2002 Spyderco Forum Tee Shirts Brainstorm

[panguero]

Just thought I'd stirr the minds with this concept. If these shirts were possible to somehow get made, what are some shirt design concepts y'all? For example, I'd like long sleeve black or hunter green with the Factory Logo on the front pocket area and then Spyderco Forum "stuff" on the back. Perhaps a world map with stars showing all the forum participant's countries or something cool. Could the forumites "Shirt Committee" issue such a shirt with consent of Sal and Carlos? Anyone in Spyderland own a shirt shop? Can anyone run a Silk Screen?



Who should be elected Committee chairman. Not me, I am just the conceptualizer.....

[SpyderNut]

Interesting thoughts there, bro. I can see your dream for a forum-designed shirt that would be availible for all the Spydie-loving formites. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Just an idea: I am a college student and I perfer regular 'T-shirt' style shirts that have, say, a logo of some sort on the front and/or back. Just like a university when they take a t-shirt and put their name on it. I would love to have a shirt like this with a large Spyderco 'bug' on the front in a royal blue and outlined in yellow. Then on the back, the name Spyderco in the special 'font' that they use. [For more dressy escapades, I think the long-sleeve idea would be nice too. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>] I also wouldn't mind a khaki 'ball' cap that had a black 'bug on it.....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

**Looking off into space, wistfully**

Anyway, sign me up!

~Spydernut

When in doubt, order a couple.&quot;

[aero_student]

I'm still hoping for a nice spydie polo. You,know black or navy with a gold spydie bug and &quot;spyderco&quot; on it.

[sam the man..]

Hmmm.. Forum merchandise. Sounds like a good idea dude! It'll be great to pair it with a Spyderco Forum knifebag! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[patogordo]

I second Samo in the forum knife bag, but a gray t-shirt with the bug embossed in blue or black <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I want all of them

[Rookie]

Black polo with a gold spydie bug on the front and a picture of all the knives spyderco is making in 2002 on the back<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> **drooling**

Please please please sal.

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

[lotsablades]

I'd love a Forum t-shirt!

And you all know how much I've been complaining about wanting a Spyderco Polo Shirt...


:-)


Please, Sal???




"A knifeless man is a lifeless man..." -ancient Nordic proverb

[bergebo]

I'm with Spydernut. A khaki baseball cap with a Spyder logo on the front. No words, just the logo, with &quot;spyderco&quot; just above the leather band in back.

Ken

[Kahz]

I support this shirt movement.

*supporting*

Blue and gold logo are my ideal colours for this.

<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

[Gary]

Good idea... sign me up. A good quality t-shirt with logo/etc. on front and back. Any color is fine. But, please... make it in XXL or I'll need my Spydie to cut me out of the XL... lol.
Gary

[nomaded]

Ditto what Gary said... tho I'm not quite at the XXL stage of my life yet... give me a year or so, and I'll be set. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Al]

I've already got a Spyderco t-shirt and baseball hat, I sure wouldn't mind a Polo shirt to add. Or even another t-shirt - With a small Spyderco/Bug logo on the front and with a large printed design on the back, say similar to the graphic on the large white box showing the outline of the Delica blade, round hole, bug and Spyderco name with the footnote 'Knives &amp; Accessories, Golden, Colorado, U.S.A.? Sounds cool to me!

[sam the man..]

Polo Shirt! That's excellent! Hey, whatabout a gold bug pin? The ones which most Spydecrew carry on their suits? Hmmm.. A limited-ed Spydepack sounds good as an official forum bag.. Think it'll cost a bit to have a forum-kit, but its well worth it! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Sword and Shield]

Samo- For a real knife bag, talk to Clay. He'll know what I mean. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I'll stand with the T-shirt crowd. Large Spyder front, black Spyderco on back, maybe a globe with each nation of origin highlighted. There have to be at least 40 here!

