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King Me

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Apr 17 '05
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by Naboolou
My first entry. Hopes everyone likes. I\\\'m a chess fan and I thought this would be a subtle design.
RaeKuusou
RaeKuusou on Apr 17 '05
i like this design: its very simple and well done.



the only problem i see is that when a pawn makes it across the board it becomes a queen, not a king. that said though, i still like this.
wa+er
wa+er on Apr 17 '05
It looks more as though the pawn has aspirations to become a king one day, but I really like it!
Jaycee
Jaycee on Apr 17 '05
king me is actually a checkers referance, not chess, but apart from the inaccurate title i like the design :)
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 17 '05
I knew I would get comments on those small details but I went with it anyway. I figured the King Me reference worked well enough with the shirt to overrule any incosistency in the actual gameplay. But yea the title kinda goes with the pawn's aspiration of kingship.



Thanks for the comments
se5k
   se5k on Apr 17 '05
i think its a winner
Pistola
Pistola on Apr 17 '05
I love this design, I'd most definetly buy it. I'd like it more on a different color, though.
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 17 '05
My original design had it on light gray but seeing as there is no light gray I had to go with light blue. The light gray in the template is actually heather and I wouldn't want it printed on heather. I tried many other colors but blue was the only one that looked decent :(
Gothnoo
Gothnoo on Apr 17 '05
i like it, but i dont like the color of the shirt. also, i would like to see this perhaps with several pawns, all of them except one having normal pawn shadows.
Msh
Msh on Apr 18 '05
Nice design, though I think Gothnoo's suggestion is pretty good.
elasticx
elasticx on Apr 18 '05
the light should be on the other side for the shadow to be falling in that direction. just a nitpick.



I think this would have more panache if it didn't look so . . . vector, I guess. try hand drawing it or something. This looks like clipart to me, but it's an awesome idea.
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 18 '05
I didn't want too much business so i went with only 1 pawn.



I can't draw so vector looking will have to do for now.



Maybe I'll do another chess shirt with more pawns and pieces.
dubpapa
dubpapa on Apr 18 '05
great the way it is, my favorite today by far
ianto
ianto on Apr 18 '05
hey nabouloo u rock
ameenaik
ameenaik on Apr 18 '05
it's a great design...simple and to the point. simplicity is the key. its brilliant! i'd buy it.
T $
T $ on Apr 18 '05
Strong design and concept 5 + $
Anthane
Anthane on Apr 18 '05
Naboolou, you are incredible, I wish i was half the man you are.....

What is it like being such a briliant designer of shirts???
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 18 '05
Real funny, Anthane ;)
Yoo
Yoo on Apr 18 '05
whoo! Awesome. I must have it.
dolly
dolly on Apr 19 '05
i love how this is like the star wars image of anakin becoming darthvader in the shadow......not that im sad or anything.is that another reference you were using?
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 19 '05
I'm a huge star wars fan and I know the image you're talking about. I like incorporating my hobbies and movies into my designs.
deadly_vexation
deadly_vexation on Apr 19 '05
i think this would look great in white.. but i still love the design.. ; ]
Birthdaycake
Birthdaycake on Apr 20 '05
I like it!Its a nice and simple design ,and i love the idea!-> But i think it would be cooler if the background of the tshirt was red
rollback
rollback on Apr 20 '05
i like it from a political stand point. rise to power from a lower class

but i dont know if you were going for that?
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 20 '05
The pawn's aspiration for kingship so yea I guess it has a political undertone.



It really can mean whatever you want it to mean 8)
ninepins
ninepins on Apr 20 '05
I love this design.



It says so much with so little.



I love the subtlety



kudos

xjustanothergirl
xjustanothergirl on Apr 21 '05
Love this.

Definatly $5
sapphyr_raven
sapphyr_raven on Apr 22 '05
How about have a white pawn on a red t-shirt variation?

$5



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xonlyone
xonlyone on Apr 22 '05
I like it! =)
kvlikesfun
kvlikesfun on Apr 23 '05
amazing
bangshedies
bangshedies on Apr 23 '05
by far the best shirt that I have seen today. Love it. $5
Everhart
Everhart on Apr 23 '05
Badass. I'd buy it. That's it.
OHHgroovy
OHHgroovy on Apr 23 '05
cute
AmpersandAndAmpersand
AmpersandAndAmpersand on Apr 24 '05
Very nice design. Its familiar becuase of similar ideas, but it stands alone as well.



$5
Naboolou
Naboolou on Apr 24 '05
THANKS to all for your comments and scores. I'm really hoping this shirt will get made!!
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clone0326
clone0326 on Apr 28 '05
dude this idea rocks! u did a really good job with the design, looking foward to future entries!
gturtle
gturtle on Apr 29 '05


this one's a keeper, print it.
23 days later
tsuga
tsuga on May 23 '05
Was this ever printed? I think its an awsome degisn, and I wish I had it as a shirt. Keep up the good work!
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Brennando
Brennando on Jun 07 '05
It's very good, although I would like to see it on a different colour.. red or yellow maybe? It's very simple, and clear. I like it. If this were to ever be printed, I would probably buy it.. for a comfy shirt.
180 days later
justgiv'r
justgiv'r on Dec 05 '05
I KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LOVE THIS... PRINT
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