Off With Her Head!
Added 2018-04-09 02:16:29 +0000 UTC
Dear Insane Children,
While I've been out sailing around with a bunch of pirates, Joey and Alex have been busy at work on concept images for Alice: Asylum collector items.
Before you read any further, please take a moment to note: These are concept images. The rendering of faces, features, hair color, etc, DO NOT reflect any sort of final design or change in thinking related to the characters or artistic elements presented. Keep this in mind when commenting and providing feedback. Thanks!
First up is a game collector box featuring an Alice head toy. This design reflects the thinking that went into the "head box" design we did of the Cheshire Cat while working on Alice: Madness Returns.
I've always wanted to see the game boxes become collector items in an of themselves. I think a concept like this would go a long way towards achieving that goal.

Here we have a full set of heads based on some of our favorite characters. Imagine if there are 4 separate game boxes, each with a unique head. Would you collect them all? Might we do something "evil" like only produce a certain number of a particular head - or a unique color variation - to drive collectors mad? I know a lot of people out there view these sorts of things as investment opportunities - an Alice toy bought 10 years ago is now worth 10x its original price!
How interested are you in this aspect of the new product presentation? What sort of variations would you like to see? And how much would you pay for a game + toy head collector box?



Next up, some t-shirt designs from Joey. Which one is your favorite?
Let me know your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.
I've got a really full day ahead - judging the Pirate Jam games, prepping for tonight's award ceremony/BBQ, and taking care of other pirate-y things. As this is the last day of the event I'm looking forward to a little R&R, then back to a normal schedule and return to Shanghai.
Hope all you insane children are keeping your brains in your heads.
From Thailand,
-American
Alice head looks Great!
Gabriele Gambucci
2020-11-26 15:22:48 +0000 UTC
What about a chess board with those heads on the pieces??
2018-08-16 11:49:36 +0000 UTC
I would also prefer a full body figure or something like that :)
2018-05-03 10:18:48 +0000 UTC
The flamingo design is my favorite! I'm excited for new Alice apparel!
2018-04-29 12:58:05 +0000 UTC
I'm not crazy about the heads. For a game box collectible, I'd prefer small full body models, a piece of art, or an accessory/wearable. I wouldn't pay extra for the heads but I'd consider it for different items. Would pay as much as $40 over base game cost.
Of the t-shirts, I like the Flamingo one the best (because I like it as a piece of art) followed by the simple "Alice" title shirt. I love the details on the sleeves and back of neck. I very much agree with some of the other posts regarding options for female fits. I would also appreciate tank top, long sleeve, hoodie, color, fabric options and prefer designs on my back, wrapping around sides, and/or down arms, rather than on chest. Also, for wearable merch, please consider some designs that are subtle and not overt advertisement. I would love to wear Alice gear at work but even in a casual professional environment, I can't sport a graphic of a girl with blood running down her face or a giant Alice logo (with a knife for an "i") across my chest.
SCarey151
2018-04-21 23:48:10 +0000 UTC
The flamingo one is for sure my favorite. And I think the heads are pretty. They kinda remind me of dark chess pieces. π€
2018-04-16 13:24:20 +0000 UTC
I love the Alice & Flamingo tee shirt, seconding that it should come in a girly fit, I like that it's black too as I don't tend to buy coloured t-shirts. I'm not so keen on just the heads, I'd prefer a full figure myself as I'm a collector of such things.
2018-04-15 23:16:12 +0000 UTC
Thank you for the disclaimer on images I think that will help with receiving more quality feedback now yay.. models are looking excellent. I saw on eBay (not sure if official) but it was a deck of cards featuring characters from Alice Madness Returns , I was going to buy it but if it's fake I don't want to support that. A deck of cards and even a chess game or something similar would be cool ππΉ
2018-04-13 02:18:05 +0000 UTC
Maybe a t-shirt design that's on like a dark grey t-shirt? I try to stay away from fandom shirts that are all black.
