Shirts on Sale

ShirtaDay: Five Dollar Footlong

2009-07-13T01:20:00.001-04:00

Forgot what it was like to wear something sketchy? Here's a happy orange reminder.

$10 RIPT: Keep an Eye

2009-07-13T01:10:00.001-04:00

A tee with original characters and obscure meanings or references? Not sure about you, but we're always up for one. Artist Christian Cornia delivers a fun cartoony pair in the middle of some kind of exchange. The eye speech bubble is almost hieroglyphic - I wonder what kind of space sludge language they speak in anyway. Is one a street vendor hawking wearable stares? (Cue the deep eyebrow furrow. )

If your closet doesn't have at least one shirt that's pretty much inscrutible, you should probably keep an eye out for something like this.

$12 Teextile: Camouflage

2009-07-13T01:00:00.004-04:00

Artist Wallstreet has shown some true colors...well, sort of. This design has taken the Rubik's Cube far past any idea I've ever seen expressed in t-shirt form. Well, that's not saying much.

The donut-eating cube-cop and the nightstick-wielding one that clearly looks irritated seem to be discussing the whereabouts of a known crimicube, whilst the suspect is performing a quick change right under their non-existent noses!

How many of you can solve the Rubik's without aid of any devices other than your good ol' noggin? I haven't tried many times, but that perfectly-calculated device still gets the better of me. (Give me a 4-block one and that might do the trick...can that even be solved?)

$10 Shirt.Woot: Katten!

2009-07-13T00:20:00.005-04:00

I have to say that I severely agree with this shirt! I am also enslaved by a furry mastermind that thinks she's playing, but has nearly taken my life a few times (k, that might be an overstatement...). At any rate, Jewelwing, I totally get where you're coming from!

This t-shirt's scenario is entirely possible, minus a couple limbs. When the feline is on its back, that does not by any means indicate that it's vulnerable. It's more like death to the hand, foot, catfishing tool, jingle ball, other cat, etc. Regardless of your weapon of choice, the katten only needs two: the barbed talons of fire and the gnashing jaws of endless pain!

$9 TeeFury: Free Form Argyle

2009-07-13T00:10:00.003-04:00

This is ARGHyle. This shirt represents everything I want to do whenever I see this pattern. Rip, shred, dismantle, done.

What I wish is for this design to be printed fully across the front and sleeves, or done in some way other than a printed square block on the shirtfront. Also, not digging the colors here. Designer Tang Yau Hoong is big on transitions as a style element, so I'm a little dissappointed that this is what's being offered right now out of that knock-your-socks-off collection. However, I do still have to give it props for some much needed pattern disruption.

$10 Uneetee: Pick Up The Peace

2009-07-12T01:30:00.002-04:00

I'm all about peace, but why Canada? Have they ever done anything to anyone, much less to you and me? Today's model could've chosen a much more political and controversial flag to stand in front of, but his choice reinforces the notion that Canada is always good for a laugh, eh?

(note: SoS loves Canada. Seriously!)

$10 RIPT: Prophet Micael

2009-07-12T01:10:00.001-04:00

Despite the fact that it's yet another white shirt, there's a lot to love about Alberto Vasquez's "Prophet Micael" design. The details and line style recalls old lithograph illustrations but with a dark and slightly macabre cast of characters. Even the bright happy blue manages to take on a sinister atmosphere to work with this creepy procession. Making a swan breathe fire? I've got a feeling Alberto likes to turn our teddy bears into disgruntled grizzlies. But with the unique and stylized design, this shirt definitely gets my vote.

$10 Shirt.Woot: Fly Fat Bird Fly

2009-07-12T00:20:00.002-04:00

Things don't look so good for this little guy. Actually I have a hard time choosing loyalties on this one, because those are some hungry cats down below. I think I'll cheer for whoever's winning -- turns out that's a bad call when it come to supporting sides at World Cup, but I think it's a safe enough shirt strategy.

So while it's a little symmetrical for my taste in tees, I love the tension this shirt has. That little bird is in the fight of his life and has the perfect expression of feather-shedding strain.

Design by: BootsBoots

$9 TeeFury: Missed Connection

2009-07-12T00:10:00.000-04:00

In her reimagining of RCA mascot Nipper, artist Catherine Maldonado gives us a shirt with a lot of room for interpretation. Is this just another lost puppy? Or has a missing master been replaced by a newly neutered compatriot? Maybe the shielded dog couldn't see poor Nipps and posted in the 'Missed Connections' section of craigslist. That's my theory. If you can think of a better one, lets hear it!

Without knowing the title, however, it's more likely to be passed off as a sad pup confused by their friend's new headgear. I know if my best mate showed up wearing a giant cone on their head, I'd probably cock my head and perk an ear up too.

$10 Uneetee: Stardust

2009-07-11T01:30:00.005-04:00

Either radiomode or Budi Satria Kwan designed this t-shirt, complete with stellar lasso and Van Gogh-esque stars. The star formations seem to be moon-like, with wispy bits of cloud cover.

