Description: Hello and thank you for viewing our listing This vintage t-shirt from Alternative Apparel is a must-have for any Lil' Homies fan. The size information on the tag is faded away, so I am guessing the medium to large size based on the shirts measurements and dimensions. Speaking of which, the measurements are as follows: the chest, from pit to pit, measures approximately 19 1/2 inches, the waist from edge to edge measures approximately 19 inches and the hips or bottom of the shirt measures approximately 19 1/2 to 20 inches. The length of the shirt from the top of the back collar to the bottom is approximately 27 1/4 inches. the distance between the shoulder seams is approximately 18 inches, the neck opening at the collar is approximately 6 1/2 to 7 inches. The length of the short sleeves is approximately eight and three-quarter inches at the top and 4 1/2 inches at the bottom. Please feel free to message me with any other measurements inquiries or questions. it is in excellent preowned condition with no damage and practically no signs of wear except the inner shirt tag at the collar has faded from washes but the lower product care tag is still legible . Featuring a great light tan/cream colored very soft and durable 100% cotton T-shirt material with durable construction, no fraying or errant strings. The front has a graphic print with “LIL’ HOMIES” written beneath it. It has short sleeves, and a crew neckline, this shirt is perfect for any occasion. The cream/off-white color and classic fit make it easy to pair with any outfit. The product care tag that is legible shows that it was made in Egypt 100% cotton and is by the Alternative apparel company which began in 1995 Made of cotton and machine washable, this t-shirt is both comfortable and durable. The logo accents and California theme add a touch of retro style. Whether you're a collector or just looking for a unique piece of clothing, this Lil' Homies t-shirt is sure to impress. About LIL’ HOMIES: The first set of Homies figurines, also known as Lil Homies, were released in 1998 by cartoonist David Gonzales. The toys were originally sold in vending machines in Chicano communities in California. The first series featured six male characters: Eight Ball, Smiley, Big Loco, Droopy, Sapo, and Mr. Raza. The toys were based on a comic strip Gonzales created that featured characters from his youth The line of toys was created by David Gonzales and based on a comic strip that Gonzales created featuring a cast of characters from his youth. Introduced in the year 1998, Homies were initially sold in grocery store vending machines and have become a highly collectible item, and have spawned many imitation toys. The Homies were very popular, selling one million figures in four months. They have since become highly collectible and have inspired many imitation toys. However, Gonzales initially had trouble selling the toys because the Los Angeles Police Department claimed they glorified gang life, and many stores stopped selling them in response Please feel free to message me with any questions. I will consider any offer. Thank you again. More about the artist and figurines: Gonzales began drawing comics while he was in high school. His amateur comic strip was called The Adventures of Chico Loco, and the characters were based on "barrio guys," as Gonzales grew up on the tough streets of a poverty-ridden Mexican-American neighborhood.[4] The main character, based on Gonzales himself, was called "Hollywood." The strip, which later changed its title to The Adventures of Hollywood,[4] was picked up by Lowrider magazine and published monthly. More and more barrio characters from Gonzales' experiences were introduced to the public through the Hollywood strip — these became "Homies." (The word "homie" is an English language slang term found in American urban culture, with the word "homeboy" meaning a male friend from back home. In use in the West Coast Latino community for decades, the word "homie" has crossed over into the mainstream culture. Gonzales began drawing his humorous characters on T-shirts and other products, which he and his wife sold on local beach stands, swap meets, liquor stores, and eventually urban clothing stores.[5][6] In 1998, Gonzales released the first set of Homies figurines, initially sold in supermarket vending machines located in Chicano communities.[7] The first series featured the male characters Eight Ball, Smiley, Big Loco, Droopy, Sapo, and Mr. Raza.[4] The toys were widely popular, with the first series selling a million Homies figures in four months.[4] The figures caused controversy after their initial release as members of the Los Angeles Police Department argued that the "urban, inner-city Latino"[4] figures glorified gang life. Law enforcement entities pressured retailers to stop selling Homies;[8] as a result, many mainstream stores, such as Walmart and Safeway Inc., stopped selling the toys.[2] In response, Gonzales repeatedly explained that he “did not create Homies to glamorize gang life”.[8] He created stories for each of the characters on the Homies website,[4] with each one embodying a positive trait.[1] Stores quickly returned the Homies to their shelves;[8] the resulting media coverage of the controversy helped Homies gain ever more popularity.[3] According to Gonzales, he has received orders from countries in Europe, South America, and Africa requesting Homies characters representing people from those continents.[8] By 2005, the Homies line featured female characters, as well as characters with Puerto Rican, Filipino, and Japanese backgrounds. There have been 14 series of Homies, with more than 200 characters Taken from Wikipedia
Price: 52.99 USD
Location: Crossville, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-15T16:23:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pattern: Solid w Graphic Print
Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
Neckline: Crew Neck
Character: Eight Ball, Smiley, Big Loco, Droopy, Sapo, Mr. Raza, Gang, Thug, Youth, L.A.P.D.
Size: M-L
Garment Care: Machine Washable
Color: Cream/Off-White
Material: Cotton
Year Manufactured: 2000-2009
Accents: Logo
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Alternative Apparel
Fit: Classic
Size Type: Regular
Type: T-Shirt
Department: Unisex Adults
Theme: 90s, Cars, Classic, Gear, Logo, Figurines, Chicano, Latino, Hispanic, Toy, Collectible, Anime, California, City, Comics, Cosplay, Hipster, Retro, OG, Old School, 2000s, Y2K
Features: Limited Edition
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Handmade: No
Character Family: Lil’ Homies
