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[john crawford]

Hi all ,
I am very close to commissioning a figure from a PF member , what I would like to know is ,
On a commissioned figure , obviously the artist has copyright but as a commission , would I be able to get someone to reproduce the figure , for example 12 figures ,,,,for non profit. legally ?

what would be the most expensive ?, getting an artist to sculpt or having a 3d print , or purchasing a similar figure and getting it amended to my spec
What , if any guarentee ,,,,,,,,,,,that the said figure would not be flooded on the www.
ANY info or ADVICE , is appreciated ,
I think this year , its WOB
john

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I think that should be dealt with in the contract with the artist.
Some might take a higher price. Probably cause they can not use comercial parts unless heavily changed.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[hypertex]

Seeking legal advice on the internet can be dangerous. Laws vary be jurisdiction, so you should seek advice from someone who is knowledgeable in your jurisdiction. And things get complicated if you are dealing with an artist who is not in the same jurisdiction you are. You may get advice from this forum, but it may be for the wrong jurisdiction. This could be a problem if the laws in your jurisdiction are different.

If you are in the US, Uruk-Hai is on the right track with contracts (even though he is from Sweeden). But what the contract should say can be a tough matter. It's easy for me to say "consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction," but they can be expensive. If you are doing a single commission it may not be worth it. Maybe you have a lawyer in the family or know someone who does and they can give you some free general advice. There are also many books available that cover this kind of thing, they are usually titled something like "artists guide to copyright" or something like that. Just make sure the book deals with your jurisdiction.

 

[john crawford]

I think now I have worded my original post as this legal advice , lawyers etc is not what was meant , my appologies
really all I wanted to know was when receiving my commissioned figure , could I pass it on to to recast , legally
and what would the most expensive way to go , as at the moment I am looking at the 3d print

 

[Nap]

Hi John

I am in no way an expert ..some say in anything ..lol !!!!

But my thoughts are the contract between parties, ie sculptor and yourself are solely between you both , you commission the work it then is yours to do as you wish to ie have a casting run of a qty .

Possbly mentioning the word recast is a little off putting when I think you mean a limited run

Just my thoughts ...certainly be interesting to see the result of this project

Nap

 

[john crawford]

I will email the artist and ask him Nap , as I say 12 , eh ... copies , is what I might want , these being for Hire a Hero charity.
I shall update this post as and when

 

[Forté]

Always check with the sculptor and have the agreement in writing. Even just out of respect.

And you never know, as it's for charity they may even wish to include a little extra to make it more special.