Despite my desperate attempts to look somewhat sophisticated by keeping my shirts pressed and my cuffs crisp, every once a while, an irresistible piece of geeky attire will throw off my entire wardrobe. Just take my beloved, ill-fitting "Plan 9 from Outer Space" shirt for example. Oh, Ed Wood, what is this power you have over me?Now, here comes The Venture Bros. to make things extra-horrible for my wardrobe and my wallet. Fans have spent the last four years or so moaning about how there are barely any goodies for purchase, and the merch gods (in this case, aka Jackson Publick) have spoken just in time for the new season.
The Venture Bros. Shirt Club will release one limited, episode-specific shirt each week, starting this Sunday. Shirts can be purchased individually within that one week period or as part of a big subscription deal. The site explains it better, I swear.
This is sort of like Threadless' club, except so much better, because the shirts aren't exclusive to subscribers and, well, it's Venture Bros. The first shirt is a Guild of Calamitous Intent tee that I've already decided is a total must-have, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to drop $250 for the full subscription, for I am wary of buying shirts that I haven't seen yet. As much as I love the show's universe, there are some characters that I would be hesitant to sport across my chest. For what occasion would a Girl Hitler top be appropriate? All in all, though, this is a really smart idea. Not only are the fans happy, but the creators have finally realized that many of their devoted followers are willing to drop good money for something that looks vaguely like Brock Samson's ringer shirt. Win-win! It wouldn't hurt for other shows to follow suit and try to take these merch situations into their own hands. After all, sometimes the logo'd tees on the network's official website aren't quite enough, and I would trust a show's creative forces to have a better idea of their fans' needs.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-27-2008 @ 3:02PM
Gordon Werner said...
Awesome ... I really hope that they manage to keep the show at the same level of excellence as seasons 1 and 2
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5-27-2008 @ 7:19PM
Annie said...
I've heard from a few people who work at World Leaders and they all sound super-excited about the new season. Whenever I ask about the awesomeness of Season Three, they just kind of sigh with satisfaction and then smirk at me in that "Oh, if you only knew" sort of way.
I'd probably do the same thing if I were full of such wonderful secrets.
5-27-2008 @ 3:03PM
Lyndon said...
Go Team Venture!
Sorry, just had to say it :)
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5-27-2008 @ 3:11PM
Zachary said...
Screw that. I'm not waiting until Sunday. I'm watching Friday afternoon when it goes online at adult swim.
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5-27-2008 @ 3:13PM
Zachary said...
Dean: Wow, a girl president? How progressive.
Hank: And a Hitler! Things are really looking up for Underland.
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5-27-2008 @ 7:19PM
Annie said...
That quote popped into my head today because I'm still kicking around the idea of attending this year's Halloween parties as Girl Hitler. Unfortunately, this plan will only come to fruition if I persuade some people to join me as Catclops and the Manic Eight Ball. Otherwise, I'm just... Hitler with longer hair.
5-27-2008 @ 7:23PM
Zachary said...
Ha! It would need to be a hip crowd. I went as DJ Jesus from Lucy Daughter of the Devil last year and no one knew who it was.
I would like to be Killface or Master Cylinder from Frisky Dingo for Halloween this year, but that is probably not happening.
5-27-2008 @ 9:56PM
Kronos said...
It's a shame that I suck at making Halloween costumes because I would totally go to a party as either of those characters though I think I would lean towards Manic Eight Ball. Plus I take a certain satisfaction in attending Halloween parties with people in costumes that only a few people "get" - occasionally someone else will "get" it and the look on their face in recognition is great.
As for the shirts - I hit up the subscription. I had to! I can't remember the last time I was into a show that is this much fun. "Ghosts of the Sargasso" from Season 1 with the opening using David Bowie lyrics is still a personal favorite of mine. Not to mention all of "Victor. Echo. November." from Season 2.
Less than a week to Season 3 - Go Team Venture!
5-27-2008 @ 3:27PM
Bash said...
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5-27-2008 @ 10:42PM
Bash said...
god dammit how fuxxored is this comment system.
2nd try:
I (heart) everything you write Annie. Guess that makes me a fangirl fanboy ^^;
5-27-2008 @ 3:31PM
Lam said...
I can already picture getting stopped at the airport for wearing 'terrorist clothing' with the GCI shirt, then making the news and ultimately, suing for an undisclosed amount. That's the American way.
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