EIDOS MONTREAL STORE: Open For Business! Thief 4 Items!

[van_HellSing]

http://www.eidosmontreal.com/en/shop.html

Hurry, guys, when the games get cancelled this stuff will be rare.

[VIKTORIA]

I love the DX3 sling bag, the pens and the clips! :cool:

The Thief t-shirts are cool, I hope there will be more thiefy goodies added later.

[TazmanianD]

I just ordered two of the Thi4f shirts. I wonder if they'll be selling those for very long before someone wises up and changes the name.

[VIKTORIA]

The current thief t-shirts will definitely be a rarity... grab them while you can!!!! :D

[René]

http://www.eidosmontreal.com/en/shop.html

Hurry, guys, when the games get cancelled this stuff will be rare.

Hiya van_HellSing! The store finally launched during the afternoon but from GDC Canada I had no way to log in here and post the news, so thanks for doing so! (there is also a French version (http://www.eidosmontreal.com/fr/boutique.html) of the site of course!)

A lot of people have been asking for this kind of thing so it's really nice to finally have items available. Of course we only have the two items for Thief 4, but that will change in time. The first order came from the U.K. so hats off to our friends across the pond!

[kin]

I thought the logo where going to change before printing it on t-shirts. Now i can see that it was not a joke.[where is the sad emoticon]

[massimilianogoi]

http://www.eidosmontreal.com/en/shop.html

Hurry, guys, when the games get cancelled this stuff will be rare.

LOL

A Thiaf shirt XD

[kin]

It looks weird for me to make a store and sell stuff about a game not existing? Usually companies make the product first and then sell trinkets in relation to it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/Selisios/various/4idosstor4.jpg
Guess i will take that as a bad sign.

[tender19]

No f-ing way that I'm gonna buy Thiaf-shirts. I don't know if it will be a good game, I'll never be a fan of a future project, nooo way. Take that stupid 4 out, and maybe I'll consider. Make a good T4, and hell, I'm gonna buy the whole store.

Edit: I'm pretty sure, that Thief-gamers are not that stupid bunch of fanboys: make the game first, and no L33T. Understand?

[Pyronox]

Hiya van_HellSing! The store finally launched during the afternoon but from GDC Canada I had no way to log in here and post the news, so thanks for doing so! (there is also a French version (http://www.eidosmontreal.com/fr/boutique.html) of the site of course!)

A lot of people have been asking for this kind of thing so it's really nice to finally have items available. Of course we only have the two items for Thief 4, but that will change in time. The first order came from the U.K. so hats off to our friends across the pond!

Hey René, do you think they might license Thief 4 lockpicking kits? You know, to stay in theme and all...

[bikerdude]

I quite like the black thi4f tshirt, but I dont prefer the eidos logo on the arm....

[GmanPro]

I'd buy just a straight up Thief shirt. No 4. No picture or symbol or anything. Just says Thief on it.

[DiegoFloor]

People that doesn't know the game would find strange to see someone with "thief" written on the chest. :D

[GmanPro]

That's why it would be so awesome :D

[Abelo]

Double Fine's merchandise is way cooler :P

Anyway, still needs a lot of artwork going before some shirt rocks. I'm certainly not the kind of guy who buys a tee with a lonely text logo.

[Jilly The Taffer]

The t-shirts are good. They'll hopefully bring out even better ones when the cover art and stuff is done.

Imagine what the Thief IV posters will be like :P
And they should do posters if they've done them for Deus Ex 3.

Shame there aren't any DP, MA or DS posters =/

[Necros]

That's why it would be so awesome :D
:thumb: :D

Too bad there's nothing avalaible now. :( I'd like to know how much it would cost to ship something to Hungary. Though I'm sure it's gonna be a lot... :hmm:

[Blue Sky]

I've just spent over $40 shipping a black Thi4f shirt over to the UK...hooray!

I adore the Thi4f logo, especially because it's got so many nutters worked up about it.

[Nate]

Okay guys, IF you make your T-Shirts just 'THIEF'.....I will buy 2 of them.

However, Thi4f would be embarrasing to wear out in public....people would be 'hey, are you some kind of dyslexic thief?'

[Hellion]

Okay guys, IF you make your T-Shirts just 'THIEF'.....I will buy 2 of them.

However, Thi4f would be embarrasing to wear out in public....people would be 'hey, are you some kind of dyslexic thief?'

Whole-heartedly seconded.

Hey d00dz ch3ckz0r 0ut my L33t Thi4fw3arz y0

[Blue Sky]

Okay guys, IF you make your T-Shirts just 'THIEF'.....I will buy 2 of them.

But they're not making Thief, they're making Thi4f.

[René]

Hey René, do you think they might license Thief 4 lockpicking kits? You know, to stay in theme and all...

Maybe! But that kind of thing would come much later. We know we want to do in-game related things for both Thief and Deus Ex (like Valve does with Aperture Coffee Mugs for example) so it's a good idea we can revisit.

I've just spent over $40 shipping a black Thi4f shirt over to the UK...hooray!

I mentioned this in the TTLG forums (http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126666&page=2), but those are the numbers we're getting from our provider, InternetSecure. Not much we can do about shipping, sorry.

I adore the Thi4f logo, especially because it's got so many nutters worked up about it.

Hehe yeah. I love it! Actually, everyone here might want to check out the (currently) two page thread about the merchandise over at TTLG (http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126666). There's a lot of good ideas people are posting there including some ideas for contests about people suggesting quotes (i.e. "Must be the wind!") and the winning ideas will become shirts available for purchase.

