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Subways
« on: October 15, 2015, 10:42:34 PM »
Are posters that are referred to as "subway" posters (and that also measure approx. the same as bus shelters- 45x60), basically the same critter, but just done in the horizontal format?

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Re: Subways
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2015, 03:54:37 PM »
Are posters that are referred to as "subway" posters (and that also measure approx. the same as bus shelters- 45x60), basically the same critter, but just done in the horizontal format?

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Im trying to discern what the real question is here ;)

By the same do you mean...

Artwork, this is sometimes similar.

Sizes, I don't think Ive ever seen one that could literally be flipped and fit perfectly in to one of my vertical BS frames.

Material, I think that depends on the types you're looking at. Most of the "subway" posters like Id see from brooklyn on ebay are actually thick vinyl stickers. I also have a LARGE UK horizontal BS that is just a thick vinyl material, harder and more dense than the thread reinforced banners, but still very pliable. Older subways are just like standard posters that came in multiple sheets.

Most of my experience is almost all modern baby .. so if youre questions was directed as mostly older titles my rants may be a bit off base. :)

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Re: Subways
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2015, 03:59:33 PM »
I was meaning the size format, as i mentioned in my first post. Not meaning the same art, tho i know many will have the same or similar artwork as that used on the OS.

Arent subway posters always (or almost always done in the horizontal, landscape format? And I wasn't meaning they are exactly the same size either.

More just the overall idea, that bus shelters are done in the portrait format and was inquiring, in general. I know they are not the same animal, totally.

I like the landscape format.. they almost remind me of a quad on steroids!   thumbsup.gif



 
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Re: Subways
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2015, 06:37:43 PM »
The newer subways are usually between 45"x58" and 46"x60", in the portrait format.  As FA said, many are basically a big sticker.  The print quality is not as good as bus shelters and one sheets, and personally, I don't like the sticker type vinyl material.

The older, half subways are cool, IMO.  They're usually about 29-30"x45", in the vertical format, from the same or similar stock to one sheets of their time, and much rarer than one sheets.  They are like one sheets on steroids, and there are many from the time just after the NSS closed shop.  In a sense, they are similar to the old 40x60s, and current bus shelters, as they feature the same artwork, just in a larger size than one sheets.

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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2015, 06:44:42 PM »
The newer subways are usually between 45"x58" and 46"x60", in the portrait format.  As FA said, many are basically a big sticker.  The print quality is not as good as bus shelters and one sheets, and personally, I don't like the sticker type vinyl material.

The older, half subways are cool, IMO.  They're usually about 29-30"x45", in the vertical format, from the same or similar stock to one sheets of their time, and much rarer than one sheets.  They are like one sheets on steroids, and there are many from the time just after the NSS closed shop.  In a sense, they are similar to the old 40x60s, and current bus shelters, as they feature the same artwork, just in a larger size than one sheets.

Thanks, Brandon.

I happened to see and snag a subway last night, that wont be here for a number of days yet. But it's from 1992, and measures 45x60 inches. It's on thicker paper stock, and is definitely not a sticker or made of vinyl material. It's also not in the portrait (vertical) format but is horizontal, (landscape) which, when i first saw it listed, made me think it was a quad, until i clicked on the full description and read what it was and its size.

TBC....

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Re: Subways
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2015, 07:01:02 PM »
Cool.

The older style subways are nice.  The vinyl sticker type started around 2000. 

Looking forward to seeing your new acquisition when it arrives.

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Re: Subways
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2015, 07:10:03 PM »
Thanks Brandon.

Plus, it's all rendered art. No photos whatsoever. That's what drew me to it, too.


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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2015, 11:13:00 PM »
The newer subways are usually between 45"x58" and 46"x60", in the horizontal aka landscape format.  As FA said, many are basically a big sticker.  The print quality is not as good as bus shelters and one sheets, and personally, I don't like the sticker type vinyl material.

The older, half subways are cool, IMO.  They're usually about 29-30"x45", in the vertical format, from the same or similar stock to one sheets of their time, and much rarer than one sheets.  They are like one sheets on steroids, and there are many from the time just after the NSS closed shop.  In a sense, they are similar to the old 40x60s, and current bus shelters, as they feature the same artwork, just in a larger size than one sheets.
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Re: Subways
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2015, 05:30:48 PM »
Older subway, 59x45":





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Re: Subways
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2015, 05:40:49 PM »
Very cool, Schan.

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Re: Subways
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2015, 12:58:39 AM »
Cool.

The older style subways are nice.  The vinyl sticker type started around 2000. 

Looking forward to seeing your new acquisition when it arrives.

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Im very happy with it, Brandon. And it's quite the apropos image for this scary season, too.   >:D

cheers


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Re: Subways
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2015, 01:01:40 AM »
This one is 45x60 inches. Printed on heavier paper stock.

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Re: Subways
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2015, 01:28:29 AM »
A few of my 80s Subways...



















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Re: Subways
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2015, 02:17:56 AM »
Awesome, T.

That ESB is great!
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Re: Subways
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2015, 03:23:49 PM »
Older subway, 59x45":



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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2015, 04:06:20 PM »
Older subway, 59x45":








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Re: Subways
« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2015, 06:15:15 PM »
Day-glo inks too!

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« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2016, 01:54:54 PM »
A few recent subways.







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Re: Subways
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2016, 02:09:02 PM »
Nice Gremlins 2 there, T.



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Re: Subways
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2016, 03:14:11 PM »
Yeah, it's a little crumbled at the bottom right, but it's hard enough to find that I will let it slide... until I find a better copy that is.

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Re: Subways
« Reply #20 on: June 29, 2016, 04:52:50 PM »




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Have you ever seen one of these that wasn't folded? (Maybe the better question is - did they also come rolled?)


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Re: Subways
« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2017, 04:09:06 PM »
Oh, I see.... I thought this was about sandwiches....
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« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2017, 12:57:41 AM »
Oh, I see.... I thought this was about sandwiches....

Are you one to go for the six inch or the footling, Paul?  ;)


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Re: Subways
« Reply #23 on: April 19, 2018, 02:02:50 PM »
Erik, I'm dredging up an old topic here but yes, all subway posters came from the printers rolled at one time. They were glued to the walls down in the subway rolled. But because of their size and because storing them rolled is a nightmare, folding them is the easiest way to store them. Trying to lift a roll of 50 is like trying to lift a small tree trunk. Today subway posters are printed not on paper, but some kind of plastic sheeting material that can be stuck to the wall by removing the backing, exposing the adhesive.

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« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2018, 01:41:54 PM »
Good interview with a "bill poster" in NYC.  He's worked there for 17 years and has seen some of the changes over the years.

https://posterhouse.org/the-secret-life-of-billposters