The Yetee Blog

Owlboy's Otus Figure is Here!

As a lover of toys, I've always wanted to make a figure. Now, with the help of some really talented people, The Yetee's first figure is here! Teaming up with the talented D-Pad studios we were able to bring one of the most unique characters into the third dimension. It's Owlboy!

Sculpted by the amazing team at Smashified, we were able to take the model and with a few modifications, bring Otus to life. I was blown away when I opened the box. I never expected the figure to come out so great. I'm a fan of the Amiibo and similar figures on the market, but this is on another level.

If you are coming out to Designer Con the weekend of 11/16/18, we will be showing off Otus at the Toy Pizza booth. It is going to be crowded with the Action Figure of the Month Kickstarter and new figures dropping, but stop by and say hello! We'd love to see you there an be able to show off this incredible figure to you in person!

We are opening up pre-orders for Otus TODAY (11/16/18) and expect to have the figures shipped to customers Q1 of 2019. 

You can pre-order Otus right now over at theyetee.com/otus

Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator Merch is here!

Hey there Human! We've got two new collections over in the Yeteemart that we're [EXCITED] to tell you about! Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator both have collections available now! 

We all understand the trials and tribulations of working a JOB, but who says that JOB has to be unfun? Spruce up your workplace with stickers, wear wacky JOB related tees on casual Friday, and decorate your cubicle with pins! 

And once you're done with JOB, why, the next logical step is to go on VACATION! Put on your Hawaiian shirt, pack your vibrant tees and grab yourself a coconut shaped drink! The boss has approved your time off, so you'd better hurry before he changes his mind!

Introducing the TRASH.BIN Collection

We're so excited to announce an awesome new clothing line called TRASH.BIN. ♥

TRASH.BIN is a clothing & accessories brand inspired by retro computers, video games, and trash.

Art Director and creator of TRASH.BIN, Drew Wise says:

As someone who has family & loved ones that struggle with mental health battles, including myself, I wanted to create a brand that would not only help people laugh & feel good about themselves, but also support important charities that genuinely aid people who need it.  Thank you so much for checking out the collection, it really means the world to me. Looking forward to hearing what ya think & any stories you'd like to share.

Drew Wise
TRASHBIN.ME

TRASH.BIN #001 - #003 launches today, alongside a 24 hour timed-edition daily tee of the DIGITAL TRASH.BIN design, which also glows in the dark.

10% of proceeds go to support the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance! www.dbsalliance.org

Final Round Clearance Sale!

We're making some room in the warehouse...
Which means we have to say goodbye to some of our designs. So we're hosting our semi-regular yet unscheduled FINAL ROUND clearance sale. The name says it all— all the items available are the final time we will offer it. Sizes are limited to what we have in stock. Once it's gone... it's gone!

So what about the deals?

• All Apparel is priced at $13.37 (this includes longsleeves and hoodies)
• All Pins are priced at $6.90 (or two for 13.37)
• All Posters are priced at $13.37 (or try your hand at a mystery tube)
• Mystery Pin 4 Pack & Mystery Poster Tube

But wait... there's one last thing...

KOROKOROCO is rolling out their debut collection!

WHAT IS KOROKOROCO?
KOROKOROCO is a new collection we're offering at The Yetee. It is dedicated to creating uncommon and bespoke clothing and accessories for discerning individuals who are passionate about interactive media. In short, it is a video game culture inspired line of eclectic art and design.

We're excited to share with you this exclusive full preview to the KOROKOROCO launch lineup. All shirts are priced at $22 and include a bonus item. These items are going to be available for a pre-order on October 10th, 2018.

All items will be available at theyetee.com/korokoroco

 

KOROKOROCO #001 - #005
The initial offerings from KOROKOROCO are the following:
#001 - calamity MOTHER? (includes #003)
#002 - MOTHER? (includes #003)
#003 - Plate Sticker
#004 - Lonely Rolling Club (includes Membership Card)
#005 - Lonely Rolling Mug

 

Snatcher is back!

