WizKids Announces WK Gear Online Store [Archive]

Draddog

03/31/2004, 20:01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWIZKIDS ANNOUNCES WK GEAR ONLINE STOREMarch 31, 2004 (SEATTLE) — WizKids Inc., makers of the best-selling Mage Knight™, MechWarrior®: Dark Age and HeroClix® collectable miniatures games (CMGs), is proud to announce a new online store, which offers a wide variety of WizKids merchandise through partner Café Press.Beginning March 31st, customers can order a variety of products with various WizKids logos on them. Additionally, this online store will offer WizKids Venues and Envoys an inexpensive prize alternative for Venue-Supported events. The store is located online at <A HREF=http://www.cafepress.com/wizkidsgames>http://www.cafepress.com/wizkidsgames/</A><A HREF="http://www.cafepress.com/wizkidsgames/"><IMG SRC="http://www.realmworx.com/images/WkGear.jpg" ALIGN="RIGHT"></A>Popular MechWarrior and Mage Knight factions are available on great products including shirts, hats, coffee mugs and more! SportsClix and HeroClix are featured on similar products. The store will also offer limited edition products with special art work created exclusively by WizKids artists! Current limited edition products include items with the map of the Mage Knight Land, satirical WizKids "factions" for MechWarrior, and concept art of warriors from Mage Knight and 'Mechs from MechWarrior.Learn more about WizKids at www.wizkidsgames.com.Founded by 20-year game-industry veteran Jordan Weisman, WizKids is a Seattle-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating tabletop games driven by imagination. Its Mage Knight, MechWarrior and HeroClix CMGs are among the most successful games on the market today, and the company has sold tens of millions of figures worldwide. For additional information, visit wizkidsgames.com.

WhiteRabbit909

03/31/2004, 20:11

Shibby. :grin:

darius_dax1

03/31/2004, 20:38

I love the lunch box. Great for transporting your tourney team, dice, and tokens!

Saetanigera

03/31/2004, 20:46

I heard the word cheap somewhere in there - but these look more like they're retail than "cheap"

If they were going to bother could they have used actual art like the ones that show up on the website (you know .. actual ART) instead of plain logos that show up on a small section of the t-shirt (that you could do w/ a simple custom iron on if you really wanted it)

jedah_s

03/31/2004, 21:06

mageknight gets faction logo t-shirts..... why can't heroclix get team ability t-shirts?

Gargantua

03/31/2004, 21:14

mageknight gets faction logo t-shirts..... why can't heroclix get team ability t-shirts?

Copyright issues I imagine. Wizkids owns all the MageKnight logos. Same reason they didn't do art. Probably didn't have the rights. I'm sure they can use the names and images on the figures and boxes, and even advertising, but when it comes to doing T-Shirts, etc, that's money that's coming out of Marvel and DC's pocket.

Saetanigera

03/31/2004, 21:25

They obviously own the art on the website in some fashion though I can imagine that they have a purpose lease use on it. (which is too bad)

Nighthawk

03/31/2004, 21:30

gee thanks a lot Jordan, can't wait to buy a tie chock full o' heroclix logos.

Can't you sell me some carp with your face on it too?

Ghost_Rider_92

03/31/2004, 21:36

Are these going to be available to convention goers? or should I say "Limited" to a FEW covention goers...

freakazoid_x

03/31/2004, 21:56

Wow, they jacked up prices on boosters supposedly to fund making of Heroclix but then they come out with carp like this? They're really hurting for money here.

Sandra Wu-San

03/31/2004, 21:59

Wow, Heroclix got the shaft on these products. I'll waste my money on boosters still, but not this carp.

admironheart

03/31/2004, 22:07

sweeet.........huh?

darius_dax1

03/31/2004, 22:08

Natural Male Enhancement...great one Sandra!

I like most of the stuff they have. There is no price hike conspiracy because they are charging for these items seperatley and have paid for them that way as well.

Spock

03/31/2004, 22:16

"Merchandizing! Merchandizing! Where the real money from the movie is made!" :-)

AZS

03/31/2004, 22:22

I imagine if you play Mage Knight or Mech Warrior this stuff is cool.
But as comic collectors we've had t-shirts and other junk forever anyway. No point in WK doing it.

