Tkat5200 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm thinking of making some tees that represent the old Atari Arcade games and 2600 games the art will be taken directly from cabinets and game box art and re-purposed... I will post some pics here when I have some mocks my question is. would anyone be interested in purchasing or do you all think its just not a good idea. There are a gamut of tees out there but I don't like any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm always up for some new tees........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I have the same problem, I don't like any of the current ones out there. Please start with a really comfortable material. My current favorites for feel are the Target tees for Green Lantern and Captain America. The one they did for Atari is heavier and I rarely wear it because it isn't as soft and shrinks faster when washed. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 they would be soft American Apparel tees. I won't wear the shitty Hanes beefy tees...they are stiff. A good amount may be all over prints as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) I think this is the wrong forum for this type of feeler post. Not sure which sub-forum would be right though. Personally very picky about the design. I'd say 20 to 1 that I won't like it. It's rare anyone does anything interesting. And yes, to good quality shirts. Things I vote against: pocket designs- especially without pockets your company's name on the shirt- especially on the back between the shoulder blades explanations like "ATARI 2600" or "CLASSIC GAME" or "RETRO" white T-shirts- prefer colors other than black overly retro attempting designs, unless they look authentic websites on the T-shirt knock off game designs trying to be clever, that aren't very clever slogans (like "go retro or go home"- hahaha) Being a connoisseur of T-shirts, I am very particular, as you can see. Of course most people are not so particular. And it's a questionable move to take artwork that you don't have the rights to, but no more wrong for you than the thousands of others doing that. Edited September 23, 2015 by ianoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) So here are some mocks of where I am heading. not sure if I will keep ANY of these designs...I literally threw them together on my lunch...so the final mocks that I will post for orders (that will show what the real final product will look like) will probably be much better. They are all taken from Ads, Flyers, Box art or the cabinet art...more variations coming Edited September 23, 2015 by Tkat5200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) I'll take a good Tempest print any day of the week. Edited September 23, 2015 by orpheuswaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'll take a good Tempest print any day of the week. you are in luck I have two designs I'm working on tonight...one of them is a SICK full print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Oh, t-shirts! Was wondering how someone was going to put such artwork on golf tees. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think this is the wrong forum for this type of feeler post. Not sure which sub-forum would be right though. Personally very picky about the design. I'd say 20 to 1 that I won't like it. It's rare anyone does anything interesting. And yes, to good quality shirts. Things I vote against: pocket designs- especially without pockets your company's name on the shirt- especially on the back between the shoulder blades explanations like "ATARI 2600" or "CLASSIC GAME" or "RETRO" white T-shirts- prefer colors other than black overly retro attempting designs, unless they look authentic websites on the T-shirt knock off game designs trying to be clever, that aren't very clever slogans (like "go retro or go home"- hahaha) Being a connoisseur of T-shirts, I am very particular, as you can see. Of course most people are not so particular. And it's a questionable move to take artwork that you don't have the rights to, but no more wrong for you than the thousands of others doing that. I'd love to get the rights to the art...but sadly there is NO one to contact that owns them. so....i'll just have to do it the way everyone else does. i'm not doing this for profit either, the tees would be sold at cost. Its just a thing for collectors and fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Id take that Missile Command shirt if/when you do these one of my favorite Atari games next to SeaQuest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Here are a few Asteroid Variants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 holy poo!! That black asteroids w/ bigger graphic is Fing Sweet!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FibroFreak78 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) I'm holding my breath for a: Joust Fast Food (I know not a 2600, but still an arcade fave) Masters of the Universe Kool Aid Man I'd buy all 4... Edited September 24, 2015 by FibroFreak78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'd be interested. I don't know which material is the "right" one, but just WAY TOO MANY t-shirts I've bought shrink after the first wash, usually to the point where I don't like the fit after the first wearing (sorry for that awkward sentence)... and I wear them slightly big to begin with, then end up fitting oddly. Anyway, I'd give them a shot, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'd be interested. These are great t-shirts. I like the second Asteroids design but I also like the Missile Command shirt in post #6. Quality and sizes are the big question though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I would like to see a Tempest, Gravitar, and I like the Missle Command shirt(white one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Working on Missile Command Gravitar Tempest Adventure Yars Revenge and a few pinball ones at the moment I have about 20 designs that I want to do the ALL over prints will use a Vapor tee. I've used them in the past, they are solid tees that breathe really well and are super soft...almost like silk the normal prints will only be American Apparel tees this one to be exact. http://www.americanapparel.net/wholesaleresources/ExpressOrder/Catalog/Product.aspx?s=2001&cid=198 Soft Jersey cotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Please do one for Berzerk.. i'd buy it in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 oooo I love that game...hmm in that case I may do one for Wizard of Wor, Venture and Crazy Climber. oh almost forgot...doing a Major Havoc one as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Don't forget Beat Em and Eat Em 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godsey1 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'm wondering how you apply the image? To see how durable the print is. Thanks for yourr time, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) The image on the full prints will be done using a photo imaging technique. I dunno the super technical details of it but I've used it before to make this tee (see attachment) the tees they print on are like a silk fabric but they breathe really nicely..so even on super hot days you are very comfortable as air gets to your body with ease. they also last a LOOOONG time from washes. I've had one of these tees attached here in this screenshot...and it still looks very bright and clear. the shirts that are NOT full print (all over the tee) like the Millipede flyer tees for example...use standard screen printing so its just like a tour shirt you'd get at a concert or swag you'd get from E3. Edited September 27, 2015 by Tkat5200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/t-shirt/missile-command-throwback/192606/ Tee number 1 is online and available for sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Looks very good so far. What other designs are you considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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