Viper Christmas tree ornaments..... pic

[RT/10 Dave]

Love em!

As for getting round copyright... Seems a shame... Not sure what to suggest there...

[agentf1]

Originally Posted by Sean Roe

I'm glad you guys like them.
We do too.
Regarding costs for the tree ornament size, they're not much.
Between the stainless steel and machine time, they're probably costing me about $7 each.
I haven't made a larger one yet, but it's the same process. I'll have to make one and see what kind of time it takes.
I've made nine so far and have the Fangs ornament figured out.
Here's the rub, I've already been contacted by the copyright police about licensing.
Apparently, it's about $50K a year to have the right to copy the logo.
I'm not copying it 100% as you can't and have all the material touching after the cut out is made, if that matters.
Anyone have a creative idea on how we can make these and get them out to anyone who wants them this season without getting in trouble?
If we're going to make many (200), I'd like to make them all at once. By the time material is ordered and the parts are cut out and cleaned, it will take about three weeks from today (Dec 12).
Let me know what you guys think.
Regards,
Sean

Does the copyright licensing still apply if you were giving them away. Then we could all just donate money to cover your time and material or give you a monetary christmas gift in return?

These sure would make a nice replacement for that Hallmark Corvette ornament I hang on my tree every year.

[Dave Moore]

i'm in for one of each for the tree

[Achilles99]

In for one of each for the tree as well... thanks Sean!

[Dave Moore]

Originally Posted by Sean Roe

I'm glad you guys like them.
We do too.
Regarding costs for the tree ornament size, they're not much.
Between the stainless steel and machine time, they're probably costing me about $7 each.
I haven't made a larger one yet, but it's the same process. I'll have to make one and see what kind of time it takes.
I've made nine so far and have the Fangs ornament figured out.
Here's the rub, I've already been contacted by the copyright police about licensing.
Apparently, it's about $50K a year to have the right to copy the logo.
I'm not copying it 100% as you can't and have all the material touching after the cut out is made, if that matters.
Anyone have a creative idea on how we can make these and get them out to anyone who wants them this season without getting in trouble?
If we're going to make many (200), I'd like to make them all at once. By the time material is ordered and the parts are cut out and cleaned, it will take about three weeks from today (Dec 12).
Let me know what you guys think.
Regards,
Sean

Check with the local club...we use the logos all the time

[96GTS]

I'd like 3 Fangs, and 1 Sneaky Pete.

[InjectTheVenom]

Sean, what if you put a (c) copyright logo on the back would they be happy then? Not too big of a trouble, makes the copyright guys happy and it wouldn't cost all that much extra to stamp that in no?
For $7 count me in for one confirmed order on a Sneaky Pete for the tree!

[ViperTony]

I want both please!

[JiPi]

I am in for both.

[Sean Roe]

If necessary, I'll give them away as gifts for free and only charge S&H.
Handling can get a little pricey though, say maybe $7.50 per piece.
Takes a lot of time to wrap them.
I'll get the material ordered.
Regards,
Sean

[Nader]

i am in for 2 fangs...

[agentf1]

Originally Posted by Sean Roe

If necessary, I'll give them away as gifts for free and only charge S&H.
Handling can get a little pricey though, say maybe $7.50 per piece.
Takes a lot of time to wrap them.
I'll get the material ordered.
Regards,
Sean

Yes, they are heavy little suckers.

[1000.vipers]

I'm in for a Sneaky Pete! This is a great idea and a much needed addition to my tree!!

[VIPER BAZ UK]

They look a very HEAVY and expensive to ship........
Butwell worth it stick me down for x2 sneaky please Sean

[CAIN MKII]

One pete, one fang for me. Express shipping cost are so expensive nowaday, even for free but very heavy items. lol