We've teamed up with Ship to Shore for another Snatcher offering— We have an an exclusive smokey cyberpunk vinyl! Get this one while we have them, last time they sold our super quick!

Get the official Snatcher OST here!

Spoopyfest has begun 🧟‍♀️🎃🧟‍♂️!

The bell tolls...
Spoopyfest has started once again...

We have 21 amazing new designs from some our most talented artist friends! Check them all out here. All the designs are $12 on tees and $30 on sweatshirts and are available until October 7th! Shipping out for Halloween!

Someone told us that the site is haunted, don't click any ghosts floating around— you might get spooped!

Speaking of spoopy! We've got a radical costume design contest coming on Monday! You can use our in-browser app to design a costume for yetee and tweet it at us with the hashtag #spoopmeyetee and we will pick the best ones and send candy and prizes to the winners!

AAAAAND....

We've got a week of excellent deals coming... Coupon codes Tuesday (30% off Pins), Wednesday (25% off Vinyl) and Thursday (25% off Posters/Prints)!

But that's not all! Stay tuned for more spoops and spooks this week! 

SPOOPYFEST IS COMING SOON...

SPOOPYFEST is coming up next week (September 29th) and we have a lot of amazing designs we're excited to share with you. This is only a sample of things we're working on— BUT ONE THING FOR SURE... It will be SPOOPY

VIDEO-20XX Playstation Classic Giveaway!

We've teamed up with with VIDEO-20XX for a special giveaway! We're giving away the newly announced Playstation Classic alongside some really cool retro-inspired merch from VIDEO-20XX's collection! Click here to enter the giveaway!

Fridge Senpai is Back!

Introducing: Yetee Upcycling

So when life gives you lemons we all know what to do. But what about shirts? We sell them cheap, we donate them for fundraisers, we give them away. But what if we can transform them into something new?

This was the idea behind Yetee Upcycling. We started this division of the Yetee with one person: Pam. She took home a few boxes of shirts to make some blankets. They turned out rad, but then she showed me these pillows that she made. They were fantastic. Turning our shirts into these throw pillows with fantastic designs.

So today we are officially launching Yetee Upcycling. The idea is to start with Pam, if this grows, then Pam will train the next worker. We hope to hire local talented people that want to put their skills to work. If a pillow or blanket doesn't sell, then it will be donated to a local shelter or organization in need. We want to turn our excess into a positive force in the community.  

 

Check it out Yetee Upcycling

Yetee Records Releases July 2018

Tuesday July 17 @ 1pm CST:

Zones by Saskrotch



Zones is a Genesis-infused chiptune album that has a really high-energy, head-bobble grit to that makes this a sweet, limited edition tape to get!

 

Wednesday July 18 at 1pm CST:

Monolith Soundtrack 
by ArcOfDream

Monolith is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress. High-energy authentic chiptune music will keep you bumping this record for hours even if you haven't played the game!

  

Thursday July 19 @ 1pm CST:

SOS: Somnius Original Soundtrack 

Award-winning Original Soundtrack (Leo Award for Best Musical Score in Animation 2018) composed by Marc Junker and David Parfit. This is a sci-fi short film directed and animated by Denver Jackson at Cloudrise Pictures. It is currently being developed into a TV series.

The album drops at 1pm CST, Thursday July 19!

 

 

The Yetee Warehouse Sale & Live Concert!

Hello there!

On June 23rd, (2018 only, sorry time travelers) The Yetee is opening its doors to the public for a special Warehouse sale! 

That's right! You, your friends, your family, your college professor, all of you are welcome to come down to The Yetee and have some fun! There will be arcade games, food, live music, AND we're going to have super limited merchandise available with prices so low, they're INSANE! 

Curious about the sale? Well, we've got a little video to help explain it! 

 

And if sales weren't cool enough, we're going to have a LIVE CONCERT featuring R23X, Equip, and Saskrotch! The concert is free for all ages, so don't worry about bringing the younglings, or even grandma! 

And if live concerts are your thing, we've even got a special limited gig poster that will only be available at the event!

