Hi VHers, --
What would you love to see for new VH t-shirt merchandise on tour? I've done some work for the boys, and if you have some great input it could be useful...
Thanks

Hi VHers, --
What would you love to see for new VH t-shirt merchandise on tour? I've done some work for the boys, and if you have some great input it could be useful...
Thanks

What I think would be absolutely fun AND cool to have is one of those old T shirts that used to have a Les Paul positioned on the front as if the person wearing the shirt is actually wearing a Les Paul but replace it with the Frankenstrat.

NOT the no-Michael Anthony/phased in Wolfgang VH 1 album cover. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of the better part of Van Halen fans.

I'd say keep the nostalgia to a minimum. Since the band has declared it a "new band," follow that philosophy and work with new design concepts and/or photos of the current line-up.

Considering the tour is only a month and a half away, I would say they already have their tour merchandise taken care of, so this topic is bogus and useless to your help request.

you would definitely be surprised... nothing's finalized yet.
i'm a lifelong fan myself - just thought i'd tap into the fan base.

NOT the no-Michael Anthony/phased in Wolfgang VH 1 album cover. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of the better part of Van Halen fans.

I'd say keep the nostalgia to a minimum. Since the band has declared it a "new band," follow that philosophy and work with new design concepts and/or photos of the current line-up.

Yes something new and nothing that shits on any of the legacy of the band.

A cool tour book is what I would like to see. Clapton's book last year had reviews of all of his previous tours and it was great.

They should record every show and sell them or give it away for free via their official site. That's how we who are not able to come to the shows could enjoy this hopefully amazing new live music with Dave.

If they want to charge for it that's fine. I think there are lots of fans who are willing to pay to get some decent sounding live Van Halen. Not some shitty bootlegs.

Stickers or decals for the car.

A shirt with the 4 of them on it.

A shirt with the design of the splash page of the official site.

I like the idea of bootlegs from the shows.

They could do like the Allman Brothers Band does and record every show and offer the shows for sale on their website. I'm sure they could strike a deal with that same company that does that.

They could do like the Allman Brothers Band does and record every show and offer the shows for sale on their website. I'm sure they could strike a deal with that same company that does that.

Thats what Joker just posted!

Metallica do that too, the idea of the bootlegs is really cool.

none of these cool ideas will ever happen...this is VH after all....

The Who, Peter Gabriel and Genesis do dvds and cds from each of their concerts here:

http://www.themusic.com

No more black concert shirts!!!

How about a Sweatshirt or Hooded sweatshirt ( White ) with something simple such as the classic logo along with a simple statement 2007 tour or whatever they are calling the tour this time.

How about a Frankenstrat neckbrace?

Retro stuff, without 2007 written on it, so it looks like you bought it back in the day. Bring back the lion with the sunglasses on in a 3/4 baseball jersey.

How about a Frankenstrat neckbrace?

How about Frankie-striped lemons, for rubbing on one's self?

Thats what Joker just posted!

Yeah, but I was pointing out that there is a company that handles the recording for the ABB that they could contact. Plus Joker suggested free, which they would never do. (Not that they would record each show and sell them either.)

Metallica do that too, the idea of the bootlegs is really cool.

Excatly. I just saw Metallica a month ago in Helsinki and bought the whole 2 1/2 hour show afterwards for 9,95 $. They have lots of downloads on their site, some of the shows are for free. It's cheaper to the band to do it this way than release a cd of every show like Pearl Jam did some years ago.

I think they are recording the shows anyway. So why just sell them. They could get couple of extra bucks. And that's one of the reasons they are touring I suppose...

you would definitely be surprised... nothing's finalized yet.
i'm a lifelong fan myself - just thought i'd tap into the fan base.

A brand new 'wings' VH logo, not just retreads of the VH 1 or VH 2 wings album cover logos.

Update for the 'new band' accordingly.

Excatly. I just saw Metallica a month ago in Helsinki and bought the whole 2 1/2 hour show afterwards for 9,95 $. They have lots of downloads on their site, some of the shows are for free. It's cheaper to the band to do it this way than release a cd of every show like Pearl Jam did some years ago.

I think they are recording the shows anyway. So why just sell them. They could get couple of extra bucks. And that's one of the reasons they are touring I suppose...

The Who, Genesis and Peter Gabriel do CDs DVDs combos and a whole tour boxset of every show they do.

http://www.themusic.com

The Who, Genesis and Peter Gabriel do CDs DVDs combos and a whole tour boxset of every show they do.

http://www.themusic.com

Maybe next tour then. Baby steps...

Retro stuff, without 2007 written on it, so it looks like you bought it back in the day. Bring back the lion with the sunglasses on in a 3/4 baseball jersey.



bring back the hammer guy and we'll pretend it's 1984 again

"pay not attention to the fat kid on bass"

check out one of my designs-
used on al's drums.http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/16488925/van_halen_reunion_rehearsals/photo/6/large/

http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/16488925/van_halen_reunion_rehearsals/photo/6/large/

VH logo tupperware.

A shirt that says "The NEW Van Halen! Now with 25% more Van Halen" written across the back!

A VH jersey would be pretty cool. I'm sure more VH-striped items will be made available. I'm expecting t-shirts to be somewhat pricey. I saw Tool earlier this year and the shirts were all about $38 a piece.

Serious merch request... please please please make some decent shirts for women. I am so sick of having to wear guys tops as nightgowns!! :irked:

Women like vests... with shoe string straps... sexy.. fitted and good quality.

:thumb:

Serious merch request... please please please make some decent shirts for women. I am so sick of having to wear guys tops as nightgowns!! :irked:

Women like vests... with shoe string straps... sexy.. fitted and good quality.

:thumb:

I found some great tour shirts including Van Halen on ebay that were made for women. Victorious Pirate is the ebay sellers name. She takes official tour shirts and tailors them to a womans figure. I have bought my wife quite a few for all the different shows we've been to and she loves them. Check it out.

Now for the VH merchandise. I personally like shirts with the tour dates on the back. I think the new old logo they are using is great. It is time to retire the rings logo. That was the Sammy era which is not being represented for this tour. Maybe something like a collage with the old album covers, some cool hats like winter skull caps (no trucker caps please) or even the old painters caps like they had back in 82 & 84. Bring back the tour programs too.

Skullby-doo on ebay also.

How about a CD with some newly recorded music from the band on it?

Make sure there are sizes that fit kids for the next generation of VH fans.
How about some glow in the dark Frankenstrat comdoms ?

Make sure there are sizes that fit kids for the next generation of VH fans.
How about some glow in the dark Frankenstrat comdoms ?

Signature Series??

How about something that is reasonably priced.:irked:

Not sure if this is for real or a Photoshop job but after doing a Google search for "van halen 2007 tour merchandise" I stubbled upon this, http://www.vhtrading.com/forums/view...bcea 46cd0004

I hope that at least the "Original Logo with the Frankenstein Guitar" t-shirt is the real deal.

How about a CD with some newly recorded music from the band on it?

Now that's what we all want.

Not sure if this is for real or a Photoshop job but after doing a Google search for "van halen 2007 tour merchandise" I stubbled upon this, http://www.vhtrading.com/forums/view...bcea 46cd0004


Your link is a dud.

How about something that is reasonably priced.:irked:

Wouldn't it be nice to see t-shirts for, say $15? They'd make a killing, because so many more people would buy one. Nobody wants to pay $30-$40 for a shirt. I know people will, but I certainly won't. Not after the hole in my wallet this show has given me...

How about Michael Anthony bent over a barrel with Eddie shoving his guitar up Mike's ass.

Skullby-doo on ebay also.

