AbbyShot Newsletter
March 2011
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| Now THIS is March Madness... |
The main goal here at  AbbyShot is giving you, the fans, what you want. This month's Newsletter carries on that noble AbbyShot tradition in a big way! Discover updates on our three most talked-about coats at the moment - The Dante Coat, the Tenth Doctor's Coat, and the Browncoat - as well as convention highlights, YouTube news, and a whole lot more!
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| The Tenth Doctor's Coat is Back for Pre-Order! |
 "Think you've seen it all? Think again. Outside those doors, we might see anything." We know you have been eagerly anticipating your own adventures in the Tenth Doctor's Coat, and now you can join our ever-expanding list of those pre-ordering. These coats are well into production now and before you know it you will be seeing them outside your doors once again! We have a host of affiliates who carry our products as well, so please feel free to contact any one of them and we're sure they will be only too happy to assist you if possible. These great shops can be found on our AbbyShot website Affiliates Page. As always, should you have any questions for our team, please contact us. Whether it be a question on shipping, style, fit or anything else, we would be pleased to help you (and no, before you ask, we cannot deliver your Tenth Doctor's Coat to you via TARDIS). Just remember that these popular coats can sell out fast, so it is a good idea to reserve your size as soon as you can. Don't miss out on this coat, or you'll wish you could time travel back to the past ;) Pre-Order Your Tenth Doctor's Coat Now!
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Dante Coat RED Photos Released - Group Buy Deadline Now April 17th
|  Dante fans, your time is now!
The AbbyShot Design Team took a little extra time to ensure the new Dante Coat will be perfect for fans (in both black AND red versions), and your patience is already paying off. We are so proud to announce the release of the first red pleather Dante Coat photos!
Of course, these are the photos fans have been waiting for. Dante's striking red coats are a symbol of his fiery character throughout the Devil May Cry series so of course we had to choose a red colour for this coat that would convey the awesome nature of Dante in a real world garment. And of course, reds are a tricky family of colours to choose from. We hope you agree, however, that the Design Team has knocked it out of the park this time! They've even chosen a unique "pebbled" pleather to match Dante's rugged look. There are also custom-designed snaps being created for this coat to better match the look from the game. You can jump on our new Dante Blog Post to read more info about the final stages of this new design!
So there's really no reason to wait - book your Dante Coat before April 17th and jump into the Pre-Order Group Buy! If we get to 20 pre-orders each person will receive exclusive (and never-before-seen) Dante Shooting Gloves.
Demon Hunters Unite: The Dante Coat Group Buy is On Until April 17! |
Browncoat Free Shipping Special Extended By Popular Demand!
|  AbbyShot received your wave, Browncoats, and we've taken decisive action! Our free shipping special (the "Free Cargo Run") on the Malcolm Reynolds Browncoat proved to be so popular that many fans asked us: "Can we have a bit more time to scrounge up enough Browncoat Scrip?"
Not a problem, friends - AbbyShot is with you on this one! Originally intended to end on March 14th, the Browncoat free shipping offer has been extended (Yes indeed, we're rebels that way). At the time of writing this email, no deadline has been determined quite yet for the Free Cargo Run.
Keep in mind, though, that the AbbyShot Browncoat is a Limited Edition product. It won't be around forever and certain sizes sell out quicker than others. Be sure to order yours as soon as possible! If you have any questions about choosing the best size for you, please don't hesitate to contact us, we love to help!
Clothing Just For You, Browncoats: The Malcolm Reynolds Browncoat |
| Martha Jones Jacket Announcement Coming Next Week! |  "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!" cried the Tenth Doctor to Martha Jones, or he would have had he realized that she too must move along. Just as Martha had to leave the Doctor to face new adventures, her Limited Edition Doctor Who garment, the Martha Jones Companion Jacket, will also be heading to a whole new phase.
If you're a fan of the Martha Jones Jacket (or you know someone who is), make sure you keep an eye on our website, Blog, and Facebook and Twitter accounts next week.
You will be surprised to see what she holds in store for you!
The Martha Jones Companion Jacket Page |
| AbbyShot Coats Now Starring in YouTube Sci-Fi Series! |  Do you like a little comedy with your sci-fi? Then we've got just the thing for you!
Regular Newsletter readers may remember that we teased about the sci-fi web series "Star Haulers" a few months back. Well, this local production (made on AbbyShot's home turf of Newfoundland, Canada) is now in full swing on YouTube. Episodes 1 to 4 are now posted on their YouTube channel. The budget may be low but the episodes deliver hilarious dialogue and big laughs! As a special treat for AbbyShot fans, you will quickly notice some familiar coats and jackets!
