Futurama’s Planet Express Hockey Jersey Design

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I’d like to declare that the Planet Express logo was born to be on a hockey jersey. In fact, one could say the design itself was inspired by retro hockey logos. You could go a step further and say it inspired a recent design fad in the NHL.

The only knock against it would be its color scheme, which has a 1930′s ‘pack of cigarettes’ look featuring salmon and pale yellow. I did my best to work with the colors, coming up with this retro ‘vintage white’ jersey. I actually tried an aqua green jersey with red stripes to mimic the spaceship’s design, but it was ugly. Looked cool, but not something anyone would wear in public. I will post other design variations in the future.

This logo belongs to FOX/Comedy Central, or at least I think so. Everyone is selling a Planet Express T-Shirt as though it were required by law. I don’t see any ™ or ® on the logo as well. Either way I am currently hesitant to make this one available, unless anyone can offer some insight.

UPDATE: Ask and ye shall receive. The Goggles. They do nothing.

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Posted on February 28, 2012, in Geeky Jerseys, Hockey Jersey Design and tagged comedy central, Futurama, Geeky Hockey Jerseys, Hockey Jersey Design, planet express. Bookmark the permalink. 23 Comments.

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back9a | February 28, 2012 at 8:07 am

The color of the ship used in the cartoon is important, in a mild sense. There was a couple episodes that involved a type of Baseball in it, Blernsball. http://theinfosphere.org/Blernsball the numbers on the Jerseys used had more than 2 numbers on the back. they stood out as “33 1/2″ or “11 7/8″…
http://images.wikia.com/en.futurama/images/0/0c/ALeelaofHerOwn.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2733730109_1666de47c2.jpg
food for thought, either way Its an appealing piece Id gladly add to my collection.

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- TmF | March 1, 2012 at 6:31 am
  
  I’m glad that the ship was mentioned. The (potential) jersey should absolutely have the same colour scheme as the Planet Express ship.
  
  http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/off-topic-misc/72671d1223265048-favorite-fictional-flying-machine-planet-express.jpg
  
  2 shades of green with red trim.
  
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back9a | February 28, 2012 at 8:17 am

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3125/2734560012_11147d033a_b.jpg
http://www.americageo.com/foto/Blernsball

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back9a | February 28, 2012 at 8:19 am

http://www.americageo.com/foto/Blernsball

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- Dave Delisle | February 28, 2012 at 9:01 am
  
  Maybe when I do a “Geeky Baseball” spinoff, which I suspect will be a ways away.
  
  I get plenty of requests for Baseball, Basketball, and Bowling (Big Lebowski), so maybe one day.
  
  Rinkgear can only do the conventional 1 or 2 digits on the jerseys.
  
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Jon | February 28, 2012 at 8:27 am

Kinda curious how this would look using the same green as the Wild jerseys. Then again, white is probably the best choice of any colors when trying to work with the Salmon color in the logo.

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Marisa Grimes | February 28, 2012 at 8:31 am

I would wear this proudly!!!

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Bryan | February 28, 2012 at 8:33 am

I’ll just leave this here (seems REALLY appropriate):

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/181/813/1726009-shut_up_and_take_my_money_super.jpg?1317708806

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- Marisa Grimes | February 28, 2012 at 8:35 am
  
  There has never been a more appropriate picture!!! Niiiice!
  
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  - Bryan | February 28, 2012 at 8:38 am
    
    Grimes? Homer’s arch-nemesis…? Haha
Marisa Grimes | February 28, 2012 at 8:33 am

Just promise me, that when you announce this jersey is for sell that you start off the post with, “Good news everyone!!!”

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- Dave Delisle | February 28, 2012 at 8:59 am
  
  Darn rights I will! Though he always follows up that line with bad news.
  
  I should have used it for this post: “Good news everyone! These jerseys will NOT be for sale anytime soon!”
  
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Chris | February 29, 2012 at 7:12 pm

I love the Captain ‘C’! Very nice touch!

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ejsuess | March 1, 2012 at 9:50 pm

I would be curious to at least *see* it in the aqua color of the ship, even if you do think it’s ugly. Haha. You may be surprised with how many people end up liking it!

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- Dave Delisle | March 4, 2012 at 11:03 am
  
  FYI that was added a few days back, forgot to mention it to you in the comments!
  
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  - ejsuess | March 5, 2012 at 7:59 am
    
    Oh sweet! Thanks!
    
    Haha I actually think it looks really cool. My favorite color is green, though, so maybe I’m a little biased?
Russell Roth-Peltz | March 5, 2012 at 3:41 pm

Dear god…Planet Express Ship aqua…words…should have sent a poet…I can’t wait to get my ZOIDBERG jersey. I wonder if Rinkgear will let me get a negative number on it.

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Reggie | March 20, 2012 at 4:51 am

Must have! Available for purchase?

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- Dave Delisle | March 20, 2012 at 11:39 am
  
  No, sorry.
  
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  - Reggie | April 6, 2012 at 4:01 pm
    
    Where’s a suicide booth when I need one?
Russell Roth-Peltz | April 3, 2012 at 11:35 am

Any news on if/when these would be available? Run into any roadblocks?

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- Dave Delisle | April 3, 2012 at 11:53 am
  
  Still trying to make inroads! Same with other designs too. No news yet.
  
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