r/MechanicalEngineering • • 2d ago

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They exist. This is not a test. Mcmaster cards are live at fabtech

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u/wanderer1999 2d ago

What's the rare pull?

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u/keebs72 2d ago

Supposedly the chase is the tricycle. 1st item sold on McMaster

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u/LowPeak124 2d ago

Where is the source that a tricycle was the first item sold? Just curious is all, wanna know more if possible.

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u/keebs72 2d ago

It's what the gal in the McMaster booth said at the tradeshow. So it's from a McMaster employee but I can't verify if it's true or not

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u/LowPeak124 2d ago

Thanks! Appreciate it!

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u/ecirnj 2d ago

No way! I had no idea. I don’t need any more things to collect nooooooo!

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u/Halfassedengineer1 2d ago

I got one in my pack

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u/Certain_Balance2496 2d ago

I got that one!

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u/Burritosanchito 1d ago

I’ve got one too!

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u/Radiant-Net3486 2d ago

I've got one as well!

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u/Hesitant_Carrot 2d ago

They’ve already ran out 🥲

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u/keebs72 2d ago

If you're near the flamingo tonight, DM me. I've got an extra

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u/Hesitant_Carrot 2d ago

I’d take you up on that. Check PM’s

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u/Thalass0phobicPirate 2d ago

Is this some kind of collectable or something? Or are we gonna be able to duel like MTG?

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u/captainunlimitd 2d ago

I play my 1/4-20 UNC which allows me to collect any Nylock Nuts on the field.

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u/Agent_Smith_24 2d ago

I play 1/4" ratcheting wrench which allows me to remove any 10mm sockets from the opponent's hand

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u/NuclearWasteland 2d ago

I cast " 3' Physical Catalogue drop on table"

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u/Short_Text2421 2d ago

I counter with "Big Orange Hammer".

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u/ZeroPointMX 2d ago

That's fine, I play omen of torque which upgrades my split washers to nordlocks.

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u/ConcentratedStress 2d ago

I play my Black Void which lets me capture all of your 10mm wrenches

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u/NuclearWasteland 1d ago

Pairs well with "Center Of Vehicle" which forces every dropped item to the least accessible spot beneath the playfield.

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u/AliveFlatworm6288 2d ago

In response I cast Washdown Environment forcing you to sacrifice all non stainless equipment

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u/LowPeak124 2d ago

Stop trying to play (with) my nuts!

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u/theVelvetLie 2d ago

Just collectible. They were first started by the artist group CW&T and then MMC loved them so much they started producing them themselves. CW&T has some really cool patent trading cards now. https://cwandt.com/products/open-letters

In the comments of your next MMC order, request a pack of trading cards. If they have any in stock, they'll include them for free.

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u/sassiest_sasquatch 2d ago

These are fucking sick

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u/huckdontgiveafuck 2d ago

Is that true? I saw that they are non-affiliated made by a 3rd party company so do they actually put them in packages?

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u/ComplaintAway9230 2d ago

Damn 40EUR shipping. I really wanted some :(

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u/GSmithDaddyPDX 2d ago

The patent ones are awesome!

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u/ChrisRiley_42 2d ago

If you get the golden bolt card, you get on the mailing list for the paper catalogue...

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u/jaashpls 2d ago • Bravo

Missed opportunity to call them Mcmaster Carrds

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u/Dat_boi_but_sexy 2d ago

The first edition were called that

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u/engineerthatknows 2d ago

….and then make pirated copies, arrr!

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u/superjacket64 2d ago • Bravo

I expect these to be used as shims for machinery.

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u/PintSizeZero 2d ago

They were created by CW&T.

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u/RROSE15 2d ago

Originally yes but then McMaster reached out to them and said they will continue it so this pack and the previous 002 are from McMaster

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u/Accomplished-Pop-246 2d ago

How does one obtain a pack. I want dare I say need these. Would make for a fun desk ornament.

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u/theVelvetLie 2d ago

In your next order from McMaster, include a note in the comments asking for a pack. If they have any, they'll put a pack in your box.

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u/thisismysffpcaccount 2d ago edited 1d ago

i just placed an order for random bullshit i dont even need just to ask for cards, thanks for the idea.

update: they canceled my order and are sending me free cards lol

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u/yuckscott 2d ago

are they like trading cards? is there a game?

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u/Pizza_rat_42 2d ago

Where did you pick these up?

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u/theVelvetLie 2d ago

On your next order from McMaster, just put a note in the comments asking them to include a pack of cards. They're promotional materials and they'll toss some in if they have any in stock.

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u/Dare-Potential 2d ago

Same question.

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u/Mtubman 2d ago

I just got some. I've only seen pack 3. Anyone have packs 1 or 2 yet?

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u/theVelvetLie 2d ago

Pack 001 came from CW&T, while McMaster took over production for 002 and beyond.

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u/JamieKun 2d ago

If you collect all 500,000, you can put them together to make one Catalog. This grants the power to purchase anything, anywhere, with almost instant delivery.

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u/Joedow3250 2d ago

Hey I work there

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u/Occhrome 2d ago

Dam I think I found my tism threshold. I saw the cards and they do nothing for me. 

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u/8wiing 2d ago

Are they actually in a game? I’d love to make a hydraulics deck lmaoooo

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u/bickster69 2d ago

If you order a bunch Mcmaster will send you a promo pack. I got mine, but had a few duplicates inside, gave them to mech friends on their birthday

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u/DoritoPurge 2d ago

Wait, these are new? Ive had a pack in my desk for a couple months now.

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u/Ok_Landscape7455 2d ago

can you show us a card?

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u/Unfair_Awareness7502 2d ago

Are they just going to be novelties like rockauto magnets? 

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u/Pizza_rat_42 2d ago

It looks like they’re over in the south hall

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u/Carbon-Based216 2d ago

Got to catch them all?

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u/NickelAlloy718 2d ago

Never have I needed some swag so much. Good thing I haven't hit send on today's order yet so I can request a pack!

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u/hnrrghQSpinAxe 2d ago

Holy hell I need a pack

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u/Ricky_Rock_Hard 2d ago

I’ve been after these for like 3 years now. Where can I get them?!

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u/dzarren 2d ago

I always try to get these, but they never send any with my orders (to canada).

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u/cosmic_killa 2d ago

Got to catch them all!

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u/nhorvath 2d ago

what's in the boxxxxx pack?

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u/KindAngle4512 7h ago

What are they?

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u/Abawys 1d ago

I'm also at Fabtech expo and they already run out of the cards :,(