Interest in Military-style Browncoat patches?
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UPDATED: Friday, October 7, 2011 17:35
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Something I've wanted for a while is Browncoat patches, but in current military style: velcro-backed and in "subdued" colors (that is, toned down for camouflage rather than bright primary colors). I've been looking into getting this done, and I think I have a good handle on it now. The only question is if there are enough (any) other people interested to make it worthwhile. With a couple of my favorite firefly merchandise stores closed, I'm not feeling too optimistic about doing an order on spec, especially for something that may be a little more specialized...
So, I'm thinking of doing a Kickstarter for it. (Kickstarter.com is a service where you can pledge funds to a project with a credit card, and they only collect the funds and distribute them to the organizer if enough people pledge for the project to go forward -- reduces risk for both parties). Before I even go that far though, I thought I'd check if there was any interest at all.
My current thinking:
- standard sized (*) 3x2" flag patch
- of the Independent's Flag (similar to image linked below)
- done in "subdued", camo-style palette
- Specifically, green/yellow/blue --> a Multicam-optimized subdued-green/tan/brown scheme
- velcro-backed, a'la current uniforms
(* If you want to get really technical, US flag patches are generally 3.25x1.8" or so, but the American flag is skinnier than most; I think a more standard 3x2" will look better with this design)
http://www.bluemoonstuff.com/Firefly_Serenity/Resources/independentsfl
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Given the fact that this interest thread has 35 views and no replies makes me think a run isn't going to work.
But, there is a member of the Replica Prop Forum
www.therpf.com
who can do a single patch for you.
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I now have access to an awesome new sewing machine that can be used for making patches.
As long as you have a good enough res pic, or if you/I can make it in Photoshop, it can be made into a patch.
Price is $5 for up to 5x5 inch patches. Iron-On backing can be added for a little more.
US Shipping is $2
IMPORTANT!
Please send me this info via PM when you are oprdering.
Patch size: max is 5 in x 5 in
ref image(s): the more you have the better. and Please send images as high res as you can. I have to recreate the images in Photoshop and need to be able to see what I am working with.
You would have to register as a member of the RPF, then PM member Zander for more info.
The patch thread is in the Junkyard and new members don't have buy/sell privileges for 25 posts and a little time.
While you're there, the RPF has lots of good Firefly/ Serenity prop info.
You'll just have to dig a little using the search function.
Just like here, all things Firefly seem a little slow right now.
Mike
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Perhaps, but I'll give it more than 12 hours :-)
If I can find, say, just one Firefly-loving airsoft or paintball team or something, that might do it.
Re: Zander, I really want something more professionally made, and it looks like he's no longer doing it anyway due to a busted-beyond-repair machine.
Anyway, even the professional house I plan to use will do small runs, that's not a problem. It's just that price drops very rapidly with quantity, so it makes sense to try to find a number of people who are interested, and drop the price substantially.
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Best of luck, certainly.
If you get a run going and the price is under $10, count me in for one.
I'll be going, star-point-up, of course :-)
Mike
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Originally posted by pennausamike:
...If you get a run going and the price is under $10, count me in for one.
I'll be going, star-point-up, of course :-)
Ditto.
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A nice thing about the velcro patches, it's easy to change your mind about the point orientation on the fly ;-)
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I really like your idea about being optimized for Multi-Cam.
I've had some thoughts along this line , also.
P-M me and we will collaborate a bit.
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I can't for the life of me figure out how to send a PM here. On the beta site, the contact link on a profile page (which is the only thing I can see that looks like it might be how to send a PM) doesn't work, and I can't log into the non-beta site.
What am I missing?
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Click the yellow-highlighted 'Profile' in the bottom left corner of my post...A new window will open with a small white block...Type your message in that block...Hit 'send'.
That oughta work. 
Oh , shoot. Realized that you're on 'beta'. Might have to try something else. Sent you an email.
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I'm thinking about doing a run of full color (Green/Yellow/Blue) patches first, if there's interest.
They'd be the same as the idea discussed above (3x2" flag style, velcro backed)
They'd be available in your choice of point-up or point-down, simply rotate on arrival ;-)
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