2009 Tankard - SNEAK PEAK

[cwfluke]

Last weekend while I was up at the festival, I managed to grab some pre-production pics from where they are made. Normally the tankards aren't posted until the final production is done and we have them in hand.

Don't tell Nancy I am doing this, especially with that new avatar she has. Shows her true inner self!

I will post them in a little while, so hang on for just a little longer.

[cwfluke]

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=611

[cwfluke]

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=610

[cwfluke]

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=612

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http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=613

[LADY LESLEY]

Omg beautiful can't wait till i get mine

[Nunyafb]

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful!! Are these Dakota's designs? (the dragon on the coffee mug looks like her style)

Thanks for giving us a peek Chris!!

[Sir Martin]

Thanks, Chris ... I really like these and can't wait to see them in person. Will there be a mini this year also?

Any of you collectors out there notice something familar looking about the tankard handle?! :D

[Firestar]

What a Great Looking Coffee Mug, I know I want one....

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Is it just me or is there some sort of silver plating on the raised image?

[Nunyafb]

Any of you collectors out there notice something familar looking about the tankard handle?! :D

Hmmm, maybe.;):p


Is it just me or is there some sort of silver plating on the raised image?

Looks like silver to me.

[AngieP]

Those are BEAUTIFUL!!! I know I have got to get one of the Tankards with the lid and a coffee cup as well.

[LADY LESLEY]

thanks, chris ... I really like these and can't wait to see them in person. Will there be a mini this year also?

Any of you collectors out there notice something familar looking about the tankard handle?! :d

i think it does as well

[Norberto]

Any of you collectors out there notice something familar looking about the tankard handle?! :D

Yes, I do. Very nice....

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Yes, I do. Very nice....

No, what am I missing?

[Buccaneer]

Looks like it's carrying a lot of the features introduced last year; dark color, silver high-lighted bas relief images, curved handle, more dramatic dragon. Kool

[Sir Martin]

No, what am I missing?

The shape of the handle looks very similar to the 1988 Dragon Tooth tankard. Specifically, the bone looking structure where the top of the handle connects with the tankard.

[Vixen Sparrow]

I know what my 1st purchase will be on opening day. :D

[Norberto]

I know what my 1st purchase will be on opening day. :D

Yeah, me too. A beer!!....... glad to see someone else is on the same page.

[LADY LESLEY]

no no a sangria

[Norberto]

no no a sangria

Ok, both. You twisted my arm.

[AngieP]

Ok, both. You twisted my arm.

I am going to twist the other one to make sure we get sangria!!

[Nunyafb]

Mmmm, Sangria from Indulgences.:D

[AngieP]

Mmmm, Sangria from Indulgences.:D

It is some pretty excellent stuff!

[Rapier Half-Wit]

It is some pretty excellent stuff!

Last year, it wasn't so good, but I didn't get mine at Indulgences. I won't make that same mistake this year.

[Norberto]

Last year, it wasn't so good, but I didn't get mine at Indulgences. I won't make that same mistake this year.

R, I am going to have a talk with my brethren over in the Spanish section.

After all, they should be the experts. This is where it came from. :eek:

[Vixen Sparrow]

hmmmm Beer in one hand, Sangria in the other. Loki in the flask. Yep great start on opening day.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

R, I am going to have a talk with my brethren over in the Spanish section.

After all, they should be the experts. Ths is where it came from. :eek:

Yes, please do. I love Sangria, and what they served wasn't even close.

[Norberto]

Yes, please do. I love Sangria, and what they served wasn't even close.

Don't worry, and if they've neer seen one, I'll show them.

[Norberto]

I am going to twist the other one to make sure we get sangria!!

Angie, don't do that. I will be holding a beer in that one!

[AngieP]

Angie, don't do that. I will be holding a beer in that one!
I will set the beer on the table and just run a really long straw/funnel to your mouth.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Renaissance beer cannon! I knew we were missing something.

[Norberto]

I will set the beer on the table and just run a really long straw/funnel to your mouth.

Ok, but put the beer in me other hand and place the straw in the Sangria instead. Don't want any foamage....

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Beer in one hand, Sangria in the other, Angie on my lap. I'm good to go. :D

[Sir Martin]

Chris - when will we know the final design for the tankards? If it is different from the one you showed us earlier, could you post a photo of it?

[Norberto]

Ah, he's turning the ship portside towards "back on topic"..... nice....

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Ah, he's turning the ship portside towards "back on topic"..... nice....