I also don't see the need to be outright rude about it either, Nighthawk.

darius_dax1

03/31/2004, 22:25

I kinda like the stuff as it is. Maybe because I have/get all the comic t-shirts etc that I want.

shin-goji

03/31/2004, 23:05

Ok, everyone should know by now that Cafepress makes cheap shirts that fade quickly. There are many web comic artists who started making T-shirts and gear for their fans on Cafepress, then quickly bailed on the site after the t-shirts fade after one wash. I did the same and had the exact same results.
Do yourself a favor and do not order these products. Cafepress is a terrible vendor.

ncernak

03/31/2004, 23:06

If they had a Heroclix thong I would buy that for some lucky lady!! :cool:

darius_dax1

03/31/2004, 23:12

Ghost_Rider_92

03/31/2004, 23:13

Originally posted by ncernak
If they had a Heroclix thong I would buy that for some lucky lady!! :cool:

cliX, I said play with your cliX

:laugh:

Cheng

03/31/2004, 23:21

Maybe I'll buy the tote bag to carry around Galactus!

Oh, wait...

Skervacious

03/31/2004, 23:34

ive never bought anything from cafepress and never plan to, but a year or 2 ago i was trying to make tshirts, and went there to chack prices. now i havent checked prices on these products, but knowing that you have to have a minimum price of 15.99 per tshirt (without making a profit), i wonder what markup wizkids decided on. someone was talking a while ago on one of the set retirement threads about how once wizkids was bought by topps, they may have decided to make as much quick cash as they could, figuring its not their problem anymore and theyd be going out of business eventually anyway. its really starting to look like that now. on the other hand, if im wrong (which i sorely hope i am), i really hope we get more than just a carppy looking tote bag. o, wait, we do, and it just looks like low quality versions of (at least my) judges' shirts. and hey, not too bad on the prices, either. for cafepress and wizkids. but come on, at least something more than the generic 'heroclix' logo! id even buy super power shirts! how cool would that be to have a red shirt that has blades/claws/fangs and the description of the power? not very? ok, maybe its just me then...

darius_dax1

03/31/2004, 23:39

Originally posted by Skervacious
id even buy super power shirts! how cool would that be to have a red shirt that has blades/claws/fangs and the description of the power? not very? ok, maybe its just me then... I like it!

skyounkin

04/01/2004, 00:12

Or coool battle mantra-

"CRITICAL!!"

or just the the number "12"

"I went to buy Galactus and all I got is this lousy t-shirt"

"I fought against the forces of evil!! What did you accomplish today?"

Maybe maybe not.....

Might get the hat though..........

Wyldstaar

04/01/2004, 00:36

Doesn't this take the 'We have no online distribution setup, so we can't possibly sell Galactus online.' excuse and throw it right out the window?

BrotherMagneto

04/01/2004, 00:50

Originally posted by Wyldstaar
Doesn't this take the 'We have no online distribution setup, so we can't possibly sell Galactus online.' excuse and throw it right out the window?

No, considering this is being done entirely through a third party source, and these items are made on demand. The only thing WizKids provided was the logos and HTML, and Cafe Press took care of the rest.

Wyldstaar

04/01/2004, 01:06

Good to know, thanks.

Draddog

04/01/2004, 01:49

Originally posted by shin-goji
Ok, everyone should know by now that Cafepress makes cheap shirts that fade quickly. There are many web comic artists who started making T-shirts and gear for their fans on Cafepress, then quickly bailed on the site after the t-shirts fade after one wash. I did the same and had the exact same results.
Do yourself a favor and do not order these products. Cafepress is a terrible vendor.

Shin-goji is incorrect.
While working on this store I purchased several of their products and tested them quite vigorously. I washed shirts for 20 or so cycles. I tried out the coffee cups and the hats. I did not have a fade problem. They may have had this problem in the past, but that is not the case now.

You also have a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. Also, I wouldn't do this if I wouldn't purchase the product myself, which I have, as have other WK staffers.

I hope I can eventually do more with HeroClix, though obviously there is very little we can do with other companies properties. There are, however, always possibilities of other interesting things ;).

Dr. Morbius

04/01/2004, 02:30

13 bucks for a mouse-pad or a mug?!?!?
ROFLMAO!!!!!

odieses

04/01/2004, 03:23

Wow...this is shameless and with that ill be buying all of these products, well actually no i wont.:p

Retardog

04/01/2004, 04:13

Is the logo silk-screened or embroidered on the golf shirt?

the itsy bit

04/01/2004, 05:48

hmmm..

If WK would have made some with the team-faction symbol, maybe but with the WK-logo...:ermm:

I think the MK-shirts would have been better if they included the Sub-factions as symbol.

Nighthawk

04/01/2004, 06:25

AZS, of course you don't see the need to be rude or upset by this. You are somewhat affiliated with Wizkids.

To me, andf apparently others, this kind of stuff along with Crimson Skies, Creepy Freaks, Shadowrun etc are the reasons the booster prices are going up a dollar. Same reason a game that has unrated tournament play would retire figures.

