2012
we just want you to be happy.
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Table of Contentment (by order of the alphabet)
Bags
Coin Purses ................. 15 Families & Systems ..... 11 Handbags .................... 13 Handy Totes .............. 27 Overnighters .............. 37 Pencil Cases ............... 19 Shoppers .................... 33 Shoulder Totes .......... 29 Zipper Pouches .......... 23
Banks ................................ 56 Boxes
Cigar Boxes ................. 43 Jr. Treasure Boxes ....... 39 Pocket Boxes .............. 41
Breath Sprays ................. 53 Displays ........................... 63
103 Hawthorne Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201
Gum .................................. 59
Toll-free: 800.321.7576
Hand Sanitizers ............. 49
Fax: 413.445.6710 Overseas callers: 413.442.1600 email: Sales@BlueQ.com
Lighting
Paper Lanterns ........... 7 Table Lamps ............... 3
Lip Balm .......................... 47 Magnets ........................... 55 Tea ..................................... 46
Ordering from Blue Q is easy, fun and may even change your life: ORDERING Let’s do it! Call, fax or email your order to Blue Q. Or better yet, contact your local sales rep (US and Canada). Our reps rock! Call for your local rep’s phone number: 800.321.7576. Blue Q does not offer on-line wholesale ordering. All new customers must be approved by the local sales rep to ensure there are no territorial conflicts. Minimum opening order: $250 Reorder minimum: $150 MUY IMPORTANTE!!!!!!!!! Please provide an email address on all orders and correspondence. It’s an effective, environmentally kosher way to communicate. We promise not to spam you. SHIPPING All US orders* are shipped UPS Ground unless another method is specified. All orders are shipped from our Pittsfield, Massachusetts warehouse. FYI: It used to be a leather tannery. *NOTE: orders to Hawaii and Alaska are shipped via UPS 2-Day Air or USPS Priority Mail. Blue Q offers a 40% freight discount on HI and AK orders that ship via UPS 2-Day Air.
VERY BEST QUALITY
CREDIT & PAYMENT Sorry, but we cannot accept prepayment by check. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for US orders. In Canada, we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and smoked salmon. We can ship your order COD within the US, however we must apply a COD tag to each carton and thus the charges can add up quickly for multi-carton shipments. You may apply for Net 30 terms if you’ve been in business for at least one year under your name. Supply four or more active major vendor references, bank account info, owner’s name & address. If you feel the need, favorite color may also be supplied. Processing time: up to four weeks. We charge a $20 fee for all returned checks because it’s such a drag. MAIL PAYMENTS AND SEND DARK CHOCOLATE TO: Blue Q Department of Love & Money 103 Hawthorne Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 USA
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm EST
Maisy
OH CANADA! Suzanne Nash, the owners of Blue Q’s mom, was born in Montreal. Classy, huh?! We ship to Canada once a week using UPS consolidated service, and all duty and clearance charges are paid by Blue Q! Orders shipped to Canada are invoiced in Canadian Dollars! We also have great reps in Canada. INTERNATIONAL If your store is located outside of the US or Canada, we may have a distributor in your country that warehouses and wholesales our stuff. Refer to the “Find your local sales rep or distributor” section on our website, call customer service, or email yourpals@blueq. com. DAMAGES Damages must be reported within five business days. If your shipment arrives damaged, please call customer service and save all packaging. Oh how sad that someone messed up your stuff! RETURNS Blue Q does not accept returns unless the product is defective or an error was made by Blue Q or the sales rep. Please notify us of any issues within five days. “WHERE TO BUY” SECTION OF BLUE Q WEBSITE: We include your store listing if your store meets the following criteria: • There are no overdue invoices. • There has been $750 of business with Blue Q in the past 12 months. • There is a brick & mortar storefront. Or wood. Wood we like! • We ship directly from Blue Q to you.
hi,
My name is Paul Boulais, Sales Rep Manager for Blue Q.
Things we believe: God and the devil agree on one thing: rock and roll.
I want YOU to know why YOU should work with your sales rep. They’re a one-stop shop!
You can sit with your rep for a couple hours and order all of your favorite lines. Especially Blue Q!
We rely on our sales reps to manage their territories.
Clearing new accounts through them ensures everyone has the space they need to grow.
Reps have their fingers on the pulse! It’s my job to make sure they
LOVE IS POWER. What garlic is to salad, insanity is to art. Daisy May’s in New York City has the best pulled pork we’ve ever tasted (623 11th Avenue, corner of 46th. We’re there the Friday before every NY Gift Show. If you are, too, it’s on us.) All things require skill but an appetite. A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. Anything not worth doing is worth not doing well. There is no learning without emotion.
have the most up-to-date information about products, deals and displays. And boy do they know their way around Blue Q. Some of them have been working with us since we opened our doors in 1988.
When you do a good deed, get a receipt in case heaven is like the IRS.
Manufacturers like Blue Q often have DEALS that are only available through their sales reps.
When you speak on the phone, smile even though the other person can‘t see you.
It literally pays to work with your rep. Cha-friggin’-ching!
Your success is their success.
Let them help you grow your business.
A cat is a lion to a mouse.
Never destroy any aspect of personality, for what you think is the wild branch may be the heart of the tree. We believe easily what we fear or desire.
Lost your rep’s number?
Give us a call: 800.321.7576
DID YOU KNOW Blue Q is the largest private employer of individuals with disabilities in our community?
Yes, we are. For the past 15 years, Blue Q has had the pleasure and incredible benefits of an employment program for individuals with disabilities. Thanks to the Berkshire County ARC, which operates a program called the Advantage Employee Network, individuals with developmental disabilities are placed and supported in productive, satisfying jobs in the real world. Our awesome Assembly Department’s done final assembly of millions of fridge magnets, soaps and tin boxes, with passion and precision. But they don’t just work here, -they’re just plain awesome! Learn more at www. BCARC.org
The Blue Q Headquarters. Built in 1800, original home of The Electric Player Piano Company.
