John Harvey
Active Member
What do you think of the "garage kit industry" and do you think it helps or cannibalizes a property's intellectual property? Some defend the scene entirely by saying it keeps the IP alive in the hearts and minds of the fans, grows the fan base in certain circumstances, and offers niche items that would never be brought to market for any number of reasons. For the most part, Star Wars fans have carte blanche to make a wide range of things. Some studios aggressively defend any and all forays into the replica arena with their properties, whether it is for profit or just a "run between friends". Games Workshop comes to mind, as an example.
The spectrum runs the gamut from "I made this one-off because I wanted to own a ______ of my very own" to "a semi-professional group of guys are doing a large run of ________ kits, so place your orders now!". Where do you, as a professional prop maker, draw a line in this equation?
Also - what is your favorite food? (haha, couldn't resist a little kid question)
Hi moffeaton,
It's nice to know you all have such passion, copyright is a problem for us, but we make props every day. Keep up your passion and enjoy yourself. I think that's all that matters.
Seafood and duck and venison. Oh and coffee.
cheers
John