Let's talk CAG T-shirts! - Final proofs added

[CheapyD]

New images added 4/28/04 - Final proofs

Shirts will go on sale after E3 (around mid may) and will cost less than $10.


Special thanks to Flak Beard (our logo contest winner) for the logo!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/proof.jpg

Close up of logo
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/proof2.jpg

[danh920]

I like the top one

[st0neface]

I personally will buy one no matter what it looks like. That being said, I think if there was some way to put this logo on a shirt, it would kick some ass. http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=6

EDIT: 1K yeah!

[JimmieMac]

I don't know what should be on it but I should be featured some place on the shirt.

[JimmieMac]

On the back, across the top you should put "Show me your titties, bitches"

[ex0]

I like the curved "Cheapassgamer.com" on the top one, but the logo arrangement on the bottom one.

[Osh Kosh B'iotch]

I don't know what should be on it but I should be featured some place on the shirt.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/jimmymac.jpg

[Doylerulez]

I always pictured something like Matt Lesko's shirt that makes him look like the Riddler.

The quote looks better with the -CheapyD below it, and I like Bag o' cash over the piggy bank.

[Quackzilla]

The first one.

And will these be free?

[daphatty]

I would suggest using a small logo similar to the one StoneFace suggested over the left or right side breast on the front of the shirt and then either of the two designs CheapyD posted on the back. That would look much cleaner.

And yes I would buy one! :D

[JimmieMac]

I don't know what should be on it but I should be featured some place on the shirt.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/jimmymac.jpg

It's fuckin' money baby. You couldn't keep in in stock if they were like this.

[dcfox]

Both shirts look great but they clash with my nintendo controller belt buckle.

[Javery]

I like the top one. The one st0neface made is tight too...

[Steggy]

I personaly think the one stoneface made kicks ass.

[CheapyD]

FYI, Stoneface did not make that logo, that is the logo contest winner made by Flak Beard.

[st0neface]

Yeah, I just pulled it out of the gallery. I figured since it was the winner of the contest it deserved to be on the shirt.

[CheapyD]

Yeah, I'd like to get it on a shirt too, but it seems like we are having some technical issues which I'll let OKB explain.

[ft]

I love the site, LOVE it, but I would never wear a shirt like this, even if it was free.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, just letting Cheapy know in case he's planning on putting up some of his own cash to print shirts- which is very expensive and a hassle because you usually have no control over the sizes. You have to order in dozens, and it will be like 3 Small, 5 Medium, 3 Large, 1 Extra large. Then you're stuck with a bunch of smalls and mediums that won't sell.

[ghermey]

It would be cool if the shirt had "Cheapassgamer.com" on the front and the rest of the pictures and the tag line from CheapyD's #1 on the back...can we get a discount if we buy them in bulk? :lol:

They'd make wonderful gifts for friends and family...for all occassions

[Osh Kosh B'iotch]

We're really trying to keep the cost down on printing these things. We get charged significantly more for each additional color, and that logo has at least three (and that's not including the background gray or the black drop shadow). Also we're working with limited colors from this printer.

I agree that Flak Beard's logo would look bad ASS on a shirt, so I'm going to try working with him and Cheapy to see what we can do.

[evilmax17]

I plan on buying one of everything you make. Put me down for some XL goodness. I like the top one, and I'd like to see Flak Beard's Logo on one too. Also, any word on baseball caps?

EDIT: Just read OKB's post. Maybe you could make his logo in outline form, with one color? Definately smart to keep cost in mind too, this is CAG after all :wink:

[st0neface]

We're really trying to keep the cost down on printing these things. We get charged significantly more for each additional color, and that logo has at least three (and that's not including the background gray or the black drop shadow). Also we're working with limited colors from this printer.

I agree that Flak Beard's logo would look bad ASS on a shirt, so I'm going to try working with him and Cheapy to see what we can do.

I was thinking you could change the background to black, and change the fist to green, making it only one color, of course that is if Flak Beard is okay with that.

[dcfox]

Maybe Cheapy should start a pre order progam to see who wants a shirt so he doesn't get stuck buying to many or to little or the wrong sizes.

[Naughty_Insomniac]

I was thinking you could change the money to be green, instead of that grey. The thumbnail's gonna have to turn white tho. Then you got it down to 2 colors, white and green. *shrugs*

Whatever happens, you can put me down for two. X-Large please :)

[Gothic Walrus]

To be completely honest, I wouldn't buy one of these...namely because of the "constantly being broke" part of my life.

Sorry. :)

[doraemonkerpal]

i like the idea of a small logo up front (CAG or something like that) and then put the big pictures on the back. i'd get one if it was cheap enough :D

[blookie]

I'm only buying one if Cheapy's delightfully bald nugget is prominently featured in the design. Or a bare ass...same difference.

