantoms/Phantoms_6.jpg)
This is quite subtle and the out of focus doesn't help, but looking at the tiles in the background there's definitely a paler red.
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I love my Orange Phantom, I'll order Orange meeples next time I order from Cundco!
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Wow, these are great! So they will be available at some point?
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...want... :@
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.... NEED! ...
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They look amazing! Definitely need to be part of my collection!
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I've invited the creator here to let you know a bit more. I'm hoping he sees the positive feedback and shares some of his other creations with us too :D
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Of course I want them too.
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Oh man these are excellent! I'd love to get my hands on a set.
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I would love a set of white and purple, too. (This are the 7th and 8th colour, I own.) Well, I think, too, the purple suits well the original one intended for gray, so I would need white and gray.
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Wow! I want some of these, too. You did a great job, Decar! Thank you for finding that producer. I'd be in if we placed a collective order.
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Great news that these could become available. I would like to buy white, pink & grey.
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I've invited the creator here to let you know a bit more. I'm hoping he sees the positive feedback and shares some of his other creations with us too :D
Thanks for inviting me here, Decar! Carcassonne got me into modern boardgames. 8)
I just wanted to say a quick hello and to let those interested know that I'll be dyeing more stock (meeples) tonight, after which I will take some pictures to share here and for marketplace listings, links to which I'll also post here.
Thanks for your patience and interest! :orange-meeple: :pink-meeple: :violet-meeple: :brown-meeple: :white-meeple:
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Great to have you aboard MichMedia - Looking forward to see what you have in store for everyone :(y)
Plus you can take better photos than me :)
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Thanks for inviting me here, Decar! Carcassonne got me into modern boardgames. 8)
I just wanted to say a quick hello and to let those interested know that I'll be dyeing more stock (meeples) tonight, after which I will take some pictures to share here and for marketplace listings, links to which I'll also post here.
Thanks for your patience and interest! :orange-meeple: :pink-meeple: :violet-meeple: :brown-meeple: :white-meeple:
Welcome! :(y)
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these are SOOOO much better than what I have been trying to make......
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Hey all, here's the image and link I promised:
(https://img1.etsystatic.com/114/0/8903313/il_570xN.868035707_bu16.jpg)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/254836357/set-of-5-alt-colored-carcassonne
Purple behaved somewhat erratically, and I went back and forth on whether or not I liked the result. Ultimately, I decided to re-do the whole batch, and the resulting purple is pictured above. Those people who ordered previously: I will send you a new purple phantom, free of charge.
I have 12 sets remaining; tell your friends! ;D
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In case you do this again sometime, I have a future idea: for white make a foggier meeple...maybe even an actual whitish one. That way, the clear meeple can be for the official "naked" colour.
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They should be on the road for me. (http://i60.tinypic.com/3347k9s.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/dzdm5u.jpg)
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I'd like to take a set!
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Thanks for the interest, everyone; here are answers to a couple of FAQs I'm getting, in case others are wondering:
:neutral-meeple: The unfinished, natural wooden meeple set is not represented in my alt-colored set for two reasons: 1) they aren't painted a color or even finished for that matter, leading me to believe they are intended by HiG as a sort of DIY, finish-yourself set. Certainly if I were to play with them "natural" I would at least put a clear coat of varnish on them to keep the oils from my hands from discoloring them. And 2), because the dye process is additive in nature I have no way to remove existing color to get clear phantoms. It's like the holy grail of phantoms; completely invisible! ::)
:white-meeple: Some people would like to see a lighter phantom for white. As mentioned, I can't lighten them very much with consistency via dye. My recommendation: use my "white" (which is a lighter gray than black) for gray, and use HiG's "gray" (light purple) for white.
I can try making other colors if people are looking for teal or lime or indigo or something, but there are costs involved for me (materials, time), so there needs to be enough demand for me to do it. That said, the five colors offered here exist because Decar showed interest and followed through, so I don't want to discourage anyone's ideas, either! :-X
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They should be on the road for me. (http://i60.tinypic.com/3347k9s.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/dzdm5u.jpg)
Orders placed over this past weekend (and any placed in the next 12 hours or so) will ship out Monday (10/16) morning. Thanks! :)
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MichMedia! You don't ship to New Zealand!? What's with the Kiwi hate!? :'( :'( :'(
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MichMedia! You don't ship to New Zealand!? What's with the Kiwi hate!? :'( :'( :'(
My apologies! It's nothing personal; I just haven't shipped there before. Having read up on shipping just now, I'll add in Oceania. 8)
Anyone else left out?
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Can't wait for mine to arrive......Anyone making large plastic meeples for these to be stored in?
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Dang missed out on a set :-(
Will you be making more at some point?
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Just got mine and the replacement... Great product and great customer service!
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Just got mine and the replacement... Great product and great customer service!
