Author Topic: Trebek's HR Dice? (Read 5091 times)

HYHYBT · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2003, 01:13:55 AM »

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...it could be possible that Wink's dice were from several made for Merrill Heatter back in the NBC High Rollers days and just used again in the Wink run...

Now I'm probably way off on this, but weren't Wink's dice square-cornered, while the earlier versions had rounded-off dice like in the picture up top?

BrandonFG · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2003, 01:48:49 AM »

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...it could be possible that Wink's dice were from several made for Merrill Heatter back in the NBC High Rollers days and just used again in the Wink run...

Now I'm probably way off on this, but weren't Wink's dice square-cornered, while the earlier versions had rounded-off dice like in the picture up top? [/quote]
You are correct, sir.

KrisW73 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2003, 07:25:52 AM »

And IIRC the Trebek dice tended to roll better because of the rounded corners.

aaron sica · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2003, 08:16:26 AM »

Another place to get dice:

http://www.buncogame.com/bcat2.shtml

jrjgames · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2003, 11:54:33 AM »

these are cool for Winks Golden Dice

http://www.dozensofgames.com/104infoamrub.html

Ill put a pic later

Mike Tennant · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2003, 01:33:19 PM »

Here's a company that actually calls their giant dice "High Roller Dice."

http://www.ssww.com/store/product/sku=W5336

The Ol' Guy · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2003, 11:41:51 PM »

First, thanks to everyone for some great sites for interesting props.
Second, since you've brought up the different dice shapes, I checked my box game covers of the Trebeck and Martindale versions, and you are correct - they aren't the same - so why did I get the answer I got to my question? Probably because I remember that when I asked the question, I worded it "Where did Merrill Heatter get the dice he used on High Rollers?" By not indicating which version, it could well have been answered in reference to the NBC run. I probably shouldn't make guesses that make me seem like a doofus. Anyway, I appreciate y'all. G'night -

Justin30519 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2003, 11:04:38 PM »

You want Trebek-sized dice? Check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=10909

Does the hundred dollar bill come with the dice?

Justin

Justin30519 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2003, 11:06:07 PM »

This is off topic, but I found giant Card Shark sized playing cards several years ago at a gaming store in a mall.

Justin Dyer