BrickG Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 They've announced it's coming. I don't think the licence at this point is an issue... the project would have died and/or they wouldn't have announced it if it they didn't have those kinds of things sorted out. Quote
AndyC Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Universal probably have some existing agreement to use the likeness of the BTTF Delorean in their marketing materials and sub-licenses. It is, after all, an extremely customised design over and above the original model. That wouldn't necessarily extend to using the DMC logo, which may well explain why a lot of BTTF products conveniently omit it. In any case, it's a safe bet TLG would have long since sorted these kinds of details out before announcing the product. Quote
just2good Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 The LEGO Cuusoo Team interviewed Team BTTF recently! Quote
Canada_7 Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 I hope whatever Lego does, it'll be true enough to whatever the original designers had initially made the set look like. Anyways, my dad was the one that got me to watch the BTTF trilogy when I was at around 12, when about 10 years ago they came out with the whole trilogy on DVD. I think I might buy one for myself and my dad whenever this comes out. Quote
Lord Rahl of Clannad Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 I hope whatever Lego does, it'll be true enough to whatever the original designers had initially made the set look like. No offence intended to the original designers, but I really hope that LEGO don't stick to the original design that was created. I can guarantee that LEGO will improve the original design before we see the set in LEGO stores and on S@H. Quote
PsyKater Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) They've announced it's coming. I don't think the licence at this point is an issue... the project would have died and/or they wouldn't have announced it if it they didn't have those kinds of things sorted out. We are not talking about the chance of production. We are talking about the name of the product and what it means for the design. I.e. if TLG does not have the DMC licence and it is not included in the BTTF licence, then the "Time Machine" had to look (slightly) different from a DeLorean. My theory is that the BTTF "Time Machine" based on the DeLorean is different from the DeLorean itself (different enough to be legally considered as a new design / IP). Or that the Time Machine licence indeed includes the DeLorean licence. Edited March 1, 2013 by PsyKater Quote
BrickG Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 I'm 99.9999% sure the license includes the DeLorean. There are other Back to the Future toys that clearly call it a DeLerean. I don't think that would ever be an issue. Quote
PsyKater Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Then it is even more interesting that the LEGO model is not called DeLorean Quote
Faefrost Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Polar Lights went through this a few years back with their BttF model kit. If I recall correctly they only need a DeLorean license to include the word DeLorean on the box or to use any DMC markings or logos. Otherwise the BttF time machine is modified enough from an actual licensed DeLorean so as to be its own unique derivative. A DeLorean was used as a starting point in the construction of the car. The end result is now its own recognize able thing. This is similar to the licensing for the Barris Batmobile. Even though there is a Lincoln Futura under there, it has been changed enough that the license is all Barris. Same thing with the GhostBusters car and Cadilac. Edited March 1, 2013 by Faefrost Quote
Lord Rahl of Clannad Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 If I recall correctly they only need a DeLorean license to include the word DeLorean on the box or to use any DMC markings or logos. Otherwise the BttF time machine is modified enough from an actual licensed DeLorean so as to be its own unique derivative. A DeLorean was used as a starting point in the construction of the car. The end result is now its own recognize able thing. I expected as much. Sure, it starts as a DeLorean but the final thing is totally different. To me though, it doesn't matter whether this set has the DeLorean name in it or not. It's just something that is interesting to take a look at. After all, there isn't really anything else to discuss as of yet. Quote
Lord Rahl of Clannad Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Sweet! I'm definitely getting one I will probably be too. Not necessarily because I'm a Back to the Future fan (I'll be honest, I've never seen the films before), but because it features in a music video from a song that I really like (Deer in the Headlights by Owl City). I can't wait to see this set finally get revealed to us. Edited March 3, 2013 by Star Wars NutJob 69 Quote
BrickG Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 I will probably be too. Not necessarily because I'm a Back to the Future fan (I'll be honest, I've never seen the films before) Next you'll say you've never seen Star Wars... HOW DO PEOPLE LIKE YOU LIVE!? *rolls into a corner and cries* Quote
Lord Rahl of Clannad Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Next you'll say you've never seen Star Wars... HOW DO PEOPLE LIKE YOU LIVE!? *rolls into a corner and cries* Don't worry, I have seen the Star Wars films (including The Clone Wars). As for how I live, it's not particularly difficult. I have plenty of films that I like. Mind you, maybe I should watch BttF at some point in the future... Quote
Brickington Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 I haven't watched BTTF, does that make me weird? (And yes I have watched the full Star Wars and loved it. I have also watched some Star Trek and hated it. ) Quote
krystalKING Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 I will probably be too. Not necessarily because I'm a Back to the Future fan (I'll be honest, I've never seen the films before), but because it features in a music video from a song that I really like (Deer in the Headlights by Owl City). I can't wait to see this set finally get revealed to us. YES, an owl city fan! (Digital high five!) ON TOPIC: I'm going to wait before I judge the set. Quote
PsyKater Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Next you'll say you've never seen Star Wars... HOW DO PEOPLE LIKE YOU LIVE!? *rolls into a corner and cries* They are probably too young... Quote
Lord Rahl of Clannad Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Okay, to bring this back on topic, I cannot judge the model until I see it for the first time. However, it is likely that I will still buy it, or at least try to buy it with my restricted LEGO budget. If I cannot buy it myself, I will probably end up putting it on my Christmas list. Speaking of budget, what is the likely price of this set? Quote
Endeavour Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 The Minecraft set was considerably over-priced IMO so, we can safely assume a price of $35-$50. Quote
just2good Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 The Minecraft set was considerably over-priced IMO so, we can safely assume a price of $35-$50. I thought the Minecraft set had a decent price, and I could see this as a $35 set, too. The conceptual time machine is a very similar build to the Hearse set from last year, which was also $35. Heck, a $40 price point for this is good as long as the minifigures are detailed. Quote
commodore_legolas Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I wonder how TLC will deal with the illegal building methods the original model obviously has but I am pretty sure they'll find a good solution. They posted an LDD video a bit ago, doesn't LDD not allow illegal building methods? I could be wrong, but still..... Quote
MikroMan Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I'm a great fan of BTTF and I'm really excited to see the Delorean coming up. I'm picking up at least one for sure Quote
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