Hi Chaps and chapesses,
If we're going to do the forum shirts, let's make some decisions about what appears on them.
I'm under the impression that it would be a long sleeved shirt with a Frost* logo on the front and "Your world is now officially a better place! Trust me!" with the forum member name (yes I said member Rog :roll: ).
Yes, no, maybe?
Is this forum poll-capable? A series of polls could be helpful in determining shirt type, which logo, logo size and location, phrase to be used, font, et cetera.
Yes :D
Sounds great Nellie.
Though would prefer short sleave ... but I'm not rocking the boat.
Yes that sounds good to me :D
I'm in the same rockin' boat as Dave M, but otherwise that's perfick.
Sounds great, long or short sleeved.
sounds absolutely spiffing :D
Yes, count me in too please! 8-) Would also prefer short sleeve but not probs with long if that's the only option.
Am happy with either option (or could we do a run of both - Rest of the World Summer and British Summer in one not so foul swoop??)
I'd take one, but would prefer short sleeved too.
Sounds good to me, but didn't we also discuss doing something a little more forum specific on the front as well?
The idea I had and bounced around here was to take to the avatars of the top (say) 100 or 200 forum users and make them into the shape of a Frost*erisk, for example.
Shouldn't be too much effort for a serious graphics bod; I'd even volunteer to have a go, although I'm off to the Farnborough Air Show for a couple of days work, so it couldn't be immediately ...
Long or short sleeved, I'm in for either. :D
Spot on Nellie. Short sleeved for preference.
But a layered long sleeve, like the ones produced for the spocks tour would be fine too.
I'm sure Vitamin P can do a splendid Frost*erix for the front.
I'm good for one as well.
With a slight preference for short sleeved, but not that bothered.
The waveform design + sprayed name could make a nicely forum-specific version
(Did anyone ever admit to working out what the waveform was?) :?:
I asked once or twice, but did not receive a helpful response.
Sounding good to me.
a request tho' please. Any chance of the long sleeved shirts that look like they are a short sleeved with another shirt underneath - sure you know what I mean :D
Yes Nellie, I want one!!
Suggestion: I prefer with this image @ front:
(//http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/2542/cover_4930181422009.jpg)
i would also prefer shot sleeved but i wouldnt mind either.
Gosh, so much to try to reply to....
Jem already confirmed that the waveform is "Frost*".
I've yet to find a long sleeved gig shirt that has long enough arms for me so short would be preferable for me too.
I'd still hope that Vitamin P will propose a design for the shirt. Nothing against the above suggestion but Paul hasn't mis-fired yet. :)
To make it more explicitly 'forum', would the words "Certified Frost*ie" somewhere help?
Needless to say, I'd quite like one! ;)
one for me too please short sleeve preferably but not that bothered
I've had another e-chat with Vitamin P today and he's going to come up with something dazzling, of course.
The short sleeved shirt won't be a problem, it's early days in the design so nothing has been ordered yet.
It's so nice to know that so many people would like one. We'll do a proper count up nearer the time if all goes to plan.
We could just get a "We Love Jem" t- shirt done. :lol:
Nellie said member.
Quote from: "Nellie"I've had another e-chat with Vitamin P today and he's going to come up with something dazzling, of course.
The short sleeved shirt won't be a problem, it's early days in the design so nothing has been ordered yet.
It's so nice to know that so many people would like one. We'll do a proper count up nearer the time if all goes to plan.
We could just get a "We Love Jem" t- shirt done. :lol:
Isn't his head big enough already? :lol:
Want one... (please)
I love the quote from one of the blogs.
Something about "Frost* plowing a furrow of prog through the fields of destiny"
Can't remember if thats it, but its a great quote
I'm in, of course. Can't have enough Frost* shirts. 8-)
I guess there will be some polls in order:
- long or short
- front design
- back design (will there be one?)
- colour
Not wishing to pre-empt Mr P (and the new supplier of course), but the IB shirts were available in a choice of colours - so you could pick which one you wanted.
Having thought about it a bit, I'd quite like the front design to be something unique to these shirts - a version of the frosterisk only worn by frequenters of this manor. Not sure how practical or reasonable that is but what do others think???
I agree. I'd like a unique logo and perhaps the waveform on the back.
I'll await and see what the magnificent Mr Vit. P comes up with, but on the "interested" list :)
Quote from: "Nellie"Hi Chaps and chapesses,
If we're going to do the forum shirts, let's make some decisions about what appears on them.
I'm under the impression that it would be a long sleeved shirt with a Frost* logo on the front and "Your world is now officially a better place! Trust me!" with the forum member name (yes I said member Rog :roll: ).
