[THEDARKONE508]

hasbro found a way to mess with black major. but i dont think he actually cares.

[xasonnex]

Toyguru did a video on bootlegs that's a decent watch. If I may paraphrase: It all comes down to how much effort and cost a company is willing to put into ending the bootlegger. "Is the juice worth the squeeze?"

In the case of Stan Solo, they may think that since most of the bootlegs are companion pieces, they may be doing more good than harm to their lines.

I'm sure Black Major is on Hasbro's radar, but since O-ring is barley on Hasbro's radar to begin with, they aren't going to put much into hunting him down.

[TheRealDubya]

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Originally Posted by IzzyTipsy

Disney, the masters of copyright law? Aren't most of our copyright laws because of Disney? Pretty sure they'd find a way.

If one is determined to see barriers and "rules", the world will be what they seek.

Again, the ACTUAL amount of money moving around is a flea on a flea on an atom to Disney's accountants.

[BizCopperhead]

I would bet counterfeit action figures aren't even on Hasbro's radar anymore. The impact on sales isn't even measurable, and it costs them a fortune to enforce.

Most of the sale of counterfeit items goes on in countries that don't care about international trade laws anyway.

[TheRealDubya]

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Originally Posted by BizCopperhead

I would bet counterfeit action figures aren't even on Hasbro's radar anymore. The impact on sales isn't even measurable, and it costs them a fortune to enforce.

Most of the sale of counterfeit items goes on in countries that don't care about international trade laws anyway.

Yup!

BTW I lived in good old Tomball for 3 months once upon the 1990s. Lovely region, great folks and food.

[GoodGuy9]

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Originally Posted by karamazov80

Yeah, if it comes down to it, I'll go a good 3 days without food before I compromise on getting toys. Live life with integrity or don't live at all is my motto.

I've passed up getting meals on the way home from work, opting to have sandwiches when I get home because combo meals cost half the price of figures

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Originally Posted by BizCopperhead

I would bet counterfeit action figures aren't even on Hasbro's radar anymore. The impact on sales isn't even measurable, and it costs them a fortune to enforce.
Most of the sale of counterfeit items goes on in countries that don't care about international trade laws anyway.

It's like those dozens of counterfeit mobile games obviously trying to copy big titles but they're too inferior to even pursue

[Ford]

Why bother with counterfeiters when legit companies make figures that not only look like Joe's, but use the same sculptors? I used to wish as a kid that all the DC, Marvel, Mask, etc figures would be made like Joes, but the ME figures proved that would have been a mistake.

[Maxwell]

Haven't jumped into this thread for a while so forgive me if this has been discussed..

Has there been any talk, speculation, or inside-info regarding the "rumored" TF/O-Ring Crossovers (Triple-T and Thunder Machine)?

My initial excitement for these products has turned to doubt. As in, Maybe Hasbro isn't moving forward with these products after all.

[GoodGuy9]

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Originally Posted by Maxwell

Haven't jumped into this thread for a while so forgive me if this has been discussed..

Has there been any talk, speculation, or inside-info regarding the "rumored" TF/O-Ring Crossovers (Triple-T and Thunder Machine)?

My initial excitement for these products has turned to doubt. As in, Maybe Hasbro isn't moving forward with these products after all.

No, didn't mention o-ring in the latest stream but supposedly there's going to be some reveals closer to the end of the month but no mention if it's o-ring

[IzzyTipsy]

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Originally Posted by TheRealDubya

If one is determined to see barriers and "rules", the world will be what they seek.

Again, the ACTUAL amount of money moving around is a flea on a flea on an atom to Disney's accountants.

Of course, we saw them shut down then buy the Space Walls guys and basically put them out of business.