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Topic: Shop SpaceX (patches and insignia apparel)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 46085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-01-2012 10:39 AM
SpaceX now has its own online shop. |
butch wilks Member Posts: 336 From: Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 12-06-2012 11:28 AM
Just got in my first orders from the SpaceX shop. I have to say I've got to the moon before them, as I am over the moon with the quality of the items.The t-shirts have got very good prints on them, the baseball hat is a flex fit type so no messing a round with the hat band to get it to fit and I just love the water bottle its just a great design with a built in hook, you just press to open the spout and you can fill it with 24oz of liquid. I'll be putting in more order to them with this quality. I just have to wait for the patches to go on the web page now. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 46085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-07-2012 04:28 AM
SpaceX will be introducing a limited edition set of their nine Dragon and Falcon patches as early as later today (Dec. 7). Only 200 sets will be offered. The limited-edition mission patch collection includes a full set of all SpaceX mission patches, a total of 9. From the first launch of the Falcon 1 rocket to the most recent Falcon 9 mission to the International Space Station, you can review and relive SpaceX’s historic launches. |
GACspaceguy Member Posts: 2695 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-07-2012 04:40 AM
I hope to grab one of those sets, sounds great. Now if they would just offer a good looking large scale model(s). |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1341 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 12-07-2012 12:23 PM
I just searched "patch" on the homepage linked above, and it came up... Mission Patch Collection. Only US $30 for all nine! |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 46085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-07-2012 09:19 PM
SpaceX sent a set of the patches to collectSPACE for review; they arrived today. The patches are accompanied by an information card with basic details about each of the nine flights and an embossed metallic/holographic Dragon logo. The set is titled, "SpaceX Mission Patch Collection | 2012" — perhaps implying that SpaceX may release each year's flight patches as a set. As for the patches themselves, all appear to be a new production run as compared to the few examples I have of patches that were produced at the time of the missions.* The current set uses more metallic threads and a tighter stitching for a much cleaner look. Interestingly, the one patch without metallic thread is the CRS-1 emblem, which has a sheen but is much more subdued than the prior eight embroidered designs. (* Judging presently from photographs, as I am on extended travel and do not have access to the physical patches at the moment.) |
justin13 Member Posts: 51 From: Richmond, VA, U.S.A. Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 12-07-2012 10:07 PM
With a little help from a friend in California, my girlfriend recently started a collection with the first 8 SpaceX patches. It looks like they had been available to employees as a set before CRS-1 flew. I guess there's no easy way to get our hands on just the CRS-1 patch? |
Ronpur Member Posts: 1244 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-07-2012 11:02 PM
I thought for sure that a set of 9 patches would be outrageous in price....but $30! Wow, what a great deal! So glad I found this place to stay updated on all the new things happening! |
spaceman Member Posts: 1138 From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-08-2012 06:02 PM
I've just gone on to order a set and they are listed as "sold out." I think they were a little too limited in number. Maybe they'll do a rerun if demand is high enough.
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J Blackburn Member Posts: 229 From: Virginia USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-08-2012 08:54 PM
Hopefully they will begin selling individual patches for each mission as they approach in the future. I would like to think that these 200 limited patch sets were an experiment to see if their patches would sell. I think if this is the case then SpaceX now knows that there is a market with a high demand for their patches. |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1341 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 12-08-2012 09:33 PM
Wow, that was quick.Emailed SpaceX to reiterate that the market is there for more, and for future mission patches. |
Apollo 8 Member Posts: 176 From: Vienna, Austria Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 12-09-2012 05:39 AM
I was very interested in these patches too! I was on a business trip for three days and read about the patches today. Wanted to order them immediately, but I had to realize, they are all sold out... |
Apollo 8 Member Posts: 176 From: Vienna, Austria Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 12-10-2012 03:26 AM
It would be real great, if SpaceX would produce more of these sets, that are sold out at the moment, because I think there are more people like me, who missed the chance to buy the set! |
Gonzo Member Posts: 598 From: Holland, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-11-2012 06:30 PM
And for those interested, they have removed the sets entirely from their site! Searches return no results. |
Cascader Member Posts: 56 From: London, England, UK Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 12-12-2012 10:34 AM
My patches arrived this morning in England UK. Really nice patches and info card with hologram Dragon logo and the small bonus of SpaceX bag. Great service, thank you SpaceX and all involved in the project. All success for your future flights to ISS etc. |
hoorenz Member Posts: 1035 From: The Netherlands Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-12-2012 12:42 PM
Also received them today and there is absolutely no difference with the earlier patches sold by SpaceX employees. |
mama04 Member Posts: 151 From: Haarlem, N-H, Netherlands Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 12-12-2012 01:36 PM
My sets arrived today as well. Very happy with them and as far as I can see, no difference to earlier received SpaceX patches I have. |
Space Emblem Art Member Posts: 194 From: Citrus Heights, CA - USA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-14-2012 10:14 PM
Received my patches today. I like them — very nice. I hope they'll continue with the patch sales. Can hardly wait for their patch for the first crewed Dragon mission. |
Ronpur Member Posts: 1244 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-15-2012 09:26 PM
I received my set today and I love them! I also like the SpaceX plastic tote bag that was in the package! I do hope they release some of the patches individually. |
ilbasso Member Posts: 1527 From: Greensboro, NC USA Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 12-18-2012 01:42 PM
Got my set yesterday, but without the tote bag (perhaps because I didn't order one). |
J Blackburn Member Posts: 229 From: Virginia USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-18-2012 08:45 PM
Received mine today along with a couple of hats and the Falcon 9 Rocket Kit for display. All items are very fine quality. The patches came with an 8 1/2 X 11 full color cardboard poster showing each mission patch, launch date, and launch site. |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1341 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 12-19-2012 07:34 PM
I received my SpaceX patches on Monday and they look terrific. |
Gonzo Member Posts: 598 From: Holland, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-20-2012 03:43 PM
quote: Originally posted by ilbasso: Got my set yesterday, but without the tote bag (perhaps because I didn't order one).
