Viper Christmas tree ornaments..... pic

[GTSDave]

Love em!

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

 

[agentf1]

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

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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]

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

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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]

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

 

[GTSDave]

If you are giving them away, then it's Definitely worth the postage, packing and handling charges...
Put me down for 2 Sneakys and two fangs...

Also interested in a large one for the garage wall, so keep us posted on these...

 

[viperdude118]

I'd definitely like a couple ornaments! . Let me know how much shipping is. Thanks.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Sean, if its too much trouble to ship to any of the overseas gang, just send me theirs and I'll ship to them. As usual, Baz's will arrive damaged because he got rid of a red Viper for a yellow one. Dave's stuff will arrive in perfect condition.

 

[GTSDave]

Sean, if its too much trouble to ship to any of the overseas gang, just send me theirs and I'll ship to them. As usual, Baz's will arrive damaged because he got rid of a red Viper for a yellow one. Dave's stuff will arrive in perfect condition.

Thanks Chad

 

[tmish]

I think they're cool and I'd love to purchase a fangs in the christmas tree size and a larger one for the wall when available. Let me know the amount for either or both and I'll paypal or send payment however you prefer.
Thanks!

 

[2002snake]

WHEN READY E-MAIL ME A PAY-PAL LINK AND I'LL PAY INSTANTLY .CAN'T WAIT THEY ARE AWSOME .FREE WITH SHIPPING COST ... YOU GOTTA LOVE IT

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

Sean, if its too much trouble to ship to any of the overseas gang, just send me theirs and I'll ship to them. As usual, Baz's will arrive damaged because he got rid of a red Viper for a yellow one. Dave's stuff will arrive in perfect condition.

Hopefully you can ship them APO here Chad, if so that would be awesome and would appreciate it very much. I just need the paypal link and I will be all set. I will be hooking up our office tree. Thank you Sean in all of your effort with this. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Hopefully you can ship them APO here Chad, if so that would be awesome and would appreciate it very much. I just need the paypal link and I will be all set. I will be hooking up our office tree. Thank you Sean in all of your effort with this. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Sure! I'm more than happy to do it for anyone who Sean can't ship to. Non-red Viper owners should expect theirs sometime after New Years

 

[SRT²]

Put me down for one of each for the tree and one larger one for the wall.

 

[SuperBird4404BBL]

I'd like one of each.

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

Sure! I'm more than happy to do it for anyone who Sean can't ship to. Non-red Viper owners should expect theirs sometime after New Years

I will have someone at home quickly put a coat of red wash away paint on my viper, will that count?

 

[JonB]

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

Sean..... Ive sent a solution by private mail. Jon

 

[B767DRIVER]

Put me down for 2 Fangs. Thanks!

 

[Dave's Big Brakes]

Hey Sean,

Big Brake Dave will take 24 12 Sneaky Pete's & 12 Fangs tree orn

Thanks
Big Brake Dave

 

[CAIN MKII]

Non-red Viper owners should expect theirs sometime after New Years

Not fair, we're all Viper enthusiast.

Nice fishing boat you got here, equiped for some serious business.