"topic" the root word is Greek, meaning "to pic" as in to take a pic, or 'picture' as it used to be called. Typically used in faire settings, such as around the bonfire when the wenches are dancing half dressed; "I need to pic this."

[Norberto]

"topic" the root word is Greek, meaning "to pic" as in to take a pic, or 'picture' as it used to be called. Typically used in faire settings, such as around the bonfire when the wenches are dancing half dressed; "I need to pic this."

Thank you, Mr. Webster Dictionary. Please share those pics...

[kmjtk]

As usual, the tankards are looking awesome. Can't wait for the next month to go by so we can all journey back to our favorite place....

[bobzombie88]

i dont like the tribal designs. and the red and green together remind me of christmas. id get the coffee mug over the tankard to be honest.

[Curan]

My compliments to the artist! Splendid drinking vessels to commerate this years festival! I am so looking forward to a visit! On the morrow!

[Buccaneer]

Just got my tankard yesterday and I must say, it looks much better in person then it did in the pictures. It also matches up well with last years model.

[Dicksie]

unpacked some of the new Tankards... OMG:D:D:D

[007redstar]

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=613

Not too bad! I like the coffee cups though.

[bobzombie88]

the blue looks a lot better than the green.... but i would still buy the coffee cup instead... because of the tribal

[ech1984]

I must say we did get the tankards in with the final design on them last week and they look so much better than the design. I am not sure if they want to release the final design pics as of yet but they are wonderful. ;)

[Nunyafb]

Ahh, I was hoping they'd choose blue over the green!! I'll definitely be making a purchase. (as if I wasn't):p

[kmjtk]

Just curious what the price range will be this year....seems like the range has been from $40ish to $60ish in the recent past, anyone know if it is the same for this year?

Just a few more days everyone!!!

[ech1984]

The lidded tankard this year will be $66.50 and the unlidded tankard will be $42.00.

[bobzombie88]

I must say we did get the tankards in with the final design on them last week and they look so much better than the design. I am not sure if they want to release the final design pics as of yet but they are wonderful. ;)so the pic above is not the final design?! :eek: there is hope yet!

[philpot]

The lidded tankard this year will be $66.50 and the unlidded tankard will be $42.00.

We passed around the idea of being able to "reserve" a specific number of the signed and numbered tankards.

You think this will happen, happy to prepay if needed !!!

[Sir Martin]

We passed around the idea of being able to "reserve" a specific number of the signed and numbered tankards.

You think this will happen, happy to prepay if needed !!!

Hey Philpot - I think it would be great, however ... Dakota designed this years' tankard but I don't know that she will be available to sign them.

[LADY LESLEY]

Hope that she wil mbe there i have somethng for her

[ech1984]

Unfortunately, Dakota will not be available for the festival season and will not be able to be here to sign the tankards this year as well. We are unable to assign the numbers on the tankards because of the different locations on site and just the amount that we sell. They also do not label the boxes, so we would have to go through and open all of them ahead of time to put them in order. I understand wanting to match it with pewter collections and we have even discussed trying to do that, but we realized we just did not have the time to do it.

[Nunyafb]

Thanks for the info Evie. I've been wondering if Dakota would be there for at least part of the season. It's sad to hear that we won't see her smiling face this year.

[LADY LESLEY]

Thanks for the info sad that she won't be there she will be missed

[Sir Martin]

Dakota will be missed ... she was great with the tales of the legends immortalized on her tankard designs. So ... who will be taking care of sales in the tankard section of The Dragonslayer? Will Robin be returning or will she be at Honey Lodge again?

Do you think you could also print up some 2009 Collectors Guides for us? Pleeeeaseee? :cool:

[philpot]

http://www.dragonsquest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=185&stc=1&d=1254275727

Captured this pic the last day of the fair, last season.

[NancyShort]

Having watched all these conversation lines, I can't WAIT for all of you to come see us!! Guess your first challenge is to find out where we are now!! Kind of a human scavenger hunt, if you will!! Hmmmmmmmm. . .

[LADY LESLEY]

I have joined the quest to find you

[nsnell]

I have joined the quest to find you

Look closely, LL, and remember her name!
NTT

[NancyShort]

Indeed, for it is a name restricted to but a few worthy to carry the stature that goes with such responsibility! I would have an avatar similar to Lady Snell, but can't find one on a Hoover!!

[Buccaneer]

I would have an avatar similar to Lady Snell, but can't find one on a Hoover!!

( Should I say it?? oh well, nothing ventured... ) Gee Nancy, can't find one on a Hoover, that sucks. heh :D


(I just found this while looking for some clipart for you, and had to add it here.)

