Official vikings merch - Shrap & MM pls read.

dogscoff · #1 April 16th, 2002, 02:18 PM

I was planning to get some of that special paper for my inkjet and print out some Viking & Valkyrie T-shirts for myself. Then I thought I might as well share the files and set up a "print your own Vikings merchandise" page on my website=-) I doubt that anyone else would want to wear wear one, but I thought I'd do it anyway, just for the craic...

Anyway, while I was making up the viking T-shirt designs, I came up with some non-viking designs as well, using standard SE4 images (Race Portraits etc). Obviously this raises copyright issues, and I imagine MM / Shrapnel would be rather upset if I started generating unofficial SE4 merchandise. However I want to make these pictures available for viewing because I like them, and because I think others might like them, and also to see if there's enough demand for us to start campaigning for *official* merch=-)

Shrapnel, what is your position on this? I'd like people to see what I've done, but I don't want to
cause trouble. If you / Malfador (who would have the rights to merchandising?) really disapprove,
I won't upload the images or circulate them at all. I can mail you the images if you want to see them before deciding (Or if you want to buy them off me - lol!

). How about if I were to publish only low-res images that aren't suitable for print?

I plan to upload the Viking and Valkyrie designs this evening (GMT) to the address in my sig. Uploading of the "unnofficial" designs is pending an official response to this message.

PsychoTechFreak · #2 April 16th, 2002, 11:05 PM

I found a part of an interview with Aaron regarding this question:

SpaceEmpires.org:
Are there plans to create SE4 Merchandize like shirts, hats, mugs, etc. Please.......

Aaron Hall of Malfador:
That's up to Shrapnel Games. A T-Shirt might be nice...

disabled · #3 April 17th, 2002, 04:31 AM

I'm really hoping merchandise comes out! the possible products are limitless.

[ June 14, 2003, 18:37: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

Atrocities · #4 April 17th, 2002, 05:02 AM

quote:
SpaceEmpires.org:
Are there plans to create SE4 Merchandize like shirts, hats, mugs, etc. Please.......

LOL, I believe that was actually one of my questions.

PsychoTechFreak · #5 April 17th, 2002, 11:00 PM

Mmmh, think about an underwear collection based upon Drushocka pics. What the heck has been MM's model the escort has been sampled from ?

jimbob · #6 April 18th, 2002, 01:30 AM

SEIV coffee mug = good.

quote:
When the OMEGA DIRECTIVE: Ultimate Mod II reaches the point where it's like 75% done, I'm going to ...

will equal good

Is there an ETA on either OD: UMII or the coffee mugs?

PvK · #7 April 18th, 2002, 02:11 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jimbob:
SEIV coffee mug = good.

I used to have a "Bird of Prey" mug where the ship would disappear when there was something hot in it, and fade in when it cooled off.

PvK

Richard · #8 April 18th, 2002, 04:31 PM

Okay maybe I misunderstood but as long as you aren't using our images or names you can sell what you want. Anyway let me know if I am mistaken.

jimbob · #9 April 19th, 2002, 02:24 AM

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I used to have a "Bird of Prey" mug where the ship would disappear when there was something hot in it, and fade in when it cooled off.

very cool. well, kinda geeky, but I'd buy one!

Richard: But what if we want product with your images/names on it? (well, not actually your name, cause then everyone will think I stole 'Richard's' mug... rather SE:IV on the mug

)

Edit: sorry, exam tomorrow, gettin' hopped up on coffee, brain hurts, ow, ow, ow...

[ 19 April 2002: Message edited by: jimbob ]

Richard · #10 April 19th, 2002, 03:26 AM

Well if used our logo's or names (and the stuff I saw didn't have anything like that) then we would need to look at it.