The Phantom Greenpeace t-shirts were produced by The Skansen Tee Shirt Company in Australia from 1991. The t-shirt series contains 6 different designs, with the Phantom featured alongside slogans focused on an environmental based message. The series is fully licensed by King Features Syndicate.
Greenpeace stands as a globally recognized environmental organization, known for its bold and often controversial tactics in advocating for a sustainable planet. Since its inception in 1971, Greenpeace has been at the forefront of major environmental campaigns, tackling issues ranging from climate change and deforestation to overfishing and plastic pollution. Their core philosophy revolves around peaceful direct action, aiming to expose environmental crimes and pressure governments and corporations to adopt eco-friendly practices. This approach, while sometimes drawing criticism, has undeniably raised public awareness and spurred significant policy changes worldwide.
A key aspect of Greenpeace’s work lies in its investigative efforts. The organization conducts extensive research and documentation to uncover environmental wrongdoings, providing crucial evidence to support its campaigns. From documenting illegal logging in rainforests to exposing the harmful practices of industrial fishing fleets, Greenpeace plays a vital role in holding powerful entities accountable. Their campaigns often involve dramatic demonstrations, such as activists confronting whaling vessels or scaling oil platforms, actions designed to capture public attention and generate media coverage. This strategy has proven effective in bringing environmental issues to the forefront of global discourse.
Beyond direct action, Greenpeace also focuses on promoting sustainable solutions. They advocate for the transition to renewable energy sources, the protection of biodiversity, and the reduction of plastic waste. By engaging with policymakers, businesses, and the public, Greenpeace works to foster a culture of environmental responsibility. Their campaigns are not merely about protesting against harmful practices; they are also about offering viable alternatives and inspiring positive change. Through a combination of research, advocacy, and direct action, Greenpeace continues to be a powerful force in the global environmental movement.
Skansen Giftware was established in Australia in 1974 by Stul Manny, which later became one of the largest and most innovative giftware companies in Australia, listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1993.
In 2000, Stul Manny sold Skansen Giftware and purchased Melbourne based Moose Enterprise, a designer and manufacturer of toy products, specifically Mighty Beanz toys and its Shopkins dolls which are the number one selling doll in Australia, America and Britain, outselling Barbie and Bratz. The business is the fourth largest toy manufacturer in Australia and eighth largest in the US.
The Phantom Greenpeace t-shirts were produced from high quality 100% cotton fabric, with full color vibrant prints featured on either a black or a white t-shirt, with the print found only on the front of the t-shirt. Two sizes were available, medium or extra large in limited quantities. Each of the designs were given a title based on the image printed on the t-shirt.
A donation was made to Greenpeace following the sale of a t-shirt. All 6 t-shirts can be seen below in a black and white advertisement.
A further 2 designed were released by The Skansen Tee Shirt Company in Australia in 1993. Produced from high quality 100% cotton fabric, with full color vibrant prints featured on a white t-shirt, with the print found only on the front of the t-shirt. Two sizes were available, medium or extra large in limited quantities. Each of the 2 designs were given a title based on the image printed on the t-shirt.
As with the above 6 t-shirts, a donation was made to Greenpeace following the sale of a t-shirt. The 2 t-shirts can be seen below, with the design on the left titled ‘With Skull Ring’ and the design on the right titled ‘Classic Phantom’.
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