Skramp Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Check out their blog where they talk about some of the development: http://blog.realartusa.com/. I think we will be seeing a lot more from this company in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 The Santa Claw at Gizmodo GalleryNot gonna be in New York for Gizmodo Gallery? We've teamed up with the Real Art Design Group to bring the biggest claw game in the world to New York. But if you want to play it, stay home. The Santa Claw is the Colossus of claw machines. The 2000-pound beast makes that toy at your local diner feel insecure. It's physical hugeness is dwarfed only by the reach of its massive claw: during the gallery, people from all over the world will be logging on to Gizmodo to play from wherever they are. How? Think of the The Santa Claw as the Turntable FM of claw games. You can only play the game online. Players wait in virtual line and control the claw using a slick, graphic interface which beams live video back to them as well as to anyone else who happens to be watching. It's a lot of people. The last time the Real Art Design Group ran the game 100,000 people played, 4000 won and the virtual line was almost 500 people long at anytime of day. WARNING: YOUR FAILURE TO SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE THE SANTA CLAW WILL NOT GO UNNOTICED. As you play online, visitors to Gizmodo Gallery will anxiously watch and wait. If you manage to grab one of the colorful balls inside The Santa Claw and drop the ball down the chute it will spit out into the gallery. The lucky visitor who scoops it up gets the prize. Don't worry, during our open hours we'll be stashing super special balls amongst the brimming heap and if you grab one The Santa Claw's system will record your information and we'll ship your prize directly to your home. Finally, Santa will actually bring you something. What are the prizes? What's so special about the super special balls? We'll let you know closer to opening day. Let's just say there's going to be good stuff. Loot. Gear. Delightful things. Not just Star Wars toys—well, maybe one. Link Check out the fun video they posted too. Can't wait to give the Santa Claw another shot and win more spiky balls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm really excited about this! Because I had so much practice with the Santa Claw, I was able to win two small spikey balls on the NE trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hooray! I hardly remember anything about my holidays last year, but I do remember the Claw Game! Looking forward to the four hour waits again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 They sent me two spikey balls last season! I am excited to get my hands on some moar balls! Real Art has a hit with the claw. Hopefully t will return annually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It would be cool to see it make a second return this year, especially after Christmas as it has a better fit with the backstory of unwanted gifts. I'm happy for the return but 1 week doesn't seem long enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pizza14 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 This is exciting! If only they shipped those awesome balls to Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 This is exciting. Maybe this year, I'll win something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeyman18 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Maybe this year my computer wont crash on my turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinTheAttendant Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This is great! I'm sorry if i missed it, but did they say when it will be available online again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 This is great! I'm sorry if i missed it, but did they say when it will be available online again? I believe it was 12/5 - 12/12, only 1 week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 ^ According to their website it will run from December 5th to Dec 11th. Patrick, did you happen to catch the half second you were in the video representing TPR for the whole world to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 ^You know the first time I watched it I didn't catch it at all, those tabs went by so quick! I didn't see it until one of my friend's on Facebook pointed it out. Hooray, half second of fame! I really did have a fun time going down to Real Art Design and checking everything out. I hope they do something cool again this year so I can go back down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimster Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Maybe this year I'll finally win something! I came so close a couple of times, then got denied at the last moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) The Santa Claw is all packed up and on it's way to the Gizmodo Gallery. Hope it survives the trip! Link Edited December 3, 2011 by traincrossin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I noticed on Facebook earlier, Real Art made note that one of the prizes would be a life-sized Lego Yoda Santa. I'm not sure how we'll know which plastic ball holds the winning ticket for the Lego Yoda but it sounds like next week's going to be an exciting week. Hello 8-hour waits and attempting to log in as soon as I get off work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Real Art is a company the just get's "it". Looking forward to more hours wasted away trying to win something. Thanks Patrick for the exclusive pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) The Santa Claw is BACK!!!! Get in line NOW!!! http://www.thesantaclaw.com Read the Gizmodo Rules here: http://gizmodo.com/5865018/play-with-gizmodo-gallerys-santa-claw-and-win-prizes-right-now