I think that's primarily an art term, which would explain why we've seen it in usage more since the advent of designer toys.
I thought we talked about this last weekend....
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| Author: | Robert D [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | "colorways" term |
I first ran across this term recently regarding the vinyls in the Morphy's catalog --- Has this term been used for a while now and I've only recently become aware of it? Is this a term from the designer vinyl "scene"? What happened to "color variation," or "red version," "blue version," etc? ; ) Please enlighten me. |
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| Author: | hillsy11 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
I think that's primarily an art term, which would explain why we've seen it in usage more since the advent of designer toys. I thought we talked about this last weekend....
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| Author: | Prometheum5 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Sanjeev made me start saying it... blame him 
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Ha! Like *I* made it up!  My understanding is that it goes beyond just "color scheme". It includes the type/color of the vinyl, inserts...whatever can distinguish one toy from another of the same sculpt. |
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| Author: | liquidsky [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
I thought it came from western platform toys... |
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| Author: | BloodDrinker6969 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
I never knew myself, I just use it in reference to a combination of colors that can be attached to a source. Like the "pink Bullmark colorway" or something. I have never thought about the terms source though. Sounds all "graphic designery" to me so I guess it makes sense. |
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| Author: | Roger [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
The term "colorway" originally came from the textile industry (starting about 50 years ago) and designer toy folks latched onto it. I hate it. I also hate "paint apps," (which is a misinterpretation of "paint ops," short for "paint operations," which I also hate). |
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| Author: | Prometheum5 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
I always assumed 'paint apps' was short for 'paint applications'. |
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| Author: | Roger [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
My understanding is that when the manufacturer bills the client, they call them "paint operations," not "paint applications." |
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| Author: | BloodDrinker6969 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Roger wrote: The term "colorway" originally came from the textile industry (starting about 50 years ago) and designer toy folks latched onto it. I hate it. I also hate "paint apps," (which is a misinterpretation of "paint ops," short for "paint operations," which I also hate). So would "theme" be better I guess for a familiar paint job in triubte to some source? I like it more and it's less crap to type. Screw it, I'm done, "theme" it is. Even "version" is way too many sylables and letters. |
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| Author: | Roger [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
I say "color scheme." |
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| Author: | BloodDrinker6969 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Roger wrote: I say "color scheme." Now you're talking crazy! TWO words?!?! |
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| Author: | Roger [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:55 pm ] |
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If you want one word, you could use "colored." No negative associations with that word whatsoever. ;p |
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| Author: | Prometheum5 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Roger wrote: If you want one word, you could use "colored." No negative associations with that word whatsoever. ;p Brilliant. We have our new term. |
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| Author: | silver_lining_man [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
i use the term paint app when i'm talking about a custom usually. colorway does sound pretty lame, yet i find myself using it from time to time. i think maybe it should be something along these lines: "gargamel x super7 x clear orange x solid black x wal-mart pipe cleaners" |
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| Author: | Robert DeCastro [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
LOL, you guys have waay to much time on yer hands. It's just a word fer jebus sake.
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Roger wrote: If you want one word, you could use "colored." No negative associations with that word whatsoever. ;p "Of color", Roger, "of color"...  This is a dumb conversation. I blame Duban.
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| Author: | atease [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
I blame all of you. get off my lawn. |
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| Author: | BloodDrinker6969 [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
atease wrote: I blame all of you. get off my lawn. What colorway..er...app...er....theme.....ere.......shit......colorthemeappwayscheme is your lawn? I wanna paint my new "art" toy it to sell more since people will conect with it and I can say "yeah, I'm OG d00ds, I know that lawn theme is tight!" |
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| Author: | atease [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
BloodDrinker6969 wrote: atease wrote: I blame all of you. get off my lawn. What colorway..er...app...er....theme.....ere.......shit......colorthemeappwayscheme is your lawn? I wanna paint my new "art" toy it to sell more since people will conect with it and I can say "yeah, I'm OG d00ds, I know that lawn theme is tight!" I'm one click away from the banhammer
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| Author: | hillsy11 [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
atease wrote: I blame all of you. get off my lawn. Pipe down, laddy...you're not old enough to have a lawn yet! |
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| Author: | atease [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
hillsy11 wrote: atease wrote: I blame all of you. get off my lawn. Pipe down, laddy...you're not old enough to have a lawn yet! i think I'm older than you....hmmm...we can discuss elsewhere |
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| Author: | BloodDrinker6969 [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
atease wrote: I'm one click away from the banhammer ZOINKS! 
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| Author: | dr_tongues_toys [ Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
atease wrote: BloodDrinker6969 wrote: atease wrote: I blame all of you. get off my lawn. What colorway..er...app...er....theme.....ere.......shit......colorthemeappwayscheme is your lawn? I wanna paint my new "art" toy it to sell more since people will conect with it and I can say "yeah, I'm OG d00ds, I know that lawn theme is tight!" I'm one click away from the banhammer Drop it whipper snapper! I dare you! |
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| Author: | Josh F [ Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "colorways" term |
Colorway is a very common term in the design industry. It is used in Apparel and Footwear almost exclusively in reference to each color spec. I have been using it for 17 years. eh are we really that worried about it?
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