More new MCIS era themed merch...

[Raskolnikov]

Didn't see this anywhere - probably is out there, buried in another thread - but think it's worthy of it's own.

Looks like the boys took a cue from that HUF merch, because they are doing their own new line of MCIS themed merch that was sold out in less than 24 hours.

https://store.smashingpumpkins.com/m...ollection.html

Some decent ones in there for sure - happened to see it early in the morning after it was announced and it was all in stock, but then circled back last night to take a second look and it was all pretty much sold out.

A few thoughts - first, on this one:



That sucks. Who the hell is buying this? Looks like a bootleg shirt sold on the corner after the show. Font is close... but not at all close. Graphic is a shitty reproduction. Just weak all around.



Cool nod to that one sweater with the reindeers he wore during the MCIS recording sessions... you know the one. Don't act like you don't. It's 2020 and you're on Netphoria, of course you know your shit.



I know, prob for the ladies - but it's cool. My wife walked by (after they were sold out) and said, "hey, I'd wear that." Wish it didn't say "25th Anniversary" on the header across the top.

Anything on there meet your standards?

[Oklahoma Sexual]

The band does not meet my standards

[Run To Me]

Dig the 2nd one from the 666 tape. Would wear while plonking on a piano and going “i hate the guitar....”

[houseofglass11]

“My worst nightmare is the guy from that band Radiohead singing SP songs”

Famous last words

[reprise85]

Yeah I might by that if it wasn't 85 fucking dollars

[reprise85]

I like this one. $25 isn't bad I guess.

[Ram27]

I love the christmas sweater. Such a clever nod to the 666 tapes and super, super obsessed fans

whoever's idea that was, promote them to lead singer

[eviltimeban]

$85 for a 100% acrylic sweater? Don't think so.

[houseofglass11]

That tie dye one is atrocious. Lol

[NovaFritz]

Originally Posted by eviltimeban

$85 for a 100% acrylic sweater? Don't think so.

Agreed. But, I do think that MCIS wingding sweater design is pretty cool. Only time I have actually felt any interest in their merch since I bought the Zero shirt at Hot Topic back in the day. This being said, not a fucking chance I am subsidizing your tea store with this garbage, BOlly.

[VoxUpDoc]

That sweater might be the only legitimately cool piece of merchandise the band has put out since the zero shirt. Maybe if the "0" on the front was just a star.

But I can't decide and $85 + postage. No.

[Reyngel]

The sweater is pretty good, except for that new-era “zero” in the middle. Kind of kills the throwback vibe. If they had a sweater without it, I’d grab one.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

sweater looks good, but it's acrylic. so it's worthless.

[Raskolnikov]

Originally Posted by Reyngel

The sweater is pretty good, except for that new-era “zero” in the middle. Kind of kills the throwback vibe. If they had a sweater without it, I’d grab one.

Precisely why I didn't pull the trigger on it. Give me any of the other MCIS Wingdings in there and it would be my new Christmas sweater.

[houseofglass11]

The zero on the sweater doesn’t bother me. It’s one of the defining songs and symbols of the album/tour so it’s cool that it’s on there to me.

[Ram27]

it's really bad tho. everything else has that victorian sort of vibe then there's a big ass fuckin impact font 0

[Reyngel]

Originally Posted by houseofglass11

The zero on the sweater doesn’t bother me. It’s one of the defining songs and symbols of the album/tour so it’s cool that it’s on there to me.

It was never a symbol from the album, though, like all the other Wingdings on the sweater are. It just doesn’t fit. If it was one of the other symbols from the booklet, it’d have been perfect.

[pinetree]

i'll pass on these overpriced jizz rags

[VoxUpDoc]

Originally Posted by houseofglass11

The zero on the sweater doesn’t bother me. It’s one of the defining songs and symbols of the album/tour so it’s cool that it’s on there to me.

Not true. This symbol wasn't used until very recently. And it's horrible - I wouldn't be surprised if Billy or Strawbs designed it themselves.

MCIS symbolism used the word "zero" and a star.

[VoxUpDoc]

Originally Posted by Raskolnikov

A few thoughts - first, on this one:



That sucks. Who the hell is buying this? Looks like a bootleg shirt sold on the corner after the show. Font is close... but not at all close. Graphic is a shitty reproduction. Just weak all around.

I missed this first time round, but it is spectacularly bad. Hurts me eyes and soul that someone, somewhere designed it to look this way. The text.... good god...

[Forgotten Child]

Originally Posted by Raskolnikov

A few thoughts - first, on this one:



That sucks. Who the hell is buying this? Looks like a bootleg shirt sold on the corner after the show. Font is close... but not at all close. Graphic is a shitty reproduction. Just weak all around.

Isn't that the point? It was made to look vintage, just out of the 90's tie-dye, homemade shit.

[smashingjj]

you just know how to defend everything don't you

[smashingjj]

it IS shitty, that's the whole point! much like the new album!

[VoxUpDoc]

Originally Posted by smashingjj

it IS shitty, that's the whole point! much like the new album!

Billy: “The concept of Zeitgeist to Shiny 2 has been “what if I sing like ass and completely lose it!?””

[Forgotten Child]

Originally Posted by smashingjj

you just know how to defend everything don't you

It's an easy job when the comments are so fucking dumb. I thank you for that.

[Forgotten Child]

And I don't know why you even bother, you're gonna look ugly regardless of what you're wearing. or not wearing.

[smashingjj]

puberty during corona times must be tough

[reprise85]

burn

[reprise85]

that was meant for F. Child but works for both of you

[smashingjj]

burnsauce emoji