[Blue Sky]

There's a lot of good ideas people are posting there including some ideas for contests about people suggesting quotes (i.e. "Must be the wind!")

I like the way you quoted your own idea as being the good idea :)

Got the email saying my t-shirt's been dispatched already, so hooray for that! With that much postage I expect it to be helicoptered in tomorrow in gold plated packaging.

[huzi73]

Get me an official 100% Garret cloak/hood/robe replica and i'll take it,hands down!

[Jilly The Taffer]

Get me an official 100% Garret cloak/hood/robe replica and i'll take it,hands down!

Now, THAT, my friend, would be incredible :eek:

[bikerdude]

People that doesn't know the game would find strange to see someone with "thief" written on the chest. :D

Oh yes....:D

[Nate]

Seriously, somebody let me know if they ever sell 'Thief' shirts....or the Garrett Cloak/Hood piece.

As for 'Thi4f', I'll pass for now. I mean, it isn't awful or anything like that. I just don't want to wear 'Thi4f'....sigh, but I am almost tempted just to help market this game.

[KalashnikovAli]

I wouldn't have minded a T-shirt, but I'd have to pay too much to have it shipped over to the Uk. What a shame..

[Kennerinn]

No f-ing way that I'm gonna buy Thiaf-shirts. I don't know if it will be a good game, I'll never be a fan of a future project, nooo way. Take that stupid 4 out, and maybe I'll consider. Make a good T4, and hell, I'm gonna buy the whole store.

Edit: I'm pretty sure, that Thief-gamers are not that stupid bunch of fanboys: make the game first, and no L33T. Understand?

Exaclty!
Game first. Make it good. Or else I steal the shirt.

[Thieffanman]

I'm waiting for signed limited-edition concept art lithographs, like what was done for "Half Life 2": http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2Litho01.html

That kind of artwork is worth buying and framing-- especially if it's signed by the artist :).

--Thieffanman

[VIKTORIA]

^
I agree, signed artwork by the artists would be one of my favourite and valued possessions. :cool:

[The Tingler]

I'm excited about being able to buy Thief merchandise almost as much as there being a new game, but please - can we just have a simple THIEF, or even THIEF 4 please?

Personally I'd like, in the same Thief font of course, STOP THIEF.

[Blue Sky]

Anyone's t-shirt arrived yet? Delivery times from across the pond do vary an awful lot but I would've thought that very high postage charges would equal a reasonably fast shipping.

Look at me moaning! It'll probably arrive tomorrow and then I'll look a fool. But a fool wearing a Thi4f t-shirt. Hurrah!

[René]

I agree, signed artwork by the artists would be one of my favourite and valued possessions. :cool:

Hmm, okay, well, yes, one day perhaps!

Anyone's t-shirt arrived yet? Delivery times from across the pond do vary an awful lot but I would've thought that very high postage charges would equal a reasonably fast shipping.

Sorry about the costs but c'est la vie! Hopefully it will arrive soon!

[Yotun]

The Thief store? Thi4f T-shirts. I'm sorry if I'm not too excited about it, and I want to be perfectly honest here, I find it somewhat worrying that there's Thief merchandise being sold off so soon after the game's announced... I'd have hoped there was less worry about making quick profit and more on the actual game. And let's be perfectly honest, have you people STILL not realised that people DON'T like the Thi4f thing? Why are T-Shirts sold with it.

I don't want to be negative or anything, but Rene, since you're the EM community guy, here's what I'd personally like communicated. From what I understand you guys are a new studio, and you've decided to work on Thief 4 AND Deus Ex 3. I hope you realise exactly what you are doing here, and the magnitude of the projects you are working with. These aren't the sequels to generic shooter #17. These are games which for many people are the best games EVER, and which for many at least the pinnacles in their respective genres, yet to be dethroned. IF you pull this off and the games are similar in quality to the original, you'll have semented your reputation as developers, but you cannot begin to imagine the amount of hatred that will come if the games are messed up, especially because the fans of BOTH series experienced disappointment.

You can't be good developers. You have to be the BEST in the business!!! The least thing is getting rid of the damn Thi4f thing, rather than actually putting it onto T-Shirts!!!!!

In any case, sorry for the rant, but just had to say it.

[kin]

I am sure EM people want to do something about that thi"4"f but it is not just their decision. They have to change their boss mind.

[VIKTORIA]

As Rene explained earlier, this is just a working title. So don't worry needlessly. Also, regarding the t-shirts - I say, grab 'em while you can, taffers - there probably won't be that many of them with that logo. :)

[Thieffanman]

Hmm, okay, well, yes, one day perhaps!

If this happens, Rene' --and if I like what Eidos has to offer :)-- I'll be ready with credit card in-hand. Just give the word :D.

--Thieffanman

[VIKTORIA]

If this happens, Rene' --and if I like what Eidos has to offer :)-- I'll be ready with credit card in-hand. Just give the word :D.

--Thieffanman

If you are waving your credit card around for signed artwork, you could always make a suggestion via 'Feedback' link in the EM store (just scroll down to end of page):
http://www.eidosmontreal.com/en/shop.html

Good luck! :thumb:

[Hammarhaus]

I would have bought three shirts if the title on these shirts were 'THIEF IV' or 'THIEF 4' instead of 'THI4F'.
.. :(

[Blue Sky]

Sorry about the costs but c'est la vie! Hopefully it will arrive soon!