Thanks hun, have sent a message to see if they are getting any more on sale!! The off the shoulder ones and backless ones rock! I want one!:thumb:

Any shirts with the fuckin tour dates on the back. Why the hell dont they put the dates on the back these days? Most of the concert shirts i see nowdays look like some shit they sell at JC Penney.

Jelly Beans with the VH logo on them.

Halloween costumes with each band members likeness.

X-mas wrapping paper with each band members face.

VH swatch watches.

VH crock pot, this way when I am making chili it will be like Ed and DLR are making me a bowl of chili.

Jelly Beans with the VH logo on them.

Halloween costumes with each band members likeness.

X-mas wrapping paper with each band members face.

VH swatch watches.

VH crock pot, this way when I am making chili it will be like Ed and DLR are making me a bowl of chili.

With a $30 discount for OLO, of course.

[QUOTE=OLO;863923]

VH swatch watches.

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Hey, I'd actually buy a VH swatch watch, takes me back to 1984!
:headbang:

http://www.monumentstudio.com/workpage.php?id=163#

are those monument studio shirts for real??? they kick ASS!!! if they are real, they would be the coolest shirts i think ive ever seen..

http://www.monumentstudio.com/workpage.php?id=163#

That's pretty cool. I wouldn't mind picking that shirt up.

I doubt the authenticity of these 'World Tour 2007" shirts considering there is no Van Halen 2007 world tour happening. Perhaps they should fake some shirts for the North American 2007 tour. Then they might fool somebody.

Mike is on the shirt. Don't think they would release an official shirt with Mike on it. But the design is cool!

Striped license plate covers !!!

I wouldn't mind the shirt that was shown a little while back with the skull, hot chick in bikini, little devil and the bottle of loon with the original VH logo on it. That shirt was pretty cool looking.

I wouldn't mind the shirt that was shown a little while back with the skull, hot chick in bikini, little devil and the bottle of loon with the original VH logo on it. That shirt was pretty cool looking.

:barf:

I can assure you they are not "fake". We were asked to create shirts for the upcoming tour, but that was months ago. After the tour was canceled our project also was, but these are what came out of it. We aren't even sure what's happening with them, as no one has told us anything on if they're being printed or not. They might have had others made since.

hope it clears it up.

- Pascal
monumentstudio.com

:barf:

What was wrong with it?? I thought it was a pretty cool concept??

What was wrong with it?? I thought it was a pretty cool concept??

I guess I don't share your enthusiasm for it. To each their own.

Striped license plate covers !!!

Hey, do you mean this stuff ???????????????????

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/vaihalenfan/NevadaVHALEN.jpg

I'm hoping for a good mix of some new designs with some retro/classic designs from past tours.

Album covers would be cool too (ones without Mike of course).

Like if they sold a shirt with the Fair Warning cover, that'd be really cool --- or a reproduction of the 1982 Lion with the shades design, etc.

I really hope there is a tour book with full color pics (which is possible based on those professional shots taken recently).

I'm not buying ANY of this overpriced garbage. I never understood how people can cheap out on their tickets and go upper deck and then fork over $50-100 for this crap. Put your $ where it COUNTS, which is the seat your watching the show from.

A shirt with the hamburgers from "Better Off Dead!"

A shirt with the hamburgers from "Better Off Dead!"

Now that would be a funny t-shirt. That's one of my favorite scenes in a movie.

http://www.sptimesphotos.com/blogs/popmusic/uploaded_images/better_off_dead-762094.jpg

Now that would be a funny t-shirt. That's one of my favorite scenes in a movie.

http://www.sptimesphotos.com/blogs/popmusic/uploaded_images/better_off_dead-762094.jpg

One of the funny parts is how they portray the whammy bar in that clip. LOL

I'm not buying ANY of this overpriced garbage. I never understood how people can cheap out on their tickets and go upper deck and then fork over $50-100 for this crap. Put your $ where it COUNTS, which is the seat your watching the show from.


I agree. People will say "$200, no way." And then go spend $100 on beer and crappy items.

Now that would be a funny t-shirt. That's one of my favorite scenes in a movie.

http://www.sptimesphotos.com/blogs/popmusic/uploaded_images/better_off_dead-762094.jpg

That would be the coolest Van Halen shirt ever.

Here's a link to the singing hamburger scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyxBh3C5kvo

Here's a link to the singing hamburger scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyxBh3C5kvo

Thanks! It's still hilarious, even completely out of context!

Thanks! It's still hilarious, even completely out of context!

Recognize the owner of the burger place? Porky himself.:)

It would be good if anyone going to the Charlotte show could survey what merchandise is available, and how much it costs. It'll help me for budgeting. :)

im sure we'll hear all about it tonight

Did they have a Tour program ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/VAN-HALEN-REUNITED-TOUR-2007-T-SHIRT-SIZE-LARGE_W0QQitemZ320163579489QQihZ011QQcategoryZ1050 66QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem





bootleg VH reunion shirts on ebay.. but Mike's pic is on the back?? :eek:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t160/wickett999/van_halen_reunited_tour_2007_004.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/VAN-HALEN-REUNITED-TOUR-2007-T-SHIRT-SIZE-LARGE_W0QQitemZ320163579489QQihZ011QQcategoryZ1050 66QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem





bootleg VH reunion shirts on ebay.. but Mike's pic is on the back?? :eek:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t160/wickett999/van_halen_reunited_tour_2007_004.jpg

These people spend time and money making shirts, and don't take a few minutes to get photos of the band off the Internet. Classic.

Any reviews of the shirts and other merchandise from last night?

Any one?

Bueller?

Bueller?

*silence*






OH COME ON!!! SOMEONE POST SOMETHING ABOUT THE MERCHANDISE!!!!


:)

There are pictures of the official tees in the Charlotte review thread.

There are pictures of the official tees in the Charlotte review thread.

I just reviewed each page of that thread and didn't see any pictures of the official tees.

I just reviewed each page of that thread and didn't see any pictures of the official tees.

Here are the pics, in the "Charlotte" Thread, not the "Review" Thread...

http://www.vhlinks.com/vbforums/showpost.php?p=870298&postcount=565

kinda weak

kinda weak

Aren't they, though? I guess I'm spoiled by all of the past shirts, to which these pale by comparison.

Then again, in fairness maybe the operation is not working with a full head of steam as of yet.

What shirts are available specifically for women?

I am hoping to get my wife one of those "summer" shirts that show off a bit of boobage. :)

Anyone?

What about the Tour program ? Is anyone going to answer ?

What about the Tour program ? Is anyone going to answer ?

i second the motion---all i care about is the tour program

Is the merch from the site-store going to be the same as what's selling at the shows?

Is the merch from the site-store going to be the same as what's selling at the shows?

i would expect prolly so...for those who don't have a show in their market.

Here's what I know:
There are a few more approved designs than those shown here. My favorite shows a pinup girl holding ed's guitar, at the bottom it says 'runnin' with the devil, since '78"

I also hear the online strore MAY offer different tees than those on tour.

I did tons of designs for the tour, but they didn't pick some of my favorites, unfortunately. I did get my art on al's drums though-- so i'm not complaining...

Any word on my VH crock pot idea???

Any word on my VH crock pot idea???

Could it be worse than this? :wtf:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7021/rustycrockpot776007fk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's what I know:
There are a few more approved designs than those shown here. My favorite shows a pinup girl holding ed's guitar, at the bottom it says 'runnin' with the devil, since '78"

I also hear the online strore MAY offer different tees than those on tour.

I did tons of designs for the tour, but they didn't pick some of my favorites, unfortunately. I did get my art on al's drums though-- so i'm not complaining...

There seems to be a debate since the pics are not so clear if it's a 37 or 07. I'm assuming 07 but you know what happens when you assume. ;)

There seems to be a debate since the pics are not so clear if it's a 37 or 07. I'm assuming 07 but you know what happens when you assume. ;)


Yes, I also would be interested in the concept of the artwork on the drum kit.

