Botcon Custom Class figure revealed!

bettis211 · 04-26-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by payton34

I've always wondered, if they lost the rights to the Shockwave name, why not put "Decepticon Shockwave" on the box? It worked for "Autobot Jazz" and "Turbo Tracks".

They can't avoid trademarks by putting Decepticon or Autobot in front of a name they don't have the rights to. They do that to strengthen names they already have the rights to, which they tend to do with names that are considered too generic to protect on their own, e.g. dictionary words such as jazz and tracks.

MaxGoof · 04-26-2012, 01:10 PM

Wow, I'd be lying if I said I thought this was awesome. I'll wait for the WFC Shockwave. This is... ick.

Cobra · 04-26-2012, 01:15 PM

I like the figure, but I don't think it is a great figure. I would have liked one, but there is no way I'm paying 10x cost of the class that is just insane.

hordeall · 04-26-2012, 01:23 PM

Why do these figures sell for so much when the class gives them away?

Boy Blunder · 04-26-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hordeall

Why do these figures sell for so much when the class gives them away?

Because only the people who got into the class are 'given' the figures.

Limited entry to the classes + cost of entry to class = expensive figure limited to... what, less than 200 pieces?

Cheebs · 04-26-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by payton34

I've always wondered, if they lost the rights to the Shockwave name, why not put "Decepticon Shockwave" on the box? It worked for "Autobot Jazz" and "Turbo Tracks".

It is two separate issues.

Issue #1:
You can't trademark the name "Jazz"! That's...like...a word, man. Jazz is for everybody.

OK, how about "Autobot Jazz"? Can I do that?

Yeah, sure man. "Autobot Jazz" is not an actual thing. Knock yourself out.

Issue #2:
You can't trademark the name "Captain Picard"! That's...like...somebody's property, man. "Captain Picard" belongs to his owner.

OK, how about "Autobot Captain Picard"?

...No, man!

Runamuck · 04-26-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheebs

It is two separate issues.

Issue #1:
You can't trademark the name "Jazz"! That's...like...a word, man. Jazz is for everybody.

OK, how about "Autobot Jazz"? Can I do that?

Yeah, sure man. "Autobot Jazz" is not an actual thing. Knock yourself out.

Issue #2:
You can't trademark the name "Captain Picard"! That's...like...somebody's property, man. "Captain Picard" belongs to his owner.

OK, how about "Autobot Captain Picard"?

...No, man!

I totally read that in Chong's voice.

Swoop Dogg · 04-26-2012, 04:48 PM

Man, I can't believe people are willing to pay $1,000 for this figure. There are at least 3 completed eBay listings where people paid a "Buy It Now" price of $1,000.

Wow. Congrats to those who made a $900+ profit on this figure! I'd do the same thing.

ShockaNdMagnus · 04-26-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Swoop Dogg

Man, I can't believe people are willing to pay $1,000 for this figure. There are at least 3 completed eBay listings where people paid a "Buy It Now" price of $1,000.

Wow. Congrats to those who made a $900+ profit on this figure! I'd do the same thing.

A bunch of poor saps. Oh well. Lol

NC Bulkhead · 04-26-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Swoop Dogg

Man, I can't believe people are willing to pay $1,000 for this figure. There are at least 3 completed eBay listings where people paid a "Buy It Now" price of $1,000.

Wow. Congrats to those who made a $900+ profit on this figure! I'd do the same thing.

No kidding. If I could flip that bastard for $1,000 I'd do it too. I don't blame the sellers. I kinda feel sorry for the people that decide to pay that much for it. But it's their money.

04-26-2012, 01:15 PM	#223
Cobra Have been lost for awhile Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 251 Location: MS/AL Border Collection Count: 100+	I like the figure, but I don't think it is a great figure. I would have liked one, but there is no way I'm paying 10x cost of the class that is just insane. Cobra's Feedback Cobra's Trades Looking for a Bishoujo Catwoman & Rogue. If you know were I can find them for a good price, Please PM

04-26-2012, 01:23 PM	#224
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Swoop Dogg TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,694 News Credits: 1	Man, I can't believe people are willing to pay $1,000 for this figure. There are at least 3 completed eBay listings where people paid a "Buy It Now" price of $1,000. Wow. Congrats to those who made a $900+ profit on this figure! I'd do the same thing. Last edited by Swoop Dogg; 04-26-2012 at 04:50 PM..

04-26-2012, 01:10 PM	#222
MaxGoof Preordained Soul Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 241 News Credits: 3	Wow, I'd be lying if I said I thought this was awesome. I'll wait for the WFC Shockwave. This is... ick.