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November 30, 2002

Attention Holiday Shoppers!

I've done some work on the store, redesigning all the images to be much higher resolution.

I've also added several new products, including thongs for the ladies, perfect for throwing at me while I'm on stage.

If you're interested in an autographed picture, check out this page, but act fast. I only have a handful of 8x10's left.

Happy shopping, everyone.

Posted by wil at November 30, 2002 01:25 PM
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sniffles -- some of us can't even use playpal for payment. Any suggestions? (I'm thinking of getting a photo.)

Posted by: Eva at November 30, 2002 01:29 PM

Thanks for the opportunity to buy an autographed
picture Wil. The only problem is in Canadian
Dollars I'd be paying over 55.00 before shipping.
Well maybe next time (if it ever happens).
To bad it's Xmas time and I am way short on cash.

Thanks for thinking of your fans. You are a swell
guy.

Posted by: ColleenS at November 30, 2002 01:32 PM

Hey, Wil -

The thongs are nice but how about some cotton breifs for us round-bottomed women out here who are practical and prefer ample buttocks coverage while, at the same time, avoiding the floss effect? I promise I WON'T throw them at you while you are either on stage or any other time when panty-throwing is anticipated.

Thanks,

Kayt

Posted by: zer0 at November 30, 2002 01:59 PM

Wil,
You better be carefull about what you tell people to throw on stage. You never know what YOU will get. Its not like getting a surprise out of a box of cereal.


FG

Posted by: Fabian at November 30, 2002 02:07 PM

regarding undies:

cafe press offers boxers and thongs, only.

Sorry :(

Posted by: wil at November 30, 2002 02:19 PM

Boxers and thongs only! Those Bastards! ;)

This is freaking hysterical, Wil. :)

Clay

Posted by: Clay at November 30, 2002 02:31 PM

Nice! But I'm short of cash too :( especially at this time of year.

Posted by: Tiana at November 30, 2002 02:39 PM

Damd! I would love to get a pic and the thongs, those are cool!

But it seems to be a growing trend around here...I have no money...I knew my lousey soon to be ex husband was good for something, if we were still together I'd get the stuff he had money
:(
OK I'm gonna go plot a way for me to get some money...nothing illeal...really...

Posted by: LadySprite at November 30, 2002 02:49 PM

Damn, Damn, DAMN cafepress! I do believe that they are in conspiracy to keep us ladies cold-ass-cheeked for some reason. I say we DEMAND equality and insist that, if they will not provide better buttocks coverage for me and my sisters, that the LEAST they can do is offer male thong/marble sacks so we can all be on equal ground!

Posted by: zer0 at November 30, 2002 03:01 PM

Random note to everyone:

I opted to give up Starbucks for a week to get a picture. If you can't do that, though, email your most beloved family member the link to the item you want with the subject "Hint Hint".

:)

Posted by: Clay at November 30, 2002 03:02 PM

Hey, there's nothing stopping the dudes from buying and wearing a thong.

...oh wait...yes there is. =]

Posted by: wil at November 30, 2002 03:29 PM

There MAY be something stopping them from wearing thong, Wil, but there is still nothing stopping them from throwing said thongs at you! :)

Posted by: zer0 at November 30, 2002 03:47 PM

I'm doing the econo-Christmas this year (absolutely NO money) but I'd be buying stuff for myself so is that really a Christmas present? I will definetely be adding a link to my wish list though! Any realtives/friends listening? or perhaps charitable strangers? ;)

Posted by: Sunidesus at November 30, 2002 03:51 PM

awwwww wil.....thongs??? really? did you have to go there?
i can't believe you sell merch...just another reason this site makes me laugh in a good way...not in an 'i'm laughing at you" way...

best wishes~

Posted by: kitten b at November 30, 2002 03:57 PM

I must say those are the worse looking boxers shorts I've ever seen. Not man enough to stick your cartoon face on the boxers?

I think a glow in the dark Wil cartoon face on them might sell better.

Posted by: RetroRandy at November 30, 2002 04:28 PM

I think you should have "Hello my name is William f^cking Shatner" thongs.

Posted by: philcliff at November 30, 2002 04:52 PM

The question (that I'm surprised no one else has asked) is,
Do I want Wil Wheaton on my crotch and "Wil Wheaton dot net" on my ass?

...And WHY would I want Wil Wheaton there?