EVERYTHING WE MAKE IS MADE ETHICALLY. For over 23 years, Blue Q has been collaborating with quality factories for the thousands of products we have designed. We’re proud to say we’re unusually involved in this regard; the “fit and finish” of everything we make has to be highly awesome, and Blue Q-ish. After all, we print “Very Best Quality” on everything we make. But more importantly, we’re committed to partnering with expert factories who are good to their employees and the environment. We visit and vet everyone we work with, and vouch for their integrity, so you can, too.
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Table Lamps
order in 3’s Size: 18”/45cm tall
New Blue Q table lamps are little marvels of engineering and art! They assemble in seconds with a simple twist of a brass nut and feature stunning art that brings a warm, soft glow to any space. The minimal use of materials truly makes them “green light”; lamps are individually hand made with recycled paper, water-based glue and traditional techniques unchanged for centuries. We have collaborated with some of our favorite artists to make an affordable addition to any décor, and a useful, unique Blue Q gift.
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Complete with shade, legs and cord kit, in slim, ecological packaging.
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Legs have clear, non-skid silicone feet.
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Recommended bulb 40 watt incandescent, or energy-saving fluorescent.
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Cord length 8 ft / 2.44 m
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Blue Q employs a work force of disabled and non-disabled individuals working together to assemble this product.
NEW
BRANCH OUT
Art: Lourdes Sanchez Item # HD304
Cuba-born Lourdes Sanchez is a magician with a paint brush (and it’s a cheap Windsor Newton #233 with a red handle, although she uses fancy paper). Her gorgeous patterns depict plants and textures in nature and have dazzling simplicity and power that’s been featured on a who’s who of fashion and home decor items. She works in a floor-through aerie in Brooklyn with the company of her dog Mood Pie, who is a local celebrity.
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NEW
AVIARY
Art: Inaluxe Item # HD300
Kristina Sostarko & Jason Odd are Inaluxe, based in Victoria, Australia. Their gorgeous prints have a welldeserved cult following, with a scrumptious Mid-Century mood and constantly surprising shapes and colors. It’s like discovering the coolest textiles you’ve ever seen in your life. Inaluxe art is also featured on best selling Blue Q bags such as the Lux Shoulder Tote, Flora Shopper and Kiss Overnighter.
Handsome packaging merchandises standing up or lying down.
NEW
ROCK STAR Art: Inaluxe Item # HD301
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Table Lamps, cont.
NEW
AERIAL
Art: Inaluxe Item # HD302
1% of the sales of Blue Q Lighting supports the conservation work of The Nature Conservancy.
1% of the sales of Blue Q Lighting supports the conservation work of The Nature Conservancy.
Blue Q guarantees a minimum contribution of $100,000 through April 19, 2013.
Blue Q guarantees a minimum contribution of $100,000 through April 19, 2013.
NEW
LITTLE WONDER Art: Rex Ray Item # HD305
Depending on the day, San Francisco-based artist Rex Ray’s work skitters from pop sophistication to commercial design to handmde craft. His paper collages and paintings hang in many modern art museums, and he’s been commissioned by David Bowie, Radiohead, U2 and countless other bands for album and poster art. His fluid, retro-futurist forms have distinctive power and soul.
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NEW THINKING OF YOU Art: Lady Aiko Item # HD303
Tokyo-born Lady Aiko is an art world legend. She has created everything from street art with close friend Banksy, to works in MoMA NY, Shanghai MoCA China, and murals in the stairwells of the Standard Hotels. She works in everything from latex to glitter to rhinestones, photography and scrap paper, often using a Japanese aesthetic that portays femininity, sexuality and the beauty of life.
TABLE LAMP TABLETOP TENT SIGN • Sits super pretty right next to the Table Lamps on a flat surface. • 4” x 4” • Item # BD151
Paper Lanterns
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• Order in: 6’s • Size: 13.75” diameter
NEW NEW PAPER CUT
Art: Rex Ray Item # HD217 P.S. I’m itching to go home with a book lover.
VELOCITY
Art: Rex Ray Item # HD216 P.S. Did you see the table lamps by Rex Ray?
Hand made with 100% recycled paper. Warm, soft glow works with incandescent or fluorescent bulbs.
Instant atmosphere for any space.
NEW METROPOLIS
Art: Inaluxe Item # HD212 P.S. Did you see my matching handbag?
NEW ORIGAMI
Art: Graham Carter Item # HD214 P.S. Such a sweet look, we used it on a shoulder tote too.
NEW
NEW
HAPPY TOWN
PEACOCK
Art: Sylvia Portella Item # HD215 P.S. And of course you’ve seen the Shopper and Handy Tote...
Art: Catalina Estrada Item # HD213 P.S. New medium for best-selling bag artist Catalina Estrada!
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FRESH CUT FLOWERS
Art: Roy Fox Item # HD202
HISTORY OF THE BUTTERFLY
Packaged with a handsome header. Merchandise multiple designs on a single hook with a convenient hanger.
Art: Roy Fox Item # HD203 P.S. I’m the best seller of 2011! I wasn’t surprised either.
RAINBOW
ASTRA
Art: Inaluxe Item # HD209
FLOWER HEADS
Art: Nate Duval Item # HD210 P.S. Nate Duval is known for his rich reimaginings.
Art: Inaluxe Item # HD208 P.S. Another pot o’ gold from the design icons at Inaluxe.
BEES AND KEYS
Art: Louise Fili Item # HD211 P.S. You have to see this thing lit up to see the magic.
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paper lanterns, cont.
DREAM HOUSE
Art: Aesthetic Apparatus Item # HD207
TURN IT UP
Art: Aesthetic Apparatus Item # HD206
HEAVY LIFTING
Art: Helen Dardik Item # HD200
LITTLE VISITOR
Art: Helen Dardik Item # HD201
CHERRY BOMB
Art: 64 Colors Item # HD205
BASIC CORD KIT GOOD AND PLENTY Art: 64 Colors Item # HD204
Perfect for paper lanterns. • 15 ft/4.6m • Hiqh quality in-line switch. • UL Approved. • Lead free and phthalate free. • Includes 2 hooks for hanging. • Item # HD199
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Contains: 2 cord kits to light up your favorite lantern samples.
