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The PRT has a series of trading cards that they use to popularize their heroes, as well as affiliated approved heroes.<ref name="II2.1">“I spent most of my childhood watching my mom balance the books, I did the events, the photoshoots, the merchandising as a PRT-acknowledged team. I have something of a sense of what you’re probably going for.”<br><br>“Ah, the merchandising. I think I have your PRT trading card from that time period in a binder in my office.”<br><br>I smiled. “Which one? I had one that was holographic, which you could swipe through the controller for the video game to have me as a polygon-rendered helper, and the higher quality one that had the bio on the back.”<br><br>“I think it was the second one. My office is through this door.” - [https://www.parahumans.net/2017/12/09/flare-2-1/ Excerpt] from [[Flare 2.1]]</ref> | The PRT has a series of trading cards that they use to popularize their heroes, as well as affiliated approved heroes.<ref name="II2.1">“I spent most of my childhood watching my mom balance the books, I did the events, the photoshoots, the merchandising as a PRT-acknowledged team. I have something of a sense of what you’re probably going for.”<br><br>“Ah, the merchandising. I think I have your PRT trading card from that time period in a binder in my office.”<br><br>I smiled. “Which one? I had one that was holographic, which you could swipe through the controller for the video game to have me as a polygon-rendered helper, and the higher quality one that had the bio on the back.”<br><br>“I think it was the second one. My office is through this door.” - [https://www.parahumans.net/2017/12/09/flare-2-1/ Excerpt] from [[Flare 2.1]]</ref> | ||
There are card collectors and similar. | |||
=== Apparel === | === Apparel === | ||
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=== Miscellanea === | === Miscellanea === | ||
* Alexandria lunchbox | * Alexandria lunchbox | ||
* Action figures | * Action figures <ref name="I21.y e1"/> | ||
* Nail Art<ref name="II4.1">She paused at a manicurist’s, looking within. There were rows of comfortable looking chairs with small tables beside them and foot baths below each seat. Ads in the window showed a variety of nail art.<br><br>Ashley held out her hand in front of her, her black nail polish contrasted with the colorful ‘Chevalier’ pattern, mimicking the delicate gold flourishes on a silver background. She moved her hand to compare to the ‘Alexandria’ image. - [https://www.parahumans.net/2018/01/27/shade-4-1/ Excerpt] from [[Shade 4.1]]</ref> | * Nail Art<ref name="II4.1">She paused at a manicurist’s, looking within. There were rows of comfortable looking chairs with small tables beside them and foot baths below each seat. Ads in the window showed a variety of nail art.<br><br>Ashley held out her hand in front of her, her black nail polish contrasted with the colorful ‘Chevalier’ pattern, mimicking the delicate gold flourishes on a silver background. She moved her hand to compare to the ‘Alexandria’ image. - [https://www.parahumans.net/2018/01/27/shade-4-1/ Excerpt] from [[Shade 4.1]]</ref> | ||
* Video games where you can kill endbringers.<ref>[[Interlude 12.5 (Donation Bonus)]]</ref> | * Video games where you can kill endbringers.<ref>[[Interlude 12.5 (Donation Bonus)]]</ref> | ||
== | == Parahuman examples == | ||
* Vista - see below | * Vista - see below | ||
* Glory Girl - Several variations exist. | * Glory Girl - Several variations exist. | ||
* Flechette talked about the plans set up for her included action figures and similar. | * Flechette talked about the plans set up for her included action figures and similar.<ref name="I21.y e1">“Yeah,” Lily murmured. “Before I came here, everything was on track. I could see my future ahead of me, straight as an arrow. Career path, eventual Flechette action figures. Every single one of my teachers and superiors seemed to know I had potential. One of the only people who could hurt an Endbringer…” - [https://parahumans.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/interlude-21/ Excerpt] from [[Imago 21.y (Interlude, Parian)]]</ref> | ||
* [[Armsmaster]] - He has action figures (with interchangeable Halberd parts!) and clothing that features his personal symbol.<ref name="1.6">[[Gestation 1.6]]</ref> | * [[Armsmaster]] - He has action figures (with interchangeable Halberd parts!) and clothing that features his personal symbol.<ref name="1.6">[[Gestation 1.6]]</ref> | ||
* Alexandria | * Alexandria multiple variations exist. | ||
==Fanart Gallery== | ==Fanart Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 22:06, February 15, 2018
A way for civilians to feel closer to capes, one of the ways teams can draw revenue.
Description
A significant section of the economy on Earth Bet in the United States comes from merchandising capes lives and appearances.
Examples
Trading Cards
The PRT has a series of trading cards that they use to popularize their heroes, as well as affiliated approved heroes.<ref name="II2.1">“I spent most of my childhood watching my mom balance the books, I did the events, the photoshoots, the merchandising as a PRT-acknowledged team. I have something of a sense of what you’re probably going for.”
“Ah, the merchandising. I think I have your PRT trading card from that time period in a binder in my office.”
I smiled. “Which one? I had one that was holographic, which you could swipe through the controller for the video game to have me as a polygon-rendered helper, and the higher quality one that had the bio on the back.”
“I think it was the second one. My office is through this door.” - Excerpt from Flare 2.1</ref>
There are card collectors and similar.
Apparel
- Armsmaster underwear
Miscellanea
- Alexandria lunchbox
- Action figures <ref name="I21.y e1"/>
- Nail Art<ref name="II4.1">She paused at a manicurist’s, looking within. There were rows of comfortable looking chairs with small tables beside them and foot baths below each seat. Ads in the window showed a variety of nail art.
Ashley held out her hand in front of her, her black nail polish contrasted with the colorful ‘Chevalier’ pattern, mimicking the delicate gold flourishes on a silver background. She moved her hand to compare to the ‘Alexandria’ image. - Excerpt from Shade 4.1</ref> - Video games where you can kill endbringers.<ref>Interlude 12.5 (Donation Bonus)</ref>
Parahuman examples
- Vista - see below
- Glory Girl - Several variations exist.
- Flechette talked about the plans set up for her included action figures and similar.<ref name="I21.y e1">“Yeah,” Lily murmured. “Before I came here, everything was on track. I could see my future ahead of me, straight as an arrow. Career path, eventual Flechette action figures. Every single one of my teachers and superiors seemed to know I had potential. One of the only people who could hurt an Endbringer…” - Excerpt from Imago 21.y (Interlude, Parian)</ref>
- Armsmaster - He has action figures (with interchangeable Halberd parts!) and clothing that features his personal symbol.<ref name="1.6">Gestation 1.6</ref>
- Alexandria multiple variations exist.
Fanart Gallery
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Semi canonical image by Wildbow
References
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