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bee Group: Members Posts: 1227 Joined: Jan. 2004 Posted: Feb. 06 2013, 16:15 Just wondering if anyone here knows where I can get hold of a Tubular Bells lapel badge?  I bought one years ago from the 'Dark Star' fanzine thing, and refused to wear it because I was afraid to lose it.  Time went by and I decided to wear it, which I have done, very proudly for about four months...four months, that's all...even went to Florence for a week with it on show...and what has happened now? I've lost it   It definitely came back with me to England, but it must have fallen off my coat somewhere. Have hunted around but I think I have to admit it has gone...hope someone finds it and is curious about it! Might even introduce someone new to the music? I feel lost without it though and it's even more frustrating because I don't know if it will be possible to get another.  I loved it too, beautiful blue and golden yellow tubular bells symbol, and only 1.5cm or so diameter...perfect. Just thought I'd ask -------------- ....second to the right and straight on till morning.... You heard me before Yet you hear me again Then I die Till I call me again Back to top

Milamber Group: Musicians Posts: 2264 Joined: Feb. 2010 Posted: Feb. 06 2013, 19:00 Sorry to hear the Bee. Maybe it's time to lash out on a TB tattoo like Tati and myself. Lot harder to loose   Back to top

bee Group: Members Posts: 1227 Joined: Jan. 2004 Posted: Feb. 08 2013, 10:08 ...this is true Milamber, but, though I admire tattoos, and find them quite interesting,  I know I really don't want one...I'm a bit too old now... it's my own silly fault for wearing it every day, I guess -------------- ....second to the right and straight on till morning.... You heard me before Yet you hear me again Then I die Till I call me again Back to top

olracUK Group: Members Posts: 1683 Joined: June 2003 Posted: Feb. 08 2013, 18:09 Bee - with you on this one. Like looking at tattoo's but not convinced anyone else would like to see me with one. But I too would love a lapel badge. Any fans out there with an artistic/manufacturing background want to take our money? -------------- The answer is 42 - but what is the question? Back to top

Cavalier (Lost Version) Group: Members Posts: 598 Joined: Nov. 2010 Posted: Feb. 08 2013, 18:41 Unless they were earrings, I remember tiny bells on sale at Wembley in 1999.  Another tour may inspire someone to take a chance on a large batch - perhaps a specialist commission is the best hope for now.  See what one of those vendors who bend metal into names says! -------------- "Who was that?" "That was Venger - the force of Evil!  I am Dungeon Master - your guide in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons!" Back to top

Inkanta Group: Admins Posts: 1453 Joined: Feb. 2000 Posted: Feb. 10 2013, 11:04 I had three TB necklaces, which I bought at Wembley (Then & Now tour) and have managed to lose them all. I wish they were available for sale--it would be great to have an online ordering store for such things. I've looked on ebay from time-to-time, but nothing.   -------------- "No such thing as destiny; only choices exist." From:  Moongarden's "Solaris." Back to top

Inkanta Group: Admins Posts: 1453 Joined: Feb. 2000 Posted: Feb. 10 2013, 11:09 Quote (olracUK @ Feb. 08 2013, 18:09) Any fans out there with an artistic/manufacturing background want to take our money? Other than the patent/trademark infringement issue, 3D printers are up and coming and could totally do something like this! Even libraries are getting 3D printers.  My husband, the first year we were together, had his neon artist friend create a tubular bell neon light for me (you can see it in my Facebook pictures). His neon art creations go for around $400 on up-- but he'd need a license to create and sell tubular bells neon lights for profit. -------------- "No such thing as destiny; only choices exist." From:  Moongarden's "Solaris." Back to top

