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[[Image:newhrstore.png|thumb|right|220px|Homestore Runner!]]
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The '''[[HRStore:|Store]]''' is where one can buy [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] merchandise. It is also the main source of income for [[The Brothers Chaps]], allowing [[homestarrunner.com]] to remain ad-free.
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The '''Yahoo Store''' was the Yahoo-based marketplace of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] merchandise that ran from May 23, 2005 to March 23, 2015, succeeding the [[Flash Store]]. It was based off of Yahoo's Small Business E-Commerence system.
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[[Store|The Shopify store]] replaced the Yahoo Store on March 23, 2015. On April 1, 2015, the Yahoo store was officially made password-protected and is now defunct.  
'''Page Title:''' All Types of Crazy Crap
'''Page Title:''' All Types of Crazy Crap
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==Front Page==
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==Front Page News==
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===January 14, 2008===
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*[[Store Front Page News 2005]]
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<big>'''A BURNINATION CELEBRATION!!!'''</big>
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*[[Store Front Page News 2006]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2007]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2008]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2009]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2010]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2011]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2012]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2013]]
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*[[Store Front Page News 2014]]
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CHECK OUT THE NEW LIMITED EDITION [[HRStore:fivedorbrnew.html|"FIVE-DOR" T-SHIRT]] WE'VE GOT COMMEMORATING TROGDOR'S FIFTH BIRTHDAY! PLUS, WE HAVE SPECIALS ON TROGDOR APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES THROUGHOUT THE STORE LIKE...
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==Final Offerings==
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* '''[[HRStore:trogdorpolos.html|Trogdor Polos]]''' starting at just $20!
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* The wildly popular '''[[HRStore:trbu.html|Trogdor T-shirt]]''' only $12 for regular sizes!
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* Trogdor '''[[HRStore:messengerbags.html|Tote bags]]''' for just $9.99!
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Haven't visited our store in a while? We've added over a dozen new products in 2007 like our new '''[[HRStore:hoodieshoodies.html|Strong Bad Zip-up Hoodie]]'''. Additions to our t-shirt line include the adorable '''[[HRStore:piforpa.html|Pistols for Pandas]]''' and the t-shirt inspired by SBEmail 171, '''[[HRStore:ureekaitshere.html|You Reek-A!]]''' We introduced '''[[HRStore:trposh.html|Poopsmith Baby Clothes]]''' earlier this year and of course, the Strong Bad Emails '''[[HRStore:stbademdv.html|Disc 5 DVD]]''' was the number one jam of the summer. So start browsing, you've got a lot of catching up to do!
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And don't forget to save a spot on your wall for our new '''[[HRStore:posters.html|Trogdor Poster]]'''! His bold, vibrant colors '''''suggest''''' eerie black-light effects. Despite all his majesty, he won't actually glow in the dark. We're selling each of these 18" x 24" posters for just $10.95!
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===Older News===
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*''To view older news, see '''Store Front Page News [[Store Front Page News 2008|2008]], [[Store Front Page News 2007|2007]]''', '''[[Store Front Page News 2006|2006]]''', and '''[[Store Front Page News 2005|2005]]'''''.
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==Products==
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=== Combo Menu Values! ===
=== Combo Menu Values! ===
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* [[Store Combos]]
* [[Store Combos]]
===Clothing===
===Clothing===
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==== Currently Offered Clothing ====
 
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* [[Store T-Shirts]]
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* [[Store Polo Shirts]]
 
* [[Store Baby Clothes]]
* [[Store Baby Clothes]]
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* [[Store Hooded Sweatshirts]]
 
===Accessories===
===Accessories===
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*[[Store Accessories#Baseball Caps|Baseball Caps]]
 
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*[[Store Accessories#Beanie Caps|Beanie Caps]]
 
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*[[Store Accessories#Messenger Bags|Messenger Bags]]
 
*[[Store Accessories#Tote Bags|Tote Bags]]
*[[Store Accessories#Tote Bags|Tote Bags]]
===Toys===
===Toys===
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*[[Store Toys#Kick The Cheat|Kick The Cheat]]
 