One free sample of every lantern design you order.
Two square feet 14 - 8” slatwall hooks.
2 P.O.P. signs
1 - 2 ft. slatwall hangrail for merchandising stock (holds 48 lanterns).
Four linear feet
MAGIC NONSLATWALL MERCHANDISING KIT
PAPER LANTERN P.O.P. • Peg-able double-sided slatwall sign. • 2 per order. • 8” • Item #: BD148
Item # BS112 No slatwall in your store? No problem. This kit is the same as above without the hooks and hangrail. Does include an extra cord kit.
Two linear feet reverse
Blue Q
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Boss Lady A Blue Q Classic. East to West, Boss Lady’s best.
1% of the sales of Blue Q Bags supports the conservation work of The Nature Conservancy. Blue Q guarantees a minimum contribution of $100,000 through April 19, 2013.
nature.org Inaluxe Fashionable, funky patterns from Kristina & Jason in Australia.
Bag Families
Keep these families close together in your store and watch your customers walk out with one of each!
Travel 64 Colors
Because it’s not where you are, it’s where you’re goin’.
Eric Ovresat’s dearly adored Japanese-influenced comic art.
Carolyn Gavin A colorful, random world of cozy characters hanging out.
Brie Harrison UK-born Brie Harrison’s flowers are wildly popular.
Catalina Estrada Striking scenes of flora & fauna from Barcelona’s coolest illustrator.
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HANDBAGS SASSY
NEWSHAPE! Fabulous handles, reinforced floor panel, and a strong magnetic catch!
RIBBON - NEW
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA800 P.S. I’m the latest show-stopper from the best selling designers at Inaluxe.
ooo-la-la
ALLEY-OOP - NEW Art: Sean Greene Item # QA802
JOY RIDE - NEW reverse
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA803
• Order in: 3’s • Size: 15”w X 11.25”h X 5.25”d • Display options: p. 66
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Adorable acrylic double handles with a sweet 5” drop.
METROPOLIS - NEW
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA801 P.S. I, too, am the latest show-stopper from Inaluxe.
HandBag/Shopper/ Shoulder Tote Wing • Holds 3 each of 4 designs. • Item # BS123
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Coin
Purses
CENTIPEDE - NEW
BARGAIN SHOPPER - NEW
ICE CREAM MONEY - NEW
YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL, DON’T CHANGE - NEW
WEED MONEY - NEW
CAN’T BUY ME LOVE - NEW
Art: Catherine Lepage Item # QA546
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA544 P.S. Nice sibling of Weed Money Coin Purse.
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA545 P.S. Naughty sibling of Ice Cream Money Coin Purse.
Art: Catherine Lepage Item # QA547 P.S. It’s clear I’m a good deal.
Art: Nate Duval Item # QA549
Art: Nate Duval Item # QA548
• Order in: 6’s • Size: 4” x 3” • Display options: p. 65-66
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a.k.a. “The Little Workhorse”
These adorable, affordable, phenomenalselling bags are perfect for coins, lip balm, credit cards and tamari almonds.
SHOE MONEY
Art: Roy Fox Item #: QA511 P.S. The best selling coin purse ever.
CAT BUTT
BOSS LADY
BUTTERFLY
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA507
Art: Modern Dog Item # QA527 P.S. Whatever Cat Butts touches turns into retail gold.
COFFEE MONEY
FREE HUGS
I HEART MONEY
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA496 P.S. One of the first, and still one of the best!
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA508
I’M A LITTLE SHORT
Art: Modern Dog Item # QA526
Art: Modern Dog Item # QA530
I NEED TO BUY SOMETHING Art: Nate Duval Item # QA534
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA528
SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY Art: Nate Duval Item # QA538
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Coin purses, cont.
LIFE SAVINGS
LUCKY STAR
LUNCH MONEY
Art: Nate Duval Item # QA536
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA539 P.S. Best seller of 2011! I’d like to thank....
MOOD SWING
MY 2 CENTS
MY TREAT
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA523
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA518
NEST EGG
Art: Nate Duval Item # QA533
ROUND ABOUT
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA543 P.S. I’m the cherry atop the Inaluxe sundae.
Art: Nate Duval Item # QA521 P.S. Best selling coin purse: 2009, 2010.
RAINY DAY FUND Art: Nate Duval Item # QA535
Art: Blanca Gomez Item # QA542
Still the world’s most famous tampon case with zip-around design, convenient hang strap (can also be used as a clutch), and printed period chart.
WHAT? I OWE YOU MONEY? Art: Blanca Gomez Item # QA540
6.5” x 3.5”
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WHAT’S IT WORTH TO YOU? Art: Blanca Gomez Item # QA541
Coin Purse Counter Display • Free when filled! • Massive sales in a tiny footprint! • Holds 6 each of 12 designs. • 14”w x 12”d x 10”h. • Item # BS480 Coin Purse Slatwall Mounting Kit
YOU’RE SO FINE Art: Nate Duval Item # QA537
Item # QQ989
Can also be hung off slatwall with hooks. Hooks and Stoppers included. Item # BD084
Coin Purse Wing • Holds 6 each of 8 designs. • Item # BS122
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CASES NOT-JUST-FOR-PENCILS
the Blue Q bag with the can-do attitude. Fits phone, cash, checkbook, makeup & a pencil or pen....or three.
BOSS LADY - NEW Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA726
JUNK DRAWER - NEW
Art: Marcela Restrepo Item # QA725 P.S. I think you’ll agree: I belong in the ‘Favorite Things’ Shopper.
FLOWER FIELD - NEW Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA724
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Order in: 6’s Size: 4.25” x 8.625” Display options: p. 63-66
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AIRMAIL
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA721 P.S. I’m ready to top the best seller lists like my cousin the Zipper Pouch.
Not-Just-For-Pencils Case Counter/Wall Display
CAMERAS
Art: Christine Berrie Item # QA719
Display Item # BS482
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Order headers below!
