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Halo vs. Ecko Shirts Go On Sale

Master Chief joins the Still Free Crew, results are kind of bland.

By Jeff Gerstmann  |  July 23, 2009

As someone who's been known to wear Ecko clothing from time to time and as someone who liked Halo (well, Halo 3, anyway), you would think that Ecko's limited edition Halo t-shirts would be right up my alley. But surprise! They all look kind of awful and feel like they were designed for people who want others to think they like Halo, as opposed to people who, you know, actually like Halo. It doesn't help that the descriptions are written in some lame kind of attempt at gaming shorthand. Take this one, for example.

Limited Edition Halo tees are a tribute to this legendary video game trilogy. Don't get Pwned! Laser shooting Spartans make up the screenprint design of this Halo tee. 100% cotton. Machine wash. Imported.

Gee, it's a good thing someone threw "Don't get Pwned" into that description. As an avid game enthusiast, I don't feel comfortable spending money with people who can't speak my language. Thanks, Ecko, for "keeping it real" on these shirts. Here's a look at a few of them, but you'll need to go to the Ecko online store if you want to see all six. 
    
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156 Comments
RossCowanon July 23, 2009 at 8:29 a.m.
They're all terrible.
TimeWaffleon July 23, 2009 at 8:29 a.m.
those are horrible shirts
ArbitraryWateron July 23, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
...I wouldn't wear any of those shirts and I like Halo.
CitizenKane moderator on July 23, 2009 at 8:31 a.m.
Wow, all of those designs are terrible.  They're like what middle school boys wear to make them think they look cool.
Heartagramon July 23, 2009 at 8:31 a.m.
Yeah those are pretty fucking horrible. You can go to Hot Topic and Find better video game shirts.
JJWeathermanon July 23, 2009 at 8:31 a.m.
As previously mentioned, all terrible.
Revellon July 23, 2009 at 8:31 a.m.
I got one of the MGS4 shirts from a similar Japanese promotion. Wish they were more in that style.
Rotnacon July 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.
those shirts are awful...the least worst of the bunch imo is the 'Ecko Halo Seek And Destroy T-Shirt'. id get that one if it didnt have all that 'SEEKandDESTROY' stuff on the top.
TwoOneFiveon July 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.
i dont like them. o well. they just look like crap. 
SunKingon July 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.
I'm still waiting for the Chie "Never!" T-shirt.
_Phara0h_on July 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.

this seems the best one of them all but still UGLY
this seems the best one of them all but still UGLY

PowerSerjon July 23, 2009 at 8:34 a.m.
What in the sweet holy hell is going on in that first one? Who in the fuck let that design get past the concept stage?
Rotnacon July 23, 2009 at 8:34 a.m.
@THAfara0 said:
"
this seems the best of the lot but still UGLY
this seems the best of the lot but still UGLY
"
i think it would of looked even nicer if they at least took the time to finish cutting out the blue sky. -_-"
zombie2011on July 23, 2009 at 8:34 a.m.
wow those look horrible
phlegmson July 23, 2009 at 8:35 a.m.
Oh jesus, did they try to make them look shit on purpose?
EmptyQuarteron July 23, 2009 at 8:36 a.m.
Wow. Horrendous!
Vinchenzoon July 23, 2009 at 8:37 a.m.
"Hey I have an idea. Let's place a bunch of Master Chiefs scattered about the t-shirt. Some will even be upside down. No wait, how about a spiral of Master Chiefs disppearing toward the center. No wait, let's make something that gangbangers who play Xbox 360 will wear. Well, let's make them all."
Hectoron July 23, 2009 at 8:38 a.m.
Ewwww.
TheHBKon July 23, 2009 at 8:38 a.m.
I know you like these Ecko shirts but no offense jeff...Have you seen this guy?  He is a total douchebag, no one should wear anything by that guy.
Djstyles92on July 23, 2009 at 8:39 a.m.
those look terrible...why would they  make them?

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