The RWP Merchandise Project.

[Mandy]

Ok I’ve been putting this off, I’m not sure why. I think now’s the time to get the ball rolling…

I’ve been working on some T-shirts etc that will be available to buy from the website. I know there's been talk of T-shirts for a while, although the idea proved popular, nothing ever happened. I’ve been looking at the old art contests, Deviant Art club, comics etc that you guys have done, some you have a lot of talent.

I’m looking for people that want to help out by submitting their artwork. The work will have to be your own, no copyright images. I am looking for work of a high standard, but from what I’ve seen so far, that shouldn’t be a problem. Don’t let this discourage anyone from taking part though, I don’t just want traditional artists, I’m looking for a wide range art of design skills:

Artists
Illustrators
Graphic Designers
Pixel/Sprite Artists
Cartoonists
3D Artists
etc.

If you think you could bring something to the project, even if it's just some ideas, then please put your name down in this thread and I’ll give you some more details. I’m not looking for a commitment to do lots of work, just a few designs or permission to use work that you’ve already done. Full credit will be given to anyone taking part.

There are a few people that I can think of who should join in, and I may begin to harass them if I don’t find their names on the list ;)

[Gruntling]

There's been talk of RWP merchandise for ages! I'm just glad it's closer to becoming a reality. I'm all for it! :approve:

As for an idea, I remember Hakey Wake proposed something along the lines of customized t-shirts or caps, each taylored to a specific member. That might be tricky however, or it might not be very practical, but I'm throwing it out there. Track down Hakey and ask him about it.

[DevilBottles]

Wow. I've always wanted to be a good artist. :) This is one of those times....

I must not have been here for this, I've looked at some old threads that those strange guests are looking at though...

[s.w.a.t]

Yeah, who are those guests who only look at topics from years ago? Obscure ones, too.

[Gruntling]

Yeah, who are those guests who only look at topics from years ago? Obscure ones, too.

Those are the ghosts of dead members!

[Princess J]

If you need me, I'll be glad to help out with art. I'm always up for drawing Banjo-related stuff.

[Mandy]

There's been talk of RWP merchandise for ages! I'm just glad it's closer to becoming a reality. I'm all for it! :approve:

As for an idea, I remember Hakey Wake proposed something along the lines of customized t-shirts or caps, each taylored to a specific member. That might be tricky however, or it might not be very practical, but I'm throwing it out there. Track down Hakey and ask him about it.

It's a possibility, I'll ask Mr Wake

[Hakey Wake]

Yeah, who are those guests who only look at topics from years ago? Obscure ones, too.

They're bots.

As for an idea, I remember Hakey Wake proposed something along the lines of customized t-shirts or caps, each taylored to a specific member. That might be tricky however, or it might not be very practical, but I'm throwing it out there. Track down Hakey and ask him about it.

Yes! I rememebr that and thinking it was a good idea at the time, though the only snag is that:

I’m looking for people that want to help out by submitting their artwork. The work will have to be your own, no copyright images.

Which I believe prevents the use of most of the avatars here. So no Blue Falcon Shirt for me. :( (Although perhaps a Red one...)

[Mandy]

You beat me to it :) As long as it's not too recognizable we should get away with it

[Andre]

Of course, you could always just put your username on the shirt.

[Mandy]

Of course, you could always just put your username on the shirt.

That's true.
Who wants one? Anyone want to be in charge of the custom T's?

[Andre]

I would definatly want one, but the question is, how?

[Gold Jinjo]

I imagine this would be done through PayPal, right?

[Mandy]

Well, since having to capital to print a batch of shirts isn’t really an option, the most practical way of making this happen is to open up a café press shop. The shop can be easily integrated with website, using the premium subscription. This will allows us to produce as many designs as we like, on a variety of products and it won’t cost a thing. I’ve created a free temporary shop for people to upload their designs. Anyone is welcome to have a bash at this. :)

Edit: I've upgraded the shop now, so if anyone else wants to help then they'll have let me know.

[Gaming Master2k]

I'm not entirely sure what goes on with that cafe press thing but it looks good.

