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GYFB Shirt Designs Update

April 11th, 2008

This shirt design is kicking my ass but I think it’s getting stronger with each revision thanks, in no small part, to your suggestions.

After completing the Josh art I am leaning one of two directions.

Josh by himself:

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Or the original layout:

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Joel, Eli and the planet in the background will be light or ghosted. Probably grayscale.

I like the text much better in this split configuration. I hope to wrap this up and get it in the store in the next day or two, so get your feedback in as soon as possible.

Oh, also I’m thinking this will work best on a black shirt. Any other ideas?

-Joel

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  1. jfardink8572
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I prefer the one with Joel and Eli in the background. And it looks good on black. Works for the whole "in outer space" thing.

  2. tankobite7649
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Yeah I like the one with the two of you saluting him…just seems more fitting to me.

  3. wadmaasi8564
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Definitely a black shirt (we ARE geeks, after all) and it really needs Joel and Eli, both to tie it back into the comic and also just to strengthen the whole "godspeed" vibe you've been aiming for. A planet, even ghosted, starts to feel like overkill to me; too busy, I prefer the simplicity. It's going to have http://www.hijinksensue.com across the back, yes? In smaller text near the neckhole, like the PA shirts.

  4. wadmaasi8564
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Also, the rescaling of Josh vs the Gemini capsule is well done.

  5. bhaelochon
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I agree.

  6. doug5364
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Another vote for the Joel and Eli background, wishing "Godspeed" to:
    Jazz Hands In Space (space…space…space…space…)

  7. jfardink8572
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Yeah I agree; Joel and Eli are saluting are essential, the planet not so much. Great t-shirt design man! And way to listen to your fans

  8. adam_myatt8577
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Another vote for the one with Joel & Eli. Dark blue would be good too I think.

    Also, re-started (and finished) the BSG miniseries last night. Oh that Starbuck, shes a son-of-a-bitch!

  9. eggwards8786
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I like the thought of having Josh on my chest…

    I like it where the whole cast is involved. I might sugesst that you pull the saluting hands back just a bit so we can get more of a full face look at Joel and Eli. They don't have to be facing Josh. You can do a "stage cheat", turning them to a 3/4 view towards the audience.

  10. deanhatescoffee
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I like the one with everyone on it. I think I like the old astronaut design better, but this one's good too.

  11. demiakumu7096
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    OMG I love them both, but the second is better. yes please I want 2 now, does it come in 12 month old baby size? olease say yes.

  12. aaron6928
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I like the second one aside from the circle in the back ground.

  13. DrPepperMD
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    How did a 12 month old baby learn to type? That's amazing!

  14. tankobite7649
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Another possibility is using a more "military" like salute; the army's version has you basically touch the tip of your finger to your eyebrows.

  15. rerun7088
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I still like the pink josh from the original designs…

  16. rerun7088
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    It needs more zazz… And maybe cowbell…

  17. nacho8670
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Another! Joel and Eli, check. Planet, whammy!

  18. nacho8670
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I have a fever. And the only cure is more cowbell…

  19. nacho8670
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Yeah now that I look again, it kinda looks like they are shading their eyes to watch him rocket away. Moving the hands to the left a bit would help that alot.

  20. sarcastodon8526
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I prefer the one with Joel and Eli in the background, without the planet. The planet makes it a little too busy. I'm also not sure about the rocket swoosh, though it does help give the illusion of movement.

  21. bobo_t_bagg7852
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    OMG, a million times I vote for the second one! hahahahahahahahaha

  22. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    As of now its for sale in the store!

  23. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Thanks for the input. Thats the design that won out!

  24. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Its ready to go!

  25. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Well, his "character" is the face of that one shirt.

  26. Orf
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Josh's expression sells the whole damn thing. Stick either one of those on a Beefy T and I'll buy it.

  27. john_darc6624
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    How does Josh feel about being the face of your comic? Or potential face?

  28. wadmaasi8564
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Quick dicking around and let us by one of these things!

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