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I'm wondering ... was she making them, posting them, and selling them as posted? Or was she taking commissions where people would ask her to make a RD plush for example? In all honesty, if friends or family wanted me to make a plush of a certain loved character, and I made it and sold it to them (as per arrangements), I hardly see that as infringement. Now, if I made them in advance (and in bulk) and posted them online as items for sale with certain numbers left and a waiting time for more, I can definetly see that as being a business that Hasbro should have every right to shut down. Thoughts?
Quote from: sabathamk on May 24, 2012, 08:24:34 PM I'm wondering ... was she making them, posting them, and selling them as posted? Or was she taking commissions where people would ask her to make a RD plush for example? In all honesty, if friends or family wanted me to make a plush of a certain loved character, and I made it and sold it to them (as per arrangements), I hardly see that as infringement. Now, if I made them in advance (and in bulk) and posted them online as items for sale with certain numbers left and a waiting time for more, I can definetly see that as being a business that Hasbro should have every right to shut down. Thoughts?I don't see the difference... whether she is making them 'to order' or making them 'in advance' does not have any baring on the fact that she is taking copyrighted characters without permission and making a business by selling them for thousands of dollars. Just because a friend or family member asked you to make something doesn't mean it's okay to steal property you have no right to.
Quote from: Dragonflitter on May 25, 2012, 06:30:10 AMQuote from: sabathamk on May 24, 2012, 08:24:34 PM I'm wondering ... was she making them, posting them, and selling them as posted? Or was she taking commissions where people would ask her to make a RD plush for example? In all honesty, if friends or family wanted me to make a plush of a certain loved character, and I made it and sold it to them (as per arrangements), I hardly see that as infringement. Now, if I made them in advance (and in bulk) and posted them online as items for sale with certain numbers left and a waiting time for more, I can definetly see that as being a business that Hasbro should have every right to shut down. Thoughts?I don't see the difference... whether she is making them 'to order' or making them 'in advance' does not have any baring on the fact that she is taking copyrighted characters without permission and making a business by selling them for thousands of dollars. Just because a friend or family member asked you to make something doesn't mean it's okay to steal property you have no right to.This.
it seems hasbro is ok with it as long as the people doing it do not claim to own my little pony and give hasbro credit. hasbro lets it happen as a form of free advertising like the videos on youtube.
Quote from: mlpfan on May 25, 2012, 09:02:40 AMit seems hasbro is ok with it as long as the people doing it do not claim to own my little pony and give hasbro credit. hasbro lets it happen as a form of free advertising like the videos on youtube.Not exactly. Numerous episdoes got taken down from YouTube by a copyright claim from Hasbro themselves. Even the commentary videos are getting hit.
I went and saw her plushies and WOW ! Her quality is something like you see at a Walt Disney Store or a Disney store in the mall..Simply astounding. Don't get me wrong I feel bad for her but, no wonder Hasbro went after her. That and add the fact of the money she was making. This has probably been asked before but due to recent events I wonder if customs ponies will ever be taken under consideration to watch by Hasbro (even though they seem not to have a problem with them at the moment). Personally I hope not, but what if you have someone that orders a custom pony painted in their favorite football teams color and logo or fav. cartoon character ect. ? How can you protect yourself or can you, or are you better off just not doing it?
Quote from: StarSwirl05 on May 25, 2012, 09:10:19 AMQuote from: mlpfan on May 25, 2012, 09:02:40 AMit seems hasbro is ok with it as long as the people doing it do not claim to own my little pony and give hasbro credit. hasbro lets it happen as a form of free advertising like the videos on youtube.Not exactly. Numerous episdoes got taken down from YouTube by a copyright claim from Hasbro themselves. Even the commentary videos are getting hit. but they are not taking all of them down. the ones that say"for entertainment purposes only,i do not own my little pony hasbro does" those stay up.