If you guys are talking about these (image from the ChipGuide) what's amazing is that this was submitted by Greg Susong back in 2009, 17 years ago.

While these type are pretty common in the set collector community now, I didn't realize they started so long ago.

For singles collectors who are feeling brave, follow these 2 link to see what type of tribute/replica chips are available to be made for playable sets:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/hybrid-mold-pre-designed-sets.115859/

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/cards-mold-textured-no-mold-pre-designed-sets.115855/

https://pokerchipper.com/threads/the-unofficial-official-cap-dash-catalogue.2119/