Description
Dunes Casino Las Vegas Sign
The Dunes Casino opened in 1955 and proclaimed itself as “daringly different” and “the last word in Luxury”. This luxurious, desktop-sized sign is 3D-printed with white, burgundy, silver and gold silk filament to create a striking complement to your Las Vegas collection. The base was designed to recall the then-futuristic Dunes Convention Center. “The Dunes” is a double-sided sign, standing almost 21 inches high, it is our tallest sign to date. It can also be personalized with the lettering of your choice on either or both of the two marquees. A internally-lit version with 132 LEDs is also available!
Dunes Casino Sign History
The Dunes sign depicted in this recreation was originally designed and built in 1964 by the Federal Sign Company. The sign was 180 feet tall, weighed approximately 1.5 million pounds and used miles of neon tubing. It also took a full-time staff of three people to maintain. Staff, maintenance and the electric bill to power to the sign amounted to over $47,000 per year ($423,000 in today’s dollars)! The actual cost of the Dunes sign was reportedly $1,800,000 paid in lease payments to Federal Sign over 30 years. The sign itself, with the huge diamond atop, also made a big screen appearance in the 1971 James Bond film “Diamonds Are Forever”. The sign was spectacularly (and regrettably) demolished with explosives in 1993.
Dunes Casino Sign Creation
The printing on our “original” style reproduction is a combination of how the sign appeared over the years with the long-running “Casino de Paris” and the way it appeared at the end in 1993 with “Thanks for the Memories” and “1955 – 1993” on the bottom marquee (see photos). Both the top and bottom marquees can be personalized.
Our designer is a classic sign enthusiast and worked in the full-size commercial sign industry. This sign took 25 hours to 3D model and each one takes 85 hours to print and another 12 hours of hand-wiring, assembly and painting. Reviewers call the result… “Fantastic”.
Proudly 100% designed and made in the USA from USA-sourced materials. Shipped in 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials.
Dunes Casino Sign Dimensions
Product Size
Dimensions of the product are 20.75″ tall x 11.9′ wide x 5.2″ deep (527 x 301.5 x 132.2 mm).
Dunes Casino Sign Customized Options
For a special gift, the Dunes sign marquee below the main sign can also be customized with the lettering of your choice for that special, one-of-a-kind touch! Select one of the “Personalized” options to purchase.
Color Options – Yes! We can print in different colors other than shown! Contact us and let us know what colors you want and we’ll let you know what the price will be.
Dunes Casino Sign Lighting Option
Lighting Options – The Dunes can be ordered with internal illumination with 60 white LEDs lighting the inside the top “Dunes” cabinet and both the lower marquee cabinets. Both the pylons and the top onion dome are internally lit with 72 red LEDs (see photos).
Shipping
Enjoy Free USPS Parcel Select Shipping within the USA. Please allow 7 – 15 days for transit time. Faster shipping is available upon checkout.
Since this is unique, labor-intensive, hand-made-to-order product, please allow 10 to 14 business days to ship. Image mockups will be provided along with progress reports on the design and build.
==================
Disclaimers
NOTE: Historical photos remain the property and are copyright of their owners and are used for educational and historical references purposes only.
Product appearance may differ slightly from depicted in images above due to differences in materials used or improvements in the manufacturing process.
Do NOT place in direct sunlight because PLA will soften and distort.
Not recommended for outdoor use due to electrical/electronic components. For indoor use only.
A mockup image of customized lettering will be provided to the customer for approval. Once approved, the customized product will be manufactured. Changes to the lettering after approval will incur an additional $30.00 charge.
NOTE: This product is not a toy. It is intended for decorative purposes only and should be kept out of the reach of children. While it is extremely durable, it is not intended for rough handling and it could potentially break resulting in small parts which could be a choking hazard.
Limited Warranty: Your satisfaction is important! We warrant this item against defects in materials or manufacturing for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the product. If defective, we will repair or replace the unit at our discretion. Damage due to shipping, alterations to the product, use in an manner other than decorative purposes, or other actions by the customer are not covered under this warranty.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.