Andrew_Gamer_NZP Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 New Matte helmets for the Nats it seems: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip88 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 5:32 AM, Around the Horn said: I personally like the defending champion getting the gold batterman idea. Houston and Boston gets a Gold Asterisk instead of a batterman logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd77 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 3 hours ago, skip88 said: 200 is also way too much. and no contrast stripes around neck, cuffs or hem. Looks like a cheap rain coat. Coaches will def. not look as good as in the past. Just a cheep looking fan jacket, not much "Pro" about this look, and 200? gtfo here they are https://www.mlbshop.com/?query=Authentic Collection Dugout Full-Zip Jacket They definitely do look cheap and generic. I'll still check them out once I see them in store, but I'm pretty sure I'm passing on this version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis2051 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Has anyone found a collection of the pullovers a lot of teams have been wearing for ST warmups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian E Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Anubis2051 said: Has anyone found a collection of the pullovers a lot of teams have been wearing for ST warmups? the short sleeve ones with the NHL-esque collars? i'm looking for them, too! also, the nats' helmets look effin gorgeous. and those dugout jackets definitely suck, although suck way less with contrasting sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd77 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Brian E said: and those dugout jackets definitely suck, although suck way less with contrasting sleeves. Something like this would have looked way better for the Brewers, but without the logo on back of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEd76 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Not sure if it belongs here or the general MLB topic, but the Phillie Phanatic will be altered a little this year to satisfy an ongoing copyright/ownership lawsuit before the Phils lose the rights to their mascot on June 15. The updates will apparently be seen on Sunday during the first locally televised spring training game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, BigEd76 said: Not sure if it belongs here or the general MLB topic, but the Phillie Phanatic will be altered a little this year to satisfy an ongoing copyright/ownership lawsuit before the Phils lose the rights to their mascot on June 15. The updates will apparently be seen on Sunday during the first locally televised spring training game I just read this. It seems as though it will just be a few cosmetic changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, BigEd76 said: Not sure if it belongs here or the general MLB topic, but the Phillie Phanatic will be altered a little this year to satisfy an ongoing copyright/ownership lawsuit before the Phils lose the rights to their mascot on June 15. The updates will apparently be seen on Sunday during the first locally televised spring training game I guess they'll have to use Philly Frenetic instead. https://www.behance.net/bmatukewic8043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcarlson23 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, BigEd76 said: Not sure if it belongs here or the general MLB topic, but the Phillie Phanatic will be altered a little this year to satisfy an ongoing copyright/ownership lawsuit before the Phils lose the rights to their mascot on June 15. The updates will apparently be seen on Sunday during the first locally televised spring training game Wait what? How does a team lose the rights to their own mascot? "And those who know Your Name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalms 9:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Akronite- Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 18 hours ago, Andrew_Gamer_NZP said: New Matte helmets for the Nats it seems: Why any team would hold out on switching to matte at this point is beyond me. It's always a gorgeous upgrade in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 29 minutes ago, chcarlson23 said: Wait what? How does a team lose the rights to their own mascot? Wow - I hadn't heard this was a thing. The Phillies commissioned a design firm known for its Muppet designs to create a mascot. But I didn't know that the designers are now angling for an increased licensing fee. https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-phanatic-lawsuit-copyright-trademark-lawsuit-free-agent-20190812.html Quote In 1978, when the Phanatic first sprung onto the Veterans Stadium field and into Philadelphians’ hearts, the Phillies paid Harrison and Erickson $3,900 for the creation of the mascot costume, but left the Phanatic’s copyright rights to the duo. It was a move then-Phillies vice president Bill Giles made to save $1,300, and later regretted. In fact, in his 2009 autobiography, Giles called it “the worst decision of my career.” “Once they saw how successful it was and how popular it was, then they chose to buy the copyright from us,” Erickson, who worked with Jim Henson and created famed Muppets Miss Piggy, Statler, Waldorf, and more, told WBUR in Boston last month. “It cost them more.” It cost $248,700 more. In 1984, the Phillies bought the copyright rights for $250,000 from Harrison and Erickson in an agreement the team’s lawsuit said was “forever.” But artists can renegotiate copyright after 35 years, to capitalize on the success of their creations, (Drexel University law professor Amy) Landers said. That’s what Harrison and Erickson are trying to do. Maybe we'll see other clubs in a bidding war to bring the Phanatic to Cleveland, or Los Angeles, or Arizona. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Gothamite said: Wow - I hadn't heard this was a thing. The Phillies commissioned a design firm known for its Muppet designs to create a mascot. But I didn't know that the designers are now suing for an increased licensing fee. https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-phanatic-lawsuit-copyright-trademark-lawsuit-free-agent-20190812.html Instead of buying total rights to the character in the beginning, the team instead paid a licensing fee. They say in perpetuity, the designers say no, and we'll see what happens. The Phillies are the plaintiff, not the defendant. And they paid for total rights in 1984, but copyrights can be renegotiated after 35 years. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Yes, I went back and edited my original post when I read more. The team is suing because the designers are trying to renegotiate their contract, and the Phillies are trying to avoid that process. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, -Akronite- said: Why any team would hold out on switching to matte at this point is beyond me. It's always a gorgeous upgrade in baseball. Because matte is ugly and a downgrade for helmets to the shiny gloss. Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shstpt1 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Matte helmets look more like the hat material, so I prefer the Matte helmets more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, Gothamite said: Maybe we'll see other clubs in a bidding war to bring the Phanatic to Cleveland, or Los Angeles, or Arizona. BLASPHEMY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, -Akronite- said: Why any team would hold out on switching to matte at this point is beyond me. It's always a gorgeous upgrade in baseball. For some reason the black matte helmets don't work for me - the White Sox and Pirates looked better IMO with glossy helmets. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 49 minutes ago, JayMac said: BLASPHEMY! That's what they said about the Dodgers playing anywhere but Brooklyn. Who knows? Maybe the Phanatic will end up on one of those "in the wrong uniform" threads with Joltin' Joe and the Splendid Splinter. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Bulldogs63 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Yeah matte is a case by case bases. I feel like the royal blue teams look better gloss , same with the black teams. The nationals has grown on me but I think the dbacks had brick maybe lids and they looked terrible. I dont think trying to match with the hat material on the helmet is necessary. I prefer the distinction between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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