Laura Fowler
2018-04-13 02:02:58 +0000 UTC
I'm obsessed with that Cheshire cat head
2018-04-12 23:43:11 +0000 UTC
The making a limited amount idea is evil! lol haha I hate when companies make something cool then you never get one no matter how hard you try! Love the idea of collectors boxes I would get one for sure. It would be cool to make some full body figurines too. Like Alice with the vorpal blade or the cheshire cat. Also a Hysteria Alice would be really cool!
2018-04-11 20:56:34 +0000 UTC
I really love the Alice and flamingo shirt design the most! I think it's an awesome idea to have the game box be a collectors item.
2018-04-11 19:53:30 +0000 UTC
I really like the first and second design on the t-shirs especially the flamingo one! It would be great if they came as a women's fitted t-shirt also. The game boxes are really cool but i think they would be better as smaller pieces (just the head, maybe 2.5/ 3 inches tall) or as full figures if they're bigger. Honestly I would only buy the game once but i would want to collect all the figures. And a Queen figure would be awesome.
2018-04-11 15:27:10 +0000 UTC
I like the idea of having models in the collectors' edition and I think the 'off with her head' theme is a neat idea. That said, I'm not sold on just the heads by themselves. Personally I wouldn't collect them all though it would be pretty cool to have one. The price would need to be reasonable though. I wouldn't spend hundreds of dollars for the collectors' edition. Alice would have to be my personal fave though I've always thought the Madness Returns version of the Cheshire Cat is awesome, too!
While the logo itself is awesome, I don't like the logo t-shirt so much. The flamingo t-shirt is gorgeous :-) I'd suggest having a cut which works for ladies would be a must, say a t-shirt with cap sleeves/v-neck/tank top. Either way, a cut which is flattering/is cut for a lady's curves rather than a baggy guy-style t-shirt being the only option would be appreciated.
Does Patreon have features which allow for quiz-style features, e.g. radio buttons, etc.? If so, it might be worth putting some of these questions in that format and still allow free text responses to make collation of feedback more straightforward ;-)
2018-04-10 09:19:44 +0000 UTC
I really love the 2nd tee-shirt, i need one ! Keep it up guys, you're doing an amazing job !
2018-04-10 09:19:15 +0000 UTC
Definitely need some girly cut shirts or women's fit tanks :). These are cool, but I'd prefer a full sized figure. Maybe one that comes with with a cool limited edition numbered chess piece for Patreon's to have first access to? Full sized limited edition Hysteria Alice would be awesome! My friend has a huge Cheshire, I'd like to see the full sized creations come back. Funko Pops and Dorbs would be cool as well! Will there be buttons or enamel pins? Can't wait for the patches!
2018-04-10 07:32:35 +0000 UTC
I love the new logo looks awesome on t-shirts :D
2018-04-10 04:25:02 +0000 UTC
I like the head collectibles, but I'd also like/prefer full body figures of the characters! As for the t-shirts, the 2nd (flamingo design) is by far my favorite. I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
2018-04-10 03:41:56 +0000 UTC
I love the 2nd tshirt design an those designs of heads are stellar! Just the kind of thing id love to collect for one of my favorite game franchise. Id pay 60$ an 200$-300$ if there was to be a head bundle price would depend if there was a exclusive head for the bundle
2018-04-10 02:49:21 +0000 UTC
I love these concepts, both the figures and the shirts! With the shirts, my favorite would probably be the flamingo design, though I do like the artwork in the first shirt, so I think it has potential as well! I will mention though, that I agree with what AsteriaVisual said about having full body figures as well. Figures like that are my favorite, and while I like the designs here, I would be even more keen to buy some full body figures of the characters. I always wanted some of the figures from American Mcgee's Alice, but they're pretty pricey to buy now. I do have some Alice: Madness Returns figures though. <3
2018-04-10 02:46:51 +0000 UTC
I like the first shirt design, and I love the idea of having some sort of Funko Pop style collectibles for Alice
eman5112
2018-04-10 02:09:17 +0000 UTC
I like the flamingo shirt. I want to see that finished artwork in all its glory. Definitely want as a print.
As for the head-chess pieces, I wouldn't want them personally. If you're going to do that, make a whole chess set, then I'd buy. Otherwise, no thank you.
