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Title: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 13, 2018, 09:22:03 PM
new merchandise from Creepy Co. starting next week.
they've been putting out a lot of horror themed items, including some well done GPK stuff.
Cool to see WP joining the lineup.
Cult 45 is the sneak peek, and I would expect the others to all be horror/monster themed as well

https://www.creepycompany.com

(https://s22.postimg.cc/unlxcqnxt/Screen_Shot_2018-07-13_at_11.17.02_PM.png)
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 14, 2018, 04:00:48 AM
Please post more when they launch. I may get a shirt. Thanks
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: RawGoo on July 14, 2018, 05:10:57 AM
Awesome!!!  Bloodweiser, please!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 16, 2018, 07:48:23 AM
Thanks for the post!  I have lots of Wacky shirts, but will definitely be looking out for these  :great:
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 16, 2018, 09:33:06 AM
First look at some enamel pins.
Pins are all the rage right now it seems. Often well-rendered, inexpensive, don’t take up much space and easy to add to shirts, backpacks, lanyards, etc.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ha6ywpirv/6_E107625-39_B7-4862-988_A-573_B28_C39_AAC.jpg)
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 16, 2018, 05:53:51 PM
Pins are cool but I don't see myself ever wearing one. T shirts yes.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 16, 2018, 06:49:52 PM
First look at some enamel pins.
Pins are all the rage right now it seems. Often well-rendered, inexpensive, don’t take up much space and easy to add to shirts, backpacks, lanyards, etc.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ha6ywpirv/6_E107625-39_B7-4862-988_A-573_B28_C39_AAC.jpg)

So what do you think the size of these pins are?  I'm guess a square inch or so, but have no idea. And would one pin have multiple images like this one? 
 Looking forward to what they have to offer!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 16, 2018, 07:14:30 PM
So what do you think the size of these pins are?  I'm guess a square inch or so, but have no idea. And would one pin have multiple images like this one? 
 Looking forward to what they have to offer!
Fairly sure that's 3 individual pins on a backing display. Maybe 3/4 to an inch on their long sides
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 16, 2018, 07:16:12 PM
Fairly sure that's 3 individual pins on a backing display. Maybe 3/4 to an inch on their long sides
Thanks!  That makes sense.  It'll be interesting to see which tiles, and from which eras, they choose as their subjects.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 16, 2018, 07:51:14 PM
From those first three , looks like they'll be hitting the creepy titles from all eras
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 17, 2018, 02:15:23 PM
today's sneak peek info about tomorrow's big releases from Creepy Co. is for the Ugly Stickers license.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/cb47s7srl/Screen_Shot_2018-07-17_at_4.12.56_PM.png)
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 18, 2018, 08:48:58 AM
Preview of another shirt

(https://s33.postimg.cc/5kzj244rj/FED1_F4_D6-713_F-4890-_B98_C-9472_A5244_E10.png)
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Zenergizer on July 18, 2018, 11:22:28 AM
now that's awesome!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 18, 2018, 12:27:56 PM
Are these shirts limited? I will check them
out tonight.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on July 18, 2018, 02:59:58 PM
Love the Fang shirt!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: RawGoo on July 18, 2018, 03:07:18 PM
Preview of another shirt

(https://s33.postimg.cc/5kzj244rj/FED1_F4_D6-713_F-4890-_B98_C-9472_A5244_E10.png)

Perhaps I'm overly critical, but I am disappointed with the Fang shirt - it does not include the "package" and appears to have very simplified character artwork compared to the actual Wacky.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 18, 2018, 03:52:55 PM
Perhaps I'm overly critical, but I am disappointed with the Fang shirt - it does not include the "package" and appears to have very simplified character artwork compared to the actual Wacky.
the cult 45 above has a similar simplified rendering of the art and character. We'll see tonight how the others look. They didn't do that with the gpk and only slightly to the Ugly's.

10again did a number that were 'package-less' as well. Some were more effective than others. For me the Fang still works.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: RawGoo on July 18, 2018, 04:19:20 PM
the cult 45 above has a similar simplified rendering of the art and character. We'll see tonight how the others look. They didn't do that with the gpk and only slightly to the Ugly's.

10again did a number that were 'package-less' as well. Some were more effective than others. For me the Fang still works.

