HCG releasing Ghostbusters prop
- Thread starter razorsharp192
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Sorry, I just don't see it. While at first glance they are similar, they are replicas of the same thing so why wouldn't they be? But there are a lot of subtle differences between the two including model lines, components, screws, lights, etc.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it doesn't look like a recast to me.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it doesn't look like a recast to me.
MiamiLoco
Sr Member
Then why delete his comment, block him and then delete other people's comments about it??
Sounds like a corporate-y type response, not many companies like that sort of PR true or not hanging around.
Or, maybe it is recast, and they're being really shady, I don't know. I'm just saying I personally don't see it in the body lines and details comparing the two and I try not to be one to jump on the bandwagon with accusations. If it is recast that's no good, but should be easy to definitively prove as well.
I think you’re looking at a different version of the nickatron trap, stunt vs hero, the HGC trap seems to be a copy or one of nickatron’s hero traps, not the stunt trap you used as comparison. The telltale part are the faux welds behind the rods on the side, they have the exact same pattern on both the stunt and the hero.
Thanks for the clarification.
nick-a-tron
Well-Known Member
You are comparing the wrong trap there. Thats my MK3 semi-hero GB2 trap, HCG used/recast my MK2 hero GB1 kit.
Monkeyboi69
Member
Nick-A-Tron is all your stuff on Facebook? The link in your profile doesn't work.
Intellectual property law is different from country to country. "IF" HC really does use Nick's work as the base for their product, he could have a very strong legal standing. He need to see his own local intellectual property lawyer to legally weigh his options. England does protect it's originators of product design, so he very well may have a very strong case in his own defense for the derivative of his own work.
Then again, HC may have just used his own pictures and go with something else entirely, so Nick's first option is to contact HC and see what really is going on as a first step. If they do not reply, that in itself could help his case later on if they are using his work.
I am not offering legal advice, having studied specifically intellectual law for my business law degree, I am noting that IP laws do differ from nation to nation and he may have rights he can enforce in this situation. Hence he should consider consulting local legal sources to determine such.
Then again, HC may have just used his own pictures and go with something else entirely, so Nick's first option is to contact HC and see what really is going on as a first step. If they do not reply, that in itself could help his case later on if they are using his work.
I am not offering legal advice, having studied specifically intellectual law for my business law degree, I am noting that IP laws do differ from nation to nation and he may have rights he can enforce in this situation. Hence he should consider consulting local legal sources to determine such.
Gold
New Member
Shameful. This is simply theft.
Has Moviefreak commented on this?
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Gotcha, yeah that's not looking great. Maybe a contractor ripped it off, maybe they used one for promo only, or perhaps they did just flat out do it.
Moviefreak stated in another post about Bladerunner blaster quality that they aren't going to comment on behalf of HCG anymore.
Lowberg
New Member
Recasting in general is sad but this is especially sad...Nick has been one of the most respected sellers in the GB community for years.
His castings were always super clean, he took good care of his moulds making sure to replace them at the end of their life, he even did a lot of the cleanup work on parts before sending them out to customers. Really takes pride in his work, and has provided parts to the community worldwide for such a long time.
Out of anyone they could have recasted, they should be especially ashamed for taking advantage of him.
His castings were always super clean, he took good care of his moulds making sure to replace them at the end of their life, he even did a lot of the cleanup work on parts before sending them out to customers. Really takes pride in his work, and has provided parts to the community worldwide for such a long time.
Out of anyone they could have recasted, they should be especially ashamed for taking advantage of him.
I bought one of his trap kits but never got around to building it. It needed a lot of cleanup but otherwise seemed pretty nice.
I don't understand how they can make money off this one way or another. If they only sell 150 at $500 each, that's $75,000 gross, not counting expenses. Seems like a lot of effort for so little money.
I don't understand how they can make money off this one way or another. If they only sell 150 at $500 each, that's $75,000 gross, not counting expenses. Seems like a lot of effort for so little money.
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A little disappointed there is not more support for Nick here. He is an old time RPF'r who is well known for his GB props and sharing information on such.
Any member whose work is taken like this should get support from the prop collecting community, something that was important in the past to the community but seems to be slipping away now. What a shame.
Any member whose work is taken like this should get support from the prop collecting community, something that was important in the past to the community but seems to be slipping away now. What a shame.
Shingouki28
Sr Member
Absofrickinglutley! Nick is a stand up, decent guy. Always been very helpful and honest.
Have HGC or their associates actually addressed this issue yet?!
Well short of putting the word out what is left to do?
As far as I know HCG is not a member of this community so a ban is not feasible.
Besides not buying the recast and giving Nick the business what else can be done?
As far as I know HCG is not a member of this community so a ban is not feasible.
Besides not buying the recast and giving Nick the business what else can be done?
Pop in a word here for Nick, let HC know he has the support of the community behind him. Try to get HC to grow a conscience by doing so.
Community supports it's members, those the see this site only as a resource are going to stay silent so they can get the prop. Which camp do you want to place yourself in?
Community supports it's members, those the see this site only as a resource are going to stay silent so they can get the prop. Which camp do you want to place yourself in?
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