Nov 12, 2007
by admin at 6:37 PM

This morning we issued a press release announcing Zune Originals - here are the details:

  • Zune worked with 18 accomplished artists from all over the world to create a collection of 27 different designs, called the Artist Series.
  • A separate Tattoo Series will feature 20 graphics that you can have laser-engraved on their Zune with up to three lines of text.
  • You can also choose to engrave up to five lines of text in place of a design.
  • On the Zune Originals Web site, you can choose your Zune (Zune 80GB, Zune 8GB or Zune 4GB), pick a color and then select a design and your desired text.
  • Zune Originals goes live tomorrow

Check out Coolhunting for an in-depth story, as the illustrations and the artist bios:

(image from Coolhunting

25 Comments
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Great idea - - and a well-kept secret!! Thanks, Cesar.

this is awesome. screw best buy i'll be getting my zune through zune originals.

This is great! Will you be shipping this from Zune Originals to Puerto Rico?

Any idea how long it will take to ship? I'm picking up a pink Zune 8 GB for my daughter's Birthday on Saturday. If I order it from the site tomorrow with an engraved message, would I be able to get it delivered by Saturday?

Fantastic. I saw the Sony laptops that were doing a similar thing, and immediately wanted one.  And now I want one of these.

"Thanks for turning me on to velvet revolver. They're my new favorite band!"

Thanks for that (on the press release kit with the social photos).  Good for a laugh over my morning coffee.

My day just keeps getting better

Awesoem idea.  You guys are really stepping up to the plate this round.  One question though, will the Zune 80 be avalible in stores the 13th (specifically Target)?

Same question as Jose: Will it be available for shipping to Puerto Rico? Hopefully it will, so let's keep our faith up!

any word on when the site will go live tomorrow? I'm going to overnight mine :)  Another awesome addition would be band designs for the future.  I would buy a second Zune if it said "Against me!" on the back, haha

Excellent Cesar, long time since i've posted a comment here but i'm really happy with everything you guys are doing with the new zunes and how you are treating the 1st geners (i cant wait to update tomorrow).

I'm extremly dispointed that the Zune is only being released in the United States. I've known for a while now that Zune 2 would only be coming to the US for now at least...but i had a little bit of hope that maybe just maybe we'd hear SOMETHING about it going outside of the US. Nothing, absolutly nothing.

Therican, it will not be available for shipping to Peurto Rico.

Again I ask, what MP3 players are the microsoft employes at Microsoft Canada in Mississauga, Ontario using to listen to music? iPod?

I might have to use a friend in the US to get my hands on one of these.

OMGOMGOMG i am in love with art on the back of the Zune. I was a Zune Master and have the Ambassador art on the back of my beautiful brown zune, and am planning on buying a red zune 4 to use for working out and running and such and cannot wait until tomorrow!

i watched all the ZuneThoughts videos and have to say that i am very impressed by the new software. I can't wait until i can use real podcast features and not have to ghetto-rig my podcasty goodness.

And i don't know how much music videos will cost, but I am fairly certain i going to go music video crazy tomorrow.

Awesome!

wow Cesar this is great! I wasn't sure if you were still working on customized zunes, I am glad to hear it announced. I am still considering picking up a zune 4/8.

Dude.. wow. I was amped about getting a Zune 80 at the store tomorrow to replace my 30, but screw that. I'm getting an Original.

Awesome idea to seperate Zune from the pack in a unique way.

Now.. to decide which I want!

When, WHEN! will it be available in Europe/The Netherlands. We cant wait over here!!!!

While I really like the Idea of customizable Zunes, It kinda screws over those of us who pre-ordered while this was a big secret. Are there any alternatives for us or do we have to try to return it to the place of purchase?

any word on if the Zune Originals website will have Zune 80s in colors other than black?

The New Zunes Are Coming Tomorrow

The new Zunes with the free artwork are AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! damn sexxxxyy!!

Gr8 to see that zune's building a culture around it with all the art n music. koooool. Now the ipods in plain colors look absolete :D

Congratulations Zune Team, Very Good Work.

Jeremy Fish would be a very good candidate for a future Zune Originals edition. Here's his website: http://www.sillypinkbunnies.com

Absolutely brilliant!

I make it me!

2007: Best. Year. Ever. I got married , we celebrated music and community by putting on a few BBQs ,

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