It's all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I like some of their product, I don't like many of their decisions. If I chose to use sarcasm to express my dissent and dissatisfaction, that's my choice.

skyounkin

04/01/2004, 06:32

The reason the prices are going up is probably due to alot of things but also mainly inflation, this has been a market for them for 2 years and I am surprised it took them this long to up the ante a dollar...not a big deal,
And for the record

I think the stuff is cool and will probably get a hat and put my realmer id on it.....somehow.....

Gentlegamer

04/01/2004, 07:32

Where's the t-shirt that reads:

"I went to WWLA to buy Galactus, but all I got was this lousy t-shirt!"

:grin:

shin-goji

04/01/2004, 08:07

I'll buy one of the shirts, and if it fades on the first wash like it has done in the past with all the other stuff ordered through cafepress, then I'll make a post about it.

Gacy's Clown

04/01/2004, 08:10

Originally posted by Nighthawk
AZS, of course you don't see the need to be rude or upset by this. You are somewhat affiliated with Wizkids.

To me, andf apparently others, this kind of stuff along with Crimson Skies, Creepy Freaks, Shadowrun etc are the reasons the booster prices are going up a dollar. Same reason a game that has unrated tournament play would retire figures.

It's all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I like some of their product, I don't like many of their decisions. If I chose to use sarcasm to express my dissent and dissatisfaction, that's my choice.

Dude, do you not understand that it costs Wizkids not a single penny to make these shirts and items?
Cafe Express has a set price for each item and if Wizkids wants to make any profit off of each item, then they select what they want to sell them at.
Example:
Cafe Express, say, would make a t-shirt $15.
If Wizkids wants to make any money off of it, they need to charge more than that.
Sometimes, the profit off each item isn't much, but it's not costing Wizkids anything to do this.

As for the shirts fading, etc, I've bought two shirts off the site before and they're perfectly fine and even made of the more durable cotton shirts, not the thin cheap stuff.

mrpip_pal

04/01/2004, 08:14

Cafe Press is well known for making poorly crafted products. But then, it doesn't cost Wizkids a dime to have this stuff made; since it's only printed or produced when it's ordered.

Gentlegamer

04/01/2004, 08:48

For venue supported events: who would want to win this stuff rather than LEs or boosters?

Alpha Dog

04/01/2004, 08:55

I particularly like the little clock, onto which they were apparently unable to fit the logo properly.

thugit

04/01/2004, 09:01

Since no one else has asked, I guess I will:

Why do the judges need to buy support for tournaments?

Not trying to be a chicken little, and I'm sure I'm being paranoid, but is this some sort of message?

urlmaker

04/01/2004, 09:21

I bought a golf shirt. You know, to support the team. So if I am the only guy at Wizard World East with one on, you will know who I am... "Hey, there is that one guy that bought the shirt!" :)

Is THIS really the latest reason to whine? Can it be that we are so starved for complainable material that Logo T-Shirts are a huge issue for people. If you like it buy it, if you don't like it, there is no pressure and it isn't taking away from your clix purchases. I DO however appreciate shin-goji letting us know that the quality may be questionable. I also appreciate that Draddog is willing to stand behind the product. I already ordered the shirt because I am a dork, and I order stuff, so I will let you know how the polo turns out. If the logo tears off after one wash, I PROMISE, I will let you know.

Gacy's Clown

04/01/2004, 09:27

Originally posted by urlmaker
Is THIS really the latest reason to whine? Can it be that we are so starved for complainable material that Logo T-Shirts are a huge issue for people.

I was beginning to wonder myself. It's not like you're hurting Wizkids any by not buying it either...

Castiglione

04/01/2004, 09:39

Originally posted by ncernak
If they had a Heroclix thong I would buy that for some lucky lady!! :cool:

Uhm.....

Define 'lucky'.....

:p

Anyone remember those logo panties Chaos sold for Lady Death and the rest of their comics? I knew the gal who did the ordering for a chain of 5 stores, and they were only ordered by sad obese fanboys....

Gentlegamer

04/01/2004, 09:42

Originally posted by thugit
Since no one else has asked, I guess I will:

Why do the judges need to buy support for tournaments?

Not trying to be a chicken little, and I'm sure I'm being paranoid, but is this some sort of message?

Some tournies can be set up as "venue supported" which means prize support comes from the venue, not Wizkids.

Castiglione

04/01/2004, 09:42

Not that I am implying ncernak is an obese fanboy, I am sure nothing could be farther from the turth! :)

Just relating another comic book panty story....