Got my replacement piece today too. I wasn't expecting that. Thanks so much!
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For those interested, here's some photos of my set from my I Love the Postman post
(http://imgur.com/SOVSq0zl.jpg)
Orange & Brown
(http://imgur.com/Idxlqful.jpg)
These five are all similar hues. From left to right, I'm using them as:
- Pink - Notably clearer than the white, but certainly the pinkest of the bunch.
- Purple - The grey follower from The Phantoms.
- White - Not totally clear. Hopefully this means that if I ever get my hands one of those clear followers that crop up every now and then, I'll be able to use it with the unpainted set.
- Grey - Only slightly darker than the white; still kinda purple.
- Black - A deep indigo.
Thanks, MichMedia - they're great!
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@MichMedia are you planning to make another sets ? If you're able to send it to Poland, I would like to get one set for me :-)
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Thank you ooh_jim for the photos!
I really like the phantoms. Still, on the photo they seem to be a bit pale. Do they fit well with the original phantoms in terms of colour intensity?
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Thank you ooh_jim for the photos!
I really like the phantoms. Still, on the photo they seem to be a bit pale. Do they fit well with the original phantoms in terms of colour intensity?
In terms of saturation, the orange phantom is spot on and the brown is pretty much perfect too. The pink could certainly be more intense. The black one could possibly be less blue, the grey less purple and the white less grey; however, I really like the look of the slight striations of the deep blue and purples in the black phantom, and the white phantom is dark enough to distinguish it from, say, something like this http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1026.0 (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1026.0) which could be used as the phantom for the unpainted set.
All in all - the pieces look fantastic, and make a great addition to the game.
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Mine arrived today. Thanks MichMedia!
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Thank you ooh_jim for the photos!
I really like the phantoms. Still, on the photo they seem to be a bit pale. Do they fit well with the original phantoms in terms of colour intensity?
In terms of saturation, the orange phantom is spot on and the brown is pretty much perfect too. The pink could certainly be more intense. The black one could possibly be less blue, the grey less purple and the white less grey; however, I really like the look of the slight striations of the deep blue and purples in the black phantom, and the white phantom is dark enough to distinguish it from, say, something like this http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1026.0 (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1026.0) which could be used as the phantom for the unpainted set.
All in all - the pieces look fantastic, and make a great addition to the game.
Thanks for the explenation, ooh_jim! I'm sure this set of phantom meeples is a great addition for any Carcassonne collection.
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Got mine today, I'm one happy hobbit.
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Thank you ooh_jim for the photos!
I really like the phantoms. Still, on the photo they seem to be a bit pale. Do they fit well with the original phantoms in terms of colour intensity?
In terms of saturation, the orange phantom is spot on and the brown is pretty much perfect too. The pink could certainly be more intense. The black one could possibly be less blue, the grey less purple and the white less grey; however, I really like the look of the slight striations of the deep blue and purples in the black phantom, and the white phantom is dark enough to distinguish it from, say, something like this http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1026.0 (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1026.0) which could be used as the phantom for the unpainted set.
All in all - the pieces look fantastic, and make a great addition to the game.
Thanks for the explenation, ooh_jim! I'm sure this set of phantom meeples is a great addition for any Carcassonne collection.
Update!
I came home today to find another phantom had arrived. Apparently, Michmedia wasn't a massive fan of how the original purple batch turned out, and was kind enough to recast and ship a replacement.
(http://imgur.com/yXs1m94l.jpg)
So now the official Grey is back in its original set (which kinda fits for me as I keep the min a lilac coloured draw bag)
The new purple is with the purple set - and is a great match in terms of colour intensity.
The old purple is with the white set
The old white is with the unpainted as its the only one that's totally uncoloured. I'm still hoping to one day get my hands on a proper clear meeple for this set.
Thanks again, Michmedia
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Wow, great news! The new purple is absolutely fabulous! I hope that I'll receive one of the new purple phantoms as well. :violet-meeple:
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These look great, I would love to get a set! MichMedia, will you be making any more before Christmas?
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Wow, this thread blew up when I wasn't looking! Thank you to the folks who ordered; I'm glad you've received them and are satisfied. You're welcome to the few who received replacement purples; those turned out really pretty (I wish I would have kept one for myself)!
In response to questions for more, I dyed more in an attempt to replicate what I'd done previously… and got some wild results. :o >:( My process is fairly standardized by now, one of the few variables left I can think of is the stock (all still official); it's almost like they have a colored coating rather than being a solid color throughout. Maybe HiG changed their manufacturing process? I don't know (or maybe there's something I'm not accounting for, like temperature).
So, the pinks and grays (which I'd prefer to lighten more, if possible) turned out as before; these pinks are like those in the pics Decar originally posted–a dark pink. The other colors all got lighter rather than absorbing the dye much (the opposite of what I wanted!), which yielded a clear, light blue, light olive green, and a clear, buff color (somewhere between peach and straw).
