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Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 04:24 PM

Well the 914 GURL Hat's are being received well, so I'm now thinking about my next creative 914 endeavor.

Would there be enough group interest if I had 3" oval iron-on patches made with a design, maybe like this?


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 18 2004, 04:29 PM

stickers!

Posted by: trekkor Oct 18 2004, 04:38 PM

I love stickers and patches. I'm a freak.

KT

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 05:07 PM

Are stickers more popular?

You can't put stickers permenantly on fabric things

I rarely put stickers on my cars...

Posted by: i love porsche Oct 18 2004, 05:10 PM

id definetly put a patch on my school bag

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 18 2004, 05:12 PM

patches and stickers?

Posted by: Mueller Oct 18 2004, 05:12 PM

not a big sticker person (at least on my cars), but no problem putting them on my toolboxes

patches?? not even sure I know how to put on a patch

Posted by: Lou W Oct 18 2004, 05:20 PM

Another Hat???

Posted by: 914MF Oct 18 2004, 05:23 PM

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 05:26 PM

I'm cool with making new hats too, but thought maybe an iron-on patch might offer some placement flexibility They are also cheaper to produce and thus cheaper for ya'll to buy.

For the record -- Anything that requires managing different clothing sizes is not on my "A-list" of products to produce.

Like:
- bags/backpacks/totes
- pants/shorts
- shirts
- bandanas
- cloth upholstery
- folding nylon camp/directors chairs
- hats

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BUT if ya'll are game for another hat, I can produce that instead...

I just can't front enough money to produce all the products at one time

Posted by: Part Pricer Oct 18 2004, 05:37 PM

Please don't take this wrong. But, I would like to see some original artwork. We've all seen that design so many places already that most of us probably don't know or remember where it originated.

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 05:38 PM

The iron-on kind are purdy simple, but you need a laundry-style iron

Basically, you decide on an item made of a material that won't melt when a hot iron is applied to it, and follow the instructions that come with the patch.

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 05:41 PM

No worries. Criticism is part of the creative world

I liked the style and I illustrated this one myself using the displayed sample as my model, unlike the GURL hat design which was edited artwork.

Still not original enough huh?

I can come up with something different if ya'll would like...

Posted by: Lou W Oct 18 2004, 05:43 PM

I don't know how they would hold up on a hat, I would think that the edges would start to peel. I think if we went that direction, we would be better sewing the patches on.

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 05:45 PM

They can be sewed on instead. Nothing to stop ya Only difference between and iron-on patch and a non-iron-on patch is the heat-activated sticky stuff applied to the back during production.

Posted by: trekkor Oct 18 2004, 08:31 PM

I've always liked this one.

Nice patch or sticker.

If a patch, I'd like to see some other color options.
Red and white would be cool.

KT


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Posted by: McMark Oct 18 2004, 08:40 PM

I like that image you got trekkor. I don't think you'll like my modifications though.


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Posted by: seanery Oct 18 2004, 08:47 PM

Yeah, I bought a T shirt from the guy that designed that one.
It's a nice design.

Posted by: itsa914 Oct 18 2004, 08:57 PM

A patch would be cool. Maybe with the car in orange

Posted by: trekkor Oct 18 2004, 09:04 PM

Let's get real...

We need a car on jackstands.

KT

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 09:12 PM

Never seen this one. Nice & simple. Wouldn't be original if I changed the color would it?

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 09:50 PM

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Posted by: trekkor Oct 18 2004, 09:58 PM

Nice

I would sew that on my black jacket with red and white lettering.

How about a black border and no background...just 914 shaped.

KT

Posted by: trekkor Oct 18 2004, 10:13 PM

like-a-deese


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Posted by: mharrison Oct 18 2004, 10:14 PM

I'd definitely be in for a patch or two. I like to use the iron adhesive to stick it and then sew it on while it's stuck.

I personally liked the "Got Cones" patch. I don't know how much the women would dig it though.....
-Matt

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 10:15 PM

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Posted by: trekkor Oct 18 2004, 10:17 PM

Perfect!

KT

Posted by: GTeener Oct 18 2004, 11:23 PM

Or something original


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Posted by: Pnambic Oct 18 2004, 11:37 PM

couple minor mods to make it more to my liking...but that was a great image to start with.


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Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 10:26 AM

Unfortunately not my image...

Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 10:55 AM

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Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 10:55 AM

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Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 10:57 AM

Less pink looking red


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Posted by: itsa914 Oct 19 2004, 11:39 AM

If those would be our choices, I vote for the last one. I still like this one the best.


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Posted by: Joe Ricard Oct 19 2004, 11:41 AM

Patch I in for a couple. Although if stickers are made I want one of them too. You know for the helmet.

Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 11:53 AM

By Patch 1 are you referring to the original, like "itsa914"?

If I do stickers, would you want the same design as the patch or different?

Posted by: itsa914 Oct 19 2004, 12:31 PM

My vote - same design

Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 12:41 PM

Patches & Sticker production will require probably a minimum order of 250-300 pieces.

Is there enough interest for that many of both?

Posted by: itsa914 Oct 19 2004, 12:54 PM

I would take two of each. That's alot of patches & stickers to have to sell.

Posted by: GTeener Oct 19 2004, 01:44 PM

That's why I'm trying to find out if there is enough demand.

If I bought 150, 75 people would need to buy 2.

I did just sell 72 914 GURL hats but this is a different product.

Maybe I should stick to just making hats?

A "Got Cones?" Hat might be more popular. Not sure . I'm not getting much feedback here.

Posted by: itsa914 Oct 19 2004, 01:55 PM

Tuff call. For me I wouldn't buy a hat with that on it. A patch I can put on my jacket OR hat. Also, I like the sticker because I would put one on my helmet as Joe said and put the other on a sheet of magnetic material to put on my car when AXing.

Posted by: mikerose Oct 19 2004, 02:04 PM

I like the sticker because I would put one on my helmet and tool box

Posted by: Joe Ricard Oct 19 2004, 02:31 PM

Yea good Idea, one on helmet and two on magnetic material for car. Beautiful. Wish I woulda thought of all that. So now I need 3 stickers. Don't get me started with tool boxes.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Old Oct 19 2004, 07:04 PM

I'm in just cause I have more 914s than 914 stuff. Just make it I'll buy it.
Joe