Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Why do they create this crap? The game is what they should sell. Not these lame power rangers-like stuff for 12 year old kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Some of these have been pretty interesting and inspired and some have been pretty lame. The Red Wing looks more like an 80's Transformer than a super-human. It would have been more appropriate if the helmet resembled a falcon rather than a hawk, but whatever. I think it bears remembering that Stan Lee was writing comics before science made sense to the common man. I think it's funny that the Canuck can make weapons out of rain, but back when Lee was writing, the Human Torch could knock people around with a flame-hammer. Which is probably why I actually kind of like it. You guys know how Transformers obsessed I am. Oops. That said, the wheels almost look like an afterthought and could have been integrated better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Edi's version of a Red Wings guardian would simply be Lilja's beard. Would that I could actually draw... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I think you guys are analyzing it a little too much. It's just a promotion/gimmick. That's it. Not a comic-purist's wet dream nor a 3rd grade sketch. The NHL (God I can't believe I'm going to defend them :puke:) is just trying unconventional stuff to attract/engage fans. Failure? Pretty much. But I just feel people are taking it a little too seriously. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Which is probably why I actually kind of like it. You guys know how Transformers obsessed I am. Oops. That said, the wheels almost look like an afterthought and could have been integrated better. So wait what's this about Transformers? Are we going to see that hot Australian girl here soon or...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted January 18, 2011 at first i was like but then i was like 2 HankthaTank and wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 So wait what's this about Transformers? Are we going to see that hot Australian girl here soon or...? We call it, "Plastic Crack"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 as has been said, Stan Lee created basically the entire universe. But it was the people after him who expanded on these characters and made them make sense. He's been riding the coattails of his creations for years and now comes across as a incoherent old codger. If the nhl wanted this done right (and it never needed to be done at all,...) they should have got a guy like geoff johns (who wouldn't touch this with a ten foot poll) 2 redwingfan19 and SliderJeff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I agree that you can't take this too seriously. It was interesting in the way that a horoscope is interesting, in that I don't think it will command much attention after their presentation at the All-Star game. Not to mention, I think we will see a familiar, but different Red Wings team after Lidstrom retires. Many of the aspects that he excels in seem to majorly impact the "Red Wing," except that I'm not sure where inadaptability came from. Hudler? How can these characters manage to stay relevant to the teams the represent? It would be interesting if major hockey events, like the trading of a captain, would influence the corresponding character, e.g. the loss of a lover. Profound events like this can result in powerful changes in mindset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Yeah; we're gonna see Joe Kocur paired up with Chun-Li to fight Ryu and Wolverine in the next Marvel vs. Capcom game. No no no....You have that wrong. Joey will be the end boss in that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I was just looking through the Guardian Project this weekend with a friend of mine, laughing at how silly these have been. The super heroes are generally re-hashed X-Men and Marvel characters that are Frankenstiened together to create little more than a mess, really. I also agree that they all have way too many super powers, especially because a lot of them have the same super powers. I think the Red Wing is pretty underwhelming, but I guess it could be worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I hope they make costumes for all of these and have them parade on the ice, just to show how utterly stupid this is. I can see them walking around the ASG weekend events getting on TV and embarrassing the league. 1 redwingfan19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 The whole thing is just dripping with fromage. Time to let it go...then shoot it as it runs away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WMUCarGuy 8 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 One thing I thought was kind of cool was all of the Original 5 guardians have a little "6" patch on their shoulder, but for some reason, the Red Wing does not have one... What gives?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) One thing I thought was kind of cool was all of the Original 5 guardians have a little "6" patch on their shoulder, but for some reason, the Red Wing does not have one... What gives?? A) Bettman is trying to change history and erase the Red Wings place in the original six from the minds of NHL fans (would this make Bettman the criminal The Red Wing figts? hmmmm). B) Stan Lee doesn't follow hockey and thinks the Red Wings are an expansion team. Edited January 18, 2011 by ACallToArms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Stan Lee is eighty-eight years old. This does not add to his legacy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tingnoel 4 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) I still think that a Ted Lindsay Transformer who shoots Little Caesar's Pizza would be a better representation of the Red Wings. (I tried to upload the picture but my computer is fail, so you'll just have to click the link if you're interested in seeing the ridiculousness that is the Ted Lindsay Transformer. Sorry.) Any thoughts on what the "Evil" that they'll all be fighting is? Edited January 18, 2011 by tingnoel 3 wingnut40, HankthaTank and sleepwalker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franzenisgod 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I'm the only fan? Negative. I like the concept but as someone stated, the designs are weak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Granted, most of these "Guardians" have been pretty stupid, but the thing bothers me the most are the powers. Almost every guardian has a main power and then "Oh and he can do this and this and this and this..." Also, someone made an interesting comment on one of the Facebook posts for the project: Why aren't any of the guardians women? I mean, I realize the whole thing is promoting a men's hockey league but I would at least expect to see female guardians for Chicago and Pittsburgh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Yep, these suck. I was also optimistic about it at first, but was worried it wouldn't work well because how do you relate superheroes to hockey? I'd be happier with Casey Jones wearing a Wings jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I didn't know the idea of "NHL Guardians" existed until I opened this thread Me either. You learn something new every day, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 I suspect that the target audiance for the Guardian Project doesn't post on internet hockey forums. My 5 year old brother would probably love these concepts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingmachine 189 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Red Wings already have a super hero... his name is Nicklas Lidstrom. 3 Selliria, ogreslayer and Travis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selliria 76 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Red Wings already have a super hero... his name is Nicklas Lidstrom. Totally gotta be Stevie as head hero honcho. Lids is his trusty sidekick. 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingmachine 189 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Totally gotta be Stevie as head hero honcho. Lids is his trusty sidekick. I had to limit my choice by the current roster. I almost named Stevie but then with all the greats, where do you stop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
