cropdustdair
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Does anyone here know how I could get a print of the new ROTLA IMAX poster? Double sided 27x40. Sorry, but prices on Ebay are too high. Anyone have an extra?
"Durable vinyl, not cheap product.
Grade A vinyl, top quality, guarantee"
HenryJunior said:Now that sounds like a legitimate, high quality product to me!
JuniorJones said:Thailand?! New! No mention of officially licenced product. This seller is selling these products...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOLDFINGER-...608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a796d78a0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INDIANA-JON...924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cca604a84
...welcome to the murky world of shady vendors who use Lucasfilm images like confetti and rip off unsuspecting fans.
I'm surprised you of all people aren't virulently opposed to the practice!throwmetheidol said:I'm not endorsing this vendor but I will point out that (a) nowhere does it say original (as a matter of fact it's listed under 'reproductions' on ebay) and (b) obviously the product is extremely nice as they have 100% feedback with no negatives (and nice comments in the feedback). Murky is a good word since I seem to notice the double-edged sword wielded on this - no one seems to comment when prop replicas are made and sold (Headpiece, Idol, etc) -- and they've been available under license.
I personally don't mind these items as long as they are clearly sold as that - and not passed off as originals.
Just my 2c worth...
You'll probably be satisfied with it...more or less.Rivers said:I have gone ahead and ordered one.... I will let everyone know how it is when I recieve it.
i ordered one too, i will have to wait and see what it looks like when i get mine , but there is a return policy so if you are not happy you can return it within 14 daysbut you have to pay shipping for the return?Rivers said:I have gone ahead and ordered one.... I will let everyone know how it is when I recieve it.
throwmetheidol said:I'm not endorsing this vendor but I will point out that (a) nowhere does it say original (as a matter of fact it's listed under 'reproductions' on ebay) and (b) obviously the product is extremely nice as they have 100% feedback with no negatives (and nice comments in the feedback). Murky is a good word since I seem to notice the double-edged sword wielded on this - no one seems to comment when prop replicas are made and sold (Headpiece, Idol, etc) -- and they've been available under license.
I personally don't mind these items as long as they are clearly sold as that - and not passed off as originals.
Just my 2c worth...
JuniorJones said:I find your position of condoning this type of behaviour quite distasteful as it is clear that these are illegal copies and unless you have a vested interest in perpetuating a notion that this is an acceptable practice your comments are weak.
There is no “Double Edged Sword” . Lucasfilm hold all intellectual rights to Indiana Jones either artistic or industrial so anyone acting outside of this is acting illegally.
I don’t differ my opinion in regards to replicas. They are illegal. Lucasfilm has taken action on behalf of their legitimate licensees and I understand certain vendors on this board recieved letters back 2008. So, I guess Lucasfilm would agree with me.
Bootlegging damages Lucasfilm along with the merchandising industry that funds Lucasfilm. It damages the brand. Lucasfilm gets no money from their creative effects and potentially effect profits that could mean jobs. (Perhaps one of the many Lucasfilm insiders). It damages licensees especially smaller business where margins are built on smaller profits. There is a more serious side to bootlegging but I guess I don't need to spell them out.
What your advocating is a serious kick in the teeth to Lucasfilm and all those business that have helped you build your collection. As you are constantly pushing yourself as an authority on merchandising I imagine that some people take great store in what you say and you but what your doing is giving them a green light to encourage illegal activities.
Why would you do this? Is there something your not saying.
Originally posted by IMAX
IMAX has announced that the first 500 people to show up at a Raiders screening anywhere get an exclusive collectible poster.
throwmetheidol said:I'm more interested in why you seem to have an opinion on this and yet clutter the boards with your illegal scans from publications. Or is that ok? Because last I checked it is copywritten material you are posting. Just because it is hard to find or out-of-print doesn't make it right. And it sends the wrong message to others that it's ok to post scans and PDF's of this material.
tmtl said:And since you are so high up on your mighty throne - perhaps you should contact figure customisers and tell them to stop what they are doing. And all the prop relica folks that gather at RPF and COW.
tmtl said:As I stated - I don't condemn or condone. But I do take a stand at items that are misrepresented. If it's unofficial then state so. If a reproduction, ditto.
tmtl said:And to add to your list - the new Imax poster is not legally for sale - period. It is theatre managers seeing a market and taking them from their workplace and profiting from this. Paramount/LFL make NO money from this. Movie posters are created for in-house advertising. None of the film companies create them to be resold (I used to be a Branch Manager at Technicolor so I know a thing or two about this subject). Over 90% of movie posters sold are taken from theatres or studio warehouses and sold without the studios permission or knowledge. We spent many years (to no avail) trying to figure out how to curb this. A solution has finally presented itself in that theatre lobbies will be slowly switched to digital poster frames over the next 3-5 years. Goodbye posters, hello JPEG's.
tmtl said:While I'm sure you will continue your rant I will point out that genre films/TV have had bootleggers since the inception of merchandise. It certainly never hurt Star Trek (in fact it helped keep it alive). I do agree with you that if someone is doing a large enough volume they really should be purchasing a license to do things the right way - but I sincerely don't believe some guy selling 20-30 vinyl posters is doing much in the way of damage. And I'm sure Paramount/LFL will be having them shut down on eBay soon enough (and serving them with a cease-and desist).
Rocket Surgeon said:So save your money...
JJ said:Originally Posted by tmtl
And to add to your list - the new Imax poster is not legally for sale - period. It is theatre managers seeing a market and taking them from their workplace and profiting from this. Paramount/LFL make NO money from this. Movie posters are created for in-house advertising. None of the film companies create them to be resold (I used to be a Branch Manager at Technicolor so I know a thing or two about this subject). Over 90% of movie posters sold are taken from theatres or studio warehouses and sold without the studios permission or knowledge. We spent many years (to no avail) trying to figure out how to curb this. A solution has finally presented itself in that theatre lobbies will be slowly switched to digital poster frames over the next 3-5 years. Goodbye posters, hello JPEG's.
Okay, slightly different not sure how it relates to unscruplious vendors but it is an issue of law and the passing of stolen goods. One for the bad-man books but I imagine most buyers bought them in good faith for cinema tgat were allowed to dispose of them as they wish.