misteraven Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Trying extra hard to get a head of this and smooth out the process a bit, so here we are... November 12 Series preview for you guys. As always, you guys get a big heads up and get to see the idea, design and behind the scenes before everyone else. I was really planning to do something calling out my point of view on the elections, but figured there's enough negativity in the world and maybe it's best I don't add to it. Maybe I'll spin the idea off at a later date, but for now I wanted to put out something more fun. As you guys know, I've been living in Northwest Montana for a bit and believe I've talked a bit somewhere on this forum how I really wanted to play with the idea of the duality between a place like NYC where I was living and Montana where I live now. I realize in hindsight that the stuff I enjoy exploring most is ironic dualities... Two worlds that tend to live on opposite ends of the spectrum with the fun part being how they could actually connect. Back in the day when AKA was just a concept, I remember talking about what it might look like if something like uptown couture fashion clashed with downtown graffilthy culture, which gave birth to the original AKA book. Anyhow, living here I came to realize there's a lot of interesting threads you could pull on between hardcore graffiti and classic old west frontier stuff. Both are rooted in a rebellious spirit (outlaw culture), riding on the frontier of what is acceptable or not. Both are pretty aggressive in their culture and aesthetic, not to mention lifestyle. And both have a very unique approach to letter form and iconography that is very specific. Its a concept that I plan to really dive into with the official 12ozProphet collection stuff I'm still developing, but for now I decided to leak out some stuff in that vein while I better flesh out the idea. So here we go... This month will be one graphic, but flipped in two colorways. Curious to see which way people push towards or if even they just end up getting both colors, since its a freakin $12 tee. Anyhow, the black version sort pays subtle homage to Jungle Green Krylon, which also happens to be very close to the green in the Montana State flag. The white version is inverted (the compliment of greenish is orangish red). I also wanted to start building out Official Bootleg Series a little more visibly as its own thing. It's intentional in more ways than one that "12ozProphet" is obscured in this series, but now its time to start building out its own identity. Once again, part of the goal was to also work up a graphic that Oiler would have loved and I think this one would definitely have him pumped. I know he'd have laughed his ass off at the sad sheriff looking at the tag. I've pretty much said this each month, but this one is my favorite! Set your reminders... November 12-12-12 tee - Tuesday, November 12th at 12pm noon EST Expect a November surprise to go with the tees. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Rad, as expected. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 I'll be copping both. Any time you feel like you wanna make a white T in the future, please also consider running it in black. I ruin a white T with the quickness. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Yeah, I can’t do white tees anymore. Stain gang. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Man, y'all tripping. Whites stay fresh soaking in cold water with peroxide, bronners lavender and baking soda. So fresh and so clean. Rinse and repeat. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 shit goes hard! pow! pow! ooontz gang 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cancelculttourist Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Dope, it's getting chilly out though going to need that hoodie drop soon. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 Currently too poor to buy otherwise I would get both as they look pretty epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 (edited) FinanciALLY poor but still the richest man alive Edited November 5 by Mauler5150 clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted November 11 Author Share Posted November 11 Sharing a few more photos... Feels a little quiet in here. You guys psyched or should we move to a different concept? Is this drop or you guys already board with the 12-12-12 program? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Bad ass stickers! Love the lil subtle pop of color on the shirts. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted November 12 Author Share Posted November 12 For those that live In countries outside the USA… I’m thinking of seeing if I can work towards setting up a couple deals in the future to bulk ship to a couple key stores to see if there’s a better way to address the shipping situation. Would be great to hear suggestions of which make sense from your perspective to help get me pointed in the right direction when I get to working on it. Haven’t thought of how this could work, but has to be a way to organize things better and save everyone a little on shipping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklesndimes Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 whole thing has been slick and i've always been locked in to see what the next drop is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 I gots mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 Did anyone have weird cart issues? I'm selecting size L and S is showing up in the cart? @misteraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 21 minutes ago, Fist 666 said: Did anyone have weird cart issues? I'm selecting size L and S is showing up in the cart? @misteraven Yes! It was very tough to see the sizes and with or without sticker pack. I spent about 20mins trying select my size with sticker pack. It's much easier to select every shirt on the list then delete what you do not need in the cart. Product select popup menu at the bottom made it very frustrating to select the right product. It was like shopping with