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Who would want to see more Lionel logo "wearables" like golf shirts, long sleeve shirts, jackets??

it just seems curious to me is all we see offered are t- shirts with Lionel logo-- isn't there a larger market with more upgraded apparel?? Or does Lionel reserve these only for employees? Why?

Regards,

Carl J

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Originally Posted by Carl J:

Who would want to see more Lionel logo "wearables" like golf shirts, long sleeve shirts, jackets??

Isn't there a larger market with more upgraded apparel?? Or does Lionel reserve these only for employees? Why?

Carl,

I share your frustration with the lack of Lionel apparel. Lionel maintains tight control of their copyrights. Even if someone wanted to create a upgraded line of apparel the licensing fees would be prohibitive. Even if the fees were paid how many could afford the finished product? I'm sure Derek Thomas could enlighten us as to the costs.

 

It is likely that Lionel does reserve items of upgraded apparel for the exclusive use of it's employees. These items are worn at trade shows and the like.

 

If you want to create items for your own use it can be done. It would be a matter of finding a hat and shirt dealer willing to make your items. It would be expensive.

Hi Pappy & Marty,

Thanks for your feedback on the Lionel wearables.

I am not sure what the cost to license would be if sold by an outside vendor--

I am always hoping to see in the Lionel Catalog more "business casual" wear like polo shirts/ golf shirts-- or a light jacket / sweater / sweatshirt with some form of Lionel logo-- or even adding "Lionel Modeler or  Operator" to distinguish from the actual Lionel Employees; just the very casual t-shirts in the catalog need to be expanded somehow. I think anything that advertises the name gets conversations started and also shows your in "the club".

Regards,

Carl J

Originally Posted by Panther97:

I would love a Lionel polo-style shirt.  It would be a nice shirt for me to wear to work.

I agree. I have often wondered why we don't see 'classy' Lionel golf-type shirts. I have several train t-shirts but wear them around the house, gardening, etc. Heck, I don't want to be known as 'one of those train guys.'  I have found, however, that wearing train clothing on vacations has been a great conversation stater. I would hope that Lionel would produce some 'classy' shirts at a price something less than pro shops! I am not interested in $80 tee-shirts that advertise someone's company.

I don't even permit car dealers to put their decals on my vehicles. 

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