"Wil Wheaton: On crotches everywhere."
"Wil Wheaton: Coming soon to a crotch near you."
(replace "crotch" with other synonymous word if desired.)

Also, isn't it a strange coincidence that Wil chose the phrase "Wil has a posse" to put on the front of a THONG? Replace the "o" and "e"...
"Hi, I'm TV's Wil Wheaton. I'm not a pussy, I just put my image...."

I suppose that one of the alternatives is to have him across my chest. Now buying a matching set would be fandom.
(buying the baby T and the thong, that is. It'd be like Wil getting action without even realizing it. Good thing he's married.)

[disclaimer: The above was meant to amuse, not offend. I seriously hope that this disclaimer is unnecessary and that no one is offended.]

Posted by: delphine at November 30, 2002 05:00 PM

oh delphine, you're killing me! That if farking hilarious. Sounds like we have the start of "The Thong Rebellion" (you know - like The Boxer Rebellion, but for women?)

Posted by: zer0 at November 30, 2002 05:11 PM

7'4" and 520 lbs?

Little Willie's all growed up!

Posted by: JSc at November 30, 2002 05:12 PM

Small FYI: I don't think there is anywhere on the PayPal form for a custom message when ordering the autographed 8x10's. I just got one and didn't see any place for it anywhere in the order. Could very well be my browser (Mozilla), but I thought you might want to know.

Posted by: Mike Proto at November 30, 2002 05:21 PM

I just wanted to say how extremely cool I think it is that you're offering these photos at such a low price (even though I can't afford one). Just one of the many reasons you rule!

Posted by: Roman Paul at November 30, 2002 05:53 PM

I hope none of the people who bid $300+ for a picture are reading this...

Posted by: Ryland at November 30, 2002 06:05 PM

Working out the paypal thing right now. In the mean time, just send an extra email to me, with the info.

delphine: LMAO!

I'm now officially waiting for "in action" shots of the baby-t and thongs.

Uh, on a girl, that is. =]

Posted by: wil at November 30, 2002 06:37 PM

Are you sure Wil??? I can have my hairy hubby model them for ya. *winks* tee hee

Posted by: Artisticspirit at November 30, 2002 06:43 PM

Just a thought, and this is because at heart I'm a bad person... but if they sell regularly for 3-500 on Ebay, wouldn't it behoove someone to just buy them and then resell them on Ebay for profit?

Posted by: Ironman1231 at November 30, 2002 07:43 PM

Although I'm not one of them, I'm pretty sure a lot of your readers would pay some sort of money to have ANY photographed picture of you.

Why not take some snapshots, get 100 copies made (4x6) and autograph them for $10 a pop?

Like I said, I'm not one of them (what would I do with it?) but I'm sure a lot of you would buy that, wouldn't you?

Wouldn't YOU!?!

Posted by: buntz at November 30, 2002 07:48 PM

*swoons and glances over at SBM dvd*
I may have to settle for watching the flick, I can't seem to justify $35 (at this point in my life) for an 8x10 of you and River as youngsters... good luck though, and I have to say I sincerely appreciate the offer at such reasonable prices in comparison to previous auctioned goods!

Posted by: amancay at November 30, 2002 07:57 PM

Any possibility of shirts other then white?

Posted by: joey at November 30, 2002 08:30 PM

Scary Al-Queda Style Threat spreads accross Usenet, Fark and Slashdot report nothing about it, you read it here first, in the Wil Wheton Comments threads

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&safe=off&q=%22here+are+your+orders%3A%22+allah&btnG=Google+Search

Posted by: Nitemayr at November 30, 2002 09:47 PM

So ya gonna start a whole new webpage or website for these pics?? Could get kind of racy.

:::I'm thinking group grope shot of all the Maquis women decked out in WWDN gear at con next April:::

>>>>I'm now officially waiting for "in action" shots of the baby-t and thongs.

Uh, on a girl, that is. =]

Posted by wil

Posted by: LadyPink at November 30, 2002 10:43 PM

>>>Combed cotton baby rib with an exclusive high end woven trim makes these panties look and feel like no other.

I betcha!! That was taken from the product description of "The Thong". Every girl should have one since it's the closest thing we'd get to a hot night with Wil. ::Couldn't resist::
Wonder if hubby would get it for me for Christmas??