Oh I don't mind about the cost! I just want my t-shirt :(

Admittedly I'd be too shy to wear it outside the house...

[VIKTORIA]

I would have bought three shirts if the title on these shirts were 'THIEF IV' or 'THIEF 4' instead of 'THI4F'.
.. :(

I'm sure new design T4 t-shirts will eventually be printed. Keep saving and you can buy six! :D.

[kin]

I'm sure new design T4 t-shirts will eventually be printed. Keep saving and you can buy six! :D.

Victoria do you have any solid info that it will change? I would realy like to hear it is true.

[VIKTORIA]

I'm afraid my lips are sealed.. :o
.... but have FAITH (THIAF) in the prophesies and all will be well. ;) :D

[René]

Victoria do you have any solid info that it will change? I would realy like to hear it is true.

No promises on whether things will change, but everyone at the studio and dev team is aware of the feedback so it's always possible. :)

[Master Taffer]

René, any idea when we can start to see more Thief 4 swag in the store?

[VIKTORIA]

Soon, I hope. :)

[Master Taffer]

Soon, I hope. :)

I crave a Thief hoodie something fierce, I tell yah.

[Blue Sky]

2009/05/15 21:05 MONTREAL Item processed at postal facility

2009/05/26 10:13 International item has left Canada

Eleven days from processing to be stuck on a ship somewhere? What's that about? Did whoever post this out forget to write an address on the envelope and instead leave a trail of elaborate clues which took almost two weeks for them to crack?

Still! Exciting stuff! :D

[VIKTORIA]

I crave a Thief hoodie something fierce, I tell yah.

Me too! :cool:

[v0dk4]

Get me an official 100% Garret cloak/hood/robe replica and i'll take it,hands down!
:D Greath!

[VIKTORIA]

Please go to store link and suggest this via the 'feedback' button. :thumb:
You never know. It could be a case of 'if you don't ask, you don't get' perhaps? ;)

So no harm in putting the idea forward. Good luck! :)

[esme]

I crave a Thief hoodie something fierce, I tell yah.oh yeah http://www.ttlg.com/forums/images/smilies/ebil.gif

I've never been into the whole larping thing but give me this plus a short bow and a blackjack as official merchandise and I am so there

you can keep your taffin laserquest - I got arrows n a BJ http://www.ttlg.com/forums/images/smilies/ebil.gif

[VIKTORIA]

Haha! :D

[Master Taffer]

If they make a blackjack available in the store, it will have to be fake. A lot of states have made blackjacks/saps illegal. Plus I'm also reminded of EA shipping real brass knuckles in their Godfather 2 press packages not going pleasantly at all a few months ago.

While I'm not condoning the purchase of weapons, if you decide to purchase one make sure to check your native country and state's laws on sap clubs before you do. It can get you into a lot of trouble just owning one. I myself own one as well as a pair of sap gloves.

[Blue Sky]

Is it possible to have a "fake" blackjack? Surely even if it's a "pretend" thing to hit someone over the head with you can still hit someone over the head with it...

[Master Taffer]

Is it possible to have a "fake" blackjack? Surely even if it's a "pretend" thing to hit someone over the head with you can still hit someone over the head with it...

A non functional blackjack, like a non weighted model, or a plush version that won't cause severe cranial trauma when you bash someone over the head with it.

[GmanPro]

Plush toys ftw! I love that plush companion cube at the valve store :D

[VIKTORIA]

I would love a plush Burrick. :)

[Master Taffer]

I would love a plush Burrick. :)

Yes! Brilliant!

*Drops in suggestion box*

[esme]

a nerf BJ would be acceptable, as would a reasonably stiff nerf bow that can't fire arrows as long as it looks the part when strapped across your back

and I definitely want a plush burrick as long as it goes "Buuuuuuuuuuuuuurp" when you squeeze it

I've been after a burping hippo like the one Abby has in NCIS for aaaaaages


ok I admit it, I'm sad

and how come there's no Garrett/Viktoria/Trickster/Combot type figurines ? I saw a Hitman one the other day in Forbidden Planet and Garrett is way cooler


... make that very sad

[Blue Sky]

and how come there's no Garrett/Viktoria/Trickster/Combot type figurines ? I saw a Hitman one the other day in Forbidden Planet and Garrett is way cooler

But I think Hitman made people money :(

Put me down for one of them plush burricks which burps and emits foul smells when you squeeze it.

[Master Taffer]

.....I like my Agent 47 figure.

[esme]

.....I like my Agent 47 figure.

and I would dearly love a Garrett figurine, especially a posable one

I mean they could re use the Steve Austin moulds for the six million dollar man head so you can look through his eye and then just give him a bow and a bag and a BJ and yer sorted :thumb:

...make that incredibly sad, how many people remember Steve Austin http://www.ttlg.com/forums/images/smilies/nono.gif

[Master Taffer]

and I would dearly love a Garrett figurine, especially a posable one

I mean they could re use the Steve Austin moulds for the six million dollar man head so you can look through his eye and then just give him a bow and a bag and a BJ and yer sorted :thumb:

...make that incredibly sad, how many people remember Steve Austin http://www.ttlg.com/forums/images/smilies/nono.gif

Didn't grow up with him, but I can imagine what it was like hearing that Steve Austin was going to battle bigfoot way back when. That's a battle of the titans right there!