• Fits Pencil Cases and Zipper Pouches. • Comes in 2 halves: keep both side by side or locate them separately. • Holds 6 each of 8 designs total. • 10”w x 13”d x 16”h. QUOTES
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA720 P.S. Who says Pencil Cases are just for kids?
Not-Just-For-Pencils Case Header BD146
Zipper Pouch Header (Shown p. 24) BD147
Pencil/Zipper Pouch Slatwall Mounting Kit
Item # BD085 P.S. This display can also be hung off slatwall with hooks.
CONTROL PANEL
Art: Modern Dog Item # QA717 P.S. Horny? Hungry? Control it all. This ain’t G-rated.
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Not-Just-For-Pencils-Cases, cont. FLOWER
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA711 P.S. I’m the best selling pencil case of 2011!
BIRDS
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA712
BE NICE OR LEAVE
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA723 P.S. It’s our company motto.
CAT BUTTS
Art: Modern Dog Item # QA722
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Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA713
TEA TIME
Art: Sylvia Portella Item # QA718
Just order a wing and the diecut cardboard inserts (they keep everything tidy).
Pencil Case/Zipper Pouch Wing Item # BS121 • 6 facings.
NUMBER 2
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA710
“Cardboard Inserts” Item # BD103 • Holds 6 pieces of 6 designs. • Order 1 insert per design. TEENY TINY
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA714
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ZIPPER
POUCHES
Everyone loves the useful Blue Q Zipper Pouch! It’s always easy to grab, and it prevents chaos in your larger bag. Sewn with extra-chunky zipper, too.
ORIGAMI - NEW
Art: Graham Carter Item # QA229 P.S. Grab my matching Shoulder Tote for a sweet gift!
NICE DAY - NEW
Art: Carolyn Gavin Item # QA227 P.S. This pretty pouch has more friends. Check out her Handy Tote and Shopper buddies.
ASTRA - NEW
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA226 P.S. Hint: Same designer of multiple items = really, really good seller here.
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Order in: 6’s Size: 9.5” x 7.25” Display options: p. 63-66
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BICYCLE - NEW
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA228 P.S. Top selling Shoulder Tote, only...smaller.
Zipper Pouch Counter/Wall Display
HUMMINGBIRD
Art: Catalina Estrada Item # QA219 Display Item # BS482
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Order headers below!
• Fits Pencil Cases and Zipper Pouches. • Comes in 2 halves: keep both side by side or locate them separately. • Holds 6 each of 8 designs. • 10”w x 13”d x 16”h.
Zipper Pouch Header Item # BD147
Not-Just-For-Pencils Case Header (Shown p. 20) Item # BD146
Pencil/Zipper Pouch Slatwall Mounting Kit LUX
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA221 P.S. The pattern that launched the whole Inaluxe Family collection!
Item # BD085 P.S. This display can also be hung off slatwall with hooks.
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Zipper Pouches, cont.
CAMERAS
AIRMAIL
Art: Christine Berrie Item # QA222 P.S. Part of a collection that’s worth 1,000 words.
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA209 P.S. Best Selling Blue Q item of 2011!
CELL PHONE
BOSS LADY
Art: Christine Berrie Item # QA223
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA213 reverse
PRETTY PRINT
I’M HIT
Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA218 P.S. Did you see my matching Shopper and Handy Tote?
Art: Matt Straub Item # QA225
FLOWER
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA201 P.S. I’m the longest running Zipper Pouch....and still looking pretty darn good.
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FLOTSAM & JETSAM
COSMETIQUE
Art: Colin Johnson Item # QA212
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA211
FRENCH LECON
MARSHALL
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA207
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA217
In addition to providing the counter/ wall displays shown on the previous page, these bags can be merchandised on a floor display. Just order a wing.
I HEART MY STUFF Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA224
SPRING NIGHT
Art: Silvia Portella Item # QA220
Pencil Case/Zipper Pouch Wing • 6 facings, each holds 6 pouches. Item # BS121
HANDY TOTES
Multi-use marvels: popular as a lunch sack, gift bag or little carr y-all. Each Handy Tote features a different delicate interior pattern.
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Order in: 6’s Size: 8.5”w X 10”h X 4.5”d Display options: p. 65
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FLORA NEW
BOSS LADY NEW
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA373
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA375
COFFEE! NEW
JOIN US NEW
Art: Aesthetic Apparatus Item # QA376 P.S. Pair me with a pretty mug and a pound of dark roast for a jittery set.
Art: Carolyn Gavin Item # QA374 P.S. Grab my matching Shopper and Zipper Pouch while you’re at it.
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HAPPY FOOD TOWN
Art: Silvia Portella Item # QA368 P.S. I’m the best selling Handy Tote of 2011!
VEG HEADS
Art: Nate Duval Item # QA371
LA-LA LAND
Art: Oksana Badrak Item # QA358
I HEART LUNCH
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA370
PRETTY PRINT
Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA367
BEAVER
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA364
DREAMY
YUM
BITS AND BOBS
DICK AND JANE
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA369
Art: Colin Johnson Item # QA372
Handy Tote/Zipper Pouch Wing • Holds 6 each of 6 designs. • Item # BS121
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA363 P.S. I’m back for my third catalog appearance!
Item # QA353 P.S. I’m the best selling Handy Tote of all time!!
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SHOULDER
TOTES
A giant serving of fashion and function for not a lot of money. Blue Q Shoulder Totes are the perfect size to slip under the airplane seat, or sling over your shoulder on the way to work or the grocery store. Heavy-duty zipper, exterior patch pocket, and reinforced floor.
PULSE - NEW
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA628 P.S. Another winner from our favorite Aussie designers
1% of the sales of Blue Q Bags support the conservation work of The Nature Conservancy. Blue Q guarantees a minimum contribution of $100,000 through April 19, 2013.
