balibob
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by balibob on Dec 12, 2012 12:20:43 GMT 1, ^ No statute of limitations on copyright theft. Perhaps he is just waiting till he's got a nice round 10k of firms ripping off his products before unleashing the lawyers. He might be looking at it as a savings scheme.
I like your idea of lampooning the images though, that might have made them ok.
^ No statute of limitations on copyright theft. Perhaps he is just waiting till he's got a nice round 10k of firms ripping off his products before unleashing the lawyers. He might be looking at it as a savings scheme.
I like your idea of lampooning the images though, that might have made them ok.
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jonnyx
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by jonnyx on Dec 12, 2012 18:46:52 GMT 1, ^ No statute of limitations on copyright theft. Perhaps he is just waiting till he's got a nice round 10k of firms ripping off his products before unleashing the lawyers. He might be looking at it as a savings scheme. I like your idea of lampooning the images though, that might have made them ok.
yeah a rude copper with a big bandaged finger, an applause where the sign is blowing away, etc.
for awful figures the doctor who 'destroyed cassandra' takes a lot of beating:
www.tnmshop.net/doctor-who-series-2---destroyed-cassandra-figure---moc-2479-p.asp
^ No statute of limitations on copyright theft. Perhaps he is just waiting till he's got a nice round 10k of firms ripping off his products before unleashing the lawyers. He might be looking at it as a savings scheme. I like your idea of lampooning the images though, that might have made them ok. yeah a rude copper with a big bandaged finger, an applause where the sign is blowing away, etc. for awful figures the doctor who 'destroyed cassandra' takes a lot of beating: www.tnmshop.net/doctor-who-series-2---destroyed-cassandra-figure---moc-2479-p.asp
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by apologiesto3anksy on Dec 20, 2012 15:54:59 GMT 1, Thanks to those members who have ordered, hopefully you would have received by now and like the items. Freebies were also sent to those members who provided their details, thereโs another batch leaving today, so do not worry if you have not received yours yet.
Be interested to know your thoughts guys & gals..
We have also opened a unit in the Stables part of Camden Market, so If you are still stuck for a xmas present or want to throw tomatoes at us, come on down.
Why waiting for POW to drop, hereโs the site again for those that may have missed it.
www.apologiestobanksy.com
Thanks to those members who have ordered, hopefully you would have received by now and like the items. Freebies were also sent to those members who provided their details, thereโs another batch leaving today, so do not worry if you have not received yours yet. Be interested to know your thoughts guys & gals.. We have also opened a unit in the Stables part of Camden Market, so If you are still stuck for a xmas present or want to throw tomatoes at us, come on down. Why waiting for POW to drop, hereโs the site again for those that may have missed it. www.apologiestobanksy.com
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by Deleted on Dec 23, 2012 2:39:48 GMT 1, it's not bad tbh. I will get the kids to paint them after Xmas with the paint and brush also provided .
it's not bad tbh. I will get the kids to paint them after Xmas with the paint and brush also provided .
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by Deleted on Dec 23, 2012 10:08:33 GMT 1,
Lucky you....?
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by Guest on Dec 23, 2012 10:49:17 GMT 1, And thats all he has to say...
And thats all he has to say...
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craigf
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by craigf on Jan 7, 2013 15:43:51 GMT 1, I just remembered I received a couple in the post and sent a little feedback on them to the OP.
Reading this thread is interesting as it shows a spam of opinions, many quite strong, none of them wrong, just peoples opinions on what someone is trying to do.
My open thoughts are in line with some on here, there are loads of products related to what Banksy has done. Some are absolute faxsimiles of his work, others interpretations of it as these are and some pictures on every day objects such as coasters.
The quality of the product seems fine to me, I think there are better Banksy images especially those more customisable such as the plackard rats, but you have to start somewhere. There are rights and wrongs in the thread above, is the OP going to make a million out of this? I don't think so. Is it a bit of fun with some novelty value? for me yes.
I just remembered I received a couple in the post and sent a little feedback on them to the OP.
Reading this thread is interesting as it shows a spam of opinions, many quite strong, none of them wrong, just peoples opinions on what someone is trying to do.
My open thoughts are in line with some on here, there are loads of products related to what Banksy has done. Some are absolute faxsimiles of his work, others interpretations of it as these are and some pictures on every day objects such as coasters.