I could go with 'package-less' if the art was at least well rendered.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 18, 2018, 05:01:27 PM
Lapel set up above:  $15

Cult shirt $30

Fang shirt  $35

not limited

https://www.creepycompany.com
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on July 18, 2018, 05:05:44 PM
Hopefully they'll come out with some more shirt choices soon.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: NationalSpittoon on July 18, 2018, 05:08:07 PM
That was a letdown.

I would have paid $15-20 for a shirt.

But $30-35?

Plus, the only shirts are the two they showed. Nothing else. Nada. Was really hoping for Bloodweiser, Ghoul Humor, Creature Crackers, etc.

I thought these were going to be limited as well, but they aren't. I'm suspecting to see these on eBay tomorrow for $50+.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 18, 2018, 05:12:22 PM
They really misled people with the rampup to
this sale. I thought maybe 6 different shirts.
No purchases for me. Maybe in the future if these
sell they will do more.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Scheres on July 18, 2018, 05:14:30 PM
No 3xl in Fang, That's a letdown. Oh well i got my Sick Sid T shirt from Fright rags ordered.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: zerostreet on July 18, 2018, 05:40:12 PM
Don't know if they have the offer going, but in the past there was a discount code for signing up to their email list.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 18, 2018, 05:42:07 PM
I thought maybe 6 different shirts.
they say 'stay tuned all week', so hopefully this wasn't it, but just the start
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: bigtomi on July 18, 2018, 06:10:45 PM
No 3xl in Fang, That's a letdown.
They have my size in Fang, but I just don't like it enough to spend that kind of money on it. Gonna wait it out for the week and see what else comes along.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 18, 2018, 08:38:39 PM
Wow, that was disappointing.  I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for better offerings, but it was limited and expensive (for the shirts) and very questionable choices for the pins.  I think I would have been far more open to the pins (as I have plenty of shirts), but that choice of images was poor.  I looked at the GPK offerings, and they seemed much better.  I'm hoping for some better options in the future.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: NationalSpittoon on July 19, 2018, 04:02:50 AM
Wow, that was disappointing.  I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for better offerings, but it was limited and expensive (for the shirts) and very questionable choices for the pins.  I think I would have been far more open to the pins (as I have plenty of shirts), but that choice of images was poor.  I looked at the GPK offerings, and they seemed much better.  I'm hoping for some better options in the future.

Instead of Cannibal's for the pins, they should have done Campy.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: RawGoo on July 19, 2018, 04:18:42 AM
Instead of Cannibal's for the pins, they should have done Campy.

Maybe that wasn't creepy enough for them?
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Brian Mc on July 19, 2018, 07:06:15 AM
Preview of another shirt

FANG

This shirt is excellent!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Swiski on July 19, 2018, 08:32:47 AM
Love the Ugly Stickers shirt!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 19, 2018, 02:31:25 PM
Love the Ugly Stickers shirt!
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They could do a very cool WP all over characters shirt. Cross your fingers......
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on July 19, 2018, 03:04:10 PM
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They could do a very cool WP all over characters shirt. Cross your fingers......

That's a great idea! Hopefully they'll do it. Also hoping for more choices in pins and shirts soon.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: RawGoo on July 19, 2018, 03:19:08 PM
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They could do a very cool WP all over characters shirt. Cross your fingers......

I'd go for a button down Wacky shirt like that.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 20, 2018, 08:31:01 AM
The more I look at the Creepy Co website, the more excited I get for possible cool Wacky items.  They have a ton of GPK items I'd spring for in a heartbeat.  As long as Topps isn't doing anything to get me excited about Wackys, I guess I need to count on outside companies to keep the fire going.  I just sent a message to Creepy with some thoughts.  Perhaps it would help encourage them to hear from more Wacky folks.

