Nope, All they do now is release pictures of the new designs out into the world of the internet and knowing that ALL the team websites will pick them up. All the manufacturers have to do now is check the forums and an instant analysis of the strips is there for all to see. Clever ehhh?
Last year was the same. The new Nike hoops were "accidentally" released and when they got a favourable reaction they were put into production.
The New 07/08 strip can be seen on our forum and you can let us know what you think of it? Most people already think that its a beauty. Here is a link to the thread with the pictures. Hail Hail
http://www.cybertims.com/showthread.php?t=85