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Re: Obvious Chinese Rip-off
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:49:33 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Todd Thuma wrote:
> Doesn't rip offs like this P*SS you off!
Uhm, not really since its not a rip-off.
It's not a copy of an existing set AFAIK. Why get worked up about a clone brand
in an auction that says it fits with LEGO? Nothing factually inaccurate nor is
there any breach of copyright or trademark that I see.
I think you may be getting a little over-sensitive back there in Hogtown. :)
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| (...) I think that Todd is referring to how the set is a knock-off of the Maersk-branded tractor-trailer set that LEGO offered in the 90s. Comparing the picture of the Chinese set, it's clear that they've even ripped off the LEGO box art. Compare (...) (17 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| (...) The Chinese have been doing this for a long time now. I remember seeing sets on ebay from 1999. I believe that they were Castle and City sets. Exactly like the Lego models they copied. I don't think that there is much that Lego can do about (...) (17 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| Oh these guys are famouus for literally scanning the box work/EVEN TUB stickers, putting there logo in the red box, and selling away. ALMOST bought a neat looking bucket, till I noticed the LOGO did not say LEGO. EVERYTHING ELSE was perfect, a (...) (17 years ago, 9-Feb-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| LEGO Fans BE OUTRAGED, Take a look at this eBay auction: (URL) rip offs like this P*SS you off! No wonder LEGO bricks are growing in price. LEGO Company must employ a building full of lawyers going after crap like this. Todd (17 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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