A better idea would be for a shirt to feature a fat guy jumping into a swimming pool.

[EggViper]

are u just gonna order 1 type of shirt or multiple ones? cause i'd really like to buy one of these but i dont know how my school will handle the ass in it. it'd b nice if v could have one with CAG on it, either way ill probally buy one. the logo looks the best in my opinion but those 2 concepts u had look good too.

[Scrubking]

I think that for the first versions you guys should just keep it simple.

Start off with just words like "cheapassgamer.com" on the back and something funny on the front.

Once you see that the shirts are working out for you then upgrade to graphics.

[bignick]

Are you going to have big man sizes?

[WhipSmartBanky]

Potato sacks? :twisted:

[organicow]

I love the site, LOVE it, but I would never wear a shirt like this, even if it was free.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, just letting Cheapy know in case he's planning on putting up some of his own cash to print shirts- which is very expensive and a hassle because you usually have no control over the sizes. You have to order in dozens, and it will be like 3 Small, 5 Medium, 3 Large, 1 Extra large. Then you're stuck with a bunch of smalls and mediums that won't sell.

I personally would love a Medium sized shirt, and no, I'm not 12. I'm 27, married, 5 ft 9 in, and a perfectly healthy 140 lbs. There seems to be some misconception that all game geeks are fatasses. I can never find cool shirts because they all like like dresses on me, and i don't want to look like a fling-flangin' shaq-fuing idiot.

And while my wife and friends would likely make serious fun of me for buying one of these shirts, i don't give a shit.

[SneakyPenguin]

id definately get oneor two. hell id get one of every version (if there are multiple). i think that the logo winner would be sweet, but i can see how that would be expensive for hundreds of shirts.

[MorganWebbLover]

Are you going to have big man sizes?


I second that I'm sick of all this little ass shirts that shrink to about half the size in the wash .


I personally would love a Medium sized shirt, and no, I'm not 12. I'm 27, married, 5 ft 9 in, and a perfectly healthy 140 lbs.

My left nut weighs more then 140 lbs . Dude eat a pork chop or something !

[bignick]

Potato sacks? :twisted:

I am gonna put on a potato sack and take a pic of a potato with a stick in it, can you photoshop them together for me?

[CaseyRyback]

Personally I would love a shirt with

CHEAP BASTARD

written like wet paint on the front

then

cheapassgamer.com

on the back


It minimizes cost and I think it would look really cool

[MorganWebbLover]

http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=6


I also agree we need a shirt with this logo .

[bignick]

http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=6


I also agree we need a shirt with this logo .

But shouldnt the bills be ones and fives?

[SneakyPenguin]

that could symbolize money saved through cag.

[st0neface]

Are you going to have big man sizes?


I second that I'm sick of all this little ass shirts that shrink to about half the size in the wash .


I personally would love a Medium sized shirt, and no, I'm not 12. I'm 27, married, 5 ft 9 in, and a perfectly healthy 140 lbs.

My left nut weighs more then 140 lbs . Dude eat a pork chop or something !

I don't find 140 lbs too skinny for 5'9". I weigh 180, but I'm 6'2", I guess thats still quite a bit more, but I remember when I was a tiny freshman. 5'1" and 95 lbs. Yeah, thats right, I said 90 lbs. In just under 5 years I've doubled in weight.

[CaseyRyback]

yea I am like 6'2'' and 220 lb. so yea I need an XL. I will be losing much of my gut from laziness when I go to work for my dad building concrete basements

[bignick]

that could symbolize money saved through cag.

tushay

[SneakyPenguin]

not to be the word nazi, but its touche. i obsessive about little things like that, cant help it. im weird that (and many other) way.

[WhipSmartBanky]

Did someone say...nazi?

http://www.atari.net/sites/banky/gayhitler.jpg

[bignick]

not to be the word nazi, but its touche. i obsessive about little things like that, cant help it. im weird that (and many other) way.

I know it was wrong, I just had no idea how to spell it! Nazi, like Cartman on last weeks south park? ha ha ha that was great!

[redgopher]

Here.

http://www.cafeshops.com/redgopher.10690025

Don't buy it, because it is a mockup, and not only that, Cheapy wouldn't get any money.

[Mr. Anderson]

I would buy every version of a CAG product. Hat, shirt, mug, you name it.

Also, what's the status on these products making it to market?

[CheapyD]

Looks good, redgopher.
The image is a bit too low resolution so it would probably appear a bit washed out if someone actually ordered that shirt.
We are going to try and get a higher resolution image and put it on a black t-shirt and have it cost less.

[redgopher]

Looks good, redgopher.
The image is a bit too low resolution so it would probably appear a bit washed out if someone actually ordered that shirt.
We are going to try and get a higher resolution image and put it on a black t-shirt and have it cost less.

