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(...) Wow, that 'Miniland Chicago' is really nice! Obviously Lego put some effort into researching and creating those models, because they look wonderful. Can't wait to check it out sometime! JohnG, GMLTC (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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Hi folks, Well, I realize I haven't posted here in years, but I thought I'd chime in. There was a pre-opening event at the new LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Schaumburg, IL this morning, so I did a brief write-up on it and posted a bunch of pix. Check (...) (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Legal to sell "reverse engineered" copies of LEGO stickers?
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(...) Actually, I'd like to know whether the projected pricing will by any means match the effort. If so, trying to find original sticker sheets may become very attractive price-wise (since there are usually more than just one type of sticker on the (...) (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I have used vector graphics to replicate logos on occasion, and the nature of the process may give some insight into the legality of this. Say we're duplicating a logo: first, an image or scan of the logo is imported into the vector graphics (...) (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) That guy who calls himself "Onideus" on BrickLink is Matthew Moulton. Enough said. Adr. (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm not sure they'll be able to stop laughing at the idea long enough to make any arguments. But I could be wrong. Cheers Richie Dulin CO Legeaux (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I recall hearing once that the 'copy' has to be at least 15% different to not be considerd plagiarism. Allister (16 years ago, 25-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm not sure it's even physically possible to reverse engineer an image. He could reverse engineer the process used to produce the stickers, but the images themselves can't be taken apart. Even if he's hand drawing each image line by line, it (...) (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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Is it legal to sell "reverse engineered" copies of LEGO stickers? Such as here: (URL) This guy is claiming that because they're "reverse engineered" from the originals that they're not "copies" and are therefore exempt from copyright protection. (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO set 4999 Vestas (please release it)
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(...) Yes I agree. The set should be avaiable to everyone. A set like that should be spread and shown everywhere, also for the important idea to sensibilize people to alternative energies. Only AFOLS can do that, I don't think most of Vestas (...) (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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This is one set that I would buy if released to the public. Great design, PF, pieces on different colors and awesome theme! (16 years ago, 24-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Dear Lego and Vestas Please release set 4999 worldwide. First for Vestas it would be (and already is) great PR. For Lego you got the demand. It's a great set that blends the style of 20 years ago with the present tech of today. (16 years ago, 20-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I would almost certainly buy one of these sets. I would have it at every train show that I participate in. -Ken (16 years ago, 19-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes! Though I appose the limit of 4 - since I would need more than 4 to make a wind farm. Jennifer Boger www.Peeron.com (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) LEGO (...) I initially saw the photos on-line of the LEGO Vestas Energy display at the Hong Kong Airport a few months ago. I fell in love with the display and immediately starting trying to figure out the turbines on the wind mill. At first (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I don't believe there is an "engery" crisis... ;^) (...) Well, at last count, according to (URL) Brickset's entry for 4999>, 104 people want to own this set, so you may be right about the demand. A tres vool trick would be if this was a fully (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Even if Vestas doesn't want this set released to the public, how about releasing a version of the set without the Vestas brand name on it? If there are any other design details specific to a Vestas windmill (or uniform, service truck, and (...) (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I agree whole-heartedly. I for one would like to have the opportunity to purchase set 4999. Cheers, J.P. Manalo (16 years ago, 18-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This is a seriously cool set. It's unique, a great design, and includes Power Functions. I could see this being a big hit with train clubs. I'd buy several. Cale (URL) (16 years ago, 17-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Agreed. Have the Windmill and house on separate baseplates, if they aren't already, so the windmills can be grouped into a wind farm, and the houses into a neighborhood. If this set were available in stores, I'd buy a dozen or more! Give it a (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jul-08, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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