Yes, no, maybe?
Yes. Brilliant. :D
Just make sure they come in sizes to fit the gentleman with the, er, fuller figure
Quote from: "Bert"Just make sure they come in sizes to fit the gentleman with the, er, fuller figure
Or, in your case (and mine), the Fullers (//http://www.fullers.co.uk/) figure.
It's late to be throwing suggestions into the pot, and it sounds like VitP has plans of his own, but I rather love Phrogs's proposal for Blunders' drums
(//http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac120/joshdipple/SFOldRepublicv2-1.jpg?t=1276949683)
I, too, prefer short sleeves, but I'm happy with long, if that's the consensus.
I'm fine with short sleeves as long as the shirt isn't black. The last 3 prog shirts that came my way were black, and it's not a color I prefer to wear in the hellfire summer of Florida.
So, Gonz, you are a Patron of the Beard I see....well done. :)
Indeed! Proudly so. Hope you enjoy the album.
Cheers! :D
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"I love the quote from one of the blogs.
Something about "Frost* plowing a furrow of prog through the fields of destiny"
Can't remember if thats it, but its a great quote
"Plowing a furrow of Prog across the hard disk of destiny" I think it was. A great, great quote indeed. I think it'd look smart along with the waveform. :)
Well, today I've some time to improve my skills over t-shirt design :P
So, these are the results:
Front & Back
(//http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6715/frontxr.jpg)(//http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2033/backpc.jpg)
Zoom @ Back
(//http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2370/zoomback2.jpg) OR (//http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1278/zoomback1.jpg)
This is just a sample, is anyone want to update the design, go here:http://streetshirts.co.uk/creation.aspx?designkey=PFC[Fm8787cxk31m238x6635k5V0Pv7zWY]
Give me your opinion!! ;)
That looks splendid. Black&White is a little plain but it is distinctive
I really like the inclusion of "Certified Frost*ie" (although the Frost*erisk in it needs be elevated a bit). I think that term makes the forum connection and alludes to the madness. :)
To follow the convention, the forum name would go on the back(?).
Hope VitaminP is watching...there's good ideas there.
Quote from: "Pedro"That looks splendid. Black&White is a little plain but it is distinctive
I really like the inclusion of "Certified Frost*ie" (although the Frost*erisk in it needs be elevated a bit). I think that term makes the forum connection and alludes to the madness. :)
To follow the convention, the forum name would go on the back(?).
Hope VitaminP is watching...there's good ideas there.
Thanks Pedro, I'll update the design with your suggestions but I don't unserstand about "
To follow the convention, the forum name would go on the back(?)." Do you mean the forum's URL or another thing??
Sorry, unclear of me. :roll:
I meant the wearer's forum name; e.g. "CLAUDIO". :)
Quote from: "Pedro"Sorry, unclear of me. :roll:
I meant the wearer's forum name; e.g. "CLAUDIO". :)
Oh, Ok.
I didn't put it because IMO with the "certified frost*ie" is enough to undersatnd that we are "official members" of the forum. But, again, is only my opinion. If everyone prefer their names on the back, is Ok. ;)
There's no conflict.
"Certified Frost*ie" on the front (actually I wonder if the whole thing -words and Frost*erisk could be made to look like a rubber stamp?).
Forum-user-name across the shoulders.
The main idea being that people can spot others they know and say something like "oh heck, there's Pedro, quick...out the back door!" ;o)
That's a great design, Claudio. Very nice! :)
As is your idea about the rubber stamp style, Pedro. A top banana of an idea!
I'm not loving having "Certified Frost*ie" on the shirt tbh, but I must admit the rubber stamp idea would be pretty cool. I'm also not wild about another giant Frost*erisk design. I'd prefer something more specialer. That makes me sound kinda crabby about it. I'm really not. :D
that is an excellent design!
however, wouldn't getting "custom" names across the back cost loads extra?
Not really. I'll have to check but I think the It Bites ones were only about £20-25.
Of course, that was with the old shirt printers so a similar arrangement might not be possible.
Still say we should wait for the mighty Vitamin P to say something on the matter....patience....
I am throwing your ideas at Vitamin P so hopefully he'll come up with something you'll like. I know he has a lot on so let's give him a bit of time to design it.
I have 2 views on this
1) Pragmatist Me - Jem is the Artist, Vit P is his chosen design guy. Lets let them do their job and see what turns up.
2) I Want It Now Me - Get the f'in' thing in the shop NOW so I can spend more pennies I haven't got.
Trouble is if I get one Sue will want one and Sami, well of course she'll have no money so we'll have to "lend" her a few quid. Another expensive necessity. :D
I'll help chip in for ProgDog's.