Besides, we all know the only cool superhero underwear is Underoos.....

C

Drashia

04/01/2004, 09:56

they only have 50, 10 of which have already been sold to merchants

RavenProject

04/01/2004, 10:04

Is it possible to produce the shirts in different colors?

I like the idea, but with two black cats I don't wear white. ;)

-J

thugit

04/01/2004, 10:11

Originally posted by RavenProject
Is it possible to produce the shirts in different colors?

I like the idea, but with two black cats I don't wear white. ;)

-J

I think the best solution is to get rid of your cats.

I've got several Rottwieler/Beagle puppies that need new homes.

webhead817

04/01/2004, 10:19

Originally posted by thugit
I've got several Rottwieler/Beagle puppies that need new homes.

Yeah, I've got a dog that's a cross between a bulldog and shih-tzu...

batfink

04/01/2004, 10:20

but with two black cats I don't wear white.
I didn't know your wife was Felica Hardy. :eek:

AZS

04/01/2004, 10:32

Originally posted by skyounkin
[B]Or coool battle mantra-

"CRITICAL!!"

or just the the number "12"

"I went to buy Galactus and all I got is this lousy t-shirt"

"I fought against the forces of evil!! What did you accomplish today?"I like this!

How about a graphic of two dice showing 6's an underneath it says "Critical Hit" with a small HC logo.

What about something along the lines of Dork Tower: "My HeroClix can beat your heroclix."

And if we're really going out in left field "Have you clicked your Thing (TM) today?"

thugit

04/01/2004, 10:34

Originally posted by webhead817
Yeah, I've got a dog that's a cross between a bulldog and shih-tzu...

Really?

For once, I was being serious!

I really do have little Beagle shaped Rotts.....

webhead817

04/01/2004, 11:13

I know you were being serious, but the old bulldog shih-tzu joke is a classic.

As for the more creative ideas for t-shirts, how about a WizKids one that just says "CLICK THIS!" on the back?

urlmaker

04/01/2004, 12:30

How about heroclix logo on the front and a custom saying on the back like.

"I drink until Incap"
"Don't make me Exploit your Weakness"
"Quit PUSHING me!"
"KO"
"I {heart} BCF"
"I BCF {heart}"
"Reach out and touch someone... with RCE"

Hmm, I may take the shirt I ordered to our local printer and do one of these. (I {heart} disposable income) :)

Gentlegamer

04/01/2004, 13:58

How about:

"All your base belong to us!"

"600-0 in tournament play!"

:grin:

insurgo

04/01/2004, 15:56

My theater company has been using cafepress recently and they are definitely kinda shoddy. The clock sucks, the sports shirts are ok, the other shirts blow and everythings just overpriced. Hard to believe Wizkids needs to use these guys.

darius_dax1

04/01/2004, 16:06

Originally posted by webhead817
Yeah, I've got a dog that's a cross between a bulldog and shih-tzu... A dog-tzu????

superplex

04/03/2004, 05:36

When are they gonna post stats for the bunny?

006

04/06/2004, 14:17

Originally posted by superplex
When are they gonna post stats for the bunny?

well if you recall this bunny from Search for the Holy Grail: monty Python. it had HSS, BCF, SuperSense, outwit and KC team ability as not one wants to base to base it alone.

Has about three or four cliks of health but a super high defense. If I am not mistaken a well placed handgrenade or Energy Explosion should do nicely!:cool:

urlmaker

05/04/2004, 14:04

Originally posted by urlmaker
I bought a golf shirt. You know, to support the team. So if I am the only guy at Wizard World East with one on, you will know who I am... "Hey, there is that one guy that bought the shirt!" :)

Is THIS really the latest reason to whine? Can it be that we are so starved for complainable material that Logo T-Shirts are a huge issue for people. If you like it buy it, if you don't like it, there is no pressure and it isn't taking away from your clix purchases. I DO however appreciate shin-goji letting us know that the quality may be questionable. I also appreciate that Draddog is willing to stand behind the product. I already ordered the shirt because I am a dork, and I order stuff, so I will let you know how the polo turns out. If the logo tears off after one wash, I PROMISE, I will let you know.

Just an FYI, I received my golf shirt from cafe press and I have to agree with Shin-goji, for the most part is is kinda shoddy. The material is a thin white cotton, the exact same consistancy of a hanes undershirt. Add a collar to that and you have what the "golf shirt" is. The logo is a typical press on. I can see it lasting through a few wash loads but not much longer. All this being said, I will still wear it and I don't really feel ripped off. I am a dork, so that is what I MUST do. I certainly wouldn't endorse this particular product though.