*[[Store Toys#Collectible Figurines|Collectible Figurines]]
*[[Store Toys#Collectible Figurines|Collectible Figurines]]
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===CD/DVDs===
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===CD/DVDs/Video Game===
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*[[Store CD/DVDs]]
*[[Store CD/DVDs]]
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*[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]
===2-Dimensional Stuff===
===2-Dimensional Stuff===
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* [[Store Posters]]
* [[Store Posters]]
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* [[Store Other 2-D Stuff]] (Patches, Static Clings, and Bumper Stickers)
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* [[Store Other 2-D Stuff]]
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**[[Patches]]
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**[[Static Clings]]
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**[[Bumper Stickers]]
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**[[Laptop Skins]]
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**[[2010 Calendar|2010]] and [[2011 Calendar]]s
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**[[Decemberween Cards]]
===Freebies===
===Freebies===
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* [[Store Freebies]]
* [[Store Freebies]]
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====No Longer Available====
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===Discontinued Products===
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*[[Store Accessories#Baseball Caps|Baseball Caps]]
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*Tattoos &mdash; Featuring images of Homestar Runner, Strong Bad, Strong Badia themes, and others.
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*[[Store Accessories#Beanie Caps|Beanie Caps]]
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*Floaty pens &mdash; One side of this pen features The Cheat in the tire moving back and forth in front of the Strong Badia background. The other side of the pen displays the Strong Badia Flag.
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*[[Store Accessories#Messenger Bags|Messenger Bags]]
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*MiniPins &mdash; An older set of six colorful MiniPins featuring the most popular Homestar characters.
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* [[Store Hooded Sweatshirts|Hooded Sweatshirts]]
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*Buttons &mdash; Colorful Magnetized Character Buttons.
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* [[Store Polo Shirts|Polo Shirts]]
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*Strong Bad Mask &mdash; As seen in [[Sample of Style Too]]
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*Tattoos {{--}} Featuring images of [[Homestar Runner]], [[Strong Bad]], [[Strong Badia]] themes, and others
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*Stickers &mdash; Hi My Name Is _______
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*Floaty pens {{--}} One side of this pen features [[The Cheat]] in the [[tire]] moving back and forth in front of the Strong Badia background. The other side of the pen displays the Strong Badia Flag.
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*Trogdor Baseball Cap &mdash; A beige baseball cap with Trogdor on it
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*MiniPins {{--}} An older set of six colorful MiniPins featuring the most popular Homestar characters
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*''See also [[Store Freebies#Past Freebies|past freebies]] for freebies no longer offered.''
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*Buttons {{--}} Colorful Magnetized Character Buttons
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*Strong Bad Mask {{--}} As seen in [[Sample of Style Too]]
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*Stickers {{--}} Hi My Name Is _______
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*[[Store Toys#Kick The Cheat|Kick The Cheat]]
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*[[Store Freebies|Freebies]] offered with purchase
==Store Footer==
==Store Footer==
[[Image:Homestar Comin'.PNG|200px|thumb|right|The footer]]
[[Image:Homestar Comin'.PNG|200px|thumb|right|The footer]]
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The '''store footer''' is a small animation at the bottom of every store page. It features [[Bubs]] at his [[Bubs' Concession Stand|concession stand]], doing his "Checkitout checkitout" dance from [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]] (but without sound). The animation changes throughout the day and year. If you click on the 'D' in "BUBS' CONCES5ION STAN'''D'''", [[Homestar Runner]] runs in, does his part of the dance, and leaves. In the winter theme, Homestar wears his hat from [[The Best Decemberween Ever]].
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The '''store footer''' was a small animation at the bottom of every store page. It featured [[Bubs]] at his [[Bubs' Concession Stand|concession stand]], doing his "checkitout checkitout" dance from [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]] (but without sound). The animation changed throughout the day and year. If you clicked on the 'D' in "BUBS' CONCES5ION STAN'''D'''", Homestar Runner would run in, do his part of the dance, and leave. In the winter theme, Homestar wore his hat from [[The Best Decemberween Ever]].
====Time of year changes====
====Time of year changes====
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*'''Summer Theme:''' ''Footer Introduction'' &ndash; November 15, 2005
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*'''Summer Theme:''' ''Footer Introduction'' {{-}} November 15, 2005
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*'''Autumn Theme:''' November 16, 2005 &ndash; January 8, 2006
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*'''Autumn Theme:''' November 16, 2005 {{-}} January 8, 2006
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*'''Winter Theme:''' January 9, 2006 &ndash; March 23, 2006
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*'''Winter Theme:''' January 9, 2006 {{-}} March 23, 2006
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*'''Summer Theme:''' March 24, 2006 &ndash; November 7, 2006
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*'''Summer Theme:''' March 24, 2006 {{-}} November 7, 2006
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*'''Autumn Theme:''' November 8, 2006 &ndash; January 20, 2007
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*'''Autumn Theme:''' November 8, 2006 {{-}} January 20, 2007
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*'''Winter Theme:''' January 21, 2007 &ndash; April 1, 2007
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*'''Winter Theme:''' January 21, 2007 {{-}} April 1, 2007
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*'''Spring Theme:''' April 2, 2007 &ndash; October 2, 2007
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*'''Spring Theme:''' April 2, 2007 {{-}} October 2, 2007
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*'''Autumn Theme:''' October 2, 2007 &ndash; January 20, 2008
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*'''Autumn Theme:''' October 2, 2007 {{-}} January 18, 2008
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*'''Winter Theme:''' January 20, 2008 &ndash; ''Present''
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*'''Winter Theme:''' January 18, 2008 {{-}} May 22, 2008
