Delivery! from, The Impossible Project

A tiny box of awesomeness was sitting on my front porch this morning. In it, a ten pack of Polaroid 600 film from The Impossible Project. Super stoked, except that I still need to bring the Spirit into the shop for a quick 1-2. Maybe that's what I'll do today. The film came with a Polaroid Magazine CD as well; it's all in German. 

The back of the package reads,

THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT proudly presents carefully saved, stored and tested Polaroid film in a very limited Special Edition, designed by Paul Giambarba, who created the iconic look of Polaroid from 1957 to 1977.

This package has passed all tests and can be enjoyed until 12/2010 and beyond. Meanwhile THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT will continue to define and develop a new instant film to be introduced in early 2010. 

Tomorrow, The Impossible Shop will in fact start selling that film, their very own monochrome instant film, in two different versions, PX 100 and PX 600. This film is for users of the Polaroid SX-70 camera. You can read more about the film here. New color film should be available this summer.

There has been a lot of news coverage since The Impossible Press Event, held in New York City on Monday, some of which you can find here.

Take more pictures!

@thegratefulone

Impossible Press Event Held Today!

The Impossible Project held their long anticipated press event today in New York City, publicly announcing their plans of instant photography world domination.

The first two Impossible Films were announced, going on sale March 25th at The Impossible Shop. They are PX100 Silver Shade / First Flush and PX600 Silver Shade / First Flush. The film will be available at premium photography stores soon. Color film will be available this summer. They will continue to sell the rest of their stock of classic Polaroid film as well.

If you're interested in reading more about the film, check out the press releases from their new website, which went live today. 

The Impossible Project's Space, a shop and gallery, is opening in New York City on April 30th. 

A huge day for the future of instant photography. Can't wait to buy a pack of new color film. Cheers! to The Impossible Project and all the hard work they are doing. 

@thegratefulone

Polaroid 600 Film Still On Sale

Polaroid 600 film is still on sale at The Impossible Store. You won't find it cheaper anywhere else right now. Check post below this one for links to Amazon and Ebay store listings.

Hurry while supply lasts! This limited sale ends Monday, March 15th, at Noon.

The film they are selling is Polaroid 600 Giambarba. A description taken from The Impossible website:

•Ultimate stock of today's most popular and meanwhile hard-to-get Polaroid film. High-speed, high definition and fantastic quality. Limited edition designed by Paul Giambarba.

Cheers! And Have A Great Weekend! Take Lots of Pictures!

The Impossible Shop Fixes Bugs

600 Film Available

After a rough start to a promising weekend of discounted Polaroid film, the Impossible Project has fixed the bugs that were halting the sale of their Polaroid 600 film. 

But act quickly! This is a limited supply and the discounted price of $19 a pack, which is the cheapest on the internet, only applies to orders of 5 or less packs. Otherwise it's $22 a pack, which is still ridiculously cheaper than Amazon or Ebay. 

Take advantage of this great offer and be grateful. 

Cheers! from @thegratefulone

The Impossible Shop "Sells Out" Overnight?

So, I posted last night about a live countdown for Polaroid 600 film going on sale today. It was around midnight last night when I posted and it was set to go on sale today around seven in the morning.

Well, their website is listing that the 600 film is already sold out.

But whoever tweets for Impossible under the handle @ImpossibleUSA is responding to frantic 600 devotees by saying that there is still lots of film available. Hmmm....

These tweets are from about 40 minutes ago (~10 am central time)

• my inventory list shows lots of film left - I'm looking into it. will let you know asap :) 43 minutes ago via web

• I just tried adding 600 film to my cart and didn't have a problem, can you try again and let me know what happens?

 So, I'm trying to figure this one out, and I will keep this blog posted as necessary.

And The Sale Begins! Live Countdown at the Impossible Shop

It finally happens! After weeks of stalling, The Impossible Project (formerly PolaPremium) has opened up the doors for their 600 film in stock.

There is a live countdown on their shops website right now!

Cheers!

*though I still need to get my Spirit 600 fixed. Shutter button why won't you shutter!

**you can follow The Impossible Project on Twitter @ImpossibleUSA

8 Dollars : 2 Pictures. #'s 4 & 5

Took two polaroids today. Numbers four and five. I found myself in the North suburbs of Chicago, near Northbrook, and came across Techny Towers on my way to a field to take pictures. I parked my car and walked about 100 yards away from the entrance, crouched down, and snapped this shot.

 

The second shot was taken about thirty minutes later at the entrance to Chippilee woods in Northbrook, Illinois, at the corners of Grant and Lee. 

The moon is visible in the upper left hand corner of the photo and the tiny snow covered monument in the lower right is an original cornerstone from the civil war era Fort Dearborn, from Chicago.

And It's Official! Updated Today: PolaPremium Becomes Impossible!

PolaPremium Becomes Impossible!

 "As the last quantities of carefully stored original Polaroid films are currently melting like snow in the sun, it is about time to introduce a new chapter of analog Instant Photography. To begin with, please make yourself comfortable at our new Impossible shop and update your bookmarks. In the meantime, we are preparing everything for the Impossible."

-from http://www.the-impossible-project.com