Could it be worse than this? :wtf:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7021/rustycrockpot776007fk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thats what I am talking about.:thumb:

Hey Rusty, how about a little stew? Now it can be Hey Ed, how about a little stew??

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg

The Charlotte show was awesome!! Merch was pretty cool. Here's the list.... men's shirts; grey t with a red baseball font Van Halen on the front. Black shirt with pinup and kramer. Lack shirt with a new Vh wing logo in gold writing. HAs a crown on the top. Old school black vh logo t shirt. All 35 Bucks. Theres a black hoodie for like 45 with the gold vh logo/crown design. Women's shirts; 2 styles. Red with a small VH log and Van Halen written on front. Pink on with Van Halen written on front. They are kind of like baby dolls with a tapered cut. Both 40 bucks. There are no tour books. There is a bumper sticker that has the logo on it and it says 'I Can Barely See The Road' on it. 10 bucks for that. Other than the Marley T's that is it. Pretty good stuff.

The Charlotte show was awesome!! Merch was pretty cool. Here's the list.... men's shirts; grey t with a red baseball font Van Halen on the front. Black shirt with pinup and kramer. Lack shirt with a new Vh wing logo in gold writing. HAs a crown on the top. Old school black vh logo t shirt. All 35 Bucks. Theres a black hoodie for like 45 with the gold vh logo/crown design. Women's shirts; 2 styles. Red with a small VH log and Van Halen written on front. Pink on with Van Halen written on front. They are kind of like baby dolls with a tapered cut. Both 40 bucks. There are no tour books. There is a bumper sticker that has the logo on it and it says 'I Can Barely See The Road' on it. 10 bucks for that. Other than the Marley T's that is it. Pretty good stuff.

Cool thx for posting a list. They aren't selling the little things? like the necklaces, key chains, coasters etc? Just shirts a hat and a bumper sticker?

I don't recall seeing a hat for sale. I forgot... they have a red Van Halen thong for 15 bucks and a Tote Bag for 15 bucks. I actually saw some dude buy the thong for his girlfriend... who was not there.. the last thong I saw at a merch booth was at a poison/warrant show in 1991. ha ha.

I don't recall seeing a hat for sale. I forgot... they have a red Van Halen thong for 15 bucks and a Tote Bag for 15 bucks. I actually saw some dude buy the thong for his girlfriend... who was not there.. the last thong I saw at a merch booth was at a poison/warrant show in 1991. ha ha.

What color was the thong ? Hopefully Black.
I have to get this for my girl.. I am guessing three is a VH logo right in the money area ....

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg


That is awesome..... A must have.

I think it's funny that some shirts say "World Tour". How can it be a world tour when they're not leaving North America, I wonder...

I think it's funny that some shirts say "World Tour". How can it be a world tour when they're not leaving North America, I wonder...

Sort of like MLB and The "World Series". :D

So is that all of the mechandise from the tour? 5 t-shirts? I'm not so sure that I would buy any of those tee's over the "vintage vh shirt" available over at the vh store. Although I am leaning towards the classic logo shirt or possibly the logo with eagles wings shirt, if I were to purchase one.

If anyone has any further info, pics etc. please post 'em.

Buy the $10 shirt outside the venue!!! Tip, literally check the size before you pay!

$35 for any t-shirt is way too much! I spent enough for the tickets.

The orange shirts, with the VH logo, on the official site link for merchandise is pretty cool though. I wonder if they will sell those?

This was posted at vh@yahoogroups regarding the t-shrts sold at the shows:

"but I wanted to give y'all a heads-up about the current
Tee-Shirts. Some of the graphics are really cool.....& I've got no big
problem paying for an overpriced shirt, as long as it's quality..... but
these shirts are the cheapest rags I've ever seen. And, as they said at
the table...'they run small'...that' s a freaking undestatement. I
bought an XL, which is always what I wear, I'm not a huge guy.....I
tried to exchange for a XXL, but they didn't have ANY. Honestly, this
XL is barely a Large. I can't wear it at all.....so I threw away
$35.....which double sux with these ridiculous ticket prices we're
paying these days. I left the show feeling blown away, only to feel a
little screwed the next day when I 'tried' to put this shirt on.

If somebody wears a large, & wants to pitch a deal at me...just holla...
(it's the front gold wings/crown/ logo & back wings/cities shirt).
Will probably throw it on ebay to try to recoup a couple bucks for it.
It's quite a shame. I looked at the offical van-halen.com website for a
contact to inquire about 'merchandise' & hopefully to try to exchange
or at least file a complaint, but obviously the new 'store' is not
functional yet. I emailed the only contact I've got on the 'Inside' but
I expect my plea to be ignored.

Anyway - just wanted to let y'all know to know this....BE CAREFUL!"

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg

I guess coming to Canada makes it a World Tour....oh yeah....the Yankees are World Champions of Baseball......what country came in second huh?

But I will be buying that shirt

There was a mention of a hoodie for $70.

If anyone hs a photo of that, I'd like to see it.

Thanks!

Buy the $10 shirt outside the venue!!! Tip, literally check the size before you pay!


and watch the ink disappear in a few months!

you get what you pay for...

Hey guys,
I bought 3 shirts (1 for me and 2 for friends). I got the shirt with the pin up girl above and it's cool but they really are thin. The material will not lasy years of wear. I recently bought a shirt from VH Gear site and that is much better qua;ity for $35.

Just my thoughts....I still had to buy a shirt...even if the quality is worse than I had hoped.

This was posted at vh@yahoogroups regarding the t-shrts sold at the shows:

"but I wanted to give y'all a heads-up about the current
Tee-Shirts. Some of the graphics are really cool.....& I've got no big
problem paying for an overpriced shirt, as long as it's quality..... but
these shirts are the cheapest rags I've ever seen. And, as they said at
the table...'they run small'...that' s a freaking undestatement. I
bought an XL, which is always what I wear, I'm not a huge guy.....I
tried to exchange for a XXL, but they didn't have ANY. Honestly, this
XL is barely a Large. I can't wear it at all.....so I threw away
$35.....which double sux with these ridiculous ticket prices we're
paying these days. I left the show feeling blown away, only to feel a
little screwed the next day when I 'tried' to put this shirt on.

If somebody wears a large, & wants to pitch a deal at me...just holla...
(it's the front gold wings/crown/ logo & back wings/cities shirt).
Will probably throw it on ebay to try to recoup a couple bucks for it.
It's quite a shame. I looked at the offical van-halen.com website for a
contact to inquire about 'merchandise' & hopefully to try to exchange
or at least file a complaint, but obviously the new 'store' is not
functional yet. I emailed the only contact I've got on the 'Inside' but
I expect my plea to be ignored.

Anyway - just wanted to let y'all know to know this....BE CAREFUL!"

Remember the chapter in Crazy From The Heat about bootleg t-shirts ? It sounds like Dave is up to his old tricks again.

Here are the pics, in the "Charlotte" Thread, not the "Review" Thread...

http://www.vhlinks.com/vbforums/showpost.php?p=870298&postcount=565

There is also a black hoodie with the same eagle design (top left in the pic) on it for $65.

Also, I didn't see it mentioned, the baseball hat comes in black and khaki for (hold on to your hat.....................) $35, that's right, $35!! I bought one anyway since I'm a hat guy.

There is also a black Ski hat beanie with a red VH logo on the front for I think $25. A VH logo wrist band $10, and of course the eagle design tote bag for $15.:headbang:

I'll chime in and say that absolutely, these are the cheapest, thinnest, smallest T-shirts in the history of the earth.

Seriously...Wal Mart thinks these shirts are cheap.

