sharkyvilla Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 18 hours ago, MrBlack said: Maybe if we hadn't changed manufacturer and badge. As per @NurembergVillan, these things delay the typical timeframe. Of course, Adidas being absolutely huge, very experienced, and probably a far more competent outfit than Fanatics may mean they can actually deliver on time. (I am aware Fanatics supply loads of sports clubs these days but I'm yet to be convinced they're actually any good at it). Reading between the lines of @NurembergVillan's posts I think it is the badge they've trademarked, with the gold lion and the yellow one with the drop shadow used in some places online or whatever. I'm also hoping he has designed the kit too. Adidas seem to have released their template international kits so I suspect we will just get a claret and blue version of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa_Vids Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Somebody is getting sued tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 minutes ago, Jas10 said: New revenue stream - bath bombs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teale's 'tache Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I'd be surprised if the club have given permission for the lion to be used like this, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 18 VT Supporter Share Posted March 18 Maybe we really did get the lion from shutterstock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teale's 'tache Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: Maybe we really did get the lion from shutterstock Nah, there's already been an article posted on here previously stating the process of how it was designed for us specifically and we trademarked it ages ago. What has most likely happened here is that somebody has taken it from Shutterstock (that it shouldn't be on) either because they don't know it belongs to Villa (unlikely), or simply don't think they'll get caught as they are so small, or possibly they know the company is only going to be around for a short period of time so it doesn't matter. From the club's point of view, it is probably a case of trying to find some contact details of the company, sending them a letter politely asking them to stop using the lion with a vague threat of legal action and that would probably do the job. Or they could be like Apple and just take legal action against anyone who's ever considered using a lion in anything. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 14/03/2024 at 15:57, MrBlack said: So if next seasons shirts are already on a pallet somewhere which badge do they have on then and why hasn't a picture of them been leaked? Why haven't the club announced anything knowing that such a leak is incredibly likely given recent history? We only signed the deal with Adidas recently, and that isn't even formally announced so I'd be surprised if they'd manage to design and mass produce the kit already. More likely our kits will arrive later than normal I'd expect (and normal for us is late anyway) I suspect that the reason the Adidas deal hasn't been officially announced is down to some clause in the deal to terminate / buy ourselves out of the Castore contract. Castore will be keen to extract as much as they can out of the limited time remaining. I think it is pretty clear that the deal has been done due to the number of "unofficial" reports through the media and the fact that a certain poster on here redacted himself from further discussions on the nature of the deal. Therefore, I think it is 99% certain that Adidas are already working on / have finalised our kit designs / started manufacture for next season. As serious players in this market and the pretty much confirmed "fact" that we are in their "elite" category - I suspect we'll hear all about our new kits very early after the contract starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa_Vids Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 FA breaking their own rules and then expect to tell Heck/Villa how to consult with fans about heritage & badges/designs. The FA is a total failure on and off the pitch. Why were FAB running to these clowns... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 This will go quickly off topic but using the St George's Cross in different colours on the shirt has been done about 10 times before, they probably just didn't realise how sensitive the flag-shaggers are these days. I bet if they'd consulted the players they would barely have even noticed the detail anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 23 Moderator Share Posted March 23 Keep it Villa please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroesAndVillans Posted March 25 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25 Bit out of the loop with the badge thing right now, does anyone know if the one with the very detailed lion meant to be on a kit is/could be real? Saw it via Footyheadlines and liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted March 25 Author VT Supporter Share Posted March 25 21 minutes ago, HeroesAndVillans said: Bit out of the loop with the badge thing right now, does anyone know if the one with the very detailed lion meant to be on a kit is/could be real? Saw it via Footyheadlines and liked it. The detailed lion badge has been copyrighted along with the previous incarnation of the Heck badge, so as far as anyone knows that will indeed be the new crest and they are just waiting to launch it together with the new Adidas kit and Betano sponsor all together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroesAndVillans Posted March 25 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25 1 minute ago, fightoffyour said: The detailed lion badge has been copyrighted along with the previous incarnation of the Heck badge, so as far as anyone knows that will indeed be the new crest and they are just waiting to launch it together with the new Adidas kit and Betano sponsor all together. Cheers for that mate. Was very keen on it when I saw it, Adidas make very good kits as well so I'm hoping we are in for some classics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) Must be a fake image but, looking at it, if we just got rid of the blue background, the badge might be fine and allow the lion to stand out Edited March 29 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 30 VT Supporter Share Posted March 30 20 hours ago, Jas10 said: Must be a fake image but, looking at it, if we just got rid of the blue background, the badge might be fine and allow the lion to stand out It’s still shit. But it’s far less shit without the blue background 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 The fundamental problem with any version of the proposed new badge is there isn’t enough space above the lion’s head and there is too much shield underneath his feet. The proportions are wrong. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 24 minutes ago, Stephen_Evans said: The fundamental problem with any version of the proposed new badge is there isn’t enough space above the lion’s head and there is too much shield underneath his feet. The proportions are wrong. I know and we are going to be lumped with this for another decade in all probability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 21 hours ago, Jas10 said: Must be a fake image but, looking at it, if we just got rid of the blue background, the badge might be fine and allow the lion to stand out The new ADIDAS kit wouldn't have BK8 as sponsor, would it? Should be Betano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain_Townsend Posted April 10 Popular Post Share Posted April 10 I was deleting old images from my phone and found this. I hope the mods don't mind me posting it here? I still think the round badge was far superior to the Lerner shield. When you see them side by side it really is striking. If they wanted to salvage a win from this whole thing I think a new shield using the colour from the round badge would have been a compromise people could have got behind. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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