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[sal]

You agree on a design. Then we see if there is enough interest to make the minimum. A decent T has got to run $16 - $20 depending on screening/embroidery.

sal

[sam the man..]

*yippeeee!* <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> C'mon guys! Give it your best shot!

Sam

have spydies will travel

[br44]

Count me in for three! How about the picture of all the discontinued models on it?

[Carlos]

Considering that Spyderco is a technojunkies company, how about a technical shirt?

A dark blue &quot;Coolmax&quot; t-shirt with a small gold embroidered bug on the front. Something that you could actually use a inner layer when hiking or mountain climbing, or just casually like an ordinary t-shirt at work or around the house.

[darkjedi458]

im in! how about a patriotic design...maybe the military, police and rescue models on the front with something like...spyderco...serving america and the world since 1981 or 1982...whichever year is right. and on the back a big red white and blue embossed spydie bug and flags for all the countries represented in the forum and anywhere else spydercos considerable reach extends to..

&quot; we chased our pleasures here...dug our treasures there...can you still recall how we cried...break on through to the other side&quot; - the doors

Edited by - darkjedi458 on 1/13/2002 3:35:29 AM

[yog]

I think the front cover of the 2002 Spyderco catalog is one of the coolest designs I have seen in a long time.
100% Spyderco, without screaming &quot;Knife nut(er)&quot;.
The two Spyderco slogans I would like to see on there are &quot;High performance matter seperators&quot; and &quot;All Gods critters have knives&quot;.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[32055]

A forum shirt would be sweet. Count me in.

[aero_student]

I will get one whatever the design is. How about a navy shirt with gold embroidery or silk screening.

[Ted]

Well, I would buy it for sure. What I would like is a black T-shirt, good material, with a front pocket, with a small gold Spyderco logo, and maybe 'www.spyderco.com' on the back.
Ted

[Rookie]

How about this picture with spydies around it. Then you could put the picture from catalog on the front.

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

Edited by - Rookie on 1/13/2002 12:42:59 PM

[JiM]

Maybe something like this?

Never let minor details like the facts get in the way of telling a good story.

[sam the man..]

Great ideas dudes! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Mack the Knife2001]

Sign me up! I think if this is a project that will become a regular release of a new design each year (GREAT IDEA, hint hint), then the shirt should contain a design that reflects something that was a big influence on the Spyderco forum for that year, such as a new release or an event.
But, if this may only be a one time thing. I think the shirt design should remain simple but high quality. Maybe only include the logo and a tag line like &quot;Reliable high performance&quot;. It would be nice to have this on a polo shirt with the design embroiderd in yellow or gold.
Well anyway just a thought, I will stop rambling and yes I want to be put on the list to buy a few.

[Brian]

I'm in.

&quot;A knife in hand, is as painful as it looks.&quot;

[Gary]

&quot;... Get Bit...&quot; ... lol I like that logo and saying. I also second Carlos' suggestion about Coolmax (or another company grade of wicking poly). It may drive the cost up a bit, but they outwear and outlast cotton t's.

Gary
&quot;... don't forget whatever we do include some in XXL&quot;

[Brian Lavin]

Email me when a concensus is arrived at, I will buy one. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[JiM]

Slightly spiffed up versions...

Never let minor details like the facts get in the way of telling a good story.

[Mr Blonde]

Cool Idea! I'm in! Although I am sure I'd like almost any design, I would especially appreciate anything with the flags of the international members on it. Seeing, that I myself am an intenrational member.

Wouter

[revolvergeek]

Count me in, but has to be an XXL, and a 'tall' size would not hurt my feelings either. (FBC gear we call it down here... Fat-Bas****-Compliant :-D)

I would REALLY love to see a re-issue of the old &quot;All God's Critters&quot; shirts. I still have two of them, one black and one white, but they are getting pretty rough around the edges. Yep, a blue or black &quot;Critters&quot; pocket-t would be my first choice.

