Joe Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 From our friends at Studio Simon:http://www.greatfallsvoyagers.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBAD Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 not overly impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It would be hard for any original team identity to be anything other than a step up here. So far, all I really see is a cap, though it's probably safe to make assumptions about the jersey script. It's at least an interesting color scheme. And although the cap logo is not the direction I would have gone, it's at least fair-to-average by MiLB standards. The cap logo is a little more complicated than I would prefer, but its simplicity of lines and forms and compact shape prevents it from being too busy. The team is going for a 1950s retro sci-fi vibe here, and on those terms it's hard to call the team logo and the cap anything other than a success. The likely uniform script is promising, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 This is absolutely stupid.Great Falls has SUCH a strong relationship with the Lewis and Clark Expidition. It was at Great Falls where the Corps of Discovery spent a lot of time portaging the falls. Why doesn't Great Falls carry a Lewis and Clark-oriented name and logo instead of a stupid UFO thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Given the city's geography and history, I think I would have gone with the frontier exploration theme over the chosen one (I think an obvious reference to the famous Voyager spacecraft). Nice rendering, though. You can always count on Dan for that much. I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I got this off of the team's apparel link.I like it a bunch. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDuffy26 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I for one like the hat logo. I looked around the site and can't seem to find any script logos, so I'll have to wait for my judgement on that.EDIT: Nevermind, my computers just slow. I think that the script is achieving what it's going for, as t's mixing MiLB style into that 1950's UFO feeling. Interesting Baseball fact: In 1960: Baltimore, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh had 2 AAA affiliates, while Los Angeles had 3 teams...and the New York Yankees had the Kansas City Athletics.Interesting Hockey fact: In 1974, the Buffalo Sabres draft Taro Tsujimoto of the Toyko Katanas with th 183 pick in the draft. It was later revealed that Taro didn't exist, but Taro is still listed as an offical draftee of the Buffalo Sabres in their Media Guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Im disappointed, they didn't select the name Tanks in honor of my birthplace. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfiji Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Needs more Tuvok. Plainsman Parking Lot. Auburn Baseball Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Glad to see another MiLB team going with an original identity, seperate from their parent club. Now only if the majority of the Florida State League took the hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 looks like Dan gave the intern a shot at this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning River Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I don't like it as a theme. I too agree that the "Expedition" would fit better for the area. Although as far as logos go, I do like the little "Baseball alien" inside the UFO logo. The cap logo is nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 looks like Dan gave the intern a shot at this one...Why do you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grish Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I wish they would have used the little UFO guy on the hat... but I am so-so on the current hat. "Try not to have a good time ... This is supposed to be educational."- Charles Schulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 The story of the evolution of the logo is interesting (pdf file on the website). It's neat how the UFO sightings inspired the logo.Heres the primary logo:  Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021     St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL)  2023 Champions   Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 It's a nicely done logo, and I like the colors... but it just looks weird for a team in Great Falls. I guess it's good to break away from the same ol same ol though (ex: Lewis and Clark) @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Why doesn't Great Falls carry a Lewis and Clark-oriented name and logo instead of a stupid UFO thing?While a Lewis and Clark-themed name would certainly work for a Great Falls-based team, it's not as though the UFO theme is without strong local ties... particularly to baseball. As pointed out on the Voyagers' web-site, Nick Mariana was General Manager of the Pioneer League's Great Falls Selectrics when he spotted and filmed the UFOs that inspired this new identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 While a Lewis and Clark-themed name would certainly work for a Great Falls-based teamDoesn't their CBA Basketball team have the Explorer logo - a lewis & clark looking pioneer for their logo??I can't post the logo right now - I will later.  Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021     St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL)  2023 Champions   Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack76 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 While a Lewis and Clark-themed name would certainly work for a Great Falls-based teamDoesn't their CBA Basketball team have the Explorer logo - a lewis & clark looking pioneer for their logo??I can't post the logo right now - I will later.And thus why this is a nice departure. While "Voyagers" continues Great Falls' explorer/pioneer/cowboy theme, Dan did a very nice job removing it from the absolutely droll, boring and pigeon-holed branding of only Wild West themes.While I do not know who had the final say as to the design's direction, this is an exceptional logo package from a great designer. All of the pieces fit together perfectly (I'm talking to you, Quad Cities)...the secondary logos (martian in ship) look great and the color pallette is unique.IMHO, this is a solid A, teetering on A+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 My gut reaction was that it was a well done logo that wasn't that inspiring. (have you ever noticed that even the "bad" logos by good designers are still in a league of their own?)But the more I look at it, the more I like it. I think a big part of the initial reaction was how it was used on the website. The gray with a green background does nothing good for this logo. But on white, it looks much better.The V logo is pretty sharp and for some reason, i really dig the UFO logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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