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Re: LEGO Company Welcomes Adult LEGO Enthusiasts
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:52:55 GMT
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In lugnet.general, John Rudy writes:
In lugnet.lego.direct, Eric Joslin writes:
In lugnet.lego.direct, James Powell writes:


I don't mean to seem defensive, I know this isn't my fight, but IMHO James
is in the right with his comments.

Only if you include your modification about selling it.

BTW, where does the law stand if I buy a legitimate set of plans for a set.
I then put together 10 copies of the set out of loose bricks I own and sell
them.  I'm I in the wrong?  Is this similar to blue prints for homes?

Steve Martin



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  Re: LEGO Company Welcomes Adult LEGO Enthusiasts
 
(...) The same as doing it with software. You own the rights (in my case) to make unlimited copies for personal use. You can sell the instructions (with or without the bricks) but if you do so, you must destroy all copies in your possession or (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general)

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  Re: LEGO Company Welcomes Adult LEGO Enthusiasts
 
(...) I think what James is saying here is that if you copy his design outright and sell it. THIS breaks copyright laws, and is comperable to selling bootlegged CDs. (...) You would be fine, again, using this for your own enjoyment, but not to sell. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general)

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