Merchandise Ideas - Open (even if the survey is closed)
Think they mean CD + digital as a combined option, in the same way vinyl and digital (i think) was an option. I suspect it wasn’t offered since it easier to convert cds to digital for most people than it is vinyl
Oh, of course they do! Silly me, I thought it meant both were missing.
But perhaps you’re right about why that option is not mentioned.
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Mugs. Lots of Mugs. With logos, or NPCs, or even your own character.
Wasn’t there a toaster at one point? That. Plus a matching electric kettle and coffee maker. I’ll stop short of an oven, because overkill is a thing. XD Not sure that Norway would accept these deliveries easily, mind.
Failing that, all the cats as plushy toys, including mini versions as keyrings.
If I could just get a life-sized Juggernaut the tears of joy would be real, for days!
I want that griffon plushie that appeared at the first Wintersday. I remember legit screaming when I first saw it.
This guy? Dear heavenly Dwayna, yes!!!
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The only thing ith ArenaNet logo on it I’d never buy w would be inclinometer, because it could never be balanced.
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Can’t A-net just use the 77 pages of items that people want in the Gem Shop??? is that what that was it was created for?
Yep, and the Gem Store Suggestion thread was and continues to be very helpful. I guess the idea was to condense and refine player input from that thread into a poll, so it was more focused and offered selected ideas for community members to highlight as something they desire.
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The most important survey submission:
V I N Y L
| Claara
Your skin will wrinkle and your youth will fade, but your soul is endless.
Gaile – How about Statues of the Dragons as done from McFarlane?
All I want is a Funco Pop Rytlock.
Sunglasses….
Lots and lots of different sunglasses!!!!
Aviator Glasses with the Guild Wars 2 logo on them!!!
hoodie that says its not the MMR its you… get good
T-shirt with " I believe in RNG-Jesus!!!!"….lol
With Guild Wars 2 Logo of course
Charr Robe (with tail that wraps around)
Charr Slippers
Charr Coffee cup
Charr Towel
…just need a pet Charr to get my laptop
Full set of 5 unique skills for both dual-wield weapon sets: P/P and D/D – Make it happen
PvE – DD/CS/AC – If that didn’t work, roll a Reaper or Revenant.
I appreciated the artworks section as there is nowhere near enough artwork available for purchase. Why, though, does the artwork section have Check one only when all the others have Check all that apply?
Also I adore Landscape artwork, such as the Eye of the North print that came with the game. Please have more of those at affordable prices!
My vote also goes to more statues like Rytlock or Elder Dragons of this size.
Thank you for your time.
My characters printed on a color 3D printer and logo items with images of my characters. It’s all about me.
If mugs are done, Id want soup mug sized ones, or tall mugs, approximately the size of a 1-month old quaggan.
My characters printed on a color 3D printer and logo items with images of my characters. It’s all about me.
This is a great idea. Imagine how popular it would be if Anet was at PAX Prime and you could get a 3d printout of your character.
Ooh, coffee mugs. I would buy a coffee mug RIGHT NOW, if one were available.
It has to be fairly large though.
A Smokescale Costume for my cat. (He behaves exactly like them. Dust clouds and sudden rage included)
that it makes every other class in the game boring to play.”
Hawks
Here we go, this is the cell phone cover I’m thinking of (despite the price, it is very high quality, perfect fit, excellent grip). Just imagine the swirl turned into the “2” logo.
http://smile.amazon.com/Eco-Fused-including-Flexible-Microfiber-Cleaning/dp/B00K62PCR8/ref=pd_sim_107_11?ie=UTF8&dpID=51MFKvz930L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1VCBD964KDV8Z0kittenVT
Gaile
Can you please “pin” this thread to the top—it keeps moving down and could be missed
Thanks
Quaggan plushies, of course! (Unless that already exists. But just about any plushie related to the creatures of GW2 would be nice.)
They already exist.
http://store.iam8bit.co.uk/collections/guildwars2/products/quaggan-plush
Hi Gaile Gray. I just remembered there was an old thread with great suggestions for merchandise.
I not going to link here since it’s almost a year old thread, instead I sent you a pm with the link.
PS. You did post on this thread as well.
I would not buy any merchandise at all, I did not find this option in the survey sadly. I keep gaming and real life stuff strictly seperated so I never buy any merchandise ever for any game.
There actually is an option for that. It’s called “don’t take the survey at all, broski.” :/
As Evga pointed out, we have a long-standing thread with merchandise ideas on the forums. I’ve locked it to try to keep the conversation topical and current, but if you want to take a look, it’s on this link.
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Hi Gaile Gray. I just remembered there was an old thread with great suggestions for merchandise.
I not going to link here since it’s almost a year old thread, instead I sent you a pm with the link.
