Argos Merchandise

**ArgoZ** · 03-27-2018, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

I have a game-worn Ken Walcott road jersey from 1995. It's surprisingly gigantic for a DB jersey.

Yes, they made them really long. Mine goes down to my knees! Looks OK tucked in, but not without football pants.

**Argo57** · 03-27-2018, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Downtownfan

I wonder when Real Sports will stock Argos stuff? Their online store doesn't show anything-- is there any Argos gear in the actual store?

My son and I were in the store this past Friday (Raptor game), zero Argonaut presence except for the Argo gear I was wearing.

**gilthethrill** · 03-27-2018, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

My son and I were in the store this past Friday (Raptor game), zero Argonaut presence except for the Argo gear I was wearing.

So what is their reasoning I wonder?

**Argo57** · 03-27-2018, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

So what is their reasoning I wonder?

No idea, I don’t get it TBH.

**gilthethrill** · 03-27-2018, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

No idea, I don’t get it TBH.

Ya...city has Grey Cup Champs but it seems there is no recognition. Gets frustrating year after year.

**Argo57** · 03-27-2018, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

Ya...city has Grey Cup Champs but it seems there is no recognition. Gets frustrating year after year.

On that note listened yesterday to TSN 1050’s (Scott MacArthur) talking about the recent success of Toronto’s “winter” franchises (Leafs and Raptors) and recent TFC Championship and.........no mention of the Argos Champioship in November?
I stopped listening to 590 about 6 months ago as I was sick of the Argonaut bashing on that station but in all honesty 1050 isn’t much better (especially considering they own the TV rights).

**gilthethrill** · 03-27-2018, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

On that note listened yesterday to TSN 1050’s (Scott MacArthur) talking about the recent success of Toronto’s “winter” franchises (Leafs and Raptors) and recent TFC Championship and.........no mention of the Argos Champioship in November?
I stopped listening to 590 about 6 months ago as I was sick of the Argonaut bashing on that station but in all honesty 1050 isn’t much better (especially considering they own the TV rights).

Sadly if you want CFL talk on the air waves, TSN 1150 has it. Toronto just does not seem to get it.

**ArgoGabe22** · 03-27-2018, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

Ya...city has Grey Cup Champs but it seems there is no recognition. Gets frustrating year after year.

Season hasn't started yet and if new manufacturer rumour is true, then really makes little sense for them to start stocking Argos gear. Only thing they could sell is the champion hats and shirts but those are already a bit old by now.

**ArgoRavi** · 03-28-2018, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

I have around a dozen Argo caps too - and most of them are fairly recent with the current A shield logo; but i do have a Jason logo hat; an old real (not cartoonish) boat logo hat that was made as a retro by Robert Edwards (?) company; that all-time best logo is a bit small on the cap for my liking but it's still beauty ?; also an old Argos on the helmet (circa 90?) logo corduroy cap (traded for that one with an Argo fan at Lansdowne) = my oldest Argo cap ...

... but way back, I had some sort of boat logo - cartoonish variety - Argo cap - that I believe i left in a class-room at Carleton U - circa early 80s. Ravi - you didn't find it, did you ?

I started at Carleton in the late 1980s but wish I had found that lost cap of yours, OV.

My favourite uniforms would have to be the late 1970s road ones that Paul has mentioned. I know that I am in the minority but I loved the baby blues of the mid-1970s which is probably because those were the unis they wore when I first started watching the Argos. I don't have any issues with the current uniforms though and they do harken back to the late 1960s and early 1970s Argos.

**Tipper1983** · 03-28-2018, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Argofans.com

I bought this strange hat at the sports store on the 2nd floor of St. Laurent Shopping Centre in Ottawa. It's a cartoonish "A" with a trident sticking through it. I don't recall seeing it on any other merchandise. There was a small Argo logo on it too that gave it away.

I have the same hat someplace, Picked it up at the dome during a game sometime in early 2000's. I've always wondered what that was about, like a failed marketing pitch or trial? I've searched for it again online jut out of curiosity but find nothing.

**Scooter McCray** · 03-28-2018, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

So what is their reasoning I wonder?

It's called giving a $#!t. And until new owners and management prove to me that they do, IE- something other than tarping over seats, I will believe it when I see it. The best thing Bill Manning can do is hire someone to actually run the Argos on a day to day basis who does give a $#!t. Because I really don't think his passion lies with the Argos to give them the day to day attention they deserve and have been starving for for years.

**usgm** · 03-28-2018, 07:00 PM

Does anyone know where I can purchase Argo merchandise and have it sent to the States? Not having much luck simply with the usual search engines. Thanks.

**Argo57** · 03-28-2018, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22

Season hasn't started yet and if new manufacturer rumour is true, then really makes little sense for them to start stocking Argos gear. Only thing they could sell is the champion hats and shirts but those are already a bit old by now.

Disagree, if they are part of the MLSE “family” they should be represented as such.

**ArgoGabe22** · 03-29-2018, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Disagree, if they are part of the MLSE “family” they should be represented as such.

Where would they get the merchandise? Would they order a ton of products to stock in a store, and have it sit there unsold when the season had just ended? Makes little business sense to start stocking merchandise now, after the MLSE deal, when Argos are in offseason. As much as we’d all love to see the Argos everywhere, I know it won’t sell now and I’m willing to be patient to see what new products (new manufacturer?) are available before the season rather than see old stock put out for the sake of it - unless deeply discounted.

FWIW I was just in Calgary and didn't much much merch either.

**1971GreyCup** · 03-29-2018, 02:16 PM

Sports Chek in Oshawa has an impressive display of "Adidas" Argos merchandise. As far I can tell, more than the Bills have and about equal to the Bills + NFL merchandise. That is the first time I have seen that. Something is new here.

I suspect they'll need to discount the Bills QB "Taylor" jerseys soon.

**Argo57** · 03-29-2018, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22

Where would they get the merchandise? Would they order a ton of products to stock in a store, and have it sit there unsold when the season had just ended? Makes little business sense to start stocking merchandise now, after the MLSE deal, when Argos are in offseason. As much as we’d all love to see the Argos everywhere, I know it won’t sell now and I’m willing to be patient to see what new products (new manufacturer?) are available before the season rather than see old stock put out for the sake of it - unless deeply discounted.

FWIW I was just in Calgary and didn't much much merch either.

Merchandise is available online, wouldn’t you think they’d have at least some selection at a retail store that features Leafs, Raptors, TFC and Blue Jay merchandise?
At the very least it would remind fans that are attending events at the ACC that MLSE has a professional football team in the family.
Is anything confirmed in regards to a potential brand change in Argo merch?

**argos1873** · 03-29-2018, 09:39 PM

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Argo merchandise will be available on the Realsports website sooner or later. Not sure what the delay is, but they have Marlie stuff there. I'm pretty sure that's not a huge seller. Just give it time.