Lions Unveil New Logo, Uniforms (Pictures Included)

by Sean Yuille on Apr 20, 2009 1:19 PM EDT in News Comment 34 comments

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Although the official unveiling of the Lions' new logo and uniforms was today, we already saw the new digs last month. The logo that leaked out on NFL.com was, in fact, the new version of Bubbles. On top of that, the logo slick that included a color palette, logos, uniforms, and helmets (the one I posted earlier today), is actually almost exactly the same as the official one. There was a small difference with striping, but that was it.

Here is a closer look at the Lions' new look:

Here is a detailed look at the uniforms via the official logo slick. It is identical to the one I posted earlier today except there is a little bit more black striping on the jersey in the official one.

Basically we have already had a discussion about the new logo and uniforms, but feel free to leave your thoughts on the Lions' new look.

(Click here for a video of the unveil.)

Poll

Do you like the Lions' new look?

Yes, it was time to modernize Bubbles

2657 votes

No, the old Bubbles was better

682 votes

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How it should have been

A little different than the new logo i had before, even better actually with the detailed details on the paws, the mane is wicked, mouth and eyes changed perfectly.

Maybe they leaked that logo on the truck so they could get early input on the new logo for more minor tweaks.

by BIGWalt2990 on Apr 20, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How the Uni should be

1 word:
Throwback.
There was something about those throwbacks – They were business like. If I were in charge, that’s the direction that I would have gone.
Also, you guys do know that Bubbles isn’t the official name of the mascot, don’t you? It was made up by Art Wegner (sp?) a while back…
JCB

by JCB_MI on Apr 22, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK I guess

I’m more worried about the draft. If the Lions draft Stafford and pay him $40 million guaranteed(which is the dumbest move ever given our teams situation) I will move to Minnesota and become a Vikings fan.

by I3usdriver on Apr 20, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We'll hold you to that...

By the way, you might want to pack your bags…

by DrewsLions on Apr 20, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha...

right.

by lions_sucker on Apr 20, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

I think I would rather not watch the NFL at all than become a Vikings fan. There’s just something about those purple jerseys…

by ImPuLsE on Apr 20, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What else are they going to do?

I’d probably go with Curry, and start shoring up defense. But I guess taking a QB isn’t all that bad if you’re stuck with the first pick. I would just hope that they have a plan to bring him along and not ruin him. In my opinion, Joey Harrington and Chas Batch would have done far better in their NFL careers had they gone to someone else that knew how to bring along a QB.

JCB

by JCB_MI on Apr 22, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I resent that...

The Lions have made far worse decisions…

I’ll grant that is a feat….but the Lions have pulled it off on numerous occasions.

by Calvinisouronlyhope on Apr 23, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it just fine

But we should look for a new name for “Bubbles”, not a very fierce name. Of course, I would recommend waiting ’til we see how they do this season, maybe “Bubbles” will be right for the team. But there is no way I am going to root for the Vikes, even if they make the mistake of drafting Stafford first…I am used to the Lions making mistakes with their first pics lately!

by ftblphan on Apr 20, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There's one very loud boo in that video...

…and i’d have to agree with it. Not a big fan of this logo at all, or changing it all together. If anything, they should’ve went back to the throwback Lions logo. This one looks too cartoonish and reminds me of an Arena League team. Don’t mind the uniforms, just hate the logo.

by giggy09 on Apr 20, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Amen

I don’t really count this as a real change. Just doodling on the old logo with a silver crayon. If they wanted to change it, they should have done a retro logo. If the halfassed logo redo is any indication of their rebuildiing efforts, We’ll be asking if we should draft a QB or MLB with the 1st choice overall again in 5 years.

by ATL Lion on Apr 20, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And please

don’t even talk about the new lettering.

by ATL Lion on Apr 20, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

by angrysmurf on Apr 22, 2009 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chant

Did anyone go to the unveiling? Just talked to a friend that said fans were at the event chanting “Don’t Draft Stafford” over and over again… anyone hear it?

by calvins got a job on Apr 20, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

check this out

http://davebirkett.blogspot.com/2009/04/lions-fans-want-curry.html

by giggy09 on Apr 20, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Balls...

