nikosgnr Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Quote Funko, the manufacturer of the popular vinyl toy line Funko POP, is being sued by guitar manufacturer Gibson over what they see as the unauthorised use of their guitars designs on POPs of rock stars. Gibson has trademarked the shapes of a number of guitars. They are not alone in this, Fender does the same. And it is the use of those shapes, such as the below, to which Gibson objects. The claim names specific toys, based on the likenesses Slash, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Kirk Hammet and James Hetfield having such guitars as part of their Popness. But it also states that has the opportunity to get a license from Gibson… https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/12/26/gibson-guitars-tell-funko-pop-stop-music/ Those who haven't got Slash's or Duff's Pop! might need to hurry.. I assume will be vaulted soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourettes2400 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Wow, what a joke ! Ever since Henry took over, Gibson has become a joke of their former self. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarpatch Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Seriously? They are that miffed that Funko decided not to use their licensing? Headstock and body are no where close to Gibson’s contours. They gonna sue ESP and everyone else who does LP style guitars? Those are much closer and create more confusion than a generic guitar shape on a toy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 They have always been very out of touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 The shape of the funko pop is different than they show in article. Perhaps this is some kind of move to shift more figures? Weird move by Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 The only funk pop not gave problem is Axl,very stupid for Gibson part 🎵🎶🎸🎻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Tourettes2400 said: Wow, what a joke ! Ever since Henry took over, Gibson has become a joke of their former self. Die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourettes2400 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, AslatIE said: Die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain Same man that brought them back is the same man that made them a "life style brand" and is killing them now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundOfAGun Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 They need to chip away at their debt somehow.... https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thestreet.com/amp/story/14280618/1/gibson-guitar-may-default-if-company-can-t-refinance-its-debt.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourettes2400 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Guess they have to get money anyway they can. Probably doesn't help that kids now are not in to playing or listening to rock the way most of us were when we were growing up. The ones that are, probably aren't starting out with $5,000 guitars. Henry also treats workers like shit. I have known a few people who have worked for Gibson in Nashville and hated it. Check out the glassdoor reviews lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansidhe Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Hank the wank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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