G1 Other Merch

This page is a catch-all for G1 merchandise that is not a figure or toy.  In 2001 and 2002, these characters were hot stuff.  There is only one or two independent toylines per year that get this kind of attention.  So let's have a look at some other products featuring the Dudes!

These are not my items or even my photos.  
This is stuff I find on ebay.  

Folders

It's Back-To-School time -- let's see who you can get to represent your homework holder.  I kinda think some of these choices were made as if they were thinking kids would sync them up to their courses, like:  Natalie for Health class, Helen for History, Sergei for Geography, E. N. Stein for Science, etc.  It certainly isn't the worst idea.

I also noticed that some have 3-hole punches (and some don't), and some have the word "Dude" (and some don't) -- so this probably represents BTS 2001 and 2002.  If you compare this to the character release order, it appears that the ones that say 'Dude" probably came out in 2001 and the ones that just say "Tech Deck" came out in 2002.

I am a bit surprised that three dudettes made it onto folders (Helen, Natalie, and Yoko).  Helen and Natalie didn't even bring their boards!

Pencils

I found these #2 Pencils on eBay.  The back of the packs say "Over 30 Styles Available."  I assume this means Dudes, not pencils.  That statement suggests that these came out in 2001, probably between Crew 3 and Crew 4. But some of the characters featured would put their release in 2002, sometime after Crew 7.  Of course, it is possible that the pencils were issued depicting characters that had not yet been made as figures. 

Though it is hard to tell in the image, I am pretty sure this is who made it onto a pencil:

Pack One: Shik, Duke, Billy, Woody, and Biff (aka Scott)

Pack Two: Rap Masta, Ace, Lenny, Tank, and Art.

Vending Machine Stickers

You know, those little sticker machines that are at the front of the supermarket. I think these are pretty cool. Back in the day, you would have gotten all four of these for $1, maybe just 75 cents.  Currently, the seller wants $15 each! Haha -- eBay sellers and their constant relisting of self-proclaimed treasures. Anyway, they are marked (c)2001 and distributed by Brand Imports.  They are 3.75 inches by 2.75 inches. 

 

 

Skateboard Stickers

These stickers are vinyl decals that you would put on an actual skateboard.  I do not know how they were marketed or distributed.  Four of them are 3.75 inches at their widest, and Draco is 4 x 4.5 inches.

 

Metal Signs

If you really want to announce your TDD fandom, you get yourself one of these metal signs fer yer wall.  They are 10 inches by 12.75 inches. Plus, you can stick your Dudes to them!  Mind blown!



More?

That's all for now! I bet this hardly even scratches the surface.  I bet the Dudes were on backpacks and lunchboxes too.  If you know of something else -- drop me a message! 

Also check out the T-shirts and keychains pages.