Posted by: LadyPink at November 30, 2002 10:49 PM

Wow! Love the 'Elvis stamp'one. Now if only I had AU$70 to throw around, it would all be good. Having no money sucks ass.

http://www.startledfrog.com/beretwearingelitist/

Posted by: Katie at November 30, 2002 11:24 PM

WWWW. (what would worf wear)

Posted by: Jato at December 1, 2002 02:15 AM

Yes, delphine, i saw that too. Too good. Even though I don't think I can afford right now, I do think it is very thoughtful that you are offering your signed likenes to us for such a pittance. Wil, you're the best!

Posted by: rebecca at December 1, 2002 03:33 AM

Oh, yeah...

Now, if I can only get my GF to wear the thong while I wear my Wil's Posse softball T-shirt...

Baont-chicka-baomp-bao!

~j

Posted by: joemorf at December 1, 2002 07:04 AM

Here's another:
>"Hey baby, what are you wearing?"
>"Wil Wheaton and he's comfy. He doesn't ride up my ass at all. They look and feel like no other"

It occurs to me: What would Wil Wheaton underoos look like?

Posted by: delphine at December 1, 2002 08:11 AM

Did you want the ladies to remove the underwear BEFORE it's thrown at you?

Posted by: William Knight at December 1, 2002 08:18 AM

Hey, if anyone can testify about the quality of cafepress stuff, I'd like to hear it.

I've looked at their stuff and created my own little store, but the profit margin is pretty weak, and I'm just not sure about the staying power of some of the dye transfers. I do think that the variety of products they can produce is good (no investment in inventory for Wil or me), and their customer service program is pretty good.

And what happend to 5'4" 120 lbs.? Wil, didja get all big suddenly?

Posted by: Drakensykh at December 1, 2002 08:53 AM

I've been really happy with CafePress. I have a mug (the convention comic strip one..I know...dorky that I have my own mug) and a pAved earth T-shirt. The T-shirt has lasted for almost 3 years, and still looks good.

And you're right about their customer service. They're really good about taking returns and exchanges.

The profit margin for me is 5 bucks an item, and I think 1 dollar for stickers, which I think is reasonable for buyers and actually adds up to a nice dinner for my wife, or a new PS2 game for me every month or so...though eveything I earn from the pictures and this month's CafePress sales is going to pay for new sprinklers and grass seed. Gotta love that burst pipe in the middle of summer.

Posted by: wil at December 1, 2002 09:09 AM

You putting the sprinklers in yourself? :)

me

Posted by: Clay at December 1, 2002 09:19 AM

Re: Cafepress

I really like them, and I think the quality is almost always fantastic. However, if you're concerned with how it will look in "real life," you really want to consider ordering your items yourself. The preview isn't quite sufficient for me, but then, I'm kind of picky and want to know what I'm selling. :-)

This is particularly true of photography and other non-line-art. Hint: photos and many paintings don't work very well on the tote bags, the mousepads are a bit darker than you might expect, and the posters a bit lighter, in my experience.

Posted by: MrsVeteran at December 1, 2002 11:49 AM

No way am I buying Wil Wheaton undies.

But I am heading over to another Star Trek alumnus site (Perhaps from Voyager) to see if there are some there.

No wait, she is married too and best not reopen that can of worms or Wil will write on my pic "You dirty Bastard, shut the ____ up!"

Posted by: Keith in Montana at December 1, 2002 01:12 PM

I "vote' for the "Elvis' pic!

However Wil..what about offering some MODERN..
up-to-date pics of you?

As in how you look NOW?

Signed would be cool too...

Posted by: bluecat-redblanket at December 1, 2002 02:57 PM

thanks for the thong!

Posted by: emily at December 1, 2002 03:59 PM

Yeah, it would be nice to have a more up-to-date pic of you. i have the one of the wedding party from start trek x (so sad you were cut!) and you look really nice in that.

Posted by: rebecca at December 1, 2002 05:08 PM

wow, Cafe Press is either down...or they are telling me in a not so subtle way that I wouldn't look good in a thong.

HAH!

