[alt146]

So I was busy talking to my girlfriend about stuff that's been happening on the forum and how there's a paypal thing to try raise some money. That sort of led onto how most websites make money by selling merchandise and we started talking about what malazan related merchandise could be sold if the admins decided to start a store. The best we came up with was a bumper sticker that says

"My other ride is a Quorl"

which I would totally buy.

Anyone else have some silly suggestions?

This post has been edited by alt146: 13 March 2009 - 07:48 PM

[RodeoRanch]

"I blame brood."


On anything.

[Macros]

beaten to it by rodeo

but a t-shirt with the keeper punching picture would rawk.

only a more silly inn related note:

underpants bearing a picture of rodeo giving the thumbs up

[Slow Ben]

Anything with a Bridgeburners emblem on it would sell like hotcakes!

Second to the underpants of course.

[Darkwatch]

Go to the writing forum, find the Abyss signature series and the "Bumper Sticker Slogans".

We've disscussed merchandise in the past, but Kallor didn't seem to keen on the idea of us making fan shirts at cost (no profit) for ourselves.
I guess if you have it made one of instead of a batch for the forum as I tried then you're fine.

This post has been edited by Darkwatch: 13 March 2009 - 08:04 PM

[alt146]

Actually the whole thing was kind of a joke, we were making up funny malazan-related things to put on shirts and I thought the other forum members might have some ideas for us to laugh at. So I dont actually expect this to happen.

Although I would buy a bridgeburners shirt

[HoosierDaddy]

Wanted: Nefarious Bredd

For crimes against the Empire.

[Darkwatch]

alt146, on Mar 13 2009, 04:07 PM, said:

Actually the whole thing was kind of a joke, we were making up funny malazan-related things to put on shirts and I thought the other forum members might have some ideas for us to laugh at. So I dont actually expect this to happen.

Although I would buy a bridgeburners shirt

I see. Well you might still want to check out the bumper sticker slogans, since they could also be on a t-shirt.

Like:
I wouldn't be caught dead with a T'lan Imass
Jaghut are Cool
I *heart* my T'lan Ay
Malaz U Assasination Team

and so on

[Anomander]

I would love malaz merchandise. Although there would need to be hoodies.

[alt146]

After more discussion we've got:

Mappo <3 Icarium

and

When good edur go bad!

or if you're feeling risque a pair of panties with the slogan

I shall call it tufty

[Darkwatch]

Anomander, on Mar 13 2009, 04:14 PM, said:

I would love malaz merchandise. Although there would need to be hoodies.

Then use your admin connections to find a way to get the message to SE, without going through Kallor.
The guy pretty much killed any hope of us succeeding.

[Anomander]

I'll bring it up for sure. I wasn't aware Kallor killed all hope before.

[alt146]

Hehe

My other ride is a battlemule.

In case you're wondering we're just a little drunk

[beru]

here is those form the abyssmal army
[qoute]
Abyss' Malazan Bumper Stickers:

Honk if you're Andii.
This vehicle is driven by a soletaken and may veer suddenly.
My other car is Moon's Spawn.
Warning: Student D'ivers.
I [heart] my T'lan Ay.
Laseen for President! 400 more years!
Cusser on board.
This car went on the Chain of Dogs.
Jesus saves, but Trake kicks a$$.
Tiste Edur got it made in the shade.
I'm loading my spring-fired armless hand-held crossbow with an alchemical impact detonated bolt. Please keep honking.
My parents went to the Nascent and all I got was this lousy sticker.
I may be driving slow, but I'm a Thelomen Toblakai and I'm in front of you.
I may be driving slow, but I'm a Trell and I'm in front of you and I'll eat you don't back off.
Icarium for President! 400 more ARGH!!!
Malaz Island U Assassination Team.
How's my driving? Dial 1-800-THE-CLAW.
Fenn have more blondes.
Fisher 3:15.
Support your local Nameless Ones.

Malazan Bumper stickers added by other forumites...

My other horse is a Paran!
Coltaine died for our sins?
Pust Pest Control
Hey give me a break, I'm Blind
'who ya gonna call?........ BRIDGEBURNERS
Reward offered for lost dog, answers to the name Pallick
Souls inside
Hunting is natural. Even K'Chain Che'Malle hunt
a hound is for eternity.... not just for christmas
Yes I'm driving this car, my wife borrowed my warren.
I brake for Azalean demons.
This car is fueled by Tellan, it keeps running!
The Lord of Darkness is with me! I've got Rake in the trunk!
If you can read this then the Mhybe fell off
Nobody knows I'm Jaghut
A real Jaghut wouldn't stare at my stickers.
Mappo Farted, and we Can't get out!!
I'm looking for the right Barghast to run over.
I'm not a complete idiot, some parts belong to the Crippled God
Please do not honk. Driver trying to conjure a warren
Watch out for the K’Chain Che’Malle behind me.
A day without sunshine is like… Kurald Galain.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie!'... till you can find a hammer.
I wouldn't be caught dead with a T’Lan Imass
Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle warrens.
Chaos. War. The Chain of Dogs. My work here is done
Can’t sleep. Spiders will get me. Can’t sleep…
I said "no" to Oponn, but they just wouldn't listen.
Anarchy is better than the warren of Chaos.
Hood’s Path is life's way of telling you you've been fired.
Don't force it, get a larger hammer.
This vehicle is sponsored by Burn. Do not disturb.</SPAN>
Jaghut are Cool
Apsalar Was Imass
This Car is Powered by Tiam Juice.
[/qoute]