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*'''Spring Theme:''' May 22, 2008 {{-}} October 6, 2009
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*'''New Autumn Theme:''' October 7, 2009 {{-}} ''Footer Conclusion''  
====Time of day changes====
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*'''Sunrise:''' 4:00 a.m. &ndash; 6:00 a.m.  
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*'''Sunrise:''' 4:00 a.m. {{-}} 6:00 a.m.  
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*'''Day:''' 6:00 a.m. &ndash; 6:00 p.m.
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*'''Day:''' 6:00 a.m. {{-}} 6:00 p.m.
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*'''Sunset:''' 6:00 p.m. &ndash; 8:00 p.m.
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*'''Sunset:''' 6:00 p.m. {{-}} 8:00 p.m.
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*'''Night:''' 8:00 p.m. {{-}} 4:00 a.m.
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==Flash Scenes==
==Flash Scenes==
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*After buying something, you were once taken to one of several short [[Store Thank You Messages]].  They stopped playing on October 9, 2008.
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*After buying something, you'll be taken to one of several short [[Store Thank You Messages]].
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*When you looked at your shopping cart, various items would randomly generate small Flash scenes with text on the page, with links to other popular items:
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*When you look at your shopping cart, various items will randomly generate small Flash scenes with text on the page, with links to other popular items:
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**Strong Bad standing alone with a "GAR<strike>B</strike>AGE SALE" sign
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**Strong Bad standing alone with a "GAR<strike>B</strike>AGE SALE" sign.
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**:'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh yeah?! You think that stuff is so great?  Well, check out this other crap!!
**:'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh yeah?! You think that stuff is so great?  Well, check out this other crap!!
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**Flicking the [[The Cheat's Lightswitch|lightswitch]], with a [[The Cheat's Glowsticks|glowstick]]:
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**The Cheat flicking his [[The Cheat's Lightswitch|lightswitch]], with a [[The Cheat's Glowsticks|glowstick]]:
**:'''THE CHEAT:''' "They told me to tell you that you'd also like these things.* Meh!" (*translated from the cheat)
**:'''THE CHEAT:''' "They told me to tell you that you'd also like these things.* Meh!" (*translated from the cheat)
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**Dancing at the concession stand:
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**Bubs dancing at the concession stand:
**:'''BUBS:''' If you like that stuff, check this junk out!
**:'''BUBS:''' If you like that stuff, check this junk out!
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**Trogdor chasing a peasant, both drawn in pixel art.
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**[[Trogdor]] chasing a [[peasant]], both drawn in pixel art
**:'''TROGDOR:''' This other stuff'll really burninate your cottage, peasant.
**:'''TROGDOR:''' This other stuff'll really burninate your cottage, peasant.
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**Running in place:
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**Homestar Runner running in place:
**:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh hello.  Umm... you forgot to buy this other stuff that you like.
**:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh hello.  Umm... you forgot to buy this other stuff that you like.
==Other Places To Buy==
==Other Places To Buy==
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===Independent Stores===
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As explained in the "Retail Opportunities" page, independent {{w|brick and mortar}}  comic book, music/video, and other specialty shops could request a wholesale application to sell H*R merchandise (with the stipulation that retailers could not sell the products lower than than TBC had them marked, to keep sales good). They could be found with the [[HRStore:storelocator.html|store locator]] or through {{w|Google Shopping}}.
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According to [[HRStore:reop.html|this page]], independent comic book, music/video, and other specialty shops now have an opportunity to sell H*R merchandise (The Brothers Chaps say that they must never have a sale on the products or have the prices lower than TBC have them marked, to keep sales good). Find them with the [[HRStore:storelocator.html|store locator]].
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To facilitate ordering and distribution, select merchandise was [https://www.previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&Publisher=HARMLESS%20JUNK%20INC listed in ''Previews'' magazine], a catalog listing upcoming items available for purchase through local comic stores.
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If you search for [http://www.google.com/products?q=Homestar+Runner Homestar Runner] at [http://www.google.com/products Google Product Search] (formerly Froogle), you can see H*R products being sold at various other stores.
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[[Image:Comic Con.jpg|thumb|Some seriously nerdy stuff]]
[[Image:Comic Con.jpg|thumb|Some seriously nerdy stuff]]
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Merchandise was available for sale at Comic Conventions and shows around the country throughout 2005. The Homestar Runner booth was staffed by [[Don and Harriet Chapman|Strong Dad and The Mother Chaps]]. Those who attended had a chance to win door prizes consisting of autographed merchandise. Freebies were included within every purchase.
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Merchandise was available for sale at comic conventions and shows around the country throughout 2005. The Homestar Runner booth was staffed by [[Don and Harriet Chapman|Strong Dad and The Mother Chaps]]. Those who attended had a chance to win door prizes consisting of autographed merchandise. Freebies were included within every purchase.
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Merchandise was sold at booth #101 in the Exhibitor's Hall for all 4 days of {{w|DragonCon}} 2005 in Atlanta, [[Georgia]]. The Homestar Runner booth was staffed by the Brothers Chaps, the Family Chaps, and other members of the Homestar crew.
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Merchandise was also sold at booth #101 in the Exhibitor's Hall for all 4 days of [http://www.dragoncon.org/ DragonCon] in Atlanta, Georgia. The Homestar Runner booth was staffed by the Brothers Chaps, the Family Chaps, and other members of the Homestar crew.
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This location was parodied in the short toon [[TrogdorCon '97]].
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===Telltale Store===
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Following the [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] announcement, certain items of Strong Bad related merchandise were added to the [[Telltale Games]] online store.
