Re-Issued Sixshot in-hand photos and.....fan art used on official package???

StayingInTheBox · 08-15-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz.

So yeah... guess I should say something

the first I heard of this was about 10 mins ago when Little Iron dropped me a note on Deviant art.

TakTom have not been in contact with me about any official use of my art.

I have reached out to someone I know who might know the right channels to deal with this as I'd like to stay on good terms with people who I'd actually like to get paid work from.

On a personal note.... i'm a shocked as you guys. On the one hand I feel kinda cheated that as an artist who's stuck in a dead end retail job I've been ripped off. On the other ZOMG my art on official TF products how freakin cool is that?

Wow ... this is most interest. Please keep us posted Blitz.

Blitz. · 08-15-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MECHADOOM

I wasn't suggesting you burn bridges with the company... it's just that someone, somewhere out there, was told to produce art for this toy. And instead of doing their job, they went to google and did an image search for Sixshot, and selected the coolest pic they could find (yours) to pass off as their own work. They likely got paid for it, too. That's the person I'd take issue with.

bah I edited in a little bit as you quoted me.

yeah the artist who traced the pic was stupid but I dont feel like I need to hunt him down as I'm sure when the right people know they will make it quite clear its at best risky at worse a crime.

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Originally Posted by cobra zartan

Didn't somethingime this happen to a starwars fan in the past? Im sure I remember this happening and the guy ended up with a ton of swag. Please keep us updated!

I will have to look into this. But yeah post car fire and theft a freebie sixshot would be boss.

Oh snap best idea ever I will contact the guys at Kapow and if they get any coins in I will sign it from the "real" artist... for the lolz

MECHADOOM · 08-15-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz.

bah I edited in a little bit as you quoted me.

yeah the artist who traced the pic was stupid but I dont feel like I need to hunt him down as I'm sure when the right people know they will make it quite clear its at best risky at worse a crime.

I will have to look into this but if suddenly a box of swag turned up that would make my week much happier (post car theft and torching it really cant get much lower)

I must say, you're handling this very well, and it seems you have a more level head about this than I would. Hasbro would do well to welcome you into their fold. And what's this about a car theft?

Edit: just found the thread about the car, ouch!

Blitz. · 08-15-2012, 04:31 PM

honestly I just find it a bit funny since i've not had as much drama in the last week as I've had in the last 3 years

BP20XX · 08-15-2012, 05:13 PM

Man, gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. I've never had a sixshot so I'm definitely gettin' one before the year's out!

cybergaurdian · 08-15-2012, 05:13 PM

Wow Blitz. Awesome that your art is on an official product! But, PLEASE contact whomever needs to be contacted to make sure you get A: proper recognition and credit, especially since it is so hard to break in to the business and this is your "stepping stone" or "door opener" possibility, and B: the person who was supposed to make their own art for Hasbro Asia gets dealt with by management. This is theft on that person's part, so whatever punishment happens to him/her will have brought this on themselves.

Triggerhappy · 08-15-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cybergaurdian

Wow Blitz. Awesome that your art is on an official product! But, PLEASE contact whomever needs to be contacted to make sure you get A: proper recognition and credit, especially since it is so hard to break in to the business and this is your "stepping stone" or "door opener" possibility, and B: the person who was supposed to make their own art for Hasbro Asia gets dealt with by management. This is theft on that person's part, so whatever punishment happens to him/her will have brought this on themselves.

seconded! super cool tho, congrats

Cadbane · 08-15-2012, 05:38 PM

I guess this is how it happened-
The guy who "borrowed" Blitz's work is either a freelance or an employee at Hasbro Hong Kong, then the person who approved the artwork obviously didn't have the knowledge to recognize it and let it passed. They might not pay enough attention to a coin sleeve design.

I think it can be resolved peacefully. Good to see you are calm there, Blitz.

Valkysas · 08-15-2012, 05:55 PM

So, uh...

aside from the art theft, which does indeed suck, why does an off-site gallery get frontpaged, when there's one right here on TFW from yesterday that didn't?

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vmagnum · 08-15-2012, 06:06 PM

That is shitty. They could have at least try to appreciate fans who make the most out of a drawing, but hell no, they decided to just snatch one up and pretended nothing happened.

08-15-2012, 04:31 PM	#24
Blitz. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,030 Location: Bristol UK Collection Count: more the 100 less then 1000.... I think News Credits: 3	honestly I just find it a bit funny since i've not had as much drama in the last week as I've had in the last 3 years Also now I'm on Twitter so feel free to add me or message me with any questions

08-15-2012, 05:55 PM	#29
Valkysas Attack Buffalo Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,167 Location: Lansing Michigan Collection Count: 742 News Credits: 17	So, uh... aside from the art theft, which does indeed suck, why does an off-site gallery get frontpaged, when there's one right here on TFW from yesterday that didn't? 2012 Takara Sixshot Reissue I'm selling things! Human Alliance figures, PCC Spastic, Blue Music Label Soundwave, MIB Alternators, Fox Kids Transmetal Rhinox, and more. Updated 5/30/2013

08-15-2012, 05:13 PM	#25
BP20XX Back n' better than evah! Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 230 Location: Cleveland, Buckeye-Shaker area Collection Count: 3.....n' countin'	Man, gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. I've never had a sixshot so I'm definitely gettin' one before the year's out!

08-15-2012, 05:13 PM	#26
cybergaurdian Mini-Con Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23	Wow Blitz. Awesome that your art is on an official product! But, PLEASE contact whomever needs to be contacted to make sure you get A: proper recognition and credit, especially since it is so hard to break in to the business and this is your "stepping stone" or "door opener" possibility, and B: the person who was supposed to make their own art for Hasbro Asia gets dealt with by management. This is theft on that person's part, so whatever punishment happens to him/her will have brought this on themselves.

08-15-2012, 05:38 PM	#28
Cadbane Quintesson Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 612 Location: Bellingham, WA News Credits: 4	I guess this is how it happened- The guy who "borrowed" Blitz's work is either a freelance or an employee at Hasbro Hong Kong, then the person who approved the artwork obviously didn't have the knowledge to recognize it and let it passed. They might not pay enough attention to a coin sleeve design. I think it can be resolved peacefully. Good to see you are calm there, Blitz.

08-15-2012, 06:06 PM	#30
vmagnum Horrorcon Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 631 Location: suburban-Tron Collection Count: 170+	That is shitty. They could have at least try to appreciate fans who make the most out of a drawing, but hell no, they decided to just snatch one up and pretended nothing happened.