One Piece at Hot-Topic?

[cetuskun]

I went to the local mall with my sister today and in Hot-Topic I noticed that they had stocked One Piece shirts. I was surprised at this because I didn’t expect 4Kids to allow any of One Piece’s merchandise to be aimed at an older audience than they were targeting. It had Gold Roger at the top with Luffy’s crew below and under that was written “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates.”

[RomanMack]

Hmmm.... Weird. 4Kids didn't say in their press release that they'll be releasing clothes for One Piece.


Wonder what made them to do so. Is that the only one you saw?

[Kury Wagner]

Doesn't surprise me, Hot Topic also has Naruto stuff and a ton of other anime-related products. Check out the website too; they have a special section just for anime stuff (http://www.hottopic.com/store/nodePage.asp?LS=0&RN=527).

[cetuskun]

I know about the other anime-related merchandise. In fact I have an Inuyasha shirt and a Fullmetal shirt that I bought from them in the past. I just thought it was weird since the only version of One Piece available in the US legally is the edited dub. From what 4Kids has shown so far they don't seem to care about the older fans.

[Rahxepy]

Well the Rep who I had talked to a while back answered "were looking into it" when I suggested ideas for 4Kids to do with one piece. One Of the things I said was for them to try and get one Piece into urban wear, like Phat Farm, Ice berg Etc. but I guess they went for Hot Topic instead.

[RomanMack]

That shirt seems pretty cool too. I like that Gold Roger is in the backround.


Anyone surprised Chopper is on the shirt? I know I'm not.;)

[Conekiller]

It's a pretty cool looking shirt (colors are a little weirtd, but i think it's more "purposefully old looking" style they like) but they didn't have any in my size last time I was there.

[Yash]

Wait... so they're doing something with a show...

And the show doesn't have "Yu-Gi-Oh" or "Pokemon" in its title?

*stares in awe*

[Rahxepy]

I went to the local mall with my sister today and in Hot-Topic I noticed that they had stocked One Piece shirts. I was surprised at this because I didn’t expect 4Kids to allow any of One Piece’s merchandise to be aimed at an older audience than they were targeting. It had Gold Roger at the top with Luffy’s crew below and under that was written “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates.”
Off Topic, but Cetuskun, Bleach on for Life Bleacher.:D

BLEACH BABE BLEACH.:anime:

A message from a serious fellow Bleacher.

[Rahxepy]

That shirt seems pretty cool too. I like that Gold Roger is in the backround.


Anyone surprised Chopper is on the shirt? I know I'm not.;)
LOL. I guess they waited for Chopper after all. but the shirt is friggin cooooooool. Another thing is the 3Q Results 4Kids stated that One Piece revenue is up, does this mean thier making money off of the Games and Cards?

[Rahxepy]

It's a pretty cool looking shirt (colors are a little weirtd, but i think it's more "purposefully old looking" style they like) but they didn't have any in my size last time I was there.
Do you actually wear these things in public Conekiller? :confused:

[Demonic Raven]

I found ze treasure! Oh wait....it's just the shirt (http://www.hottopic.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&ITEM=232691&RN=527).

I can't believe this...do I actually want to...go into a Hot Topic? :o

[Conan-san]

"I like hentai" badge?
Yes, I'll be having some of that!

[straw_hat]

Well there's also Viz Media who's pushing all the Naruto merchandise at the store. Or is that because they own the rights to both the manga and anime?

[Nin-Nin69]

I'm guessing there would be a ton of Sanji related Tobacciana if 4Kids didn't hold the licence.

[Conekiller]

Do you actually wear these things in public Conekiller? :confused:
Depends what you mean "in public" if you mean "hanging out around my friends" then yes. but I usually wear an open button-up shirt over a T shirt, so it's not the big focus of my fasion. That and I dn't need the approval of the "popular" people to tell me how to dress.

However, I have a much more...appropriate attaire for work and such

[cetuskun]

I found ze treasure! Oh wait....it's just the shirt (http://www.hottopic.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&ITEM=232691&RN=527).

I can't believe this...do I actually want to...go into a Hot Topic? :o Some of the people are a little freaky looking but it amazes me how nice they can be if you ask for something (at least from my experience).


"I like hentai" badge?
Yes, I'll be having some of that! Those weren't too far away from the One Piece ones...


Off Topic, but Cetuskun, Bleach on for Life Bleacher.:D

BLEACH BABE BLEACH.:anime:

A message from a serious fellow Bleacher.I hope Hot-Topic gets Bleach merchandise in eventually when it gets licensed. I'm also very obsessed ^_^ I've got Volume 1-9 of the manga and I'm up to date with the anime.

[Tay the Cat]

Do you actually wear these things in public Conekiller? :confused:

What's wrong with wearing anime t-shirts in public? I got an Inuyasha shirt from Hot Topic, and I wear it everywhere you could think of.

[Rahxepy]

What's wrong with wearing anime t-shirts in public? I got an Inuyasha shirt from Hot Topic, and I wear it everywhere you could think of. I'm not saying something is wrong with wearing it but I'm different I'm very much in the public eye of my college and I'm very popular with the students there with my fashion and my sports team portfolio. I would wear something like that but not in public I'd just sport it in the house hold and around family and my two best buds.

