The Toad from Morwood

[Dan Morrison]

A newer batch of Toads, to be shipping out in a couple months.

Stats for this batch,

Top 3 Most Popular:

No. 056 - Octopus hunting little fish

No. 052 - Misty greens

No. 049 - Weathered blue 2-tone

There were 11 available Toads to choose from for this batch. Of the 9 people participating, 6 people got their first choices, 2 people got their second choice, and 1 person decided to wait until next batch.

I'll be offering out 048 (persimmon tree), 050 (lichens on magical stones), and 055 (retro Polaroid inspired) to the waitlist via the Toad lottery - so those who are on the waitlist can watch out for that email today.

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047 - The slow life of a slug - Lichen button

048 - Persimmon tree - Lichen button

054 - Yellowy-orange and cream with logo stamp - Lichen button

049 - Weathered blue 2-tone, with signature logo - Japanese text reads "toad" - Lichen button

050 - Lichens growing on magical stones - Lichen button

051 Suminagashi mushrooms - Orange lichen button

This sleeve was painted in Sumi ink, using the traditional Japanese technique of suminagashi. The mushrooms are then painted on top.

052 - Misty greens - Lichen button

056 - Octopus hunting little fish - Abalone button

 

[Dan Morrison]

Part 2


057 - Indigo blue with cream Japanese text that reads "toad" - Orange mushroom button (Northern cinnabar polypore)

058 Abstract Japanese text - a simplified version of the word "toad" - Mammoth ivory button

055 Retro Edition Toad, inspired by the vintage "Polaroid" VHS cassette - Ancient bog oak button

 

[invertedisdead]

Dang that TECHNICOLOR Toad is too sweet!

 

[Shit Snacks]

Yeah I am shocked that Polaroid edition is headed to lottery, such amazing detail and nostalgia, but there are so many great ones in this batch as always, obviously love that octopus and fish, the weather blue and other ones with the writing are also really cool this batch! Keep on chuggin n crushin it Dan

 

[cx714]

As a last batch “winner,” I promised myself no FOMO, no buyer’s remorse, but damn, you’ve really outdone yourself this batch, @Dan Morrison.

Congrats to the lucky. Every one a stunner (but absolutely loving the graphic remixes)!

 

[lookhigh]

Love the vidoe tape look. memories.....

 

[Falconflys]

I'm in for any of the 3 remaining. But I am so hoping my name gets drawn for the VHS tape! I already know what I want Dan to write on it for me!

 

[Weedaholic]

I think it's time to enter the raffle for the retro one...They are all amazing looking but that retro one is calling me.

 

[Vaporware]

Damn, yeah that VHS Toad would have been my top choice from this batch too. Great job on it, Dan!

I think this is good evidence that one group of people not choosing a design you’re confident in doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a great design or that people wouldn’t like similar things in future batches.

 

[fangorn]

I came to discuss the high and low heating... but... wahouuuuuuu.... it's magnificent... I adooooooore this lot!!

Obviously the 55 is splendid... but what I prefer are the written references... the serial number, Morwood, toad, etc! it would probably attract a lot of attention outside... but... it's art!!!
I'm a big fan of the 57, 56 and 51... that deep blue... it looks so soft... oh yes.. and the 48, and the 54... and the 47... aaaahhhhhh.. ..

and... "Ancient bog oak button"?!!

Well done @Dan Morrison , I can't wait to see the next batch!!
I'm on the Nomad 2 list.... but far.... can we get back on the Toad list??

here, I dragged... I will come back later for photos and various comments...

 

[attackpoints]

I'm so excited to be the owner of 056

I'm really surprised no one went for 055, but it also wasn't on my list of picks. It's so well done. Same with 48, that was my second pick.

Congratulations on another great batch!

 

[seriousTone]

WOW the vintage polaroid is just incredible.

 

[Ramahs]

Yeah, have to agree with others here, in that I love the Polaroid one!

 

[passenger]

The Polaroid.

 

[Abele Rizieri Ferrari]

The Polaroid is indeed awesome. I also really love the abstract Japanese toad text (58). Very pleasing font and I like how the theme matches the material, as is the case with many other of these beauties.

 

[oldbay]

I haven't seen a Toad yet that I didn't like, these are all gorgeous, but 57 is especially nice. More indigo please!

 

[Abele Rizieri Ferrari]

Yeah every single one of them museum worthy

 

[Falconflys]

Well congrates to the 3 lucky ents who have a Toad on the way! Big congrates to the one who's getting the Polaroid!
It's kind of a relief... now I don't have to pony up $600!

 

[cx714]

Now I don't have to pony up $600!

Was waiting for that shoe to drop. Figured it was the only reason no one bid from the batch, retro-graphic awesomeness withstanding.

Those inkjet cartridges are expensive!

 

[Shit Snacks]

Yeah I mean I fucking love all of these but there's a reason my top choice was a more basic toad that cost nearly half that (don't forget there is then shipping and the extras, which for me includes the case as a must have, it is so nice I am going to get another case in the other material and indigo color when my name comes up for nomad, not sure yet if I will get that 2 now I have toad)

 

[BakedDiogenes]

Holy shit, boys and girls, my name got drawn!


what is the right resolution for my monitor

 

[attackpoints]

Holy shit, boys and girls, my name got drawn!


what is the right resolution for my monitor

Yessss, I'm so glad. I wrestled between that and 056. My top 3 were so close, I would have been pleased with any of them.

Yeah I mean I fucking love all of these but there's a reason my top choice was a more basic toad that cost nearly half that (don't forget there is then shipping and the extras, which for me includes the case as a must have, it is so nice I am going to get another case in the other material and indigo color when my name comes up for nomad, not sure yet if I will get that 2 now I have toad)

This also really informed my thinking when I was making my list and later when I was justifying my add ons. You could get the device, an extra glass stem, a pear stem, both heaters, and a case for less than the VHS toad.

Not in any way to diminish it, that Toad is gorgeous plus that element of customization with naming the tape? Museum worthy is right. There's no question that the craftsmanship is there. The lottery winner is for sure lucky

 

[BakedDiogenes]

Yessss, I'm so glad. I wrestled between that and 056. My top 3 were so close, I would have been pleased with any of them.

Thanks! 56’s button reminds me of a TOAD’s eye in a way. Congrats!

Edited a word***

 

[Falconflys]

Yessss, I'm so glad. I wrestled between that and 056. My top 3 were so close, I would have been pleased with any of them.


This also really informed my thinking when I was making my list and later when I was justifying my add ons. You could get the device, an extra glass stem, a pear stem, both heaters, and a case for less than the VHS toad.

Not in any way to diminish it, that Toad is gorgeous plus that element of customization with naming the tape? Museum worthy is right. There's no question that the craftsmanship is there. The lottery winner is for sure lucky

My thought was....CHEECH&CHONG UP IN SMOKE! on it. That would have been perfect for me! Lots of history and high times with my sister. So I was justifying the cost for a great nostalgic feel and a flood of great memories!

 

[MoltenTiger]

what an incredible lineup.

The resin buttons are phenomenal, the attention to detail is absolute. Pixel perfect display. Actual treasure. Incredible.