Alien Queen bust re-casts

[obsidian7]

This has undoubtedly been discussed here before, but two questions. (1) Can someone tell me how these can be sold so openly on eBay when they're an exact re-cast/'fake'. Wouldn't Sideshow and/or Stan Winston Studios have some kind of intellectual property right to this mould/sculpt? And (2) does anyone have one/would you purchase one for a significant lower cost than what an original would sell for now on eBay - or no for moral reasons.


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[Collectorcol]

I think they get around it by making no mention of 'Sideshow'

eBay don't care as long as they get their 10%.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Report the auction to Sideshow

 

[Frozen]

Due to the cost of licensing and the price tag on the original pieces. They'll always be recasts.
He's right. Contact Sideshow They'll get Ebay to take down the auctions.

 

[Collectorcol]

There's a few people selling Queen Busts and Warrior Maquettes from China.
Has been for ages.

 

[FACEBOX]

Makes me wonder if the Big Chap LSB recasts will be of better quality than the originals.

 

[Collectorcol]

Makes me wonder if the Big Chap LSB recasts will be of better quality than the originals.

Think the Iron Man LSB recast turned out better.

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

Report the auction to Sideshow

Due to the cost of licensing and the price tag on the original pieces. They'll always be recasts.
He's right. Contact Sideshow They'll get Ebay to take down the auctions.

No point - they won't do a thing - trust me - I've tried MULTIPLE times.

You get "it's been passed to the appropriate dept.", the reported auctions (and re-lists) remain, and you never hear a peep from Sideshow.

Waste of time & effort reporting anything to them.

What's most annoying is that issuing an eBay VeRO (listing cancellation request) takes all of 2 minutes

.

 

[mr.thrifty]

No point - they won't do a thing - trust me - I've tried MULTIPLE times.

You get "it's been passed to the appropriate dept.", the reported auctions (and re-lists) remain, and you never hear a peep from Sideshow.

Waste of time & effort reporting anything to them.

What's most annoying is that issuing an eBay VeRO (listing cancellation request) takes all of 2 minutes

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Sooooo.... Sideshow's supposed to hunt down every recast that pops up? Or take action on everything that's brought to their attention?

 

[67L88Stingray]

Sooooo.... Sideshow's supposed to hunt down every recast that pops up? Or take action on everything that's brought to their attention?

Yes, they should, it is in their own best interest if nothing else.

 

[Intruder04]

I think they get around it by making no mention of 'Sideshow'

Plus it's made from environment friendly transparent resin. So, it's all good

No point - they won't do a thing - trust me - I've tried MULTIPLE times.

You get "it's been passed to the appropriate dept.", the reported auctions (and re-lists) remain, and you never hear a peep from Sideshow.

Waste of time & effort reporting anything to them.

What's most annoying is that issuing an eBay VeRO (listing cancellation request) takes all of 2 minutes

.

I reckon that even if they take action and have the listing down, it'll be listed again under a different user/ID. And continue to sell. We shouldn't forget the fact that Sideshow itself sources their products from China and getting their hands on a mold isn't all that difficult for these recasters.

Sooooo.... Sideshow's supposed to hunt down every recast that pops up? Or take action on everything that's brought to their attention?

Logically, yes. As a business, they should take measures to arrest if not entirely curb the sale of counterfeits based on their products.

 

[darkmummy]

If that's the recast queen bust, then sideshow should contact them for sure, ask them for the mass produce of future alien LSB instead of to sue them.
Cuz their quality is definately better.

 

[Collectorcol]

Don't sue... Employ!

 

[GeneralZodLives]

If that's the recast queen bust, then sideshow should contact them for sure, ask them for the mass produce of future alien LSB instead of to sue them. Cuz their quality is definately better.

Agreed

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

. . . I reckon that even if they take action and have the listing down, it'll be listed again under a different user/ID. And continue to sell. We shouldn't forget the fact that Sideshow itself sources their products from China and getting their hands on a mold isn't all that difficult for these recasters . .

eBay VeRO works - period. All you need is a few daily eBay automated searches emailed to you and nuke them as they crop up. They slowly die down and then go away completely - trust me - I use it.

But Sideshow are too lazy and/or can't be bothered.

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[Intruder04]

^A mole at Sideshow?!

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=156635&stc=1

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=156639&stc=1

If that's the recast queen bust, then sideshow should contact them for sure, ask them for the mass produce of future alien LSB instead of to sue them.
Cuz their quality is definately better.

That's well done indeed.

 

[mr.thrifty]

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If that's the recast queen bust, then sideshow should contact them for sure, ask them for the mass produce of future alien LSB instead of to sue them.
Cuz their quality is definately better.

Don't sue... Employ!

Agreed

Sooooo.... Now sideshow should employ them?

 

[Collectorcol]

He was suggesting the recasters are doing a better job with less issues.

I thought it was funny... Not serious just funny

 

[Underworld54]

I'd buy that recast for sure, looks good.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

Considering the market price for the original, the recast isn't looking like a bad option. I know, I know--recasts are bad. Shame on me for thinking it.