jaybird3rd Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've been thinking about fun things to do to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mattel Aquarius this summer (aside for new homebrew releases, of course), and one idea is to create a commemorative Aquarius t-shirt. There are lots of shirt printers in my area (I live in a college town), and they don't seem to be too busy during the summer months, so I'm hoping that I can offer these for around $15 each. I've added a poll so that, if you'd be interested in buying an Aquarius shirt, you can select your shirt size from the list. That will give me an idea of the level of interest, and also of the distribution of shirt sizes I should order. All shirt sizes are American adult male sizes; the largest sizes might cost a bit extra. As for the design, I'm thinking of using a straightforward Aquarius logo, much like you'd see on the back of the old Aquarius game manuals, but I'm of course eager to hear other suggestions or ideas: EDIT: I think I've changed my mind about the logo. I noticed that Radofin added an extra line to their multilingual logo ... ... so I figure I can add a "30th Anniversary" message in the same way: Here's how it would look on the shirt. Again, feedback or additional ideas are welcome! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I suggest putting it on Cafe Press and having people order. I made some D2K Arcade T-shirts, and they sell very very poorly. Your mileage may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Or Spreadshirt: http://www.spreadshirt.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Maybe if we could get someone from Mattel, Blue Sky Rangers or Radofin who was involved with the Aquarius to sign these? That would make it really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdsteenoven Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I like that 30th anniversary logo Maybe we can donate one to Sheldon of the big bang theory; he used to walk around in retro computer tshirts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Maybe we can donate one to Sheldon of the big bang theory; he used to walk around in retro computer tshirts. Imagine If he would wear it at one of the Big Bang episodes(PS I wouldn't mind donating one to Penny too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Very cool idea Shirts would look sweet. Also happy to see the pole wasnt set up to gauge the obesity of Aquarius owners. However we do seem to generally lay on the hefty side it appears from the bargraph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Very cool idea Shirts would look sweet. Also happy to see the pole wasnt set up to gauge the obesity of Aquarius owners. However we do seem to generally lay on the hefty side it appears from the bargraph except for that one guy with an extra medium shirt. he needs to learn how to properly balance his game to snack ratio and bulk up to be a beefcake like the rest of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 except for that one guy with an extra medium shirt. he needs to learn how to properly balance his game to snack ratio and bulk up to be a beefcake like the rest of us oh, I just assumed that was a fellow husky aquarius owner who decided he wanted a matching shirt for his 2 year old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I also wear a medium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I also wear a medium... hmmm...I would try a regimen of alternating large doses of pizza and cheetos between gameplay/keystrokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) oh, I just assumed that was a fellow husky aquarius owner who decided he wanted a matching shirt for his 2 year old... or is he one of those husky fellas that likes to wear a half shirt..... Edited May 23, 2013 by pimpmaul69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 ....wait you mean they arent all half-shirts? Now I'm just embarrased of this pic of me in my 3x one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks, everybody! Glad to see some interest. For some reason, I hadn't even thought of CafePress and other similar places, so I'll have to shop around; I'm just hoping to keep the price as low as possible. I didn't realize that the shirt size poll might be potentially embarrassing, either, but at least it's an anonymous poll. (For the sake of full disclosure, since I'm the one who started this thing ... I presently wear an XL shirt, although I'm hoping to get myself back down to a large by the end of this summer.