Darren Stones


A RedBubble calendar review - with pics

By Darren Stones

With the New Year upon us, have you considered where you are going to purchase your ‘08 calendars?

Before you go shopping, spare a moment or two. The courier has just delivered a new-release RedBubble calendar courtesy of James Pierce. Calendar contains pics from onetonshadow.

My first impression of the calendar is that it’s a premium product and has plenty of weight – not some cheap and nasty looking thing. It’s an A3 size – in plain speak that measures; 11.7in x 16.5in or 297mm x 420mm.

The cover page consists of a white matte paper which has a chunky feel to it (300gsm for the tech minded). Quite simply, it looks and feels good. From a marketing viewpoint, I believe it needs the artist’s name included on the cover page. Something for the RedBubble team to consider.

The monthly calendar pages are made of (175gsm) white matte paper which has a clean fresh look.

The numerals on each monthly page are not overly large, although they are easy to read. Being grey, they are more subtle than obvious and don’t distract from the artwork. There’s plenty of room to scrawl birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and due dates for your favourite debts.

The title of each image and artist’s name is printed underneath the image on each of the calendar month pages.

The artist’s RedBubble URL is also printed in the bottom right corner of each monthly page. So, there’s good exposure for those seeking world domination regarding sales.

The binding is the white plastic-coated type and it allows for easy turning of each page. It seems a good choice for the product as the pages hang flat.

Remember, 2008 is a leap year so there’s a smidgeon of extra value contained.

Humpback Whale Calendar 2008 – for sale

Reviewer’s note: My qualification for reviewing calendars; I’ve been on the planet for nearly 15,000 days.

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    thanks for the close up darren….it looks fantastic

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    He he he. You’re a hoot. A fabby review.

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr

    On ya Dazzler. I too have been bequeated a calendar and will be writing my review sometime between now and the end of the universe. Probably tomorrow (just in case).

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    calendars under the microscope – well don’t they look fantastic I think i’m ordering about 6

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    i like your attention to detail Darren

  • David Haviland

    David Haviland

    Nice work, looking at buying some soon.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    very nice !

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski

    GOOD JOB MY FRIEND, GOOD JOB….

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    Sensational – I am so there….!

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko

    What a fantastic job you’ve all done in putting this beautiful calendar design together! Will they also be available for the public to purchase?

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    I’m in, they look fantastic! Great review btw :-)

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    A job well done

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    Fantastic review Darren thank heaps and I agree with you regarding the artists name appearing on the front cover however they do look fantastic, can’t wait to put in an order. Do they come in an envelope or some kind of wrapping?

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr

    Anyone interested I’ve written a review too…here

  • Deborah  Bowness

    Deborah Bowness

    Thanks for the review Darren, they look fab!!

  • Wanda  Lechene

    Wanda Lechene

    wow great job i already orderd some calenders

  • Vonnie Murfin

    Vonnie Murfin

    The calendars are great!! I just order 6 of them. Great work Redbubble!!

  • Stephen Mitchell

    Stephen Mitchell

    Thanks for showing us how great these are. Now I’m convinced.

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    That was a good review, I’m going to order some this weekend!.

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    GREAT JOB on calendars RB and great review…...I hope we have option for 2009 to sell them…I like desktop calendars….same idea as these just smaller and thy sit on the desk..LOL….okay i will order some next week…:)

  • Matt Mawson

    Matt Mawson

    I’m pleased that RedBubble chose the Sunday to Saturday format. The Monday to Sunday format just don’t feel right :-) I’ve ordered four calendars.

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Can’t wait to get mine – A whole lot of crazy pics all in one place :) The layout looks great. I agree with Matt re the Sunday to Saturday format.

  • Robyn Lakeman

    Robyn Lakeman

    I meant to thank you for this Darren as I had a good look at your review before I ordered so was able to imagine how they would look and they’re awesome!

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