The quality of the product seems fine to me, I think there are better Banksy images especially those more customisable such as the plackard rats, but you have to start somewhere. There are rights and wrongs in the thread above, is the OP going to make a million out of this? I don't think so. Is it a bit of fun with some novelty value? for me yes.
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stringer64
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by stringer64 on Jan 7, 2013 17:21:11 GMT 1, You should have used this: instead of this as a template for the Rude Copper.
Where did you get that original rude copper? It's exquisite!
You should have used this: instead of this as a template for the Rude Copper. Where did you get that original rude copper? It's exquisite!
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craigf
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by craigf on Jan 7, 2013 17:37:10 GMT 1, I think some poor soul bought a RC and received this. POW posted this up when there was a lot of noise re fakes and frauds as an example....
I think some poor soul bought a RC and received this. POW posted this up when there was a lot of noise re fakes and frauds as an example....
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by Deleted on Jan 7, 2013 18:35:33 GMT 1, I've seen that picture of the rude copper in the background of some pictures of pow I'll see if I can find it later.
I've seen that picture of the rude copper in the background of some pictures of pow I'll see if I can find it later.
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stringer64
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by stringer64 on Jan 7, 2013 18:41:47 GMT 1, It must be a Daily Express version, there isn't a nipple on the top of the helmet.
It must be a Daily Express version, there isn't a nipple on the top of the helmet.
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craigf
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by craigf on Jan 7, 2013 19:34:12 GMT 1, It must be a Daily Express version, there isn't a nipple on the top of the helmet.
;D Reminds me of the poem by John Cooper Clark
It must be a Daily Express version, there isn't a nipple on the top of the helmet. ;D Reminds me of the poem by John Cooper Clark
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jonnyx
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by jonnyx on Jan 7, 2013 19:35:31 GMT 1, +1 for the john cooper clarke reference.
+1 for the john cooper clarke reference.
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cosmic
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by cosmic on Jan 7, 2013 20:30:05 GMT 1, i saw this thread clicked the website and peed a little , thanks
i saw this thread clicked the website and peed a little , thanks
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smishdown
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by smishdown on Jan 8, 2013 17:44:19 GMT 1, I also recieved these as a free gift which was much appreciated and I agree totally with craigf's post. Are they gonna make millions? No. But it's just a bit of fun and the quality is good. I think a rat with placard could work well as people could then customise them to say what they wanted. I'm sure my girlfriend would love a rat saying 'Happy Valentines' rather than a teddy bear.
I also recieved these as a free gift which was much appreciated and I agree totally with craigf's post. Are they gonna make millions? No. But it's just a bit of fun and the quality is good. I think a rat with placard could work well as people could then customise them to say what they wanted. I'm sure my girlfriend would love a rat saying 'Happy Valentines' rather than a teddy bear.
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Harveyn
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by Harveyn on Jan 8, 2013 19:35:20 GMT 1, Just to add my thoughts.
To be honest when the images were leaked the quality looked poor and I was not 100% sold on the concept.
Having received them I have three comments to make. Two positive and one negative.
Firstly the quality is far better than the images and I would suggest getting some new shots taken. Then the negative which is the general concept of just putting merchandise out on the back of Banksy's popularity. Finally to finish on a positive note I do like the twist with bomb-hugger that allows the buyer to paint the figure or even might I say vandalize. Nice touch supplying paint and brushes. I think this option might be an area to explore and develop.
Just to add my thoughts.
To be honest when the images were leaked the quality looked poor and I was not 100% sold on the concept.
Having received them I have three comments to make. Two positive and one negative.
Firstly the quality is far better than the images and I would suggest getting some new shots taken. Then the negative which is the general concept of just putting merchandise out on the back of Banksy's popularity. Finally to finish on a positive note I do like the twist with bomb-hugger that allows the buyer to paint the figure or even might I say vandalize. Nice touch supplying paint and brushes. I think this option might be an area to explore and develop.
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 22:39:15 GMT 1, There's a line where physical commodities begin to mean very little in any sense... that line sometime ago.
There's a line where physical commodities begin to mean very little in any sense... that line sometime ago.
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danmuppet
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by danmuppet on Jan 30, 2013 14:18:41 GMT 1, Wow.
Wow.
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hnkpnk
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Apologies to Banksy - New Store, by hnkpnk on Jan 30, 2013 14:41:48 GMT 1,
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