AbbyShot Newsletter
May 2010
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| Let the Blockbuster Season Begin!
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 It's a truly magical time of the year, folks: the big summer blockbusters are starting to hit the screens!
Iron Man 2 has ushered in a new season of big budget action and there's plenty more we're looking forward to this summer! Going out to the movies is great fun and all, so why not take a piece of the movies with you into your everyday life? All you need is AbbyShot! We take all the excitement and adventure of your favourite movies and turn it into great clothing you can wear (and treasure) everyday. The AbbyShot news for you this month includes a Mad Max Jacket special, plenty of in-stock products, fan convention news, and more! |
| Mad Max Special: Free Badges
Until June 30th! |
 The wasteland is waiting and there are only three letters that are going
to keep the peace: MFP! The
Main Force Patrol is a beacon of justice in a world of chaos, and
they're always in need of new recruits. They don't have time for
application forms (who does?) - you just need to wear the right uniform
(and wear it proudly). This is where AbbyShot steps in: We provide the
ultimate MFP jacket and, between now and the end of June, we're throwing in the MFP badges as a free
gift when you order!As popularized by the MFP's most
famous officer ("Mad" Max Rockatansky of course), the AbbyShot Max Jacket is the most screen-accurate recreation of the leather jacket from the
1st Mad Max film. The carefully crafted metal MFP badges are the perfect
companion piece: Normally $43 CAD, they will now be yours for
absolutely free when you order your Max Jacket. This offer ends on June 30th, 2010 so
be sure to get your order in soon! Available in ALL sizes now:
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Squall Jacket Back In Stock For Immediate Delivery!
|  The ultimate cosplay item is back in stock, just in time for fan convention season! If you want to look exactly like heroic Squall Leonhart, then AbbyShot has just what you're looking for.
It's none other than the AbbyShot Squall Jacket and Final Fantasy fans agree that this is the highest quality recreation on the market:
Hi. Just received my Squall Jacket this morning and am really pleased!
The leather is excellent quality and the fur is really soft too. Took me
a while to find the pendant but was really happy when i did :). Thanks.
-Andy, UK
That's right, we even throw in the Griever Pendant for free with every Squall Jacket order! To top it all off, the fur collar is removeable so you can wear this jacket in two totally different ways.
Just don't wait too long to order your own; the size Small has already sold out and other sizes will move fast!
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Your Gothic Fix: Now In Stock!
|  There are some amazing garments back in stock to appeal to the dark side of your soul. These are three of our most popular gothic designs and they are back in stock for immediate delivery. The Jenova and Enigma are amazing and durable pleather trench coats, while the GIG Shrug is the perfect spring and summer item for the most stylish of women!
Just hear what some of our previous customers had to say...
Enigma Trench Customer Review:
There is nothing else on the market that can compare to the
quality of this coat. I actually feel like I would fit right in with
Organization XIII. Pictures do not do this coat justice; there is no
way. Bravo! to the amazing artistry and creativity that went into
crafting this beautiful coat. And another big thanks to the awesome
customer service I received throughout my purchase. AbbyShot, you outdid
yourselves on this one.
-Mike, USA
 GIG Shrug Customer Review:
Your jacket is my favourite piece in my wardrobe. I have never owned a
leather jacket before and am very impressed by the quality and comfort
of my shrug. The death glares from all the ladies is also a bonus :)
-Vicki, Australia
This is just a sampling of the amazing reviews for these 3 garments... hopefully you'll be the newest happy customer soon enough!
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Is There an AbbyShot Affiliate Near You?
|  AbbyShot has a growing number of affiliate stores all over the globe and - you never know - you might be lucky enough to have a store near you carrying AbbyShot gear!
UK customers: Did you know that there's a store carrying the Tenth Doctor's Coat in northeast London? They're called The Who Shop and we hear they have sizes Medium and Large in stock right now, so it's well worth a visit!
Canadian customers: If you're in the Calgary area, you're in luck! Comic-Kazi is one of AbbyShot's newest affiliates, located near Stanley Park in central Calgary. They have a variety of items in stock and waiting for you!
US Customers: Many American stores are learning about the wonders of AbbyShot as well, including Urban Collector (in St. Paul, Minnesota) and Alien Entertainment (near Chicago, Illinois) just to name two!
These are just some examples of our amazing affiliates, you can see the full list including addresses at the AbbyShot Affiliates Page (linked below).
Is there a store near you that you think would be a perfect "fit" for AbbyShot clothing? Please shoot us a quick email through our Contact Us page with your idea!
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The AbbyShot CON-quest Continues!
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 It's nearly summer here in North America and the convention season keeps "heating up"! AbbyShot is keeping an eye on the convention schedules for you, and hopefully you've got an AbbyShot garment in mind to set off your convention attire! Jaws will drop around you, we guarantee it!
