NBA "Diamond Dunks"
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Let me give you some info on what it's like to be a "toy designer" and how it works and how you are "treated"... And why I am "offering toys"... I have to be careful with what I say and how I word it because I respect and appreciate what Mindstyle is doing for me. However, it's not the the greatest deal.
1.) I designed NBA "Diamond Dunks" from scratch, Initially because I've always wanted my own products and I'm a fan of Coolrain (google him). I sent out an email and some presentations to a few toy companies. I got super, super lucky and had interest.
2.) I spent 6+ months working for free and taught myself how to do 3D design in order to make these. That was 1.5 years ago.
3.) I have made ZERO dollars from this work, absolutely jack shit... No money from the NBA, no money from Mindstyle... I officially filed for bankruptcy in Oregon last month because I am a moron and work on "creative projects" for free. All in hopes they will pay off one day... That is how I work. I don't care about "money and clients and awards" - I care about getting shit made.
4.) These are gettng made and they are getting produced and licensed by the NBA. When!? Hopefully this fall, I have monthly calls with the company that makes them. I get 10% of the final production that I have to sell myself. I get paid nothing... That is how certain companies work. Mindstyle has invest a small fortune into manufacturing and marketing these. They own the license to the NBA, Disney and Marvel. As a designer, you are pretty much at their mercy, which sucks, but that is the way it is. I just want my idea produced and now it will be.
5.) I continue to work "for free" on this... No funding, no sponsors, no nothing... So while you dudes bitch about my offer. It's legit and I hope one day to finally make money and make great products that are available for the masses. This and shoeboxes are what I work on - deal with it.
- So... about the same time you filed for bankruptcy, you posted this about how you made $50K on your shoeboxes:
http://www.qbn.com/r…monospaced - I said I had an order for $50k from Adidas... I'm getting that box shot now and will post online. I made $7,500 and divided that between two people...obey_pdx
- Therefore I made about $3k after taxes. 3K isn't enough to do anything with... I've never claimed to be rich or successful. I find my projects rewarding.obey_pdx
- Email: jonathan bender (former NBA player) if you'd like verification of my store >>> http://www.jonathanb…obey_pdx
- *story!obey_pdx
- +1 for honesty...hopefully your tenacity will pay off!utopian
- Thanks Utopian... It's a constant process of evolving and learning from failure. That is why I will succeed.obey_pdx
- So... about the same time you filed for bankruptcy, you posted this about how you made $50K on your shoeboxes: