Odd or interesting mint tins

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by MrDralixx » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:29 pm

I'm loving that ouija tin! And I'd be more than willing to trade a Ginger tin for one (I've got 2 sealed Ginger tins). I'd purchase one, but I'm pretty sure I've bought enough "gadget crap" as my wife puts it, for a while. :)

Besides a couple of Ginger tins, I have these an original style and a comment type one. Wasn't aware there was some really cool ones out there until I saw that. Now I'm reconsidering. lol
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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by dryja123 » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:41 pm

Saw this one on eBay
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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by Dukana » Fri Jul 28, 2017 3:57 pm

Got my Ouija tin in the mail today!
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Looks like the top half of the Ouija tin sits a little further down than the Altoids...
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But the lower halves are the same size! Should work perfectly!
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Looks like the tins have the same footprint
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Another plus - the mints came in a bag! While I will miss the tin smelling of mints, I don't have to worry about that pesky sugary dust all over the place!
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Even the mints are spooky! Tiny ouija planchettes!
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Now I just need all black 3D printed parts from Wermy, and another batch of electronics from Helder! (And the sound card.... coming on a slow boat from Shenzen)

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by Holydohnut » Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:18 am

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In Morrisons right now! (Wish you could get other flavours in the UK)

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by abrugsch » Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:59 am

Both old and new style tins?
(i wish I had a morrisons usefully close to me...
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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by Holydohnut » Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:19 pm

Yeah. They had one box full of the old style tins, and loads of the new. I was a bit torn really. I love the lid of the old style one, but I have to admit that the white painted base has been a nightmare from a build perspective! It's far too easily scratched!

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by Holydohnut » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:16 pm

Ooooooh! I wonder if this is the same size?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152643059790

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by abrugsch » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:25 am

"From chemists only"... lol. no wonder they're hard to find! :lol:

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by Dukana » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:29 am

Holydohnut wrote:
Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:16 pm
Ooooooh! I wonder if this is the same size?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152643059790
That's cool! Even if it doesn't work, it would be awesome to keep on a desk.

You should contact the seller and see if it's the same size.

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Re: Odd or interesting mint tins

Post by Holydohnut » Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:34 am

I'm now getting a bit obsessed with discovering new tin options. That Batman tin some chap found blew my mind!

Found these in store today. If you're in the UK, Marks and Spencer do a BLATANT rip off of Altoids, and the tin is identical.

https://www.britishonlinesupermarket.co ... s-50g.html

It's no Batman tin, but Morrisons is about the only other place in the UK you can get the tins, and not everyone has a Morrisons close by.

Did I mention I want a batman tin? :lol:

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