Here are just a few of the upcoming conventions we've heard are great fun: - A-Kon in Dallas, Texas (June)
- Apollo Con in Houston, Texas (June)
- San Diego Comic Con in California (July)
- Otakon in Baltimore, Maryland (July)
- Fan Expo in Toronto, Canada (August)
- Dragon*Con in Atlanta Georgia (August)
Are you attending any of the above? Maybe you've got another con in mind? Are you going to wear any AbbyShot gear? We want to hear from you! Let us know where you're headed; we'll do our best to have an AbbyShot presence at your convention!
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| Can't Stop the Serenity Screenings Start Next Month! |
 Keep this on your radar, Browncoats: The time to watch Serenity in all its big-screen glory is approaching! The Can't Stop the Serenity charity screenings are happening all over the world (from June to September); it's all for a good cause and more fun than ever. Here's an excerpt from their brand new Press Release: This is a particularly exciting year as it is the fifth anniversary of CSTS. Says the global organizer, "Five years ago some fans of a not-a-blockbuster-but-beloved sci-fi movie had the thought 'what if we screened Serenity for charity?' That 'what if' went global and continues to draw people in. [...] It is my job this year to grow and nurture this 'what if' idea that is Can't Stop the Serenity 2010. It's an idea that has challenged the norms and has given hope to such a great cause. It's something we like to call thrilling heroics."It's ALWAYS time for some thrilling heroics, especially this time of year! Check out the Can't Stop the Serenity website to find the screening nearest you.
AbbyShot will be represented at the Toronto CSTS screening - AbbyShot team member Mark will be there proudly sporting his Browncoat! Anyone attending the Toronto screening who wants to save on shipping for their AbbyShot Browncoat - contact us and Mark can arrange to meet with you!
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| Photo Contest Winner: Look-alike Found! |
 We've spotted a look-alike! Or is it a replicant...? A Blade Runner is on the way to give this Rick Deckard doppleganger the "prize" he deserves. No, we won't be taking our Police Spinner off to the Tyrell Corporation to investigate, this is none other than our newest Photo Contest winner: Fox from Nova Scotia, Canada!He was the only Newsletter reader brave enough to get his contest entry in by our deadline of May 17th, so Fox played by the rules and wins the prize of $50 CAD off his next AbbyShot purchase. Fox actually sent in 3 photos and we chose our favourite for this article. Here's what he had to say about the photo: "I like the photo you chose (my Honda Civic behing me was playing the part of the Police Spinner...) If you ask my wife, she'll tell you she's sure the whole reason I bought that car was because it came in "Blade Runner Spinner Blue"... (she might even be RIGHT, too... but the point is, I sure love the way the color of that car looks up against the color of that gorgeous Deckard Trench Coat you folks make!)"To see all 3 of Fox's entries, please visit our Facebook page to see the album. These photos are so good, we're just left asking: Is it 2019 yet?
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Cool Site of the Month: The Awesomer Blog
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 Who isn't looking for a daily dose of "Awesome"? The Awesomer blog has one mission: To show you the most "Awesome Stuff" in the world, every day. The best in technology, clothing, websites, cars - it's all here and it's updated frequently. Looking for a hoodie that makes you look like Mr. T from side-on? How about an interactive site that allows you to create your own a capella beatbox group? A skim through The Awesomer's posts will unlock these and other funky wonders. AbbyShot was proud to be recently featured in their listing of "awesome" apparel; our Tenth Doctor's Coat was given The Awesomer treatment just this month! " With the eleventh incarnation of Doctor Who now running on BBC, pay tribute to the tenth doctor's legacy with this coat that's so stylish your friends won't even know you're into cosplay." There's only one thing left to say: Awesome! |
| Customer E-mails - May 2010 Edition |  The month of May brings us even more amazing customer photos of Doctor Who fans in their (it's safe to say) new favourite coats! US customer Ferdinand took his Tenth Doctor's Coat to a convention (with a perfect brown pinstripe suit and sonic screwdriver, of course!). Jonno, from our home country of Canada, even managed to sneak a photo in the TARDIS! We're still not sure how he managed that one. He's not telling and neither is the Doctor! Not only did both customers send in great photos, they also emailed some fun product reviews. See it all now on our Blog: |
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Thanks for joining us on another month of adventures, and we'll have plenty more exciting news for you in June! Are you on Facebook? Become a Fan of AbbyShot and get the most up-to-the-minute news by clicking the Like button on our Facebook Page. We guarantee you'll "like" it ;) We love hearing from you, so if you have questions or comments regarding anything in this month's Newsletter, please don't hesitate to Contact Us!
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