underboyleheating Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Still completely amazed Adidas haven't tried to shut them down though. Yes they blatantly rip off Umbro, adidas, Admiral, Le Coq Sportif. Basically every major/minor 80s shirt maker. I personally can’t see how they can avoid being shut down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I don't know what the laws are in Thailand, but in China the copyright laws - in the rare cases they exist - are generally ignored by the authorities. So it might be difficult to shut them dwon. I remember a few years ago reading an article about some "real fakes" that were made in China. It's no secret a lot of good are only expensive because of the label. Apparently, there were some manufacturing sites in China where once their contracted production runs were complete, would do a "fake" run on the same machines using the same materials and then sell them off at significant discount. So they were the same goods of the same quality, but sold at the knock-off prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I don't know what the laws are in Thailand, but in China the copyright laws - in the rare cases they exist - are generally ignored by the authorities. They are not only breaking the shirt makers copyright, they are also breaking the clubs copyright. They manufacture copies of rare Man Utd, Liverpool, Barcelona tops and happily stitch a copyrighted club badge onto the shirt. A club with the legal muscle of Man Utd, Barcelona could probably shut them down (or at least try to). I’m no legal expert, however, Retro Shirt City who sell these copies are based in the UK. Although, to my knowledge they don’t handle any of the stock which comes to us the buyer direct from Thailand. So in theory their hands are clean, however, they are making a good living from being a broker. A recent Rangers ‘Umbro’ shirt which they released on their site, sold out within the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Must not be worth the hassle or money otherwise the big clubs would be all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Must not be worth the hassle or money otherwise the big clubs would be all over it. Your probably right, however, adidas have previous... https://www.satra.co.uk/bulletin/article_view.php?id=1649 http://www.trademarkandcopyrightlawblog.com/2016/03/adidas-to-trademark-competitors-two-stripes-youre-out/ http://footwearnews.com/2016/focus/athletic-outdoor/adidas-ecco-lawsuit-three-stripe-copyright-infringement-214443/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgey Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Indeed they have.... http://www.punditarena.com/gaa/akirwan/david-vs-goliath-oneills-vs-adidas/ I'm surprised this site has been allowed to continue trading. They're selling the same stuff you'd buy on holiday. My mate's bought the home and away England kits for his boy from them and you'd never know the difference when comparing. http://coolkits4u.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I don't know what the laws are in Thailand, but in China the copyright laws - in the rare cases they exist - are generally ignored by the authorities. So it might be difficult to shut them dwon. I remember a few years ago reading an article about some "real fakes" that were made in China. It's no secret a lot of good are only expensive because of the label. Apparently, there were some manufacturing sites in China where once their contracted production runs were complete, would do a "fake" run on the same machines using the same materials and then sell them off at significant discount. So they were the same goods of the same quality, but sold at the knock-off prices. Also known as 'night runs' the big companies normally turn a blind eye as long as the goods stay in the local area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I received my shirt today and the quality is fine. The colour is the same ‘light yellow’ of the original. Adidas substituted yellow for amber, due to the fact we were supplied bastardised yellow Forest away shirts. The stitching detail is not 100% the same as the original. However, the average punter is never going to notice this. It’s certainly the closest you will get to the original shirt as legit companies do not have the rights to use the adidas branding (Toffs, Score Draw). And adidas will never produce a replica of this shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 A lot of those classic shirts are excellent, but I have to admit that I think the Motherwell one is horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 A lot of those classic shirts are excellent, but I have to admit that I think the Motherwell one is horrible The shirt would have looked much better in true amber, rather than the luminous light yellow that we were fobbed off with. The history of that is well known, however, it is what it is. Happily, that won’t happen again as we seem to now have a firm grasp of our corporate colours. All we need now is to get a grasp of how to stitch a proper club badge on to a shirt and we will be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 A bit of a discussion for what was an idea from one Motherwell lad to another who is based out there right enough. They'll fake anything and who you've purchased from had little to do with the production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Absolutely anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 ladyboy_bangkok.jpg Absolutely anything. Wid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim64 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 So these tops have arrived have 2 one small one x large son has changed his mind, mine slightly large so not gonna use them and are open to selling,£30 each let me know if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Anybody know if we are keeping the current home strip next season? My wee boy needs a new kit, but they usually go half price about now if we are changing at the end of the season, so not paying full price if we are changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Until end of Feb Club shop are doing spend over £50 on replica kits and get 50% off so you could get a full kids kit for £30 Nice one, hadn't seen it advertised. I might get myself a shirt too then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Anybody know if we are keeping the current home strip next season? We change it nearly every season and I suspect we will have another new Macron template for season 17-18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 We change it nearly every season and I suspect we will have another new Macron template for season 17-18. Was just wondering why they hadn't gone 1/2 price yet, but they had, so got them today. I remember the days when we would change the away and keep the home or vice versa, I think we kept the silver one for a 2nd season as our 3rd strip and brought out the petrol blue one as our away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I remember the days when we would change the away and keep the home or vice versa I remember the pre replica days when the home top never changed. Our 60s top was around for nearly a decade. The classic kit is unveiled for the first time in August 1960. Still looks as good as the day it was launched. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgey Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Isn't this the final year of the macron contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I remember the pre replica days when the home top never changed. Our 60s top was around for nearly a decade. The classic kit is unveiled for the first time in August 1960. Still looks as good as the day it was launched. Where was that photo taken? Looks like a pre - season friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 If someone took that photo now you can bet people would be shouting 'players shouldn't be posing for photos, they should be preparing for the match, the manager needs to go and club management is a joke letting them do this' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I remember the pre replica days when the home top never changed. Our 60s top was around for nearly a decade. The classic kit is unveiled for the first time in August 1960. Still looks as good as the day it was launched. So who is the guy on the right as you look at it? I know the others George Lindsay, Andy Weir, Bobby McCallum and Wullie Hunter Not sure where it is but that looks like a big School wall and dinner hall to the left. PLus the marking on the field is weird Some kind of sports day ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yeah but they needed a rest before the game back then due to their steak and chips pre match meal washed down with a pint of milk and 10 fags!! Now those guys were real athletes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Milk rather than beer? Very professional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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