"WITCHES RIDE BROOMS BECAUSE NATURE ABHORS A VACUUM!"

[NancyShort]

Well, if that is true, that nature abhors a vacuum, then why is my head always in a void? Actually, in keeping with the period, I think I would need a Kirby or one of those old canister ones!! :)

[ech1984]

So ... who will be taking care of sales in the tankard section of The Dragonslayer? Will Robin be returning or will she be at Honey Lodge again?

Do you think you could also print up some 2009 Collectors Guides for us? Pleeeeaseee? :cool:

Dicksie will be running the wonderful tankard area this year at festival, and yes Robin will still be over in the Honey/Indulgences area. I will see if I can find the file for the Collectors Guide for this year, I am not sure that anything has changed. We have been behind on some things due to some problems that came up that put us a little behind on things.

[Sir Martin]

Dicksie will be running the wonderful tankard area this year at festival, and yes Robin will still be over in the Honey/Indulgences area. I will see if I can find the file for the Collectors Guide for this year, I am not sure that anything has changed. We have been behind on some things due to some problems that came up that put us a little behind on things.

Thanks for the info, Evie! I'm sure many of us would love an updated Collector's Guide. Even if the older tankard prices have not changed, it would be nice to see current info on the 2007 and 2008 versions.

Congratulations to Dicksie! I'm sure several of us from the forum will be visiting her for collectibles this season and we'll stop by and get some goodies from Robin also.

[LADY LESLEY]

Congrats dicksie see you on the 10th

[mpullen]

WTF, over.

My greatest pleasure was having Dakota signing her design tankard. After so many years, why isn't she going to be there? :mad:

[Nunyafb]

WTF, over.

My greatest pleasure was having Dakota signing her design tankard. After so many years, why isn't she going to be there? :mad:

I agree, it's always a pleasure to hear Dakota tell the story of the current year's tankard and have her sign it as well. Unfortunately, Paul posted a while back that she had returned to New York to take care of some personal business.

Here's a quote:

To all "Dakota" returned to New York to take care of some personal business. To complete our art needs, Brad Whinnery has agreed to help us. Brad has been honored by "BRIAN FROUD" as his artist of the month. Brad and his wife Heather show in TRF shop 322.


She will definitely be missed. Lets hope that everything works out well for her and she comes back to grace us with her presence next year.

BTW, anyone reading this that is in touch with Dakota, please tell her that we miss her and wish her the very best.

[philpot]

Lets all hope she and Draque can return next year.

Still looking forward to adding tankard number two to the collection.

[NancyShort]

I think you will all be thrilled with Brad's work. I have seen the offerings for this year and he has more than risen to the quality and standards that have always been a part of MIL. Get your t-shirts while you can - they will be HOT sellers this year!!

[wickiv]

OK I got to have a tankard and a coffee mug.

[Nunyafb]

I think you will all be thrilled with Brad's work. I have seen the offerings for this year and he has more than risen to the quality and standards that have always been a part of MIL. Get your t-shirts while you can - they will be HOT sellers this year!!

Most definitely. I was so excited to see the tankards that I forgot to check out the t-shirts when I was at Dragonslayer. As I was walking by the mini Dragonslayer near the tournament arena, I remembered the shirts and had a look. Wow, those ARE some fine-looking designs! I'm going to have trouble choosing.


OK I got to have a tankard and a coffee mug.

You certainly won't regret it. My lidded tankard is beautiful. I thought I was going to go un-lidded this year, but Dicksie did a little puppet show with one of the lidded tankards and talked me into it.:D

Thanks again, Dicksie.

[Sir Martin]

You certainly won't regret it. My lidded tankard is beautiful. I thought I was going to go un-lidded this year, but Dicksie did a little puppet show with one of the lidded tankards and talked me into it.:D

What the heck?! I got a lidded tankard too but I didn't get to see the puppet show. I'll have to play harder to get next time. Dicksie - next time I'm at TRF I'm expecting to see some puppet action! :D

[Nunyafb]

What the heck?! I got a lidded tankard too but I didn't get to see the puppet show. I'll have to play harder to get next time. Dicksie - next time I'm at TRF I'm expecting to see some puppet action! :D

It was a very brief show. (it didn't take long for me to change my mind):D

[Dicksie]

What the heck?! I got a lidded tankard too but I didn't get to see the puppet show. I'll have to play harder to get next time. Dicksie - next time I'm at TRF I'm expecting to see some puppet action! :D

puppet show it is:D

[Buccaneer]

Dicksie - next time I'm at TRF I'm expecting to see some puppet action! :D

Can we get a video of that? ;) I imagion Dicksie will be all puppeted out by the time I get there.