Indeed, all the major cast members are wearing long coats or leather jackets provided by AbbyShot. The witty Captain is wearing a VERY appropriate coat of a brownish colour, the emotionless pilot is wearing the 'bomber jacket' styled Squall Jacket, their dispatcher is wearing the military themed Foxhound Coat, and the ship's snarky computer is wearing... oh wait, the computer is just a disembodied head. Never mind ;)
It's well worth a look, especially Episode 2, our personal favourite!
Get your sci-fi comedy fix: Visit the Star Haulers YouTube Channel! |
| New Glove Spotlight on the Blog: Love the Gloves! |  The beginning of spring (or autumn in some parts of the world) is a time of transition when hands get colder faster. At the same time, we want the dexterity that mitts do not allow us to enjoy, hence the invention of gloves. Arguably, gloves have been around since 440BC (they're time-tested, one might say!) and have been enjoyed in various formats for a number of reasons since then.
When you read the current AbbyShot blog series on gloves, you will begin to see the (sometimes surprising) inspirations behind our various glove designs - everything from gauntlets to neoprene! As technology has changed, so has our apparel, and gloves are certainly indicative of that. It is with excitement that we wait to see what will come down the pipeline as the year progresses. In the meantime, remember to check out the blog and our gloves online.
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Convention News: Find AbbyShot Gear at Two Events in April!
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Convention season is upon us so it's time to get your tickets, costumes, and companions prepped and ready to go! Next month, you can try on some great AbbyShot gear at the following conventions:
Secret Compass @ StarFest 2011- Denver Sci-Fi Convention (April 15-17)
StarFest is an annual Denver convention encompassing all aspects of popular media, film and television. StarFest has been running since 1977 and our good friends at Secret Compass Collectibles will be officially representing AbbyShot gear! Guests include Morena Baccarin (Firefly/Serenity, V), Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation), and Mark Sheppard (Firefly/Serenity, soon to be on Doctor Who!). StarFest Website
AbbyShot Clothiers @ Sci-Fi on The Rock (April 15-17)
Sci-Fi on the Rock is Newfoundland & Labrador's Premiere Sci-Fi & Fantasy convention and AbbyShot will be there in-person to represent! It's the 5th anniversary of the convention and it is a guaranteed good time! This year's guests include: David Nykl (Stargate: Atlantis), Mike Savva (Star Wars - Episode I), Suzie Plakson (Star Trek), and J.G. Hertzler (Star Trek). Sci-Fi on The Rock Website
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| Customer Experience Survey Still Going Strong! |
Here's a BIG shout out to all of you who took the time to complete our Customer Experience Survey! Thank you so much! Your feedback was amazing and truly appreciated. We are actively addressing all of the concerns you have shared with us -- especially those regarding prices for shipping and products, as well as payment options. We are very excited about tackling these issues and making your experience with AbbyShot even better!
Keep your eye out for a full posting of the survey results on our blog. For those of you who didn't get to fill out our survey, not to worry! You can keep the suggestions coming. We are tallying responses until the end of the month! Here is the link you need:
The AbbyShot Customer Experience Survey
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| Cool Site of the Month: 'Bring Back Firefly' Facebook Page |
Everyone knows that AbbyShot loves Firefly and Serenity. So many of ours fans love this 'Verse too. Heck, everyone should love it! So isn't it great to see die-hard fans still coming together in droves so many years after the original ground-breaking show was cancelled in 2003?
The 'Bring Back Firefly' Facebook Page is just that kind of place, Browncoats! It is a big (and fun) group that is growing every day (currently at over 40,000 fans!). There are a lot of great discussions to be found about the classic sci-fi adventure so it's well-worth being a part of it!
Firefly may not be coming back anytime soon... but it's nice to dream, isn't it? ;)
'Bring Back Firefly' on Facebook
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| Customer E-mails: March 2011 Edition | 
Any time of year is the perfect time for AbbyShot coats and jackets, and our customers know this well! Our favourite heroes of sci-fi and fantasy get to wear cool coats all the time - and so should we!
The March Customer Emails Blog Post brings us a happy customer from the UK with the best mother in the world (she gave him his own Vereen Jacket for Christmas!), as well as a Doctor Who fan (pictured, in the UK as well) styling in his Tenth Doctor's Coat:
To sum up, this coat shadows any other coat in existence! :)
I think it's safe to say that he's enjoying his new coat!
Happy AbbyShot Customers Await In: The Newest Customer E-mails Blog Post! |
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To echo the Newsletter Intro, March is all about giving you, the fans, what you want! Some highlights to remember: We love hearing from you, so if you have questions or comments regarding anything in the Newsletter, please don't hesitate to Contact Us!
All the best,
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