I bought a small pink VH shirt for my daughter, thinking that since she's young, she could grow into it.

It fits her now....AND SHE IS FOUR.

Wife got a men's large...yeah, she has big hooters, but a men's large should be big on her....it was tight.

I went for 3XL. I'm 6'4", 250+, and I bought 3XL and am afraid to wash it.

I'm 190 lbs so I'm guessing they have a few shirts for me.

I'll be buying at least 2-3. :headbang:

I shot Venom Thrust a PM to ask him to inform Janie (if she doesn't laready know) that the tour swag is of sub-standard quality. It may be too late do do anything about it now but hopefully by the time I see them the quality will have gotten better.

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg

if anyone is going to a show soon ill send you 50 dollars on paypal for you to ship me this shirt in large

Remember the chapter in Crazy From The Heat about bootleg t-shirts ? It sounds like Dave is up to his old tricks again.

I wish I knew where the hell my copy of that book is. I haven't been able to locate it since we moved from California last year.

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg

Cool pic. I agree. I bought a few shirts but this one by far is my favorite shirt offered! The distressed look and the old fashioned pinup girl with the since 78 rules!:)

if anyone is going to a show soon ill send you 50 dollars on paypal for you to ship me this shirt in large

Going Friday..... I am sure I could work something out with you.

Email me.
punk5150@optonline.net

merch booth in front of the entrance to the Greensboro Colliseum

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6134/p1020535ni0.jpg

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg


"Best shirt offered" in terms of what, quality? There seems to b a lot of complaints regarding the quality of the shirts being sold at the shows. I do like the design, though. Pretty cool.

BTW, guitard...thanks for posting the pic of the merch booth!

thanks all-
i did the art for the shirt and it was a THRILL to say the least.
also the art that is on al's drums.

http://www.derekgores.com

I even like that red shirt from the merch booth, First Ive seen it.

The shirts are awful. Not any cool designs on any of them. I really like the newer logo better than the old DLR version that they are using again. The one with the chick holding the guitar looks like some cheap bootleg shirt you'd find some drifter selling out in the parking lot.

if they were gonna go retro , how cool would the hammer man or the lion with sunglasses be on a shirt....

damn...

got a parking lot tee with really cool stuff on it, like a then and now on front and back with tour dates but the dude gave me the wrong size...pisses me off

Damn , I`m gonna be spending over $100 for 3 shirts when the tour hits Oakland:yell: :D

What brand are the official shirts at the show?

if they were gonna go retro , how cool would the hammer man or the lion with sunglasses be on a shirt....

damn...

got a parking lot tee with really cool stuff on it, like a then and now on front and back with tour dates but the dude gave me the wrong size...pisses me off


Hey is there any way you could post pic of that shirt? I saw just a very quick glimpse of some dude wearing one on youtube but could barely even see it.

How about a CD with some newly recorded music from the band on it?

Now that, I can agree with!
Release a fucking album!

CASHGRAB TOUR!

The only good thing about it is they won't be releasing any new screw tunes before they tour.

Choke down "Jump" and we'll all be fine.

I wonder if the shirts were, say $20 each and were nice quality, if they would make more money. Casual fans probably won't spend $35-$40 for a crappy shirt. Hell, I've been waiting 22 years for this tour and I won't.

Damn , I`m gonna be spending over $100 for 3 shirts when the tour hits Oakland:yell: :D

Depending on what it looks like, I'll probably buy the hoodie, and the "Runnin' with the Devil since '78" shirt. I'll have a look-see at what's being offered in the parking lot.

Most likely, a good portion of these will end up at The Van Halen Store either before the tour is over, or shortly after, and for much less than $35.

Depending on what it looks like, I'll probably buy the hoodie, and the "Runnin' with the Devil since '78" shirt. I'll have a look-see at what's being offered in the parking lot.

I bought a hoodie and it is good thick material, the best value of all the swag I think. I actually wish it didn't zip down the middle and instead was a pullover but...oh well.

Hey is there any way you could post pic of that shirt? I saw just a very quick glimpse of some dude wearing one on youtube but could barely even see it.

ill take a pic of it...how do i upload the pic here???

thanks all-
i did the art for the shirt and it was a THRILL to say the least.
also the art that is on al's drums.

http://www.derekgores.com


Awesome work man! Love the shirt and the distressed look!!

i uploaded the pics of the shirt to photobucket....heres the link..hopefully u can view if you scroll down...

if anyone knows how to post them directly to this..please do so!!

thanks

http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc107/myoung5150/

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc107/myoung5150/DSCN0596.jpg

and the other one,sorry so big.http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc107/myoung5150/DSCN0597.jpg

I want to load up on Merch but I'm going to 3 concerts within the spank of one week haha so my bank account will be bone dry.

hey i want to know where you can get a pair of Eddie's striped high tops. those are the bomb for sure.

i spent 200 bucks in 04, and am sure i will top that this time

Hey man wanna buy some junk?
35 bucks for that shitty looking hat-what a joke!
Where's the ten dollar sticker?
Fools, I live with fools.

:rolleyes:

That tye dye shirt looks ridiculous.

i uploaded the pics of the shirt to photobucket....heres the link..hopefully u can view if you scroll down...

if anyone knows how to post them directly to this..please do so!!

thanks

http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc107/myoung5150/


Thanks alot for uploading those pics MikeKramer. How much were they selling them for?

Those bootleg shirts blow!

BTW I PM'd Venom Thrust about the quality issue of the swag and he sadi he would mention it to Janie (if she isn't already aware of the problem).

Those bootleg shirts blow!

BTW I PM'd Venom Thrust about the quality issue of the swag and he sadi he would mention it to Janie (if she isn't already aware of the problem).


I don't wanna read all the way back. What are the problems? Printing? Cheap tees?

Nevermind, I read back. What brand are the tees?

I don't wanna read all the way back. What are the problems? Printing? Cheap tees?

Nevermind, I read back. What brand are the tees?

They are made in Pakistan. The tag says TULTEX|Fine Jersey. The problem is the shirts are thinish and slightly under sized.

The quality of the artwork is good though.

I feel sorry for any loser who picks up a sorry knock-off outside a show.

dont buy knockoffs

I feel sorry for any loser who picks up a sorry knock-off outside a show.

Some of my favorite shirts from the day, the 80's was knock off VH shirts with creative graphics. They are all long thrown out hehe but they were the coolest part of leaving the show in the day. Walking around and hunting down the coolest ones. Hey I was a teenager. I know the bands don't like it but there's something rock and roll about pirate t-shirts, well at least there was in 1982. hehe I kinda got that feeling again when leaving the VH show on 10/1 but I refrained. Anyway ....sometimes those shirts are cool!

Some of my favorite shirts from the day, the 80's was knock off VH shirts with creative graphics. They are all long thrown out hehe but they were the coolest part of leaving the show in the day. Walking around and hunting down the coolest ones. Hey I was a teenager. I know the bands don't like it but there's something rock and roll about pirate t-shirts, well at least there was in 1982. hehe I kinda got that feeling again when leaving the VH show on 10/1 but I refrained. Anyway ....sometimes those shirts are cool!

You have a great attitude.

They are made in Pakistan. The tag says TULTEX|Fine Jersey. The problem is the shirts are thinish and slightly under sized.

I don't think I've even heard of Tultex. When they go cheap, they sure dig deep. I thought they'd be Gildan tees, which are inexpensive but undersized.

