New Year's Resolution

I've peaked. ♟️

I don't want to keep beating a dead horse with this merchandise topic, but I really need to air some of this out. We contracted two different teams to build concepts and production-ready files so we could move into sampling. Both have completely failed so far. One of the design agencies (a very reputable group) charged $3,000, which we paid, for three rounds of mockups and fully completed production files/tech packs. After two rounds of failed mockups, I sent a much more comprehensive brief to try to get them on the right track. They just emailed me back saying they decided to drop the project and wished me the best of luck. No mention of a refund. No mention of any kind of resolution. They are leaving us with a completely unusable PDF of designs at this level of quality. What am I even looking at!?

Merch design and production has not progressed the way I expected. I’m looking at a lot of designs and directions that simply are not up to the quality @STR8RIPPIN fans deserve. To say I’m frustrated would be a massive understatement. But I would rather take the time to course correct than force out something that does not meet the standard. Bear with me. We’ll get this right.

"He just STR8 RIPPED him" -@YNOT_B_RECKLESS @Xuzey_ just clip farming in 2v2's 🫨

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I’m jumping on the bandwagon for the new 2026 version. Perfect mix of new and old in my opinion. 😍

Who do you want to see play on the @STR8RIPPIN Pro Scrims tomorrow night? 💰 - @ShopifyRebels - @LuminonGaming - @KrakenSeasGG - @Pznguin / @Bound2K / @KevinEcoSmith / @StelluR Any others? 🤔

3-0 3-0 in FINALS 🏆 @DreamHack Atlanta Open Qualifier Champions — @ShopifyRebels @Cykul_ | @FrostyBB | @ItzTheLastShot | @Royal2

Bracket has been reset, first to three takes it all 🏆 @ShopifyRebels vs @LuminonGaming — GRAND FINALS

Let’s do this! 👊

The raids from @ItzTheLastShot and @Shyway have the @STR8RIPPIN Pro Scrims popping on a Tuesday. Thanks, gents. 🤝

Awesome match tonight. See you in chat. 😉

Really proud of how much progress is being made in such a short amount of time. Everyone behind @STR8RIPPIN is working hard, and we're excited to show you all what we're cooking up. 💙

DISGUSTING 😮‍💨 @Royal2

Aiming to share @STR8RIPPIN merch updates in the next 1-2 weeks. It continues to be the hardest part of building the org back up. I'm constantly meeting with more vendors, designers, etc. If you are a pro at this, let's work together.

Throwback to one of my absolute favorite chapters of @STR8RIPPIN. What a vibe. 🔥

We posted more information about the social media role here. Take a look if you are interested. 👀