Yeah, tis a mockup, all I really wanted to do was to get that logo on a shirt for opinion's sake. I think you should use fistful-o-bucks logo that I snatched for the shirt, and if it goes on a black shirt, make the logo all white.. simple, cheap, effective. And I think that's all that should be on the shirt. If there was anything on the back, it should be the motto on one line, in a straight line centered between the shoulders.

And get the original from the artist, or have him blow it up and change the colors. Chances are he's still got the .psd file.

[Syncmaster]

I'd buy one, if it was like, $5.

[punqsux]

Potato sacks? :twisted:
hahahahhaha oh man, thats the best thing ive heard all month!!

[punqsux]

Personally I would love a shirt with

CHEAP BASTARD

written like wet paint on the front

then

cheapassgamer.com

on the back


It minimizes cost and I think it would look really cool

i agree,that would be pretty cool

[EggViper]

Potato sacks? :twisted:

bahahahaaha good one :lol:

[XboxMaster]

I like the logo stoneface put up. And don't worry about just putting CAG instead of Cheapassgamer, then I could where it to school :D . Anyway, if it's not more than $15, then I'll probably buy one.

[tyecko]

Yea I agree if u can just put CAG than I could buy it and wear it to school

[Snake2715]

And while my wife and friends would likely make serious fun of me for buying one of these shirts, i don't give a shit.

That says it best.

I am down for one for sure.
Now I am not trying to step on anyones toes or know how.
One of the car forums I regularly visit and participate in just amde shirts two years ago. If you guys want to bounce things off me or have me track down who did it I can no problem.

As far as pics the top one is better in my opinion as it covers most the shirt. I think the logo above the breast and the top design on the back woul dbe the best of whats shown.

[JimmieMac]

So I take it the boat has sailed on my "JimmieMac has to be featured some place on the shirt" idea. That's cool. I understand. Fu(kers.

[chunk]

I want the fist of money logo (I don't think I could buy the other one after seeing that great logo).

And don't let these fat boys overshadow the little-man. I'm 5'4" 125lbs. I'll take a small please.

Also, CheapyD, my friend is in the silk screening business in queens. Let me know if you want me to put you in contact with him (always good to shop around right).

[CheapyD]

What do you think of this?
We can get these made cheap and fast.
On the actual shirt, you will not see the faint black box that is slightly visable in the picture.
Also, I turned this topic into a poll, so please vote for your size to help me order the right sizes.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/logotshirt.gif

[bignick]

What do you think of this?
We can get these made cheap and fast.



As long as you can get big man sizes!

[Mr_hockey66]

How bout on for people with over 1,000 posts?


I have a 1,00 posts and all I got is this Tshirt
CAG.com

Hey im not a pimp but im a cheapass!
CAg.com

Im a cheapass god at Cag.com!

[SneakyPenguin]

How bout on for people with over 1,000 posts?


I have a 1,00 posts and all I got is this Tshirt
CAG.com

Hey im not a pimp but im a cheapass!
CAg.com

Im a cheapass god at Cag.com!

i like the 1000 posts idea. it would be even cooler that if we could pay a little extra, we could have ourcustom rank on it. i can just imagine walking dow the street with a shirt that says "Ha ha! Dangly parts." that would rule.

medium btw

[bignick]

Is that all the XX's you have on those shirts???

[Mr_hockey66]

Deals are good,

But CHEAPAss DEals are better!


Cag.com

[CaseyRyback]

Is that all the XX's you have on those shirts???

Big Nick seems to want a shirt the most. I say make a special one for him thats bigger than the rest

[Mr_hockey66]

Play hard...

Buy Cheap!

CAG.com

[bignick]

Is that all the XX's you have on those shirts???

Big Nick seems to want a shirt the most. I say make a special one for him thats bigger than the rest

After being stuck in a suit for over 4 years, and noe being unemployed, I cant wear enough tshirts! Ties suck more than cloudspekk.

[CheapyD]

Mr_hockey66...you are killing me...
You know you can edit your posts, right?

Yes, I can order a super large one for big nick...senda PM and tell me what size you need....they go up to XXXXL

[Mr_hockey66]

Want More Money.....

Become a CheapaSS At CAG.com

[CaseyRyback]

personally I would just perfer in big bold letters cheapassgamer.com

as a referenence CAPCOM did a very nice shirt similar to this

http://www.capcom.com/xpml/product.xpml?productid=650048

either way though I will probably get a shirt

[Scrubking]

What do you think of this?
We can get these made cheap and fast.
On the actual shirt, you will not see the faint black box that is slightly visable in the picture.
Also, I turned this topic into a poll, so please vote for your size to help me order the right sizes.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/logotshirt.gif

Looks good, but do the shirts HAVE to be black?

I live in HOT Miami and black shirts are not a good thing.

