ColecoJoe Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 What? I think he burnt himself with the soldering iron while working on a colecovision. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadsGlasses Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 What? Wow. Clearly I didn't proof read that one. My eyes were blurry after reading this entire thread. Sorry about that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northcoastgamer Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Here's a quote from Mr. Thomanns Twitter feed: "Coleco/ColecoVision products but will not move forward with any potential partner that is not 100 percent transparent with our fan base." I rest my case. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 I'm just going to leave this right here... 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 "How many sandwiches do I owe at this point?" "I'm gay for AtariAge" :rolling: :rolling: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Say, if anyone not affiliated with a certain holding company wants to start selling "ColeechcoVision" t-shirts, I'll buy one if it's under $20.00. It 'appears' that name would be more to the truth... but that is just my opinion. I could do a run at cost + shipping if enough people are interested, and if you like my design. It's easy to make your own nowadays, too. Watch out though, the ColecoVision logo is the one thing these chumps actually own! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Here's a quote from Mr. Thomanns Twitter feed: "Coleco/ColecoVision products but will not move forward with any potential partner that is not 100 percent transparent with our fan base." I rest my case. If they shrink their fan base, there are fewer people to worry about! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Watch out though, the ColecoVision logo is the one thing these chumps actually own! You mean the logo they couldn't even get there hands on without getting it from someone else? I dig your shirt design, by the way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 That's right, they own Ben Heck's reconstruction of the ColecoVision logo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 You mean the logo they couldn't even get there hands on without getting it from someone else? We've seen them go after people for less. This is parody, and in my opinion, fair use, but you know what they say about opinions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enoofu Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 http://segaretro.org/PlayPal_Plug_%26_Play Here's something similar called the PlayPal plugnplay, with similar games except this one is advertised as "fully licensed by Sega of Japan". The Coleco Sonic says that "Sega has no affiliation with the Coleco console hardware". So just like the Coleco Flashback, is RWB copying and selling software without permission on the Coleco Sonic? Appears to be a fully legal product, just that they didn't pay for product support from Sega after they got Sega licencing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We've seen them go after people for less. This is parody, and in my opinion, fair use, but you know what they say about opinions. I just imagined that worm slithering up my ass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Appears to be a fully legal product, just that they didn't pay for product support from Sega after they got Sega licencingYes, the manufacturer likely used the same Sega license that is shown on their non-Coleco branded variations of the game. That bit on the front might be just to explain that these games were never on a Colecovision. I saw this thing in a store a couple of years ago and wondered why anyone would brand Sonic games with Coleco. Anyway on the back of the package it does credit copyright of the game software to Sega. Unlike the Colecovision Flashback which doesn't seem to have any copyright credits on the packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 They'll put any of their marks on anything if they get paid enough, and missing the point is par for the course. From their page: Brim, which was once a decaf brand (that's why you can fill it to the rim, not just have half a cup) is now regular coffee. Aiwa was a Japanese brand, then went under Sony's wing, and now is being used in Chinese iPod docks. Underalls is from the time when women wore pantyhose all the time, "a liberating brand during a time of women's liberation." So ... "The team is working diligently to launch the new Underalls product line." Handspring was a Palm compatible mini computer. Now it's gonna be a LifeLink type thing that has nothing to do with the old mark. Spuds McKenzie, disgraced beer dog, is being exploited in different ways: "We have launched both a line of pet accessories and vitamins to help those older party animals with their aches and pains. Also, the Spud McKenzie Bar & Grill opened in Cleveland prior to Super Bowl LI." Honestly, I don't quite understand their reluctance to show a little skin. They've demonstrated that their ethics are up for sale, they're just haggling over the price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northcoastgamer Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 They also have the Romper Room trademark in their arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuggerVideoGames Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We've seen them go after people for less. This is parody, and in my opinion, fair use, but you know what they say about opinions. Parody qualifies under the definition of fair use, just like the parody of the Candy Man song I wrote about the stupid clown. Love your logo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Add me to the potential shirt wishlist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Lord... As someone wrote a ways back.... "Never go to War with the Internet". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Quoting to make sure this doesn't get buried. This is a GREAT video! Everyone should take 20 minutes and watch this... I'm just going to leave this right here... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Incredible video.. I do not even watch hardly any Pat videos but his last two on this issue are on spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Heh, I can't believe anyone would listen to that drunken commentary (remember when...) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Heh, I can't believe anyone would listen to that drunken commentary (remember when...) Ian's not drunk! He's high 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 They also have the Romper Room trademark in their arsenal. Romper Room ?!?!?! I still have my Goofy Gears set. And one that is still NIB, MIB, CIB! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 So anyway, what's the release date for the 'Officially Licensed' Colecovision hombrews? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuggerVideoGames Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Ah, page 52 now. This should be on every page from this point forward... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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