Guild Wars 2

Just want to know who do I have to talk to in order to get aproval to make T-shirts using concept art and loading screen images. The Idea is diferent from what is available, and I think that the look would be something that not only GW2 fans would like but many others as well.

Thank you in advanced!

I’m sure it’s allowed as long as you don’t make any money with it.

Gaile Gray.6029:

If you wish to make a shirt for private, personal (non-profit) use, please see our Content Terms of Use: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-content-terms-of-use/

Hi! but in the terms of use is written:

You must include all copyright and other notices associated with the content

Should i put those notices in the back of my T-shirt?
Something like this?
I know it’s not the same but you get the idea

Gaile Gray.6029:

If you wish to make a shirt for private, personal (non-profit) use, please see our Content Terms of Use: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-content-terms-of-use/

Thank you for you response Gaile.

I have looked at that site as soon as it became available with GW2 products, unfortunetly, the visual look of the T-shirts I want to make can not be achived using their tools, and that is why I am looking for a way to get proper permissions to use GW2 concept art to incorporate in my design.

I also looked at the “Content terms of use” link you provided, and it states the folowing:

May I use your art or images for items, such as clothing, toys, or other game-related goods?
Our art assets-be they concept art, in-game screenshots, verbal content, or renders-are all copyrighted materials. Their use is strictly prohibited unless approved in advance and in writing by ArenaNet. Specific questions concerning the appropriate use of our content should be directed to community@arena.net.

so I guess my next step would be to contact ANet using that email, and try to get Writen approval in order to be able to bring my idea to life.

I will consider making one for personal use anyway, and if I am able to get consent, I can then see if anyone else would like them (I know you will ;P).

Thank you once more, and I hope to see you in game.

Based on this sentence in Gaile’s post, I… just couldn’t resist.

“They will be able to sort through and kitten various offerings,…”

Gaile Gray.6029:

Setting up licenses, vetting products, doing quality checks, and so forth is a time-consuming and labour-intensive business. And because it’s our IP, our involvement on that level would be required. Because we’re not able to engage in the lengthy process of individual licensing, we formed a partnership with WeLoveFine, as they are experts in this very field. They will be able to sort through and kitten various offerings, then bring them to us for final approval before manufacturing the items and offering them for sale.

So the only opportunity to create merchandise, such as t-shirts, using our brand is to work through the WeLoveFine Fan Forge.

Thanks for understanding.

So, I gather my wish (and I assume many others) for an official licensed GW2 figurines of our characters are not possible because ArenaNet are either unable to make the licensing deals, or choose not to for any number of reasons.

Which is a shame, because I think GW2 would actually lend itself pretty well to that type of product, given the huge number of variations of each individual character. Although I suppose that could mean a lot more work on Anets end.

(I really want a figure of my Asura Mesmer covered in Leyline armor sitting on my desk :P)