(http://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2791042_md.png)
I may still try to make more true oranges, purples, and browns, but I need to be able to get consistent results (I may try red as a starting point). In the meantime, I'm making lemonade from lemons; I know several of you asked about phantoms for the unfinished/unpainted set, and for a lighter phantom for white than my gray. I have some of those now, but quantities are pretty limited (reflected in price points–I've tried to balance supply with projected demand), so don't delay if you're interested in something.
Here's the link to my Etsy shop page with the new listings: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MichMedia For those ordering for Christmas: U.S. orders shouldn't be a problem; overseas might still make it, though I can't promise. In past experience domestic orders arrive within a few days to a week, and overseas (Europe) approximately 10-14 days. Holiday mail may slow things down a little, but I will try to ship any orders ASAP on my end.
Thanks for your ongoing interest, everyone–it keeps me going! ^-^
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Placed my order because in making lemonade from lemons I think you have hit upon some excellent colours. Merit for you!
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Placed my order because in making lemonade from lemons I think you have hit upon some excellent colours. Merit for you!
Thank you! :)
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So, the pinks and grays (which I'd prefer to lighten more, if possible) turned out as before; these pinks are like those in the pics Decar originally posted–a dark pink. The other colors all got lighter rather than absorbing the dye much (the opposite of what I wanted!), which yielded a clear, light blue, light olive green, and a clear, buff color (somewhere between peach and straw).
(http://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2791042_md.png)
They look like they'd match up pretty well with the Meeplesource pastel colours
(https://www.meeplesource.com/prodimages/16mm-MixedMeeples-Pastel-large.jpg)
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Another update! I bought a couple of the off coloured ones and rejigged the colour combination. They look great.
(http://imgur.com/lKFJt84l.jpg)
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Anyone still make and sell them in US?
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Also looking for the ghost meeples for the extra player colours...
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If anyone knows where I cam get orange and purple ones, my wife and I would be very happy!
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I believe MichMedia has got some issues getting cheap, repeatable stock for phantoms.
Maybe you could club together to get a few more sets and he may be willing to do one more batch. I think 10yr anniversary editions are preferable.
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If anyone knows where I cam get orange and purple ones, my wife and I would be very happy!
You can get purple phantoms (along with phantoms in red, yellow, green, blue and black) in the normal phantom cases which include 1 in each colour. Check this thread (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1830) if you need to find somewhere to buy from, or alternatively, if you're just after a single purple phantom I might have a spare one somewhere which I'd be happy to send to you...
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If anyone knows where I cam get orange and purple ones, my wife and I would be very happy!
You can get purple phantoms (along with phantoms in red, yellow, green, blue and black) in the normal phantom cases which include 1 in each colour. Check this thread (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1830) if you need to find somewhere to buy from, or alternatively, if you're just after a single purple phantom I might have a spare one somewhere which I'd be happy to send to you...
It would be amazing if you did have a spare one. Asking for an orange one would be troublesome as it is custom made
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If anyone knows where I cam get orange and purple ones, my wife and I would be very happy!
You can get purple phantoms (along with phantoms in red, yellow, green, blue and black) in the normal phantom cases which include 1 in each colour. Check this thread (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=1830) if you need to find somewhere to buy from, or alternatively, if you're just after a single purple phantom I might have a spare one somewhere which I'd be happy to send to you...
It would be amazing if you did have a spare one. Asking for an orange one would be troublesome as it is custom made
I'll have a check and drop you a PM... ;)
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Here it is. Drop me a PM with your address and I'll post it to you:
(http://www.dan.tehill.net/PurplePhantom.jpg)
I have a few more spares in red, blue, green and yellow (no black) if anyone else is interested?
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Sadly (for me) it's grey & pink I'm looking for
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what I would like is Orange, Brown, Natural, White, Pink, and grey and a bonus silver one.
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We are 4 players. :yellow-meeple: :blue-meeple: :red-meeple: :green-meeple:
Would be very grateful!!!
What would your price??
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We are 4 players. :yellow-meeple: :blue-meeple: :red-meeple: :green-meeple:
Would be very grateful!!!
What would your price??
For you jma03, there would be no charge as they are spares. :) Does this mean you actually have a set of tiles now then? :o
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We are 4 players. :yellow-meeple: :blue-meeple: :red-meeple: :green-meeple:
Would be very grateful!!!
What would your price??
For you jma03, there would be no charge as they are spares. :) Does this mean you actually have a set of tiles now then? :o
thank you Dan¡¡¡¡
You have a good memory...
our best friends are those who have the game and met often to play.
not take long to buy it and of course I'll upload photos.
;)
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Damm I can't be a couple of months away of the forum and al the goodies fly away.