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Order in: 6’s Size: 15”w X 11”h X 6.25”d Display options: p. 63-66
BLOOM - NEW
Art: Catalina Estrada Item # QA631
ORIGAMI - NEW
Art: Graham Carter Item # QA630
LETTERPRESS - NEW
Art: Yee Haw Industries Item # QA629
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Order in: 6’s Size: 15”w X 11”h X 6.25”d Display options: p. 63-66
LUX HORSE
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA614
MOON GARDEN
Art: Catalina Estrada Item # QA610 P.S. No disrespect to Lux, but I’m the best seller of all time!
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Art: Inaluxe Item # QA624 P.S. I’m the bag that launched the Inaluxe family. Best seller of 2011.
BICYCLE
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA622 P.S. I sell so well, I’ve got a matching Zipper Pouch now!
Lost your rep’s number? Give us a call:
800.321.7576
FLOWER FIELD
Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA625
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CAMERAS
Art: Christine Berrie Item # QA626 P.S. Smile! You will when this bag flies off the shelf.
CELL PHONE
Art: Christine Berrie Item # QA627
CARGO
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA617 P.S. Travel sections, or travel stores, you want me all over both.
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SUNNY SIDE UP Art: Gina Triplett Item # QA623
Even if you merchandise your bags on a floor display, use a Shoulder Tote as a P.O.P. Stuff it with paper to show it’s awesome shape! Shoulder Tote P.O.P. Sign • Stuff a bag with paper, pop a sign into the pocket and presto! • 14” x 4.5” • Item # BD144
Shoulder Tote/ Shopper Wing • Holds 6 each of 4 designs. • Item # BS123
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Shoppers Still the world’s greatest recycled shopping bag, featuring design and illustration from artists around the world. • Order in: 6’s • Size: 16”w X 15”h X 6”d • Display options: p. 63-66
New!
“Double Duty Handles” on select models
Bags with this icon also have a convenient shoulder length strap.
BASKET CASE NEW
Art: Brian Cronin Item # QA409
BICYCLES NEW
Art: Christine Berrie Item # QA410 P.S. From the genius behind the best- selling Cameras Shoulder Tote.
FAVORITE THINGS NEW
Art: Marcela Restrepo Item # QA408
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PLAYGROUND NEW
Art: Zoran Lucic Item # QA407
ASTRA
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA411 P.S. Another member of the smash-hit Inaluxe collection.
FLORA
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA412
SQUEEZE YOU NEW
Art: Carolyn Gavin Item # QA406
HAPPY FOOD TOWN
Art: Silvia Portella Item # QA418 P.S. My matching Handy Tote and I make the most adorable couple.
HUMMINGBIRD
Art: Catalina Estrada Item # QA420
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Shoppers, cont.
YOGA
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA416
MIGHTY MICHELLE
Art: Fiona Hewitt Item # QA432 P.S. I was the best selling shopper of 2010. Re-election anyone?
FLOWER FIELD
Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA417
BOSS LADY
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA461 P.S. The best-selling Blue Q bag of all time.
DARLING
Art: Tomer Hanuka Item # QA414
PRETTY PRINT
Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA429
BOSS LADY BLUE
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA415 P.S. A new look for an old favorite!
FLOWER
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA471 P.S. Back for my 6th catalog appearance. Hint, hint.
SPRING NIGHT
Art: Silvia Portella Item # QA419
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JOHNNY LEMON Art: 64 Colors Item # QA413
FLOTSAM & JETSAM
Art: Colin Johnson Item # QA439 P.S. I won the best-selling Shopper award of 2009.
SWEET CUPCAKE
Art: 64 Colors Item # QA431 P.S. The frosting on this bag is the sweet, sweet profit.
BIRD
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA475 P.S. You know birds sell, right? Like crazy.
LE JOIE DE VIVRE Art: Mr. Roy Fox Item # QA437
BEACH
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA440
Blue Q Bags Slatwall Sign • Perfect for stores with slatwall! • Tells the Blue Q Bag Story! • Features spacesaving cut-out for handle. • 16.5” x 9” • Item # BD108 Shopper/Shoulder Tote Wing • Holds 6 each of 4 designs. • Item # BS123 WORLD
Art: Louise Fili Item # QA476
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O V ER NI GH KISS - NEW
Art: Inaluxe Item # QA392 P.S. A gorgeous addition to the Inaluxe family portrait.
FLOWER FIELD
Art: Brie Harrison Item # QA390
CARGO
Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA391 P.S. Check out my best-selling little
sister in the shoulder totes!
T ER S • Order in: 3’s • Size: 28”w X 14”h • Display options: p. 63
Giant, gorgeous, attention-getting designs wrap around a practical, easy-to-carry shape. Tough enough to be checked as luggage, yet light enough to go to the farmer’s market. Overnighters are also an awesome addition to your store décor… they’ll look fabulous in your display window!
NIGHT BIRD
Art: Catalina Estrada Item # QA384 P.S. I am the best selling Overnighter of all time. Just saying.
TRAVEL LIGHT Art: Haley Johnson Item # QA386
SUITCASE
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA382
FIELD STUDY
Art: Roy Fox Item # QA385 P.S. Birds. Sell. Period.
OK!
Art: Aesthetic Apparatus Item # QA387
Overnighter P.O.P. Set • Turns a stuffed bag into a display. • Contains 1 free bag, interior box to hold stock straight & proud, die-cut sign & little clips! • Item # BD102
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jr.treasure
boxes
This handy, adorable tin storage box is a keeper! It is the third size in our series of vintage-inspired tin boxes. The original shape was from the 1920’s and held motorcycle goggles.* We recreated the stamping dies with the original flat edges and used a soft matte finish.
6 pieces per display box.
*the original!
RANDOM CRAP
Item # GG703 P.S. Who’s the best seller? I’m the best seller.
FAMILY JEWELS
Item # GG701 P.S. Make it your business to keep them safe.
CONTRABAND
Item # GG702 P.S. Do you always follow the rules?
• • •
Order in: 6’s Size: 3.25” x 2.25” x 2.25” Display options: p. 65
HAPPY MOOD
Item # GG705 P.S. Help your customers stay well stocked.
