Inspired by Howard Tayler’s crazy success at Kickstarting Schlock Mercenary challenge coins, I’m looking at doing the same thing now for MHI. I talked to Howard before he launched, and again during it, and it was really kind of a no brainer for me since we’ve already got a bunch of artwork and most of it is round.
I can’t KS anything until the last one is wrapped up, but the MHI RPG is on schedule and at the printers now, so you guys should be receiving them over the next couple of months.
Here is the first one, a classic heads/tails design. đ
And it wouldn’t be much of a heads/tails without the tail. So here is the never before seen backside of the infamous MHI logo. đ
So what do you think? You guys interested? What other things would you like to see in coin form? MCB? STFU? Other teams? Certain sayings? Events?
Yes yes a thousand times yes Larry I would love this coin and any others!
All of the above… *shrug*
Wantwantwantwant…. How much?
I am in! Especially would love the idea of other teams, and MCB coins.
Yes and paid up and i am a slock coin set owner too, I hope you have crazy success like Howard!!! Looking forward to the stretch goals…
Yes. The short answer is yes.
I’d like to have whatever latin translation you’ve chosen for “Because Fuck You That’s Why”.
^ I agree with the above sentiment!
Agreed. Fully
Moar of this. Nao.
Yes! Yesyesyesyesyes!!!
Why haven’t you taken my moneys yet! Do it nĂŁo!
Oh, right, I AM, in fact, still waiting for my MHI RPG stuff… Carry on, then.
Seconded…or whatever
Holy crap you just keep making the coolest stuff don’t you…. I gladly sleep on the coach for the money you make me spend by being so awesome.
Yes.
Want this AND a Grimnoir Ring
What this guy said.
seconded
Thirded ed ed
You are a genius! I would die for a Grimnoir ring!! Take my money!!!
In
I’d buy 2 or 3
I’ll take four. (me, girlfriend, sworn brother and a gift for the guy who gave me an MHI bumpersticker).
As for other designs… well, of COURSE MCB should have one – hey, they’ve got a lot of ex-mil guys, and the mil guys are all over challenge coins.
And I’m SURE that Penguin Testicles will have one, too. Or whatever their name is…
Oh, wasnt that Peanut Tasters?? đ
I want an Agent Franks vs
flipside/ The World challenge coin đ
Oh yes yes yes. Anything Agent Franks!!!!
Actually, it probably should be a Monster Hunter Bureau coin WITH Franks on it. And of course, all the wording should be redacted with black blocks. ..
You have to ask? Absolutely!
Yes, yes, yes!! We’d be very interested!
Funnily enough I need four as well, bet you will need to make this US specific cause international shipping costs would be too high.
I have to have the walrus with a banjo
I will take 4 or 5, love MH!
The ‘Shot Show’ esque Monster Hunter Conference for a coin.
Also anything from Dead Six.
Coins in general. Yes Please.
What is a “Challange Coin”? What is it used for, and most importantly, WHY would I, or anyone Else for that matter, want it???? What does it cost? How is it Purchased? By the piece, the Package, Pound or weight? What does MHI; KS; RPG; MCN; and STFU mean???
Ron, Sent from my iPhone
Uh… Wow… Okay. Lots of stuff there that will get answered in a future blog post because today’s was just to show off the first one’s art. đ
KS = Kickstart
MHI = Monster Hunter International
RPG = Role Playing Game
MCB = Monster Control Bureau
STFU = Special Task Force Unicorn (I think, must re-read)
Your google-fu is weak grasshopper. Until you can snatch the info from the shortest of search terms you can not leave the temple of the interweb to rejoin the world.
“Howard Taylerâs crazy success at Kickstarting Schlock Mercenary challenge coins”
First non ad result explains challenge coins and kickstarter.
Study well grasshopper.
I’m in.
I would love a complete set of the different MHI group logos, Team Haven especially, and STFU would be awesome.
Ditto. I especially want a Team Haven coin. Maybe a couple, so I can inset one into the stock of my Marlin levergun.
I would definitely get a set đ
Oh hell yes.
I’d be more interested if there were a better design on the back. Mirror writing the face legend and the tail of the MHI happy face is kind of weak.
Then you would be incorrect, because I think it is awesome. đ (and there will be about a dozen others)
You do know that the coins don’t have to be round, I have a couple that are shield shaped and one that is a dog tag oval. But YES I would be good for 2 or 3
Count me in.
/gets out wallet.. how much and where do I send the money! lol
Yes PLEASE!!!!!!!! I need one to add to my collection!
I’m sure this has already been brought up, but as you have actual active military fans who already make use of your logo, challenge coins for them is an actual, useful thing. What do they think of the idea? Anything they could add, or you could do jointly with them to start this actual MHI military tradition?
I love this idea.
I’d buy one! Are patches still available?
