Mre T-shirt

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:26 am

Hi Kman,I would think either,pork rib,or beef enchilada would sell due to the sexual connotation(Ready to Eat , Individual)

Post by **kman** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:39 pm

Hi guys. Just to let you know I haven't been completely slacking off...

Here's a sneak peak at the MRE t-shirts:

For now, it looks like the easiest thing to do is to work this through CafePress. Unfortunately, they don't seem to have any tan t-shirts available. DirtyDave says that maybe if I sign up for the premium service, that option will be there so we'll see.

I gave up on the idea of scanning the MRE bags in and I just went ahead and created the design from scratch. The hardest part of the process is identifying the fonts used. I was able to figure out the "Meal" font but the "Ready-to-Eat, Individual" font isn't perfect yet.

I'm going to try to get that font to match up better and then I'll order a shirt to make sure the final product looks good. If it does, I'll turn you guys loose on the store.

The good news here is that since I created/copied the design from scratch, I can make up *any* MRE menu. So if you want any menus 1-24, we can do that. Or heck...if you wanted a "No. 2 - Ham & Chicken Loaf", that could be arranged.

Post by **DIRTYDAVE** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:49 pm

Kman, what are you going to put on the back? Why not put your website addy on there and the slogan Because everything tastes good when you're hungry. I think that would be an excellent idea! It is no extra charge for this option.

To correct you on that post, I am not sure if they will have the tan color available with the premium upgrade so don't blame me for that. I would inquire before you go trusting me...LOL!

Oh, you did a KILLER job on creating that from scratch. It looks fantastic! Are you going to have a Wornick one as well? LOL!

Post by **kman** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:41 pm

Yes, I suppose we could also have Wornick t-shirts...and even AmeriQual - but I refused to replicate that stupid MRE bag design of theirs!

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:21 am

DirtyDave thats a GREAT idea for the back of the shirt.I hope Kman thinks so.Im ready to fill my Christmas list.

Post by **kman** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:31 am

Yeah, that's a pretty good idea DirtyDave and Kyle. You got me thinking about how best to do a logo or whatever on the back of the shirt. I'll see what I can come up with. If you guys have any suggestions or designs, feel free to send them my way!

donelurkin · Post by **donelurkin** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:02 pm

The shirt looks great. Hard to believe you put it together from scratch. And I think DirtyDave's suggestion about the web address and your slogan on the back is a good one.

Kyle may well be right about the item to choose. Personally, I think the more "unusual" entrees are the most fascininating. I mean, come on, "Jamaican Pork Chop w/Noodles??" You can't get that at the neighborhood diner, but you can get it in a freakin' MRE? Or go notorious: Country Captain Chicken.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Xmas is around the corner...

Post by **DIRTYDAVE** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:27 am

From what I understand kman will be giving the five top posters a free MRE shirt for Christmas...kman you are the best!

Post by **kman** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:52 am

That's cool, DirtyDave. From what I understand, the top five posters were going to be giving me a case of MREs (each) for Christmas! And the top-top poster (hmmm....wonder who that is?) was going to give me TWO cases. Giving them a t-shirt is the least I could do.

Post by **DIRTYDAVE** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:07 pm

LMFAO! Good one back at me...LOL!