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INTEREST: Fan Pitches Motorized Howl's Moving Castle Set to LEGO




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Karasu-Lacryma



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:50 pm Reply with quote
Betting the +9k supporter Ghibli series of vignettes on the site will probably get to the milestone and get a verdict much sooner. If it's approved, that really opens the gate for projects like this. I imagine LEGO would be eager for the license, given how much they're marketing towards an adult audience as of late.
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Arxana



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:30 pm Reply with quote
Whether or this project is approved will depend not only on Lego, but Studio Ghibli as well. Even if Lego desperately wants to give this idea a green light, they can’t do a thing if Studio Ghibli says no. Hopefully the Japanese studio finds the idea charming enough to allow for it, but we’ll see.
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Kadmos1



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:57 am Reply with quote
Now whether or not this is fair use from a practical but not legal standpoint is debatable. Also, even if the Japanese rights holders and the estate of Diana Wynne Jones don't approve of this idea, I think it would be foolish for LEGO to not attempt to get a license for this idea. That is, provided that enough support is given (the 10k).
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:48 pm Reply with quote
I’m so in love with this!!! And SO impressed!

I haven’t played with LEGOs since my nephews grew up, but I would buy this in a heartbeat. It’s one of my favorite Ghibli movies—and I loved the book, too (even though they’re completely different).

I made a LEGO IDEAS account just so I could vote for—sorry, “support”— it. Very Happy
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