See the Buy Stuff tab above.
Awesome. I got into your books because of your article on gun control. My wife just bought me the third MHI book for my birthday. I need to grab a patch for my uniform/backpack and I’d happily display the MHI coin with the rest.
not seeing the coins under the buy stuff tab.. am i missing it?
dana he’s talking about the PATCHES…the coins aren’t even DONE yet Larry said it would be a FUTURE KICKSTARTER idea…
I need a Condition patch
If this is even a fraction as successful as Howard’s maybe putting the series numbers on from the beginning would be neat.
Sure, it’s not like I can find any ammo to spend my money on instead.
I like the idea.
What about Poker chips with different teams.
Duh! No brainer! YES!
In!!!
Absolutely!
Yes, a thousand times yes!
Yes I want one or several
In like Flynn.
would love to have one.
I’d like to see some of the individual patches get put on a challenge coin. đ
yes please
How about “You can call me Death.”
Hells to the yeah!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah. I’d want some.
That is awesome!!! Can we also see about:
Heads: RPG Tails: 40mm
Heads: Fists Tails: Boots
Heads: Milo’s Super-Harpoon Tails: Flamethrower
Stakes, Ram, Dreidel, ancient artifact of unspeakable power.
One I know you can’t but would be fun anyway: Incredible Newbie Team – When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best
Okay, maybe not that last one. But second for the post above about Dead Six coins too. There’s probably still time to get those done for Swords.
Count me in.
You even have to ask? Oh hell yes!
What do we need to do to get one?
Throw money at the screen.
Definitely!
I think the correct answer is DUH!
Can I get one in “Sticks of Fire”? đ
I’m in for one or two! I’d think each unit would get its own coin though. Their patch should be the heads side and tails, well, let your imagination run wild! I see another contest in the works…
If you’re going through the trouble to make the text on the “tails” side backward, why not show the part of the tail on the front that would be visibile and why no the serial number on the back? Continuity blown.
Because the logo has been around for years and seen on ten thousand patches and half a million books with no tail showing…
What about bad guy/monster coins? Master Vampires, evil ex-KGB werewolf squads, Crazy death cultists, etc.
And I agree with the above commenter that Porpoise Tossers would have one too.
I need a death cultist coin! The Sanctified Church of the Temporary Mortal Condition has to have a coin.
shut up and take my money!
Count me in for a STFU and a MHI version!
THE ORCS!
Skippy on the front
Hind on the back
Edward on the front
A crossed pair of short swords on the back
Gretchen on the front
Skippy on the back
(because I’m a romantic)
Edward on the front
Tanya on the back
And of course… the one I would pay a bunch of money on…
(I know your comment was an orc comment but no one else has mentioned orcs let alone elves AND I’m not sure if it is even doable due to trademark issues)
Twinkie on the front
Ranch dressing on the back
I’d take one and use it as my pocket marker for 8-Ball league.
Grimnoir would be cool with the symbols for different actives on the back.
You are a jerk… if Larry does this, I will be broke!
Sounds great.
I’m in. MHI, Orcs, Elves, Agent Franks, of course.
BTW, the pARC of “Warbound” was enthralling (dare I say spellbinding?) and awesomely well written. I’m gonna have to get the eARC for my brother.
Yes! I’m in. (looks at wallet. Wipes tear away.) Yes. Serial Number on edge.
Challenge coins are passe. Now challenge patches would be great!
I’m in…
Shut up and take my money….
Yes! I want one of those…
Yes! You need a Physics vs Magic coin with own kicking a werewolf
Hell yes!
I’ve wanted challenge coins since you linked to a web comic that had them. Especially the “Not my circus, not my monkey”, a get out of jail free challenge coin.
I know you can’t do anything that similar, but having various challenge coins based on the MHI mythos. I’m all over that, you will definitely have my coin so to speak.
YES! I would buy that!
….Siigh. I swear, I’m going to have to just take out an allotment from my paycheck for you, aren’t I.
MHI Challenge coin? So many yeses
I just realized! If you have these coins you need to work them into the stories somehow. Can’t make it a drinking game, at least Owen wouldn’t be able to participate if so. Still there are a myriad of other ways to work challenge coins into a story. I can’t wait to get my hands on some.
yes I want one of each in silver please…
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could some of the military vets and other enthusiastic posters explain challenge coins?
Sure, it’s a neat looking coin, but what do you do with it besides put it in a drawer or leave it laying around a desk?
So, who’s coins outrank who?
Real Military > Schlock > MHI?
I’m of the opinion that real military service out ranks all. All military personnel have my respect, I only regret that I can’t serve.
As for Schlock vs. MHI. This is an MHI board so…
I just hope that when Larry runs the KS he will also make non limited edition versions available later on. I might not be able to get all the ones I want. It depends on the timing of my paycheck and the KS.