The 'thinish' thing may be intentional (I doubt it), but there's a lot of that out right now.

hi guys

for some legal reason, they weren't allowed to reissue the hammer guy or lion sunglasses designs. also couldn't use the old album covers. by the way, FEA merch is the company making the tees. thinner/fitted tees are the trend across the industry these days-- it really isn't to rip us off. i happen to know that more than 100 designs were pitched to the boys (dave and al do the merch reviews apparently), and these were what they liked. there was a ton of great stuff. i hear there is a *chance* there will be some 'web exclusive' tees a bit later on. some very cool options in there...

http://www.derekgores.com

hi guys

for some legal reason, they weren't allowed to reissue the hammer guy or lion sunglasses designs. also couldn't use the old album covers. by the way, FEA merch is the company making the tees. thinner/fitted tees are the trend across the industry these days-- it really isn't to rip us off. i happen to know that more than 100 designs were pitched to the boys (dave and al do the merch reviews apparently), and these were what they liked. there was a ton of great stuff. i hear there is a *chance* there will be some 'web exclusive' tees a bit later on. some very cool options in there...

http://www.derekgores.com


Very cool to read your information on all this. Please keep us posted on those shirts if they become available...if you can. Thx!

This is funny because the really only good quality concert tees i own are Tultex brand. Or atleast the ones i have are great quality. Most other brands are Gildan which kinda suck in my opinion.

This is funny because the really only good quality concert tees i own are Tultex brand. Or atleast the ones i have are great quality. Most other brands are Gildan which kinda suck in my opinion.

Gildan sucks.

ive never even read a tag to see who makes a shirt

ive never even read a tag to see who makes a shirt

That's why they make a $34.00 profit on a $35.00 shirt.

Quick question: I wear a medium, should I buy an extra large?

get a 2X

I got the Runnin w/ devil shirt, and the 79 shirt, and they are both very nice material, compaired to the 2004 shirts. I cant stand the heavy black cotton. the new ones feel like the old school shirts, thin, softer material. good for texas


That's why they make a $34.00 profit on a $35.00 shirt.

I wish they hadn't plastered "07" all over everything. I'm kind of not entirely in love with the whole Mikey-out/Wolfie in thing, so I'm not really as big a fan of the '07 version of VH.

I wish they hadn't plastered "07" all over everything. I'm kind of not entirely in love with the whole Mikey-out/Wolfie in thing, so I'm not really as big a fan of the '07 version of VH.

They've seen your post and are making adjustments as we speak.

...I cant stand the heavy black cotton. the new ones feel like the old school shirts, thin, softer material. good for texas

True enough, as it'll come apart after the second washing and you'll be able to use it as a bandana or shop rag. :D

Quick question: I wear a medium, should I buy an extra large?

I usually wear a medium, bought the large "Runnin' with the Devil since '78" shirt and it fits...but I decided not to throw it in the dryer!

I may just buy the Vintage VH Logo shirt from the VhH Store instead. I'm still waiting for Jeff's reply about the quality of said shirt.

I may just buy the Vintage VH Logo shirt from the VhH Store instead. I'm still waiting for Jeff's reply about the quality of said shirt.

I wanted that But I don't like the guitar on the back and thye seem to only have larger sizes.

I may just buy the Vintage VH Logo shirt from the VhH Store instead. I'm still waiting for Jeff's reply about the quality of said shirt.

Quality of that shirt is excellent, I bought that shirt from VH Store and it is great and I've even dried it and it hasn't shrunk.

Quality of that shirt is excellent, I bought that shirt from VH Store and it is great and I've even dried it and it hasn't shrunk.


I have both shirts (concert and from EVH Store) and the website is much better quality.

They are made in Pakistan. The tag says TULTEX|Fine Jersey. The problem is the shirts are thinish and slightly under sized.

The quality of the artwork is good though.

Heh...try buying a shirt at a concert in Japan.

Their "large" is equal to a "medium" here in the U.S.

Heh...try buying a shirt at a concert in Japan.

Their "large" is equal to a "medium" here in the U.S.

Same in Europe...in Austria I bought 2 extra large shirts....needless to say.....I need to lose some weight....

and the other one,sorry so big.http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc107/myoung5150/DSCN0597.jpg

I guess Toronto doesn't exist...yet Montreal does?:wtf:

I feel sorry for any loser who picks up a sorry knock-off outside a show.

I don't know what part of the country you live in, but I've had very good luck in finding top quality "parking lot shirts" after whatever show I attend.

I've seen some really creative artwork and designs on those shirts, and been very pleased with the shirt I bought from some guy for $10 or $15.

Many of them have outlasted the official merch shirts I bought at the show, too. Including Van Halen.

I bought a really cool shirt (official merch, mind you) at a VH show in L.A. back in '92, and after the first washing the ink just cracked and peeled right off. I was pissed!

I've only encountered 1 instance where a parking lot shirt I bought was garbage. The ink faded big time after washing it twice.

That's why they make a $34.00 profit on a $35.00 shirt.
Not even close.

The venue gets a nice fat cut from every sale. In fact, for some of the smaller acts, they don't sell t-shirts because the venue gets so much, and it's a pain hauling them around - only to make a buck or two for each shirt.

Case in point ~ Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush (quoting Frank himself):

I've decided not to bring merchandise anymore, because the clubs take a lot of the money and my people have to do all of the work... not to mention the expense of making them, shipping, etc.

Last time out we sold a lot of shirts. But, in the end, I was lucky if I made two or three dollars a shirt, on an item that sold for twenty dollars or more. That's way unfair, as far as I'm concerned. People told me to raise the prices, in order to make a bit more, like other bands do. And we even had to do that in some cases, because some venues insisted. But I was just not comfortable with that. So, for two bucks or so? That would be fine if we were playing arenas and selling thousands, or even large places where we could sell more. But it just isn't worth putting my guys (and my wife) through all the work for a couple of bucks.

We'll continue to offer merchandise online, and maybe we'll even sell it again one day at the shows, but that would only be if we can negotiate better terms from these clubs... some of them take a really large percentage, and have alot of ridiculous "policies."

...Case in point ~ Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush (quoting Frank himself):

I've decided not to bring merchandise anymore, because the clubs take a lot of the money and my people have to do all of the work... not to mention the expense of making them, shipping, etc.

Last time out we sold a lot of shirts. But, in the end, I was lucky if I made two or three dollars a shirt, on an item that sold for twenty dollars or more. That's way unfair, as far as I'm concerned. People told me to raise the prices, in order to make a bit more, like other bands do. And we even had to do that in some cases, because some venues insisted. But I was just not comfortable with that. So, for two bucks or so? That would be fine if we were playing arenas and selling thousands, or even large places where we could sell more. But it just isn't worth putting my guys (and my wife) through all the work for a couple of bucks.

We'll continue to offer merchandise online, and maybe we'll even sell it again one day at the shows, but that would only be if we can negotiate better terms from these clubs... some of them take a really large percentage, and have alot of ridiculous "policies."

You know something? Good for Marino. The guy "gets it", and always has. Every time that I saw him in the seventies, if the sound was a tad off, or if his performance was not quite up to par, he'd take the time to apologise to the audience. He was usually extremely gracious upon meeting "unexpected" (pardon the pun) fans, and always seemed genuinely interested in his fan's opinions.

Look, I could be wrong about the guy. Yet this has been my experience. Your mileage may vary. ;) :thumb:

I may just buy the Vintage VH Logo shirt from the VhH Store instead. I'm still waiting for Jeff's reply about the quality of said shirt.

I bought this shirt about four years ago and it's still in pretty good condition; so I would say that yes it is pretty good quality. It is silkscreened unlike some of the other vintage ones they have. I am talking about the one with the classic logo from VH1; it also has the small guitar and "Atomic Punk" on the back.