Tubular Belle Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: April 2002 Posted: Feb. 10 2013, 14:31 Have a look on EBay - I just bought one from this seller: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/mrmusicman45s?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 Not quite the nice colours like the badge you describe but it is a tubular bell all the same. He might make some more and put them up on the site... Back to top

olracUK Group: Members Posts: 1683 Joined: June 2003 Posted: Feb. 14 2013, 16:27 Is the "Twisted Bell" actually a trademark? Never see the little "tm"  mark on any images/album covers. And I'm sure I've read it was created by Trevor Key who's family had a go at claiming it, maybe even the original Virgin Records contract may have had a clause in it. -------------- The answer is 42 - but what is the question? Back to top

chrisdewey Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Feb. 16 2013, 03:50 Unfortunately, the badges sold out long ago - sorry! I had them made to raise funds for Tonic, with £1 from each sale going to Mike's charity. The bell logo is indeed copyright Oldfield Music. Way back before Dark Star was official, we were hauled in front of Clive Banks for using the logo without his knowledge - luckily I had a letter from Oldfield Music dated prior to Clive's involvement granting permission and it broke the ice to lead to what was to be a very productive time for Dark Star as the Official Mike Oldfield Magazine. Things have quietened down a lot now, but this year looks to be very exciting for us all again, I think, what with a new album coming and the 40th anniversary of Tubular Bells looming! Back to top

tubular_trekkie Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Feb. 16 2013, 16:45 Quote (chrisdewey @ Feb. 16 2013, 08:50) Unfortunately, the badges sold out long ago - sorry! I had them made to raise funds for Tonic, with £1 from each sale going to Mike's charity. The bell logo is indeed copyright Oldfield Music. Way back before Dark Star was official, we were hauled in front of Clive Banks for using the logo without his knowledge - luckily I had a letter from Oldfield Music dated prior to Clive's involvement granting permission and it broke the ice to lead to what was to be a very productive time for Dark Star as the Official Mike Oldfield Magazine. Things have quietened down a lot now, but this year looks to be very exciting for us all again, I think, what with a new album coming and the 40th anniversary of Tubular Bells looming! Yes indeed! Your new biography sounds very interesting. And I know this sounds rather greedy of me - but is there likely to be perhaps a special issue of Dark Star magazine to commemorate the 40th anniversary? -------------- "The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future." - from 'Collected Sayings of Muad'Dib' by the Princess Irulan Back to top

Cooper Roy Group: Members Posts: 255 Joined: April 2010 Posted: May 15 2013, 11:16 People still after wearable TB might head over to Dark Star site and gander at 40th anniversary key-ring,hmmmm? -------------- "I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave-and nothing but laughter to console them with.Laughter is my religion.In the manner of most religions, I admit my laughter is pretty desperate."                                                                    John Irving Back to top

Milamber Group: Musicians Posts: 2264 Joined: Feb. 2010 Posted: May 16 2013, 03:15 Would it clash with my Speedos Coop ??   Back to top

Cooper Roy Group: Members Posts: 255 Joined: April 2010 Posted: May 16 2013, 05:13 [quote=Milamber,May 16 2013, 03:15]Would it clash with my Speedos Coop ??   That would very much hang on what you choose to dangle (or is that dongle?) it from, sexy beast. Pretend you haven't missed me the teensiest bit,hmmm? (see above.matron) -------------- "I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave-and nothing but laughter to console them with.Laughter is my religion.In the manner of most religions, I admit my laughter is pretty desperate."                                                                    John Irving Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3360 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: May 16 2013, 12:22 I've ordered(and received) my TB 40th anniversary keyrings,so cool - hope they'll do badges later too (and I can use it on my lab coat). -------------- "But it's always the outsider, the black sheep, that becomes the blockbuster." - Mike Oldfield, 2014 "I remember feeling that I'd been judged unfairly and that I was going to prove them wrong." - Peter Davison, 2011 Back to top

Milamber Group: Musicians Posts: 2264 Joined: Feb. 2010 Posted: May 17 2013, 20:09 Quote (Cooper Roy @ May 16 2013, 21:13) [quote=Milamber,May 16 2013, 03:15]Would it clash with my Speedos Coop ??   That would very much hang on what you choose to dangle (or is that dongle?) it from, sexy beast. Pretend you haven't missed me the teensiest bit,hmmm? (see above.matron) Great to see you back here Old Bean   Iv'e ordered my copy and purchased larger speedo's to avoid any damage to the bell(s)   Sorely Missed Back to top

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