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Hi all, I mentioned to the group last week that I would see if I could come up with some logo ideas for the VLC. Well, I've been working on it a bit, and have posted one of the ones I like best so far. Check it out on brickshelf, at: (URL) logo is (...) (24 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hmm, where did everybody else go? Probably down to Seattle... Anyway, I like it! The logo definitely captures the character of our city with the snow/mountains/sky. It's much brighter than incorporating rain into the logo, hehe... Bryan (24 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Ooops... I love the logo. I think it's fantastic. Now hopefully this will update to the news server. I've been having some trouble lately. Any other comments on the proposed logo? I love it. Xan Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in (...) (24 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I thought I'd throw another logo idea up for perusal. Well actually a couple of variations on the same theme. Again, we could use the "woodcut" lego brick alone, without the words, anywhere we wanted to have a more compact "logo". Robin (24 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Same URL to take a look, by the way ... (URL) was going for something a little more "classy", or upscale. Why, I don't know. Is that what we represent? Who knows? Nobody knows. I just liked the look of it. I don't know which of the two styles (...) (24 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I like the logo idea with the mountains the word Vancouver a lot. The only reservation I have is that TLC asked for the "LDRAW" on the studs of the Ldraw logo brick to be removed, so that VLC on teh studs may not be what we want. I can't (...) (24 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I also prefer the mountain one as well. The others are very creative and artistic, but I think the first one truly defines the region in which we live. Xandria Kevin Wilson <kwilson_tccs@compuserve.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) After sleeping on it, I tend to agree with you. The mountain logo captures Vancouver, and is also more "fun" than the other. Maybe I'll revamp the other, and use it on my own lego page, whenever I get that finished ... (or started ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Course, now I'm getting sleepy again, and forgetting things ... I meant to re-solicit any suggestions for changes, improvements, etc. What should be done about the "stud" question? Do you think TLC would choke on it considering that it's a fan club? (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would recommend leaving it as it is. IF Lego gets 'pissy' we just say it's a Mega-BLok... <GRIN> Seriously though maybe sending the 'proof of concept' to Lego would be good. Brad isn't the guy, he's the bulk one. Maybe that Susan From (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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And a custom colour brick... I mean, I would love to have one with a purple brick and others may want other colours. How difficult is it to offer different coloured bricks in the logo? I agree with Dean... I can find out who to talk to... as much I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Extraordinarily easy. Different colours, shadings (lit from above, below, etc.), textures (marble, wood, etc.). No problem. This was essentially my thought. For example, the brick itself in different colours (or whatever) could be (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've contacted TLC's legal department. I'll repartee with him to get this all worked out. I'll let you know as I know. Xan Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39a1bc9d.240481...net.com... (...) purple (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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Dear Alexandria - Thank you for forwarding the URL location of your proposed logo to me. I apologize that it has taken me so long to get back to you. I have reviewed the logo and have several comments. 1. We discourage the use of images of something (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Comments are inlined (please excuse any disparaging remarks ...) (...) That kinda was the idea ... (...) Why thank you ;-) (...) I'll come up with some alternatives. Suggestions? (...) Not likely. We'll just change the logo. (...) I'll put the "(R)" (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I whipped up a quick and dirty modification to the original logo. The "piece" is a top down view of a corner slope, minus the text on top of the stud. Anyone not familiar with Lego will probably not even recognize this image for what it is (and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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dear Robin (and any others who are reading this): Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39ac09f1.113829...net.com... (...) to (...) in (...) glance (...) perhaps I should have sent this to the Lego companies conceptual artist (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I like this logo. I think it's pretty sharp. I especially like the mountains in the word Vancouver. Very stylish. The (r) after LEGO needs to be superscript, though. That is the standard way that the trademark symbols are done, (both TM and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, I'm sorry for my messages earlier. I canceled both of them. I'm having a REALLY bad week and that didn't help any... I keep forgetting that more then just our club can read this forum. I don't really know if that's appropriate. Dean -- (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Guys.... Lego has to protect their IP. That includes their trademarks (be that the word Lego or the image of the brick). If they don't, those things will morph into the public domain... so that in the end Megabloks could advertise themselves as (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This looks very good, Robin. I actually like this corner slope better than the 1x1 brick. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Larry reads *everything*. Or he used to. Dunno if anyone else does. If we want a private forum (like PNLTC has) we can set up a mailing list. I run several on eGroups and find it very easy to use and convenient. It does have the disadvantage (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's because the discussion occured in lugnet.trains and lugnet.trains.org. It is probably a good idea for organizations to set up a private list for internal discussions (NELUG showed the necesity of this with all the bustle about the age (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow!! Leave the forum for awhile, and things heat up!! (...) Right, and duly noted! Thanks for spotting that. (...) Granted. I thought TCL would be a lot more lenient, but I completely understand their position. There is still a lot of room for us (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm not sure I do. It was just a quick mockup, an idea. I'm trying to think of a way to implement Alex's idea. She suggested doing something with the "V". Still pondering, Robin (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <much good stuff snipped> Speaking as a *former* Lego employee (who knows that "Lego" should be in ALL CAPS), protecting their name and image is very important in the company. We were told to never refer to the bricks as 'Legos', they were (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The voice of reason. I agree with you 100%, Kevin. If my tone was too harsh in my reply, I apologize (are you listening, TLC?). I've just never liked the legal crud that we are all forced to put up with (for our protection, mind you) because (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I no longer read everything. It's not possible. :-) But I DO use the web interface, two ways of finding things, looking at the traffic page, and just scrolling backward in the "entire" posting list that you get when you first enter... either (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Right on. Here's to the future. Every club that acts responsibly, does interesting and neat stuff, and builds a good rep with TLC (well, with TLC individuals) makes it easier for the next one to leverage that good relationship and to move on (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org, lugnet.dear-lego)
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yes, to the future. And to messages where playful sarcasm doesn't fly. ok... seriously... 1. the registered symbol is a must. 2. do we want to change the name? I feel that having LEGO (R) in the club's name is important to truly define us. Others... (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If TLC was upset about a 1x1 brick, imagine the kafuffle over this! Unfortunately, we need to make it a little more generic. I'll come up with something "brick-ish", but not too obviously "Lego-ish". I've been super busy the last few days, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I like the corner slope. If you rotated it 90 degrees clockwise, you'd have an L for LEGO, and if you went 45 degrees, you'd have a V for Vancouver... Just some feedback from your sunny neighbour to the east. :-) SRC (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <more good stuff snipped> As a *former* SONY employee, I should quote one of their slogans: "If it isn't a SONY, it isn't a Walkman." SRC Man, these ALL CAPS show up are all over the place... ;-) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would suggest only using the secure group for 'private' or club only discussions. I can get us a fully featured message board if we are interested in such... I think most banter can still be here... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote: I completely understand TLC's position, and will be happy to live (...) With out buyer's Lego would not have any fun... -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What about a Lego montage? Like say a Light Sabre, Castle shield, Tecnic beam, RCX Sensor type thing? Just a thought... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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