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Imagimotive Newsletter 23-Dec-09

Robert Mims — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Hello [firstname] [lastname],

With the end of the year quickly approaching, Imagi-Motive's team would like to take some of your time to share a little about our past accomplishments, present goals, and future innovations.

Past - We would like to start off by thanking all of you who have shown so much interest in our Removable Tailgating Systems, this solid fan and customer base has allowed us to move forward and stay on the cutting edge of tailgating innovations and technology.

We believe that our greatest accomplishment for this year has been the SMU Trailer; a true testimony to the type of projects Imagi-Motive is capable of undertaking. To see photos of the design, construction, and completion of this project feel free to check out our photo page that can be found on our website.

Present - We currently have a number of awesome projects in the works. First off, we have been commissioned to build an RTS for Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel, and have taken the opportunity to make some planned modifications to the RTS package design including a 5.1 surround sound speaker system and a hitch mounted charcoal Pitts & Spitts grill on a swing arm.

On another note, Imagi-Motive has started on our newest and most adventurous project yet. The Extreme Tailgating Bus. This bus will set new design and fabrications standards for tailgating vehicles (i.e., there simply won't be a more awesome unit, anywhere). Designs and photo updates on the bus' progress can be found on our website at www.imagimotive .com.

Our goal for 2010 is to continue on our journey to become the premier designer and manufacturer of custom tailgating systems on the planet.

Future - Imagi-Motive has always prided itself on being on the cutting edge of tailgating culture and design. We plan on growing in this direction by introducing our newest tailgating concept, "The Tailgate Party Box". This new innovation in tailgating technology will include a 42" HD TV,Satellite receiver, and DVD player with 5.1 surround sound, all included in one easy to transport easy to set up design.

The Tailgate Party Box can be easily carried by two people set on a table or inside the trunk of your SUV. You open the front cabinet and fold it down, pull the lid of the system up to expose the surround sound speaker system, fold over the tray that contains your DVD player and satellite receiver, then press and hold a button as the 42" HD TV lifts itself into position. The Tailgate Party Box's sleek design and ease of set up will be the envy of all who see it.

Finally, Imagi-Motive would like to wish you all a Happy Bowl Season, and may you have many great tailgates in the year to come.

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23-Dec-09 3:00 PM

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Robert Mims — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

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1-Sep-09 2:00 PM

College tailgating in style

Jim O'Donnel — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A father and a son can talk about many things after a football game. Touchdowns. Tackles. Playing time. Life. Food. Libations, soft and other.

Possibilities.

When Northwestern defensive end Kevin Mims and his father, Mike, chatted a few years back, one possibility kept swirling around their conversational goalposts. It involved a business concept that would merge some of the grand ingredients near the end zones of American commerce and pastiming -- football, automotives, engineering and one of the regionally grandest of them all:

Texas-style tailgating.

'Five years ago, when Kevin went to Northwestern, I took a plain white van and converted it into a tailgate vehicle,' said Mike Mims, a retired petroleum engineer who lives north of Houston. 'I went out to a Pick-a-Part place with a conversion van and took out the back seats and recovered it with customized vinyl. We put Northwestern logos all over it, and in the back we put the barbecue and the refrigerator and the heaters and the toolbox and microwave and big-screen TV and satellite and all that good stuff. We kept the van parked up in Chicago and had a great vehicle for tailgates after Northwestern games.'

But the Mimses had one problem: The vehicle was essentially useless for the non-football months.

That set Kevin Mims, a mechanical engineering major, thinking.

'My father thought he had the beginnings of an idea,' said Mims, who will be at his regular starting slot when the Wildcats host Purdue on Saturday at Ryan Field (11 a.m., ESPN2, 720-AM). 'So we talked about it at length, in large part because of my football and academic backgrounds. I had always said that I wanted to use my degree to do something innovative with automotives.

'Together, we came up with the concept of a Removable Tailgating System [RTS] that could be moored into the back of a truck or SUV as a lid. We'd customize it for vehicles, include all of the great amenities and more and make it easily removable and storable when the owner wasn't headed out to tailgate.'

From that conceptual kickoff, the Mimses formed a new company -- Imagi-Motive LLC (imagimotive.com) -- and set out to work through the design and manufacture of a prototype from their Texas base. They officially incorporated in January and didn't have to look far for their first customer.

'We've been tailgating in the same spot in the west lot at Ryan Field since Kevin got to Northwestern,' Mike Mims said. 'Next to us almost all of that time have been the Frymires, Jack and Kelle, who are the parents of Kevin, a wide receiver. We've become great friends, and when he first heard of our plans, he said, 'I want to buy the first one.'

Frymire did, and his customized RTS made its debut for the season opener against Syracuse. Since then, the tailgates of the Mims and Frymire families alongside the Rucks family, parents of offensive lineman Alex Rucks, have become the epicenter of pre- and postgame celebrations among the inner core of NU football. Other RTSs have been sold to a small but growing customer list ranging from Chicago to Ohio to Penn State to Florida to Texas A&M, according to Mike Mims.

'The basic unit fits into a 5½-, 6½ or 7½-foot truck bed,' Mike Mims said. 'Each one is made to fit into whatever truck model you have. Inside the RTS, you have a big-screen TV, an HD satellite, satellite receiver, a DVD player, and a microwave oven. One of the pods of the unit is a five-gallon fresh water tank and has a custom tap handle out the front side of it.

'The other side has a custom tap handle for beer, and there is a keg well that sits inside the unit where you put ice around the keg and then the line runs through the ice chest. There's also a pop-up tent, tables, chairs and a barbecue grill that attaches into the main system. All you need to bring is food, beverage, ice and a winning attitude.'

The basic RTS weighs about 900 pounds and sells for close to $11,000, with extreme models 'running about $19,000.' The Mimses sub out the major components and complete the customization at their Texas manufacturing facility. Current backlog on orders is about two weeks, Mike Mims said, and the unit can be crafted to fit a bus or motor home. Imagi-Motive's RTS 2.0 is already on the drawing board to accommodate hunters and fishermen.

'Our tailgate day for Northwestern home games begins around 6:30 a.m., with breakfast and Bloody Marys starting at 7,' Mike Mims said. 'During the course of a game day, about 400 people normally stop by to look or partake or ask questions.

'After the game, the ritual is to wait to eat until the players start to arrive. Normally from the 100 or so in the program, at least 60 come on over. The three families are normally the last ones out of the lot long after dark.'

With expanded manufacturing and marketing, official licensing tie-ins and sundry other business possibilities in play, both Mimses are optimistic about the future of their innovation -- son a bit more so than father.

'If we sell 50 of these next year, I would be thrilled,' Mike Mims said. 'We've had great publicity already from the Big Ten Network and ESPN, and between this and Northwestern being 5-1, we are having the time of our lives. I just hope I can afford [to employ] Kevin when he graduates.'

Said Kevin Mims, 22: 'It'd be great if this made me a millionaire by 25.'

Mike and Kate Mims, parents of Northwestern senior Kevin Mims, tailgate at their converted van that has a big-screen TV, surround-sound system, pullout trays and beer taps, among other amenities. The van (lower left) is covered with a large photo of the Wildcats taking the field.
(Scott Stewart/Sun-Times)

17-Oct-08 8:00 AM

Party Box Brings New Innovation to Tailgating

noemail@imagimotive.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Magnolia, TX, February 17, 2010: Imagi-Motive’s newest addition to the tailgating world allows consumers to have the ultimate tailgating experience in a portable, self-contained unit. The Party Box has the adaptability to allow consumers to bring “high media” to their tailgate without the need for a truck or any other vehicle. It was designed to fit in the back of an SUV, but is also able to sit on top of a table for those that don’t tailgate out of a vehicle. It has everything you need to throw a great party including flat screen TV, satellite system, surround sound system with DVD player and more. All of this is contained in a small, easy to operate box that sits inside the rear of your SUV or truck.

Installation and operation are quick and easy. The Party Box is light enough to be lifted into the rear of a truck or SUV by two people. Once at the venue, open the back of the vehicle, take out the generator and mobile satellite system, unfold the front of the box and attach the legs. Next, unfold the back of the box to reveal the five speaker sound system and inside components. Last, pull up the TV, connect the Party Box and the satellite system to the generator and the tailgate is underway.