[K^2]

I just ordered two of the Thi4f shirts. I wonder if they'll be selling those for very long before someone wises up and changes the name.
This bothers me greatly. I'm sure I can't be the only one. Why would they print the shirts if they weren't planning to stick with the logo? That's not smart. Of course, that logo isn't smart in the first place.

None of that would bother me as much if it wasn't for the thought that while there could be easily people in marketing that have no idea what they are doing, and it'd be fine, somebody higher up would have to approve that logo. And that somebody would probably have control over development process as well, and that somebody is still going to be making decisions on how the game will shape up.

That is really, really troubling.

[hande]

I'm sure I would expect out of curiosity in the series, as well as other thı4f Eidos will do a super attack, please keep your hand quickly: D

[jtr7]

This bothers me greatly. I'm sure I can't be the only one. Why would they print the shirts if they weren't planning to stick with the logo? That's not smart. Of course, that logo isn't smart in the first place.

None of that would bother me as much if it wasn't for the thought that while there could be easily people in marketing that have no idea what they are doing, and it'd be fine, somebody higher up would have to approve that logo. And that somebody would probably have control over development process as well, and that somebody is still going to be making decisions on how the game will shape up.

That is really, really troubling.

It will be like buying a "Blue Harvest" hat, which was the codename for "Return of the Jedi" when Lucasfilm was trying to keep media and film-set crashers away during filming, and to expose media leaks. A collector's item for geeks, and not the official title. Same with "Revenge of the Jedi" which was changed to "Return of the Jedi", but only after posters and T-shirts were printed.

[K^2]

If you could come up with a more recent example, and preferably from gaming, that might go a long way toward convincing me. I don't think that Lucas' marketing tactics in the 80's are the best way to explain what's going on with Thiaf.

[VIKTORIA]

As has already been explained by Rene, its a working title and there is no need to worry or seek explanation. The official website address clearly says "Thief 4", not Thiaf.
Speculate as you will, and if you so wish....
In the meantime, buy the t-shirt while stocks last. ;)

[kaekaelyn]

Haha, Thie4, as ugly as it is, actually makes more sense and sounds like "Thief 4" when you say it out loud. But let's not go with that name either.

[K^2]

As has already been explained by Rene, its a working title and there is no need to worry or seek explanation.
Lets say this is a temporary logo, it really will be changed. This is still an incredibly stupid one. Are people who came up with the logo and approved it going to be fired?* I highly doubt that they will. They will keep working and comping up with and approving ideas for the game. Therefore, I still have a reason to worry.

I have nothing against optimism for the game, but this kind of crap the developers need to be called early on, while the things they are coming up with can still be changed.

* Note: I don't think these people should be fired just for the logo. Competent people make mistakes. Most of their mistakes don't get far enough to be on display like this, however. And the fact that this particular mistake made it this far brings up at very least a doubt of competency. I don't know which was actually the cause, incompetence or a simple human error, but that's just the thing. I don't know, and I worry. This is an entirely rational thing to do.

Edit: But just for fun, as a weak attempt to improve on this, I give you THI四F.Hey, at least it looks more like an 'E' than '4' does.

[VIKTORIA]

You are entitled to your opinion that the working title is a stupid one; is crap; a mistake that shouldn't be on display and somehow suggests incompetency etc. Some fans like the design, however, so each to their own really. Your question/suggestion as to whether or not certain people should be fired for the title is somewhat over-dramatic and discourteous though, in my opinion.

It is, of course, entirely up to you if you wish to worry about whether such a title suggests that the game itself will suffer. Neither I or anyone else can change your personal reasoning. I prefer to concentrate on the game itself and many fans here are putting effort into giving their suggestions for game content, rather than focusing on what is just a title. So, what can I say, but.... Join us! Join us now! :D

[jtr7]

If you could come up with a more recent example, and preferably from gaming, that might go a long way toward convincing me. I don't think that Lucas' marketing tactics in the 80's are the best way to explain what's going on with Thiaf.

WHEN has nothing to do with it. The commercial tendency for this kind of thing is the point.

You've made it clear you don't like it one bit. Let it go, but don't perpetuate the myth that this is the official name. It's all over the boards now that the concept has got people worried about what this mindset means for the game itself. It's news that's getting older with every utterance of disgust. It has been noted by EM.

"TR2N" the movie was finally changed to "TRON 2". Yeah, it's another movie, but that has nothing to do with the marketing announcement teaser concept.


Anyway, make the best of it, or enough already:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/jtr7/BugBeard.jpg

[VIKTORIA]

Haha! I love that pic. :D :thumb:

[LordGervasius]

thief 4 boxers would be nice. I rarely wear shirts when I'm wasting a saturday gaming

[fayfuya]

Damn!! this Thief 4 T-shirt is so damn cooooooolllll!!!!, but i can't buy it with visa!, there should be a store in this damn hole that sells some good games stuff

[Blue Sky]

thief 4 boxers would be nice.

Yeah! I'd proudly wear a Thi4f jockstrap and post pictures on this forum for all to see!

Still no sign of my t-shirt after a whole month. I think it got eaten by some kind of sea monster. :(

[Hypevosa]

probably on backorder...

[jtr7]

Still no sign of my t-shirt after a whole month. I think it got eaten by some kind of sea monster. :(


What country do you live in? My T-shirt took two weeks to go from Canada to Arizona, and we think it's because of Customs.

Send René a PM (if he doesn't read this first).

[René]

A month is a fair amount of time but I'd wait a couple more weeks. We've noticed it can sometimes take a long time to go through Customs.

