Hi all!
I am offering a few highly authentic looking replicas of the "Temp V" vial from The Boys as a pre-painted kit with GLASS vial!
RUN #1 RESERVATIONS
After some moderate success with the 10mL Blue Compound V Vial run, I was asked several times to offer the smaller "Temp V" vials as well.
I did quite a bit of research of photo references and measuring of protoype shapes...
...and I have concluded that the Wheaton one-milliliter "V-Vial®" is a perfect match!
As with the larger blue vials, these glass vials with the conical internal bottom are not only insanely expensive, but also only sold in cases of quantity. It appears that Wheaton has a patent/trademark on the "V-Vial®", which means they can set the price, as is quite common in the medical and scientific industries. No wonder they waved those vials around in the show so much; they're elite!
I plan to gauge interest in a mini-run of these and do a group buy fromFisher Scientific Zoro (best price I could find) and offer them individually. I'm not looking to make a profit; I just want one for myself! I checked eBay, Amazon, Etsy, all the usual suspects, and there doesn't seem to be anything better out there. And these are shiny and new!
SPECS:
After much searching and research, I have concluded that the Boys V-Vials are 1 mL in size, which is the smallest available. Specs from Wheaton are as follows:
Additional tech specs can be found here.
PRICE:
Price is $20 USD for each vial kit, free shipping in the US, $10 FLAT to ship rest-of world. Shipping is combined for multiple vials.
WHAT YOU GET:
I am also providing a painted, resin 3D printed lid that more closely matches the TV show (at no extra cost). It will be finished as follows:
HOW TO ASSEMBLE:
Simply insert the provided o-ring into the painted lid, add your liquid, and screw on tightly to ensure an airtight seal.
You'll have to provide the blue or green Compound V fluid yourself, but this is my recommended recipe:
HOW TO ORDER:
If you're interested, please DM me or post a reply to this thread; I will add your name to the Reservations list above.
I will not take any payment until the supply is in-hand, and I will provide photos (with painted caps) in this thread as proof that I have them ready to go. I will ask for payment at that time. Once I have done so, you will have ONE WEEK to provide payment or your reservation may go to someone else!
TURNAROUND TIME:
It takes as much as a month for Zoro to ship me the vials, so I will keep you posted in the thread. Once I have the vials, I will be taking payments and shipping daily!
WHAT'S NEXT:
If there are more requests after the current run is completed, I may consider another run.
The vials of blue Compound V are much larger and offered in another run thread. Only the smaller vials for green "temp" V are being offered in this thread.
Thanks for your consideration!
Bill
I am offering a few highly authentic looking replicas of the "Temp V" vial from The Boys as a pre-painted kit with GLASS vial!
RUN #1 RESERVATIONS
- Astyanax
- Starganderfish (shipped)
- Starganderfish (shipped)
- Tuckanator (shipped)
- Tuckanator (shipped)
- Tuckanator (shipped)
- CaptainEpic77 (shipped)
- slimgiggity (shipped)
- SoggySandwich (waiting, pending Compound V vial availability)
- DarthPlatypus (shipped)
- DarthPlatypus (shipped)
After some moderate success with the 10mL Blue Compound V Vial run, I was asked several times to offer the smaller "Temp V" vials as well.
I did quite a bit of research of photo references and measuring of protoype shapes...
...and I have concluded that the Wheaton one-milliliter "V-Vial®" is a perfect match!
As with the larger blue vials, these glass vials with the conical internal bottom are not only insanely expensive, but also only sold in cases of quantity. It appears that Wheaton has a patent/trademark on the "V-Vial®", which means they can set the price, as is quite common in the medical and scientific industries. No wonder they waved those vials around in the show so much; they're elite!
I plan to gauge interest in a mini-run of these and do a group buy from
SPECS:
After much searching and research, I have concluded that the Boys V-Vials are 1 mL in size, which is the smallest available. Specs from Wheaton are as follows:
- Outer Diameter: 13 mm (~1/2")
- Height: 44mm (~1-3/4")
- Capacity: 1 mL
- Material: Borosilicate Glass, Type 1
Additional tech specs can be found here.
PRICE:
Price is $20 USD for each vial kit, free shipping in the US, $10 FLAT to ship rest-of world. Shipping is combined for multiple vials.
WHAT YOU GET:
I am also providing a painted, resin 3D printed lid that more closely matches the TV show (at no extra cost). It will be finished as follows:
- Airbrush in high-gloss black, then
- airbrush Alclad II Polished Aluminum, then
- airbrush Alclad Aqua-Gloss clearcoat.
- 1 x 1 mL glass V-Vial with closure
- 2 x resin 3d-printed custom lids (1 finished, 1 unfinished)
- 1 x o-ring (R-04, AS568 #011, 5/16" ID, 7/16" OD)
- 6 x pre-cut self-adhesive vinyl dots
HOW TO ASSEMBLE:
Simply insert the provided o-ring into the painted lid, add your liquid, and screw on tightly to ensure an airtight seal.
You'll have to provide the blue or green Compound V fluid yourself, but this is my recommended recipe:
- 50% distilled or RO water
- 50% ISO alcohol (to prevent fungus)
- 1-2 drops glycerin (to prevent settling)
- Food coloring to preference (1 drop is too much for 1mL...make a large batch!)
HOW TO ORDER:
If you're interested, please DM me or post a reply to this thread; I will add your name to the Reservations list above.
I will not take any payment until the supply is in-hand, and I will provide photos (with painted caps) in this thread as proof that I have them ready to go. I will ask for payment at that time. Once I have done so, you will have ONE WEEK to provide payment or your reservation may go to someone else!
TURNAROUND TIME:
It takes as much as a month for Zoro to ship me the vials, so I will keep you posted in the thread. Once I have the vials, I will be taking payments and shipping daily!
WHAT'S NEXT:
If there are more requests after the current run is completed, I may consider another run.
The vials of blue Compound V are much larger and offered in another run thread. Only the smaller vials for green "temp" V are being offered in this thread.
Thanks for your consideration!
Bill
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