PS. You did post on this thread as well.
It may be old but it is still relevant, at least as something to read for ideas even if this is now the thread to post new comments. So, https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/Lack-of-official-merchandise-Ideas/first — please don’t necro it, guys, but do use it for inspiration.
edit: Ninja’d by Gaile! Who at least has the power to prevent a necro, hurray.
I want that griffon plushie that appeared at the first Wintersday. I remember legit screaming when I first saw it.
This guy? Dear heavenly Dwayna, yes!!!
I would walk to hell and back to get this plush in real life!
I would not buy any merchandise at all, I did not find this option in the survey sadly. I keep gaming and real life stuff strictly seperated so I never buy any merchandise ever for any game.
There actually is an option for that. It’s called “don’t take the survey at all, broski.” :/
That’s right — the survey is not for you. That’s fine, please feel free to not participate. (Just as forum members should not participate in a thread in which they have no interest, rather than posting “I have no interest.” )
The survey asks “What would you like the opportunity to buy?” This in directed only towards those who potentially are interested in GW2-related merch and might like to have a voice in what we offer in the future.
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For those asking for a RL plush griffin, someone made one!
http://guildwars2.tumblr.com/post/142873663992/submitted-by-paraphernalia
Which is not the same as mass production but clearly it is doable
Also more recently, and featured on the Community stream, crocheted charr. WANT.
Hats. Lot and lots of hats. Charr hats, sylvari hats, asura hats, norn hats, human hats, skritt hats, golem hats, inquest hats, mordrem hats, hyleck hats, etc. just a lot of hats.
Evon Gnashblade support button, show your support for the one true commodore!
Charr skin rug, show your Ascalonian pride!
Destiny’s Edge Action Figures, now with a LED lid fiery dragon sword and Logan’s special “running-away” feature.
Toilet in shape of a mystic forge.
Toilet in shape of a mystic forge.
This one made me laugh. I can see the ad: “20% off Guild Wars 2 Plumbing Fixtures!”
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I wonder what would be available eventually.
The GuildWars(2) universe is the first one that I really enjoy. I’ve been resistant to all hypes and franchises (except for Tomb Raider 2-5). Blizzard, Final Fantasy, StarWars, almost all GTAs,.. But seriously, this one’s great. Having something at home to display that “love” towards the game’s world/lore/art would just be great. I still hope there will be statues or print media.
and politically highly incorrect. (#Asuracist)
“We [Asura] are the concentrated magnificence!”
I dont get why we can’t buy Rytlock/Logan/Snaff… those from destiny’s edge as a Small Statue! that would be nice
Edit: rytlock as a warrior! not as Rev! bleh kitten you rytlock for leaving us warriors!!
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Weapon replicas anyone? I like to many skins to list, to bad we cant make them glow lol.
I’m not the hugest fan of clothing merch, but there’s certainly potential for other stuff:
A Sylvari night light. (‘Cause, ya’ know, sylvari glow at night.)
Job-O-Tron Furbee
Job-O-Tron gaming mouse
Norn stein
Charr stein
Asura stein (aka a shot glass)
Dog tags with your choice of Legion symbols
Book cover that makes your book look like the Book of Secrets
A pillow in the shape of a black lion chest
Prototype fractal capacitor wall decoration, or clock, or even a door knocker.
D&D sized figurines of anything/everything in the game
And, definitely +1 to the above suggestion of weapon replicas.
~EW
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BUY-2046 PFR cookie jar
Charr Cub’s Book: A is for Ascalon (etc)
Meatoberfest Cook Book
Job-O-Tron Cat Litter Scoop (you could not take my money fast enough)
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My characters printed on a color 3D printer and logo items with images of my characters. It’s all about me.
This is a great idea. Imagine how popular it would be if Anet was at PAX Prime and you could get a 3d printout of your character.
I was going to suggest this. Although I’d rather it wasn’t done at a convention. That means it’s only available to people who can attend conventions where Anet have a stand (which happens maybe once every couple of years in Europe, and never anywhere else outside of the USA).
But also I saw a stand doing 3D printed figures of people in cosplay at MCM Comic Con in London today and they were pretty low quality, with very little detail and only a limited range of matte colours. I’m not sure it’s because they were making them at the con but it wouldn’t surprise me if they were more restricted in what they could produce because of having to do it quickly in a ‘portable’ set-up.
If I was going to get a 3D printed figure of one of my characters I’d much rather wait longer to get it and end up with a higher quality product. I’d also like time to plan in advance so I could pick the perfect outfit for them to be wearing at the time.
“Life’s a journey, not a destination.”
I want a dominator axe replica to chop wood with. As well I want a life size charr-like garden gnome to scare people away too for a statue.
