Blipshift reject - anyone want it?

"DasWauto" (DasWauto) 10/27/2016 at 16:57 • Filed to: blipshift

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The design was passed on because of IP concerns with the Hella brand. I thought it might be ok on artistic license but their decision is understandable. I can throw it up on my Society6 page if there is any interest.

MonkeePuzzle > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 16:58

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if I had one of those, that’s how good I’d feel.

hella good.

something something, holla back girl

PanchoVilleneuve ST > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 17:00

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*Blipshift worries about IP conflict*

*Sells a million BMW parody shirts*

Shoop > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 17:02

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u stealin my sheet m8? I was considering submitting this to blipshift, but i guess they wouldnt want it

Alternatively, this.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Shoop 10/27/2016 at 17:06

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The second one you could probably tweak to not include the Hella branding while still being recognizable.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > PanchoVilleneuve ST 10/27/2016 at 17:07

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Parodies are ok. The issue here would be that they feature hella branding.

DasWauto > Shoop 10/27/2016 at 17:08

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Great minds, haha.

I tried doing something with an arrangement of Hellas and headlights but couldn’t come to one I liked.

I also offered to remove the ‘a’ from ‘hella’, thinking car people would still get/appreciate the reference but that didn’t get me any further.

I like the top one. I’d try submitting it anyway. Maybe remove the stylized classic Hella logo and the copyright symbol to simplify the design and hopefully improve your chances.

They might think it’s a bit weird to receive such similar designs so close together though. :)

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 17:09

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I really want to get the classic covers for the Hella 500s on my Mini but all the reviews say they disintegrate in a few months when exposed to sun.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PanchoVilleneuve ST 10/27/2016 at 17:09

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Reason why the Camel Trophy Discovery didn’t have any branding.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 17:10

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I’ll ask my buddy who is an engineer for Hello if he’s interested

DasWauto > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 10/27/2016 at 17:11

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Maybe just get a set and only have them on for C&C or other shows if you’re worried about their longevity. They definitely look cool, IMO.

Urambo Tauro > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 17:14

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TheTurbochargedSquirrel > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 17:16

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Honestly for C&C and stuff I would like to wire them up to 6v or so to have them on but not bright paired with the parking lights. I kinda find it odd that the classic design is molded out of different plastic to the modern design (they are both still in production so its not like the classic design is old stock). I should really be thinking about fixing all the rock chips on the hood before planning how to show off the lights.

Blondude > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 18:21

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That’s not too surprising. One of Blipshift’s earliest shirts was a parody of The North Face logo and virtually right after the sale ended they changed the image and description on their site to something else (the webpage 404s now). It’s a pretty safe assumption that they got some sort cease and desist letter and now they’re scared of legal action.

It’s still my favorite Blipshift shirt though.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Blondude 10/27/2016 at 18:45

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It’s a shame that I’ve never seen this before, I really like it. Reminds me that I need to buy a winter coat, too.

Blondude > gin-san - shitpost specialist 10/27/2016 at 19:02

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I’ve actually thought about printing one for myself because there’s no chance of it being sold again as a resto-mod.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 19:11

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They probably rejected it because it has a real brand name on it. Make it Hell Yeah. Hell, pitch two of them next to each other. Give everyone ‘headlights’.

Sam > DasWauto 10/27/2016 at 19:13

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You could just change it to “Hell” instead of Hella. Make it even more of a parody.

adamftw > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 10/27/2016 at 21:41

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I had 4 years with mine and they had zero wear

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > adamftw 10/27/2016 at 21:48

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Were you pulling them on and off through those 4 years? It appears that what happens is they degrade over time and then disintegrate when you try to take them off. It also only appears to be an issue with the 500s.

DasWauto > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 10/27/2016 at 23:25

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Oh yeah, that’s definitely why and totally understandable. Modifying it to ‘hell yeah’ was something I offered but they chose not to take it further, which is fine.

DasWauto > Sam 10/27/2016 at 23:27

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I suggested that to them in correspondence. Didn’t get me any further. All good though, I don’t have much time tied up it this.

adamftw > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 10/28/2016 at 07:30

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Yea. I think one developed a small crack at the bottom but I never had issues with the covers

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > DasWauto 10/28/2016 at 08:42

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Ehh, I think they choose to print a lot of crap these days. I think it’s because they are trying to get a new shirt every 2 days. I like yours and think it would sell. I might be a big 2002 fan, but I couldn’t buy this one. That honestly took 5 mins in adobe illustrator.

DasWauto > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 10/28/2016 at 13:15

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Yeah, a lot of their designs leave me pretty underwhelmed but the odd one I can’t help but buy. On balance I think theyre a fun company though and I’ve liked their merchandise and dealing with them.