Posted by: Cherish at December 1, 2002 06:36 PM

Speaking of autographed pictures ... here's one for sale of my brother-in-law (aspiring actor)!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=743011604

Posted by: tj at December 1, 2002 07:07 PM

aww, I hate canadian dollars. I just had my dreams of my best friend opening up a signed 8x10 of wil on star trek shattered by the fact i dont have a credit card, and live in a place where $35 is really closer to $60. I wish people would pay hundreds for a picture of me on ebay

Posted by: candice at December 1, 2002 07:51 PM

Dude, Wil said Thong---- ;P

Happy Holidays---

Posted by: Andie-Gypsy_girl at December 1, 2002 08:24 PM

Oh.My.God. So I just came here because I was killing time at Userfriendly, then Slashdot, then here (can you tell I have two essays due on Tuesday?). And then I started clicking all your links. And there's the picture of you in THAT blue suit. And so began the trip down memory lane ...

When I was in grade 5 my friend Alia went to the States with her family. I was the hugest Star Trek fan and had a crush on you (damn, that sounds really weird to say). Anyhow, the point is she brought me back that picture of you (8x10, no less) with her writing on the back, pretending to be you. She even accidentally spelled your name correctly (she apologized for forgetting the second "l" that's not supposed to be there anyway) ... and, by the way, you do not want to hear what you supposedly said. ;)

Wow. I want the picture from your site. It would go so well with the impostor from Alia . . . unfortunately, as someone already mentioned, in Canadian dollars, that's an awful lot of money. And, as rent is more important I guess I'll just live with the memories!

Thanks for posting the picture. All in all, this was by far the most fun I've had not working in quite some time!

Posted by: Dazed at December 1, 2002 09:22 PM

Thongs?! Hahah :)

Posted by: belinda at December 2, 2002 06:58 AM

I too have those two ST:TNG pics! Looking at them really sends me back in time. I remember being 12 and having this huge crush on wesley! It totally makes me smile. I love this site. Wil, you're my hero.

Posted by: DancingBadger at December 2, 2002 08:00 AM

Signed photographs are all well and good, Wil, but will you sign the thongs if we throw them at you?

Posted by: Erika at December 2, 2002 11:14 AM

wil: the feature of these thongs that really impresses me is the moisture collecting pad...the only way to make these things better is to make sure they are all the color brown...because sooner or later they will be...but otherwise it's another great addition to the already impressive array of products and services available from WWDN...forget the mall...it's holiday central at WWDN!

Posted by: d.burr at December 2, 2002 11:23 AM

Hey, thongs are uncomfortable. I wear them from time to time if necessary, but nothing beats the good 'ole fashion underwear. But, I will still buy a pair. What the hell!

Posted by: Patty at December 2, 2002 01:05 PM

The Elvis shot is rather hot! Wil, I had no idea you could look so pouty. ;)
SSSSiiinnnnerrrrrrrr!

Posted by: angela at December 2, 2002 03:34 PM

Thanks for making shopping for my brother easy for Christmas this year..

Only I can't read the print on the comic.
Is there somewhere else on the site I can find it.
I was able to squint and read all them except for the last one.

Posted by: Jennifer at December 2, 2002 03:54 PM

Seriously Wil!

Did you get hacked? I like the Wil Wheaton thong and t and hope to buy them but will they really say the wrong weight and height? I liked it better when it said 5'4" and 120lbs. Sadly, those are my stats too...

They may have got you good - look closely at the Wil merchandise.

Help us Wil!

Posted by: geek_grrl at December 2, 2002 06:05 PM

special extended edition of LOTR=addiction...
::meep:: Due to a really heavy and crezzy school schedule I was only able to sit down and watch it in pieces, but, oh, damn, the difference a few added scenes can make.
Can't wait to see Two Towers, infact I'll be going clear across the US, and back to my birth state, to see it. hoo yah!
A little over 2 weeks and counting....

Posted by: Shannon at December 2, 2002 07:50 PM

My brain has left me and I have commented to the wrong post... ::sighs and goes and bangs her head on her Shakespeare anthology::

Posted by: Shannon at December 2, 2002 07:52 PM

I'm laughing too hard at the Wil Wheaton thongs to make a comment.

Posted by: Melissa at December 3, 2002 12:49 AM

I'm laughing too hard at the Wil Wheaton thongs to make a comment.

Posted by: Melissa at December 3, 2002 12:49 AM

How about printing this on the backside of the thong. "WWDN up your farking ass!"

You could get some serious hits on this site if you had your beautiful fans model your 'wares. It holds true that WWDN fans are more attractive than other humans.

Especially Alicia...drool...wag...drool

Posted by: grepaclue at December 3, 2002 08:30 AM
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