Terms of SW license?

[xenologer]

I was wondering if anyone knows, do the terms of the StarWars licencing directly specify that Lego cannot build other Space-like sets?

I understand that from a marketing standpoint they may not want multiple Space-like sets competing with each other. (actually I dont, I think more is better, but thats what people usually claim) But that aside, I just want to know if it was actually written in stone...

Can you show me a reference proving it either way?

Trying to solve an annoying discussion at BZPower... I'd hate for them to win... pesky kids...

Thanks

[snefroe]

I was wondering if anyone knows, do the terms of the StarWars licencing directly specify that Lego cannot build other Space-like sets?

I understand that from a marketing standpoint they may not want multiple Space-like sets competing with each other. (actually I dont, I think more is better, but thats what people usually claim) But that aside, I just want to know if it was actually written in stone...

Can you show me a reference proving it either way?

Trying to solve an annoying discussion at BZPower... I'd hate for them to win... pesky kids...

Thanks

g... where did i leave that contract again? X-D

they did do "life on Mars" during the sw years, so i don't think there's a clausule excluding Space as long as sw is around... But if you do want a reference, i suggest you call lego and ask for a copy of the contract!

[xenologer]

hmmh

I guess its worth a shot

I suspect that they probably wont' give me that kinda information though.

will see...

I was hoping that maybe someone here has heard a public statement from one of the lego ambassadors or whatnot...

[xwingyoda]

No one apart a very happy few knows the terms of such license !!

Here is what we know:

* Lucas is very picky concerning sets: just look at all the reeditions of certain sets... (enough said here)

* It doesn't prevent other licences (HP, Batman...) nor other Space themes (Life on Mars).

Furthermore, seeing how popular the SW licence is, releasing a space theme in direct competition with SW is quite suicidal (unless having a fantastic Space theme like Futuron or Blacktron !!)

Lets face it, its very improbable ;-)

Hope this helped.

*yoda*

[Lord Thrawn]

It's not good business sense to put out a group of sets from a liscense that rakes in money nicely against a group of original sets that may not, within the same company. One theme would draw the attraction away from the other, and so one would be a waste of money.

LEGO doesn't want to make a horrible hash of it, so they don't do secondary space lines. At least, I think this is the official stance.

I do realise now that Yoda just said that, but I think this is justified as it expands that point. :happy: