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Topic: Puntzi replica Apollo 11 lunar sample bag
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43502
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-17-2019 11:00 AM
   
collectSPACE Designer offers replica Apollo 11 bag for your moon rocks and moreForget the Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci knockoffs, what may be the must-have high-end bag replica this summer — 50 years after the first moon landing — is a Puntzi. Puntzi, a new design house run by the founder of the Oregon-based bag brand July Nine, chose as its first project to recreate a moon rock bag used on NASA's Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. The original, moon dust-stained bag elicited worldwide attention when it was sold for almost $2 million at an auction in 2017. But now you can buy Puntzi's replica Apollo 11 Contingency Lunar Sample Return Bag for just $99.  |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1939
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 02-17-2019 12:09 PM
Interesting and a little tempting. I do see that it's a kickstarter - none will be made unless $25,000 gets raised.
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mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1181
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-17-2019 01:38 PM
Backed! I wish them much success...
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Ronpur
Member Posts: 1219
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 02-22-2019 05:00 PM
I backed this one too. I hope it happens! |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3446
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-22-2019 06:33 PM
Scuff it up a bit, maybe even rub it on a Bean painting. How can you tell this from an original? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43502
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-22-2019 06:47 PM
The original had part and serial numbers printed on inner seam of bag. Puntzi makes no mention of including those on the replica. |
David C
Member Posts: 1037
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 02-24-2019 05:01 PM
Well, despite some bad kickstarter experiences I've pledged for this. Puntzi seem relatively professional. |
David C
Member Posts: 1037
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 03-06-2019 09:27 AM
Over $11k to raise with less than two weeks to go. Not looking too promising. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43502
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-19-2019 10:20 AM
The Kickstarter campaign ended today (March 19) with only $14,369 of the $25,000 sought, having attracted only 119 backers. In reply to comments posted on the campaign's page, Garrett Loveall wrote: Unfortunately without the full funds we cannot make this bag. The materials are pretty expensive and we have a minimum order amount required to cover the cost of the tooling used in the manufacturing process.The bare bones for a quality and authentic bag is our set $25k. We wrote over 100 sites for PR and ran ads. It's a fine line between funding and funding with a mountain of ad debt. This is totally the year for Apollo and we hoped for a better response. It was an interesting research project and enjoyable connecting with others in the space community. I learned a lot and very much appreciate the support we did receive. |
David C
Member Posts: 1037
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 03-19-2019 11:59 AM
Shame. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1219
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 03-19-2019 06:41 PM
That's disappointing. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43502
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-09-2019 03:42 PM
Puntzi is now offering a lunar sample return bag replica with its 3D Apollo 11 Landing Site Kickstarter campaign. The Lunar Sample Return Bag is back. I received a lot of requests to try and revive the bag from our earlier Kickstarter and I'm excited to announce that it is back. It is made from a heavy weight nylon, brass zipper and NASA lettering. We are pairing it with our Apollo 11 landing site map as the perfect accessory for storing all our space treasures. To make this possible, we changed the pattern slightly (leave it to NASA engineers to make an overcomplicated bag) and exchanged the Beta cloth for a comparable nylon. This allowed us to produce a very high quality bag at a lower price point. Thank you again for the support and we hope you enjoy this addition! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43502
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-28-2020 05:14 PM
From Puntzi, via Kickstarter: We are excited to announce the Lunar Contingency Bag is back for a limited run! After numerous request about offering more bags, now is your chance to add one or more to your collection.Campaign ends February 11th! |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1181
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 01-29-2020 12:53 AM
I have one from the first round and am quite pleased with it. It's very well made and a nice addition to my collection. Recommended. |
MadSci
Member Posts: 230
From: Maryland, USA
Registered: Oct 2008
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posted 02-03-2020 07:48 PM
I actually wish there were two of them. the faithful replica, and one 'homage' that was functional as a fanny-pack. quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
The original had part and serial numbers printed on inner seam of bag. Puntzi makes no mention of including those on the replica.
Rub a little lunar soil simulant on it.  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43502
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-03-2020 07:58 PM
For a fanny pack-like version, see Kovacs Company's lunar sample return bag. Inspired by Neil Armstrong’s original Lunar Sample Return bag, this pouch is constructed in the same manner as the real thing. It features a dual-layer of white 400D coated pack cloth that looks just like the Nomex used for other various Apollo-era soft goods. |
Rocket Chris
Member Posts: 347
From: Guttentag
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 02-05-2020 12:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MadSci:
Rub a little lunar soil simulant on it.
...but where to get some? |
nasamad
Member Posts: 2136
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-05-2020 01:49 PM
Just backed the version 2.0 of the sample bag, my first Kickstarter and my bank blocked my card straight after as it was an unusual activity, lol. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1219
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 03-30-2020 07:54 PM
My replica Sample Bag arrived today. I added some rocks of basalt in it. And of course, I am in quarantine anyway, so it is a very timely arrival. |
Rocket Chris
Member Posts: 347
From: Guttentag
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 04-01-2020 12:20 AM
Curious to read that all bags have shipped. I just got today the information for survey and all bags are already shipped? Hopefully I will get my bag. |
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