As well to be the coolest kid on the block I also want a replica of SMC from EBG. With customization option to be able to make the walls taller incase people try to portal into my backyard.
Lol, my answer was too long…too many ideas for small items.
Totally with you there, Ic. I helped formulate the list, and I think it’s pretty good. However, I confess I could have gone a little nuts, you know:
- “Guild Wars 2 wine glasses: red, white, champagne, cordials!”
- “Beach towels and goggles!”
- “Formalwear!”
- “Charr slippers!”
- ….
:D
You should have put those in, I would have up voted Beach Towel, and I could really see some nice polo shirts with the GW2 Logo on them.
Fuzzy Slippers… Yah.. I could see that happening as well.
My favorite merchandise tie-ins have always been ones that look like they came from ‘in-universe’. For example, I’d love a mug with the Durmand Priory logo, but not the GW2 logo (except on the bottom, in trademark-y stuff, of course). Sorta like it’d be sitting on the desk of a researcher. Similar stuff for any of the faction logos (including Seraph, Legions, Consortium, what have you.)
Oh, and I’m definitely down with maps. Particularly if they’re on heavy, high quality paper. As a suggestion, old-timey/sepia theme would look cool.
Beach towels would be cool, with my continuing caveat that they be of good quality. In the search for a new towel to wrap my hair after washing it (I have very long hair so my needs are specific) I purchased an Art Deco style Leia slave outfit poster beach towel. It looked great. As a wall hanging tapestry. As a towel it sucked. It was made of two layers: cheap white terry with loose loops on one side, the image on the other side stitched to it at the edges, and the washing instructions were to wash cold and hang dry. Seriously, a towel that can’t go in the dryer?
So please as you design the merchandise, keep durability and usefulness in mind. I mentioned above how my iam8bit mesmer tee faded in two washes to a faint mottling. Whereas I have some SwagDog WoW tees with personalized guild info on them that I bought something like 10 years ago and as they were my fave tees for a long time, they got washed a lot and even now the designs are perfectly clear.
@Silver Willow: Excellent point. I find myself drawn to GoT merchandise that looks like objects used in the show. There are likely a number of useful in-game items that would look great RL.
What about mugs or shirts with finishers or legendaries on them? Like the Dreamer ponies.
Also, a shirt with Taimi on it where the text says, “I’m mature for my age!”
I’m not the hugest fan of clothing merch, but there’s certainly potential for other stuff:
A Sylvari night light. (‘Cause, ya’ know, sylvari glow at night.)
Job-O-Tron Furbee
Job-O-Tron gaming mouse
Norn stein
Charr stein
Asura stein (aka a shot glass)
Dog tags with your choice of Legion symbols
Book cover that makes your book look like the Book of Secrets
A pillow in the shape of a black lion chest
Prototype fractal capacitor wall decoration, or clock, or even a door knocker.
D&D sized figurines of anything/everything in the gameAnd, definitely +1 to the above suggestion of weapon replicas.
~EW
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BUY-2046 PFR cookie jar
Charr Cub’s Book: A is for Ascalon (etc)
Meatoberfest Cook Book
Job-O-Tron Cat Litter Scoop (you could not take my money fast enough)
Ooh, I’d buy the cookie jar and cookbook, for sure!
I would love class necklaces. Not girly, but cool ones made out of stainless steel or something hardy. Like the picture below (Yay Rangers).
Also, I use a canvas sling bag instead of a purse. So if you guys ever came out with canvas bags with the logo, I would definitely buy that!
I saw the option for wall decals, I would love that idea. To put a big one behind the couch wall or something. GW2 art is beautiful, I can only guess it would turn out great.
Most importantly, Please sell the cookbook from April Fools!!
Really, you folks are sharing some amazing ideas! I hope you’ve included them within the survey, but don’t worry, I’ll send our partner coordinator a list so she can share it with IAM8BIT.
Keep the ideas coming — we have a few more days for the poll.
Many thanks!
P.S. I would buy that pawprint if it was feline. Looks sorta ursine to me, but it’s great!
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I think some mini figurines would be nice. Say to scale using inches (or centimeter) measurements. These could include all our favorite characters and monsters, as well as special offers that could include your player characters.
hmmm I’ve been thinking and maybe-GAAAAAAASP! (starry eyes) a RL job-o-tron/plush quaggan/wings backpack!!!!!!!!!!
I think some mini figurines would be nice. Say to scale using inches (or centimeter) measurements. These could include all our favorite characters and monsters, as well as special offers that could include your player characters.
Like a blind bag? I think that’d be cool and main characters in the story could be rares while common mobs like the Mordrem Stalkers could be common.
Underwear briefs. Not stupid boxers.
Give them tighty whiteys, yo!