A blue or black polo with a gold spydie, or a gray one with a black spydie would be very cool too, and I could even wear that to work without drawing too much attention.

Somebody earlier mentioned a khaki ball cap with a black spydie on the front; like that idea a lot too!

[sotyakr]

Has anyone checked out an online outift called CafePress &lt;www.cafepress.com&gt; ? After uploading your artwork, they'll produce shirts, caps, mugs. etc. and post the merchandise for sale on their site. Might be worth checking out.

[upnorth]

Hi there,
also like the idea. Some guys mentioned already, to come up with a design showing all the different countries by placing stars. Don't forget the star for Germany, haha.
Nevertheless, if the plan becomes reality - I also go for a shirt, no matter if it is a polo or regular t-shirt.
Regards from stormy &amp; icecold Northern Germany. &quot;upnorth&quot;

[tbarahon]

Count me in for t-shirt, Polo or cap! They think I am crazy anyway! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Bleeding]

I'll take 2, maybe 3, could be 4.

[kraziekurtis]

I have a design but I can't reproduce it on computer GARRRRGGHHHHHH!

Maybe I will make a crude sketch in MS Paint so you all can get an idea of what it's like.. :

[kraziekurtis]

I did a good enough job I suppose <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

<b>important notes: </b>
1.Inside of the &quot;O&quot; would not be a circle it would be the SpyderBug <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
2.The background would be a dark color, black, navy blue, dark green
3.The SS Native would be more flashy and preferably plain edge (edge doesn't matter really though)
4.The text color would be the color of a stainless steel handle on a knife.
5.The text for Spyderco would be the official Spyderco &quot;font&quot;
6.Forum info could be &quot;engraved&quot; on the knives or on the back of the shirt (if on back in the same color text)
7.The design could be a &quot;pocket&quot; logo being placed where the pocket on a pocket t-shirt would be..without the pocket <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> OR it could be a big design to fill most of the whole front of the shirt

WOOOOOOOOOO

Edited by - kraziekurtis on 1/29/2002 3:10:39 PM

[Gary]

Nice work Krazy!!
Your design suggestion looks nice.
I think your 731st post (you certainly do chatter a lot) was the best!

Regards,
Gary

[kraziekurtis]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade><b>Originally Posted By Gary </b>

Your design suggestion looks nice.
I think your 731st post (you certainly do chatter a lot) was the best! <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>


<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Hehe thanks <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>


<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[kraziekurtis]

Back up to the top <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Also this post isn't entirely useless, because I though of something else for my design.

Along with the colors I mentioned above, another addition: it could be a burgundy/brick red to match the Forum Vesuvius <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[minimarc123]

OOOOOOO! OOOOOOO!

I think it should say, &quot;Is that a knife in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?&quot;

-map

[kraziekurtis]

Sorry minimarc that wouldn't work as the Clip allows for flat, sleek positioning in the pocket, to be unnoticed. <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[aero_student]

I would like to nominate a dark blue/black polo with spyderco forum 2002 embroidered on the left chest and a spyderbug on one of the sleeves. If you do not like it please say so. I am trying to get the process started on deciding a design. Please if you are interested in a shirt of any kind respond to this post that way we can figure where this thing is going. Thanx

[lotsablades]

Marauder2002-
I like your idea!

Count me in...



"A knifeless man is a lifeless man..." -ancient Nordic proverb

[kraziekurtis]

I like Marauder's idea also.

How about a Gold Bug and Gold Text? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Well actually the bug isn't in the pic, but it could be the same color <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Edited by - kraziekurtis on 2/3/2002 12:55:25 PM

[minimarc123]

lol! KK

So... are you implying that I have a big...?

[kraziekurtis]

No, I'm just saying that, that wouldn't work

*cough*pervert*cough*

[Jameson]

Registered over here for the sole reason of getting my name in for a tee. Thanks spydee fro fantastci folders.

JC