Post #421348 by Tom Slick on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 10:14 AM

If it weren't for bootleggers, there would be no tiki scene or lifestyle as we know it. Imagine if nobody reproduced KU warriors, or carved tikis for fear of infringing on the original carvers/artists work?

I'm not one really to complain about reproductions because, the more copied tikis(or likeness for the politically correct crowd) of tikis or tiki merchandise, the more vast my collection and hobby becomes.

I think a big point to this thread though, is that nobody currently manufacturing the "reproduction/bootlegged/knockoff/fascimile Brady Tiki" used on the Brady Bunch show has, NOR owns any rights, or any ties whatsoever to the studio who had the original tiki casting made for the show.

It is also apparent to me, that the original mold was in fact made with intent to immitate the resemblance of the TV show's idol, being produced exclusively to expolit the "Brady Bunch Tiki" and profit off of the copycat tiki. I'd say both parties are in the wrong, and the intent to profit from someone else's work(the studio) is obvious on both ends.

Lastly, I personally do think it is a novel and great idea, and have nothing against the artist(s) who brought it back, but the "Someone had to doit..." mentality doesn't necessarily justify the actions.

[ Edited by: Tom Slick 2008-11-29 10:29 ]