[Deadly Shadow]

I want weapon replicas!

[René]

^^ That kind of thing might be illegal! Remember this (http://kotaku.com/5207521/ea-ships-illegal-weapons-to-press-wants-them-back)?

[jtr7]

Make them plushies, heh heh heh. A plushy cosh!

[Hypevosa]

it depends what state you're in... some states have different restrictions on different types of weapons. If you have ever been to Trueswords.com it will actually restrict certain states from buying certain items due to weapons restrictions in that state. We could have a replica of constantine's sword or TDS dagger, or even the blackjack from TDP/TMA or TDS, but some people wouldn't be allowed to purchase them in their state.

I gotta say, a plushie blackjack would make me laugh my ass off though, and I'd so go around bashing my friends with it.

[jtr7]

There's also the problem of moving the merchandise from state to state when traveling or relocating.


Homie don't play that! >Whap!<

[Blue Sky]

A month is a fair amount of time but I'd wait a couple more weeks. We've noticed it can sometimes take a long time to go through Customs.

Yeah, these things happen. Thing is, I don't mind waiting a month for it to traverse across the sea, but I still don't understand why (according to the tracking information) it sat in the Canadian post depot for two weeks! What kind of delivery service is that?

I'm still very excited though. Hope it doesn't turn out to be a Deus Ex t-shirt by accident though. That would be terrible.

[Thieffanman]

Homie don't play that! >Whap!<

LOL I haven't heard that in a *while* :D

Stick it to The Man, Homie!

--Thieffanman

[BrokenArts]

Yeah, I want a T-shirt, but, 12.99 for shipping? For a simple T-shirt? I might choke the price down. I can get cheaper shipping elsewhere. :p

[R3AL]

got my thi4f shirt monday!

[R3AL]

thief shirt took 2 weeks from canada to AZ

[jtr7]

Same with me! Hello, fellow Arizonan! :wave:

Have you seen the International Taffer Registration Database (http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=88878) thread?

It may take vasanx awhile to get to it, but he's just real busy. :thumb:

[R3AL]

hello!From the valley...

[Arkanis]

They have to get rid of that "Thi4f" garbage. That alone stops me from getting a shirt. That would look absolutely retarded on anyone.

[Blue Sky]

That would look absolutely retarded on anyone.

...speaking of which...

http://members.lycos.co.uk/thebluesky/NickThiaf.jpg

Don't let my dour yellow face confuse you, I'm really happy for - rejoice - my t-shirt arrived! At last! Its long journey, from placing the order on the 15th of May, it being dispatched by Eidos the same day (great service from Eidos there!), to it sitting in some depot for two weeks before making its way across the big big sea and into my hands and over my head so I can take pictures of myself looking retarded.

Now I just need to see a doctor about my jaundice...

[VIKTORIA]

You look cool in your t-shirt. :cool: Thanks for the pic, we need more taffer photos with their gear on. :D

[Hypevosa]

it is a nice logo and a nice t shirt despite it's stupid though purposefully placed misspelling...

[VIKTORIA]

I hope we get a full selection of thiefy-goodies very soon. T-shirts are not enough. :D

[jtr7]

As long as it's not mugs and pencils and the usual things that lie around the house, I'm willing to wait for production art.

[Hypevosa]

Things I'd buy...

Thief T - will eventually

Thief hoodie

plushie blackjack/burrick/benny(it must spout a phrase or start singing the drunk song from the originals

thief knife/dagger

Thief cloak

Thief bow and arrows (at least 30/40 lb pull)

Speed potions (like the original bottles, and maybe even real red glass instead of plastic :D) that were actually energy shots (think Mana energy shots)

[VIKTORIA]

You know what would be the most amazing Thief collectable for me? A characterised CHESS SET! :cool:

Garrett as the King, Viktoria as the Queen and so on. Perhaps the pawns could be tree beasts. Whatever!!! :D
Honestly, I'd love to own one, I'd buy it straight away. Seriously. And I'd play chess more often too then.

[Delamora]

True to my sneaky nature I've managed to get around shipping costs to the UK by sending my T-shirt to my American boyfriend's house. I think he's getting sick of me using him as an international shipping go between delivery boy ::grin::

And to hell with everyone whining about it, I may not think the Thief 4 logo is "omg amazing!!!11oneone!eleven!" but it's not so truly awful that it's going to herald in the end of life as we know it. But then there's always going to be people who over react over stuff like this <.<

[Delamora]

You know what would be the most amazing Thief collectable for me? A characterised CHESS SET! :cool:

Garrett as the King, Viktoria as the Queen and so on. Perhaps the pawns could be tree beasts. Whatever!!! :D
Honestly, I'd love to own one, I'd buy it straight away. Seriously. And I'd play chess more often too then.

...I don't know if I hate you or love you Viktoria because that idea is awesome and now I really WANT one :eek:! Maybe it's something I can work on on a personal level next time I'm in the workshop...hmmm...

[VIKTORIA]

...I don't know if I hate you or love you Viktoria because that idea is awesome and now I really WANT one :eek:! Maybe it's something I can work on on a personal level next time I'm in the workshop...hmmm...

There can be no question, you love me. :p

You are a carpenter? :cool: If you make two sets, I would buy the other from you, I promise. PM me if you decide to go ahead.
PS. I wonder if you must request permission, due to copyright?

[Delamora]

There can be no question, you love me. :p

You are a carpenter? :cool: If you make two sets, I would buy the other from you, I promise. PM me if you decide to go ahead.
PS. I wonder if you must request permission, due to copyright?

