DiscoStu Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Hi, I have reached the point of frustration with the Calgary retro 3rd jerseys (from 2012-13) because they did not make retail blanks for sale. So, I am wandering around the Flames Fan Attic and I notice a couple gamers for sale kinda cheap. I am just crazy enough to entertain the idea of getting one and stripping it and turning it into a Brodie -- but first, I need to know how hard that would be. Can the name bar and numbers be easily removed? And how would it look afterward? For example, the number coming off is something like 51 and the number going on is 7. Would that look bad? Could someone out there with some knowledge of Flames gamers help me? Edited April 21, 2015 by DiscoStu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsl135 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Unless someone has stripped a Flames third gamer, its gonna be a hard question to answer. Some teams strip fine (Flyers), others are horrid and leave a ton of glue residue (Avalanche). So its kind of hard to say, and its really a gamble either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I was thinking of doing the exact same thing lol My buddy in Calgary was gonna check for me later today to see what was available If i decide to try it before you do i'll be sure to give you a rundown of what happened lol -After talking to my buddy he said that they glue the numbers down pretty well, and that after stripping it looks 'broot' which is probably clown for bad I may just settle for a third Edited April 21, 2015 by FlyersFan376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 If you guys are really in to the retros you should e-mail the FanAttic and double check that they don't have them for sale. I got a retail 2.0 last year around their retro game. They never listed them on the website - and I think they only got a few between sizes 50-56. Granted, I paid full price for it. But it's my favourite jersey: I know you were asking about game worns, which I can't help with. But I've got a bunch of jerseys customized at GWP (which the Flames use) and it's a bit hard to tell, but I don't think any of them are glued. One thing I can actually be helpful with, though... If you wanted a particular sized jersey, or want to know what size a particular players jersey from that season is, send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 My friend is a bit of a goofball so he might just be over-exaggerating the look of a stripped jersey I'll shoot them an email and hope someone can find one- my buddy actually works at one of the stores and i had him look but he may not have tried that hard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStu Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) I'll try emailing them about blank 2.0s. It took me forever to find a blank home Calgary wordmark 2.0 on ebay, and I found one for a really great price, and I had it made into a Brodie that looks like this: http://s11.postimg.org/3yxjxkxn7/brodie_calgary.jpg My camera is old and sucks, and the customization may or may not be 100% right but I'm happy. I would have much rather had a retro 3rd and I might just try to add one sometime. From what I am hearing the stripping idea might not work, and wouldn't be worth it even if the gamer could be had for $200 or so (they are currently discounting the leftover 2012-13 gamers, Brodie's sold a long long time ago). Brodie played for the Saginaw Spirit, so that is the only reason why I am interested in his stuff. Edited April 22, 2015 by DiscoStu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimcutta Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I know I've said it before but I will put it here again for those who have yet to see it:When it comes to stripping ANY jersey, it ALL DEPENDS ON HOW THE KIT WAS APPLIED. Era doesn't matter, material doesn't matter. There is absolutely NO rhyme or reason to it. If the letterer used a lot of heat and pressure, it's not coming off. If they didn't, chances are good that it will come off clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D722 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I picked up a Retro 2.0 52 from them last summer at the Stampede. Definitely ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxbo1690 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 If you get an older one, make it a Brodie rookie jersey: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsl135 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Please post here if they have them and what sizes they have. I might be interested in getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStu Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Of course. Brodie wore #66 in his first season when they had vectors. When he came back up to the team he had #7 and they were wordmarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 After talking to my friend, calling each location, and emailing the store, I have determined that all they have are size 50's left, not sure how many I suppose they could also have size 46's, but they didn't mention it to me as I asked about a 54/56/58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStu Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I hope they take this as a sign that someone should make some more of them. I really wish they had kept them as their 3rd instead of the new 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 From the email it seems like they think Reebok is done making them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted1025 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 After talking to my friend, calling each location, and emailing the store, I have determined that all they have are size 50's left, not sure how many I suppose they could also have size 46's, but they didn't mention it to me as I asked about a 54/56/58 How can I get in contact with them to purchase one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Just call the Fan Attic they do the whole process over the phone i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 From the email it seems like they think Reebok is done making them too That's what I thought before I bought mine. The retro's are extremely popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted1025 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) If you guys are really in to the retros you should e-mail the FanAttic and double check that they don't have them for sale. I got a retail 2.0 last year around their retro game. They never listed them on the website - and I think they only got a few between sizes 50-56. Granted, I paid full price for it. But it's my favourite jersey: I know you were asking about game worns, which I can't help with. But I've got a bunch of jerseys customized at GWP (which the Flames use) and it's a bit hard to tell, but I don't think any of them are glued. One thing I can actually be helpful with, though... If you wanted a particular sized jersey, or want to know what size a particular players jersey from that season is, send me a PM. When you say "customized at GWP (which the Flames use)" are you saying that is their on ice jersey customizer? The list in the IJ forum says this "Calgary – Great Plains Cresting (2005-Pres)" I'm not sure what GWP stands for but are they the same company? Looks like they have one size 50 left which I might snag, so I'm looking where to send it to get done up. What is the correct nameplate material, I'm assuming edge... Edited April 23, 2015 by ted1025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yes, I meant GPC. My life is full of acronyms I can't remember. If you get the jersey through the Fan Attic, they customize it at Great Plains. It would save you lots of money on shipping if you just get it customized through the Fan Attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted1025 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Yes, I meant GPC. My life is full of acronyms I can't remember. If you get the jersey through the Fan Attic, they customize it at Great Plains. It would save you lots of money on shipping if you just get it customized through the Fan Attic. Okay great, thanks Now to decide who to put on it. I can get a Johnny Gaudreau right? Looks like they wore them this season against the Flyers Edited April 23, 2015 by ted1025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I was trying to determine if they provide Edge nameplates or whatever is used and this what I got: Serge,I am sorry to tell you, we are not doing door order until Flames is out ofpalyoff, we are at our capacity with our existing contractors.Peter So... does that mean if our jerseys get sent there he'll just toss them in a dumpster? lol I don't see why bother even telling me that, just accept them and let them sit, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Was that from Great Plains themselves? Like I said above, just arrange it through the FanAttic - I would imagine that they are the contractor keeping them so busy. The wait will probably be long, with the C of Red being in full swing. They use Edge nameplates. Every Edge jersey I've had done with them has been perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yeah that was their info@ email response I'm going right through the Fan Attic regardless, i wouldn't wanna deal with the extra cost Thank you for the info on the nameplates, had me worried b/c he never responded again after that one, didn't even answer my questions lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 You know what helps the whole process? Alcohol. The more booze you give me, the easier I am to get stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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