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Re: Star Wars Elements
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Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:59 GMT
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <36e41df1.21257934@lugnet.com>...
> A general question, and some comments:
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> Question: what parts, new in the SW sets, are people working on? Do
> you have the Parts Tracker updated? I know JVZ has some worked up. I'm
> not finding anything noted as Star Wars in the parts tracker, but if
> somebody has most of a part pre-done, I'd hate to waist time re-working
> on it.
Let's see, I did the 1X4 tile with red stripes, that should be close to 100%
accurate. I did the outer shell of the x-wing windscreen, and the new wing
piece is about 90% complete. I did hacks for the engine and laser parts,
but I'd probably start over on those anyway--I'm oh so jealous of those of
you finding SW sets in stores. I called all over town, and no one had
anything. They just began building a Meyers store here, and the closest one
now is 1 1/2 hours away. If I had the time it might be worth it, but I
don't.
> I think that, for the Parts Tracker, it's worth noting if a part is new
> in Star Wars, even if it's also available in other '99 sets (like the
> triangular signs from the speeder bike set).
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> But the official 'descriptive title' for parts should *not* be specific
> to Star Wars. For example, the light saber blade could be released as
> "Star Wars Light Sabre Blade", or it could be "Rod 4L". I'd go for the
> Rod 4L.
Rod 4L (Lightsable blade)
might by nice. Some parts should definitely be identified as Star Wars (but
preferably placed in another category). Vader helmet, R2 parts come to
mind.
> Another thought: are we going to get LucasFilm mad at us if we model
> parts which are more obviously Star Wars elements? One that leaps to
> mind is the 2x2 medium slope with the "Death Star Trench Computer
> Graphic" (which properly belongs on a HUD, but oh well). Another is
> Darth Vader's helmet. Should we ask their permission, plow boldy
> onward, or avoid these elements?
Bring 'em on! They are Lego pieces now, so what is fair use for Lego is
fair use for SW elements. (Just my opinion, of course--I'm no lawyer.)
-John Van
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