Irrelevant. In the army they play the ranking coin buffoonery. In the AF, where the tradition started(Army Air Corp), guy produces coin and challenges, either verbally or by dropping said coin on hard surface. All others must produce a coin or buy a round. If everyone produces a coin, challenger buys the round. You are allowed limited movement to retrieve your coin, i.e. your coin is in your jacket on the back of your chair and you are two steps away, vice being on your person. I’ve known guys who dropped coins in showers.
Howard started collecting different coin traditions and there are hundreds of them.
Dropping a challenge coin in the shower is just dirty pool IMO. No way you don’t get free drinks that way.
Then again, it’s evil and I like evil.
YES, Please take my money!
NOW!
Needs to be a sticker, too.
Need that artwork as a sticker, too.
Just sayin’.
I’m in…
Yes to all the MHI coins, Dead Six Coins, and I think we need Grimoire coins as well. I also like the idea of a Grimoire ring, it would be geekly cool!
You need ballcaps with the front and back of the logo on the front and back.
Shut up and take my money!!
Ohhh! Any chance of getting a coin with Agent Franks?
Yes Yes Yes, a stack of various coins next to the manual on my coffee table would be perfect. MHI, STFU, MCB, Franks, Because FU, etc….make them all…and a stretch goal of coin cases or coin bag…then I can get some to keep and some to give away.
In, In, In, did I say in? Are they done yet? Love one coin as just the happy green monter patch with a back. Very Cool.
That design would be pretty cool on a t-shirt too. With the heads design on the front and the tails design on the back.
Ill Take 3!
yes on the coin and double yes on the shirt
Mint them in 1oz of .999 silver and you may replace the US dollar as the world’s most popular currency.
Has anyone said yes yet? If not, I’ll be the brave sould to step out on a limb and say… OH HELL YEAH!!!
Geez Larry need you even ask? Oh HELL YEAH!
Oh, Tommy’s in.
I’m not crazy about the back just being the reverse. I think it should have: “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi” on the back.
There will be a different coin with Sic Transit Gloria Mundi on it.
Nice clean design. This member of the ‘meat-cloud’-set bought into Howard’s little exercise in mini-mintage, I’d do the same here.
Sign me up–when, where and how much?
Definitely how much and when will it be available
Absolutely. Please take my money!
*throws money at my screen*
OK If I must. ( I must I must I must)
Oh yes. Very interested.
SHUT UP AND TAKE (even more of) MY MONEY!!!!
Oh. Hell. Yeah. Let me know when they’re ready, I’ll take six
Yesssss.
How about PUFF vouchers? Can we get PUFF vouchers?
Like old Korean War pay script suitable for redeeming for cash from your local MCB office? I think that’s a pretty cool idea.
Hells Yes!!!!
YES!!!!!
I have someone who can get this done for you too.
How about a coin that says “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi”.
I’d luv to see one and my nephew who’s in the Army and who I introduced MHI to would probably get one as well…….
Absolutely.
Oh, yes đ
Would an MHI Christmas Party coin be too tacky?
Front: If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin’
Back: (Crosshairs) Goodbye.
Definitely. A whole bunch, for me and for my father. The “tail” side is awesome! LOL
I like the idea of an Agent Franks coin too.
Would there be an international shipping option?
YES YES,
Please make a Nevada Test Site team coin
Also be nice if there was a special coin for folks that backed the RPG (stupid fun thought – the RPG coin could have…RPG’s on it.)
I’ll whateverth the idea of a Franks coin, Increadable Newbie Team, MHI, MCB, STFU, Because..you is why
possibly coins from the other books as well.
Ah heck, just take the money.
Here’s a really bad idea – or at least an expensive on. Get a run of them done in pure(99%) silver, like a one ounce round. Collectable, valuable and useful for killing vamps and werewolves in an emergency, heh, heh, heh.
Here’s a really bad idea – or at least an expensive on. Get a run of them done in pure(99%) silver, like a one ounce round. Collectable, valuable and useful for killing vamps and werewolves in an emergency, heh, heh, heh.
Ooops, Ed beat me to it.
Seeing the back of this has made it much harder for me to see the upside down penguin on the front.
I like the idea but skeptical of the design. Usually the coin is all serious or all joke, I think there could be a good compromise.
Front = serious. MHI logo a little bigger, with “Sic transit gloria mundi” (the official motto of MHI (I think?)) as the writing around the edge (from 9 to 3 (10 to 2?)) and Est â 1895 at the bottom (6)
Back = Funny, with monster ass ( I think a lipstick print (or dollar sign tattoo!) near the tail might be a good touch) and âEvil Looms, Cowboy Upâ arching over the top (at the 12) and âKill it, Get Paidâ as a rocker on the bottom (at the 6)
This might clean things up a bit (Iâll buy one either way) but I think a run of just MHI coins is the best bet for starters. Having done the process before and in the middle of a current coin design and order, most people donât realize how expensive just a single run is, what with design fees, molding costs, additional colors, etc. I know the last time Larry did something like this he was left with a bunch of excess team patches, and coins are WAY more expensive than patches.
