It is indeed a fine line, but non the less legal as long as it isn't for profit. I would only mind if there was a mass production or if someone was selling for profit, but since I can't make plushies myself, I'd allow it. Koreena isn't selling for commercial or massproductive profit.
And to use the comic reference; there are sooo many creating fan art and them sell the prints at conventions or online, for pure profit. And it's legal because they drew the pic.
I'd say the biggest copyright or IP infringement would be the skill jewelry as I don't know if koreena painted it herself or not.
I'd say that even if koreena took a small worker's fee it still wouldn't cover all the time and effort she put into making the plushie, thus she's technically loosing money on making it.
Personally I think it's a very good idea to write clearly visable thet the original characters are copyrighted to NcSoft(?) and that it's FanArt. But You can't "market" the plushies or lable them as Guild wars plushies, then it seems like a ripoff.
Koreena's Assorted Creations
GeminiJuSa
KiyaKoreena
Or I could just wait 95-125 years and the whole point could become moot. 
Perynne
Haha, talk about retro! XD
You could ask extra for them, since they'd be fan creations of a long-forgotten game.
You could ask extra for them, since they'd be fan creations of a long-forgotten game.
Verene
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chicken of the Seas
One of my most favorite Nolani artists, and favorite geeky Martha Stewart:
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Nice! I wish I had gotten a bracelet now...
My keychain (Vow of Silence FTW!) is being used for my work keys right now I've also a Cry of Frustration keychain I need to send to my boyfriend (he loves that skill far too much) and a sparkly Celestial Summon Stone necklace
(they arrived a few days ago, Koreena, and they are awesome. Thank you!)
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Nice! I wish I had gotten a bracelet now...My keychain (Vow of Silence FTW!) is being used for my work keys right now
I've also a Cry of Frustration keychain I need to send to my boyfriend (he loves that skill far too much) and a sparkly Celestial Summon Stone necklace (they arrived a few days ago, Koreena, and they are awesome. Thank you!
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KiyaKoreena
I'm glad you like them. :-) The summoning stones are just way too fun to make. I am going to make another batch next week and use them for ornaments on our tree. :-D
Just a reminder that US and Canada people have a chance to win a Jingle Moa plush over in the Community Events Section (there is one available on GW2G also) and I will be donating the Festive Fungal Wallow into the Workshop. That's THREE chances for a free plushie this Wintersday!
Just a reminder that US and Canada people have a chance to win a Jingle Moa plush over in the Community Events Section (there is one available on GW2G also) and I will be donating the Festive Fungal Wallow into the Workshop. That's THREE chances for a free plushie this Wintersday!
InfestedHydralisk
Oh I missed the US and Canada only part. I was actually considering to give it a go :x
Hailfall
(little late to the party)
But its a bummer to hear that you cannot make anymore GW items.. should have asked you for a mini moa plushie earlier (and those icon keychains rock too)
But its a bummer to hear that you cannot make anymore GW items.. should have asked you for a mini moa plushie earlier (and those icon keychains rock too)
KiyaKoreena
Didn't quite turn out as well as I hoped, but ok for a first attempt. Gives me ideas for changing materials and technique.
Removable book jacket.
Removable book jacket.
InfestedHydralisk
You can make Diary books or notebooks with that.
GeminiJuSa
Oooh, I'm actually interested in a book jaket like that! For a sketch-book. I think it'd be awesomely inspiring! How tough is it? Can it withstand being carried around a lot?
Thistle Xandra
ooh, at first I thought that was an e-book cover! very cool 
KiyaKoreena
This one wouldn't be very durable at all. I was just messing around with materials already in the house. I wish I knew leather working. *dreaming of all sorts of skills and materials I don't have... yet* Some day....
frostkisses
Thats really cool Koreena!! Gosh I wish you could still sell your stuff 
GeminiJuSa
If you manage to make it durable, I'd be the first one to order! I'm a person of need for practical things, before shelf ornaments even though they're pretty, but the practical things are mostly ugly.
KiyaKoreena
Revised Gwen-chan. 12 inches tall.
cosyfiep
you could still make and give the plushies and such away...all you need to do is charge for the shipping and 'handling' .....lots of artists do this to get around 'the law'.....or as others have pointed out have the one who wishes to have the item made for them buy the fabric and supplies and ship it to you with a postage paid return label. You make the item, put in said box, take to mailing place---you have not charged for your services or the fabric purchased. (yeah was an artist waaaaaaaaaaaaay back too)
but yeah that stuff is great and since THEY wont do anything official for those of us who collect things (did I mention my 5000+ stuffed toy collection--and yes those pudding guys are available from some japanese websites)......
hope things work out so that you can continue your efforts.
but yeah that stuff is great and since THEY wont do anything official for those of us who collect things (did I mention my 5000+ stuffed toy collection--and yes those pudding guys are available from some japanese websites)......
hope things work out so that you can continue your efforts.
KiyaKoreena
Finally found my black wire and properly finished the mursaat from the MantleCon workshop. Now it is floating in my craft room.
Tommy's
haha looks great Kiya. The upright picture makes me thing he will be the next Superman Such heroic pose.
Such heroic pose.
Charlie Dayman
I can imagine that little guy being kind of creepy during the night. That doesn't stop him from being awesome though.
He's casting spectral agony into my soul.
He's casting spectral agony into my soul.
KiyaKoreena
Its kind of creepy during the day too. My desk is angled in the next room that if I turn my head a bit to the right I can see it peeking past the door at me.
Charlie Dayman
Holy damn, I take it back that is genuinely creepy. Haha
Verene
...that Mursaat is totally planning to attack when you're otherwise distracted.
Atro
Haha that Mursaat plushie is absolutely amazing
...wonder how hard it would be to make a celestial animal :P
...wonder how hard it would be to make a celestial animal :P
Thistle Xandra
whoa, I really like mad king thorn sitting on top of your bookcase in his throne with a list! That's not the same halloween plushy in a different position, is it? I must have totally missed the post where you showed that one off.
KiyaKoreena
That MKT was from my 2008 Halloween entry. http://hw2008.kirins.net
Thistle Xandra
omg, that scene is amazing...
Darcy
Koreena, I have to say, while many people would have the skills to make the same items, there are not many people that can combine that talent with your imagination. Your creations are truly fantastic.
KiyaKoreena
Thank you very much for the compliments. It made me smile and I really need that this week. I know I lurk way more than I ever post so not many will notice my absence but on Monday my father passed away so I will be heading back to Canada for the summer. Not sure if I will feel up to or have time for any GW or dA stuff while there, so byebye for a few months until I come back home.
Thistle Xandra
Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss 
Many condolences *hugs*
Many condolences *hugs*
Verene
Oh, no, sorry to hear about that
shinta_himura
Would you be willing to make/sell custom skill bar bracelets? Or signet rings that match the signet skill icons?