As a general rule, shirt quality improved in the early 90s. I still have and wear my shirts from the FUCK tour, the 93 tour, the Balance tour, and of course the 2004 tour. Giant or Anvil make the best shirts, IMO.

and the other one,sorry so big.http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc107/myoung5150/DSCN0597.jpg

Hahah I love it! I bought two of these outside the show. I LOVE the bootleg concert t, don't see why anyone would "feel sorry" for us for spending 20 bucks for 2 t-shirts that look better than the crap they are selling inside for 40 bucks.

I got one in black and one of the tye dyes.

Didn't know if anybody had asked this or answered it already but did anybody see any kids shirts???

A frankenstein-striped athletic supporter w/matching cup. :devil:

That is another bummer about Mohegan Sun in CT. There is never anybody selling bootleg shirts. Atleast I've never seen it. As far as quality when I went to see Roger Waters there were guys in the parking lot selling shirts, one came up to us I took a look at it it was a Haines shirt 100% cotton (yes I looked at the tag) and it was heavy. The printing was thick and he wanted only 10 bucks for it. Unfortunately he didn't have an x-large so I had to pass. One thing he kept sayin to people though was that the shirts inside are only one sided and his were 2 so you should buy his. Needless to say he was full of shit on that.

Hah I just noticed that the pick of Wolfie was from 2004 on that shirt.

That is another bummer about Mohegan Sun in CT. There is never anybody selling bootleg shirts. Atleast I've never seen it. As far as quality when I went to see Roger Waters there were guys in the parking lot selling shirts, one came up to us I took a look at it it was a Haines shirt 100% cotton (yes I looked at the tag) and it was heavy. The printing was thick and he wanted only 10 bucks for it. Unfortunately he didn't have an x-large so I had to pass. One thing he kept sayin to people though was that the shirts inside are only one sided and his were 2 so you should buy his. Needless to say he was full of shit on that.

Hey, nothing wrong with a little salesmanship. Those guys have to hustle!

Yeah I noticed the wolfie pic must be old..cause he's got a guitar in his hands! Love that they photoshopped him in there. Maybe they got the same guys who did the MA-less album covers!

Yeah I noticed the wolfie pic must be old..cause he's got a guitar in his hands! Love that they photoshopped him in there. !

And they left the red eye. :thumb: Quality.

Is it just me, or do I not see a TORONTO date on the back of that shirt?

Is it just me, or do I not see a TORONTO date on the back of that shirt?haha,it's not on there,good eye!

Is it just me, or do I not see a TORONTO date on the back of that shirt?

Like I said, I feel sorry for folks who buy these.

Toronto isnt on there but i dont give 2 shits cause im in Philly...THAT is on there....and dont feel sorry for me Wingnut...its not your money so why should you care...

I may just buy the Vintage VH Logo shirt from the VH Store instead. I'm still waiting for Jeff's reply about the quality of said shirt.

I got tired of waiting for Jeff's reply so I went ahead and bought the vintage VH logo shirt with Ed's black and white guitar and atomic punk written underneath it from the VH Store. With the shipping and all it came to over $40 but if the swag is really that bad at the shows, then this shirt will be worth it over anything I may purchase at Nassau Coliseum next month.

:brickwall Toronto isnt on there but i dont give 2 shits cause im in Philly...THAT is on there....and dont feel sorry for me Wingnut...its not your money so why should you care...

Hahaha yeah really...seriously who doesn't love a bootleg t-shirt?! I usually like to get a couple mispellings or what have you, but I guess a missing city will have to do.

As long as the city I was in is on there who cares?

Must haves on a bootleg shirt-

1.City we are in
2. VH logos
3. As many highly pixelated photos as you can fit on both sides of a t-shirt.
4. $15 or better

BOOM! I declare the Philly bootleg shirts a resounding success!!! I feel sorry for those who's souls are so devoid of humanity that they can't enjoy a cheap knockoff t-shirt.

Please people, post more pics of your local bootleg shirts. The only ones I saw in Charlotte where the Black VH logo ones that looked frankly exactly like the ones being sold inside, except for 20 bucks. Which in my opinion is too much, but that's what the guy I was talking to paid.

i wish we had pics of every piece of merchandise

http://www.geocities.com/lpatrickjr/VHNJ

I picked out the $40 black vintage logo shirt from Pakistan last night... Going by what I read here, I selected an XL, which fits like my L shirts at home... Thankfully...

HOWEVER!!

Now that it's washed and worn - I realize the fucking logo isn't even centered on the shirt, NOR is it level...

Fucking gayer than a sailor-hat wearing Roth humping an inflatable microphone...

I picked out the $40 black vintage logo shirt from Pakistan last night... Going by what I read here, I selected an XL, which fits like my L shirts at home... Thankfully...

HOWEVER!!

Now that it's washed and worn - I realize the fucking logo isn't even centered on the shirt, NOR is it level...

Fucking gayer than a sailor-hat wearing Roth humping an inflatable microphone...

Like I said, I feel sorry for folks who buy these.

Like I said, I feel sorry for folks who buy these.

I hadn't bought a concert shirt since Pink Floyd in 1994... For some reason, I just couldn't say no last night... :drunk:

I hadn't bought a concert shirt since Pink Floyd in 1994... For some reason, I just couldn't say no last night... :drunk:

Oh crap. Sorry I misunderstood. I thought you'd bought a cheapy from a street corner.

So an official shirt had the logo way-off center?

Oh crap. Sorry I misunderstood. I thought you'd bought a cheapy from a street corner.

So an official shirt had the logo way-off center?

Yes... Off-center and a few degrees tilted... Make sure ya'll take a good look first when they bring it to you... I wish I did... I just assumed...

Oh well... At least it's in English and not Pakistananiese... :smokin:

I thought the official shirts at the show were $35.00???

Oh crap. Sorry I misunderstood. I thought you'd bought a cheapy from a street corner.

So an official shirt had the logo way-off center?

Hahaha yeah..he should have spent 10 bucks on the bootleg outside.

Yes... Off-center and a few degrees tilted... Make sure ya'll take a good look first when they bring it to you... I wish I did... I just assumed...

Oh well... At least it's in English and not Pakistananiese... :smokin:

that's pretty poor quality control dude...hope they have it together in TO tonight...

Hahaha yeah..he should have spent 10 bucks on the bootleg outside.

Even worse. "Get your shirts here! 2007 tour shirts with 1984 and 2004 tour shots complete with red-eye"

"Cool I want one!" :D

So how is it that these vendors can even be outside the venue selling this stuff? Isn't what they're doing illegal? Just wondering.

So how is it that these vendors can even be outside the venue selling this stuff? Isn't what they're doing illegal? Just wondering.

Check out chapter Wars and Remembrance in Dave's book. Dave details the bands' battle with bootleggers in his usual entertaining & colorful way.

Check out chapter Wars and Remembrance in Dave's book. Dave details the bands' battle with bootleggers in his usual entertaining & colorful way.

What's his book title?

What's his book title?

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I got tired of waiting for Jeff's reply so I went ahead and bought the vintage VH logo shirt with Ed's black and white guitar and atomic punk written underneath it from the VH Store. With the shipping and all it came to over $40 but if the swag is really that bad at the shows, then this shirt will be worth it over anything I may purchase at Nassau Coliseum next month.

You won't be dissapointed. I have the shirt from the VHStore and I had the vendoe show me the current tour shirt. No comparison except for the logo of course. The tour shirt is much thinner and the logo isn't as big. The back of the tour shirt just says 2007 world tour, no dates. IMHO the VHstore is a much better shirt.

I thought the official shirts at the show were $35.00???

If I recall, I think it's size dependent ie $35 S-M-L, $40 XL-XXL
Not certain, I thought I paid $40... Maybe it was $35... I do remember for a fact the beers were only $6.00!! A dollar cheaper than RUSH !! <LOL>

If I recall, I think it's size dependent ie $35 S-M-L, $40 XL-XXL
Not certain, I thought I paid $40... Maybe it was $35... I do remember for a fact the beers were only $6.00!! A dollar cheaper than RUSH !! <LOL>


They lowered the price because Rush fans drink for quality (a couple high end beers), VH fans drink for quantity (10-12 large beers).

