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Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2005, 09:13:03 am
Well still trying to bounch back from the 56 RT let down....

We just got the first 2 proofs of our latest signs this morning...
These are the first 2 caps in a line of caps signs we're going to make.
These will be a limit run of 750 signs  of each design. Started
with Coke (Since it's the most popular) then on to
Dr Pepper, RC, Squirt, Orange Crush, Nu-Grape, Nesbitt's,
Hires, 7up....
These are embossed 032 gauge aluminum 14.5" wide
we had the die made so it looks more like a real cap and not
a taco shell salad bowl.
What do you guys think?.....


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: on May 12, 2005, 09:18:03 am
Wow. I don't like repro stuff, but I must admit you've converted me on this one.
Those look really nice!
Can you imagine the size of the bottle cap opener and cap catcher for those?!? :p


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: DanV on May 12, 2005, 09:33:49 am
How much do you think they will cost?


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2005, 09:50:59 am
Price will be $25 each....

Anyone interested give my brother or Tammy a call or watch our site
(they're not on there yet) www.soda-signs.com   -    1-866-910-3000

Also have a couple tacker signs that have been approved waiting for
production (probably by June).

Thanks All
Eric


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: BryanH on May 12, 2005, 12:06:48 pm
Nice work Eric....


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2005, 12:12:16 pm
Thanks Bryan...
 Would Love to do a Pepsi Double Dot!

Eric


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: on May 12, 2005, 12:57:07 pm
they look awesome, great job!!! :)


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Creighton on May 12, 2005, 01:20:46 pm
Eric,
Very nice work! Are you going to do a Mountain Dew?
Creighton


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2005, 01:43:23 pm
If we can get the Pepsi license that's exactly what I want to finish the series with...A
Pepsi Double Dot then the Mountain Dew Hillbilly.......

Eric


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: BryanH on May 12, 2005, 01:58:23 pm
Quote (Eric @ May 12 2005,11:12)
Thanks Bryan...
 Would Love to do a Pepsi Double Dot!

Eric

You know I might take you up on that when I finally get my machine finished.  I'm not actually a pepsi, or even a coke fan (I know blasphemy :angry:), I'm really a beer fan and definately a fan of the machines and the process of restoring.  So I haven't negotiated a home for the VMC56 with my wife yet.  Depending on where it ends up, I might need some 'accessories' to tie it into the rest of the place.

What about beer signs?  Any thought of expanding your product in that direction?  I'm thinking my next machine might be a custom machine for one of my many favorite micro-brews.


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Kilroy on May 12, 2005, 02:11:25 pm
I now have to make room on a wall since I want to order a few...Nice Work Eric!


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2005, 02:28:40 pm
No... at this time probably won't be doing beer stuff... If we did it would probably
be Anheuser Busch... Local here in St. Louis....
I'm leaning more towards gas/oil and car stuff.... There's a lot or was a lot of stuff
at one time.. But nobody is really making large quality stuff and the real stuff is just to
high for wanting to put something on the wall for decoration.... I have a sweet Coke flange
but afraid to put it out for the fear of someone scratching it.... I paid to much for it.....

But you never know.... Any ideas for soda signs  or what ever let me know....Always
looking for ideas....

Eric


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Jim on May 12, 2005, 02:30:14 pm
Eric,

They look very nice!
I like the concept of an actual looking bottle cap similar to what Pepsi has done over the years...


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: davethebirdman on May 13, 2005, 02:04:40 am
Hi Eric

I too would be interested in your signs. Shipping to UK permitting???
I can only stare in awe at your crate and bottles. You Lucky Lucky man...

Would also be interested in the others. Not much cause here for Dr Pepper Squirt or RC (Not even sure if Iknow what RC is??) so they would definately be eye catching.

Cheers

Dave






Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Lulu on May 13, 2005, 06:03:40 am
Hi Eric,

I hope you get the licenses.  I'd be interested in a Busch and a "Dew".  They'd make great Christmas presents.


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: sodaworks on May 13, 2005, 10:27:43 pm
Nice signs Eric,
  I have a couple of your flange signs and the quality is outstanding!!!! :drinking:


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: MoonDawg on May 14, 2005, 10:19:05 am
Are the letters slightly embossed?  Nice job. When they are produced, send me 4 to start. I think they might sell well


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: Eric on May 14, 2005, 08:56:18 pm
The Coca-Cola Logo is embossed.... Each brand/flavor we do (depending on if this
idea of a line sells) the Logos will be embossed. I think Crushy on the Orange Crush cap will
be embossed too...

Eric


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: on May 19, 2005, 02:00:12 pm
I am excited to see the Mt. Dew signs, I am a huge Mt Dew fan. :alien:  It'll tickle your innards.


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: jasmine64 on May 19, 2005, 02:55:42 pm
Quote
Not much cause here for Dr Pepper Squirt or RC (Not even sure if Iknow
what RC is??)


I practically grew up on RC. Royal Crown Cola (and Nehi Orange) here in the Mid-South. It's a sweeter
version of Coca-Cola to me some may say different, depends on the person.

Would love to see it in a decaf version!!! Cant handle the caffeine ! So I stick with Mountain Dew, Coke or Pepsi only in decaf.

We have a local Nehi-Royal Crown bottler here, but they dont run the bottling
machines anymore.
:(






Title: Our latest signs
Post by: davethebirdman on May 20, 2005, 01:32:19 am
Thanks for the update on RC. On my travels this year I'll look out for it and give it a go. We have Mt Dew, in Supermarkets. Do you Guys have Tizer or Iron Bru?? How about Fanta or Lilt ??

Dave


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: johnieG on May 20, 2005, 06:50:20 am
Quote (Eric @ May 12 2005,10:13)
Well still trying to bounch back from the 56 RT let down....

We just got the first 2 proofs of our latest signs this morning...
These are the first 2 caps in a line of caps signs we're going to make.
These will be a limit run of 750 signs  of each design. Started
with Coke (Since it's the most popular) then on to
Dr Pepper, RC, Squirt, Orange Crush, Nu-Grape, Nesbitt's,
Hires, 7up....
These are embossed 032 gauge aluminum 14.5" wide
we had the die made so it looks more like a real cap and not
a taco shell salad bowl.
What do you guys think?.....

Way Cool!  :cool:     I agree, the bottle cap design is the way to go! much more character than the ol' dog-dish style. Nice to see the logo embossed too! so for the "Squirt" signs are you going to include the little "Squirt" boy? (just thinking that it would go along the same lines as "Crushy" on the Orange~ Crush sign....again WAY Cool! :cool:






Title: Our latest signs
Post by: on May 21, 2005, 01:51:03 am
Quote (spider @ May 19 2005,2:00)
I am excited to see the Mt. Dew signs, I am a huge Mt Dew fan. :alien:  It'll tickle your innards.

Don't you mean,"It'll pickle your innards" ? :D


Title: Our latest signs
Post by: on May 21, 2005, 01:54:01 am
Quote (davethebirdman @ May 13 2005,2:04)
Not much cause here for Dr Pepper Squirt or RC (Not even sure if Iknow what RC is??)

Dave, don't get too excited about RC. I have always honestly felt that RC tastes like a cheap, yucky, flat, bland version of Coca-Cola... Seriously, but then we all know I'm biased.