It'd be weird just having a head of Alice on my desk. I prefer my figures to have full bodies. But if you simply must for some odd reason, at least give us a bust up to the chest. That would be more pleasing. Plus, you can show off her chaos necklace with that design instead, we could even use it to hang our own necklace should we own one. Haha.
But yeah, a 1/7 or 1/8 scale PVC figure of Alice and the Cheshire cat next to her is what I ultimately would want. I would pay a premium for that. I have countless figures around my room, but only a select few go on my desk. She would be one of them. <3
2018-04-10 02:06:37 +0000 UTC
Shirts are amazing I like rabbit head.
2018-04-10 00:13:57 +0000 UTC
I like the first two shirts, but prefer the flamenco one. I'm not usually big on shirts that are just the logo, personally.
2018-04-09 23:50:55 +0000 UTC
The head boxes are awesome! Especially Alice and the rabbit, he's so creepy I love it :D You could assign each head to a different platform - i.e. Alice for PlayStation, Rabbit for Xbox, Hatter for PC etc. As long as it was below Β£300 I would save up for it (too many times have I wanted to get a collectors edition of a game and its been at Β£300, a bit too expensive :( ) Alice would be my 1st collectors edition :D For the t shirts I love the design of 2 and 3, they possess that dark vibe. The first design seems more like a poster, maybe try and make the edges faded like design 2 so it won't stick out as much. Also I would like to seem them in a womens t shirt style (regular or V neck?). The designs of both head box and t shirts are amazing!
2018-04-09 21:32:52 +0000 UTC
These look so cool, I like the Alice shirt the most but for girls in a V neck, not a normal unisex design. And the heads look really cool! Maybe more of a neck on them, though? That transition to the chess piece holder in a gradient?
2018-04-09 21:21:26 +0000 UTC
Beautiful!
2018-04-09 19:37:46 +0000 UTC
Everything is perfect!!
2018-04-09 19:24:18 +0000 UTC
I'm liking the flamingo T-shirt!
Love the head boxes! I would only buy one since I'm poor... but I would try to get an exclusive one if you made some limited edition boxes....
You could add some little details in the game connected to the box they come in (like a different design on the cd or a different background when you launch the game) if it does not require too much work.
Lionor_
2018-04-09 18:29:31 +0000 UTC
Now I want an Alice chess set...
Rob Burch
2018-04-09 18:14:14 +0000 UTC
I love the headpieces! I like how they kinda look like chess pieces. :) I like all of the tees, but second shirt with the flamingo is my favorite.
2018-04-09 18:11:29 +0000 UTC
I like both T-shirts but I think I'm more likely to wear the last one. The first two I think I would want as posters.
As for the game boxes, I would want to own all of them, if I could afford them.
Maybe each head could be for a different console?
Eg, Alice on XBox, Cheshire on Playstation?
Depending on what consoles/ formats you plan to release the game on of course.
Rob Burch
2018-04-09 18:10:52 +0000 UTC
Heads looking great, especially the Cheshire Cat, but would be happier if there was a run that wasn't collectible because I don't always have disposable income and often need to save before I purchase. T shirts also look fab; hard to choose a fave but the flamingo design is most striking (and I'm really not a fan of logos, especially big ones)
2018-04-09 17:12:42 +0000 UTC
Liking the 2nd shirt design with the flamingo.
2018-04-09 16:04:42 +0000 UTC
I don't want to say "bust". But, heads only seem very unstable. Especially Alice.
Make Nine Inch Nails great again
2018-04-09 15:34:54 +0000 UTC
I'm quite fond of the 1st and 3rd t-shirt designs, myself. :)
As for having the heads in unique boxes, I don't love the idea, but I can see how that translates to more profits. For people like who would be interested in getting the game only once, but wanting to get the entire set of heads, this could come across as a waste of money; why pay for the game on 4 separate occasions, y'know?
Maybe have the heads available as a separate collection one could purchase alongside an individual copy of the game?
2018-04-09 14:48:53 +0000 UTC
P.S. If you ever considered making an Alice chess set, I would leap at the opportunity to buy it.