Got my set Tuesday. I didn't order the bag either but there was one in the envelope. And the bag is a nice, heavy drawstring plastic bag. Very similar to Apple's, if you know those. |
James913 Member Posts: 295 From: Houston, TX Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-04-2013 02:08 PM
Just a heads-up: the SpaceX website store is once again offering complete patch sets (up to CRS-2) for $20 plus tax and shipping. (Looking more closely, it appears that the flight 4 patch may not be included. Still, good deal.) |
Cascader Member Posts: 56 From: London, England, UK Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 12-04-2013 03:11 PM
Just to let you all know that the set is in fact 11 patches. The pictures are to be updated. |
J Blackburn Member Posts: 229 From: Virginia USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-04-2013 08:14 PM
I ordered mine last night and was told the set included 11 patches. They are also offering a really nice poster set for $25. If the patches are anything like last year they will be limited. |
Gonzo Member Posts: 598 From: Holland, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-05-2013 07:34 AM
Ordered two more sets this morning to get the new patches. From what I can tell from the store that only shows nine patches (there are 11 being shipped), this set looks to include all the original nine from last year and two new patches. So for those of you that didn't get a set last year, here's a second chance to get them all in one shot.Personally, I don't like that they chose to do it this way because the "limited to 200 sets" last year now is pretty meaningless. On one hand I'm glad they are offing them again so those that didn't get them last year now have a shot of adding them to their collections. On the other hand, I ordered (and still have) two sets from last year that I thought were going to be "limited." Seems I'll now have four sets of the nine from last year and two sets for the two US flights this year. (To be clear, I believe there were four flights this year, but only two were for the US. The other two were for Europe and Thailand. We'll have to see which flights the "new" patches were for once they start arriving in our hands, unless someone knows already!) |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 46085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-05-2013 08:05 AM
To date, there have been three Falcon flights in 2013: - For NASA, Commercial Resupply Services-2 (CRS-2) to the International Space Station (March)
- For MDA (Canada), Cascade Smallsat and Ionospheric Polar Explorer (CASSIOPE) satellite (September)
- For SES (Europe), SES-8 telecommunications satellite (December)
The launch of Thaicom 6 (Thailand) is targeted for later this month, though whether it takes place this year is still be seen. |
Gonzo Member Posts: 598 From: Holland, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-05-2013 09:41 AM
So I sent SpaceX an email... From their reply (SpaceX Marketing/Communications): ...actually includes all 12 missions up into the SES mission only 9 are pictured but there's actually 12 included in the set. So, there you go! This set appears to include the patch for EVERY mission that has launched thus far. (Which means these include more of the first 9 that were a "limited edition of 200 sets" last year.) |
Gonzo Member Posts: 598 From: Holland, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-05-2013 12:51 PM
And the latest word from SpaceX is that calling them a "limited edition" last year was a misnomer. There are currently approximately 1000 in stock and those will be sold until stock runs out or the first of the year, whichever comes first. From their email: They are not limited edition, there is a limited run at a limited qty. They will only be available until they run out, or until the first of the year. There is just another 1,000 left in stock. |
butch wilks Member Posts: 336 From: Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 12-05-2013 03:21 PM
The poster and the patches sets have been taken off the site. I'd emailed them to see if they are still for sale as they have only been on the site for a few hours.And as I get paid at 12.00 p.m. GMT, it looks as if I may have missed out on them one more time. Update: Just had a email back from SpaceX — The patches and posters will be available again, there was an issue due to an overwhelming response of orders. They said to please check back periodically. |
spaceman Member Posts: 1138 From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-05-2013 03:30 PM
Too few people buying too many sets. I missed out the first time and again today. They are going to be relisted with a control on purchases to make it fair for all. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 46085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-05-2013 05:22 PM
SpaceX says the patches and posters will be available for order again on Friday (Dec. 6). |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 46085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-07-2013 01:25 AM
SpaceX is still working to restore the patches and posters. The posters were briefly added back to the site on Friday, but removed again. |
lucspace Member Posts: 432 From: Hilversum, The Netherlands Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 12-08-2013 08:24 AM
Weird thing is that I visited the online shop on Dec. 3; at that time, the patches were listed and available separately, at $7 each. With SpaceX only offering them as a set now, how are earlier buyers supposed to keep their collection complete if each new patch is only available as part of a new and expanded 'full set'? |
fredtrav Member Posts: 1753 From: Birmingham AL Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 12-08-2013 11:07 AM
Well if they hold their current pricing, it is cheaper to buy the set at $20. then three individual ones at $7 each. |
Besixdouze Member Posts: 236 From: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 12-09-2013 02:17 PM
I got lucky and ordered as soon as I saw the post, 4th December, and they arrived today in the UK. Fantastic service. Nine of the patches are identical to the first set, no variants. Hope everybody who wants a set gets the opportunity to buy one this time. |
Kevin T. Randall Member Posts: 1290 From: Chesham, Bucks UK Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-10-2013 03:02 PM
The set of 12 SpaceX patches are back as of 21:00pm GMT Tuesday 10th Dec. (It still says it is a set of 9 patches). |
Kevin T. Randall Member Posts: 1290 From: Chesham, Bucks UK Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-11-2013 01:11 PM
The set of 12 SpaceX patches are back on sale as of 18:00pm GMT Wednesday 11th December. |
Ronpur Member Posts: 1244 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-12-2013 05:48 PM
I ordered a set and I grabbed another hat as my current SpaceX hat is getting worn out. |