The 2020 Shiftee Awards

The less said about 2020 the better, there's still one lingering reason to approach the year with hindsight, and that's with The Shiftee Awards! Unlike TP, there was no shortage of drool-worthy art this year, both from loyal repeat artists and brand-new submitters. Here are those that apexed everything and snagged a golden Torso.

The T-Shirt Drawer of Fame

Staff Picks From the Year

As a rider, it’s always a rare pleasure to show off that passion with more two-wheeled designs, and this is the tee that gets the most action from my stuffed shirt drawer. The simple colours and bold lines make for such an attractive piece, and judging by its popularity, others agree!

𑁋Daniel

I've always wanted to go to Oktoberfest and Bavaria has some storied automotive history being the home of BMW. The protip on the ground is that Stuttgart is where real Germans go to celebrate so why would you pass up the opportunity to go to Porsche and Mercedes HQ and kill two birds with one stein?

𑁋Kyle

As an art nerd i loved that this style reminded me of the artist Basquiat. It's very simple and graphic but still manages to be lively and full of character. Also a King Arthur reference for the name, absolutely *chef's kiss perfection!

-Monique

I had a periodic table of elements hanging up on my wall as a kid, no shame in my science nerd game! I love all our designs but the super niche ones that are kind of like an inside joke are always at the top of my Shiftee listee!

-Kelsey

Our most popular designs are those that elicit an emotional reaction from our fans. Sandstorm may have not been a top seller for us, but it hits that emotional connection for me, bringing me back to the early days of RC. While I’m not old enough to have owned this model myself, it was the forefather of many Tamiya designs, including a Monster Beetle I still have in my garage.

-Sebastian