+Mauison Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I received a mysterious email today with the attached artwork and a message that said, "The force is strong with you. This Jedi Mickey Mystery Geocoin will arrive on your home planet soon." Can't wait! Quote Link to comment
+t@ndre Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 just three letters: WoW!!! Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Wowowow! Given the date, I would have said that this is too good to be true. But Dresseldragons' photo of the same coin looks very realistic! And if anyone were to fool this community with something like this, they'd probably be given a pretty hard time! Right...? (editing my phone's creative spelling) Edited April 2, 2011 by mamoreb Quote Link to comment
+JoenGPS Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Wohhh..!!! That is something...is it real considering the day? Here is DresselDragons pict from the malbox thread.... Edited April 2, 2011 by JoenSue Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wow is right!!! Very, very cool - Disney meets George Lucas. It could go in soooooooooooo many directions! Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Our photo is real...I am not creative enough to make this up for 4/1 edit to add...I did not have time to snap a pic of the back, and the ones I took later (inside) did not turn out well...will try to snap the back later Edited April 2, 2011 by DresselDragons Quote Link to comment
+kini_ont Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Just a super looking coin Congrat's Mauison and DresselDragons Quote Link to comment
+Azure Sky Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wow, Mauison, you must be really excited! Congrats! Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'd like to thank the mystery sender. Receiving this yesterday, just made my day! Here is the other side: Not a great pic, but you get the idea! Quote Link to comment
+Azure Sky Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'd like to thank the mystery sender. Receiving this yesterday, just made my day! Here is the other side: Not a great pic, but you get the idea! Love it! Thanks for sharing your pic, MustangJoni. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I thought it was a big joke too because it was april fools day. Congrats to those who got them. Quote Link to comment
+Team kizb Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'd like to thank the mystery sender. Receiving this yesterday, just made my day! Here is the other side: Not a great pic, but you get the idea! Very cool looking coin, congrats! Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wow that is such a cool email to receive David! May the force be with you! (but not in Fantasy Baseball! Tee Hee) congrats to Dressel Dragons and Mustang Joni!! Quote Link to comment
+BlueEyedAussie Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 That is one awesome coin. Love Star Wars stuff for a special reason. Hope more of these will show up! Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Let The Forces Beat My Mom's Cervical and Brest Cancer. Use them laser sticks to zap the horrible sickness away. Love Mickey and this geocoins looks great. Whoever designed this geocoin you did a wonderful job Mystery Cacher. Have a great day. Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 wow i realllllly like this mickey coin Quote Link to comment
+Six Little Spookies Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 That is an awesome coin! Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 congratulations to all...thank you mystery person for designing such a coin! ILYK Quote Link to comment
+LewisClan77 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Oh My Gosh!!! This is the cooooooolest coin ever. Congrats to all who recieve one. Quote Link to comment
+yanagi Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 What a nice coin. When I look at it I think I would like to see a lightsaber fight between Mickey and Yoda Quote Link to comment
+LewisClan77 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 What a nice coin. When I look at it I think I would like to see a lightsaber fight between Mickey and Yoda Mickey is pretty tough. Yoda might have his hands full. Atleast they could look eye to eye. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. I would have to agree!!!! I realize that Groundspeak stays out of this kind of issue by saying it is not their artwork and in this case it is a non trackable coin but I really think any thread and artwork as blatant as this coin and a few others should be shut down. Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent. They are so stick on their own trade marks and copyrights but allow others to be used at will, not a very good corporate citizen, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment
+BlueMotmot Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 That coin is awe inspiring!! Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. I would have to agree!!!! I realize that Groundspeak stays out of this kind of issue by saying it is not their artwork and in this case it is a non trackable coin but I really think any thread and artwork as blatant as this coin and a few others should be shut down. Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent. They are so stick on their own trade marks and copyrights but allow others to be used at will, not a very good corporate citizen, in my opinion. This thread would actually make it easier for the Disney trademark and copyright people track down the violation, wouldn't it? As mentioned in another thread, some companies hire people to do just that. Quote Link to comment
+Tonyalynnm Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wow This is a great coin!!! Great Design love it Quote Link to comment
+Team kizb Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. I would have to agree!!!! I realize that Groundspeak stays out of this kind of issue by saying it is not their artwork and in this case it is a non trackable coin but I really think any thread and artwork as blatant as this coin and a few others should be shut down. Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent. They are so stick on their own trade marks and copyrights but allow others to be used at will, not a very good corporate citizen, in my opinion. This thread would actually make it easier for the Disney trademark and copyright people track down the violation, wouldn't it? As mentioned in another thread, some companies hire people to do just that. Yet this thread remains open. Hmm Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. I would have to agree!!!! I realize that Groundspeak stays out of this kind of issue by saying it is not their artwork and in this case it is a non trackable coin but I really think any thread and artwork as blatant as this coin and a few others should be shut down. Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent. They are so stick on their own trade marks and copyrights but allow others to be used at will, not a very good corporate citizen, in my opinion. This thread would actually make it easier for the Disney trademark and copyright people track down the violation, wouldn't it? As mentioned in another thread, some companies hire people to do just that. Yet this thread remains open. Hmm Why should it be closed? No guidelines are violated. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 It can be discussed all you want. It can't be for sale here. I have no reason to close it, there are no forum violations. I just think whoever made this coin should know that there is a trademark issue. I have sent a link to Groundspeak to bring it to their attention, along with a link to the copyright thread, since this is a current event. Quote Link to comment