Haha, with a name like that alone how could I not? ;)

I am by no means a carpenter, I'm just very good with my crafts. A wooden board would not be beyond me, but the figurines would probably be some sort of clay and non painted unless I can talk my father in to getting on board...the last thing I made like that was supposed to be for display purposes only, but I'm told that so far my little people have held together due to great care when handling which makes me happy :)

If it's something I can work out and make stay together, I'll let you know :)

As for copyright issues, I'm not sure, possibly if I was selling it commercially...as a gift however and a donation for materials I don't think the same thing would apply...we are after all a forum of thief lovers ;)

[rustmite]

Just got my black thi4f shirt! Awesome, can't wait to wear it out in public and see the look of confusion on all those taffin' faces...hehe:rasp:

[VIKTORIA]

I am by no means a carpenter, I'm just very good with my crafts. A wooden board would not be beyond me, but the figurines would probably be some sort of clay and non painted unless I can talk my father in to getting on board...the last thing I made like that was supposed to be for display purposes only, but I'm told that so far my little people have held together due to great care when handling which makes me happy :)

If it's something I can work out and make stay together, I'll let you know :)

As for copyright issues, I'm not sure, possibly if I was selling it commercially...as a gift however and a donation for materials I don't think the same thing would apply...we are after all a forum of thief lovers ;)

Thank you, I am most grateful that you will keep me in mind. :flowers:

I also took the liberty to check regarding copyright issues, and there isn't any so long as profit is not sought, as you mentioned. So, all is goodsie. :)



Just got my black thi4f shirt! Awesome, can't wait to wear it out in public and see the look of confusion on all those taffin' faces...hehe:rasp:

Yes, excellent quality too, aren't they? Mine has been in the wash a few times now and looks as good as new. :)

[CerraMorgan]

I want a Thief cloak, and a stuffed burping burrick, and a loot-eating backpack (how else could Garret carry so much stuff?).

Seriously though, how about a hoodie (seems appropriate), a Gylph emblem keyring/necklace/charm/etc, souvenir keys, mini lockpicks (mounted to a stand or inside a snowglobe or something to get around that whole "possibly illegal" thing)

[jtr7]

Just got my black thi4f shirt! Awesome, can't wait to wear it out in public and see the look of confusion on all those taffin' faces...hehe:rasp:

Take a picture of you wearing it and post it! :cool: :thumb:




Another T-shirt idea, a prisoner quote from the older titles:

I like the dark.

Dark for dark business.

And I've got business in The City.

[bambini]

I've been told that the post I added in the thread here (http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=88814&page=2) thread might be better placed in this one, so I thought I'd do a quick copy/paste:

A light gem idea that I've been toying with for a while is an actual, real "gem" with an LED inside that can plug into your USB port and gets brighter/dimmer when you play Thief 4. I can picture it being part of a "Collector's Edition" version of the game, or offered when you pre-order.

You would still need the light gem on-screen, as the limitations would be that if you were playing Thief 4 in a well-lit room you wouldn't be able to see if your little doodad was lit up or not, but it would probably be a fun little gadget nonetheless.

Also, it might encourage people to play Thief in a dark room with the curtains closed, which, let's face it, is the way to get the most from the game (except Shalebridge Cradle. For that you need lights on and someone else - preferably your mummy - in the room to hold your hand :))

What do people think? Sometimes my own genius astounds even a genius such as myself :)

[jtr7]

Something like this, but perhaps it could come with a separate cord so it can be placed where the user wants it.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/jtr7/Gold-Bar-USB-Flash-Drive-USB-Disk-C.jpg

[bambini]

Yeah, that would be great.

I'm thinking something about the size of half a tennis ball, quite flat (maybe rectangular) and filled with LEDs. It's on a cord, so you can put it right in front of your keyboard and when you're in the open it bathes you in greeny-yellow light.

*sigh* :rolleyes: that would be awesome-o.

[Delamora]

I've been told that the post I added in the thread here (http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=88814&page=2) thread might be better placed in this one, so I thought I'd do a quick copy/paste:

A light gem idea that I've been toying with for a while is an actual, real "gem" with an LED inside that can plug into your USB port and gets brighter/dimmer when you play Thief 4. I can picture it being part of a "Collector's Edition" version of the game, or offered when you pre-order.

You would still need the light gem on-screen, as the limitations would be that if you were playing Thief 4 in a well-lit room you wouldn't be able to see if your little doodad was lit up or not, but it would probably be a fun little gadget nonetheless.

Also, it might encourage people to play Thief in a dark room with the curtains closed, which, let's face it, is the way to get the most from the game (except Shalebridge Cradle. For that you need lights on and someone else - preferably your mummy - in the room to hold your hand :))

What do people think? Sometimes my own genius astounds even a genius such as myself :)

Ooh, I really like that idea :) It's funny, I always play Thief in broad daylight, but by the time I get to the really scary and hard levels it's always pitch black and I find myself on the edge of my seat and slightly scared of my own shadow :p

I actually had to pause the game, get up and turn a light on when I reached the Cradle...ain't no WAY I am ever playing that one in the dark...although a little light gem might make it less scary...even if it would deepen the shadows around me desk and make the walls of the room seem to become intangible and the slightest real noise after that becomes the reason for why you end up under the desk for the next few hours wielding your gaming mouse like a projectile weapon if need be....or is that just me? ;)

[bambini]

No, it's the same with me too :)

I remember being at university when I finally got my hands on T1 (I'd played T2 and loved it, and getting T1 was on my to do list). The curtains were rubbish in my halls of residence, so I'd set up all kinds of contraptions involving towels, pegs and sticks to block out the light so I could play Thief properly.