==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
===Trivia===
===Trivia===
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*While loading the musical shirt selection, a message flashed, reading "loading shirtfun".
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*While loading a "Thank-you" message, a [[irregular loading screens|loading screen]] appeared reading "load 'er up".
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*While loading the musical shirt selection, a message flashes, reading "loading shirtfun".
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*The Kick The Cheat plush toy was not available for purchase for a five-month period beginning 12 April 2005.
*The Kick The Cheat plush toy was not available for purchase for a five-month period beginning 12 April 2005.
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*In October 2009, the store received its own {{w|Domain name|domain}}: <nowiki>"www.homestarrunnerstore.com"</nowiki>, replacing <nowiki>"homestarrunner.stores.yahoo.net"</nowiki>.
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===Goofs===
===Goofs===
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*On the Store Locator map, the links for Alberta and British Columbia were backwards; clicking Alberta referenced an anchor labeled "#BC", while clicking British Columbia references "#ALB".  
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*On the Store Locator map, the links for Alberta and British Colombia are backwards; clicking Alberta references an anchor labeled "#BC", while clicking British Colombia references "#ALB".  
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*On the Store Locator map, Pennsylvania was not clickable, even though there is a store in the Pennsylvania section of the list.
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*On the Store Locator map, Pennsylvania is not clickable, even though there is a store in the Pennsylvania section of the list.
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*Nebraska, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota and British Columbia (Canada) were clickable on the Store Locator map even though there are no stores listed for these states.
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*Nebraska, Oklahoma, and British Columbia (Canada) are clickable on the Store Locator map even though there are no stores listed for these states.
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*The July 23, 2007 front page update claimed the toy sale ended on "Sunday, August 4" (a Saturday), although the Collectible Figurines page had the correct date of August 5th.
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*The July 23, 2007 front page update claims the toy sale ends on "Sunday, August 4" (a Saturday), although the Collectible Figurines page had the correct date of August 5th.
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*There was a typo in the laptop skins description which said "slightly ''shutgunned''".
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*The [[Strong Bad Overkill Combo]] lists the total price of the individual items as $63.95.  However, the combined individual price of these items is actually $65.95.
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===Inside References===
===Inside References===
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*The Store Locator on the yahoo store featured The United States and Canada in white underwear, a reference to [[weird dream]].
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*The Store Locator on the new store features The United States and Canada in white underwear, a reference to [[weird dream]].
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*The store's footer at the bottom of the store was Bubs's "checkitout" dance from [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]].
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*The store's footer at the bottom of the store is Bubs's "checkitout" dance from [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]].
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*The "GARBAGE SALE" sign with the "B" crossed out was a reference to [[garage sale]].
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*The "GARBAGE SALE" sign with the "B" crossed out is a reference to [[garage sale]].
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*"Support the Municipality!" was a reference to an Easter egg in the email [[disconnected]].
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*"Support the Municipality!" is a reference to an Easter egg in the email [[disconnected]].
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*The page title was a reference to [[The Best Decemberween Ever]].
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*The "slightly shotgunned" laptop skin referred to the Easter egg in [[virus]], where the [[Compy]] was being sold as such.
===Real-World References===
===Real-World References===
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*The "Trogdor High-Score Club" patch references {{w|Activision}}'s early practice of sending free patches to reward players who earned high scores in their games. Games' instruction manuals would list the requisite score, and players were instructed to mail in a photograph of their television with the score achieved.
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==External Links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://store.yahoo.com/homestarrunner/ view archived versions of the store]
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*[[HRStore:|Visit the store]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/bubsfooter.swf|view the footer at the bottom of the store]]
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*[[HR:storeflash/bubsfooter.swf|View the footer at the bottom of the store]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/bubspromo.swf|view Bubs's promotional message]]
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*[[HR:storeflash/bubspromo.swf|View Bubs's promotional message]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/sbpromo.swf|view Strong Bad's promotional message]]
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*[[HR:storeflash/sbpromo.swf|View Strong Bad's promotional message]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/cheatpromo.swf|view The Cheat's promotional message]]
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*[[HR:storeflash/cheatpromo.swf|View The Cheat's promotional message]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/hspromo.swf|view Homestar Runner's promotional message]]
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*[[HR:storeflash/hspromo.swf|View Homestar Runner's promotional message]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/trogpromo.swf|view Trogdor's promotional message]]
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*[[HR:storeflash/trogpromo.swf|View Trogdor's promotional message]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/tshirts.swf|view the musical T-shirt selection]]
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*[[OldHR:storeflash/storemap.swf|view the Store Map]]
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{{Succession box | before = [[Flash Store]] | title = Store Navigation | years = May 23, 2005-Present | after = N/A}}
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{{Succession box | before = [[Flash Store]] | title = Store Navigation | years = May 23, 2005-March 23, 2015 | after = [[Store|Shopify Store]]}}
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Current revision as of 22:43, 7 July 2023