Lewand’s comments are pretty much an unspoken confirmation that they’re drafting Stafford. I guess we can hope it’s Smith, but based on the way he phrased things, they’re certainly not drafting Curry.

by AZ Yooper on Apr 20, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, AZ

He specifically commented on building a team from the inside-out. I watched the whole thing. I’m certain it’s Curry or Smith. More on the Curry side, cause Peterson doesnt have his 59 number yet on the Depth chart. Even Pacino has a number. and there are a couple players that have duplicate jersey numbers, why hasn’t Peterson been assigned a number?? Just cause he wore 59 in mini camp..he is the ONLY player on that whole list with no number…

by BIGWalt2990 on Apr 20, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Certain, hey?

Curry might be the pick, but I think you’re reading a little too deeply into the jersy number thing. The Lions usually have a lag in posting the correct jersey numbers on their website. Been like that for years. Maybe Peterson’s not sold on keeping that number yet. He wore three different numbers with Seattle, so slow down on the draft predictions based on jersey numbers. If you have a little inside info to share, great. But not this guarantee based on speculation stuff.

by DrewsLions on Apr 20, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it was streaming

Fox2 and detnews.com had live streams, hopefully someone recorded it.

by BIGWalt2990 on Apr 20, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is the best move the Lions have done since drafting Barry Sanders

I’ve already forgotten how the old logo looked.

Now send your first round pick to Seattle so we can have one of those bad @ss OL everybody’s talking about. We’ll even take Stafford off your hands.

by Blazersaurus on Apr 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

some of the fans who attended

some of the fans were chating curry curry curry kind of like the old barry barry barry chant

by Detroit_lionchief on Apr 20, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LA Lions

Too many teeth on the current logo. Also, the tooth should be stained cigarette yellow.

by Beerabelli on Apr 20, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate

the new number styles

by beef99 on Apr 20, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love the changes

I heartily disagree with those saying the Lion looks cartoon-y or like an Arena league logo. Have you looked at half the logos in the NFL (Panthers, Rams, Texans, etc.)? I think it still has kind of a classic look, just with a little more edge. I actually wish they would have tweaked the uniforms a bit more and made the blue a little darker, but otherwise this all looks awesome.

by AZ Yooper on Apr 20, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree, new logo and uniforms are awesome

I think it looks great. The numbers look kinda like the Jacksonville Jaguars uniforms. They look better at the new detroit lions store where you see the actual jersey.

by momentumchange on Apr 20, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jaguars are actually unveiling their new unis on Wednesday

Lol

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by Sean Yuille on Apr 20, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still looks like an animal cracker

by JazzyBBP on Apr 20, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the new logo

The uni’s haven’t changed that much so I can’t say I’m unhappy.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 20, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

bring back blue road pants and black home jersey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! new changes ??? no changes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by wldbll82464 on Apr 20, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess...

I just want to see them start winning. When’s that gonna happen? and yes, I prefer the black jerseys.

by WHITEDINGO on Apr 20, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

These uniforms

Remind me of the Carolina Panthers. Would prefer they went back to the older blue. I like the logo and text, though.

by Slick-ish24 on Apr 21, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i like the update...

however compared to the rasterized leaked logo i like the leaked one better, namely because of the more angled eyes and wider mouth. check out the link below and you’ll see what i mean:

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7760/leakedvsnew.jpg

ah well… we’re stuck with this one now, at least it’s an improvement and i like it, but i can’t say i love it…

by BriansLions on Apr 21, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

better, but still...

I still looks like the lion has taken too much Viagra.

by Tigernut on Apr 21, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap logo

WHY WHY WHY?

I don’t mind the lettering (even the miller Lite “L”), even if it’s a little weak. But filling in the blank on the silouette of the Lion is cut rate, bush league design work. Did Ford draw it himself?

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Apr 21, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs