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Post by cableV on Apr 3, 2013 17:40:45 GMT -5
This.
Now lock it down.
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lestial12
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Post by lestial12 on Apr 3, 2013 17:41:35 GMT -5
They settled over WWE not paying for using his likeness in the Hart Family anthology dvd. No figures or HOF.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Apr 3, 2013 17:51:52 GMT -5
...no, they cannot make Owen figures. This pertains to royalties for using his footage and putting him on the cover of DVDs (probably why he wasn't on the cover of the King of the Ring release). A Legends deal or independent contract with Mattel would be required to make the figures. He can't be used in games for this reason, either. Only existing footage/material can be used without signing contracts, with WWE giving Martha (his estate) the royalties.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Apr 3, 2013 18:03:00 GMT -5
Ugh, this again.
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 3, 2013 18:03:02 GMT -5
I highly doubt We'll ever get an Owen Hart figure
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Post by gps on Apr 3, 2013 18:03:18 GMT -5
The lawsuit was what kept them from using his likeness. Now that it's settled, there's no reason to believe that they can't use his image. Unfortunately, the lawsuit was based on the fact that WWE already did use his likeness, when they weren't supposed to. The resolution could be as simple as WWE paid Martha for what they had already done. Until Mattel announces a figure of him, I won't believe one's getting made. I heard these same rumors every year when Jakks still had the license. Personally I think recognition in the HOF should come before any figure. |
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Post by Ryan81398 on Apr 3, 2013 18:11:25 GMT -5
I don't see any figures of Owen being made until Martha dies.
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Post by Midnight-Metal-Master on Apr 3, 2013 18:41:18 GMT -5
Even if it did I could see it now RSC Exclusive First time in the line! Owen Hart "King Of Harts" Mattel Elite Series 26 [glow=red,2,300]$65.99[/glow]  |
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Apr 3, 2013 19:10:21 GMT -5
the article I read said that they are now free to use his name and likeness with martha receiving royalties. thats according to the report wrestlezone posted.
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Post by MachoManiac on Apr 3, 2013 19:18:10 GMT -5
i predict OWEN HART in figure form
by 2014 Q 1
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Ryan81398
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Post by Ryan81398 on Apr 3, 2013 19:35:22 GMT -5
Actually, now that I think about it and re-read the articles, WWE has had the right to Owen's likeness and name the whole time. The problem was the lawsuit was going on because they weren't giving Martha the royalities.
So, I see it that Mattel can make Owen figures, as long as Martha gets the royalties.
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Post by slappy on Apr 3, 2013 19:39:48 GMT -5
Actually, now that I think about it and re-read the articles, WWE has had the right to Owen's likeness and name the whole time. The problem was the lawsuit was going on because they weren't giving Martha the royalities. So, I see it that Mattel can make Owen figures, as long as Martha gets the royalties. No because that would be new and would need her permission. Owen never had a contract with Mattel to make figures so she would still need to sign off on it. Using footage they already have is fine since that was in his original contract. This wasn't even about footage. A judge said they have the right to use their own footage. This was about using personal pictures they didn't have the rights to and not paying her royalties. |
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Apr 3, 2013 19:47:17 GMT -5
It aint happening. Just let it go.
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Post by jnavo217 on Apr 3, 2013 20:18:22 GMT -5
Even if it did I could see it now RSC Exclusive First time in the line! Owen Hart "King Of Harts" Mattel Elite Series 26 [glow=red,2,300]$65.99[/glow] This is an absurd statement to make...how dare you....it clearly won't be until at least elite 28 and your price is WAY UNDER PRICED! I can see 99.99 and the tag line WHAT A STEAL! |
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Apr 3, 2013 20:21:41 GMT -5
I don't see any figures of Owen being made until Martha dies. Challenge accepted. I feel the same way. |
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Post by MonsoonMan on Apr 3, 2013 20:25:08 GMT -5
guys there is a lot more legal red tape than you think
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2013 20:34:54 GMT -5
Never eeeever gonna happen
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2013 20:46:46 GMT -5
If they make a blue blazer, do you think it would come with a top rope turn buckle?
Jk of course. I still don't see a figure of owen coming.
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Post by King Silva on Apr 3, 2013 20:54:28 GMT -5
Good news although a figure will probably take a while [if it ever is made].  |
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Post by PJ on Apr 3, 2013 21:15:40 GMT -5
Actually, now that I think about it and re-read the articles, WWE has had the right to Owen's likeness and name the whole time. The problem was the lawsuit was going on because they weren't giving Martha the royalities. So, I see it that Mattel can make Owen figures, as long as Martha gets the royalties. No Owen doesn't have a Legwnds contract so they'd need Martha to sign one. The lawsuit was about the WWE using their own footage of Owen. |
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