Along the lines of what's been said. I was thinking of something like this...
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Quote from: "gr8gonzo"I'll help chip in for ProgDog's.
What a bloody star that man is, ya hear me! a bloody star. 8-)
At the risk of insulting everyone (again ;) ) who's contributed to this, I must say that I haven't yet seen anything design-wise that really rocks my boat.
Thus far, they all seem a bit derivative, and while familiarity's good 'n' all that, I can't help thinking there's something truly sensational and yet utterly Frost*ie lurking out there still, just waiting to pounce on our wallets ... :shock:
....and I'd wager that Vitamin P is the one to deliver it....when he can. :)
In the meantime I'd say keep the ideas coming....there might be something brilliant in there!
I agree. While, ultimately Vit P will come up with a brilliant design, I think it's good to get all of our ideas out there. More mock ups, Claudio!
(//http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6715/frontxr.jpg)(//http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2033/backpc.jpg)
I quite like this one, but with more variation on the quote on the back :)
I'd quite like a T-shirt that says:
Dun dana, big banana, Dun dana, big banana!
Or one with a graphic that says Rock, Mexican Rock!
I would prefer not to have a big frost*erisk again, I tend not to wear those ones often, especially not at work.
I'm also not sure about the quote...happy to accept it if everybody else wants it but I would rather have something a bit funny lol.
I quite like the thought of having something quite different. Perhaps a small frosterisk on the left breast like a football shirt, your forum name above either your forum number or perhaps a Frost* secret number or something. Maybe with an utterance across the middle of the front or something?
I guess I'm a little bored of the standard tshirt, big logo thing lol.
Yes, pleeease no giant Frost*erisk. Also, now having seen the waveform on a couple of mock ups, I'm thinking it doesn't work so well. I love the small logo left breast idea. Something that's closer to "crew member" than "concert goer." There are tons of great Jem quotes on the old forum. The Frost* Reports are a gold mine for that kind of stuff.
Well, because I've a free-time I make a new front design, taking the considerations mentioned...
Front
(//http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/2074/front1yg.jpg)
Zoom @ front
(//http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9441/zoomfront1.jpg)
;)
thats more tasteful though maybe it should be "certifiable"? :lol: And possibly on the back rather than the front.
"Certifiably Frost*ie"?
Or perhaps "100% Frost*ie"....if people don't like to admit that they are, in fact, mad. :)
I dunno, certified Frostie* is still a bit cheesy :oops:
Perhaps we could have three sets, one says 'Mellotron', one says 'Trouser' and one says 'Blackpool' then its the forum's responsibility to ensure one of each t-shirt is at each Frost* event? :mrgreen: lol
'You're a lion!'
'A train wreck right in front of my house'
I'd love something we could all wear with something very random on it, so people will come up to us and say 'what on earth does that mean?' and so we can refer them to this wonderful band and its pleasantrys :mrgreen:
This is why waiting for Vitamin P is the best solution. ;)
As soon as there is "the shirt" - people will either buy it or not.
Making these suggestions is a) fun, b) filling the time and c) interesting because a usable idea might fall out of it all.
I am certianly not proposing anything as "the answer", just bouncing ideas. :)
It is an awful lot of fun :mrgreen:
I want JiB's signature. :twisted: :twisted:
Before anyone groans about the plainness and poor quality of this shirt, please know it is not my idea of a final design, but rather just playing around with the software and trying out some ideas and various elements. What you can't see is that the telephone booth has had a bit of a makeover - the word "TELEPHONE" was replaced by the web site waveform and the windows replaced with assorted Frost* cover and insert art. I couldn't make it look good as a large object on the shirt, so I shrank it down. I just thought I'd put it up to give you something else to look at.
(//http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/ajgr8/frostshirtmockup2.jpg)
yes like the back of that one!
A nice idea that, Gonz. :)
You've nailed the back there!
Will all the little slogans be different?
I don't know enough about the process but for It Bites, Vit P was able to offer the forum name in just about *any* font...which suggests that the printing process is software-based....in which case, the answer on having different slogans is possibly "yes"....but I wouldn't take that as gospel.
I'd be happy to have the same as my fellow Frost*ies but that's just me....unless the slogan is "If it says 'Pedro' above, insert knife here X".
How about we get serious about this and order jerseys with our forum names on the back?
Well I am serious about wanting a forum shirt and serious about wanting Vitamin P to design it.
What did you have in mind?
Well, europeans are crazy about soccer/football, so we could take whatever design is being worked on and throw it on the front of those, with the forum handle and a number on the back.