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Also happy to see the pole wasnt set up to gauge the obesity of Aquarius owners. However we do seem to generally lay on the hefty side it appears from the bargraph Maybe we should put Burgertime on the front of the shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Maybe we should put Burgertime on the front of the shirt Hmmm, perhaps I should work in some Aquarius game characters: Peter Pepper and the "bad food" from BurgerTime, the "running man" and robots from Night Stalker, an AD&D Treasure of Tarmin monster, etc. Speaking of the design ... one thing I just realized is that shirt printers seem to have a four-color limit, which wouldn't be enough for a color Aquarius logo. I could switch to a monochrome logo, but I'd hate to do that unless I absolutely had to. I'll keep researching my options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Thanks, everybody! Glad to see some interest. For some reason, I hadn't even thought of CafePress and other similar places, so I'll have to shop around; I'm just hoping to keep the price as low as possible. To avoid the hassle with the shirt sizes you could also try some other really eighties kind of thing like buttons. In those days we used to wear these on our beloved Jeans jackets showing what bands and other stuff we liked! Keychains would also be nice option. All these items can be ordered quite cheap with an own design on the front. Maybe you could make a poll to see what items would be the most appreciated among the Aquarius fans? Anyway whatever it will be, you can count me in! Edited May 23, 2013 by Aquaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 To avoid the hassle with the shirt sizes you could also try some other really eighties kind of thing like buttons. In those days we used to wear these on our beloved Jeans jackets showing what bands and other stuff we liked! Keychains would also be nice option. All these items can be ordered quite cheap with an own design on the front. Maybe you could make a poll to see what items would be the most appreciated among the Aquarius fans? Anyway whatever it will be, you can count me in! It's funny you should mention keychains ... I've also got an idea for a unique Aquarius keychain design, but you'll never guess what I'll be using to make them! (I'll give you a hint: it won't be a printed tag with an Aquarius logo, but an authentic piece of vintage Aquarius hardware.) I'll post a picture once I have the materials on hand. I like the idea of making buttons; as you say, they wouldn't have the same hassles and color restrictions of shirts, and they'd be cheaper and more durable also. I'll definitely look into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Speaking of the design ... one thing I just realized is that shirt printers seem to have a four-color limit, which wouldn't be enough for a color Aquarius logo. I could switch to a monochrome logo, but I'd hate to do that unless I absolutely had to. I'll keep researching my options. I never knew those printers where restricted to four colors. Monochrome would really ruin the colorful Aquarius logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's funny you should mention keychains ... I've also got an idea for a unique Aquarius keychain design, but you'll never guess what I'll be using to make them! (I'll give you a hint: it won't be a printed tag with an Aquarius logo, but an authentic piece of vintage Aquarius hardware.) I'll post a picture once I have the materials on hand. You make me very clueless and curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) It's funny you should mention keychains ... I've also got an idea for a unique Aquarius keychain design, but you'll never guess what I'll be using to make them! (I'll give you a hint: it won't be a printed tag with an Aquarius logo, but an authentic piece of vintage Aquarius hardware.) I'll post a picture once I have the materials on hand. I like the idea of making buttons; as you say, they wouldn't have the same hassles and color restrictions of shirts, and they'd be cheaper and more durable also. I'll definitely look into this. how are we supposed to put our keys in our pocket with an aquaricart attached to them? Edited May 24, 2013 by pimpmaul69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 how are we supposed to put our keys in our pocket with an aquaricart attached to them? Nope, not an Aquaricart. That would be way too big and bulky, and besides, it isn't vintage hardware. But your guess is not far off the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 speaking of aquacarts i need one. My aquacart was stolen along with some of my voltron items i had purchased. I Have survelliance picts of the idiot, and I know the clown. I should have handed the footage to the police, but i its worth sending a guy to jail for videogames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 speaking of aquacarts i need one. My aquacart was stolen along with some of my voltron items i had purchased. I Have survelliance picts of the idiot, and I know the clown. I should have handed the footage to the police, but i its worth sending a guy to jail for videogames. does the PIMP need to send his crew to handle some bidness? that suxx dude. i dont understand thieves. and i certainly couldnt do it to someone i know. and if he was considered a friend that even worse. glad to see you have a conscience in the situation. the way i always looked at it was this way: either he must have needed it worse than me or i just paid this much to never have to see him again. take care my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonlikesINTV Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I never knew those printers where restricted to four colors. Monochrome would really ruin the colorful Aquarius logo I may have a solution to the color thing. By mixing existing colors, we can make new ones. I have been working on a new one, which I made by mixing blue and yellow. I call it......blellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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