If it lets me get at least a T-Shirt for the RWP It's ok in my books :)

[s.w.a.t]

I think I can start desighning (I'm pretty good with 3D design) once I get my Maya to work. :angry

[Mandy]

Great! My 3D’s not that hot, so I'm glad to have someone with 3D skills.

PJ – I’d love to see some of your Jinjos on button badges, I’d want one ;)

[Grey Jinjo]

Any thought on baseball caps? I never was much for the whole T-Shirt idea, although I did like the idea of contributing to the RWP via the purchase of some merchandise. A mug maybe?

If you're going through cafe express like intended, then will there to be some alternative options? Or is the plan to focus strictly on shirts at the moment?

[xxx]

It's a cute idea, to be honest I don't think I'd wear a RWP.. and my user name isn't the best thing to put on a shirt I'd wear to school, lol.
I'd get one for the heck of it though, hehe.
Actually come to think of it I wouldn't be able to wear it until like October anyways, lol..

<3 x

[s.w.a.t]

You could always get a swat t-shirt. Coming soon to a store near you.

[Mandy]

If you're going through cafe express like intended, then will there to be some alternative options? Or is the plan to focus strictly on shirts at the moment?

I was thinking, a variety of T’s, caps, mugs, mousemats, stickers, badges, but we can do any of the products.

X - We could make a RWP bib for your little one ;)

[Princess J]

Great! My 3D’s not that hot, so I'm glad to have someone with 3D skills.

PJ – I’d love to see some of your Jinjos on button badges, I’d want one ;)

Thanks :) I'm going to see what I can do later on this week.

So if we're not allowed to have copyrighted images... that means we can still draw our own versions of the characters, we just can't use any official Rare art in our design? And do we have to put the Rare logo somewhere on it, or not?

[repobanjo]

You could always get a swat t-shirt. Coming soon to a store near you.

Oooh, yo and your nippy word play, s.w.a.t

I would buy it, but I suck at art. Maybe some compy-generated, but that's streching it.

[Mandy]

So if we're not allowed to have copyrighted images... that means we can still draw our own versions of the characters, we just can't use any official Rare art in our design? And do we have to put the Rare logo somewhere on it, or not?

Yeah, anything that you’ve drawn yourself is totally fine, no Rare logos though. It would be cool to have a "Rare Witch Project" somewhere, even if it's just in text underneath. There might not be enough room on the small badges, I guess it depends on the design. I can provide a logo if you need one.

[RareBK]

How bout this for my shirt :)

RareBK (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/26179112/)

Mabey this for back?

RBK (http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6236/rbk9rx.png)

^^ I really need to get my computer with photoshop fixed B:(

[Mandy]

I think that would be too small, images have to be 200 dpi. The image would have to be redrawn larger, or traced in a vector program.

Unfortunately you can't have images printed on the back.

[Hakey Wake]

I'm itnrigued by the whole "copyright" issue, I know this is probably not anything remotely similar but...the banner at the top of the forum page.

How does that work?

[RareBK]

Unfortunately you can't have images printed on the back.
WTF? I used to have an old cafepress accoubt and they let me put things on the back of shirts.

[Mandy]

Have a look for yourself, I could be wrong, but I don't think I am

Edit: Maybe you can with the premium shop, I'll have a look when I upgrade

[s.w.a.t]

How big do I have to make the image?

[Grey Jinjo]

I'm itnrigued by the whole "copyright" issue, I know this is probably not anything remotely similar but...the banner at the top of the forum page.

How does that work?

It's non-profit. For example, you can print out an FAQ someone else wrote for a game. However, you CAN'T print out and sell an FAQ someone else wrote for a game.

[repobanjo]

So...if RBK gets a shirt, do we all get to make our own designs? I'm so gonna buy Minjo's!

[s.w.a.t]

Does that mean Soulreaper's making one? That could mean either a VERY nice loooking T-Shirt or a completly disgusting one.

[Hakey Wake]

It's non-profit. For example, you can print out an FAQ someone else wrote for a game. However, you CAN'T print out and sell an FAQ someone else wrote for a game.