Kind of like when I went to Super Bowl XL. The Seattle fans were shocked when they saw us Steeler fans throwing down beers like they were water. 2 cultures colliding.

did some tweaking, cleaned it up - check it out and throw some ideas @ me!
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So how is it that these vendors can even be outside the venue selling this stuff? Isn't what they're doing illegal? Just wondering.

Well, it's illegal to smoke grass too, but there were lots of people doing that in philly as well.

I'd say in the grand scheme of things, bootleg t-shirt sales aren't exactly top of the list for Philly's finest.

That's not to say it's legal though.

Even worse. "Get your shirts here! 2007 tour shirts with 1984 and 2004 tour shots complete with red-eye"

"Cool I want one!" :D

Dude, I admire your passion and dedication to spending $40 for a fucking t-shirt that doesn't even look that great at a concert...but I think you are missing the point.

There are some people who ALWAYS need to buy an official t-shirt at a show...they are "collectors,"...to them it's worth 40 bucks, even if it doesn't look that great, or is made cheaply, or features defects (as is apparantly true for this crop of VH shirts).

There are others who think spending that kind of cash on a fucking t shirt is absolutely ridiculous (and people who do are the "fools"), but when they see the bootlegs outside think nothing of spending 10 lousy bucks for what is basically the same thing - a momento of the show, and something to wear when you are jogging so the person in front of you says "hey that guy went to the Van Halen concert!"

For 10 bucks, even the lousiest bootleg t-shirt delivers on those purposes.

They aren't for everyone, but I'm sure you'd understand why it's pretty hard to be dissapointed in a $10 shirt, and it's pretty easy to find flaws in a $40 shirt.

I don't buy either with any regularity, but I'm much more inclined to go with the bootleg. In Philly, I got both! My guest was kind enough to treat me to a since 1978 official T, and I was only too happy to pick up a couple of the counterfiets outside.

Dude, I admire your passion and dedication to spending $40 for a fucking t-shirt that doesn't even look that great at a concert...but I think you are missing the point.

There are some people who ALWAYS need to buy an official t-shirt at a show...they are "collectors,"...to them it's worth 40 bucks, even if it doesn't look that great, or is made cheaply, or features defects (as is apparantly true for this crop of VH shirts).

There are others who think spending that kind of cash on a fucking t shirt is absolutely ridiculous (and people who do are the "fools"), but when they see the bootlegs outside think nothing of spending 10 lousy bucks for what is basically the same thing - a momento of the show, and something to wear when you are jogging so the person in front of you says "hey that guy went to the Van Halen concert!"

For 10 bucks, even the lousiest bootleg t-shirt delivers on those purposes.

They aren't for everyone, but I'm sure you'd understand why it's pretty hard to be dissapointed in a $10 shirt, and it's pretty easy to find flaws in a $40 shirt.

I don't buy either with any regularity, but I'm much more inclined to go with the bootleg. In Philly, I got both! My guest was kind enough to treat me to a since 1978 official T, and I was only too happy to pick up a couple of the counterfiets outside.

I am glad I bought the VHII replica tour shirt from the VH Store a few years back. It is in great shape still too. I also have the VH original album cover logo t-shirt from the VH Store the back has the Frankenstrat and says Atomic Punk. I got that a few years back too. I may get the Runnin' With the Devil since 78' shirt or even a sweatshirt possibly. Nothing wrong with bootleg shirts. Just machine wash all t-shirts cold, (dry for a few minutes or not all) and hang dry the remainder of the time. The tees last alot longer this way! I am t-shirt collector!

For some reason, they have cracked down on the bootleg t-shirt dudes outside the shows at the Boston Garden over the past few years. Other than the artists merch store (sales only), it was the only other place I'd get my shirts. Come on, 35-40 for a friggin shirt! I have better places to spend that money. Hopefully at the Worcester DCU, there will be some guys selling.

I have never had a problem with a bootleg shirt, other than getting a large when asking for an XL. You get what you pay for, and I hammer them down to $10!!! Tip: Just check size before you pay!

I ended up getting the vintage tee at the show. It was a little thinner and more sleek looking then the ones from previous tours. I bought it because I always buy 1 shirt.

They lowered the price because Rush fans drink for quality (a couple high end beers), VH fans drink for quantity (10-12 large beers).

Kind of like when I went to Super Bowl XL. The Seattle fans were shocked when they saw us Steeler fans throwing down beers like they were water. 2 cultures colliding.

I'm surprised they don't sell chardonay at Police concerts.

the merch was soooooooooooooo much better on the 2004 tour.

I dont really care for any of those shirts.

Hi VHers, --
What would you love to see for new VH t-shirt merchandise on tour? I've done some work for the boys, and if you have some great input it could be useful...
Thanks
Would love to see a shirt that say's .... Van Halen... I can barley see the road ....

Are there any kid sized shirts for sale? I want to get one for my son, but maybe an adult small that is put in the dryer once will fit him.

i did not see anything in Toronto for the wee ones...i'd love to pick somethin up too...your shrink in the wash trick might be the best program...

Are there any kid sized shirts for sale? I want to get one for my son, but maybe an adult small that is put in the dryer once will fit him.

Depending on how old your son is you can get an adult small and it will fit him. I picked up one for my son that went with me, He is 9 and the small fit him fine. I also got one for my 7 year old and it is a little big but I'm sure once through the dryer and it will be fine. Other wise over at VanHalenstore.com they have the 1979 tour shirts in all sizes down to xsmall youth size. I also purchased one of those for my 7 yearold a year ago and it fit him great.

Are there any kid sized shirts for sale? I want to get one for my son, but maybe an adult small that is put in the dryer once will fit him.


Yeah, buy him a LARGE and wash it a few times.
It will surely shrink down to a small for a kid.

These shirts are the SHITTIEST quality I have ever seen in my life.

If you people dropped cash down for this crapola after you looked at what you were paying for, your are surely FUCKING IDIOTS with TOO MUCH MONEY on your hands.

Buy a white t-shirt and a Sharpie and sketch a VH logo on it.
Or better yet, mail it to Ed's house. He'll paint one up for you for $25,000.

make sure you buy a size up, the shirts run small. I bought a 2xl and I am glad I did it fits like a xl...

make sure you buy a size up, the shirts run small. I bought a 2xl and I am glad I did it fits like a xl...

Make sure you buy, like, 2 sizes up, as they run incredibly small and shrink in the washer/dryer. Oh well, whaddaya want for only 35 bucks:)

Yeah, buy him a LARGE and wash it a few times.
It will surely shrink down to a small for a kid.

These shirts are the SHITTIEST quality I have ever seen in my life.

If you people dropped cash down for this crapola after you looked at what you were paying for, your are surely FUCKING IDIOTS with TOO MUCH MONEY on your hands.

Buy a white t-shirt and a Sharpie and sketch a VH logo on it.
Or better yet, mail it to Ed's house. He'll paint one up for you for $25,000.

WOW!! Dude, have a beer.

I got tired of waiting for Jeff's reply so I went ahead and bought the vintage VH logo shirt with Ed's black and white guitar and atomic punk written underneath it from the VH Store. With the shipping and all it came to over $40 but if the swag is really that bad at the shows, then this shirt will be worth it over anything I may purchase at Nassau Coliseum next month.

My vintage logo shirt arrived today. It is flippin' sweeeeeet!
So now I'm covered just in case I hate the quality of the shirts on November 8 :thumb: .