[Dogasu]

Did that picture of Sanji originally have him with a cigarette in his mouth?

[RomanMack]

Did that picture of Sanji originally have him with a cigarette in his mouth?Proboally... Why?

[Dogasu]

Just curious.

[Conekiller]

Paint it back in with White-Out :D

[guinaevere]

Lovely. Now if someone would be good enough to tell me how to purchase the MegaHouse figures of One Piece (available at Amazons Japan site (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000AFMEHM/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/249-0173153-8090700)), I'm willing to discuss marriage. Or a reasonable facsimilie thereof.

[Conekiller]

Good greif, Gwen, I've been jonesing after those since last November, you just had to get me all riled up again.

[guinaevere]

Sorry Coney... I feel yer pain, truly. But... but... I ...







I'll say it. I covet those figgers. In a mighty big way.

[Cyporiean]

Lovely. Now if someone would be good enough to tell me how to purchase the MegaHouse figures of One Piece (available at Amazons Japan site (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000AFMEHM/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/249-0173153-8090700)), I'm willing to discuss marriage. Or a reasonable facsimilie thereof.


www.animehouseshop.com

I've got a Luffy, Zoro and Ussop W/Chopper in Stock. Might Be able to get another Nami Ver. 1... Smoker, Bellomere and Nami Ver. 2 come out Jan.

[guinaevere]

Galvatron, you rock! Those are the best prices I've yet seen on 'em over here. I'd love to get Zolo and Sanji for as close to MSRP yen/us dollar conversion, and as I say, your cart is the best I've seen so far!

Bookmarking site... NOW. (you know, for the day that I actually have some spending money. :sweat: )

[Andrew T. Hingson]

Gwen spelling the swordsman's name with an "L" makes Sketchor sad.

[Conekiller]

www.animehouseshop.com (http://www.animehouseshop.com)

I've got a Luffy, Zoro and Ussop W/Chopper in Stock. Might Be able to get another Nami Ver. 1... Smoker, Bellomere and Nami Ver. 2 come out Jan. I'm trying to buy Zoro, but as I get to the part where I have to put my credit card, it says :
Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/animehou/public_html/includes/languages/english/checkout_payment.php on line 25

-___-

don't deny me in my moment of victory :crying:

[guinaevere]

Gwen spelling the swordsman's name with an "L" makes Sketchor sad. Not when I say it. At least, not to Roronoa. http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/smile_eager.gif


Sorry Hyper, I just love getting under all the purists skin by calling him Zolo. It started with the first ep of OP in Shonen Jump and it's just habit at this point.

[Cyporiean]

I'm trying to buy Zoro, but as I get to the part where I have to put my credit card, it says :
Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/animehou/public_html/includes/languages/english/checkout_payment.php on line 25

-___-

don't deny me in my moment of victory :crying:


Sorry about that, its fixed now

[Conekiller]

Sorry about that, its fixed now
WHOO, and Zoro is on his way to my house! thanks Cyporiean! (now I'm glad I nominated you in the TZ awards earlier yesterday ^__^ )

[Cyporiean]

Np, If there is anything else you are looking for, just let me know.

[New Noise]

I've seen that shirt before. It's pretty sweet. In fact, here's a picture of it:


http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/3285/onepiece1lu.jpg

[Funkmasta Zeph]

These are some really conflicting buisness choices....

One Piece the Series ----- Destroys appeal to older audiences and targets directly at 10 and under crowd.

And they sell the merchandise at a pre-teen/teen store.


Somebody messed up.

[Cyporiean]

Which is why don't don't buy 4Kid's Shirts, you go for COSPA Quality ^.^

<3 Cospa

although currently I don't have and OP Cospa shirts.. working on it though!

[Yash]

These are some really conflicting buisness choices....

One Piece the Series ----- Destroys appeal to older audiences and targets directly at 10 and under crowd.

And they sell the merchandise at a pre-teen/teen store.

Somebody messed up. What I find amusing is that it's pretty much been grounded that One Piece has had more success with older audiences.

Hey 4Kids, this telling you anything?

[Hordesman]

Well, it's a good sign even if I prefer the tees I got in Italy last year... but Hot Topic is really missing out on Faust VIII.

[Beat]

What I find amusing is that it's pretty much been grounded that One Piece has had more success with older audiences.

Hey 4Kids, this telling you anything?
4Kids, learn a lesson in buisness sense? That'll be the day.

[Dark Fact]

What? No Robin? How criminal! :mad:

[Conekiller]

Doens't match up with where the story curently is in the US.

[Dark Fact]

What? But I saw Robin in the previews. What the...!

[Conekiller]

You saw Miss Allsunday ;)

[Dark Fact]

Miss AllSunday? What's so offensive about the name Nico Robin anyway? :confused:

[Conekiller]

Miss AllSunday? What's so offensive about the name Nico Robin anyway? :confused:
Sigh....

Miss Allsunday, IS Nico Robin, but you're not supposed to know that till the end of the Alabasta arc. In the current story she's still considered a villain. and won't be a Strawhat emember till ep 130 (jpn) or so

[Dark Fact]

I don't watch fansubs of the show, sue me.

[Conekiller]

Then you shouldn't know "Nico Robin" :p I blame people throwing her name around without spoilers and 4kids (the narrator ruined it at the beginning of the Drum arc as well)