Top 10 Things You Can Put in a Jr. Treasure Tin! 1. Blue Q Gum!! 2. Paper Clips 3. Needle & Thread 4. Earrings 5. Change 6. Snacks 7. Condoms 8. Diamonds 9. Pot 10. Meds
SAFE KEEPING Item # GG704
HAPPY GO LUCKY Item # GG700
Adorable printed card in every box!
Kitchen Sink Wing • Order 8 styles (48 pieces) and get it for free! • Item # BS127
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Look how cute this display box is!
boxes Super popular shape for stash or assorted sundries. • • •
Vintage construction, modeled after this 1920’s cigarette case.
Order in: 6’s Size: 4.5” x 3” Display options: p. 65
SMOKES
Item # GG608 P.S. NOT selling this box is such a dirty habit.
WEED
Item # GG607 P.S. The best seller to date, dude.
bottom
PAINKILLERS
Item # GG602 P.S. I’m always at the ready.
CONDOMS
Adorable printed card in every box.
Item # GG603 P.S. Keep me close. Very, very close.
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RANDOM CRAP Item # GG605
P.S. I look adorable next to my matching Cigar Box.
FIELD TRIP
Item # GG609
BFF
Item # GG600 P.S. Perfect gift for a bestie!
MINE bottom
Item # GG610
TOP SECRET
Item # GG604
Kitchen Sink Wing • Order 8 styles (48 pieces) and get it for free! (actually... it holds 11 display boxes like a dream, so go ahead and double up). • Item # BS127
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CIGAR
boxes
Everyone has treasures, keepsakes and curiosities. Now, there’s a place to put them. Vintage construction, faithfully replicating this 1920’s cigar box. the original
RANDOM CRAP
Item # GG500 P.S. Best seller of 2011!
PLAY TIME
Item # GG502 P.S. I make the perfect naughty little gift box.
• • Bracket props lid open
Order in: 3’s Size: 7.25” L x 5.5” D x 3.5” H
Handsome parchment liner in every box
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Item # GG506
FAMILY DRUGS
Item # GG501 P.S. Promote your customers’ health and wealth.
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Cigar Boxes, cont.
ART SUPPLIES
Item # GG504 P.S. Won’t your artsy customers love me?!
RECIPES
Item # GG505 P.S. I’m right at home in your kitchen section.
VERY SPECIAL Item # GG503
tea
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Scrumptious tea and deliciously wicked humor make for great gifting.
Order in 4’s
reverse
ERASE YOUR PAST Item # TB105
GET ALONG WITH YOUR CO-WORKERS Item # TB114
INSTANT KARMA
16 individually wrapped teabags per box.
Item # TB113
Tea Counter Display • Free when filled! • Holds 24 boxes. • Compact 14” x 15” footprint. • Header included. Item # BS481
BE A BETTER PARENT Item # TB104
LIVE FOREVER
Item # TB106
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Actual size
GRAPEFRUIT ROSEHIP Item # QQ006
CUCUMBER MINT Item # QQ005
COCONUT BASIL Item # QQ003
Lip Shit Display • Free when filled. • Holds 6 each of 6 designs. • 8.5”w x 5.5”d x 11.5”h. • Header included. • Item # BS483
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Blue Q returns to the personal care category with extra-fancy beeswax lip balms in six deliciously different flavours. They have a smooth, easy-to-apply consistency that leaves lips moisturized, refreshed and protected. Packaged in adorable tins detailed with embossed graphics, nestled in chunky but compact hang cards, secured with handsome, industrial-weight staples.
VANILLA CARDAMOM Item # QQ004
LEMONADE HIBISCUS Item # QQ001
RASPBERRY LEMONGRASS Item # QQ002
Lip Shit Slatwall Sign
Blue Q employs a work force of disabled & non-disabled individuals working together to assemble this product.
• Hangs on 2 slatwall hooks, not included. • 3 rows of carded lip balm merchandise underneath. • 8”w x 2.5”h. • Item # BD150
HAND SANITIZERS
• • •
Order in: 6’s Size: 2 oz/59 ml Display options: p. 64-66 If you’re not sanitizing, you’re getting infected.
about that.
Hugely popular, well-priced impulse gift! Kills 99.99% of germs on contact.
Oh, a sinus thing. I’m int erested in hearing
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MAYBE YOU TOUCHED YOUR GENITALS
Item # QQ603 P.S. Best seller of 2011! (What does that say about the American public?)
TAKE A SICK DAY, ASSHOLE Item # QQ613
OCD
Item # QQ604
Ok, you’re kind of blocking the t.v.
n cap. Sanitize. Close cap. Open cap. Sanitize. Close cap. Ope
. Hands best friend
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THANKS FOR SCOOPING MY POOP Item # QQ612
DOG SLOBBER Item # QQ611
HAND SANITIZER SLATWALL SIGN • Funny, eye catching sign, hooks on slatwall (2 hooks not included). • 4 rows of hand sanitizers merchandise underneath. • 16” x 5” • Item # BD107 BLISTER CARD WING • 10 styles. • Free when filled! • Item # BS133
Take that, germ bitches.
W
e, your friends here at Blue Q, have been very concerned about ensuring your health and safety, and that of your staff and customers. Please join us in defending our communities against the germs that can bring us all to our knees.
BITCH SLAP THOSE GERMS
WAIT - WAS THAT SLUTTY?
Item # QQ600 P.S. 2nd-best seller of 2011!
EW.
Item # QQ614
Apply immediately following indescretion.
Order in: 6’s Size: 2 oz/59 ml Display options: p. 64-66
Cleanse thy hands of filth and soil.
Item # QQ615
DIVINE INTERVENTION Item # QQ606
Schmear some on!
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Ew. I seriously wouldn’t touch anything around here.
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FANCY SCHMANCY Item # QQ607
CLEANER THAN SHIT
Item # QQ601
I LOVE MY PENIS
Item # QQ602
‘Cause you ain’t the shit if you smell like it.
Caution: do not apply directly to penis.
Use after handwashing to be extra safe.