Well, I'll confess to being crazy.... ;)
...but not so much about football.
Having said that, if someone wants to get it organised and it looks good and doesn't cost the earth, I'd be up for it.
I looked into another forum I was on that got those kinds of jerseys, and I think it was over $30 US per person. Probably too rich for our blood here.
That being said, I'm willing to go with whatever t-shirt design is whipped up here. Having our names on the back would be a cool way to identify eachother at concerts if we ever manage to be at one together.
Actually $30 is only £20 which is not too much at all, dependent on quality, durability, etc.
We'd just need a shirt mule to get them into the country. ;)
The forum T-Shirts will have the Frost*ie's forum name on the back. I have one of the It Bites forum shirts and it does work at gigs and in pubs...and it's amusing to watch the funny approach vectors as people manoeuvre to check the back of someone's shirt as they approach. :)
Having worn several band shirts over the past week or so and been increasingly frustrated by them, I definitely want to find a good quality shirt. Not these thick, itchy, lint magnets that bands buy because they're cheap. I'd pay $30, $50, even $60 for a quality customized shirt. It's worth it to me to invest in something that will be comfortable and will last. Eddie Bauer tees are very soft, yet durable. Who makes a good shirt in the UK?
I too have had very few band shirts that have lasted well.
For some reason some T-shirts seem to be made to get wider and shorter when washed.
If they turned the fabric through ninety degrees before stitching then the washing process would make them get narrower and longer...this would be ideal because my body has a built-in ability to expand garments! :)
You look so skinny, honey!
Quote from: "Nick The Newbie"You look so skinny, honey!
:D
A quick update for you which is not very helpful. I am still in contact with VitP about the forum shirts. He is going to do them but has been incredibly busy and now has the Defence merch and December gigs designs to organise, too. I'm also hoping that they will be available for Summers End but don't quote me on that! :?
Quote from: "Nellie"A quick update for you which is not very helpful. I am still in contact with VitP about the forum shirts. He is going to do them but has been incredibly busy and now has the Defence merch and December gigs designs to organise, too. I'm also hoping that they will be available for Summers End but don't quote me on that! :?
Watch this space then :)
Thanks for the update Nellie :)
thanks, nellie!
Any info on the design??
Quote from: "ich_bin_besser"Any info on the design??
Not yet, but it will be good :D
Indeed, I was marvelling at the genius of his design putting a small Frost*erisk on the upper back of a shirt, so it can be spotted in the middle of a large crowd...
(//http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/waitepb/FourthFrosterisk.jpg)
Quote from: "Nellie"I'm also hoping that they will be available for Summers End but don't quote me on that! :?
Whoops.
Me and the missus wouldn't mind long or short type 8-)
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Dear God, no, please, not short ones!!
Quote from: "catherine"(//http://s7.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/E6672E0F.jpg)
Dear God, no, please, not short ones!!
Mmmmmmm, nice! ;)
Quote from: "Nellie"Quote from: "catherine"(//http://s7.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/E6672E0F.jpg)
Dear God, no, please, not short ones!!
Mmmmmmm, nice! ;)
You mean
Dear God, Yes, please, short ones!
right?
...guys?
Quote from: "Dr.Ripper"Quote from: "Nellie"Quote from: "catherine"(//http://s7.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/E6672E0F.jpg)
Dear God, no, please, not short ones!!
Mmmmmmm, nice! ;)
You mean
Dear God, Yes, please, short ones!
right?
...guys?
I am 110% sure you were both thinking of me when you posted this, right? You girls ... 8-)
Somewhat late but count me in....I'm assuming they don't exist yet
Currently listening to Frost* on helium (Wonderland inst)
No news yet...not for want of trying though....
I think I can see his short ones. Yuk :o :oops: 8-)
I would be absolutely bonkers about a Frost* in-crowd shirt. 8-) Watching this intently and with palpable excitement!
As usual, Im late to the party! I would consider buying a shirt for each day of the week 8-) ... I ONLY own one Frost* T-shirt :x Im Searching for one with the Giant Frosterisk on the front!! Are there any left? Anywhere?? :(
There has obviously been a slight delay in the production process :oops:
I will resume discussions and report back as and when I have information.
I suspect that there will be a shirt for the Autumn tour and I do have a whole bunch of DVD t-shirts which will be going in the shop as soon as I can get the artwork picture. :D
Quote from: "Nellie"I suspect that there will be a shirt for the Autumn tour
Oh yes :D
Mostly Autumn?
When can I get my tickets? And shirt?
BUMP?
Quote from: "L33VEY"BUMP?