Here's what I wrote:
Hi, Creepy People!
I'm a long time Wacky Packages collector and was thrilled to hear you would be creating some Wacky items!  To be honest, however, while I like the first three (I hope there's more) Wacky items you've conjured up, I don't know that I'll actually be ordering any.  I appreciate your note about how you're the "company you keep", so I thought I'd give some feedback on what I would love to see as a Wacky Package collector.
First, though, here's why I'm not immediately sold on the three Wacky items you have so far.  The t-shirts are indeed cool, but many companies have released Wacky t-shirts.  I personally have dozens (in fact, I recently listed 17 to sell on ebay).  Your designs are great, but in the end, it's still a t-shirt which leaves me on the fence.  (For what it's worth, I can also be a bit wonky about buying clothes online as I am not confident how they'll fit).  I love the idea of the pins and would be more inclined to purchase those.  However, my slight disappointment is in the selection of images/titles you used.  We long-time Wacky collectors (who bought them as kids in the 70s) have a huge fondness for the "original series" titles that came out back then.  Norm Saunders, the artist who painted most of them, is a master and there would be so many monstrous images from which you could choose.  I'd happily give you some suggestions if you'd like, but I know I would strongly prefer to focus on those rather than a sampling from the different eras of Wacky Packages.
In perusing your website, I saw lots of really cool Garbage Pail Kids items!  I'm not a GPK collector, but I would love to see some of the GPK items you made done as Wacky Packages.  Some of the ones that most stand out to me are the wax wrapper blanket, patch, plastic cups (though a pint glass would be similarly awesome), buttons, puffy stickers, zipper pulls, and pin set (amazing!).  I also like the cushion and socks, though to a lesser extent.  And while I know I previously said I'm a bit reluctant to buy more t-shirts, I do like many of the GPK shirts that AREN'T t-shirts, such as the polo and button-up shirt. 
Again, I'm very pleased to hear that you are delving in the Wacky world!  Your company sounds fun and I see a good deal of potential to create some incredible Wacky items.  I wish you well and will keep my eyes peeled on your website.
Thanks for listening!
Tom Theisen
Madison, WI
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 20, 2018, 12:01:03 PM
Nice email. I hope they take it to heart and create some items we can buy. Thanks for your efforts.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: NationalSpittoon on July 20, 2018, 12:17:54 PM
Nice with the email. I hope they actually pay attention to it.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: zerostreet on July 20, 2018, 12:22:29 PM
I follow Creepy Co. on Instagram. Here's an exchange on their post of the FANG Shirt.

esidor:
I dig the items you listed but was wondering if this will be an ongoing thing with new shirts released over time. Don’t take this the wrong way but with so many classic Wacky Packages I was kind of disappointed that there was just two shirts.....now I will go buy them.


creepycompany:
@esidor Thanks for your feedback! We only did two shirts to start out for a couple of reasons, main one being the market. Wacky isn’t as recognizable to a portion of our audience, by a very large margin. If money were no object for us, we’d have done dozens! Future releases will depend largely upon the response that we get to these. Hopefully in the meantime we can educate some folks on the things they missed because they were born a little late 😆 ✌️ - Kellie
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: RawGoo on July 20, 2018, 02:28:11 PM
I follow Creepy Co. on Instagram. Here's an exchange on their post of the FANG Shirt.

esidor:
I dig the items you listed but was wondering if this will be an ongoing thing with new shirts released over time. Don’t take this the wrong way but with so many classic Wacky Packages I was kind of disappointed that there was just two shirts.....now I will go buy them.


creepycompany:
@esidor Thanks for your feedback! We only did two shirts to start out for a couple of reasons, main one being the market. Wacky isn’t as recognizable to a portion of our audience, by a very large margin. If money were no object for us, we’d have done dozens! Future releases will depend largely upon the response that we get to these. Hopefully in the meantime we can educate some folks on the things they missed because they were born a little late 😆 ✌️ - Kellie

Perhaps you could tell them that response might be low, not because of lack of interest in Wackys and Wacky products like shirts, but because of the simplified art, not to mention the price?  If they were really well rendered, I could go for the price.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 20, 2018, 03:36:45 PM
Perhaps you could tell them that response might be low, not because of lack of interest in Wackys and Wacky products like shirts, but because of the simplified art, not to mention the price?  If they were really well rendered, I could go for the price.

Those are certainly good points.  For me, it was price and just the fact that it was a t-shirt (of which I already have so many).  It is curious about the simplified art, however.  I am torn as to whether to support the cause and pay $35 or $40 for another t-shirt when I already have so many and just hoping they come out with other non-t-shirt items.  I would happily load up on many of the other items they created with GPK images.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 22, 2018, 02:13:54 PM
For those who are curious, here's the reply I got to my email to Creepy (see a previous post I made for the actual email I sent):

Hey Tom,

Thanks for the input and feedback.  We're just "testing the waters" with this Wacky Pack launch.  Our GPK line also started out small and expanded to what it is today.  If the interest is there the same could happen.  It's also a Topps property license so we're still beholden to what they approve.

