Direwolves Jerseys Are Done

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Good News Everyone!

I am pleased to report the Direwolves jerseys were completed Friday evening, and are being shipped out today. Doesn’t it look awesome? Hopefully worth the extended wait. You’ll notice the name letters are bigger since the last update - I felt they were too small, and Rinkgear addressed it.

The Extended Edition:

Several people have written expressing their frustration that this order was taking too long, and rightly so. I too grew impatient, as I hoped to receive my jersey by the beginning of October. Having organized this order, I did not want to disappoint anyone. These jerseys represent me and the davesgeekyideas ‘brand’ to a large extent — last thing I want to do is leave a negative impression.

But once I sent off the art (something I should have been faster in doing - sorry) I was essentially another customer; it was all out of my hands. I am not profiting from these. This was essentially a team order, but for a ragtag group of fans from all over the world.

I have learned to view delays in a positive light, being from the video game industry. Delays are to the benefit of the final product, and I think we’re going to see that in this instance. I am impressed with what I see. I used to hate the 90′s Los Angeles Kings teams on which this jersey design is based, now I cannot wait to wear their colors.

Rinkgear went the extra mile and affixed the stripes to the jersey, instead of having those printed on as part of the sublimation process. That bonus addition slowed down the process a bit. With all the letters and numbers and crests being individually stitched onto 40+ jerseys, you have the makings of a prolonged production schedule.

At $60 each we are getting an amazing bargain. Many places charge $70-$90 for the letters and numbers alone! The base price is now $65-$70 from Rinkgear - before twill crests. I think they got tired me of saying really? That’s all you’re charging?

I am currently talking with Rinkgear to streamline the ordering and production process. They are a startup and I am new to putting together buy-ins, hiccups were inevitable. I knew the order process went too smoothly!

Thank you all for your patience. The messenger ravens are inbound now.

What’s Next:

As for more Game Of Thrones jersey offers: soon. I am working on some designs which I hope to reveal in the near future. The design process will involve polling this time, allowing people to vote on particular logos, colors, and jerseys styles. I am also mulling having a design competition too. Decisions, decisions.

Many people have written asking to be notified as to the next time the Direwolves jersey will be on sale, and I honestly cannot do that. Too many people to keep tabs on! Please stay tuned to this site or my Twitter feed for any announcements.