Apply extra if you actually see shit.
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GERM-A-PHOBE
Item # QQ610
YOU NASTY
Item # QQ616
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breath sprays
Order in 12’s
ENJOY YOUR JOB Item # QQ070
INSTANT REALLY POSITIVE ENERGY Item # QQ071
INSTANT IRISH ACCENT Item # QQ147
LOOK AND FEEL CANADIAN INSTANLY Item # QQ091
SINGLE ROW DISPLAY • Holds 12 breath sprays. • FREE! • Item # BS156
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UNDERSTAND YOUR MOTHER Item # QQ095
REMEMBER THE NAMES Item # QQ072
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FATHER
INSTANT GAY ACCENT
INSTANT THERAPY
ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU’RE AGING
Item # QQ073
Item # QQ092
Item # QQ119
Item # QQ074
BREATH SPRAY SLATWALL SIGN
BLISTER CARD WING • Holds 10 facings. • Free when filled! • Item # BS133
• Funny, eye catching sign. • Hooks on slatwall (2 hooks not included). • 3 rows of breath sprays merchandise underneath. • 16” x 5” • Item # BD143
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magnets
order in 6’s 10.25” H X 9.25” W Blue Q employs a work force of disabled and non-disabled individuals working together to assemble these magnets.
GUITARS OF THE GODS
Item # MG630
NAKED MEN IN OVEN MITTS Item # MG943
3” HOUSE RULES Item # MG910
5”
BE NICE OR LEAVE Item # MM127
this oversized packaged magnet is a legendary best seller. CAT BUTTS
Item # MG907
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A revolutionary new way to save! Just line coin up with slot and release! Order in 6’s
e up! v a s o t d e e n No er d n u t c e f r e p e Th $10 gift!
SAVIN’ UP FOR SOME GOOD WEED Item # GG801
SAVIN’ UP FOR SOME THERAPY Item # GG807
SAVIN’ UP TO QUIT MY JOB Item # GG804
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banks, cont.
SAVIN’ UP FOR NEW SHOES Item # GG817
Order in: 6’s Size: 3.5” x 4.5” x 1.5”
SAVIN’ UP TO GO TO REHAB Item # GG827
MINI BANK DISPLAY • Holds 6 each of 3 styles. • FREE when filled - total 18 banks. • Ships assembled. • 11”d x 7”h x 8”w • Item # BS803
BANK DISPLAY
• Holds 6 each of 6 styles. • FREE when filled - total 36 banks. • Ships assembled. • 10”d x 21”h x 16”w • Item # BS801
EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK WING
• Each wing holds 60 banks (10 styles) • FREE when filled! Order banks or mix with other Kitchen Sink Wing stuff! • Item # BS127
SAVIN’ UP FOR PLASTIC SURGERY Item # GG815
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SAVIN’ UP FOR A NEW TATTOO
SAVIN’ UP FOR A UNICORN
SAVIN’ UP FOR A NEW COMPUTER
SAVIN’ UP FOR A RICH HUSBAND
SAVIN’ UP FOR MORE VALIUM
SAVIN’ UP FOR A BLOW JOB
Item # GG822
Item # GG820
SAVIN’ UP TO WIN THE LOTTERY Item # GG826
Item # GG823
Item # GG805
SAVIN’ UP TO GO TO LAS VEGAS Item # GG819
Item # GG825
Item # GG824
SAVIN’ UP FOR JESUS Item # GG809
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• Nobody can buy just one! • Designs range fr om mild to wild. • Tons of fun for less than the cost of a greeting card! • Room for a little extra margin, too! • 20 boxes in a Cheap & Chewy display, ready to drop into a Happy Center or our compact wire counter displays. Flavor Key: Cinnamon Fruit Peppermint
HEY GIRL HEY - NEW! FS 998
I KISSED A REPUBLICAN - NEW! FS 995
PMS AND GPS - NEW! FS 999
I KISSED A DEMOCRAT - NEW! FS 996
FUCK THE DUMB SHIT NEW! FS 1002
BEING WITH YOU - NEW! FS 994
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS - NEW! FS 1001
BITCH WITH A CAPITAL C NEW! FS 1000
TE AMO - NEW! FS 997
• Order in: case packs of 20 • Display options: p. 64-66
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I’M NEVER WRONG
WON’T BE MY FACEBOOK FRIEND
MORE MONEY AND POWER
NOPE, NOT MARRIED YET
FS 983
FS 974
FS 964
FS 976
IT’S NOT PMS IT’S YOU FS 920
BIGGER BITCH
BIG ASS
FS 925
FS 883
SUPERMODEL MEAL FS 929
BIRTH CONTROL FS 941
BOSS LADY FS 877
MOTHER FUCKING GIRL POWER
BEYOTCH
FS 982
FS 956
EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK WING • 20 cases of gum fit on each wing. • Free when filled! • Item # BS 127
COUNTER GUM DISPLAY • • • •
Holds 9 styles! Only 9” x 9” x 14” tall! FREE WHEN FILLED! Item # BS 475
Fill up a display or 3 near your register! From mild to wild and everything in between! Whether you specialize in children’s books and toys or (ehem) marital aids, we have plenty of gum titles to choose from!
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gum, cont.