Stay creepy,
Jason
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: bigtomi on July 22, 2018, 03:14:36 PM
If the interest is there the same could happen.
Sounds like we could be victim of a Catch-22. The interest is there, but not for this specific stuff. Wrong message could be sent, causing an accidental death...
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on July 23, 2018, 07:50:40 AM
Sounds like we could be victim of a Catch-22. The interest is there, but not for this specific stuff. Wrong message could be sent, causing an accidental death...

Yes, that's exactly what I'm afraid of.  Same thing with Topps.  They release combo WP/GPK sets and then wonder why they don't sell.  Or release amateurish sets with lousy inserts and sales dip.  I guess the only upside is that I'm saving money, but I would happily give it to any company that produces quality Wacky items at a reasonable (and sometimes not even reasonable) price.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: DrDeal on July 23, 2018, 01:42:03 PM
Sounds like we could be victim of a Catch-22. The interest is there, but not for this specific stuff. Wrong message could be sent, causing an accidental death...

I won't be spending money on iffy shirts to possibly cause cool ones to made.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: wormypackages on September 02, 2018, 09:09:51 AM
They are having a 20% off sale. Still pricey but a little better.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on November 26, 2018, 08:11:16 AM
25% off through tonight, for those still thinking about these items.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on December 26, 2018, 03:38:56 PM
Looks like it's around a 30% off sale at Creepy Co.

https://www.creepycompany.com/search?q=wacky%20packages*
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: sco(o)t on February 14, 2019, 05:17:10 AM
I see they are having a sale on throw blankets. Wish they had a Wacky Packages wrapper similar to this GPK one...

https://www.creepycompany.com/collections/v-day-blanket-plush-sale/products/garbage-pail-kids-wax-wrapper-throw-blanket (https://www.creepycompany.com/collections/v-day-blanket-plush-sale/products/garbage-pail-kids-wax-wrapper-throw-blanket)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Yv5C18Jx/GPK-wrapperblanket01-2000x.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yv5C18Jx)
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: drono on February 14, 2019, 12:42:02 PM
I see they are having a sale on throw blankets. Wish they had a Wacky Packages wrapper similar to this GPK one...

https://www.creepycompany.com/collections/v-day-blanket-plush-sale/products/garbage-pail-kids-wax-wrapper-throw-blanket (https://www.creepycompany.com/collections/v-day-blanket-plush-sale/products/garbage-pail-kids-wax-wrapper-throw-blanket)


I'm no marketing guru, but I'd think you'd want a photo of the entire blanket somewhere on the page.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: sco(o)t on February 14, 2019, 01:26:19 PM
I'm no marketing guru, but I'd think you'd want a photo of the entire blanket somewhere on the page.

The photo I added above of the whole blanket is on the page but its a display that changes pics every few seconds. Seems like if you aren't on the correct portion of the page with your cursor, it doesn't always change the picture.
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: Jean Nutty on February 14, 2019, 01:27:55 PM

"the throw comes complete with fold grunge"          :o

never heard that term before
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: crackedjerk on February 14, 2019, 07:18:38 PM
I see they are having a sale on throw blankets. Wish they had a Wacky Packages wrapper similar to this GPK one...

https://www.creepycompany.com/collections/v-day-blanket-plush-sale/products/garbage-pail-kids-wax-wrapper-throw-blanket (https://www.creepycompany.com/collections/v-day-blanket-plush-sale/products/garbage-pail-kids-wax-wrapper-throw-blanket)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Yv5C18Jx/GPK-wrapperblanket01-2000x.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yv5C18Jx)

I think I emailed them asking about producing more Wacky items.  They have some awesome GPK stuff and I believe the only Wacky item was the three enamel pins (which I did buy when they had a sale).  A wacky blanket would be fabulous!
Title: Re: Creepy Co. Merch
Post by: bigtomi on February 16, 2019, 09:13:55 AM
I believe the only Wacky item was the three enamel pins
Fang and Cult 45 shirts, too.