I'd be totally interested in a pink, purple and gray phantom!!!! If any one as spares just sent me a PM.
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I would like just the pink and grey ones. But do you also ship to Italy?
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Paul (@Michmedia) has just alerted me to a new (final) batch of Phantoms in alternate colours on his Etsy store. My order is placed.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MichMedia
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Mine too. Very happy with this! Also ordered the six regular phantoms from elsewhere. I didnt want to buy them until i could have them in all 10 colours that i own ;)
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Sold out already!
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Sold out already!
Not all of them - at least not yet... still 4 colours available.
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Hello I am new on this blog and I have just found this post. We have recently bought The Phantom expansion, but we use to play Carcassonne game with 8 players. So it will be very useful for us getting the other phantom colours. I found MichMedia store on Etsy, but is currently sold out. I hope he can produce some more soon, we really need them!!! :pink-meeple: :white-meeple: :neutral-meeple: :orange-meeple: :brown-meeple:
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Which colours do you need cletus81?
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Which colours do you need cletus81?
Hello, I need all the other six colours not available in the official set (orange, brown, pink, white, untreated and, considering that the official set includes purple, I also need gray)
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Is it still possible to get any of these?
I need pink and grey.
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Is it still possible to get any of these?
I need pink and grey.
I could be wrong, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that cundco were considering the production of the alt phantoms eventually. May be worth dropping them an email to show that there's a market for the pieces.
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They did imply that there would be additional phantom colours later this year when I enquired.
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They did imply that there would be additional phantom colours later this year when I enquired.
"Implied" hunnymonster? Or implode... ?
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Implied
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu-3AuXrFsY
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Does anybody have his private email or contact with/to Michmedia so I can messege him? Looks like he doesn't even reply on etsy.com :'(
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I do, but he has no more meeple to use for his process...otherwise he'd still be selling them!
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I'm sad to be late to the party... :( I would have loved to get some odd color translucent meeples...
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I contacted MichMedia, not had a reply yet.
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Thanks! I'll be waiting very patiently ;)
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In case he answers- I am interested in getting two sets of all alternative Coloured Phantoms for sure :) Thank you Decar !
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What constitutes a set?
Thanks indeed Decar!
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Ill be watching this topic to!
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Back in the day I used to make paperweights and stuff using clear resin casting. I also made a rubber mould from existing objects and then filled them with resin. I tried making 1:300 scale military vehicles for my wargaming from bought pieces. Has anyone tried this method for making their own coloured phantoms? I'm not sure how robust the final pieces would be, and it was a highly smelly process. Found this example (https://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/category/polyester-transparant-colour-pigments-casting) of tinting clear resin from a supplier of resin materials.
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Have a look for my rubber moulding meeple making process here on CarcC. Best use of a spoon ever :(y)
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I also found this old thread (http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?topic=979.0) from 2014 here on the site, which was exactly what I was thinking.
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I contacted MichMedia, not had a reply yet.
Thank you Decar! I've switched my fav colour of meeples that I use to play with to white, but didn't bought a white/clear phantom back in the days :white-meeple:
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There is one set of ice meeple still looking for a home :(y)
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I wonder how they'd look on the winter tiles ?
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Looking back at the pictures in this thread, my wishlist currently includes orange, white, purple, pink, black and grey. (Multiples of each if possible.)
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I`m also searching for these phantom meeples :D
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Stay patient :(y)
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This may be an option.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232868850/meeples-8-pack-translucent-frost-lime?ref=similar_listings_row (https://www.etsy.com/listing/232868850/meeples-8-pack-translucent-frost-lime?ref=similar_listings_row)
I sent a message to find out what colors are possible to be done. I'll let you know when I get a reply.
I also found this listing too, more expensive, but also an option...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/248476793/glass-meeples-set-of-4-cast-glass-player (https://www.etsy.com/listing/248476793/glass-meeples-set-of-4-cast-glass-player)
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This may be an option.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232868850/meeples-8-pack-translucent-frost-lime?ref=similar_listings_row (https://www.etsy.com/listing/232868850/meeples-8-pack-translucent-frost-lime?ref=similar_listings_row)
I sent a message to find out what colors are possible to be done. I'll let you know when I get a reply.
I also found this listing too, more expensive, but also an option...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/248476793/glass-meeples-set-of-4-cast-glass-player (https://www.etsy.com/listing/248476793/glass-meeples-set-of-4-cast-glass-player)
Those first phantoms are not the original size and the second ones are...come on, no compromise, it doesn't even look similar
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Meanwhile I asked Cundco customer service if they have some news concerning new phantoms, this is the reply:
"The phantom expansion is not planned at the moment but we will also think about it."
So, Decar and MichMedia, please, we are in your hands! :pink-meeple: :orange-meeple: :white-meeple: :brown-meeple: :neutral-meeple:
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Stay Patient :(y)