[SneakyPenguin]

we could have special white ones that say

"were so cheap we didnt want to buy black dye"

[EggViper]

i like that all green logo t shirt, and i'd probally want a large although a medium could fit me, i like my shirts to hang off a bit. also about how much are these gonna cost?

[Mr. Anderson]

What's the status on these suckers making it to market? I'm gettin' ancy.

[CheapyD]

To answer some questions:
I'm going to order them soon.
They will not cost more than $10.
This first batch will be black only.

Please vote in the poll for your size.

[punqsux]

what are they going to have on them? the green fist logo?

[Osh Kosh B'iotch]

what are they going to have on them? the green fist logo?

Somebody didn't get the memo. :D

(The picture was added to the first post and is on page 3 of this thread.)

[CheapyD]

More votes and comments?
T-shirt design is ok?
I want it to be simple so I can keep the price at 10 bucks or less.

[evilmax17]

I like the fist one the best. Except, make sure you don't have a square of black ink outlining the image. Know what i mean?

EDIT: Anyone else find it funny that the poll results are like a normal bell curve?

1-6-7-6-1

[Mr Unoriginal]

I also like shirt number uno.

[JimmieMac]

Who's the little mofo that picked "small"?

[Wshakspear]

The fist logo works. Although personnaly id rather buy a white T with Black Print (too many black shirts....)

[spoo]

I will buy one. I like all the designs, I am not a picky CAG. Do we need to preorder/pay?

[CheapyD]

Need more votes please!

[XboxMaster]

I definitely like the new design. Too bad I won't be able to wear it at school, but hey, Summer's soon, so I'll wear it then.

[JimmieMac]

Get to voting you filthy whores.

[Doylerulez]

How many votes are you hoping to get before ordering? Being realistic, not everyone who votes will purchase one, but you'll have an idea for sizes at least.

And of course, you should overprice the shirts at first, then give a 25% discount for typing in code IMACHEAPASS.

[CheapyD]

I just ordered the shirts.
They should take about 2 weeks to get them, but I probably won't be able to start selling them until the week after E3 (May 14).

Thanks for your help!

[shadd01]

I know this isnt possible, espeically since you have already ordered the shirts, but maybe if there are later versions it might be possible to get your individual name on there. I think that would be cool. I hope i see some dude walking around in one of these shirts one day, that would be cool.
--Shadd

[EggViper]

how are v going to b paying for these shirts? paypal, checks, cash?

[SneakyPenguin]

how are v going to b paying for these shirts? paypal, checks, cash?

maybe defender can sell them through vgd?

[CheapyD]

how are v going to b paying for these shirts? paypal, checks, cash?

maybe defender can sell them through vgd?

That is a likely possibility.

[tyecko]

what is vgd? I didnt see tht in the FAQ sticky.

[SneakyPenguin]

what is vgd? I didnt see tht in the FAQ sticky.

video game deals.

[evilmax17]

Heh, since FlakBeards logo is on the shirt, does that mean he gets 2 more games? :D

[red flare graf]

We're gonna have to have a CAG meet and parade through all of the Targets/Best Buys/EBgames/etc, all wearing the SAME damn shirt. Awesome..

[CheapyD]

Heh, since FlakBeards logo is on the shirt, does that mean he gets 2 more games? :D

Absolutely.

[Mr. Anderson]

We can finally start the CAU! (Cheap Ass Union!) REVOLT!

[CheapyD]

Final Proofs
Special thanks to Flak Beard (our logo contest winner) for the logo!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/proof.jpg

Close up of logo
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/tshirts/proof2.jpg

[Wshakspear]

looks good (white next time though...)

[rywateska]

I'll buy one, so long as there's a a special cheapass discount of 2% on it, not 1%, not 3%, only, AND ONLY 2%!


trade list: http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13894

[tyecko]

2% discount is really small. I hope you know that.

[doraemonkerpal]

*voted*

i'm interested in buying a Medium. how much is the shirt going to be? :)

[EggViper]

looks good, when do they go on sale?

[bignick]

Im getting a big man size woo hoo!

[CheapyD]

Shirts will go on sale after E3 (mid May) and will cost less than $10.

[evilmax17]

Man, that is a FINE lookin' shirt!

[Mr_hockey66]

You know cheapy. You should make a coupon for the shirts too. Like you buy the shirt and get 5% off a game or something like that. maybe work out a deal with defender for some percent off on his stuff. Scratch each others backs so to speak.

[CheapyD]

Yes, we will work out some good deal.
I'll be wearing the shirt at E3 with week, keep an eye out.
Don't forget, I'll be giving out free shirts at E3:
http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15524

[EggViper]

Shirts will go on sale after E3 (mid May) and will cost less than $10.

$9.99? :D

[Dane]

I think the shirts look awesome