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Anyone know where this Alternate Dolphins Logo is from?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by SkapePhin, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. SkapePhin

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    I saw someone using this as their avatar before... Anyone have any idea where this came from? I personally would LOVE to have this as the official Dolphins Logo. It is much better than the current one imo. (I cannot stand the helmet on the current dolphin)

    I was actually considering putting together a blog/petition to change the logo to this (although I am sure many traditionalists will be opposed to it), but I would like to have the permission of the artist before doing so.
     
  2. anlgp

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    I have no idea who made that but I enjoy the circular form of our current logo.
     
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  3. like2god

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    Not sure, maybe Nicky can tell you where he got it and if he knows who made it.
     
  4. Ludacris

    Ludacris Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    That looks great Skape, I like that a lot. Personally I think its better than the current dolphin with the helmet that looks like a korean cartoon character.
     
  5. SCall13

    SCall13 ThePhins QB

    i don't want to change our logo, but that one looks cool
     
  6. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    This is the first alternate Phins Logo I liked. Pretty cool.
     
  7. Ozzy

    Ozzy Premium Member Luxury Box

    Just lets us traditionalists know where the petition goes so we can send one to keep the current logo with double the signatures on it.

    I've been waiting for your change the logo thread after the season ended... lol
     
  8. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    And I will be the second to sign. Our logo is beautiful.
     
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  9. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    Yeah, I love our logo.
    I don't get the constant desire to change our logo and uniforms around here.
    The only thing I would change about our uniforms is the 3-D numbers. Never really liked them.
     
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  10. MelbournePhin

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    i like the alternate much better
     
  11. like2god

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    I like our logo as is, but I wouldn't mind it getting a small update.

    New --> [​IMG] <-- Current

    Here is a larger version that I put together earlier in the year

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  12. AbideN703

    AbideN703 Yes, I'd hit it

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    Interesting logo. Never seen it before
     
  13. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    We have the best logo in all of the sports, no need to change it.
     
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  14. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    I agree, I don't want them to change our logo, but if they did I would want it to be a minor change like above. If we change anything I'd like to go back to the retro jerseys. :up:
     
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  15. funkdat

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    love it!!!
     
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  16. SkapePhin

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    I just really dislike anthropomorphic animals... Unfortunately, the Dolphins are the only NFL team to still employ an anthropormophic animal design. Its the same reason I hate the Pittsburgh Penguins logo, and Toronto Rapters logo...

    The helmet just makes the dolphin look like a special needs case. The alternate logo that I am trying to figure out where it came from has a much sleeker and professional look to it imo.

    Plus, for traditionalists, our logo HAS undergone quite a hefty change. It turned from an abstract art piece into a cartoon.
     
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  17. anlgp

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    I remember us agreeing on this.

    To that I would add maybe center the dolphin a little bit.

    I like the flames they just make the dolphin look meaner. And I think the football is cool there.
     
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  18. Coral Reefer

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    Dude... they gave the dolphin a face.
    That's pretty much it.

    That change put the logo more in line with all most of the others in the nfl.
    It's a logo for a football team.
    If you want animals that are scientifically correct go watch Discovery Channel. A logo is designed to represent a team, it's area and it's colors.
    Why is this so hard?
     
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  19. Coral Reefer

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    I like it the way it is better but if they did make a change, a small one like the one you designed would be fine. It looks good bro.

    The alternate in this thread is horrid.
    The Dolphins goes from jumping in front of a sun or it's original intent of jumping through a ring of fire to what appears to be a Dolphin riding an orange sled? yeah......
     
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  20. anlgp

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    Actually it has changed quite a bit though I agree with you it's the same basic concept (a dolphin in front of a sun).

    The dolphin has become more centered, the has marks that used to be around the sun are gone. The dolphin itself looks completely different and meaner. Here is a link for a comparison.

    http://www.sportslogos.net/team.php?id=150
     
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  21. Ozzy

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    You my friend are a dying breed it seems. Well maybe not. There are still a lot of younger posters who impress me with their honoring of the logo's tradition. This would be my only gripe with Skape but he has his rights to think as he will.

    I'm going to Tampa in two weeks to see my friend Robbie get inducted to the Florida Skaters HOF and there are a ton of old school skaters (Mike McGill, Allan Gelfand, Monty Nolder, Ed Womble, and maybe Christian Hosoi to name a few) getting together for a session or three. I have not touched a skate in 17 yrs but I think I'll be fine. It's in my blood but just to be sure I just picked up all my safety gear.....lol

    You on Facebook?
     
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  22. Ozzy

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    These are really nothing more than your opinions though. I see all logos as some kind of off branch of the imagination to whatever their teams name is. None of them look real, and all have a touch of cartoon to them. Does that look like a real eagle, or a raven, or a Buffalo. Look kind of cartoonish to me...

    That helmet looks fine right where it is.

    Signed:

    Mr. Traditionalist
     
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  23. truedus

    truedus Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Scapephin,
    I guess the answer to your question would be no, nobody knows where it came from. Sorry I couldn't help.
    It does look nice though.
    True
     
  24. Furious Yellow

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    I still think this is the best concept I've seen.. Should keep the traditionalists happy as well

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    Taken from sporlogos forum: here
     
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  25. TheMageGandalf

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    I HATE the logo we've had now for what seems like forever (since JJ came along)

    I like this LOGO and the 1972 unis in general (and I am not that old: 30):

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  26. SkapePhin

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    I think I actually prefer this to the current logo even though it still has the horrid helmet on. Good find.
     
  27. NickyNapoleon

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    Now where oh where did you find that logo..... :lol:
     
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  28. EdSta74

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    I really like that alternate design. Looks very sleek and modern. I wouldn't mind at all if it was changed to that. I agree with all that say the current logo is too cartoon like. I didnt like it when the change was made from the original design. I wonder how all the "traditionalists" felt when the original design was changed to the current. (seeing as how so many of them are so opposed to another change):wink2:
     
  29. Coral Reefer

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    Can't speak for all of us but it didn't bother me at all.
    The reason being is that it wasn't a "change" it was a "tweaking" of the same concept. Not the same at all. the logo is basically still the same.
     
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  30. opfinistic

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    Add some lasers to the Dolphin's helmet and I'm in.
     
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  31. DrAstroZoom

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    The alternate logo in the first post intrigues me, as it looks rooted in the current design. That said, I'm in no hurry to see the current logo changed.
     
  32. SkapePhin

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    Do you know who made it? Where did you find this? I think you were the user I mentioned had this in the first post...
     
  33. HULKFish

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    That is awesome to see Ozzy! Didn't know either of you were skaters! I was back in the day and took it back up a few years ago. Got a couple injuries and my wife said, "uh-uh!" SWEET! I would skate "the Park" in Ocala and Vans in Orlando among others... Keep rippin'!

    And yeah, the logo is good as is... That new one is pretty descent but doesn't look like a finished product. Let DM rework it!
     
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  34. dolpns13

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    Looks like it should have a freakin laser beams attached to its head!
     
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  35. NickyNapoleon

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    I honestly dont remember where I found it
     
  36. HardKoreXXX

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  37. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    I didn't realize that 1997 was long enough to be a tradition.

    Maybe I am just not a traditionalist, however I found the 1997 change to be a huge one. Saying they are the same concept is like saying the Electrical Superman was the same concept since they both were humans with S's and had one of the same color. Plus it turned the Dolphin into a cartoon character.

    Anything that changes the logo from a silly cartoon character would be fine with me
     
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  39. cnc66

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    Tursiops truncatus looks fine with a helmet on
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  40. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    :yes:

    Not bad Photoshopping old timer.
     

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