AbbyShot Newsletter
March 2009
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Hello AbbyShot fans!
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Can you believe it's March already? We hope you survived St Patrick's Day - we certainly had fun! We had no luck finding a four-leaf-clover though, maybe next year.
If you're reading this month's newsletter though, you're already in luck! (No four-leaf clover required to read on ;)
We've got more news this month than Ireland has green hills so read on for the return of two cool leather garments, an important FOXHOUND update, our Photo Contest Top 5, and a lot more!
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| GIG Shrug Available for Pre-Order! |
 Due to popular demand, we're bringing our Ghost in the Shell inspired leather shrug back for another GIG! You can now pre-order a brand new GIG Shrug in our full range of sizes (XS to XL), to be shipped out in approximately 6-8 weeks. They are available for pre-order at $119 CAD (approximately $99 US Dollars). Note that we also have a new and less expensive shipping method for small items such as this one. Called "Small Packet Postal", this shipping method costs only $19 CAD to ship to the USA and $35 CAD to ship outside of North America. Certain sizes of this appealing shrug do sell out quickly, so don't wait to reserve yours! Go way beyond cosplay with a garment that will add a bit of intrigue to your nightlife - we guarantee that it will get people talking!
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The Leather Stampede Duster Returns!
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 This month sees the return of a true AbbyShot classic, something that no other company would dare to produce: a 100% leather full-length custom trench coat based on the anime classic Trigun.
That's right, we're talking about none other than the:
Leather Stampede Duster!
It's back, and it's badder than ever. Available again in your choice of black leather or red leather. There's no leather trench coat like it.
Did we mention that this is custom-fitted? If you're going to go for this bad-boy, you've GOT to have it custom! This piece of art will be custom tailored to your measurements for a perfect fit. Here's what one customer had to say:
So anyone thinking of getting the Leather Stampede... Oh my god, do
it. If you have to sell your children to afford it, do it. When I
opened the package and held the coat for the first time, my heart
stopped beating. It is not a coat. It is a work of art. It is the most
beautifully put together garment that I have ever seen.
- Karen, U.S.A.
We can't promise that this leather trench will be available forever, so start saving (and drooling) now! If you're not into leather, we're open to considering another run of red fabric Stampede Dusters, so let us know if a fabric Stampede interests you!
The coolest way to look like Vash the Stampede is back:
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FOXHOUND Coat: Update Transmitted!
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 Attention Metal Gear Solid fans - the wait is nearly over! The FINAL prototype of AbbyShot's upcoming FOXHOUND Coat has been completed, incorporating all the design changes you requested in our previous blog posts. Now that this is complete, we can now announce the price and the ETA for this highly-anticipated new coat!
Price: $399 Canadian Dollars
(Approximately $325 US Dollars)
Pre-Orders Begin: April 2009
Delivery in: May 2009!
That's right - pre-ordering begins next month so start saving now! We've got lots more FOXHOUND info and prototype pictures on the AbbyShot Blog, so be sure to check that out. Please note that this prototype is NOT the actual colour of the final FOXHOUND Coat, it was done in a blue fabric we had on-hand in order to test all the elements of the design.
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Photo Contest Voting Begins - Cast Your Ballot Now! |
 We threw out a challenge, and our customers responded! Now it's your turn: vote for your favourite photo! The question we asked:
Where's the coolest place in the world to wear an AbbyShot garment?
Many loyal customers responded in the form of a photo, and we whittled it down to our Top 5 picks! The stakes? A free Kingdom Hoodie AND AbbyShot T-Shirt! Now the important decision rests in your hands - who has the coolest picture?
There are two ways to vote! You can either comment with the word "vote" on our Photo Gallery on Facebook (just add "AbbyShot Clothiers" as a Facebook Friend to find us), or comment with your favourite contestant's number on the AbbyShot Blog! We've got some AWESOME photo entries (like this Silent Bob customer hanging out with Jay in London!), so be sure to look at all the contestants and vote for your favourite! Have fun!
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Measuring the AbbyShot Way!
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 We're always trying to make the AbbyShot website better, and this month we bring you a useful change to our Sizing Charts. If you've ever wondered "how to measure the AbbyShot way", well - wonder no more!
On all of our sizing charts in each product page, you need only hover your mouse over the name of the measurement you're reading and a picture and detailed instructions for this measurement will appear to the right of the size chart! How cool is that?
Now it's easier than ever to see which AbbyShot size is right for you! Of course, if you'd like to have one of our expert staff review your measurements, you need only contact us with the details!
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Should AbbyShot Go Virtual?
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 We've been hearing some cool things about virtual worlds lately, and we're wondering: what "virtual reality" are you a part of?
We hear Second Life is the bomb. Entropia Universe looks groundbreaking. World of Warcraft is a ton of fun. Which is the one you prefer?
AbbyShot is evaluating the potential for us to have a presence in one or more virtual worlds, after some some intriguing suggestions! Possibilities range from simple advertising all the way to an AbbyShot store selling Virtual Clothing! We're in the early research stages at this point, but we wanted to ask you, our readers, first:
What do you think is the coolest Virtual World?
What do you think AbbyShot should do if we decide to enter this new frontier?
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| Customer E-mails - March GIG Shrug Edition! |
March has given us the re-release of the Motoko Kusanagi inspired GIG Shrug, and it just so happens that we have customer photos and a review of this popular leather garment! There's also some fun e-mails from Enigma and Silent Bob Coat customers, each with an interesting question about their coats! Only AbbyShot has all the answers, so visit our blog to see what our customers are asking us this month! March E-mails:
Click here to see what AbbyShot customers are saying! |
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It's a very interactive AbbyShot Newsletter this month, and we want you to get involved! Vote for your favourite picture in our Customer Photo Contest (on our Blog or on Facebook), read the Blog for FOXHOUND news and customer reviews, give us your suggestions, and of course, check out the new products and the measuring feature on our site! There's so much to see and do :) As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to Contact Us!All the best,
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