2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

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2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #345 – January 08, 2008, 06:32:36 PM

gotcha. thank you for the clarification.

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #346 – January 08, 2008, 10:13:27 PM

Quote from: gumby;196545

gotcha. thank you for the clarification.

Sure.

This whole thing is a real kick in the seeds. Ether has spent a LOT of time for a stunning calendar (mine came in today - ha, ha).
And those who submitted pictures probably spent some time getting quality photos of their cars.
Just to throw another example out there for everyone, the Coca-Cola bottle is an example I found on a Google search of this whole thing. Say for instance I took a really cool picture of a Coca-Cola bottle I bought at the store. Then I used the image for some sort of poster or mug to sell to the public. Due to the successes of Coca-Cola, that image is instantly recognizable and coupled with a professional photograph, I can sell hundreds of these "personalized" products to "the public." Since these companies developed the designs, they are protected by trade dress laws. Understandably so, these companies have a vested interest in how their designs are portrayed and don't want any Tom, Dick, or Harry using their designs in any manner they want made available to the public for purchase. I guess that's where the permission and/or license process comes into play.
I think our problem is "selling to the public." We are going to email a trademark license contact within Ford to see if there is any hope or see if they can offer suggestions to avoid "selling to the public" and only selling to ourselves.

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #347 – January 10, 2008, 10:06:36 PM

I get the pen 15e bottle reference but I still think it's stupid. How many photos are being sold that have copyrighted or trademarked products in them? Do movie producers have to get permission for every single Ford car that happens to show up in the background somewhere? What about magazines?

I would think a simple disclaimer would be more suitable in a situation like this...

These guys are going through a similar problem with Ford/Cafepress.
http://www.bmcforums.com/showthread.php?t=42402

Hey, I have a black mustang. Think I'll join the forum and contact the creator of that calendar and see if we can come up with an effective solution.

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #348 – January 10, 2008, 10:09:23 PM

https://secure.ford.com/servlet/Satellite/footer/contact-ford/contact-us-email?contactMainTopic=PublicAffairs

good idea?

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Reply #349 – January 10, 2008, 10:34:40 PM

Quote from: Ether947;197070

I get the pen 15e bottle reference but I still think it's stupid. How many photos are being sold that have copyrighted or trademarked products in them? Do movie producers have to get permission for every single Ford car that happens to show up in the background somewhere? What about magazines?

I'm pretty sure the movie industry has agreements with Ford, pen 15e, Pepsi, Nike, etc. etc. They are too big to ignore these types of laws.
As for the photos being sold, again I'm sure the legal ones have gone through these steps. The other ones are in violation and I guess Ford has the right to pull the reigns in on this activity.

Ford sent a multi-page form today for us to fill out. 7-10 days for results. We'll see what happens...

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Reply #350 – January 11, 2008, 05:47:46 PM

yay! i finally got my calendar.

apparently UPS handed it off in indy to the USPS, who for whatever reason decided i needed to wait an extra 6 days before delivery....

anywho, looks great, thanks antonio!

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #351 – January 11, 2008, 07:43:22 PM

Any chance anyone who has received theirs already can take some digital pics of each page and post them up here for us to see? Just wondering what I missed...

Greg

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Reply #352 – January 12, 2008, 11:30:57 PM

Quote from: gunkel04;197239

Any chance anyone who has received theirs already can take some digital pics of each page and post them up here for us to see? Just wondering what I missed...

Greg

The photos I took of the calendar and posted here are dim, not the images in the calendar. We are still trying to get Ford to let us print these calendars for everyone.

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #353 – January 12, 2008, 11:40:01 PM

WOW!

That is ridiculously good looking! I need one :(

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #354 – January 13, 2008, 01:40:34 AM

By the time I get mine, my month will be over... :(:(

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #355 – January 13, 2008, 09:20:20 AM

I hear that ron but it's all stupid government policies!
Looks like Antonio is doing all he can.
On a side note, 3 Canadians in the calendar this year WOOT!,
(and no that is not the reason we are having a problem LOL)

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #356 – January 13, 2008, 11:11:54 AM

calendar looks awesome! Ether outdone himself again!

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #357 – January 13, 2008, 12:46:35 PM

Thanks for posting those pics! That calendar looks awesome!! Hopefully the planets will all align correctly and something will get worked out, I need one bad!!

Greg

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Reply #358 – January 13, 2008, 12:59:54 PM

Wow Antonio! That looks really nice!

2008 Thundercats Calendar - Now Available to Forum Members!

Reply #359 – January 14, 2008, 06:26:14 PM

Quote from: gunkel04;197490

Thanks for posting those pics! That calendar looks awesome!! Hopefully the planets will all align correctly and something will get worked out, I need one bad!!

Greg

Ok, we got approval from FoMoCo to have them printed by CafePress or any other printing company. HOWEVER, we cannot use their online store feature to distribute them. There are a couple of ways we can get them out to forum members - will figure out and post here within a few hours of this post or within a day.

*Update: for forum members who want calendar go here http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=17670

I may not be available next month so don't wait to let me know how many you want.

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