Bouj Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The Padres didn't even revert to their past. They just further stripped down their 2004 redesign down to navy blue and varsity block.The varsity block was from the city's past. It came from the PCL days.Back to the Astros, their site is now diverting to a single page, showing a video of their uniform history. Relaunches tonight. Go Astros!Go Texans!Go Rockets!Go Javelinas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The Padres didn't even revert to their past. They just further stripped down their 2004 redesign down to navy blue and varsity block.The varsity block was from the city's past. It came from the PCL days.Back to the Astros, their site is now diverting to a single page, showing a video of their uniform history. Relaunches tonight.Glad they shut down the main pages. Too busy probably preparing them to leak everything 10 minutes before the launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The Jays dropped a crappy logo and reinvented their original set. Which, based on everything we've seen, is exactly what the Astros have done. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I don't recall a generic damn roundel in their original set.I recall a really inventive, kind of fun primary that played off the team's name.I might just be remembering things wrong. Off The Top Rope: A Pro Wrestling Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 A. I went to look for Astros logos on the mothership so I clicked on the National League logos section, didn't see the Astros and now I'm sad. B. I wish they'd take this logoand put good ol Enron Field in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Someone here did that in the Concepts folder but I can't find it anywhere. I was really impressed with it and wanted to steal the general idea, but couldn't find it. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 A. I went to look for Astros logos on the mothership so I clicked on the National League logos section, didn't see the Astros and now I'm sad. B. I wish they'd take this logoand put good ol Enron Field in there. Â Â https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldRoman Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I could go for the orbiting baseballs, but the Astrodome made sense in the logo because of 1) its uniqueness, and 2) its resemblance to a flying saucer. MMP has a distinctive shape, but not that distinctive. And since there is nothing space-like about it, it would be meaningless in the context of the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 That old Astros look works without shoehorning a stadium into it. It would be better, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Everything I've seen so far leads me to believe that the Astros' new set will be more than fine.When a team rebrands from the past, you guys complain that they aren't doing anything new or innovative. When a team tries something new and innovative, you bitch that they didn't go traditional.Seriously, I'm glad more execs don't read these boards. They'd go crazy trying to figure out whatever it is you guys really want. You're all like the worst girlfriends ever when it comes to this stuff. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mojo Maniac Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 You're all like the worst girlfriends ever when it comes to this stuff.*Applause* From San Berdoo to Kalamazoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I don't think that's totally fair. A sports league should be a continuum of modern and classic designs. A team that's been around since the 19th century should look the part. An expansion team in a smallish town should creatively distinguish itself. The Marlins fell short in execution but had their heart in the right place for what and where they are. The Padres had an interesting history of uniforms (and don't tell me navy blue varsity block is a tribute to the PCL, oh, gargle me) and a perfectly acceptable modern design, but went to a muddled "classic" set that didn't work for them. The Astros are going to go back to their original color scheme and general aesthetic, but perhaps not be as creative as they're allowed to be with their name and standing in the league. That's an acceptable criticism, I feel. I know people bitch about everything here, but as long as they can do so constructively, that's preferable to just rubber-stamping everything that comes out because they're the pros and we're not. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I've said it before and I'll say it again: all the Houston Astros had to do was resurrect the 1965-70 "shooting star" uniforms, or bring back the 1989-93 "rainbow shoulder" uniforms. Period. If they'd opted to go with the 1965-70 unis, maybe - maybe - they could have elected to render "HOUSTON" on the road jerseys in the same font as was used for "ASTROS" on the home jerseys.That's it. Perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cshookemHORNS Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 T-minus 15 minutes to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 T-minus 15 minutes to start!This is the first live unveiling I've ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mojo Maniac Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Site will crash in 3...2...1...Houston we are about to have a problem. From San Berdoo to Kalamazoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistas Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 No sound, due to licensing rights.EDIT: Working now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The stream just froze up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhlyBoy Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 All with Orange ties on. For people not in the know how the wheels might be starting to turn righ about now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Sands Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Boooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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