2018-04-09 14:20:00 +0000 UTC
I love the idea of the collectibles, particularly the head chess pieces. That's exactly the kind of quality collector's content I want to see! The box design is stunning. I would definitely pick up Alice and the Cheshire Cat, but I don't have any interest in the others. One character I really wanted to see in the original American McGee's Alice wave of figures was botched: the Jabberwocky. If he came back proper as a chess piece, or a full statue, I would buy him in an instant.
Another note on the chess pieces - I'd really like to see a moderate scale, as in I wouldn't want the collectible to be taller than 6"-8". I'd also LOVE variants, as much as my wallet doth protest. Make multiple Cheshire Cat variants and I will buy every single one.
2018-04-09 14:18:23 +0000 UTC
I would honestly buy anything collectible that your willing to make American xD I'll honestly buy them all so keep em' coming! Also I would like to suggest that you look in to the possibility of making a more high end figure for Alice. It has always been my dream to own A Nendoroid(chibi anime toy) in the form of Alice π please just look into it and maybe it could work? π€π
2018-04-09 13:35:16 +0000 UTC
I looove the Alice and flamingo top and the Alice writing top both are so beautiful. Canβt wait to see where you will go with the head boxes :D
2018-04-09 13:33:21 +0000 UTC
Yes! This is what I've been waiting for!!! πβ€οΈ Collectibles yay! I'm am in love with the box design idea as well as the head figure itself it will look amazing in my collection so I'm really excited to see how they turn out. For price I would suggest a $40 dollar rage if possible. And the t shirts looks beautiful I specially like the second image Alice and the flamingo! This post made my day keep up with the excellent work team. βοΈπ
2018-04-09 13:25:13 +0000 UTC
I really would get both first and second shirt. I do love the knife on the back side of the first one.
2018-04-09 13:22:29 +0000 UTC
I like the design of boxes, but not sure about wanting just a head on my shelf. I'm more of a figure person--but that's just me! Also, the second shirt is really nice.
Quinchilla
2018-04-09 13:07:56 +0000 UTC
I love the 2nd shirt.
And for the price of the game + fig, ahem I remember I paid aroud 50 euros for Madness returns, and depending on the size of the figure, I would say I'll pay between 10 and 15 separately ( for common size ).
But, 75 euro( or dollars ) is wayyy too expensive... So maybe 55/60 $ ?
And I would definitely buy the Cheshire one, because I love Cheshire since the 1rst game.
And the idea of making figs with other colors, for more exclusivity isn't that bad. Like, clear fig etc.
Also I like a lot figs with complete body.
2018-04-09 13:02:58 +0000 UTC
For me it would depend on the scale of the heads. If they were in the ballpark of regular chess pieces, I might attempt to collect the whole set, but if we're talking 1/4 scale or larger, I'd probably get just the Alice one as I'd rather a traditional bust (neck and shoulders) over just the head...and would much prefer a full figure/statue/display even more than that. As a bust or display, I'd pay in the $120 to $150 range, if it came with some other little materials as well (steelbook, maps, etc).
2018-04-09 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
I love the second tshirt! But i would hope you wouldnt make the figures hard to get. I live in australia and its already very hard to get stuff over here ESPECIALLY when its exclusive.
DeBri
2018-04-09 11:47:41 +0000 UTC
How much would I pay for the game and an Alice head? Well it depends on the exchange rate for arms and legs these days. I love the idea of a collector box and would definitely try to catch all the heads. Concerning the t-shirts, since black and red are my favorite colors, I have to say that the last to are more appealing to me. I especially like the second one with the flamingo.
Davinellulinvega
2018-04-09 10:09:26 +0000 UTC
The boxes look REALLY cool! <3 Weither or not I would buy it, really comes down to the price, which I think depends on the size of it. If they are small, and therefore less expensive, it makes more sense to try and collect them all, if they are availble for individual purchase. If it's only availble with the game, it makes sense for them to be bigger and more expensive, and thus I don't think people would try to collect them all.
I think it would be cool with some sort of exclusivity to them. Annoying, maybe, but cool.
Looooving the new t-shirt designs! :D <3 I'm so in love with the colours on the flamingo image, so that has got to be me favorite one. Second I think is the logo, the simplicity of it makes go well with my general everyday "t-shirt and skirts"-combo. And lastly, the Asylum image.
