# NLT Labs — Drop 3 promo / hard-goods lineup
# Research: MERCH-PROMO-RESEARCH-2026.md
# Heroes: mockups-ai/promo-*-hero.png (Gemini, promo_lane)

drop: 3
name: NLT Labs Merch — Promo / hard goods
status: ready
category: promo
notes: >
  Four best-seller form factors per 2026 swag research — etched glass, metal keychain,
  neoprene koozie, dual-interface USB. AI heroes for marketing; vendor handoff uses
  same PNG marks as apparel drops.

skus:
  - id: promo-shot-glass-etched
    audience: Professional
    category: shot_glass
    design: women-lineart-mark
    product: 1.75oz heavy clear glass shooter
    method: sand-carved laser etch
    placement: front_center
    blank: clear crystal
    hero: mockups-ai/promo-shot-glass-hero.png
    vendor_svg: designs/women-lineart-mark.svg
    vendor_png: png/women-lineart-mark-2048.png
    best_seller_ref: "1.75oz etched corporate shooter — 4AllPromos / Boardroom Pour tier"
    hit_score: 88

  - id: promo-keychain-metal
    audience: Tech
    category: keychain
    design: tech-stealth-deboss
    product: zinc alloy fob + split ring
    method: laser deboss
    placement: fob_face
    blank: brushed gunmetal
    hero: mockups-ai/promo-keychain-hero.png
    vendor_svg: designs/tech-stealth-deboss.svg
    vendor_png: png/tech-stealth-deboss-2048.png
    best_seller_ref: "Brushed metal fob — multi-tool / bottle-opener category leader"
    hit_score: 86

  - id: promo-koozie-neoprene
    audience: Professional
    category: koozie
    design: tech-stealth-deboss
    product: neoprene 12oz can cooler
    method: tonal deboss
    placement: wrap_center
    blank: matte black neoprene
    hero: mockups-ai/promo-koozie-hero.png
    vendor_svg: designs/tech-stealth-deboss.svg
    vendor_png: png/tech-stealth-deboss-2048.png
    best_seller_ref: "Reusable neoprene 12oz — 2026 foam replacement (RELYmedia)"
    hit_score: 84

  - id: promo-usb-swivel
    audience: Professional
    category: usb_drive
    design: pro-laser-serial
    product: metal swivel USB-A + USB-C 32GB USB 3.0
    method: laser engrave
    placement: body_face
    blank: matte black zinc alloy
    hero: mockups-ai/promo-usb-hero.png
    vendor_svg: designs/pro-laser-serial.svg
    vendor_png: png/pro-laser-serial-2048.png
    best_seller_ref: "Metal Swivel Duo Type-C + Type-A — EveryUSB / PhotoFlashDrive top SKU"
    hit_score: 90