Homestore Runner!

The Yahoo Store was the Yahoo-based marketplace of Homestar Runner merchandise that ran from May 23, 2005 to March 23, 2015, succeeding the Flash Store. It was based off of Yahoo's Small Business E-Commerence system.

The Shopify store replaced the Yahoo Store on March 23, 2015. On April 1, 2015, the Yahoo store was officially made password-protected and is now defunct.

Page Title: All Types of Crazy Crap

Contents

[edit] Front Page News

[edit] Final Offerings

[edit] Combo Menu Values!

[edit] Clothing

[edit] Accessories

[edit] Toys

[edit] CD/DVDs/Video Game

[edit] 2-Dimensional Stuff

[edit] Freebies

[edit] Discontinued Products

[edit] Store Footer

The footer

The store footer was a small animation at the bottom of every store page. It featured Bubs at his concession stand, doing his "checkitout checkitout" dance from Lookin at a Thing in a Bag (but without sound). The animation changed throughout the day and year. If you clicked on the 'D' in "BUBS' CONCES5ION STAND", Homestar Runner would run in, do his part of the dance, and leave. In the winter theme, Homestar wore his hat from The Best Decemberween Ever.

[edit] Time of year changes

  • Summer Theme: Footer Introduction – November 15, 2005
  • Autumn Theme: November 16, 2005 – January 8, 2006
  • Winter Theme: January 9, 2006 – March 23, 2006
  • Summer Theme: March 24, 2006 – November 7, 2006
  • Autumn Theme: November 8, 2006 – January 20, 2007
  • Winter Theme: January 21, 2007 – April 1, 2007
  • Spring Theme: April 2, 2007 – October 2, 2007
  • Autumn Theme: October 2, 2007 – January 18, 2008
  • Winter Theme: January 18, 2008 – May 22, 2008
  • Spring Theme: May 22, 2008 – October 6, 2009
  • New Autumn Theme: October 7, 2009 – Footer Conclusion

[edit] Time of day changes

  • Sunrise: 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.
  • Day: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunset: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Night: 8:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