The contrast between the turquoise, yellow, and orange against a forest green background works well to emphasize the design's laid-back and somewhat mellow nature. However, this t-shirt features a seemingly impossible struggle--this dude is seriously breaking a sweat to get this star/moon thing roped in! He's already got 3 down and he's going for a fourth!

How do you get into the field of star-roping, anyway? Do you need a license or some kind of certification? If you know, please let me in on the secret.

$10 RIPT: Frantropolis

2009-07-11T01:10:00.004-04:00

Today's artist Lou Medel has provided a snapshot of Chicago for us to show off. Does this part of town look familiar to any of you Chicagoites/Chicagoans/Chicagans? No, it doesn't have the Sears Tower on it. This shirt is named for a significant person in the designer's life, and so it was aptly decided that the more famous parts of the windy city not be featured, but rather the part that meant more to this freehander of high-rises.

The t-shirt has great natural design, rather than being straight-edged and perfect like a computer-generated image. I prefer this pensive interpretation of a nostalgic skyline to any tourist's snapshot.

$10 Shirt.Woot: Evil-o-meter Is At Mission Critical

2009-07-11T00:20:00.004-04:00

By krisrobinson "Evil-o-meter is at mission critical," is not your typical gauge. This one doesn't measure up applause. This one measures your level of evilness. Specifically, I suppose, the level of evilness you need to complete a mission.

And that needle is all the way on the diabolical side. So this mission, if you choose to accept it, is not for the saintly of heart. Either that, or your exhibiting critical levels of villainy -- one that may put this particular goal in jeopardy.

For me, this shirt asks more questions than it answers. Why measure evilness? What does it tell you? Why is it so important, and what mission requires such a high level?

$9 Teefury: 'Til Death

2009-07-11T00:10:00.005-04:00

You always hear, "'Til death do us part," at the end of marital vows. The other part of it is, I think, "as long as we both shall live."

Well, anyway, most of us don't really have an idea of what that would look like, even though we have an idea of what it means. This shirt tonight, by spacemonkeydr., shows us what it really is to love somebody like that. It's romantic, cute, and macabre.

In this case, the lovers are still embracing one another, even as a pair of skeletons. I'm sure they wouldn't mind being in someone's closet. More chances for "seven minutes in Heaven," as far as I'm concerned.

Romeo and Juliet, you better watch out. Death didn't part of these guys, literally. They also continued to love each other, in spite of everything. I don't think you guys count as being the most impressive love story of all time. Not anymore. These guys totally blew you out of the water.

$10 Uneetee: Checkmate

2009-07-10T01:30:00.007-04:00

Oh, dear! The King is down! Grab the defibrillator and a bag of marble+! Is he gonna make it, Joey Shea? Well, it's mostly up to him...does he have the will to live? He's had such a long life, taking so many small steps... It's amazing that he lost soo much blood from one attack! Was it by spear, sword, or the dreaded trample of a horse? Maybe the castle just fell on him.

Worn by those who want to show they have brought down the king by mastering the art of deception, strategy, and mystery. At any rate, it's checkmate, mate.And it looks like we've been checkmated as well. Our cyber-eyed robotanist hasn't shown up to claim his prize, so we're now giving you a chance to win a free teextile shirt from their all-over week. Just leave a comment here that includes your contact information and your best guess as to camera-eye's name before 1AM EST Sunday to be entered to win.

ShirtaDay: ALL CAPS. ALL THE TIME

2009-07-10T01:20:00.007-04:00

Woo, boy. They're getting really inventive, now. C'mon, guys, drink a few 5-hour energy drinks and get some BRAINstorming done! While I do enjoy statement t-shirts, I feel as though this design has left me a bit empty inside. Maybe it's the larger amount of space inside of the letters--they are in ALL CAPS. BTW--it's irritating the hell out of me that there isn't some type of punctuation at the end of the last phrase...GRR.
I'm On a Boat is still on sale as well.

$10 RIPT: The Star Ship

2009-07-10T01:10:00.002-04:00

The nautical astronomical phenomenon pictured here has been witnessed and captured for our wearing pleasure courtesy of artist a.mar.illo--he's had some pretty rad designs printed by others, too (check out all the ones we've reviewed!). The t-shirt's got some serious detail, complete with intricate sail quilting and on-board carvings. While it may be unbelievable that this structure would actually exist in space, we can only hope! Ah, when you wish upon a star ship...

$12 Teextile: Black Tree Growing

2009-07-10T01:00:00.004-04:00

From artist Brainbox, tonight's shirt is "Black Tree Growing." I have to say it's not one of my favorites. What you see is what you get. A black tree growing across your shirt. While I admit there is a contradiction here (with the tree looking dead, whilst being described in living terms), there's not much else going on.

For me, some other designs from earlier in the week, are more worth my money. But to each his own.

$10 Shirt.Woot: Geometry Blows

2009-07-10T00:20:00.005-04:00

Yes, it does. I'm sure most of us would say that, even if we weren't a skater boy. But in this case, it literally does blow. Blow its top, to be specific. It's an obtuse triangle, it looks like. And it appears to have been active for quite some time, and now its finally erupted.