WORLD’S LARGEST CLAW GAME RETURNS Gizmodo Gallery Features Real Art’s Santa Claw DAYTON, OH (December 1, 2011)—In January, Real Art launched an internet sensation. The creative agency built the world’s largest remote-controlled claw game and invited everyone in the world to play over the internet. Players flooded in to the new site; over 330,000 people visited. Now, The Santa Claw is coming back. Real Art has been invited by gadget blog Gizmodo to relaunch The Santa Claw as part of the Gizmodo Gallery in New York City this December. Gizmodo, well known for coverage of the gadget and technology world, calls their Gallery, “the best of Gizmodo, come to life.” Several of the most innovative developments of the year will be featured. The Santa Claw will be installed this December in the Gizmodo Gallery at White Box in Manhattan. It will be playable online at thesantaclaw.com December 6 – 11. Fans can learn more about Gizmodo Gallery at Gizmodo.com/gizmodo-gallery. Real Art will post updates at Blog.realartusa.com. About The Santa Claw Created from 2,000 pounds of steel, 700 feet of wire and 1.5 electric wheelchairs, the giant claw game measures 17 feet by 8 feet by 12 feet. Players control The Claw using either their computer keyboard or mouse, and two cameras provide players with the angles they need to try to grab the toys and balls below. Players then get the chance to post their win or loss directly to Facebook or Twitter. The site, http://www.thesantaclaw.com, spread like wildfire in January and as players shared over social networks, reaching over 330,000 visits. About Real Art Real Art is a creative agency that crafts unique experiences to help clients get noticed. Integrating creative and strategic thinking, Real Art serves a wide variety of clients within corporate, consumer products, high technology and entertainment industries. Real Art’s portfolio of work includes identity and brand development, interactive media, video, social media campaigns, and interactive machines that engage people online and in person. Real Art isn’t afraid to be ambitious. With a team comprised of more than 50 highly skilled designers, programmers and other support staff, Real Art is constantly adding to their capabilities to push the boundaries of marketing and design. These images of The Santa Claw help convey the truly monstrous size of the machine. Anyone close to New York City can go to the Gizmodo Gallery to view it in person at White Box, 329 Broome Street in Manhattan. Do we have any TPR Members in the NYC that can go get pictures of The Santa Claw? Go check it out and post them to TPR! THE SANTA CLAW FAQ 1. So, just how big is this Claw game? A: The Santa Claw measures 17 feet x 8 feet x 12 feet in size. If you’re having trouble visualizing that, it’s about 2,000 pounds of steel, 700 feet of wire and 1.5 electric wheelchairs. We think it’s the biggest claw game in the world, and we’ve sent our info to the Guinness World Records. 2. Am I just playing a regular online game? A: Nope. See question #1. Basically we built a giant claw game like the ones you’ve played in arcades and restaurants for years. But we made it really big. And then we connected it to some cameras and stuff so you can control it using your personal computer. 3. Do I get a prize like last time? A: Last time around, you got what you grabbed. Well, this time is a little different. We’ve teamed up with Gizmodo to throw a few surprises in the mix this time around. Read the new rules here: http://gizmodo.com/5865018/play-with-gizmodo-gallerys-santa-claw-and-win-prizes-right-now 4. Are people seriously waiting in line for this? A: Um, hell yeah they are. The first day it was online for play, almost 20,000 visitors tried to play The Santa Claw. Our site reached over 330,000 visits in the spring. 5. Who’s behind all this? A: This was built with the imagination and skill of all of our creative staff. From start to finish, we figured out how to make this thing, then we just did it. 6. Hey, are you doing something new this year? A: Yes. Right now, it’s top secret, but we have something new and fun in the works for the early part of 2012. 7. How can I keep track of you guys? A: Follow our blog: http://blog.realartusa.com, like us on Facebook: on.fb.me/new-realart, and Twitter: @realart 8. What’s the deal with Gizmodo Gallery? A: In case you aren’t familiar with Gizmodo, it is THE gadget blog, covering nearly everything in the gadget and technology world. To fill the Gizmodo Gallery, they take the most innovative, fun developments of the year and “jam them into a week-long celebration of the freshest and most-interesting technology”. So yeah, we’re excited. Edited December 5, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Did they have a set schedule on it last year? Hopefully, this gets extended longer than the 11th. Loved being able to play this through the Christmas break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 ^ No, but this year it's being done differently. Qizmodo contracted with them to bring the machine to NYC for the 5th-11th, so if they do happen to extend it, I doubt it would be more than a day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 ^Yeah, that's a bit of a letdown. But, oh well. It's time for the 8 hour waits again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nothing up yet, hoping to see it go live soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm in line! Only 4 hours to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 ^Grr, I can't get it to work for me, seems others are having trouble too! Wait a minute, aren't you in NY!? Go do a Photo TR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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