The size of the Party Box is determined by the sizes of both the TV and the vehicle indicated. The surround sound system can include a dock for an mp3 player and either a DVD or Blu-Ray player. This system was designed to contain all of the top end amenities of the crazy tailgating vehicles and have counter space that provides room to prepare food or set drinks on. The satellite box connects to a mobile satellite system that can be placed anywhere and a quiet generator that sits outside the vehicle powers the whole unit.

For additional information about the Party Box or any other Imagi-Motive product, or to obtain a price quote, contact Robert Mims or visit www.imagimotive.com.

About Imagi-Motive:

Imagi-Motive, LLC builds state-of-the-art patented tailgating systems that offer all of the amenities of a full-scale tailgating vehicle in a removable system.

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Cat's Practice Draws Party Crowd

noemail@imagimotive.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Kenosha, WI – It didn’t take long for football fans to find their way to the hill overlooking the University of Wisconsin-Parkside football field once the Northwestern Wildcats began their Fall Workouts. It also didn’t take long for those same fans to find their way to the center of the party on the hill. They simply worked their way towards the throng of people congregating around Imagi-Motive’s new Removable Tailgating System and another custom tailgating vehicle that the company had designed. Brats were cooking, beer was flowing, the X-box had Northwestern playing Illinois and the HDTV had the Olympics playing. This was the place to be. These new tailgating systems have it all. The Removable Tailgating System, RTS for short, was the most amazing of all. It had ice cold beer flowing out of one side of the unit, fresh water flowing out of the other and both by means of custom made tap handles sporting the NU logo. The BBQ hooks into the receiver hitch on...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:16:36 GMT

RTS Series II This is Imagi-Motive's most popular design for tailgating systems. It incorporates all of the major features of our Custom Tailgating Systems into a removable system that allows you to use your vehicle when you're not tailgating. The RTS Series II comes stock with a 42 flat screen LCD TV, Moto-Sat self-finding satellite system, DVD player, satellite receiver, keg-well, tables and chairs to your theme, microwave, 2000 watt Honda generator, beer and fresh water taps on the shoulders of the truck bed, EZ-Up pop up tent, 24 Freedom tailgate BBQ and more. All you have to do is put the RTS Series II tailgating system into your truck, add beer, ice and food for the BBQ and you're ready to go. Build your RTS system More Pictures of the RTS SERIES II Here The RTS Series II was designed by Northwestern How...

Customer Tailgating Projects

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:08:55 GMT

Here are some examples of the tailgating systems we have built for our customers. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or are looking to build a dream tailgating system of your own contact us. Our first Production RTS, sold to the father of one of the players at Northwestern. This RTS came equipped with a 48 flat screen TV, HD auto-finding Satellite system by MotoSat, beer tap and keg system, and a Freedom Grill BBQ. More Tailgating Photos Commissioned by a Northwestern alumni for his large tailgating group. This trailer is equipped with two 48 flat screen Sony Bravia TV's, two Direct TV DVR's, Blue Ray, 5.1 surround sound, HD auto-finding Satellite system by MotoSat, 3 beer kegs and tapping system, Freedom Grill BBQ, and so much more. More Tailgating Photos ...

Tailgating Systems from Imagimotive

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:52:39 GMT

Tailgating Trailers from Imagimotive

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:04:49 GMT

Imagi-Motive is dedicated to building custom tailgating trailers of the highest quality. Building each trailer to the specific needs and budget of the customer. Our tailgating trailers fall into two main categories:

Cooking Tailgate Trailers

These tailgating trailers are equipped with full kitchens and are usually open trailers with fold up sides. Our Cooking Tailgate Trailers are equipped with Pitt's and Spitt's BBQ's & Smokers.

Entertainment Tailgate Trailers

Entertainment tailgate trailers use most of their space in large concession windows filled with 48" TV's and high powered sound systems. Equipped with MotoSat HD Auto finding satellites and Blu-ray these systems are always the center of the party.

