I won a prize!
The Dice Shop Online ran a Facebook promotion, asking us to mention any funny RPG names we had come across, with three Random winners receiving a Dice Cup and three Dice.
I mentioned an old D&D character from back when the Aliens were building pyramids to scare the dinosaurs: Gemini. I forget his original name, but after a Rodent of Unusual Size gnawed out one of his eyes, he had a precious stone implanted in the socket, and renamed himself “Gem-in-Eye”! š
I was picked as one of the lucky winners, and today received my prize!
Review
The cup is made from a sturdy leather (ah, that new leather smell!), and laced together with leather thongs. Metal pins hold the cap in place, and the Dice Shop logo is embossed onto the side. Small enough to easily fit on my hand, it will comfortably hold a few dice, but may struggle with larger ones (My trusty plus-sized d20 almost fills the base of it!). The website notes that these Cups (which come in a variety of designs; obviously this promotional one features the Dice Shop logo!) are made by a small supplier who sells exclusively to The Dice Shop.
So, is it any good?
The leather, as mentioned is sturdy, a good 3mm thick, and held together with solid threads. The metal pins thatĀ hold the cap seem very secure, with no wobble.
The embossing is nicely done; it looks like a patterned punch has been used to recess the areas around the logo, and then the leather dyed, leaving the shop’s name clearly displayed. The dragon logo they use is a simple affair, but this keeps it recognisable. It is also replicated on the “6” side of the dice.
The underside of the lid features a rim to hold it in place, ensuring that it does not slip in transit, or during shaking! It also means that the flexible leather will hold its shape, as the open Cup does have a tendency to move under a heavy grip! With this rim in place, the Cup forms back to its original shape, and is difficult to malform when closed.
As the pins hold the lid secure, it will make a good travel-case for my dice, getting them used to the leathery environment, before the game. They can then be emptied out, and the Cup used as needed.
The three dice that came with the Cup are a good representation of The Dice Shop’s range. 15mm across, they are a mottled purple with gold pips (and Dragon logo on the “6”). I often do not like colourful dice, as they can be hard to read, but the colours chosen here are good, and the mottling is subtle enough not to break up the display. I would be happy to use these in a game!
As I’ve only just received it, I have not had chance to test the Dice Cup’s rolling ability, but I look forward to rollingĀ a lot more Critical Hits!
If you have enjoyed hearing about this Dice Cup, why not check out their other designs! Crowns, Stags, Dragons, Skulls and other images feature in their nearly-100-strong range!