Forgive my ignorance, but why would anyone spend 100 dollars on a doll anyway? Does it go with Ken and barbie?
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'Immense Pressure' Leads to Cancellation of Steve Jobs Figurine
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yeah i figured Apple would not have any real chance of stopping it, Steve's family on the other hand ... we have to respect their decision
The only issue I had with the doll was how too soon to the death of SJ the production and advertisement was.
Personally, if my dad was a geek/innovator I would think it pretty awesome for there to be an action figure of him. AFTER an appropriate term of mourning and if the company had approached the family to enquire. Initially it would be miserable to see replicas of my dead dad/husband everywhere esp when feelings are still likely quite raw.
It really is a high quality likeness and hats off to the creators.
I see little difference between having a doll of a role model in one's home vs having a poster or picture up.
Personally, if my dad was a geek/innovator I would think it pretty awesome for there to be an action figure of him. AFTER an appropriate term of mourning and if the company had approached the family to enquire. Initially it would be miserable to see replicas of my dead dad/husband everywhere esp when feelings are still likely quite raw.
It really is a high quality likeness and hats off to the creators.
I see little difference between having a doll of a role model in one's home vs having a poster or picture up.
Apple and Steve's family have every right, both legal and personal, to not allow this figurine this soon after Steve's death.
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I would think this would be handled similar to intellectual property, patents, trademarks, and copyrights. You don't want others to be making a fortune off of what someone else has created.
Forgive my ignorance, but why would anyone spend 100 dollars on a doll anyway? Does it go with Ken and barbie?
So that ultra fanbois can sleep with it. Why did you think?
(yeah, I went there)
Well ....
The average sale price of any of the "American Girl" dolls is around $100 each, so yes - people do spend that kind of money on dolls, even when they're not modeled after celebrity figures.
(I have a daughter who wants one, so that's why I know. Personally, I won't pay that for a doll - so she'll have to go beg grandma or someone else for that one.)
As for the law, I believe the state of California has a law protecting the likeness of a resident for 60-some years after their death ... so that alone gives legal justification for the Jobs' family to demand this doll's production be halted.
The average sale price of any of the "American Girl" dolls is around $100 each, so yes - people do spend that kind of money on dolls, even when they're not modeled after celebrity figures.
(I have a daughter who wants one, so that's why I know. Personally, I won't pay that for a doll - so she'll have to go beg grandma or someone else for that one.)
As for the law, I believe the state of California has a law protecting the likeness of a resident for 60-some years after their death ... so that alone gives legal justification for the Jobs' family to demand this doll's production be halted.
Forgive my ignorance, but why would anyone spend 100 dollars on a doll anyway? Does it go with Ken and barbie?
Wow..talk about Apple being paranoid control freaks....anyone would think they (In Icons) were trying to bring out a figurine of a certain Islamic prophet. Apple really needs to get over itself. If people want to waste $99 on a doll depicting a deceased computer salesman then let them.
If you respected Steve and his family, you never would have created this figurine in the first place period.
Why would I want a jersey with some sports guys name and number on it anyway?
People have fans.
Steve did a lot more for the world than most idolized athletes.
It's pretty simple really.
Unfortunate
This is really too bad. Maybe you wouldn't want it, but that doesn't mean a company can't sell a likeness of a public figure.
This is really too bad. Maybe you wouldn't want it, but that doesn't mean a company can't sell a likeness of a public figure.
Well, considering the site does contain any contact address, phone number, or cancellation / refund policy, it might be hard to get. Especially when they have to pay their lawyers to talk to Apple's lawyers to tell them why they should not product such a product.
What the hell is "creepy" about a realistically sculpted doll? All you people that collect iThings do realize that there are others out there that collect stamps, salt shakers, and yes, toys and action figures, right?
Is this "creepy"?
How about this?
I understand why his family would be upset, and I also get why Legal action could be taken. It's probably not a good idea to go making something like this without permission, especially from Apple, but to criticize anyone who may have wanted one is pretty hypocritical for a group of individuals who stand in line for telephones, no?
Just sayin. Now down vote away!
Is this "creepy"?
How about this?
I understand why his family would be upset, and I also get why Legal action could be taken. It's probably not a good idea to go making something like this without permission, especially from Apple, but to criticize anyone who may have wanted one is pretty hypocritical for a group of individuals who stand in line for telephones, no?
Just sayin. Now down vote away!
What the hell is "creepy" about a realistically sculpted doll? All you people that collect iThings do realize that there are others out there that collect stamps, salt shakers, and yes, toys and action figures, right?
Is this "creepy"?
Image
How about this?
Image
I understand why his family would be upset, and I also get why Legal action could be taken. It's probably not a good idea to go making something like this without permission, especially from Apple, but to criticize anyone who may have wanted one is pretty hypocritical for a group of individuals who stand in line for telephones, no?
Just sayin. Now down vote away!
Huge difference between licensed fictional characters and unauthorized version of a recently deceased private individual.
Admiring Steve doesn't mean you profiteer off of him
You really have to be cheesy to think you can profiteer off his image and still be respected for saying you admire him.
You really have to be cheesy to think you can profiteer off his image and still be respected for saying you admire him.
By itself, no reason; but if you also had 12" Woz, Sculley, and Bill Gates dolls you could play out all sorts of scenarios.