I feel bad for ranking them like this, 'cause they are all awesome.
I hope you had a nice time with piratejam, and I look forward to seeing the games!
2018-04-09 09:35:48 +0000 UTC
I would most definitely get the Alice or Rabbit head, but I personally wouldn't collect them all, even though it might be a good idea for the collectors out here. About the shirts, I have a preference for the flamingo one, but the first one is also great !
2018-04-09 09:29:29 +0000 UTC
Please include feminine cut shirts and maybe v necks! Love everything so far. Could see the head concept being in mystery packaging!
2018-04-09 08:49:23 +0000 UTC
I love the 2nd shirt, it would be perfect if available in women cut shirt!
2018-04-09 08:21:17 +0000 UTC
RE: the T-shirts, the second one with the flamingo is my favourite. I would not personally buy the head box because I have enough of my boyfriend's game merch clogging up our desk XD Wouldn't want to add to it!
Sally
2018-04-09 08:06:37 +0000 UTC
The heads idea is awesome and they look great as concepts. The box design is fab too. For the tshirts my favourite is Alice with the flamingo, I would definitely get me one of those if it came in girly fit
2018-04-09 07:41:39 +0000 UTC
I dig the first and second shirt! The last one seems kinda bland for my taste but when I buy something I want everyone to know what itβs from lol. As for the heads I like em well enough but more full body figures is what Iβd be looking foward to!
2018-04-09 07:04:41 +0000 UTC
I like all three of the shirts but I'm definitely more partial to the second and third designs.
2018-04-09 06:19:50 +0000 UTC
I loooove!!! The concept for both the statue heads and t-shirts but, i would also love to see or have a t-shirt with Alice in her "Hysteria" form!! A statue of the Queen of Hearts would also be cool! π
2018-04-09 06:12:51 +0000 UTC
Love all three shirts! Would love to have Cheshire's head!!!!
2018-04-09 05:38:21 +0000 UTC
re T-shirts, while I like all 3, the easiest one to fit on a girly fit T (important for those of us that prefer to not be baggy, but also not be super heavily distorted) would be the one without the picture. ^_^
Catheryn Alice North
2018-04-09 05:27:48 +0000 UTC
I love the idea of collecting the heads. Part of what initially drew me in, and kept me in, to your take on Alice is the darker twist on the fantastical world of Wonderland. Such as the skull bow, and the different costumes. I'd love to see a bit more of that dark meets fantastical when it comes to the collectibles.
Erin Flower
2018-04-09 05:23:05 +0000 UTC
i love the shirts mainly the 1st and 3rd ones more though lol. The Heads Are Awesome!!! please don't make them limited as evil people torment us loyal folk and keep us from our dreams of full Alice collections ,or at least give patrons first rounds. For the heads i would like a bit of severed neck or so , but just for taste ...um i mean aesthetics . loving everything so far and so excited to see whats to come ^ _ ^
2018-04-09 05:22:11 +0000 UTC
I love and need all 3 shirts, as for the heads I'm not sure how much I would pay. I think it depends on how big they are and whatnot. I know I would want them for sure haha. I have at least one of each character of the old school figures (minus the car guards) and I have all the ones that came out for Madness Returns. Also, all the weapon replicas epic weapons put out. I would be on board for all of this.
2018-04-09 04:15:58 +0000 UTC
I like all 3 of the T.Shirts so make them all! Now the heads,... I want them all!!!! I think you should make at the very least all of them available to all your commited insane patreons at every level and at a reasonable price, yeah we understand this stuff costs and most of us want them and will pay for them, go ahead and make some variations for the more cashed up dudes. But definitely don't leave us out, some of us have been buying wallets etc, so we would absolutely have to have heads in boxes.......Off with their heads!!!!!
2018-04-09 04:02:37 +0000 UTC
love everything so far... my favorite shirt would be alice with the flamingo !!!
2018-04-09 03:57:26 +0000 UTC
Loving the Tshirts and the collectors box although it has got me thinking of a mini chess set or something?
