BelizeIt Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 ^Wow leave it to Robb to brake the bank! Four balls no less! Persistence pays off, I look forward to your future photo trip report when the package arrives from the 'Santa Claw'. This has been one of the most enjoyable threads I've followed on TPR recently! Go Santa Claw! Let's hope they keep it going for many months to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 ^ I've decided that if for any reason it's still going on in August, TPR *has* to make a trip to Real Art while we're visiting parks in Ohio! --Robb "They don't look that far from Kings Island!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Patrick thanks for taking the time to check it out! This thing is awesome! Did they say how long the game was going to last? Also, are all the prizes donated? From their FAQ I read, they said the claw will be up for a few more weeks. I'm sure if it's still popular enough, maybe they'll extend this...or hopefully bring it back next Holiday Season. As far as prizes go, I read also on their FAQ that the skateboards were donated as they did a huge project for Alien Workshop. The rest of the prizes were stuff they picked up at some form of flea market/swap meet called "Trader's World." Pretty much what he said. A few of the companies they worked for donated some things to The Santa Claw. They wanted the prizes to be kinda cheap and cheesy because they're the kind of things you'd find in an actual claw game. I'm glad that everyone liked the pictures! And that was some great timing Robb Also, I believe that King's Island is about 20 minutes away from Dayton. Patrick "chose his college based on proximity to amusement parks" Jeffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 http://tinyurl.com/4f4uahx Closer to an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 http://tinyurl.com/4f4uahx Closer to an hour. Whoops, I was thinking 20 minutes north of Cincinnati, not Dayton. You could probably get there in 20 minutes if you were speeding though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 You would have to average 151 MPH 20 Minutes isn't going to happen. In fact I have gotten two tickets on I-75 between Dayton and the Monroe exit one was for going 76, the other 82. These were separated by 5 years! Both times I was on my way to Kings Island. They patrol that stretch of road like mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 ^ Kings Island is 20 minutes north of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati is an hour from Dayton. If you average 70 you can make it in about a half hour. I've done it many times. I used to live off of the Fields Ertel Rd. exit on 71, which is one exit south of Kings Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Who cares whether it's an hour or twenty minutes... it's close enough that a side trip is mandatory. I'm glad to hear that they're a class act, Rob. Do you know if they're making any money out of this? I was worried for awhile that they were data miners or email collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Patrick, that is so cool that you got to see the Santa Claw in person! Thanks for posting the photos! I haven't had the time to play lately, and I need my Santa Claw fix again soon!! I think I've played a total of 8 times so far and won only once, on my very first try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffyTiffy Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Patrick, that report was awesome! It was really cool to get a look behind the scenes of everyones favorite internet based claw machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testtrack321 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Holy shit, it's located in Dayton! I could have walked there from UD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Way to go Patrick! It was great seeing a behind the scenes tour of the whole operation! Makes me proud that a Valuable Big Mike Reader came through with the goods!!! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Awesome report! I enjoyed reading that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisal771 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 It looks like the crane is getting a little empty! They are probably going to refill it soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'm in line right now. I've only been able to play twice, and didn't win either time. This game is addicting. There's some character named TPDave behind me. Not sure who he is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Prince Desmond seems to be in line behind me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Prince Desmond has done so much for the coaster community. I'm sure his next project will be "Save the Santa Claw" for when it shuts down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsTexas Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Robb, It looks like you caught 5! Heck, it could be a record for the Santa Claw. Giant Balls - 1 Red Medium Balls - 1 Pink Small Balls - 1 Purple, 1 Blue, 1 Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDipper 80 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Dayton- Home of the Airplane and of the Santa Claw! Two of mankind's most important inventions! I really need to take a detour on my way to the University of Cincinnati next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 After a week hiatus, I'm finally back in line as duggl.us. 6hrs 38min to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I was in front of TPDave, then the connection was lost! Now I'm back in line and the wait is over 7 hours! GAH! Another TPR member (Godwyn) is two people in front of me. Maybe the wait won't be so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I accidentally exited out and now i'm back in line behind Jojo! Hi Jojo! I also pimped out my Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 JoAnna, please don't take this the wrong way, I mean this in the most complimentative way...I totally think you could rock the Santa Claw 'Girl' outfit for Halloween!!!! Seriously, I think it would be the best Halloween costume and would look awesome on you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 JoAnna, please don't take this the wrong way, I mean this in the most complimentative way...I totally think you could rock the Santa Claw 'Girl' outfit for Halloween!!!! Seriously, I think it would be the best Halloween costume and would look awesome on you!!!! Thinking about it now, it would actually be pretty awesome if a group of us dressed up like all of the characters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 JoAnna, please don't take this the wrong way, I mean this in the most complimentative way...I totally think you could rock the Santa Claw 'Girl' outfit for Halloween!!!! Seriously, I think it would be the best Halloween costume and would look awesome on you!!!! She's not allowed to wear the wifebeater, though....That's MY character!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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