The event will only be happening on June 23rd at Yetee HQ: 1665 Mallette in Aurora, IL!

If you're in the area, come on down from 10am to 4pm! It's gonna be an excellent time! 

New ProZD Shirt: It's My Ass-Kicking Outfit

It happens in every RPG. You want to look cool, but that frilly hat just has better stats than the badass helmet. But do you let that stop you? No way! You'll right up the the villain dressed like an absolute clown and still wreck shop. 

 

ProZD understands, and along with Studio Iliustrata, has brought you a new Ass-Kicking Outfit to wear! 

 

Hardcore Peanut Butter Gamer Merch!

It's that time of year again! Time for another season of Hardcore with Peanut Butter Gamer and friends! And to celebrate this special time, we've got a brand new Hardcore shirt in stock! And yes, these shirts do make you more hardcore, that is not debatable. 

And why stop there? While we were at it, we went ahead and added two tees themed around PB&Jeff! We've got Press Jump and WANTED! 

 

Tank Tops are here!

The sun is starting to hang higher in the sky, and the air is getting warmer every day! It's time to hang up the zip ups and put away those hoodies, and let those shoulder noodles see some daylight! That's right! Tank tops are back, baby! 

From May to some time in autumn, (really it depends how quickly it starts getting chilly again), we'll be offering tank tops every day! You'll be able to grab our daily designs on regular tees or, if you're so inclined, those sweet, arm freeing tanks for just $13!

And coming soon... Our annual event... Excellent designs. Ladies style tank tops (for a limited time)... The ultimate celebration of sleeveless summer-ware...

Sweatyfest is coming. Stay tuned for the tank top event of the summer! 

Yetee Illustrator Tiffany Ambrose launches POP PUP!

Poke around the Yetee website a little and you’ll see her rosy-cheeked version of the Yetee popping up in illustrations and animations. Tiffany Ambrose partnered with The Yetee several years ago when she created some art for the former Yetee HQ grand opening.

“A friend of mine had introduced me to the artist page on Facebook, we did a few collaborations together, and then I started submitting my own designs. After that, Glen asked me to do some artwork of their Yetee mascot, and the rest is history,” says Tiffany. “Now I make memes, GIFs, tees, miscellaneous Yetee arts and I’m soon launching my own line called POP PUP with them.”

POP PUP is a collection of bright and cheerful (not to mention cute) puppy gear. The collection includes a hat, tees, a pin, a patch, and stickers. “I love dogs!” says Tiffany. “I've been drawing them since I was little and there's no way I will ever get tired of it. I tend to favor happy colors and happy things, so that's what these guys are all about.”

Tiffany has designed a number of awesome (non-puppy related) tees for The Yetee, including for Games Done Quick. She is particularly proud of the two she made for last year’s AGDQ and SGDQ. “One was for Yume Penguin Monogatari and the other was for Okami. I've seen my Okami tee being worn more often than any other that I've made. I get way too excited every time.”

Tiffany’s day job is in real estate marketing, and she says she enjoys doing art on her own time, for fun. “I feel like it gives me a lot more freedom and honestly I like the security of having a day job,” says Tiffany. “Not to say I wouldn't like to try illustration full time in the future, but right now this works out quite well.”

When she isn’t working or creating art, Tiffany is a gamer. “I don't play a lot of the big AAA titles, but I love indie games, rhythm games, and JRPGs, especially niche stuff. I've been playing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 since it came out and am looking forward to putting even more hours into it. Nothing like taking your time exploring and doing side quests for the nice townspeople. These days I mostly play vicariously through Let's Players (thank goodness that's a thing).”

 

POP PUP is available here https://theyetee.com/collections/poppup

Check out Tiffany Ambrose’s website: www.politeyetpeculiar.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoliteYetPeculiar/

Twitter: @PeculiarTiffany

 

New Completionist Merch!

Spring is in full swing, and we've got some new Completionist merch to help get you into the spirit! We've got two new baseball tees for the Established Gamer himself, celebrating 7 years of completing games! 

