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Re: pic: Homemade Orbit Ball! (White Paper Coming Soon)

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Originally Posted by Marc P. View Post
As a quick word to the wise, it may be worth checking with the manufacturer to ensure there aren't any patent/copyright issues with reproducing the Orbit balls. I'd imagine most toy companies would patent any sort of unique designs of their products, to prevent mass (re)production by competitors.

Even if they are a discontinued item, they may still be protected legally. Better to find out beforehand, than find out the hard way later.
Speaking of: http://dockets.justia.com/docket/cou...ase_id-220023/

I wonder if Poof-Slinky sued Blip over this very item, & that's why they are discontinued.
That would be true irony at it's finest.


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Originally Posted by robotcanuck1676 View Post
We might very well be doing this... I've never seen a Wal-Mart in our area. I searched, and the closest one (according to the store locator) is almost 10 miles away.
What do you shop at for a similar store? Kmarts are minimal, Targets just kinda started popping up around here in the last 5 years I think, so what is your main store you shop at?

Also, 10 miles isn't that far. That's what, a 15 minute drive? (maybe 20 with dealing with the darn jughandles in your state, but still.. lol)

Then again, I drive 25 miles past 2 Walmarts on my way home & to work some days, so 10 miles isn't a big deal to me much anymore.
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