I like Cat's idea of limited custom trading cards of the players that are ONLY available by going to the game when they give out the card(s). I also hope they continue the series of small posters that they gave out last year (or was it two years ago?) at every home game.
Mo to Rebound Steve to play Defense Cuttino to Pass (to himself doesn't count) Kelly to Play Un-Cato like Steve to run the Break Cuttino to stop "Jacking" Off Some Rice in the Keyway An Eddie Punching Doll Walt to go Away Dream Doll with Dumby, which it spits out The concept of Defense to be Introduced at Training Camp Beat the Clippers Night Free Beer "See where the real fans sit Night" - also known as Switch seat night - court side to nose bleeds and vice versa Fly Aussie fans to the Game Night All of this should easily be acheived if Les use the Millions he just got!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have anything to add, but I like the idea The Cat had about Rookie Trading Cards or , perhaps all player trading cards. Oh, and I LOVED the MOOCHIE CHIA HEAD!!!
I'd like a Rockets duffel bag. I got an Astros duffle at a game like 8 years ago and I still use it. A Rockets duffle would be awesome.
couldn't agree with you more smeg! This should be implemented straight away (will settle for "done by the all-star break" ). lots of cool ideas. the cards and the chia head are great ideas. how about promo videos (5-10min) of ROX game, practice and/or off court footage of all players. Lots of dunks and good music, and they could have a great product. Different players on different tapes released throughout the season (this will allow them to get real footage of rookies in ROX uniforms), and you have another collectable set of ROX stuff.
-Team photos 8x10 type are pretty cool. -Rockets window stickers (the clingy type) and one sticky type -Window flags -Mouse pad and wrist pads -neoprene foldable koozies -Plastic mugs with logo ...I'll think of more.
CD's with a tribute to Dream on them Trading cards (sportflics type thing) with police tips on back for kids Key Chains with player, mascot, and dancer photos Teddy Bear Bumper Stickers Dream Tribute Pennants Rocket Stickers Team coloring books
1. free food when rockets score 100 points. ( a la mark cuban and free chalupa games) 2. I would love to have an old rockets jersey ( say first 100 fans that come in , call it "jersey day" game). 3. Autographed posters of the team. 4. t-shirts 5. nerf basketballs (mini size) with rockets logo. 6. i'm running out of things : so more food.
Take a page from the Astro's book. They have a "Jersey off the Back Day" where after the game some luck fan(s) get a jersey off the players back. This would be cool, to get the jersey off the player's back after a game. I also like the trading cards, duffel bag, posters, afro-wigs(moochie night), and the headbands.
I think in general, the giveaways that make me want to come out are things that are kind of cool/silly and immediate to the moment. Another Rockets logo T-Shirt just aint gonna do it. Something like: A giant eyeball, complete with eyelids, that I could "Wink" whenever Francis goes off for 20. Or a pair of wolf ears like those bunny-ears on a hairband that they used to have on the Playboy bunnies so I can express my appreciation of the 'wolfpack'. In other words, something to capture the playfull nature of this team that will make me think of it. Bobble-Heads are cool and all, but 10 year's from now they're going to be the sports equivelent of parachute pants and a sweet 'Dwayne Schintzus style mullet-cut'. In otherwords I'll be embarased that I ever wanted one. Give me something new, that will always make me think of how much I loved this team. For that, I might buy a ticket when I otherwise might not.
T-shirts and duffel bags sound cool. I just hope they dont create the chaos that the dang hakeem heads did. I remember that line stretched forever....... I would like a discount ticket night or a buy 2 get 1 free or something like that.
Put one of the players on the mic every few games so they can thank the fans for coming out and supporting them...
Jeff, Please tell me you are going to take my ideas, especially the Mo rebounding one to the Rockets Brass (and the fly the Aussie to the game night) Smeg
