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Topic: Dryden Flight Research Center medal series
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X-Plane Fan
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From: CA, USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 05-04-2012 09:33 AM
  
There is a new a series of medallions created by the NASA Dryden gift shop. The first two in the series are for the Bell X-1 and North American X-15.These medallions contain metal taken from the actual vehicle. The X-1 and X-15 medals are currently in production and are not yet available. There are at least six more on the current to-do list. They will be done as time and money permit and will be announced once production has begun. I'll post more info on these once it becomes available. |
328KF
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posted 05-04-2012 12:15 PM
Wow... outstanding news. Thanks for the info! |
tnperri
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posted 05-04-2012 10:31 PM
Will these be available to the public? |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 290
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 05-07-2012 11:59 AM
Excellent news indeed! I'll be looking for that email if/when they do send them out! |
X-Plane Fan
Member Posts: 117
From: CA, USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 05-07-2012 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by tnperri:
Will these be available to the public?
Yes, these are available to anyone. The X-1 coin just arrived, X-15 will be show up in June.  |
tnperri
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posted 05-07-2012 07:43 PM
Great, what is the recommended way to order these? |
328KF
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posted 05-08-2012 08:32 AM
I called the Dryden gift shop to order mine. You can reach them at 661-276-2113 or 661 276-2140. The lady who helped me was fantastic. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 290
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 05-08-2012 11:08 AM
What was the cost of the X-1 coin? |
JLR1
Member Posts: 29
From: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Registered: Oct 2008
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posted 05-08-2012 01:00 PM
Medals are $10 each + shipping, and each one comes with a stand.
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MichaelD
Member Posts: 75
From: Troy Michigan USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 05-09-2012 10:33 AM
Thanks for the heads up on these. The X-1 coins will start being shipped on Friday (11 May 12). |
cspg
Member Posts: 3807
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-09-2012 02:54 PM
Any plans to have the Space Store carry these? |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 290
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 05-24-2012 05:28 AM
The X-15 coin is now available too (X-1 has been for a bit now). I don't know if/when they may send out emails, but they just got them in Tuesday afternoon. |
Michael Clemente
Member Posts: 151
From: Atco, New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-25-2012 07:47 PM
My X-1 and X-15 coin arrived today. They really look great. A great addition to anybody's collection. By the way, does anybody know what will be the next coins that will come out? |
space-E
New Member Posts: 8
From: Eugene, OR, USA
Registered: May 2012
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posted 05-29-2012 07:30 PM
I ordered mine today (and agree, the folks at the other end of the phone could not have been nicer!), and was told that they had ordered 1000 of each coin, so that's the mintage for the moment. (She said she's sold 150-200 so far.) She also told me that they had no timetable for the rest. "We need to get some of the metal from the aircraft and finish the design and organize the minting — and we haven't done any of that yet." So I'm guessing it will be a while before the others are out. Also, I asked and Winco told me that this was a custom run for Dryden and are not available directly from Winco International. Thought folks would want to know, particularly about the current mintage. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 168
From: Rochester, NH
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-31-2012 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by Michael Clemente:
By the way, does anybody know what will be the next coins that will come out?
I spoke to Jim this morning. He said the next two coins will be the Enterprise and the SCAs. He said the SCA coin will have metal from both SCAs in it, and the two coins will be available in about 2-3 months. |
jutrased
Member Posts: 44
From: North Smithfield, RI USA
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 05-31-2012 12:46 PM
Just called in my order for the X-1 and X-15 medallions. I have to agree they are very friendly and helpful. If you wish, they will take your email address and notify you when new items come in. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 168
From: Rochester, NH
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-02-2012 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by JLR1:
Medals are $10 each + shipping, and each one comes with a stand.
My X-1 and X-15 coins arrived today, but did not include stands. Has anyone received a stand with theirs? |
Michael Clemente
Member Posts: 151
From: Atco, New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-02-2012 04:32 PM
I received the stands with my coins when they were delivered. I received both the X-1 and X-15 coins. Maybe you should give them a call. They might have forgot to include them. |
JLR1
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From: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Registered: Oct 2008
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posted 06-02-2012 06:20 PM
I had two separate orders and neither came with the stand, so I thought maybe I had misunderstood when I first asked. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 168
From: Rochester, NH
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-03-2012 04:19 AM
Ah, a discrepancy! I'll email the shop today to see what the current deal is. If stands are not included, they're inexpensive, as shown by this eBay item. The coins come in the type of holder shown in the last photo. |
randyc
Member Posts: 588
From: Highlands Ranch, CO USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 06-03-2012 12:23 PM
The stands are not included but can be ordered for an additional charge. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 168
From: Rochester, NH
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-03-2012 02:20 PM
I've just had a response from Dryden about the stands: The coins do not include the stands. The stands are $1.50 each and the people who received them should have been charged for them on the order. No problem - I'll just buy them on eBay. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3807
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 06-07-2012 03:02 PM
Since the gift shop does not ship overseas, anybody planning to order the X-1 and X-15 medallions with their support stands and would be willing to buy an extra set for me (I got the Apollo 16 medallion from the Space Store)? Will reimburse all shipping costs (paypal). Thanks. |
TRS
Member Posts: 592
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 06-08-2012 04:50 PM
I've just been on the phone there as well — Jim said that he's looking to get a website up in the next couple of months which will have the option for international orders. |
tnperri
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posted 09-19-2012 02:03 PM
A new Dryden medal is out. The shuttle Enterprise. I was told SCA medal had a misspelling and had to be done over. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3807
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posted 09-19-2012 03:43 PM
What about the website? |
tnperri
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posted 09-19-2012 05:25 PM
I didn't ask. They have a big day tomorrow with the shuttle coming to town. There is one of these medals on ebay. |
tnperri
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posted 10-31-2012 06:24 PM
Anyone know if they got the SCA medals yet? |
Meademan
Member Posts: 13
From: Gatwick, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 11-01-2012 06:49 PM
They are due in within the next couple of weeks... max. I was told the SCA ones will be very limited availability. |
mikepf
Member Posts: 342
From: San Jose, California, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-02-2012 05:33 PM
Does anyone know if the X-1 medals are still available? I'm having difficulties getting a chance to call from work. |
tnperri
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posted 11-02-2012 06:35 PM
There are plenty of them on eBay but more expensive. |
JLR1
Member Posts: 29
From: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Registered: Oct 2008
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posted 11-14-2012 03:24 PM
I got an email from the Dryden gift shop saying the SCA and Enterprise medals are in stock. And they also have the Apollo 14 40th anniversary medals as well. |
tnperri
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posted 11-14-2012 04:53 PM
Yes they are, ordered mine today. Also seen one on eBay. Also she said that there is another in the works but she couldn't remember the name of it. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3807
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-15-2012 03:36 AM
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Originally posted by cspg:
What about the website?
Any news on that front? I'd love to have both medallions with their support stand. |
jutrased
Member Posts: 44
From: North Smithfield, RI USA
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 11-15-2012 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by JLR1:
I got an email from the Dryden gift shop saying the SCA and Enterprise medals are in stock.
Would you have the details on cost of the medals and shipping? |
cspg
Member Posts: 3807
From: Geneva, Switzerland
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posted 11-15-2012 02:33 PM
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Originally posted by tnperri:
Also she said that there is another in the works but she couldn't remember the name of it.
Apollo 15? |
tnperri
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posted 11-15-2012 02:49 PM
I was asking about the Dryden series (X-1, X-15, SCA, Enterprise) when she said there was one in production. Though I imagine the Apollo 15 should also be coming out soon (I hope). |
JLR1
Member Posts: 29
From: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Registered: Oct 2008
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posted 11-15-2012 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by jutrased:
Would you have the details on cost of the medals and shipping?
The medals are $10 each, and they ship priority mail for $7.40, includes tracking. Insurance optional. You can call them at 661-276-3492, very friendly folks and excellent customer service. |
space-E
New Member Posts: 8
From: Eugene, OR, USA
Registered: May 2012
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posted 11-16-2012 12:41 PM
Sorry to ask, but is there any chance of posting a picture of the SCA and Enterprise ones? Also, I heard from the Kennedy Space Center shop that they have the Apollo 14 medal available, but the Apollo 15 one wouldn't be out for another month or so. Thank you! |
tnperri
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posted 11-16-2012 04:32 PM
Here are some pics on eBay listings: Enterprise | SCA |
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