Mock up with Sector and date text switched. upon request:


I sort of like how the previous design flows, but I'm open to everyone's opinion on this. I'm looking to make the majority of users happy with the design.

I like the back with the Tron "T" but prefer it without the text, simple is better. Just my opinion though..

Also, maybe the "T" and border in blue instead of gray.

I think a light blue would look better, especially with the black background.

I'm geeky enough to love the idea of a Tron (character, not film) coin with the two different "T" symbols on each side. 


Part of me likes the back without text... part of me likes it with.  I vote for the latter; it seems to be in better fitting with the theme of the coin (it being a T-S coin, rather than a general Tron film/franchise coin; if it were the latter, I would vote for no text.)

Well, regardless of the end result, I intend to make it look as good as possible.

We have to be honest around here; BlueTron had basically commissioned the coin; he's the Admin here, and yes, the coin is in honor of TRON Sector, hence the years on the face of the coin. It was established in 1999, and is still here in 2015... think about that for a minute, TRON SECTOR been around for over 15 years! Kind of a milestone!

While the coin is here to honor all things TRON, it's mainly representative of TRON SECTOR, which is why I value the input from the users on the forum. It's not likely everyone is going to be happy with the design, but I'm going to try my hardest that we end up with a design that Blue likes, and the majority of the users here approves of.

BTW, nobody is forcing anyone to buy one; If you don't like the design(s) you can pass on it.

Maybe we can approve a secondary design that I can run off in smaller quantities, or maybe in 2019 I can run a 20th anniversary coin with a fresh design?

I can guarantee this much, however. some people will not like the design, no matter what. that's just reality. I've worked in ad design and marketing back in the day, and the fact you can't make everyone happy is just that. So I can only try to please as many folks as I can.

I've been printing prototype faces out. I'll have them posted in the thread either tonight or early tomorrow. People can start voting on what they like, and we can go from there. I've been taking people's opinions and critiques to heart, even though Blue likes what he likes. That should say something.

Also, I ordered a spool of light blue PLA for the details, as many requested it. prototypes will have standard blue in the blue details, but the final blue that will be used looks like the color below:


I thank everyone for their continued input. Remember, it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, and the final design will be somewhat malleable until:
BlueTronWarroir Approves the final Proof
and
I start printing the final coins for those interested.

Note that there may be a detail color option available (likely light blue, yellow, red or green, sort of like the forum themes) but we haven't decided conclusively yet. so input is always fun.

Looks awesome man!
 
 
Hey guys,
 
Just a few things to keep in mind.
 
1) These are fan made items, made by a TS member, for TS members only, not the general public. No extra profit is being made on these, only cost.
 
2) Text- the words Tron Sector needs to be on the coin regardless of anything else. These are being made for members of the Tron Sector website to celebrate our website, which in turn is a fan site of Tron. Keep in mind that Tron is a copyrighted property, so we can't just make stuff with images on there and not specify our website or logo. 
 
Example:
Like I mentioned in the first post, I'm a member of the Star Wars 501st Legion, and we get challenge coins made all the time. Although the Legion has permission to use such characters and logos, we still need to include the name "501st Legion" on all of our member only items.
 
3) Dates- true that the website has been around since '99, but I don't think we should put a cap on the date with 2015, makes it kind of look like it ended than. I personally would like to see the site continue on for many years to come. How about "Est. 1999" or "Online Since 1999"... something like that. Or if it can't be decided, just leave the date off.
 

Count me in for one! How are we doing payments? Or is that to be decided?

That's to be decided.

I'm having issues getting the date section to print correctly, probably due to the size. So, since there have been many people that have had issue with the date (or Est. 1999) being on there, does anybody object to the heads side just having the Tron Sector logo? I got that detail printing perfectly now!
It would also eliminate where the date should go (between Tron and Sector, below it, etc) In other words, it would solve many headaches all around.



If people find that acceptable, then it's only a matter of selecting the tails face. I can have those up for voting in a couple hours!
*EDIT*
Been grinding away on alternate designs!
Okay, these are not printed yet, but here's some of the alternates. I figured some of you guy wanted something more simple: well, here are some options (these can be used for the tails side as well):

First, We have a simplified, two color heads side. The gray parts can be any color (I was thinking that Light blue I ordered would look nice!)


And here is a simple alternate for the flipside:

Okay, I've already altered a version: have yet to print it up, but it should look dandy.

Of course, the major challenge has been all the color swapping on the 3-color heads face. (no less than 4 filament swaps during the print). I designed a little gauge that prints next to the coin(s) in the plate to help me know when it's time to swap the color during a print.

Of course, the printed coin ends up 5.72mm (.225 inches) thick. This is partly why I posted an alternate; some may want a thinner coin, and all those color changes add up.

The simplified face will end up thinner, even if I do it in three colors (with the TS logo a different color than the decorative line work.)

I will keep printing; this is proving to be a complicated endeavor, but I want to have some nice prints for everyone to evaluate. sorry it's taking so long.

BlueTronWarrior Wrote: In my honest opinion, I really dig this for the front and back, just minus the date.

I'm with BlueTronWarrior here. Simple, elegant, and to the point!