Is that a request for maternity shirts?
(funnily enough, I contacted The Countess of Merchshire about the forum shirt idea earlier today. :))
Quote from: "Pedro"Quote from: "L33VEY"BUMP?
Is that a request for maternity shirts?
No - it means that I haven't been sweating at prog gigs recently and a spare tyre has formed.....
I might be interested in one of these 'ere forum t-shirts...
Me also still interested ;) :D
likewise! (though I'm not sure where I'll put another tshirt....)
Quote from: "rogerg"likewise! (though I'm not sure where I'll put another tshirt....)
The normal routine is to pull it down over your head and poke your arms through the holes at the sides.
Me wants it!
Quote from: "Julie"Quote from: "rogerg"likewise! (though I'm not sure where I'll put another tshirt....)
The normal routine is to pull it down over your head and poke your arms through the holes at the sides.
and to think I've been doing it wrong all these years...
heh
Quote from: "rogerg"Quote from: "Julie"Quote from: "rogerg"likewise! (though I'm not sure where I'll put another tshirt....)
The normal routine is to pull it down over your head and poke your arms through the holes at the sides.
and to think I've been doing it wrong all these years...
heh
Lucky begger, I wish I was slim enough to get in through the neck hole!
heh
I'm still interested in a shirt. I can't wear my mellotron shirt to rosfest two years in a row, what a faux pas!
ok, The arms through the holes comment just made me Choke.... and Spray my Laptop with Vodka Martini! :x :D
Only just got around to ordering mine! Hope I didn't cause too much trouble, but I'm looking to wear it with pride at the december gig :)
Quote from: "RobRideout"Only just got around to ordering mine! Hope I didn't cause too much trouble, but I'm looking to wear it with pride at the december gig :)
What December gig's that then?
Quote from: "Mikey"Quote from: "RobRideout"Only just got around to ordering mine! Hope I didn't cause too much trouble, but I'm looking to wear it with pride at the december gig :)
What December gig's that then?
There a gig in December?
Quote from: "johninblack"Quote from: "Mikey"Quote from: "RobRideout"Only just got around to ordering mine! Hope I didn't cause too much trouble, but I'm looking to wear it with pride at the december gig :)
What December gig's that then?
There a gig in December?
A gig there in December?
Quote from: "Mikey"Quote from: "johninblack"Quote from: "Mikey"Quote from: "RobRideout"Only just got around to ordering mine! Hope I didn't cause too much trouble, but I'm looking to wear it with pride at the december gig :)
What December gig's that then?
There a gig in December?
A gig there in December?
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You daft sod. :lol:
Quote from: "Mouse"You daft sod. :lol:
Who?
Quote from: "Mikey"Quote from: "Mouse"You daft sod. :lol:
Who?
Pretty much applies to the entire denizenship of the forum, I reckon.
But I believe it was aimed at Yoda.
Quote from: "RacingHippo"Quote from: "Mikey"Quote from: "Mouse"You daft sod. :lol:
Who?
Pretty much applies to the entire denizenship of the forum, I reckon.
But I believe it was aimed at Yoda.
Yup, 813 possibilities, needs to be way more specific :)
Arrived in the post today. Well done and thank you to everyone involved!
Quote from: "L33VEY"Arrived in the post today. Well done and thank you to everyone involved!
Mine too. The potatoes did well :-)
Quote from: "L33VEY"Arrived in the post today. Well done and thank you to everyone involved!
:cry: Mine didn't
Yahoo mines here!
Thanks everyone involved in the concept, design and packaging. You know who you are! :D
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Im gonna catch a death of cold in just a t shirt.
And before anyone asks the lower half is fully clad! :shock:
Nobody asked, yet that needed to be pointed out? Highly suspicious.... :o
:lol:
Fogey, you'll have to wear the flight headgear to the gig. No-one will recognise you otherwise. :P
Quote from: "Mouse"Fogey, you'll have to wear the flight headgear to the gig. No-one will recognise you otherwise. :P
Word
I may well bring said headgear but not the jacket. I nearly died at Defence Of The Realm i got that hot. There again once the bands on the headgear can come off too as it really kills the sound. might keep the goggles on though! :roll:
Quote from: "Fogeyspasm"might keep the beer goggles on though! :roll:
Put the goggles on your video camera for authentic SteadihandFogeyvision!
Still no T-Shirt :cry: :cry: :cry:
Quote from: "E.S."Nobody asked, yet that needed to be pointed out? Highly suspicious.... :o
Well, we've seen him at gigs before... ;)
My t-shirt has arrived :D :D :D :D :D :D Thanks Nellie & VitP (and my credit card)