Just my 2 cents though
@ CPTP – I have a challenge coin from Molon Labe Challenge Coins that is just antiqued brass and its a pretty slick looking coin. Colors are good, but sometimes simple is nice. A kickstarter project could offer multiple coins for different donation levels. Larry’s RPG project generated 80k with an original goal of 45, I think the funding would be guaranteed and give lots of options for multiple coins.
Some straight laced MCB coins would be a great inside joke for the office…
This is a fantastic idea. Just remember that the coins made for the Government agencies should be of the cheapest metal with off-center graphics and mis-spelled words if you’re going to be accurate. Oh and they should cost three times as much as the other coins and ship two weeks later.
MCB motto: “When in Doubt… NONE Get Out.”
You must be thinking of the stuff intended for citizens, swag made for internal consumption is not of the same ‘superior’ quality intended for the tax payer…
Nope, I just figured that a government built coin should look like a government built horse. In other words, a camel.
I got bored during a staff meeting last night and decided to give this the quick once-over after I had seen this post yesterday. Figured I’d share. http://shiny3d.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coins_JPG.jpg
That’s sweet Mr. Woolf.
I’m in. Also for an STFU coin (I wonder why?)
Oh wow AMAZING!! Could you make an MCB one? PLeasepleaseplease? And maybe I am wrong but shouldnt an MHI handbook or something like that come out too?
I’d rather have another book, please! đ
I’ll just send you my back account number, shall I? Yes unto â
It’s always been my observation that a challenge coin is… errmmm…would be a very nasty projectile at short ranges (say 10-15 ft). Longer ranges with a sling of some sort.
The longer this tread goes on the more I think challenge coins should also be worked into the book series somehow.
Cabbage Point Killing Machine – Hold The Pig Steady – Mosh Pitt
Front – One surprised looking pig
Back – One large M60
With some careful planning, spinning the coin may make it look like the gun points at the pig.
(BTW, I don’t think the faithful ever actually wrote the lyrics in your 2009 post, but it might be fun to resurrect that thread also).
Okay, so, I kind of geeked out a bit and came up with something. It’ll probably be deleted but I just spent the weekend at the M3 Concert with throbbing drums and screaming guitars while lead singers hit the sky, so… pound out these lyrics with that in mind:
Hold The Pig Steady
Are you an intelligent pig?
The strongest big pig?
A rooting deep pig?
Or just another pig?
Is your pen a good size?
Can you see the prize?
Shining and sparkling
Do you hear othersâ cries?
Hold the pig steady
Hold the pig steady
Weâre almost ready
So hold that pig steady
Whose hands hold us?
Why do they grip?
Propel us on to
Our final trip
Squealing and kicking
We canât get away
Root, run or die
Itâs always that way
Hold the pig steady
Weâre almost ready
Hold that pig steady
Damn itâs unsteady
(Instrumental)
Unsteady or not
Onward we go
Down the chute and
Into the show
Donât know the rules and
Donât know the game
Shaking and kicking
Itâs all the same
Now weâre ready / Hold the pig steady
Finally ready / Get on already
The smartest damn pig
The strongest damn pig
The fastest damn pig
Is just a f*cking pig
Donât take the pill
Donât hold too still
Go into that mill
And theyâll gut you like a pig
Canât hold it steady
This pigâs unsteady
Most unsteady
An abnormal pig
More than one pig
Chained in a brig
Did you sign up for
That kind of gig?
Who gets held steady?
Are you holding steady?
Then youâre just
A f*cking pig.
I will take a couple
I would be interested for sure.
Count me and my son in! Being retired military, these would go great with my others! Do it!
TAKE MY MONEY LARRY!!! *throws wads of cash at screen* must have now!
Absolutely interested in the coin. Neat idea. Bring them on.
WANTWANTWANTWANT….
Absolutely! I’ve already made a space on my coin rack.
HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I live in the Pacific Northwest, or Bigfoot Country. Wouldn’t mind to see and get one for the Hunters out in Seattle.
Late to the party, but how would I get one???
There should be one for Paranormal Testicles… err… Tactical as well.
Lol, oh that’s good. Would that be an instant fail if you drew that coin during a challenge at the bar?
Yes!!! Cheaper by the dozen?
Sox sox, dollar a pair nickle a box. Put em in water and they don’t get wet.
Do you have a manufacturer in mind for these challenge coins? I don’t want to be rude but I see a design flaw with your numbering (if you want sequential numbering).
Hell yes, I want some.
Dude, that post was from EIGHT years ago. (Holy smokes time flies!)