sabills Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/3/9/8174255/help-us-design-a-new-buffalo-sabres-third-jersey TL;DR Current third blows chunks, lets design a new one that the Sabres will never use. Could be fun, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 My heart jumped when I read this thread title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 This is what you get when you design by committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 This is what you get when you design by committee. It's been a LONG time since I've seen that episode, but isn't that car based entirely on Homer's whims? That would be the opposite of designing by committee. As for a jersey design, I can't decide between bitchin' flames or boss stripes. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 My heart jumped when I read this thread title yeahhh sorry. Does look like their probably going to change it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 This is what you get when you design by committee. or this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I don't know, but I think that I would like the SR-71 of third jerseys. Though, it does make me think of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 But not the B-52. On a Thursday, the Air Force rejected Boeing's proposed 4-engine prop bomber and the Colonel asked if they had something in a jet-engined model. Four guys drew up the B-52 overnight in a hotel room and presented it Friday. The Colonel wanted a few changes, and by Friday evening the four guys plus another two that happened to be in town had the B-52 designed. Over the weekend they built a model, ran the figures, and bound a 30+ page presentation. And that's the true story of how the longest-lived military aircraft came to be, The current maintenance contract is up in 2044, which puts it a stones throw from being in service for 100 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 This was submitted by graphic artist https://twitter.com/christopherhyzy/status/575302448841113600 But not the B-52. On a Thursday, the Air Force rejected Boeing's proposed 4-engine prop bomber and the Colonel asked if they had something in a jet-engined model. Four guys drew up the B-52 overnight in a hotel room and presented it Friday. The Colonel wanted a few changes, and by Friday evening the four guys plus another two that happened to be in town had the B-52 designed. Over the weekend they built a model, ran the figures, and bound a 30+ page presentation. And that's the true story of how the longest-lived military aircraft came to be, The current maintenance contract is up in 2044, which puts it a stones throw from being in service for 100 years. That is a really cool story. I love hearing about the history of aircraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Edited March 10, 2015 by pi2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) This was submitted by graphic artist https://twitter.com/christopherhyzy/status/575302448841113600 I posted something like that (swap the blue and gold) around the time when the thirds were coming out (can't remember if it was before or after.) Edited March 10, 2015 by carpandean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Go back to the originals as permanents and I would not mind this as a 3rd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 These re-designs are nice and all, but they are missing the cape and the random splotches of gray fabric on the cuffs and armpits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 My two favorite third jerseys are Columbus and Phoenix. The Columbus thirds are cool because they look almost like a steampunk/mid 19th century version of a sports jersey. The colors are the Union blue with off-white stripes/accents. The logo is an old-school cannon, and the thing looks like something you might have found in your great-grandpa's attic. With the blue jackets monicker, a Civil War styled jersey is uniquely perfect for the team. The Coyotes thirds are their original jerseys with the Hopi-inspired kachina dog as the primary logo, and the motifs on the jersey matching that Hopi style. It's a style of jersey that is perfect for a team in the southwestern desert and other teams could never really emulate the style. Again, perfect for that team. I think the Buffalo thirds should aspire to something along those lines. What is totally unique in Buffalo's history? Geography? Niagara Falls? Erie Canal? Besides the obvious (and not particularly appropriate for the region) bison-based logo, what symbolizes the city? Think about something totally unique and kind of cool about the city, then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 My two favorite third jerseys are Columbus and Phoenix. The Columbus thirds are cool because they look almost like a steampunk/mid 19th century version of a sports jersey. The colors are the Union blue with off-white stripes/accents. The logo is an old-school cannon, and the thing looks like something you might have found in your great-grandpa's attic. With the blue jackets monicker, a Civil War styled jersey is uniquely perfect for the team. The Coyotes thirds are their original jerseys with the Hopi-inspired kachina dog as the primary logo, and the motifs on the jersey matching that Hopi style. It's a style of jersey that is perfect for a team in the southwestern desert and other teams could never really emulate the style. Again, perfect for that team. I think the Buffalo thirds should aspire to something along those lines. What is totally unique in Buffalo's history? Geography? Niagara Falls? Erie Canal? Besides the obvious (and not particularly appropriate for the region) bison-based logo, what symbolizes the city? Think about something totally unique and kind of cool about the city, then go from there. hmm, maybe something art deco-y would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) hmm, maybe something art deco-y would be cool.I'd like something that draws from the architecture of city hall. i1.trekearth.com/photos/147657/b2f15a25.jpg Not sure why that image tag isn't working... Edited March 10, 2015 by d4rkovic sabrekov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Buffalo City Hall came to mind, but I think those motifs might be a tad too busy. Maybe base a logo off the art-deco eagle in the pic you linked, with the eagle holding a sabre in its talon? Maybe integrate the geometric pattern into the sleeve design? I could picture that coming out very badly (think Canucks clown unis). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Buffalo City Hall came to mind, but I think those motifs might be a tad too busy. Maybe base a logo off the art-deco eagle in the pic you linked, with the eagle holding a sabre in its talon? Maybe integrate the geometric pattern into the sleeve design? I could picture that coming out very badly (think Canucks clown unis). Yeah that's the hard part. I mean, you could have an ugly jersey that is good. It's possible to do. The original Coyotes jerseys come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I also like the idea of using the City of Buffalo flag as either primary or secondary logo (this has been mentioned by others) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 As long as no one on the Sabres payroll designs the jersey we should be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'd go with a Blue & Gold version of the 99 jersey with the Bills standing Buffalo logo, in gold, on one shoulder and on the other the blue & gold version of the B You'd use a design similar to the one Neuvirth had on his mask Where there's red you switch it for gold black becomes blue white stays white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Go back to the originals as permanents and I would not mind this as a 3rd... I like this but switch the blue and the gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Threw the flag logo on a jersey I was playing around with on lunch. Quick and dirty, no numbers or anything yet. I like the gold thunderbolts. EDIT:Dumb, can't spell. Edited March 10, 2015 by sabills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Through the flag logo on a jersey I was playing around with on lunch. Needs more gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Needs more gray. I've known you for 13 years and I still can't always tell when you're kidding. How about some silver stars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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