2018-04-09 03:42:41 +0000 UTC
I LOVE THEM but please don't make the statues limited or anything- as a collector i would cry and so would my wallet πππ
2018-04-09 03:21:23 +0000 UTC
I love the the Flamingo shirt! Also, having a limited number of each head is an interesting idea (as long as I get a White Rabbit one!).
2018-04-09 02:55:26 +0000 UTC
I like the first tee shirt. the heads are cool. I thought they were chess pieces when I first saw them, lol. But I'm new, what game do they go to? Are the games different depending on the head? Thank you.
2018-04-09 02:52:28 +0000 UTC
I love the flamingo shirt! And I really like the idea of the game with a toy head. I agree with one of the other commenters about possibly including the neck/shoulders on them. Assuming the game will probably be around $60 like normal new games, I could see paying $80-$100 for the game and toy.
2018-04-09 02:43:55 +0000 UTC
I'm certainly enjoying all of these ideas! I believe I would cherish the first head I obtained, regardless of its rarity. If there was the off chance that I might want others (To complete the character roster, perhaps.), I would hunt them down, indeed. As for the t-shirts, I'm digging the first and third designs; I appreciate the subtlety. Keep the good news roll'n!
2018-04-09 02:40:26 +0000 UTC
Please don't do limited quantities, your only going feed the scalpers leaving your fans paying way too much or just not able to get them at all.
2018-04-09 02:34:21 +0000 UTC
I enjoy the heads and the boxes are pretty good and remind me of the original game. I would assume the heads would be at a 1/4 or 1/2 scale which is a reasonable size but not cheap. I think possibly the Alice head alone for the collectors edition and make the others available on your store.or maybe even just the hatters hat as a compartment to hold the physical game and the previous title. The shirts are all solid, maybe a baseball shirt the logo or even a polo white just the chaos symbol would be nice and subtle.
2018-04-09 02:30:57 +0000 UTC
The figures look great however I think they would look better if they had shoulders otherwise it looks a bit off (especially for Alice).
I haven't been much of a collector so I can't really comment much on rarities and such.
The shirts look nice and I would love to see more with different characters like Hatter or the Queen.
Hope your having fun cap'n and I hope Martin is keeping Lulu happy.
2018-04-09 02:30:48 +0000 UTC
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!! I love, love, love the game box idea! I would absolutely want them all. I do want them all LOL on the T-shirts, I like the one with the flamingo. Its eye catching for sure.
2018-04-09 02:29:15 +0000 UTC
I like it. Let's sever their heads
Lucas Severin
2018-04-09 02:24:55 +0000 UTC
I think the heads are a really great concept and would be willing to pay pretty high price for them. But it would drive me a little crazy if I couldn't obtain them all haha. As far as the shirts go I would be very very interested in purchasing them. You must let us know when your willing to sell these items :)
2018-04-09 02:24:36 +0000 UTC
I love the Alice head box!! I would love to have more collectible stuff with her! THE SHIRTS ARE SO COOL! AND IS THAT NEWLY RENDERED ART OF ALICE WITH THE FLAMNIGO? I'm so excited!
2018-04-09 02:23:05 +0000 UTC
They are awesome.. I like the middle shirt with the flamingo
Kristina Shelton
2018-04-09 02:22:28 +0000 UTC
I would only get the Alice head box - she's gorgeous and I love collecting memorabilia! Depending on the size of the head, I would probably pay $80-$100 for the box. I don't think I would be a big fan of a very rare color variation; having multiple characters is good enough. Also, by far I love the first t-shirt design most. The art is lovely.
rachel
2018-04-09 02:21:44 +0000 UTC
I also would only buy 1 copy of the game and hunt the heads.
2018-04-09 02:19:29 +0000 UTC
Yes! Yes! Yes! You listened to what people said on the previous posts and the figures are awesome! Love them! Canβt wait to get them!
2018-04-09 02:19:14 +0000 UTC
I like the last tshirt the best, I prefer subtle colors rather then big images on clothes. For the heads, I think they are awesome, but i would only buy 1 copy of the game and see if I can hunt down the rest of the heads seperately.
2018-04-09 02:18:53 +0000 UTC