HAPPY
FALL IN LOVE
FS 944
FS 984
LICK YOUR FACE
I LOVE YOU
FS 991
FS 962
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE FS 980
TAKE A CHILL PILL FS 946
YOU PUT THE “K” IN CUTE
FS 993
I HEART GUM
FS 990
I’M PRETTIER OR FUNNIER
FS 981
YOU ARE SO MUCH SUNSHINE
GREETINGS
FS 989
CAT BUTT FS 866
ENJOY YOUR MOTHER FS 879
UGLY CHILDREN
FS 979
FS 881
WE MET ON FACEBOOK
REMEMBER YOUR KEYS
FS 959
FS 967
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SHUT THE HELL UP FS 873
ZOMBIES FS 978
LET’S PRETEND I GIVE A SHIT FS 902
YOU’RE KIND OF A DICK FS 992
FUCK IT
FS 951
NOT THAT I DO WEIRD THINGS FS 988
I MAY BE OLD FS 973
DOUCHE BAG
I’LL SAY NO TO DRUGS
CAPS LOCK ON YOUR ASS
INSTANT ASSHOLE
FS 950
FS 986
I LOVE MY PENIS FS 867
I’M SO WASTED FS 914
FS 987
FS 954
don’t forget to order your display! SOCIAL DRINKER FS 975
Flavor Key: Cinnamon Fruit Peppermint I BLOGGED YOUR MAMA FS 985
SOBRIETY TEST FS 926
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Bag Displays
COIN PURSE COUNTER DISPLAY
• Massive sales in a tiny footprint! • Holds 6 each of 12 designs. • 14”w x 12”d x 10”h. • Item # BS480
SHOULDER TOTE P.O.P.
• Stuff a bag with paper. • Pop sign into the pocket. • Presto! • 14” x 4.5” • Item # BD144
BLUE Q SHOPPERS SLATWALL SIGN
PENCIL CASE + ZIPPER POUCH DISPLAY • Fits Pencil Cases and Zipper Pouches. • Comes in 2 halves: keep both side by side or locate them separately. • Holds 6 each of 8 designs total. • 10”w x 13”d x 16”h. • Item # BS482
headers ordered separately
Not-Just-For-Pencils Case Header Item # BD146
OVERNIGHTER P.O.P.
• Turns a stuffed bag into a display! • Contains: 1 free bag, interior box to hold stock straight & proud, die-cut sign and little clips! • Item # BD102
Zipper Pouch Header Item # BD 147
BLUE Q BAGS TABLE TOP TENT SIGN
For those that merchandise our bags stuffed and on a flat surface...this is the thing for you! 6” x 2” x 3” Item # BD104
NOT-JUST-FOR-PENCIL-CASE CARDBOARD INSERT
VERY BEST QUALITY
In addition to counter displays shown above, Pencil Cases can be merchandised on a floor display. Just order a wing and the die-cut cardboard inserts (they keep everything tidy).
• • • • •
Tells the Blue Q Bag Story! Perfect for stores with slatwall! Spacesaving cut out for handle. 16.5” x 9” Item # BD108
• Each wing holds 6 each of 6 designs. • Order 6 inserts per wing. • Item # BD103
Toll-free: 800.321.7576 Fax: 413.445.6710 Overseas callers: 413.442.1600 email: Sales@BlueQ.com
Miscellaneous Displays and Signage GUM DISPLAY
LIP SHIT DISPLAY
• Holds 6 each of 6 designs. • 8.5”w x 5.5”d x 11.5”h. • Item # BS483
• Holds 9 styles. • 9” x 9” x 14” tall. • Item # BS475
HAND SANITIZER P.O.P. SIGN
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LIP SHIT SLATWALL SIGN
• Pegs on slatwall (2 pegs not included) • 3 rows of carded lip balm merchandise underneath. • 8”w x 2.5”h. • Item # BD150
BREATH SPRAY P.O.P. SIGN
Fill up a display or 3 near your register! From mild to wild and everything in between!
TABLE LAMP TABLE TOP TENT SIGN
• Pegs on slatwall (2 pegs not included). • 4 rows of hand sanitizers merchandise underneath. • 16” x 5” • Item # BD107
PAPER LANTERN P.O.P. SIGN
• Pegs on slatwall (2 pegs not included). • 3 rows of breath sprays merchandise underneath. • 16” x 5” • Item # BD143
TEA DISPLAY
• Perfect peg-able double sided slatwall sign • 2 per order. • 8” diameter. • Item # BD148 Sits super pretty right next to the Table Lamps on a flat surface. 4” x 4” Item # BD151
• Holds 24 boxes. • Compact 14” x 15” footprint. • Item # BS481
OPEN/CLOSED SIGN Comes with a suction cup and hook. The cutest open/closed sign of all time. Seriously! 8” x 5” Item # BD110
All displays and P.O.P.’s are Free when Filled!
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FLOOR DISPLAYS
these are just some suggestions on how you can configure our flexible floor display system.
sample
sample
“HAPPY CENTER”
“BAG BONANZA”
Small bag wing
Blister card wing
Coin Purse wing Coin Purse wing Small bag wing
Small bag wing
Everything but the kitchen sink wing
Perfect for a potpourri of fun, happy stuff...
Shown with an assortment of our smaller bags...
Fill 4 d wings aene! it’s fr
The best way to sell lots of Blue Q in a compact footprint.
Follow these 3 easy steps!
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2
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Order a Pole and Base
Order a Header
Pick your wings.
sample
sample
“BAG BONANZA”
“BAG BONANZA”
Ready, set, go!
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Happy Center Header Item # BD106
- OR Bag Bonanza Header Item # BD105
Blister Card Wing For Breath Sprays, Hand Sanitizers Holds 10 styles. 7” Tall Item # BS133
Small bag wing
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Wing Holds it all: 11 Pocket Box styles or 5 Cigar Box styles or Gum P.O.P.s or Banks 8” Tall Item # BS127
Coin Purse Wing Holds 8 styles. 3” Tall Item # BS122
Big bag wing
Big bag wing
Small Bag Wing For Zipper Pouches, Handy Totes, Not-JustFor-Pencils Cases. Holds 6 styles. Order inserts for Not-Just-For Pencils Cases. Item # BS121
Not-Just-For Pencils Cases Insert Item # BD103
Big Bag Wing For Shoppers, Shoulder Totes, Handbags. Holds 4 styles. 16” tall. Item # BS123
Pole and Base Item # BS129
...with Shoppers, Shoulder Totes and our brand new Handbag!
Look, look! (A little bit of everything!)
800.321.7576 fax: 413.445.6710 overseas: 413.442.1600 Sales@BlueQ.com 103 Hawthorne Ave. Pittsfield MA 01201 www.BlueQ.com
Printed on recycled paper (30% PCW) with soybased inks. This paper is FSC certified.
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