Due to popular demand we’re adding a few new grille badges this week. For one we’ve created non-MotoringFile branded Union Jacks badges in all colors. Now we’re not sure why in the world you’d want non-MF badges but hey, we’re always happy to offer options 😉
Also starting this week we’ll also be making available a new (non MF branded) black and metallic silver version of the union jack and two Whiteroofradio badges. One WRR badge is based on the normal WWR logo and the other is a special AMVIV edition. And finally don’t forget to check out the limited edition MotoringFile Dragon badge if you’re heading down that event in early May.
You can check out larger versions below (along with our new gallery system) by clicking on each badge:
All badges are $7.50, fit in the official MINI USA badge holder (part #: 51 13 0 406 752) and can be bought from the link below:
[ MotoringFile Grille Badges For Sale ] Todd’s Modd/WRR
You can get your official MINI grille badge holder at any one of the MotoringFile sponsors below:
Knauz MINI (mention MF and get 20% off) (verified in stock)
Patrick MINI
Morristown MINI (lists for 20% off)
MINI of Manhattan
Outmotoring
Now for all you folks who have no idea what we’re talking about here, this post may help:
[ MotoringFile Grille Badges: An Introduction ] MotoringFile
Keep up the good work, guys. I’m new to the MINI world, but will be ordering a badge or two once my MINI arrives. I look forward to new, as-yet-unseen badges!
Awesome! I’m trying to work out the details with my local club to have some of these made.
Great idea!!
that image effect is cool
I love the new gallery system 🙂
I already ordered some for me but I’d like to put in a request for the English flag if you’re looking for more ideas.
<a href="http://images.google.com/images?q=st.+georges+cross&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title" rel="nofollow">St. George’s Cross</a>? That’s on the to do list!
I think country flags would be cool but I guess a pain for you guys.
I liked the St George’s Afro look myself. Now that would make a button!
I love these, but how about some options that are less British focused? I realize Mini is a British car, but I could do with an American rendition or maybe something a little irreverent to go with the Mini motoring style.
Great design. COOL! 😉
>I love these, but how about some options that are less British focused?
That’ll be coming soon as well…
Love the badges… the gallery is cool too!
What we really need is a personalized design tool online! Let individuals upload photos that can be scaled/positioned on the page to represent what their custom badge will look like, then let them order it!
That way, we can get whatever flag, image, photo, symbol, or design that we can think of! (you know how mini had that online tool to let you design custom rooftops? not that you could order it off the site, but thats the idea…)
any idea if there are plans for different country badges? If you get one with the Portuguese flag’s shield, I’ll take one now!
That green sure is a-winking at me.
<strong>Q: <em>are 2 badges, too many?</em></strong>
patrick has a good question – what does it take to make a badge? I’m sure Todd doesn’t want to be flooded with one-off design requests but at the same time I don’t want to be one of the crowd with the same badge(s).
The MINI site said that two badges was the most due to possible interference with engine cooling, anyone have any experience with how many is best?
>patrick has a good question – what does it take to make a badge?
Vector artwork (ideally created in <a href="http://store.adobe.com/store/products/master.jhtml?id=catIllustrator" rel="nofollow">Adobe Illustrator</a>) that is a perfect circle.
I’m sure you have lots of ideas already, but here are few I would be interested in: F1 related, ones related to curves like Made for Curves, or perhaps Curve Seeker incorporating the road sign arrow or some other curved lines; Actual Size; Autocross cone related; No Drooling; Coffee related; checker flag related; MINI ID; NAM sign-on name.
Will MINI be offering some, otherwise can you get permission for the Cooper logo w/ the red circle? I’d love to have one of those. Sure others would like JCW.
How about package prices – 5 for $30 or $35?
>I’m sure you have lots of ideas already, but here are few I would be interested in: F1 related, ones related to curves like Made for Curves, or perhaps Curve Seeker incorporating the road sign arrow or some other curved lines; Actual Size; Autocross cone related; No Drooling; Coffee related; checker flag related; MINI ID; NAM sign-on name.
>Will MINI be offering some, otherwise can you get permission for the Cooper logo w/ the red circle? I’d love to have one of those. Sure others would like JCW.
>How about package prices – 5 for $30 or $35?
We can’t do trademarked images so that eliminates brands from the equation. Generally I think we’re going to stick with MINI-like design themes playing off the heritage of the car. Obviously we could quit our day jobs and do anything and everything under the sun but I don’t see that happening anytime soon. In the meantime just send it suggestions. When we get enough suggestions for an idea we’ll definitely take a look at making it an officially offered badge!
As far as package pricing (discounts for greater numbers), Todd would know more about that future option.
Thanks! I love the new badges! And the image effect rocks!
Gabe, Im not an expert in this area, but I do have some ideas about how to automate a workflow to get custom designs from web-to-product. If you want to talk about it, drop me an email.
Patrick
great, now i see two more i like…ready up the postal stamps todd. hey gabe, is that a plugin for wordpress for the flash-like gallery? i’m totally digging it.
No it’s just jacascript. Light, quick, and no need for Flash.
