Morgan33 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The Raptor emerging from the Maple Leaf is spectacular! How they passed that up for the bland roundel, I'll never know...Probably because they actually want to get away from dinosaur imagery. I don't quite hate that Jurassic Park was the inspiration for the teams' identity the way I used to, but I can still understand why they'd want to phase it out.A team with the name "Raptors" wants to get away from "dinosaur imagery..." That makes about as much sense as the Maple Leafs wanting to get away from "leaf imagery." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 If that's indeed the case. Which we don't know. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkay Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I dont hate the new logo, just a bit too generic in my eyes. Tried to add back some of the old logo's character while keeping it modern and minimal.How'd I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webfooter Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 It's better but there seems to be something missing still. I just can't put my finger on what it is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSayNever Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The ball claw logo that the Raptors features now is the perfect primary mark. No idea why the team would divert from such a smart icon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The ball claw logo that the Raptors features now is the perfect primary mark. No idea why the team would divert from such a smart icon?Change for change's sake. Stupid though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I dont hate the new logo, just a bit too generic in my eyes. Tried to add back some of the old logo's character while keeping it modern and minimal.How'd I do?This is the best try I've seen so far! I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Wasn't it rumored that the Suns switched their latest road jersey to purple at the last minute?I think that's what this Raptors' rebrand will need. Purple. Work it in somehow, someway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The ball claw logo that the Raptors features now is the perfect primary mark. No idea why the team would divert from such a smart icon?Because Drake. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikWings Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The ball claw logo that the Raptors features now is the perfect primary mark. No idea why the team would divert from such a smart icon?Because Drake.Drake had nothing to do with the new logo and said he doesn't like it. The only effect Drake head is the addition of gold and the Mitchell and Ness shirts/hats/etc that will release next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCdog Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The ball claw logo that the Raptors features now is the perfect primary mark. No idea why the team would divert from such a smart icon?Just a thought - what if you replaced the ball in the claw mark logo with the new clawed ball facing downwards so that the claw-marks in the ball almost lineup with the claws themselves. Too much "claw" action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutmasterflex Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The ball claw logo that the Raptors features now is the perfect primary mark. No idea why the team would divert from such a smart icon?Just a thought - what if you replaced the ball in the claw mark logo with the new clawed ball facing downwards so that the claw-marks in the ball almost lineup with the claws themselves. Too much "claw" action?This idea sounds claw-ful. Go A's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 'pologize for the crappy kerning, I did this in two minutes.I like that a lot, actually. The Raptors really should sync up with the other Toronto teams and wear blue.Absolutely DISAGREE...The Maple Leafs' identity is one of the most boring one on all pro sports. As a fan, this is one of the reasons I don't buy their merchandise.I dont hate the new logo, just a bit too generic in my eyes. Tried to add back some of the old logo's character while keeping it modern and minimal.How'd I do?THAT, I would buy many items of... @Frenchie_TO Owner of the Rochester Americans of the MLH Owner of the Toronto Frenchies of the GCFHL6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 A few thoughts a few weeks out from this local fan...- Now feels way too near & sadly close to the idiot Blue Jays - Black Jays rebrand a few years ago... I am not looking forward to walking the streets of T.O. with more lifeless black caps & jerseys. The Blue Jays smartened up, hopefully the Raps will again in 3-4yrs.- The rondel is already aged imo. Rid the roundel, this logo actually looks very cool on the 'flag' sans circle. If they/someone could throw up maybe black coloured font for 'TORONTO' & 'RAPTORS' around a silver/purple centered ball that'd be cool.- Friends & I are hoping now that the jerseys can knock our socks off... that & the floor design could help a lot. The Raptor claw logo we've had never got much branding traction, no one loved nor hated it - it just literally seemed to come out of nowhere without emotional attachment either way - & perhaps this new logo could slide into that niche.Sad but truth.What do you mean by that? It's served as their de facto primary since around 2008. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickballouperez Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 It's funny that the Nets believe that Toronto stole "their logo. In fact Brooklyn is the one who is the thief. The Padres introduced their current logo the same year the Nets rebranded, The Washington Nationals had their current logo when the The Nets were still in New Jersey, The Texas Rangers had their circle logo way before Brooklyn, and there are many more teams with circle logos that came out before The Nets moved to Brooklyn: Oakland A's, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, the former Montreal Expos, and etc. So saying that The Raptors stole Brooklyn's logo is a total crock. I dont hate the new logo, just a bit too generic in my eyes. Tried to add back some of the old logo's character while keeping it modern and minimal.How'd I do?I've seen a lot of cool things in my life, but this is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Excellent work, nkay. Really wish the Raptors would embrace purple, black, and red. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Just those little flares if you will that you added make it pop. I'd probably also use that same 'Raptors' font you have for 'Toronto'. I would also demand you email that to MLSE every single day you wake up until they change it. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKAYD Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MkDon Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 I know it's a fan made concept but i personally wouldn't mind that kind of jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadojoker Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I would rage in anger if this was real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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