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Kiss threatens Line skis

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one-love
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The 80's rock band Kiss has recently taken Line to court over a dispute on one the graphics Line used on its Anthem ski. The case could cost Line alot of money and might threaten its financial stability.
The graphic in dispute was an image of a Kiss rocker on the tip of the anthem ski. Line failed to ask the band promission for using its image, and is now dealing with the consequences in court.
Nov 6 2006 5:35PM
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poofartpee
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the world is so fucked up these days
Nov 6 2006 11:32PM
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rxvcgiii
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I hate KISS as much as the next guy... but you can't blame the actual BAND. If there is any truth to this, I'm sure it is not the BAND that will sue Line. In fact, I'm positive it would be the record label. KISS may have absolutely no problem with the graphics, and they may have no interest in generating the extra cash by forcing K2 to kick back a certain portion of it's Anthem sales. This doesn't mean that the graphics have gotten the go-ahead. Record labels are the greedy bastards, and I'm quite certain that a dispute such as this one would be fall directly into the hands of the KISS's record company rather than the band itself.
Nov 6 2006 11:40PM
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GNARnia
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as much as i care for the fact that kiss is a jew band and likes to crush the dreams of young people...only thing i care about is when my anthems reach my front door...so fuckin hurry up people i want my skis
Nov 7 2006 12:09AM
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lucyford
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hmm.
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Nov 7 2006 1:19PM
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CMF
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check the LINE site, the anthem isnt there
Nov 7 2006 1:40PM
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Smed193
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screw kiss, and gene's long ass tongue
Nov 7 2006 1:54PM
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A_Thomas
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straight up
Nov 7 2006 2:51PM
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*snowman*
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Fuck kiss
Nov 7 2006 4:26PM
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fcskier27
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i guess this is the oficial "fuck kiss" thread now

fuck kiss
Nov 7 2006 4:39PM
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jbadrian
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fuck kiss
Nov 7 2006 4:48PM
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d_moore_20
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Kiss can suck my ass! How in the hell did they find that anyway it isn't like those bastards are checkin out skis?
Nov 7 2006 5:13PM
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ProducerXXX
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I'm going to have to agree with this. I mean, you'd think Line would realize they need to get permission first. I think how close of a resemlance the graphic is to the band though, will determine who's "right" and who's "wrong".
Nov 7 2006 5:47PM
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ProducerXXX
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Not to say I'm pro-KISS or anything, but yeah...let's just hope this gets resolved quick.
Nov 7 2006 5:50PM
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jibmaster_josh
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dude kiss is fuckin awsome. i dont think you realize how awsome they are. look at all those golden records, collectables, fans, masks, etc.
Nov 7 2006 5:54PM
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ECfreeski3
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wow, i hate kiss more than i already did. they should be stoked theyre on a ski
Nov 7 2006 5:59PM
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steezeninja
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Yeah, fuck KISS. I was just about to get my Anthems and this shit comes up. Thats bullshit! LINE says it will have an answer to the dispute on Monday November 13. But this totally sucks.
Nov 7 2006 7:41PM
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Neffer
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Didn't the same thing happen back when Line had the Jedi skiboard? You would think they would learn from it.
Nov 7 2006 9:17PM
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JayDope
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so did armada ask permission of the ppl they put on there skis?
Nov 7 2006 9:31PM
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Static
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You'd think Line would have learned their lesson back when Lucas did the same thing for their old Jedi skiboards.
Nov 7 2006 10:32PM
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mattster
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i have no idea how they think it bears any likeness to gene simmons or whatever

its a guy with a guitar and a white painted face...
Nov 7 2006 10:36PM
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fcskier27
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fuck kiss
Nov 7 2006 10:42PM
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SkierX
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I understand copyright laws fully and all, But I am struggling to see where Line used a copyrighted image?

So it bears a resemblence to Gene Simmons. So what. It doesn't say Kiss anywhere, and isn't a previously made graphic that was taken. It's a guy playing guitar with a painted face.

Of did KISS go so far as putting a copyright on the fact that NO other guitarist can ever wear white makeup on his face and play guitar ever?

It's a bullshit attempt by a washed up musician, or a greedy record label that can't produce revenue in record sales because most mainstream music these days isn't worth the $12 to buy a CD.
Nov 8 2006 12:59AM
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DopeSauce
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First thing I thought when I read this thread. Then didn't Rory Silva use to get the make up stuff out of his face after the shoot? I can't remember
Nov 8 2006 1:12AM
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codesteez
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what about the old line invaders they had so many people on em. Did they get in trouble for that ski other than delaming?
Nov 8 2006 5:44PM
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GNARnia
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yea now that u mention it...how did they get around that...and then run into problems...
Nov 8 2006 5:47PM
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doitbig
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it's retarded. it looks nothing like gene simmons. they can't put a copy right on 80's metal guitar players who wear makeup.
Nov 8 2006 5:51PM
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chubbrocks
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I bet they will get this settled soon, its snowing and everyone is waiting on their skis
Nov 8 2006 6:30PM
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SteezePatrol
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it's different when old washed out musicians WANT their everything everywhere but will sue if it gets out without them getting paid
Nov 8 2006 7:00PM
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Nihiriju
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gene simons is really gay, i hate all his shows. and all the kids in his shos hate him. its kinda hilarious.  I am pretty sure there is also a court case between k2 and iron maden. 
Nov 8 2006 7:07PM
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Ahmets_Brother
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well i guess theres a new victim, or should i say victims, on my death list
Nov 8 2006 7:13PM
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Ryno
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Good fucking call.
Nov 8 2006 7:14PM
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