The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I have had an idea cooking in my head for a fantasy league concept that I call "Simply MARVELous" FFL. I first must say that while some of the work is mine, most of the graphics that depict a particular superhero, are of course the work of Stan Lee and the artists at Marvel Comics. On this post I used a Nike Revolution helmet template on Photoshop to come up with the 8 teams below. I have grouped all 8 together to save space. Each image separately is W 755 pixels H 645 pixels. The image uploads nicely in an ESPN formatted league called League Manager. Images are used as an Avatar for the team and are much smaller in dimension once they are uploaded on the Team page. I find that if I work in a larger scale with the original I can retain more detail once the image is reduced in the upload process. This is also where you want to go to copy the direct link and upload the image. Feel free to use any of my creations if you are in an ESPN league that allows you to reference an image from the web. Click on the image of your choice and when it loads on a new page just left click on the field that says "Direct" I am not sure if the other styes of helmets will format correctly on an ESPN league but you can always download the image to your own personal file and tweak it for whatever type of league that you are in. I am editing this topic by adding the images from a new 3rd party host. Here are 2 League Shield concepts to start. Here are my first 8 Teams Teams that I am still working on include: The Human Torch (Too Hot to Handle) Incredible Hulk (Don't Make Us Angry) Silver Surfer(Time to get Waxed) Iron Man (The Flying Tin Man) I am considering a DC comics League and need a good name. There is also the possibility of combining the Marvel and DC comics into one league of 16 teams. I don't know if that is too large or not. It would definitely be a challenge. One last idea I had for a league would be heros vs villans in either DC or Marvel format. Give me your thoughts. Thanks! http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake3roo Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Iron Man+Hulk DEFINITELY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionboss Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Long-time lurker but first-time poster. I've been meaning to register for a while, and this thread is what prompted me to do so. This is a really cool idea, and I like what you've done with it so far. I have to say that I prefer the idea of a DC vs Marvel league with the two best teams from each conference, if you will, meeting in a Comic Super Bowl. As for team names, I like the names you have but more for use as the team slogan, perhaps, than the team moniker. Many characters' names are cool enough to be team names on their own. For instance, I'd consider the following names with some of your mottoes and the characters' official mottoes:Fantastics: Bend but Don't Break (pluralizing Mr. Fantastic wouldn't really work here)Punishers: If You Want Peace, Prepare for WarDaredevils: The Men Without FearCaptains: Patriot GamersThings: Clobberin' TimeWolverines: Cutcha UpAsgardians: Hammer Time (again, pluralizing Thor doesn't work)Spider-Men: With Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityHuman Torches: Too Hot to HandleIncredible Hulks: You Wouldn't Like Us When We're Angry (or, simply, Smash!)Silver Surfers: Time to Get WaxedIron Men: Flying Tin MenAs for the helmets and color schemes, the ones that I think are great and need absolutely no work are those of the Punisher, Daredevil (love the horns), Captain America, Wolverine, and Thor. I'm not crazy about the Mr. Fantastic helmet logo, but I don't have any suggestions. Regarding the Thing, I'd consider making the helmet logo-free and instead opt for the rock texture. As for Spider-Man, the honeycomb design doesn't conjure webs in my mind. I'd try either using the spider alone or, similar to my feedback regarding The Thing, jettisoning the spider logo and going with a web motif all over (red web, white background, blue facemask?). I hope some of that helps. I look forward to checking back in to see any updates or mods you make. I hope you do a DC conference, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O'Mac Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 For Spider-Man... I'd go with the "Friendly Neighbors" I like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 OK here is what I have been working on since my last post. Please Keep suggestions for other teams, team names, team slogan, and comments on helmet designs coming. I think this league concept is shaping up very nicely. Here are the names that I have so far. Asgardians- Thor Slogan- "Hammer Time" Captains- Captain America Slogan- "Patriot Gamers" Crankin'- Silver Surfer ( This is a surfing term that means the waves are of high quality) Slogan- "Time to get Waxed" Daredevils- Daredevil (I think name could use some work) Slogan- "Men without Fear" Fantastics- Mr. Fantastic Slogan-"Bend but Don't Break" The Inferno- Human Torch Slogan-"Too Hot to Handle" Iron Men- Iron Man Slogan- "Flying Tin Men" Punishers- The Punisher (This name will not be changed) Slogan-"If you want Peace, Prepare for War" Smash- Incredible Hulk Slogan-"You wouldn't like us when we're angry" Web Slingers- The Amazing Spiderman Slogan- "With Great Power comes Great Responsibility" Wild Things-The Thing Slogan- "Clobberin' Time" (This will not change) Wolverines- Wolverine (This name will not change) Slogan- "We're the best there is at what we do but what we do best isn't very nice." (This will not change) Once I have the teams finished I will send out invites to those who have contributed their comments to join this FREE ESPN League (Just for bragging rights no money involved) If you already have an interest let me know the team of your choice. I will go with your suggestion for team name and slogan. I am in the process of creating a DC comics league also. Teams that I am working on so far are Men of Steel Green Machine Waterboys Dark Knights (I will post these once completed.) Give me your suggestions for other teams and team names. http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F&F Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Cool idea!I think with the Captains, you could even use Cap's helmet as the base of the football one, using the wings on the sides, make it navy, and maybe put the player number front and center? https://fandfsports.wordpress.com/Hockey Uniform Templates (Gimp/Photoshop) http://seanff.deviantart.com/gallery/52790653/Devious-Folder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionboss Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 ^ Good idea about Cap's helmet design.I like the changes you've made. What about using a green radiation symbol for the Hulk helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Here is the latest update to the Captains helmet design. This is looking