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The team at Gametee has officially confirmed that our Shenmue design will move forward into production. I am grateful to everyone who lent their support to this project. We look forward to seeing the final product on your shelves soon.

August 12, 2015

GameTee and Shenmue T-Shirt design petition

GameTee and Shenmue T-Shirt design petition

🏆 Won — 102 supporters Verified

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Started by Sean Bradley 11 years, 4 months ago

Gametee was founded by two sisters with a life-long passion for video games. With the help of 582 inspirational Kickstarter backers who believed in their dream. Owners of Gametee, A.J. and Lucy Hateley, were able to fund their first production run of high quality, premium t-shirts for video gamers. Since then, Gametee has quickly grown to be the preferred choice of gamers who want to look great, feel comfortable, and wear with pride.


They deeply love what they do, and are committed to good business ethics, sustainable production, and fully supporting the gaming community.


I work alongside Gametee as their official photographer for their products, but also take great pleasure in speaking with the director about potential T-shirt designs. A personal favourite concept which I'd like to see come to fruition, is a Shenmue based design.


Fond memories fill my head from over 14 years ago when I first got my hands on Shenmue and spent hours upon hours of playing an incredible Japanese "slice-of-life" video game. Spending time wandering the streets of 1980's Japan, talking to locals, buying groceries, and trying to complete that extensive gacha machine collection.


The director of Gametee also loves this incredible game, and would love to create a new T-shirt design with a subtle reference to this Sega masterpiece. However I need to prove to her that there is an audience willing to invest in such a design. The game (as we all know) is a little obscure, and somewhat of a niche crowd following, however I know from reading Shenmue forums (praying for a Shenmue 3 creation) how passionate the fan base is.


Which brings me to this petition…


I’ve put forward the idea to Gametee, that if I can find a solid audience of 100 people interested in a uniquely inspired Shenmue T-shirt design, that the director will be willing to put forward a new T-shirt.


Understand this isn’t a contract for you to purchase a T-shirt, just that you’d be interested in purchasing one if the design is put forward.


What will the design look like?


Only A.J knows. But you only have to spend a few minutes looking at her unique designs and huge support from other artists to know that the design will be nothing short of amazing.


What better way to show your love for this incredible game, than with an incredible luxury T-shirt you can wear with pride.


Check out previous T-shirt designs to get a feel for the style of artwork here: http://www.gametee.co.uk/category/t-shirts


Please help me convince the director that this needs to happen, if not for me, but for Ryo too.

Updates

May 19, 2015

The response to this proposal has been profound. This level of interest demonstrates that the legacy of Shenmue remains as vibrant for others as it does for me.

Reached 100 supporters

May 19, 2015

46 Comments

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Finley Rowan Dale
11 years ago Featured

A Shenmue design could be seriously profitable. Not too many sellers are doing anything unique in this field except for a brand in Japan, and I already know plenty of people across Europe and the US who would love this design and WILL be asking for me to buy it for them as a gift. So take my money! Shenmue designs would be a brilliant idea.

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Jeremy Burdge
11 years ago Featured

Shenmue is a awsome game that needs more stuff like Tee and Action Figures and other cool stuff that will give all collectors the stuff they want from this awsome game. Thank you

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Paul Crocker
11 years ago Featured

Shenmue is the best video game ever made. I've got a t-shirt already but would buy another one if good!

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Reg Lacey
11 years ago Featured

cant wait to see the design.. got a few Shenmue ones and always look forward to add more to the collection

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Sarah Castro
11 years ago Featured

been waiting for something like this forever. gametee quality is amazing so a shenmue shirt would be an instant buy for me. counting on you guys!!

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Mark Tran
11 years ago Featured

Yes pleease!! Shenmue 1 and 2 are my all time favorites and it sucks that there is barely any cool merch out there. Take my money!

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Keir Dargie
11 years ago

''I'll take two!!''

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Aidan
11 years ago

Gimme!