a blind fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted November 13 Author Share Posted November 13 Damn man, no idea whats happening. Assume you guys didn't see this last month? Thats aid, there was a series of glitches this morning. First with the auto scheduling of my Instagram posts being fucked. Then the posts dropped photos from the slide, through to me forgetting to manually sort the product so the new stuff was at the top. Been one thing after another all day. This has been the worst drop so far and I can only assume its these glitches. Its on track to likely squeak past the very first drop, but by comparison, last month it took less than 10 minutes to get to where todays total stand after 8 hours. Personally, each month's design feels like an improvement over previous months and this month Is my definite favorite. I detected a bit less interest in this thread as well and genuinely curious if people are just tired of picking up a tee each month, aren't feeling the design or is it really the glitches? No development happened between last month and this month so unless there's been some server or browser shit I'm unaware of, I really can't explain it. I was slow getting out the teaser email compared to previous months, but not sure why that would affect things to this degree. Bummer... I was really pumped for this drop. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 @misteravenmisteravenplease do not take my comment as a complaint. What you are doing is still above and beyond. No other company could do this even if they had an extra hand. I immediately knew something was up that definitely told me things go sides ways at times. It was frustrating, but as soon as I quickly figured out the work around I was relaxed and happy I placed my order. You're doing a great job man. Again, I wish I was close because I'd definitely be there helping you in any way I can so that you could focuse on more important things to run a business. Hope you get it fixed, look on the bright side, perhaps the glitch gives other people who haven't been so quick to get the drops able to cop this drop. You're doing an excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cancelculttourist Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 My bank switched ownership and sent me a new card soo it's not letting me process the payment but I plan to get it if it's still in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 3 hours ago, misteraven said: Damn man, no idea whats happening. Assume you guys didn't see this last month? Thats aid, there was a series of glitches this morning. First with the auto scheduling of my Instagram posts being fucked. Then the posts dropped photos from the slide, through to me forgetting to manually sort the product so the new stuff was at the top. Been one thing after another all day. This has been the worst drop so far and I can only assume its these glitches. Its on track to likely squeak past the very first drop, but by comparison, last month it took less than 10 minutes to get to where todays total stand after 8 hours. Personally, each month's design feels like an improvement over previous months and this month Is my definite favorite. I detected a bit less interest in this thread as well and genuinely curious if people are just tired of picking up a tee each month, aren't feeling the design or is it really the glitches? No development happened between last month and this month so unless there's been some server or browser shit I'm unaware of, I really can't explain it. I was slow getting out the teaser email compared to previous months, but not sure why that would affect things to this degree. Bummer... I was really pumped for this drop. I didn’t have any issues placing my order and it was just like every other time. I still am hyped on the shirt program and appreciate the switch up of styles and the splash of color takes these to a level above the other releases. I feel like the forum as a whole has been a bit light on users & quiet the past month or 2. On 11/11/2024 at 12:13 PM, misteraven said: You guys psyched or should we move to a different concept? What are you thinking about by switching to a different concept? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 Grabbed one. Loved the white but I'd look like a Baymax impersonator in white so black it is. I'm going to have sit out next month with the festival of santa etc. 21 hours ago, misteraven said: For those that live In countries outside the USA… I’m thinking of seeing if I can work towards setting up a couple deals in the future to bulk ship to a couple key stores to see if there’s a better way to address the shipping situation. Would be great to hear suggestions of which make sense from your perspective to help get me pointed in the right direction when I get to working on it. Haven’t thought of how this could work, but has to be a way to organize things better and save everyone a little on shipping. Happy to help on this for AU Members for future drops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 2 hours ago, Schnitzel said: Grabbed one. Loved the white but I'd look like a Baymax impersonator in white so black it is. I'm going to have sit out next month with the festival of santa etc. Happy to help on this for AU Members for future drops. dude…::: A know exactly what your kids and wife want for Christmas. Schnitzel fam is getting matching 12oz tees! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 “Sorry kiddos, papa Schnitz spent your college fund on shipping fees for a collection of limited edition 12oz tees” 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Aww hells naw. I fucked around and my size is gone already. Shid. I'll catch the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 On 10/31/2024 at 5:52 PM, LUGR said: Yeah, I can’t do white tees anymore. Stain gang. Only ever cop on some last resort color way shit if there’s nothing else left lol. Otherwise 100% pointless for me too lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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