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Do you think we should have dakimakura of the PBB cast to help promote the site?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:07 pm    Post subject: Dakimakura to help the site Reply with quote

Since we've talked about the lack of membership and participation I've come across a website that deals in furry dakimakura(lit. hugging pillows or better known as love pillows). My aim is to hopefully have the pillows promote the site by using some of the characters from PBB but I need to ask people to vote(need to see if people would buy one or think it's a good idea to begin with) And to have Vanessa give her blessing on this if the majority of people like the idea(She's the creator and besides,the company won't print characters owned by other people without permission).


Website for dakimakura: http://furrydakimakura.gostorego.com/


Also if you guys have any comments,questions,or concerns don't hesitate to post and I'll address them.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did'nt we have a plush doll idea of this awhile back?
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe you're referring to having Yutaka Yumi do plushies of the characters.The difference is that the plushies were geared for the Royals and possible usage of the chars. from the comic in various sizes and they weren't geared to promote the site itself.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, despite that, I actually think this would be an excellent idea. Some of the girls in the comic are definately ones I would love to cuddle with. I'm sure there are those who feel the exact same way.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rune174 wrote:
Well, despite that, I actually think this would be an excellent idea. Some of the girls in the comic are definately ones I would love to cuddle with. I'm sure there are those who feel the exact same way.



I appreciate the comment Rune but I feel as though I'm missing something.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One of each of the main cast would be awesome!
Like one of:
Betty
Violet
Mary
William/Wilson
Red

And then have the PBB logo in the corner on each side of the pillow.

I would definently get one of Violet.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good News.I sent Ron my idea and so far he likes it.I appreciate everyone's vote as you guys were my focus group to help make this happen.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did you find that missing element that you were looking for?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rune174 wrote:
Did you find that missing element that you were looking for?


Yes,I feel what I was missing was a sense of motivation.I believe that this will hopefully be a small step into bringing more members on top of which a portion of the sales goes to the artist as well as helping another business.I'm optimistic that something will happen from this idea but I also exercise caution as Vanessa is the ultimate decider on her artwork.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I actually visit a place called hth studios, and they actually had a huge auction for a set of dakimakura of one of their characters and they sold very quickly.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rune174 wrote:
I actually visit a place called hth studios, and they actually had a huge auction for a set of dakimakura of one of their characters and they sold very quickly.


I'm hoping that we have good sales and a membership increase from the dakimakura as well as try to bring back from members who've left.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It would definately be a pretty good idea all the same.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with Rune. And I hope this goes through! It's definently a good idea.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thank you both for the kind compliments on my idea.I just hope Vanessa likes the idea as well but we'll see. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just to let you know, the idea could'nt have come at a better time. From what I've seen, dakimakura are all the rage now, especially when you make initial releases of them in limited quantities, then, if it proves to be popular enough, then more people will be informed, thus making them more accessible to the public. Since its also a non digital item, people will be even more inclined to buy them as you can't really steal content like this per se.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rune174 wrote:
Just to let you know, the idea could'nt have come at a better time. From what I've seen, dakimakura are all the rage now, especially when you make initial releases of them in limited quantities, then, if it proves to be popular enough, then more people will be informed, thus making them more accessible to the public. Since its also a non digital item, people will be even more inclined to buy them as you can't really steal content like this per se.



Thanks for the heads up Rune.I remember their popularity in Japan but I wasn't sure if they would be popular anywhere else.The non-digital format was another reason I wanted to use them and the site making them posts small photos with the naughty bits digitally censored which is plus in the piracy war.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It could work. One good idea, maybe, could be that royal members who decide to get one could get a special code for a discount on one of their choice, but the code is unique and only works once. If the site workers are fine with that... Idk this is just something in my head floating around in there.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tariel_Uhara wrote:
It could work. One good idea, maybe, could be that royal members who decide to get one could get a special code for a discount on one of their choice, but the code is unique and only works once. If the site workers are fine with that... Idk this is just something in my head floating around in there.



I'm going to get some flack for what I'm about to say but if the idea goes through and for all intents and purposes let's say it does,we as site need to focus on newer people rather than the Royals.Unfortunately perception is the king of reality so when people show up they'll either want the same thing or feel that Royals get everything and we get scraps if we're lucky.The last sentiment can result in loss of membership or worse to piracy.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My apologies. I reread my post a few tomes. I realize now where I made my mistake.

Ok, the pillow could work in bringing in new members yes. I phrased it wrong. I left this out by accident. Anyone that stays and becomes royal would get the discount code after say 3 to 6 months. An incentive to stay maybe?

But I do see your point desertwolf. And it was my bad for leaving info out.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We could still have a position where royals who do participate in the dakimakura ploy would have to pay to have the art done, so as to not give them such a royal treatment.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

@Tariel:A Royal member is somebody that has had Vanessa draw their avatar.As far as I know that is being phased out if it hasn't already so the discount would only apply to a small percent of people.



@Rune:Just from a business perspective the use of Royals may lead to a false sense of hope which is what I'm attempting to avoid as much as possible and top that off,the money from custom jobs goes directly to the dakimakura company and not Vanessa.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A slight misunderstanding. I meant loyal as in they can access all of the site. (So past the 30 day mark or in the case of the code 90 to 180 days, the equivalent of 3 to 6 months)

I get so confused sometimes between loyal and royal...

But anyways, whether or not there is a code, I'm still all for the idea.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

maybe a group or a combinations of 2 persons.

That will make the sale a bit more interesting.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

@Tariel:It's no problem.I hope the idea goes through as well but it's a wait and see situation right now.



@Henk:I like diversity myself but we just have to wait and see.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd have to agree, Desert would have to get the basic concepts off the ground first before moving onto more advanced designs.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's also due to the size and respect for the company's rules.Each Dakimakura is 50cmx150cm(20inx60in)and the characters can only be nude with nothing sexual really going on(gotta give'em something to dream about right? Twisted Evil )
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DesertWolf wrote:
It's also due to the size and respect for the company's rules.Each Dakimakura is 50cmx150cm(20inx60in)and the characters can only be nude with nothing sexual really going on(gotta give'em something to dream about right? Twisted Evil )


and since you came up with this idea, when can we buy the nude 'Meng Long' ?
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

henkcobra wrote:
DesertWolf wrote:
It's also due to the size and respect for the company's rules.Each Dakimakura is 50cmx150cm(20inx60in)and the characters can only be nude with nothing sexual really going on(gotta give'em something to dream about right? Twisted Evil )


and since you came up with this idea, when can we buy the nude 'Meng Long' ?


You'll have to see what Vanessa will come up with first.Otherwise it would just be a custom one for me at this point.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would like to say that should I get a Dakimakura as either some type of reward or thanks that I'd pay for it.I believe that Vanessa has done way too much and deserves something positive in return.I would much rather die knowing I'm putting something back into this place and to help her rather than having been given something.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Same, though I can't think of anything as good as this idea you put out.
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