I’m thinking about getting <a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/showpost.php?p=206885&postcount=19" rel="nofollow">these</a> done for my local club, which are from past events.
<blockquote>No it’s just jacascript. Light, quick, and no need for Flash.</blockquote>
ProMINI used the same technology on their site. <a href="http://www.promini.com/events/roundup06/" rel="nofollow">Click here to see.</a> Just go to the gallery below.
I have to say, it’s really cool java.
Is the part available in the UK?
<blockquote>I have to say, it’s really cool java.</blockquote>
No, not Java, JavaScript. We have the stupid marketeers to thank for that bit of confusion.
Brian – don’t say too much unless you want a knock on the door in the middle of the night by the secret marketing police!
Oh no! Not another black 7 series!
<blockquote>No, not Java, JavaScript. We have the stupid marketeers to thank for that bit of confusion.</blockquote>
Zoinks! Please excuse my tech ignorance. I don’t wish to offend.
I was actually referring to the cup of coffee that I was enjoying at the time. JK, LOL!
Anyone receive their badges yet? My badge-holder is now installed (all of 5 minutes installation time) and I’m waiting to slap the Union Jack on there! maybe it will be in my mailbox today…
I received my badge holder today and will install it as soon as my badges come. I think I ordered 3 of them…but I’m having a hard time not buying all of them. That will probably happen over the course of the next few weeks, I just think these are too cool.
Gabe –
Any chance of making one for the CMMC? I’d be interested in one.
How can I get the badge holder outside US? I lived in Hong Kong and I heard that it only available in US only.
Looks like a few badges have made it to Dallas. <a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/gallery/albums/userpics/11053/normal_P1010017.jpg" rel="nofollow">Here’s</a> a pic from our April meeting. They look awesome in person!!!
Got my badge today…mixed feelings.
I love the design and quality ink (I purchased a silver UJ) used for the product, and you cannot beat the price, but I was expecting it to be:
1)a little thicker magnet, which isn’t too big of a deal and
2)seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly).
I’m debating on whether or not to go ahead and get the holder, as I wanted to wait and see what the badges looked like first.
<blockquote>…seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly)…</blockquote>I don’t like it when things aren’t perfectly centered but unfortunately in print production, you’re never going to get perfect. That is unless you hand trim each piece, which would cost $25+ each instead of $7.50.
How bad is it?
>1)a little thicker magnet, which isn’t too big of a deal
I don’t think they can be much thicker and still work properly on the grille badge – especially at speed. As it stands they’ve been tested up to 100mph.
>…seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly)…
That seems unusual. I believe out of all the ones I have I haven’t seen anything not printed perfectly on center. If you email Todd photos I’m sure he’d be happy to chat with you about it.
<blockquote>…seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly).</blockquote>
Sorry if you’re badge is a little off center. Send me an e-mail todd(at)toddsmods.com and I’ll be happy to send you a replacement. As dickdavid said, it’s very difficult in production to make every item perfect but I sure try. While every effort is made to produce a quality product, sometimes a flaw is missed. I am willing to replace any that are not to the customer’s satisfaction so let me know.
Thanks.
Todd
Is whiteroofradio.com doing it’s site update right now? I remember seeing something about it being down for a day or two for some maintenence, so I’m assuming that is why I haven’t been able to bring up their site all day.
I saw a RAF badge on a green MCS going down the Ike today and thought hey a motoringfile/whiteroofradio/MINI fan!
how about a black and silver one that says “motoringfile.com” and where is the whiteroof radio badge?
Alex – the WWR badges are on Todd’s page now. You can check them out via the link above. A black and silver UJ with MF branding is coming later this week!
Whoop whoop! More new badges!! I’m a MINI noob – what’s the 37 for?
>Whoop whoop! More new badges!! I’m a MINI noob – what’s the 37 for?
37 was the number of the first Mini (driven by Paddy Hopkirk) to win the Monte Carlo Rally in 1963. A watershed moment in Mini history. So that number is usually the first one that comes to mind when you’re thinking of MINIs and Minis.
So how long is it taking for most to receive their badges? I ordered mine about a week ago and paid for priority shipping, but haven’t received them yet.
<blockquote>37 was the number of the first Mini (driven by Paddy Hopkirk) to win the Monte Carlo Rally in 1963. A watershed moment in Mini history. So that number is usually the first one that comes to mind when you’re thinking of MINIs and Minis.</blockquote>
Thanks Gabe.
Is it possible to get the badge holder in the UK ?
Yes! You can order your badge holder from Outmotoring. They ship internationally:
<a href="http://motoringfile.com/ad_redirect.php?id=5" rel="nofollow">Outmotoring</a>
Would there be a chance for a Scottish flag badge:
a)white St Andrew’s cross on a dark blue field and/or
b)red lion rampant on a yellow field?
thanks for doing all this!
Just a quick heads up… the website for the “other” Dragon grill badge, featuring the official MOTD logo, now has a picture of the final product. Take a look if you get a chance:
<a href="http://www.motd4.com" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.motd4.com</a>