[beru]

here is those form the abyssmal army

Quote

Abyss' Malazan Bumper Stickers:

Honk if you're Andii.
This vehicle is driven by a soletaken and may veer suddenly.
My other car is Moon's Spawn.
Warning: Student D'ivers.
I [heart] my T'lan Ay.
Laseen for President! 400 more years!
Cusser on board.
This car went on the Chain of Dogs.
Jesus saves, but Trake kicks a$$.
Tiste Edur got it made in the shade.
I'm loading my spring-fired armless hand-held crossbow with an alchemical impact detonated bolt. Please keep honking.
My parents went to the Nascent and all I got was this lousy sticker.
I may be driving slow, but I'm a Thelomen Toblakai and I'm in front of you.
I may be driving slow, but I'm a Trell and I'm in front of you and I'll eat you don't back off.
Icarium for President! 400 more ARGH!!!
Malaz Island U Assassination Team.
How's my driving? Dial 1-800-THE-CLAW.
Fenn have more blondes.
Fisher 3:15.
Support your local Nameless Ones.

Malazan Bumper stickers added by other forumites...

My other horse is a Paran!
Coltaine died for our sins?
Pust Pest Control
Hey give me a break, I'm Blind
'who ya gonna call?........ BRIDGEBURNERS
Reward offered for lost dog, answers to the name Pallick
Souls inside
Hunting is natural. Even K'Chain Che'Malle hunt
a hound is for eternity.... not just for christmas
Yes I'm driving this car, my wife borrowed my warren.
I brake for Azalean demons.
This car is fueled by Tellan, it keeps running!
The Lord of Darkness is with me! I've got Rake in the trunk!
If you can read this then the Mhybe fell off
Nobody knows I'm Jaghut
A real Jaghut wouldn't stare at my stickers.
Mappo Farted, and we Can't get out!!
I'm looking for the right Barghast to run over.
I'm not a complete idiot, some parts belong to the Crippled God
Please do not honk. Driver trying to conjure a warren
Watch out for the K’Chain Che’Malle behind me.
A day without sunshine is like… Kurald Galain.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie!'... till you can find a hammer.
I wouldn't be caught dead with a T’Lan Imass
Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle warrens.
Chaos. War. The Chain of Dogs. My work here is done
Can’t sleep. Spiders will get me. Can’t sleep…
I said "no" to Oponn, but they just wouldn't listen.
Anarchy is better than the warren of Chaos.
Hood’s Path is life's way of telling you you've been fired.
Don't force it, get a larger hammer.
This vehicle is sponsored by Burn. Do not disturb.</SPAN>
Jaghut are Cool
Apsalar Was Imass
This Car is Powered by Tiam Juice.

This post has been edited by beru: 13 March 2009 - 08:24 PM

[Darkwatch]

Anomander, on Mar 13 2009, 04:19 PM, said:

I'll bring it up for sure. I wasn't aware Kallor killed all hope before.

He wasn't at all keen on the Idea and Hetan referred me to him at the time (mind you this was when pots was still around, so a while ago).
I had started a thread about it since I know a guy who owns a merchandizing company, and I wanted to know if we could and wether or not there was demand.
Kallor said no, and the subject had come up independently in the DG forums and he put it to rest there to.
So if you can manage to get the message to the Head hancho you will have my great gratitude.

[bubba]

I want a "Scary Mob" shirt or Hoodie

[Obdigore]

Couldn't we set this up, sell them, and donate all profits to the site, or would we need the publishing company's permission?

[HoosierDaddy]

Second Bubba. It's been invested.

[Darkwatch]

Obdigore, on Mar 13 2009, 04:33 PM, said:

Couldn't we set this up, sell them, and donate all profits to the site, or would we need the publishing company's permission?

We need the companie's permission, according to Kallor.

Because if we sell the merch for awhile, even without personnal profit, than if ever the publisher or SE decides they want to, there is legal precedence that hinders their ability to make the production exclusive. Which in turn could hurt SE, which is why Kallor said no.
Though it must be said he never seemed to have run it by SE, I may be wrong, but his answers were swift, and SE hasn't seemed to have mentionned it so I doubt.