Recasting - what can I do ????

[CGClone]

 

[Tan Djarka]

Just as a point of clarification, the Robby C&D situation was not a legal one. It was a pompous, douchebaggery attempt to silence us through fear and intimidation. It did not come from the legal department of any studio, just the warped mind of Fred Barton. Don't think this holds any weight; nobody can stop us from discussing how to make something.

I'm pretty sure any C&D is a precursor to legal action. While his measures may be a bit overboard, I'd bet he's within his rights as a licensee. Hobbyists having the ability and detailed information to make their own Robby replicas could prove a very costly infringement for him.

 

[rollerboi]

:rolleyes Whatever, man.

 

[CGClone]

Wow, not even close there Taj.

 

[Scapey]

*Spayed.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

The 501st says they don't want to police recasting... yet... they have no qualms policing anyone who wants to expose recasters and educate people into not buying from them. Nice double standard.

Did it ever occur to you that the original sculptor of what you're copying might look at you as an un-original "scumbag" who is trading off the works of others?
Why is okay to simply disregard the IP right?
Because it's how people rationalize the illegal processes they are engaged in so they can make back their investment in time and material, an possibly the cost of acquiring an original item.
Again, I don't think it's right to recast, but complaining about is just stupid if it's not YOUR design in the first place.
Worse yet if you don't realize the word is recast not recasted, well it's hard to take your complaint seriously.

Both the sculptor/scratchbuilder as well as the cast from screen used moldmaker does this. This whole hobby does this. Infringing and disregarding IP rights. Wonder why you are in this hobby.

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

The 501st says they don't want to police recasting... yet... they have no qualms policing anyone who wants to expose recasters and educate people into not buying from them. Nice double standard.

It is a curious double standard. I had a similar problem with posting recasting news regarding my PKE wings at some other site.