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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 7, 2011 18:10:56 GMT -5
Is anyone interested in a Robot-Japan logo tshirt?
I was thinking of printing up a run of just black with a front decal like the RJ logo on the site and above.
Ed
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Post by magengar on Sept 7, 2011 18:15:45 GMT -5
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!! ;D Ohh! Ohh!! Ohh!! zozo-mag
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Sept 7, 2011 19:37:56 GMT -5
I'm down!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 7, 2011 21:29:53 GMT -5
Good start.....I hear Jack wants one too
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Post by Lejam on Sept 8, 2011 2:59:18 GMT -5
Maybe I can help to design something for a tshirt ? Like drawing something special for it or turn the logo into a special version... (vintage stylized or whatever which make this tshirt original and unique).
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Post by Chen on Sept 8, 2011 5:25:13 GMT -5
We did have a run where I and a few others provided art for some t-shirts, it was fun. but I would be interested in a t-shirt.
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Post by gokinrob on Sept 8, 2011 6:58:28 GMT -5
Yes. Are we talking the RJ logo? A simple design would be cool.
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Post by Nyonk on Sept 8, 2011 10:32:26 GMT -5
i want one!!!! count me in
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Post by magengar on Sept 8, 2011 13:57:21 GMT -5
The shirt will include the RJ logo, and "Robot-Japan" in smaller print near or beneath the logo, and the "www.robotjapan.com" website on it, right? That way, anyone can notice it right off the bat from a nearby distance. And I tell ya, people really Do look up websites just out of mere curiosity. Whenever I seem someone wearing a tshirt or bumpersticker promoting something or someplace that's unique or just ignites my curiosity I write it down and look it up as soon as I get online. zozo-mag
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 8, 2011 14:18:17 GMT -5
My thought was to just put "Robot Japan" on a black shirt.
People tend to ask "What's that?" or just google it. We rank #1 on the net for those key words, so it would be perfect for all those with PDAs....phones.
So far so good, I appreciate the feedback. Let me know if anyone wants more than one or so. I may start a tally to get a guestimate on a print run ahead of time.
E
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 8, 2011 14:19:43 GMT -5
Maybe I can help to design something for a tshirt ? Like drawing something special for it or turn the logo into a special version... (vintage stylized or whatever which make this tshirt original and unique). Thanks for the offer. I was thinking that the design would just say Robot Japan. So if you wanted to stylize it I could consider the work....but I'm tempted to keep things simple this first run. Your ideas could be for a second run, that is unless there is such a strong request for your ideas. E
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Post by supergetterv on Sept 8, 2011 14:24:26 GMT -5
Definitely sign me up for 1. Now I can represent the next time I show up at a convention.
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Post by magengar on Sept 8, 2011 14:28:59 GMT -5
You know what, mon.... I gotta agree with you there: Make all them LAZY BLODCLOTS get off their lazy Boms an GOOGOO it, Mon! ;D
"Robot Japan" (no quotes) on a black shirt. Makes sense. So then, you're probably looking at the logo in a bright color printed against a dark background. A simple one-color screen print. Total cost: cheaper than a multi-colored print, that's for sure.
Black tshirts go good with any casual look, too. Black is "In".
I can see the fewture is bright... anorexic models struttin and voguing Robot Japan tshirts on the catwalk. ;D
zozo-mag
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 8, 2011 23:42:26 GMT -5
Haa! Now I need to send them to skate board pros! Then they can get shredded then modeled by the anorexic babes You know what, mon.... I gotta agree with you there: Make all them LAZY BLODCLOTS get off their lazy Boms an GOOGOO it, Mon! ;D "Robot Japan" (no quotes) on a black shirt. Makes sense. So then, you're probably looking at the logo in a bright color printed against a dark background. A simple one-color screen print. Total cost: cheaper than a multi-colored print, that's for sure. Black tshirts go good with any casual look, too. Black is "In". I can see the fewture is bright... anorexic models struttin and voguing Robot Japan tshirts on the catwalk. ;D zozo-mag
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Post by OJA on Sept 9, 2011 0:16:16 GMT -5
Count me in.
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Post by magengar on Sept 9, 2011 14:26:26 GMT -5
Just giving you a rough idea of what the total cost covers for that project, depending on where you go to have the shirts printed:
Labor
Screen setup (photo emulsion of the screen, from a film positive of the logo or artwork. Some companies will charge a one-time setup screen fee, and then later on if you're a repeat customer the fee will be reduced or discounted or waived as a freebie setup)
Tshirt (some companies charge for a minimum quantity of blank shirts, and then the cost per tshirt costs less as you order more. In most cases any given screenprint shop will not stock blank tshirts in-house and so they only order the exact amount of blank shirts per customer's order. The "Gildan" brand tshirts are your best bet. Fruit-Of-The-Loom sucks.)
Ink Some screenprint companies will include the first color ink with your order. Additional colors cost extra per color. Shop around to find good deals on whatever specials they're offering at the moment. In some weird cases, price per color may vary--- hopefully not in this case since this may be a one color print.
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So, that's just an idea of what you can expect if you haven't done this before; And so anyone else here may know if they've never done this before and are looking for tshirts of other print designs.
Say if someone just wants ONE shirt printed... that aint gonna fly, because a shop can't set up a screen and the dryer for just one shirt, Seriously speaking. lol Therefore shops charge for a Minimum order of a Dozen or more shirts.
(If someone wanted just one shirt, that would likely be the logo Heat-transfered with the same vinyl material used on football jerseys. That's expensive, about $30 or $40 bucks (give or take).
As for Turn-around time, it depends where you go. A local shop in your area will turn the order around in about fourteen days or less from the time your order was received. The reason for That is because a shop will wait a day or two to gather as many orders from customers so that they can go ahead and order the large amount of stock blank tshirts they need to fill up the work-week. (That's how my previous employer used to do things).
Quality: If the Union Ink brand screen-print inks are used on a Gildan 50/50 polyester or 100% cotton tshirts, the print will last you a damn good long time unless you're wearing the shirt while working on a car. lol The same applies to Sweatshirts and other apparel (although those types of clothes cost more to print).
Hope this helps, for everyone's need-to-know in case y'all wonder how this process works. lol ;D
zozo-mag
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 9, 2011 21:23:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Tony! It will be valuable. Jack is working out some local pricing and ideas, so I'll be sure to consider the Tshirt type as well as those details.
E
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Post by magengar on Sept 9, 2011 23:47:44 GMT -5
You're welcome, Ed. zozo-mag
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Post by Lejam on Sept 10, 2011 5:50:19 GMT -5
I try something to help, just to figure what a simple Tshirt for RJ can be done with only 1 ink : ^__^ (okay, I forgot Navy blue Tshirt with red print)
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Post by magengar on Sept 10, 2011 10:36:00 GMT -5
Wow, I'd definitely wear the black ones. With a print that size, I'd be spotted from as far away as the Golden Gate Bridge! ;D
zozo-mag
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