And then when it got scary I'd regret all the effort I'd gone to to make it dark ;)

[Secondary]

(except Shalebridge Cradle. For that you need lights on and someone else - preferably your mummy - in the room to hold your hand

i had to bring an extra light in, and listen to the Bealtes the whole time (2nd playthrough, it wasnt even fresh)

[Matty101]

wheres the gas mine pen holders/paperweight?
Lockpick pens,keyring?
hooded jumper with garrets armour/clothes texture printed on it?

[VIKTORIA]

^

I'm sure these kind of things will come to pass. ;)

[rustmite]

[QUOTE=jtr7;1113490]Take a picture of you wearing it and post it! :cool: :thumb:


Will Do!:cool:

[Pieter888]

I'd buy my own t-shirt but it will cost me $42!!
the t-shirt is only $18 (€12 for me) which is payable. but since I live in Europe I gotta pay $24 on shipping cost and I'm not even going to start about taxes!

I'm sorry EM but you're not getting that money out of me, for the game I will but not a simple T-shirt.

Will the community approve a simple black T-shirt with my own custom thi4f logo on it? :D

[Absinthe]

Haha, with a name like that alone how could I not? ;)

I am by no means a carpenter, I'm just very good with my crafts. A wooden board would not be beyond me, but the figurines would probably be some sort of clay and non painted unless I can talk my father in to getting on board...the last thing I made like that was supposed to be for display purposes only, but I'm told that so far my little people have held together due to great care when handling which makes me happy :)

If it's something I can work out and make stay together, I'll let you know :)

As for copyright issues, I'm not sure, possibly if I was selling it commercially...as a gift however and a donation for materials I don't think the same thing would apply...we are after all a forum of thief lovers ;)

I am not a big chess player, but I like the idea. Should ever do that, could you please post a picture? It is possible that I would to get one as well!:D

Just got my black thi4f shirt! Awesome, can't wait to wear it out in public and see the look of confusion on all those taffin' faces...hehe:rasp:

Are the shirts true to size?

I've been told that the post I added in the thread here (http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=88814&page=2) thread might be better placed in this one, so I thought I'd do a quick copy/paste:

A light gem idea that I've been toying with for a while is an actual, real "gem" with an LED inside that can plug into your USB port and gets brighter/dimmer when you play Thief 4. I can picture it being part of a "Collector's Edition" version of the game, or offered when you pre-order.

You would still need the light gem on-screen, as the limitations would be that if you were playing Thief 4 in a well-lit room you wouldn't be able to see if your little doodad was lit up or not, but it would probably be a fun little gadget nonetheless.

Also, it might encourage people to play Thief in a dark room with the curtains closed, which, let's face it, is the way to get the most from the game (except Shalebridge Cradle. For that you need lights on and someone else - preferably your mummy - in the room to hold your hand :))

What do people think? Sometimes my own genius astounds even a genius such as myself :)

That's a great idea!! I love it!

I'd buy my own t-shirt but it will cost me $42!!
the t-shirt is only $18 (€12 for me) which is payable. but since I live in Europe I gotta pay $24 on shipping cost and I'm not even going to start about taxes!

I'm sorry EM but you're not getting that money out of me, for the game I will but not a simple T-shirt.

Will the community approve a simple black T-shirt with my own custom thi4f logo on it? :D

PM me and maybe we can work something out!! I mail stuff to Europe on regular basis.

[Hecateus]

I'd vote against energy drinks...just because I am sick of seeing them everywhere. But reusable washable 'potion' bottles are nice.

Anyway, I am wondering where these shirts (and other things) are made. Are they made with modern slave/child labor? I would not want to knowingly send money to that sort of thing.

[VIKTORIA]

Anyway, I am wondering where these shirts (and other things) are made. Are they made with modern slave/child labor? I would not want to knowingly send money to that sort of thing.

I doubt it, but it is a valid question. I will make enquiries for you. :)

[bambini]

Anyway, I am wondering where these shirts (and other things) are made. Are they made with modern slave/child labor? I would not want to knowingly send money to that sort of thing.

Almost all of the clothing we wear in the West are made by impoverished and woefully underpaid people in the developing world. That's how we can pop into our local Asda (I guess it would be Walmart in the US) and pick up a t-shirt for £1.50 ($3). The Guardian ran a really interesting article (http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/aug/13/ethical-supermarket-clothes) on it.

Unfortunately, despite the increase in Fairtrade and suchlike in food products, the clothing industry is very slow to catch up.

[Mr. K]

It's good that these kinds of questions are asked. Any luck with those enquiries, Viktoria?

[VIKTORIA]

Received a response, but still waiting to hear full details. I'll ask again. :)


UPDATE
I have been informed that most of the items are manufactured in North America, but for the ones that aren't, they do comply with these guys: http://www.wrapapparel.org/

Shipping costs are still being looked into.

[jtr7]

Good to know, thanks!


It's crazy. I'd like to order two shirts, but the cost kills that idea. How much would an iron-on cost? I guess I could print one out and do it myself, eh? Advertising, but EM really won't notice my financial support. :p

[Pieter888]

I bought mine, but together with Absinthe's to reduce the shipping costs.
I'll fully financially support EM when the game is out though.