However I will add one important note about the vintage logo t-shirt. I normally where my shirts in XL. I bought this one in XXL just to be safe (even though it cost $2.00 more). And my hunch was right. It fits like my normal XL t-shirt, so buy it one size larger than your normal size.

Peace.
AP5150

the quality of the merch. at the toronto shows was disappointing to say the least, and NO programs either

although i did see one guy wearing his authentic 1984 tour shirt and that was pretty sweet....

Make sure you buy, like, 2 sizes up, as they run incredibly small and shrink in the washer/dryer. Oh well, whaddaya want for only 35 bucks:)

Holy crap, I couldn't believe how my shirt had shrunk after one washing.

I think I'll put it away untill VH hit Florida and then try to exchange it for a bigger one. I'll tell them I bought it earlier that night.

The merch selection was pretty weak. I bought the tote bag for the daughter and think that will last longer that the shirts.

How about a 3/4 VH (75% original!) shirt with 2007 on the back!!!

I don't see the fuss. The tees are supposed to have that worn distressed/vintage look. It is the style they seem to be going for. They look to be fitted tees. That is why they run small. I know this look, and the quality of these types of shirts isn't alot of people's favorites, but it is an in thing still. Apparently people want something old school. Shirts like this are always overpriced for how they are made. Check em' out before if you want one buy one or not I say. You can also get a decent bootleg tee outside for $10 to $20.

Are there any kid sized shirts for sale? I want to get one for my son, but maybe an adult small that is put in the dryer once will fit him.

If appeared from the shirt that I purchased that all shirts are kid-sized. Just wash it until it shrinks or dissolves.

Seriously, I own 25 VH shirts. If you really want a good shirt, buy the ones at VanHalen Store.

Is there a 2007 tour book??

If I am a Large size in T-shirt what size would be best after it shrinks????
Thanks

If I am a Large size in T-shirt what size would be best after it shrinks????
Thanks

I hate word problems.

I bought a bunch of stuff in 2004, and it was all pretty good.

What's with the junk this time around?

So how is it that these vendors can even be outside the venue selling this stuff? Isn't what they're doing illegal? Just wondering.

On venue property, yes. It's illegal. But, still, you get people who decide the take a chance and sell it on-site anyways.

Off the venue property (across the street, in a liquor store parking lot, etc.), it's hard to say so. There's only so far internal security for any band can go when it comes to stuff like that.

When we saw them in L.A. in '04, there were people selling bootleg shorts as far down as 5,6 blocks, and they weren't experiencing any problems with anyone confiscating their stuff.

I picked out the $40 black vintage logo shirt from Pakistan last night... Going by what I read here, I selected an XL, which fits like my L shirts at home... Thankfully...

HOWEVER!!

Now that it's washed and worn - I realize the fucking logo isn't even centered on the shirt, NOR is it level...



Always inspect it before you leave the counter!

I would expect bootleggers to do bad jobs back in the 70's and 80's. But the technology has been here for a while. I made t-shirts for my fraternity over 13 years ago without a problem. These bootleggers are lazy and cheap.

how much r the shirts at the vh store?

About the Van Halen 2007 concert shirts - in my opinion, they are NOT bad quality. But I do understand that many fans might perceive them as bad quality, just because many people are not familiar with, or prefer, the STYLE of shirt they are. You see, all the 2007 shirts are "slim-fit", which means they are smaller and thinner than the "regular fit" shirts that Van Halen has made on the last several tours.

I think the reason why Van Halen decided to go with the slim-fit style for this tour is because, for the last few years, "slim fit" shirts have been very in-style. They are far more common than the larger, thicker shirts that bands made in the '90s, and that VH made on the 2004 tour. (Just go to any mall, where all the teens and 20-somethings shop, and nearly all the t-shirts you will find are the soft, thin, "slim-fit" style, like most younger people prefer).

So when buying the shirts at the shows, just be sure to try them on before you leave the table. You MIGHT want to buy them one size bigger than you usually do.

The 2007 merchandise is currently available only at the concerts.

Jeff has VH considered my crock pot idea?

Jeff has VH considered my crock pot idea?

You mean the VH crock pot featuring Gary Cherone & Sammy Hagar?

Are there any kid sized shirts for sale? I want to get one for my son, but maybe an adult small that is put in the dryer once will fit him.

Bought one of the pink VH t-shirts in a medium for my 4 year-old daughter, she loves it and uses it for a nightshirt. The sizes definitely run small...

Just my two cents!

I bought the shirt with the hot chick holding Eddie's guitar. It's the only one worth getting imo. :headbang:


The other t-shirts were just of the original VH symbol. Not very creative. I liked the 2004 shirts a lot more.

I hadn't seen a picture of this one posted yet, so here goes. This is the one I bought at the Charlotte show. Best shirt offered, IMO:

http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jacobcody/shirt2.jpg

Yeah that's the one I got too.:thumb:

Is there a 2007 tour book??

If I am a Large size in T-shirt what size would be best after it shrinks????
Thanks

No tour book that I saw. As mentioned in other posts in this thread, buy two sizes larger than you think you need. I bought the stand black tour shirt in a large (biggest size they had left after the show), and wish I had gone larger. Live and learn...:brickwall

On venue property, yes. It's illegal. But, still, you get people who decide the take a chance and sell it on-site anyways.

Off the venue property (across the street, in a liquor store parking lot, etc.), it's hard to say so. There's only so far internal security for any band can go when it comes to stuff like that.

When we saw them in L.A. in '04, there were people selling bootleg shorts as far down as 5,6 blocks, and they weren't experiencing any problems with anyone confiscating their stuff.

Let me know if you're interested in a TAD NUGENT shirt.

Judging from the comments thus far, one might be better off just visiting the VH store here.

btw - how much you want for the Tad Nugent tee? :D

I'll be at the show in KC tomorrow night, and I have question regarding the merch:

Is it strictly ca$h at the merch stands, or did anyone see any credit card machines there, as are sometimes present?

Thanks!

Let me know if you're interested in a TAD NUGENT shirt.

Is that Ted's gay cousin?

I'll be at the show in KC tomorrow night, and I have question regarding the merch:

Is it strictly ca$h at the merch stands, or did anyone see any credit card machines there, as are sometimes present?

Thanks!

They accepted Credit cards at allstate. I suppose it can change with the venue.

Well the online store is open. I am sure everyone is going to be excited. https://secure.feamerch.com/stores/vanhalen/

Well the online store is open. I am sure everyone is going to be excited. https://secure.feamerch.com/stores/vanhalen/

Sweet. hehe

About fuckin time it opens.

That's all great, but telling me they aren't in stock and they will send it once it is isn't exactly reassuring. Once again, Van Halen's website goes far enough to get your hopes up, but falters enough to make to want to slap someone.

They should just post a link to vhstore.com and send him the stuff.

I'll be at the show in KC tomorrow night, and I have question regarding the merch:

Is it strictly ca$h at the merch stands, or did anyone see any credit card machines there, as are sometimes present?

Thanks!

The merch stands at Mohegan Sun had wireless handhelds for credit/ATM cards...

I'm going to the Nassau show and already have my sights set on the two vintage shirts they are selling at tour. I wear and XL tshirt size but don't want anything tight. From what I've been reading the shirts come a size smaller than they are advertised and shrink after a wash? If I bought a 3xl t shirt would it fit like a 2xl? And also when i wash it would it shrink to an xl?:confused:

I'm going to the Nassau show and already have my sights set on the two vintage shirts they are selling at tour. I wear and XL tshirt size but don't want anything tight. From what I've been reading the shirts come a size smaller than they are advertised and shrink after a wash? If I bought a 3xl t shirt would it fit like a 2xl? And also when i wash it would it shrink to an xl?:confused:

Here`s an idea , try the shirt on before you pay for it.