And if you're looking for some new stickers for your water bottle, car, or whatever you want to put stickers on, we've got you covered there too! You can snag the Completionist Emote sticker pack now too! #PartoftheShipPartoftheCrew

Record Store Day 2018 Announcements

Record Store Day is Saturday, April 21, 2018 and we have some titles being released that we are very excited about, and also some good deals on existing records— available RSD only! We also have a few special surprises.

 

Indie City Soundtrack by Ian Dorsch

 Celebrating the indie gaming scene in Chicago!

 

Symphonies of the Knight by Mega Ran and K-Murdock

This is an exclusive release by Mega Ran that originated on his Patreon and is now available in a limited edition on Yetee Records, pressed on dark grey smoke vinyl. Buy this album and get 50% off Black Materia!

 

Celeste Soundtrack by Lena Raine (Yetee-exclusive variant from Ship To Shore)

 

 

 New Yetee Records Merch!

And last but not least a couple of special surprises:

Katamari Fantasy Flexi Disc overstock:

Limited Quantities and extremely rare! We have overstock from our move/conventions that we are going to sell off on Saturday only. If you missed on the initial sale, now's your chance to grab a copy of the cult classic mashup album R23X.

 

Black Materia White Disc overstock:

Only a handful of these in existence, and we are selling the few we have left! Saturday, April 21 is your only chance to get your copy of the now-rare limited variant white disc copy of Black Materia!

 

In addition to all of this, the following records are 30% off on Record Store Day April 21, 2018:

 

Artist Spotlight: Jason Cryer

California-based awesome t-shirt designer Jason Cryer answers The Yetee’s questions

 Jason Cryer is a San Anselmo, California-based designer that has been collaborating with The Yetee to make awesome t-shirts and pins for years. Cryer’s works can be dark and gritty, while also being adorable and fun, which makes for interesting and compelling designs. Besides working with The Yetee, Cryer’s claim to fame is an official Twin Peaks t-shirt design, personally approved by David Lynch. We got in touch with the graphic designer to learn a little more.

What inspired you to become an artist? 

I consider myself more of a graphic designer than an artist — art is about self-expression, but that’s not always the goal in design. I’m not a skilled illustrator but I love working with typefaces, photos, lines, colors, etc. You can express a lot with no imagery at all. Record covers, and particularly the work of Rob Jones, drew me to graphic design. I split my time between more business-oriented design work and creative work.

How long have you been making t-shirt designs? How did you get connected with The Yetee?

 About 7 years. The Yetee was fairly new when I started submitting designs, but it’s all a bit fuzzy. Over the years, I’ve developed a great friendship with the folks who run the show. Can’t ask for a better group of people to work with.

Can you tell me the inspiration behind your Yetee designs? 

Any design I make for The Yetee is something that has a personal attachment for me. I try not to follow trends, and most of my designs are colored by some sort of nostalgia — I don’t get the same inspiration from modern pop culture. I enjoy reducing things into a simple iconic graphic. I generally prefer designs that are only a few colors and not too complicated.

What/who inspires you? 

Massimo Vignelli, Aaron Draplin, The Designers Republic and dozens more I can’t remember right now. Saul Bass. Pentagram. David Lynch. Steve Jobs. Kraftwerk. Braun. Polytron. Keita Takahashi.

What medium do you like to work in? 

The majority of my designs are created entirely in Illustrator, sometimes a combination of Illustrator and Photoshop. I enjoy drawing and working in a variety of mediums, but my skills are best expressed through Illustrator and Photoshop.

What is your dream job? 

I would love to design movie posters or work somewhere like the Criterion Collection or Apple.

What work have you done that you are most proud of?  

Designing an official Twin Peaks t-shirt that was personally approved by David Lynch was a huge honor for me.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? 

I would love to visit Japan when I can find the opportunity, so much of my work is inspired by Japanese culture. Italy and Germany are two other big destinations, too.

Check out Jason Cryer’s Yetee page: https://theyetee.com/collections/jasoncryer

Twitter: @JASON_CRYER

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonCryerDesign/