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ibyes aka Ian Byers is a 38.46 year old boy, has been a member since July 8, 2005, has scored 5,271 submissions, giving an average score of 3.99, helping 471 designs get printed.

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Nov 23 '11 by ibyes
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Arm Wrestle Mania- 2.78/Stats

Girls and no sex killed this. But buys are so low, I don't think a better score would matter.

My expectations were so much higher for this design. The idea isn't brilliant, it's a pun, but there are plenty of puns that do well here. I thought the way I elevated it with the pop culture references and the way I designed it was enough to get a decent score and possibly a print.

Thoughts?

Arm Wrestle Mania - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More

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L-M-N-O-P on Nov 23 '11 at 12:19am

This has potential definitely, however rough it may be. The Andre the Giant reference is awesome. The color choices are awesome so far, too. The apricot tee is a nice touch.

nathanwpyle at gmail.com on Nov 23 '11 at 12:22am

Great perspective too, love this Ian

ibyes on Nov 23 '11 at 12:26am

Thanks. I think I'll throw the feathers on the foreground wrestler and make him like the ultimate warrior /hulk hogan.

ibyes on Nov 23 '11 at 4:56pm

New version posted.
Tthere's still a long way to go, but it's getting there.

I think I'm going all the way with this one, we're talking Battle Royale. with 80's wrestling references galore. If the scene doesn't get too crowded that is.

Tony Centeno on Nov 24 '11 at 12:05pm

hahahaha!! This is ******* GREAT!!!! a future print here!

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Resistance on Dec 02 '11 at 7:46am

Yeah, this is hilarious

soloyo on Dec 02 '11 at 9:17am

Future second print

ibyes on Dec 02 '11 at 12:43pm

Thanks guys, here's hoping Soloyo:)

nathanwpyle at gmail.com on Dec 02 '11 at 12:52pm

love the luchadore mask. hilarious. great composition, and looking forward to this so much!

ibyes on Dec 02 '11 at 5:12pm

Thanks Nathan, stay tuned, I'm going to try to update it over the weekend.

Spicypeanut on Dec 02 '11 at 5:59pm

Yeah, definitely keep that Lucha mask! That's awesome, and so are the arm bands! I would totally buy this! Especially with it being an Andre vs. Hogan nod ;)

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ibyes on Dec 23 '11 at 2:54pm

New version posted

ibyes on Dec 23 '11 at 3:05pm

Bump because the post above didn't register.

soloyo on Dec 23 '11 at 5:29pm

YES!!!!

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ibyes on Dec 29 '11 at 10:46am

Update. Which do you like better, color or monotone.

jaypaulo on Dec 29 '11 at 11:22am

Looking great. Super fun idea.

Colored version!!

FRICKINAWESOME on Dec 29 '11 at 11:29am

Oh man, this is just a splendid design. Awesome joke and composition even without the references. Like the version with hints of color more, brings out the wrestler personality more. The only thing missing is a busted chair on the ground or in one of their hands!

pyr4lis on Dec 29 '11 at 11:32am

nice I like the color version. I don't remember the 80's wrestlers well enough to be able to identify who's who without the color to help.

ibyes on Dec 29 '11 at 11:56am

Thanks guys. I was leaning colored version too, that seals it.

Evan, The Rowdy Piper arm has a chair in his hand.

nathanwpyle at gmail.com on Dec 29 '11 at 12:54pm

wow! looks terrific, Ian!

pyr4lis on Dec 29 '11 at 1:01pm

hehe it really looks good. I love the giant foam finger in the crowed. Such a clever little touch :)

FRICKINAWESOME on Dec 29 '11 at 8:20pm

Whoops, missed the chair since it blended into the ropes and floor at first glance...glad you added it, um yeah :p

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ibyes on Jan 01 '12 at 9:25am

Almost there.

murraymullet on Jan 01 '12 at 9:32am

This looks really great. With a ton going on you have brought the attention in nicely. One thing:

I think the shadows on the wrestlers are a little distracting. Maybe a closer tone to the actual skin tone or rework them a little more.

murraymullet on Jan 01 '12 at 9:34am

Would take the logo on the canvas out. Really does't do much and could hang it up legally.

ibyes on Jan 01 '12 at 9:36am

Thanks Phil.

Yeah, the shadows/highlights on the arms aren't there yet. I do
like how the hulk hogan arm looks, but the others are still rough.
I'm just trying to get that muscular arm look for all of them.

ibyes on Jan 01 '12 at 9:38am

about the logo. I like it, and didn't think it would be a copyright issue.
it says WAWF. Can't you parody logos?

ibyes on Jan 01 '12 at 12:03pm

Anyone else have thoughts on whether I can or should use the logo
on the mat?

NCowick on Jan 01 '12 at 12:33pm

This is such an awesome concept, and I love the way you've pulled it off. Think you've already decided this, but I prefer the color version as well. I like the logo too, but don't think it will detract from the design if it's gone. Unless someone can definitively say it's not a copyright issue you might as well not risk it.

murraymullet on Jan 02 '12 at 11:40pm

I think the shadows could be simpler and really just tuck into the overlaps and maybe makeout the muscles in the arm. Also think that the tones should be a little closer than they are now.

Not that i mind the logo at all I just think it could be something completely different. You don't want that to be the only thing that prevents it from printing. I loved it instantly and honestly didnt even see the WWF references until I looked at it for a while. I just don't think you need it but not to say it can't have something.

skindapple on Jan 02 '12 at 11:54pm

oh wow, this is incredible! colored version for sure!
use a blue hand print or a flexing arm for the mat logo, instead...
i had this idea written down but this totally blasts my initial idea out of the water!
sick illo!
:)

FRICKINAWESOME on Jan 03 '12 at 1:23am

No need for the logo dude, people will either get this or they won't regardless of what you put in the center square.

Stop thinking so much about it and sub this fucker soooon! I can't believe I just gave you advice like that :p

Sarcasticatbest on Jan 03 '12 at 10:38am

I love it, and agree with no logo.

ibyes on Jan 03 '12 at 12:32pm

Thanks guys

ok, I will try something as an alternative for the logo or no logo at all.

@ FA - I have to make sure its perfect before I sub, but thanks for the enthusiasm. Stay tuned for the next version.

ibyes on Jan 03 '12 at 12:42pm

New comp posted

Not quite done yet with the arm shadows and highlights, but are they better? I tried to simplify them.

[+duracell-] on Jan 03 '12 at 12:57pm

awesome design man
Why not just name it after the 1987 Stallone classic, Over the Top?

[+duracell-] on Jan 03 '12 at 12:59pm

Also, I like the mat logo

ibyes on Jan 03 '12 at 1:21pm

@ [+duracell-]
Thanks, but, Over the Top doesn't really say it to me.
+ I don't think you can use a title that has a copyright like a movie title.

I posted a version without the WAWF logo. It definitely needs something there, I just have to figure out what.

[+duracell-] on Jan 03 '12 at 1:28pm

Ibyes, your opinion is wrong unfortunately.
Also, The Great Escape is a movie and a printed tee on here.
If you don't believe me, or have questions about your mat logo, just ask threadless. They will tell you.

ibyes on Jan 03 '12 at 1:45pm

That's cool, it's good to know you can use titles like that. But it's still not the right title for this design.

davidfromdallas on Jan 03 '12 at 1:50pm

Not a style I'm typically a fan of but how can I not appreciate all those hands?! That alone makes this a yes.

ibyes on Jan 03 '12 at 1:57pm

Thanks DFD.

Just curious, what about the style don't you like?

ibyes on Jan 03 '12 at 5:20pm

New version posted with AWF logo. Better?

ibyes on Jan 04 '12 at 12:02am

New version, now with Supa Fly Snuka instead of Luchadore.

As much as I love the Luchadore on the ropes, it was bothering me that it was the only arm that wasn't a real wrestler reference. So I decided to replace it with a Jimmy Super fly Snuka arm.

murraymullet on Jan 04 '12 at 5:21am

Looking much better. I still vote no logo on the mat. This solves the copyright problems but I don't think it does anything for the piece.

Actually glad you replaced the luchador mask. It was funny but distracting. Now he is much more fitting.

ibyes on Jan 04 '12 at 7:55am

Thanks Phil, I appreciate all your feedback. As far as the logo, it just feels empty in the middle when nothing is there.

ibyes on Jan 04 '12 at 11:00pm

Almost done.

ibyes on Jan 05 '12 at 4:57pm

Final?

ibyes on Jan 06 '12 at 11:17am

Final, A OR B?

I am leaning B, the only difference between the two is how I treated the background.