It doesn't erupt in degrees, or angles. It erupts in -- what else -- but more triangles, acute ones, this time. Or are those protractors? And it looks like our geometric volcano is also made out of a cone. Fitting, of course.

and our geometric wilderness wouldn't be complete without a host of right triangles. They make up the forest waiting below.

Not even the Pythagorean theorem can save them now.

The design is by cmdixon2, and is first place in the 102nd Derby.

$9 Teefury: Resilience

2009-07-10T00:10:00.004-04:00

By Wotto, "resilience," reminds me of something out of a cyberpunk movie, or certainly one of those pessimistic visions of the future. But not to worry, for there is hope. And it comes in the shape of an adorable little plant. Despite the fact that the soil is nothing but garbage, this little guy continues to do what is natural for him. He grows, no matter what. Hence, the title resilience.

Not only is he humanity's savior, but he represents what is best in our species. Our ability to triumph in adversity. To do what is in our nature, no matter the circumstances.

In this day and age, I think we could learn a little something from our leafy fellow: you cannot be anything but what you truly are.

Springleap: 50% Off Coupon & Free Shipping

2009-07-09T02:10:00.003-04:00

Run, don't walk to take advantage of this very limited-time offer at Springleap, a beautiful, colorful, cartoony t-shirt design voting site. Aside from the good collection of t-shirts, we love their explanation of their name:

A springleap is a martial arts manuever (for REAL! EK SE!) where the martial artist gets taken off his feet, recovers in mid-air and delivers his opponent a fatal blow (whaka!) before landing safely on his feet. Sweeeet.:)
This is what we are doing with clothing manufacturing in South Africa. We are proving that we don't need to import cloth, services or outsource printing outside of S.A. We are showing that S.A. CMT (Clothing, Manufacturing and Textiles to you lay-persons), fashion and textile manufacturing can stand on its own too.

Not only can you get 50% off their normally $19 tshirts until 6:00PM today with the coupon twitterpower, they're also offering free South African and international shipping.

$10 Uneetee: Inside

2009-07-09T01:30:00.000-04:00

The classic question.. just what IS this design? A closeup of a robot? A motherboard?
Maybe it's what we all look like on the inside.. you'll have to click through to find out!

ShirtaDay: Wanker

2009-07-09T01:20:00.004-04:00

Not bad. Better than some of the recent designs that have made it onto their virtual runway. Still, very simple. W + anchor = British pejorative...hmph. ShirtADay wants to encourage more use of this dis. Ah, more foreign word-stealing, as if we haven't done enough! But hey, that's the American way, right?
I'm On a Boat is only $11.40 if you still haven't boarded that bandwagon.

$10 RIPT: Bleeding Heart

2009-07-09T01:10:00.003-04:00

Aww, this is a cute shirt. Using the somewhat cliché location for such an image (a heart over the wearer's heart), artist Trenton M still manages to pull it off. Who could say no to those teary, bubbling eyes? I really enjoy the contrast between the design and the t-shirt background color--It seems to bring out the melancholic nature of our fluid-losing friend.

I've linked today's artist's gallery of creations (click on his name) because I find them strangely emo-robotic--take a look and you'll see what I mean. Oh, and he's from Ohio, I think.

$12 Teextile: Upsidedown

2009-07-09T01:00:00.002-04:00

I was wondering when I was going to see an owner in those abandoned shoes. Every neighborhood seems to have them: tennis shoes flung over a telephone wire. If I thought I was worried about those shoes crashing through my window, I'm really worried about the pair with the wearer still attached. For his sake and mine. I don't need to explain happen if he fell.

In many ways, this shirt is upside down. The perspective, obviously, as our subject is hanging by a shoelace. But it's also the opposite or "upside down," of what we usually see in this situation; as pointed out, the man got tossed up with his shoes. But the other hanging shoes are right-side up. In my experience, this doesn't always happen. Thanks WARREN87, for this change in perspective.

$10 Shirt.Woot: When Asteroids Strike

2009-07-09T00:20:00.005-04:00

When asteroids strike, there's going to be a hell of a lot of repairs. Unlike the game Star Fox, it's just not possible to navigate an asteroid field without sustaining damage. A rocket nothing like that sleek little falcon.

You may or may not be wondering who's going to be responsible for all of these repairs? Why, the astronauts, of course! They're just the right kind of crazy to get the job done. Although, a few of them look like they would rather be inside. The problem is, that "inside," isn't going to last much longer. It's being gutted and smashed by space rock from all angles.

And they thought space station repair was bad. This is dodgeball to the nth degree. At this rate, the astronauts have no hope of staying in the game.

I mean, look! One astronaut is already clinging to the bottom of a huge asteroid! His cable's been cut, and nobody seems willing to retrieve him. Now this would warrant an obligatory, "Houston, we have a problem."
Design By: Aled Lewis