+Team kizb Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. I would have to agree!!!! I realize that Groundspeak stays out of this kind of issue by saying it is not their artwork and in this case it is a non trackable coin but I really think any thread and artwork as blatant as this coin and a few others should be shut down. Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent. They are so stick on their own trade marks and copyrights but allow others to be used at will, not a very good corporate citizen, in my opinion. This thread would actually make it easier for the Disney trademark and copyright people track down the violation, wouldn't it? As mentioned in another thread, some companies hire people to do just that. Yet this thread remains open. Hmm Why should it be closed? No guidelines are violated. True, but I've seen threads closed for lesser reasons. It was suggested by others that this thread could make it easier for Disney to locate the coin. Quote Link to comment
+sdkonkle Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Alls I can say is, WOW that is one cool coin! Quote Link to comment
+Dolfy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Oh my! That is definitely one sweet coin! Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wondering if this should actually be merged with the copyright thread. Disney would be all over this. I would have to agree!!!! I realize that Groundspeak stays out of this kind of issue by saying it is not their artwork and in this case it is a non trackable coin but I really think any thread and artwork as blatant as this coin and a few others should be shut down. Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent. They are so stick on their own trade marks and copyrights but allow others to be used at will, not a very good corporate citizen, in my opinion. Is it really a problem as long as no money is being made off of the said coins? As they are being gifted away, how is it any different than making a friendship necklace that looks like Mickey and then giving it to a friend? I would think that the problem would begin when money is being made off of the item. Regardless... I like the dark black background with the glitter. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 If it's not for profit, I think it's OK. I am not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV. Quote Link to comment
+Six Little Spookies Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 As a mystery coin (not-for-sale, only personal use type of thing) I think this is fine. There is nothing directly linking it to Disney. I don't think you can trademark an offset Venn diagram. As long as it isn't sold this is just fan art. Nothing more. (I'm not a lawyer either, nor do I play one, but I have seen one on TV. That's good enough to testify before Congress) Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 If it's not for profit, I think it's OK. I am not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV. Hmmmmmm...this sounds like a dodge to me...could Eartha actually be Calista Flockhart, Ally McBeal? ILYK Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 lovely coin!!! WOW!!! I thought that this was just an April 1st joke but it turns out to be a real one!!! WOW! Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'd like to thank the mystery sender. Receiving this yesterday, just made my day! Here is the other side: Not a great pic, but you get the idea! Glad you posted your back...been a hectic day here. Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'd like to thank the mystery sender. Receiving this yesterday, just made my day! Here is the other side: Not a great pic, but you get the idea! The force is strong with this one. Would love to get one of these. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 It can be discussed all you want. It can't be for sale here. I have no reason to close it, there are no forum violations. I just think whoever made this coin should know that there is a trademark issue. I have sent a link to Groundspeak to bring it to their attention, along with a link to the copyright thread, since this is a current event. As I said before... "Allowing this to happen is giving implied consent." Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Just curious.... are these trackable/have an icon? Quote Link to comment
+MoonCatKDT & Peanut Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 This is truly a beautiful coin, I think it should be noted the effort put into making a beautiful coin, copyright or not. Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Just curious.... are these trackable/have an icon? Non-trackable micro coin Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Just curious.... are these trackable/have an icon? Non-trackable micro coin Cool... thanks for the quick response Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 As a mystery coin (not-for-sale, only personal use type of thing) I think this is fine. There is nothing directly linking it to Disney. I don't think you can trademark an offset Venn diagram. As long as it isn't sold this is just fan art. Nothing more. (I'm not a lawyer either, nor do I play one, but I have seen one on TV. That's good enough to testify before Congress) Regardless of whether money is being made or not, is very much a trademark violation. Unlike copyright, trademarks last as long as the image is used by the owning company. And Disney is famous for protecting their trademarks. Quote Link to comment
+007BigD Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 STOP IT!!!! No really... You Stop it Mickey Diver, er, umm...Jedi Mickey Yer killin me here!!! If im not totally mistaken, I think I may have saw some sort of Pyschadelic Jedi Mickey tripper mystery dude somewhere too!!!!!!!! Seriously man...yer killin me!!! Quote Link to comment
+Gelugon Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Very nice looking coin, congratz to all who have received one. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Who are they going to sue? This came in the mail addressed to me, from me. I have no idea who really sent it. Quote Link to comment
+UFgatorgirl Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 This a beautiful coin. Congrats to the lucky receivers. I hope it doesn't cause any trouble for people. coins should just bring joy. Quote Link to comment
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