Good thing you did because if AAMPAS gets wind of it they would be knocking on your door too and you would be out the statue as well as your Money.
Academy Award / oscar.
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Adam C.
Sr Member
Well it didn't look like he was making them, just selling one that he already owned.
Adam C.
Sr Member
I don't see how they could have any authority to do that as long as no one was involved in doing a ''run'' of them or something like that. Maybe I'm being naive though...
Someone is still profiting off of their trademarked icon. That's illegal, and they leave no room for a grey area...like most of the fabulous people who allow us nerds to quietly replicate and sell their designs here.
They've come down on people just for OWNING a replica statuette. So something tells me they won't give the winner of that auction any option besides shipping the replica to them or destroying it outright.
It really is a shame they can't just let us fans have fun.
-Nick
Trust me they have all the authority they need.
They vigorously enforce their copyright of Oscar and have done so in the past.
They vigorously enforce their copyright of Oscar and have done so in the past.
jedimaster
Sr Member
The statue is good but the base is definately wrong.
Adam C.
Sr Member
Looks like somebody got a pretty good deal for $17,000.00 grand, huh? (Too rich for my blood...) :lol
1948 Oscar Statue Academy Award for Visual Effects | eBay
1948 Oscar Statue Academy Award for Visual Effects | eBay
BULLITTS
Active Member
I know this is an old thread, but anyone thinking of revisiting this topic... READ THIS CAREFULLY --->
Regulations | Legal Notices | Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Regulations | Legal Notices | Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Man... Is it possible that no one is allowed to reproduce this thing?!?
I mean, I can do whatever I want as long as I don't sell it, right?!?
I mean, I can do whatever I want as long as I don't sell it, right?!?
Man... Is it possible that no one is allowed to reproduce this thing?!?
I mean, I can do whatever I want as long as I don't sell it, right?!?
I recall someone just "having" a replica in their collection, and it showed in the background of a photo they posted on their website.
They were contacted and had to destroy the piece and ship the cut up pieces to the academy as proof.
So they tend to crack down even if you are not selling them.
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Seriously?!? And if not?!? :lol
Well, I know that's about what happened with the replica I HAD (as explained earlier in this thread in case anyone form the Academy is looking). I had taken a picture of a couple replica I was painting for someone and they got me through that SINGLE picture. The saddest part is that I never posted the picture publicly - it was just hosted on my own server to show someone privately and I forgot to take it off.
Cut to a few years later, a few RPF members with an axe to grind sent the picture and server location to the Academy. They knew it was there because they had cleaned out my open server a few months/years before. I recieved the C&D just a few days after my server logs showed access to the picture (from the members via their IP addresses) and the access of the picture by the academy's legal firm (also by IP address). Whoops
Like I said before - it's one of the few things in this this hobby you just DO NOT mess with or even think about messing with.
Cut to a few years later, a few RPF members with an axe to grind sent the picture and server location to the Academy. They knew it was there because they had cleaned out my open server a few months/years before. I recieved the C&D just a few days after my server logs showed access to the picture (from the members via their IP addresses) and the access of the picture by the academy's legal firm (also by IP address). Whoops
Like I said before - it's one of the few things in this this hobby you just DO NOT mess with or even think about messing with.
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
You made mold by yourself? There are still oscars out made from plastic sold in stores in the 80s and 90s, which are casted and these casts were sold from time to time... But they look bad...
Of course the academy has every right on these oscar stuff, I just wonder if they have any legal basics for international actions...
With our burgeois exactly laws, I guess they have to prove that someone owns one...
I guess, even if someone would own one, he better take care that this thing officially is owned by this other guy...
Of course the academy has every right on these oscar stuff, I just wonder if they have any legal basics for international actions...
With our burgeois exactly laws, I guess they have to prove that someone owns one...
I guess, even if someone would own one, he better take care that this thing officially is owned by this other guy...
That's right keep poking the bear. :rolleyes
You made mold by yourself? There are still oscars out made from plastic sold in stores in the 80s and 90s, which are casted and these casts were sold from time to time... But they look bad...
Of course the academy has every right on these oscar stuff, I just wonder if they have any legal basics for international actions...
With our burgeois exactly laws, I guess they have to prove that someone owns one...
I guess, even if someone would own one, he better take care that this thing officially is owned by this other guy...
Agreed. The absolute, single-most volatile topic one could ever dare even discuss on this forum.
Seriously, these guys will rain hell on anyone even thinking about offering a replica. I say burn this thread, sprinkle it with salt and bury what's left.
It's just understood you don't screw with this one.
Seriously, these guys will rain hell on anyone even thinking about offering a replica. I say burn this thread, sprinkle it with salt and bury what's left.
It's just understood you don't screw with this one.
That's right keep poking the bear. :rolleyes
You made mold by yourself? There are still oscars out made from plastic sold in stores in the 80s and 90s, which are casted and these casts were sold from time to time... But they look bad...
Of course the academy has every right on these oscar stuff, I just wonder if they have any legal basics for international actions...
With our burgeois exactly laws, I guess they have to prove that someone owns one...
I guess, even if someone would own one, he better take care that this thing officially is owned by this other guy...
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Just interested, that's all... Is that such a taboo, that even talking about is forbidden?
Believe me, stick is not long enough to poke the bear, I don't even try to serach for a stick that is long enough... It's just a topic, that interests me... :$
Believe me, stick is not long enough to poke the bear, I don't even try to serach for a stick that is long enough... It's just a topic, that interests me... :$
As Ry pointed out and even a member here who was spanked by them pretty simple to understand you don't mess with them.
Wondering if they can prosecute you overseas is just bringing unwanted attention to this board and you can bet they are watching this thread :facepalm
Wondering if they can prosecute you overseas is just bringing unwanted attention to this board and you can bet they are watching this thread :facepalm
Just interested, that's all... Is that such a taboo, that even talking about is forbidden?
Believe me, stick is not long enough to poke the bear, I don't even try to serach for a stick that is long enough... It's just a topic, that interests me... :$
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Ok... Let's leave at it that...
I don' want to make any trouble and I'm sorry if I don't show the seriousness this topic brings with...
I just asked myself, what so special about the golden guy and why the copyright is more rigorous than others... I am very interested in laws and especially these prop topics in combination with copyright and laws are always interested for me...
If I pushed my finger to deep in the hornet's nest, feel free to delete my posts or edit them...
Sorry to everyone, who felt uncompfortable with this topic. I apologize...