nice and now it is hard for me to choose. Row one is more of a retro or throwback look Rows 2 and 3 are variants off of the movie design of the costume. I particularly like the beveled look of the seams that I tried to replicate. I also went with a rotated perspective both left and right to show the subtlety of the number on the helmet idea. Give me your thoughts. They are helping. http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YelichGraphics Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 is the dare devil helmet safe. don't put real horns on it.like the seconed row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean F&F Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I like the second logo for Cap but I think if you reverse the colors so that it's white with space between them like the third option. https://fandfsports.wordpress.com/Hockey Uniform Templates (Gimp/Photoshop) http://seanff.deviantart.com/gallery/52790653/Devious-Folder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-ROY Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Change the "Wild Things" to the "Clobberers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I do need to change background of Wild Things concept. I need suggestions. Finally I need your thoughts on versions 1,2,and3 of Smash concept. Thanks ! http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionboss Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Love the Captain and Thing helmets. As for the Hulk, my ranking from most to least favorite is 2, 1, 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O'Mac Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Cap is good.Thing could go with a blue/white background like the uniforms the classic F4 woreThe Hulk helmets don't give me a Hulk feel I like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I agree about the Hulk helmet. A radiation symbol was suggested and I put it out there but so far I like the Fists punching through the helmet. I am considering the fists smashing together. Do you Like the team name Smash for the Hulk team or maybe something like Hulkamania or The Hulksters. I am using the blue textured Fantastic 4 background on the Fantastics helmet and don't want a duplicate even though they are a part of the same superhero team. I'll put it out and let it get some feedback. The other issue is the Fantastics helmet also has a fist. I will toy around with the logo and see what appeals to the forum's set of eyes. Here are the 3 new versions of Team Smash. Let's hear what you think. http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaipod Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 My suggestion for Hulk - one fist. Of those three, the angry face on top is my facorite, scdonded by the bottom one.As a big Silver Surfer fan, I hate "Crankin'" I get why you came up with that, but that's more old timey surfer and not the space riding herald that we all love. I think simply The Silver Surfers is fine. The Power Cosmic, or The Heralds could work.Wolverine's motto should be "We're the best there is at what we do but what we do best isn't very nice."Here's some more ideas for teams:Inhumans - The InhumansStorm (why not a woman?) - The StormCaptain Marvel (the Carol Danvers version) - The MarvelsGhost Rider - The Spirits of Vengeance (flaming skull helmet - yes!)Iron Fist - The Dragons (or The Immortals)Cyclops - no name idea but using the current Cyclops costume with the big red X over his eyes as a template for the helmet would be really cool. Dig the helmet concepts so far. Especially The Captains, The Things, The Asgardians, and The Daredevils. I think the Web-Slingers one could use more work.I'd love a heroes vs villains league. A Marvel vs DC league would be intriguing as well. The DC guys are probably going to be pretty easy, as most of them you could just use their chest logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 My suggestion for Hulk - one fist. Of those three, the angry face on top is my facorite, scdonded by the bottom one.As a big Silver Surfer fan, I hate "Crankin'" I get why you came up with that, but that's more old timey surfer and not the space riding herald that we all love. I think simply The Silver Surfers is fine. The Power Cosmic, or The Heralds could work.Wolverine's motto should be "We're the best there is at what we do but what we do best isn't very nice."Here's some more ideas for teams:Inhumans - The InhumansStorm (why not a woman?) - The StormCaptain Marvel (the Carol Danvers version) - The MarvelsGhost Rider - The Spirits of Vengeance (flaming skull helmet - yes!)Iron Fist - The Dragons (or The Immortals)Cyclops - no name idea but using the current Cyclops costume with the big red X over his eyes as a template for the helmet would be really cool. Dig the helmet concepts so far. Especially The Captains, The Things, The Asgardians, and The Daredevils. I think the Web-Slingers one could use more work.I'd love a heroes vs villains league. A Marvel vs DC league would be intriguing as well. The DC guys are probably going to be pretty easy, as most of them you could just use their chest logos.Thanks for some of your thoughts. This is going to evolve into something big I think. When there are more options for teams it makes joining the league more appealing. I will post some of your new team ideas and let you look them over. Thanks http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29texan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Not sure if it's too late or not, but for Wolverine: "We're the best there is at what we do..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nati MacDaddy Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Not sure if it's too late or not, but for Wolverine: "We're the best there is at what we do..."I think I will go with this slogan. It was suggested two posts before yours. 3rd person plural is cool way to quote it as if it was the entire team making the statement. I Like it alot !!! Very BAD AssI will update the Wolverine Team Slogan in RED in the early post that I made. All contributors to this thread can check that particular post to stay updated. http://boards.sportslogos.net/settings/signature/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29texan Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Not sure if it's too late or not, but for Wolverine: "We're the best there is at what we do..."I think I will go with this slogan. It was suggested two posts before yours. 3rd person plural is cool way to quote it as if it was the entire team making the statement. I Like it alot !!! Very BAD AssI will update the Wolverine Team Slogan in RED in the early post that I made. All contributors to this thread can check that particular post to stay updated.lol. I didn't even look at the posts before mine. I guess that's what happens when you're bored at work. Good series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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