Mobile Marketing Vehicles

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:46:34 GMT

Southern States Offshore

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Southern States Offshore uses this unit for charity functions, entertaining potential clients, and tailgating at SMU.

Imagi-Motive Extreme Tailgating Bus Project

More Photos Bus Specifications

It drives into the lot looking like a regular school bus. Then, gull wing doors open to expose a Stainless Steel kitchen. A slide pops out and opens up to expose two 47" HD televisions and a touch screen computer. You enter the front door and you're met by custom oak cabinetry and leather interior and this is only the beginning. THIS TAILGATING UNIT IS FOR HIRE OR FOR SALE email us.

You can view photos and follow the construction of the bus on our flickr Page.

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Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:46:50 GMT

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:45:41 GMT

Imagi-Motive now offers the installation of Speedliner Bed Liners; the toughest, most durable, impact resistant bed liners out there. Speedliner Bed Liners are available in any color and have a wide variety of applications. Seep below for a list of prices.

Prices below are for black bed liner

$325 for 5 ft. bed

$370 for 6 ft. bed

$450 for 8 ft. bed

Options (additional price)

$75 for custom color

$50 for over the rail

$50 for Kevlar brand fiber

We also now offer 3M vinyl vehicle wraps. Our graphic designer will work with you to create a wrap that you will be proud of. Please call for pricing.

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:09:49 GMT

Imagi-Motive’s newest addition to the tailgating world allows consumers to have the ultimate tailgating experience in a portable, self-contained unit. The Party Box has the adaptability to allow consumers to bring “high media” to their tailgate without the need for a truck or any other vehicle. It was designed to fit in the back of an SUV, but is also able to sit on top of a table for those that don’t tailgate out of a vehicle. It has everything you need to throw a great party including flat screen TV, satellite system, surround sound system with DVD player and more. All of this is contained in a small, easy to operate box that sits inside the rear of your SUV or truck. Installation and operation are quick and easy. The Party Box is light enough to be lifted into the rear of a truck or SUV by two people. Once at the venue, open the back of the vehicle, take out the generator and mobile satellite system, unfold the front of the box and attach the legs....

Extreme Bus Specifications

Wed, 19 May 2010 20:01:53 GMT

Original Construction: 1987 Modifications made in 2010: - 7 Full Body Lift to give 6'5 head height throughout the interior - Complete rebuild and reconditioning of the engine and power train - New tires throughout - Condition and seal entire floor to prevent further rust damage - Replace Steering Column with modern telescoping and tilting column - Re-wire entire bus electrical system - Install new exterior light lenses throughout the bus - Install gull wing doors in BBQ area on 12v linear actuators - Cut passenger side and install 12 in horizontal slide on 12v actuators - Install slide cover doors on 12v actuators - New body work and paint on full exterior Features within the bus: - Custom Oak Cabinetry - Leather Seating with matching Captain's Chair - Black granite countertops - Plush carpet throughout - Two-keg beer system with interior and exterior taps - 1/2 bathroom with toilet and sink - Granite...

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Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:33:08 GMT

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The Northwestern Tailgating Trailer by Imagimotive

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

The Northwestern Tailgating Trailer was designed and custom built for one of our customers. It features an entertainment area with two 48" flat screen TV's, self finding satellite system and DVD player; a triple keg well system; and tons of storage space.

The Northwestern Tailgating Trailer by Imagimotive

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The Northwestern Tailgating Trailer by Imagimotive

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The Northwestern Tailgating Trailer by Imagimotive

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Tailgating Party Box

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

The Party Box set up and ready to tailgate.

Tailgating Party Box

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

The Party Box as it looks when closed and in your vehicle.

Tailgating Party Box

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

The Party Box, generator, and portable satellite system as they look packed up and stowed in your SUV.

Tailgating Party Box

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

The Tailgating Party Box is the new innovation in tailgating. This is designed for SUV and small truck tailgating that lets you be the life of the party.

Extreme Tailgating Bus by Imagimotive

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

A close up of the slide out on the Extreme Tailgating Bus.

Extreme Tailgating Bus by Imagimotive

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:40:11 GMT

The Chrome Kitchen, an open air cooking station in the Extreme Tailgating Bus.

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