[Absinthe]

You can try to find a few other people here that live close to you and order together. Orders over $100 don't get charged for shipping. You just have to pick it up or pay for shipping from whoever ordered them to you.

[jtr7]

I'm alone, here, I'm afraid. That's one reasons I'm on the forums a lot--no one else to share my love of the games. :)

[René]

Sorry about the shipping costs, everyone. We're already using one of the less expensive options, though it is quite slow when going overseas. I think things get caught up in various Customs offices. We're still exploring other shipping options so I'll keep you posted.

[jtr7]

Appreciate it. :)

[esme]

Sorry about the shipping costs, everyone. We're already using one of the less expensive options, though it is quite slow when going overseas. I think things get caught up in various Customs offices. We're still exploring other shipping options so I'll keep you posted.

yeah it means that in the UK I'd be looking at roughly £25.50 for a T shirt with a logo I don't even like

I think I'll pass until they have some merchandise that's worth the shipping costs

[Absinthe]

The cost for shipping from Canada to Europe was around $24. I mailed one shirt in a padded envelope from the US to Netherlands and paid $9. I know that there are always costs for handling as well, and there could be some differences in costs between the US and Canada but $13 is a bit high. This will keep a lot of fans located overseas from buying shirts.

But... the shirts are nice and great quality!! :-)

[Hypevosa]

Gotta say, I would love the shirt... but 30 bucks for one I can't justify ($13 for shipping) - especially since I'm tighter on cash than usual atm. I wouldn't care if I got it in a tan envelope as long as I could get that shipping down. Maybe you could budget ship a single shirt in a tan envelope? That would be amazing, and you'd make all us taffers and other people happy.

[Tafferite]

I want a t-shirt that says Taffer on it!


Spose I could make my own...

[VIKTORIA]

Websites like cafepress will make a t-shirt for you in your own design. :)
I'm going to wait for more official merchandise to come out though.

[esme]

how about "T4ffer"

*runs for the hills*

[jtr7]

That would be "Taff4r".

:p

[Pieter888]

how about "T4ffer"

*runs for the hills*

:mad:*chasing you with a blackjack*

[esme]

not a bl4ckJ4ck ? :D

and yes I wasn't thinking at all it should of course be Taff4r JT :D

[jtr7]

Heh heh. :D

[Namdrol]

Them Hamm4rs and Pag4ns will be after you as well.
:scratch:

[bambini]

But not the M4ch4nists, as K4rr4s is long gone. :o

I'm confused, should I be turning both my 'E's and 'A's into '4's, or just 'E's? Clarification please, 4idos Montr44l ;)

[VIKTORIA]

Hilarious! :D

[esme]

not hil4rious ?

[bambini]

Oh 4sm4, you are a scr44m :D

Is this wearing thin yet?

[Pieter888]

oh 4sm4, you are a scr44m :d

is this wearing thin yet?
14111114114444441144444441
11411141114111111141111111
11114111114111111141111111
11114111114444441144444441
11114111114111111111111141
11114111114111111111111141
11114111114444441144444441

[jtr7]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/jtr7/T4_Smilies_May11.gif

[esme]

OMG th4t is b4d for the 4y4s

[VIKTORIA]

not hil4rious ?

Th4t too. ;) :D

[Namdrol]

I lik4 this g4m4.

[Pieter888]

I'm 4ctu4lly st4ting to like th4 logo

[jtr7]

It grows on you, but so do4s fungus.

[bambini]

Oh no, I don't think th4y should call the g4m4 "Fungus". Th4t would b4 4 t4rribl4 n4m4 :)

[esme]

It grows on you, but so do4s fungus.or n4crotising fasciitis :eek:

[Namdrol]

Th4 rot's alr4ady s4t in.

[jtr7]

4444www!

[VIKTORIA]

Unpinned this thread for now. I'll stick it again when new Thief merchandise is introduced. :)

[jtr7]

If the art department shows us a vista of our dream City, with all the right colors and elements, and there's a hidden taffer/crouching Garrett beneath a smokestack, bow and water arrow at the ready--I'd like to see it cover the whole front of a T-shirt. Even better, if the T-shirt had a 360° panoramic view wrapped around the whole shirt, with smoggy night sky at the neck and shoulders, dark alleyways at the waist, and the Thieves' Highway and a Master taffer at heart-level. (And arguing archers off in the distance.. heh heh...)

A smallish stamp in the middle of the chest seems too cheap and homemade-looking, even if the print is durable, and the shirt is quality (I'm thankful the shirts are well-made). It's the EM logo at the upper-back and on the sleeve that make it less homemade- and more official-looking.

[bambini]

Not that you've given it too much thought... ;)

[jtr7]

Scary thing: It only took a second, and much longer to type.

[Pieter888]

Scary thing: It only took a second, and much longer to type.

maybe you should take one of these:
http://www.typing-lessons.org/
:rasp:


Just kidding jtr7, I find myself doing the exact opposite.
I have an idea, I start typing, and while typing it I'm like: "What was I thinking again?":scratch:


Just to get back on topic, I wore my thi4f t-shirt the other day and someone at work recognised the name thief, he said he played the very first game and loved it, but never got to play the second (let alone third) game. So we got talking about thief 4 and he said he might just give the series another go if he found the time for it, which he said he probably didn't have since he's got a wife and three children to take care of.

So take that EM, I'm advertising for you and I'm actually paying you for it.:rolleyes: :flowers: