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Arlla wrote:
I just feel super lucky that I got the whole family months ago, before they were retired! Just waiting on my emp, now; he’s in the mail…ooooh, the anticipation!!!
Can you please take a photo of the group as a whole when you get your big guy. I would love to see them!
not to stir any pots…but gosh, the Breyer company even encourages repaints and custom additions to their work, and it does not seem to hurt them at all. In fact it means that one person might buy dozens of one model vs a collector who would just buy one. I understand the Windstone company not wanting people to copy thier more unique colors, but really…people have made dragons with gold accents for generations. That is not exactly a new idea. And people have made green or brown dragons for ages too. I understand that the company does not want other companies Mass Producing these, but one hand painted sculpture clearly labeled as an amatur paint job, not from the factory, should never be a problem.
Look at ancient dragon sculptures in Thailand. They have gold accents on wings and lips and horns/claws. They have rainbow scales.
Even Windstone for example decided to do the oriental dragon in a Koi design like I recently did *against their general wishes, but not outright against them*, I would not think they were copying me. I would say hey, I knew it was a good idea and a natural idea for that mold considering that Koi and Oriental dragons are both a huge deal in Asian cultures…its a natural idea to combine them.
None of us (including that girl that did the secret keeper based PYO) intend to undersell Windstones.I just hope this company doesn’t do what Disney has done. They go after each little person who dares to admire their work enough to get a Tattoo of their charater and sues them. It takes away some of the joy.
So yeah I won’t sell any peices that are direct copies of Windstone peices…but I think this is getting a bit blown out of proportion.
I think perhaps the thing to say is that “one can not resell PYO sculptures done in the same designs owned by Windstone Editions”. That way if people really want a tan gryphon to match their set, they can “try” to make one, but they can never sell it later. It makes us feel less trapped as collectors, but does not hurt your copyright or sales numbers! 🙂
WindstoneCollector wrote:I’ll keep an eye out for a Rainbow Emp for you Wolfen (local and a good deal) there are alot of estate sales adn flea markets out this way. Since I live in the middle of nowhere. 😯
god how amazing would it be to find one in a yard sale or thrift store…
Dragonsrest wrote:Will the chicks be done in the pearl?
The auctions say so…I can’t wait. I have to have them too! A loverly pearl family!
Watergazer wrote:The price per ticket is a bit of a problem. $20 is too much, but $5 is too little I think. It all depends on interest though, you’re right.
I say 10 …and you will give a ACEO card to everyone who buys a chance.
Melody wrote:whippetluv wrote:Watergazer wrote:Ugh, why always white!
easiest one to paint?
Yes.
And I really like how well they display too…not hidden in the shadows of my shelf like the dark windstones are! I happen to be sooo excited about this set! Just give us a bit to recover from the paycheck shock before releasing the chicks,,,,,please?!?!!! ha!
Gosh I hope the twins are sold as a set. My heart can’t take seperate auctions again! But its good to see so many of us got these this time. I love the new email system. It really helps!
SPark wrote:whippetluv wrote:someone get me the female!
Got ’em both, whippet.
Thank Goddess! I was at my mothers and she would not let me get on ebay! Sooo upsetting! You rock soo much. PM me your paypal info and I will send over the funds for the female!
ON a side note…this community rocks!