Ah, what I meant was the all the Rareware characters up there, I assume :mazza doesn't have to pay Rare any $$$ to use them.... o-O

[Grey Jinjo]

Ah, what I meant was the all the Rareware characters up there, I assume :mazza doesn't have to pay Rare any $$$ to use them.... o-O

I know, that's what I meant. He's not making money off of the Rareware characters at the top. If he puts them on a shirt and sells them, that's different. Hence, more illegal.

[Kablamooie]

I'm good at drawing Garfield-style characters. Y'know, big head, big eyes, small body.

[Mandy]

Got anything I can have a look at?

[s.w.a.t]

ARGH! This is pissing me off. First, Maya malfunctioned, and now it won't reinstal.

[Mandy]

Hope you don't mind PJ I've tried out one of your pics on a badge. :)

http://www.dropshipshop.co.uk/temp/pj.jpg

[Princess J]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE that! :D I think it looks really nice. Thanks Mandy.

[Mandy]

Your drawings are very cool. I'd love to use the Jinjo in this one http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/24079753/

[ChrisPBacon]

It's a great idea for RWP merchandise. I'll try to make something, but I guarantee it will be bad artwork.

[Princess J]

Your drawings are very cool. I'd love to use the Jinjo in this one http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/24079753/

Thanks. :) That one was a present for my friend. I'd have to ask him.

[Andre]

Hope you don't mind PJ I've tried out one of your pics on a badge. :)

http://www.dropshipshop.co.uk/temp/pj.jpg

That looks very cool. Good job Mandy and Princess J. :)

[Benjo Koolzooie]

I like the looks of that!

[Gruntling]

I really like that idea. Badges would be easy to make and the topper is that they're cheap. Nice drawings BTW.

[Mandy]

Update for anyone who's interested:

So far we have t-shirts, badges, stickers, mugs, mouse mats, and caps. I haven't had much input from other members, which is a shame as I've seen quite a few people here have artistic talent. The free trial for this shop runs out in a couple of days, so I'm aiming for the shop to be up and running by the end of the week. Most of the designs can be re-used on other products, so I'm thinking maybe there should be some kind of request facility.

Most of the products are lacking descriptions, so if anyone would like to help me out with that, it would be appreciated.

In the future we could run competitions in the creative cavern, the winner getting a mug or a t-shirt or something for their efforts.

[Andre]

Cool Mandy, but, do you have a link to the shop?

[Ice Mario]

Cool Mandy, but, do you have a link to the shop?

so I'm aiming for the shop to be up and running by the end of the week.

[Andre]

Ice, as much as you don't like me, it's been solved. Thanks.

[Mandy]

Ice, as much as you don't like me, it's been solved. Thanks.

Hey it's not like that, Ice has no problem with you at all. :) He's not keen on people seeing things in development, whereas I'm not too bothered. Plus he didn't know we'd already spoken about it.

[dmoss]

This is cool, Mandy! Hopefuly we'll be able to get this off of the ground. I bet shipping wil be high, though, eh? Perhaps we could have certain members in different countries be in-charge of getting things ready for members in their particular country? That way in America I won't have to pay $25 just to have my items shipped? I'm not exactly sure how that would work, but I'm sure it could be worked out...:)

-Daniel, :banjo

[Mandy]

We're using Cafe Press (for many reasons) to produce a range of products. They ship internationally at a reasonable price. You're lucky you'll only have to pay $4 for shipping ;)

[dmoss]

Wow! That's pretty incredible (and a relief)...! Way to go on finding a good shipper, Mandy :D

-Daniel, :banjo

[s.w.a.t]

I officially hate my Maya install CD.

[QFTer]

On vbulletin there is something called paid subscriptions.

[Andre]

On vbulletin there is something called paid subscriptions.

I don't think that paid subscriptions are ever going to happen here.

[QFTer]

I don't think that paid subscriptions are ever going to happen here.

No I mean they could buy it directly from the forum.

[Mandy]

We're not going to stock these products, and even if we did, I don't see how paid subscriptions would come into it.