[edit] Images




[edit] Flash Scenes

  • After buying something, you were once taken to one of several short Store Thank You Messages. They stopped playing on October 9, 2008.
  • When you looked at your shopping cart, various items would randomly generate small Flash scenes with text on the page, with links to other popular items:
    • Strong Bad standing alone with a "GARBAGE SALE" sign
      STRONG BAD: Oh yeah?! You think that stuff is so great? Well, check out this other crap!!
    • The Cheat flicking his lightswitch, with a glowstick:
      THE CHEAT: "They told me to tell you that you'd also like these things.* Meh!" (*translated from the cheat)
    • Bubs dancing at the concession stand:
      BUBS: If you like that stuff, check this junk out!
    • Trogdor chasing a peasant, both drawn in pixel art
      TROGDOR: This other stuff'll really burninate your cottage, peasant.
    • Homestar Runner running in place:
      HOMESTAR RUNNER: Oh hello. Umm... you forgot to buy this other stuff that you like.

[edit] Other Places To Buy

[edit] Independent Stores

As explained in the "Retail Opportunities" page, independent brick and mortar comic book, music/video, and other specialty shops could request a wholesale application to sell H*R merchandise (with the stipulation that retailers could not sell the products lower than than TBC had them marked, to keep sales good). They could be found with the store locator or through Google Shopping.

To facilitate ordering and distribution, select merchandise was listed in Previews magazine, a catalog listing upcoming items available for purchase through local comic stores.

[edit] Conventions

Some seriously nerdy stuff

Merchandise was available for sale at comic conventions and shows around the country throughout 2005. The Homestar Runner booth was staffed by Strong Dad and The Mother Chaps. Those who attended had a chance to win door prizes consisting of autographed merchandise. Freebies were included within every purchase.

[edit] DragonCon

Merchandise was sold at booth #101 in the Exhibitor's Hall for all 4 days of DragonCon 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Homestar Runner booth was staffed by the Brothers Chaps, the Family Chaps, and other members of the Homestar crew.

This event was parodied in the short toon Trogdor Con '97.

[edit] Telltale Store

Following the Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People announcement, certain items of Strong Bad related merchandise were added to the Telltale Games online store.

[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] Trivia

  • While loading the musical shirt selection, a message flashed, reading "loading shirtfun".
  • While loading a "Thank-you" message, a loading screen appeared reading "load 'er up".
  • The Kick The Cheat plush toy was not available for purchase for a five-month period beginning 12 April 2005.
  • In October 2009, the store received its own domain: "www.homestarrunnerstore.com", replacing "homestarrunner.stores.yahoo.net".
    • The main pages continued to link to the domain the store sat at in 2004 (www.homestarrunner.com/store.html) rather than the current URL.

[edit] Goofs

  • On the Store Locator map, Wisconsin was spelled "Wisonsin".
  • On the Store Locator map, the links for Alberta and British Columbia were backwards; clicking Alberta referenced an anchor labeled "#BC", while clicking British Columbia references "#ALB".
  • On the Store Locator map, Pennsylvania was not clickable, even though there is a store in the Pennsylvania section of the list.
  • Nebraska, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota and British Columbia (Canada) were clickable on the Store Locator map even though there are no stores listed for these states.
  • The July 23, 2007 front page update claimed the toy sale ended on "Sunday, August 4" (a Saturday), although the Collectible Figurines page had the correct date of August 5th.
  • When looking at your shopping cart, the link for Kick the Cheat was still on, instead of it being taken out. However, instead of going to its page, you would get redirected to the shop homepage.
  • There was a typo in the laptop skins description which said "slightly shutgunned".

[edit] Inside References

  • The Store Locator on the yahoo store featured The United States and Canada in white underwear, a reference to weird dream.
  • The store's footer at the bottom of the store was Bubs's "checkitout" dance from Lookin at a Thing in a Bag.
  • The "GARBAGE SALE" sign with the "B" crossed out was a reference to garage sale.
  • "Support the Municipality!" was a reference to an Easter egg in the email disconnected.
  • The page title was a reference to The Best Decemberween Ever.
  • The "slightly shotgunned" laptop skin referred to the Easter egg in virus, where the Compy was being sold as such.

[edit] Real-World References

  • The "Trogdor High-Score Club" patch references Activision's early practice of sending free patches to reward players who earned high scores in their games. Games' instruction manuals would list the requisite score, and players were instructed to mail in a photograph of their television with the score achieved.

[edit] External Links


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