[wickiv]

Thanks for that info Nuny, I'll definately be getting a coffee mug for myself and my wonderful girlfriend. And, if Dicksie gives me a puppet show I'll get a lidded tankard. LOL!

[Dicksie]

Can we get a video of that? ;) I imagion Dicksie will be all puppeted out by the time I get there.

Oh no I think I will last all season..... or at least as long as the tankards do:D

[Dicksie]

Thanks for that info Nuny, I'll definately be getting a coffee mug for myself and my wonderful girlfriend. And, if Dicksie gives me a puppet show I'll get a lidded tankard. LOL!

I just can't wait to give you the show:D

[Nunyafb]

I just can't wait to give you the show:D

I think you've discovered a new selling technique.

(it worked on me):D

[Dicksie]

I'll "Make it happen" what ever it takes.... thanks:D

[Sir Martin]

Well I went back into The Dragonslayer Sunday morning and guess what? I saw Dicksie put on a "stereo" puppet show! :)

Even better than that, after about 8 hours at faire, I walked into The Dragonslayer near the end of the day ... Dicksie could tell I was tired and sore ... and she gave me a shoulder/back massage! Oh man, that really helped ease the soreness for the long drive home. For those of you who haven't heard, she is trained in massage therapy. Thanks, Dicksie!

[Nunyafb]

You saw a "stereo" puppet show AND got a massage? What a lucky guy!

[India]

Dicksie, do you provide a puppet show for just any old body? You don't know me but I get a tankard every year, sometimes with a lid, sometimes without, depending on how Lady Visa fares. I don't want to miss out on any shows!

[Nunyafb]

Dicksie, do you provide a puppet show for just any old body? You don't know me but I get a tankard every year, sometimes with a lid, sometimes without, depending on how Lady Visa fares. I don't want to miss out on any shows!

All you have to do is tell her you want an unlidded tankard and the puppet show will begin. (that's how it went for me anyway):)

[Firestar]

I bought my 2009 Tankard and Mug yesterday, Met Dicksie (Lovely Lady) and Chris (Charming Gentleman), and Had a Grand Day at TRF. This is the start of my collection and intend to add a Pewter Goblet before the end of the fair....

[Dicksie]

Dicksie, do you provide a puppet show for just any old body? You don't know me but I get a tankard every year, sometimes with a lid, sometimes without, depending on how Lady Visa fares. I don't want to miss out on any shows!

LOL... as long as the lidded tankards hold out so will the show:D

[Dicksie]

I bought my 2009 Tankard and Mug yesterday, Met Dicksie (Lovely Lady) and Chris (Charming Gentleman), and Had a Grand Day at TRF. This is the start of my collection and intend to add a Pewter Goblet before the end of the fair....

I look forward to seeing you at Dragonslayer again firestar.... you will love the pewter.:D

[Firestar]

Dicksie, I am so looking forward to visiting you at Dragonslayer....
I was wondering though how fast does the peweter sell out. There is only a limited number of them right?

[Sir Martin]

You saw a "stereo" puppet show AND got a massage? What a lucky guy!

Well ... I actually walked in and was waiting to talk with Dicksie when a fellow ahead of me said he was thinking of getting an unlidded tankard. I'm sure you know what happened next. :) She decided that the show would have more impact if she was using both hands. Sure, it's a pretty short performance, but very cute! Hey Dicksie ... work up a few more jokes and expand the performance a little and you will be the talk of New Market Village!

As for the massage ... I was using my new camera and telephoto lens, so it is like carrying a sack of flour around your neck the whole day. Dicksie noticed I looked fatigued and took mercy on me. If there aren't customers at the tankard counter when you walk in, she will probably rub you the right way (if you look pitiful enough like me)! :o



Dicksie, I am so looking forward to visiting you at Dragonslayer....
I was wondering though how fast does the peweter sell out. There is only a limited number of them right?

Firestar - I believe the pewter is limited to 300 pieces of each item.

[Dicksie]

Dicksie, I am so looking forward to visiting you at Dragonslayer....
I was wondering though how fast does the peweter sell out. There is only a limited number of them right?

each of our pewter items are limited to 300 numbered pieces, so....:)

[Firestar]

Thanks Sir Martin, and Dicksie
So I guess I need to get mine as soon as I can.... Got It

[Dicksie]

come see me at Dragonslayer I can help you:D:D