The Home Guard (2 Viewers)

[octavedoctor]

Rob I completely agree with the sentiments about the Home Guard that you express so succinctly and eloquently, and the quality of the series is not in any question whatsoever, it is beautifully done - but for me there is a big question mark which has not been dispelled.

I think it's best that I leave this series alone, as lacking any information to the contrary, I must assume that not using the Dad's Army name, or the names of any of the characters is a method to avoid the BBC, the copyright holders or the dependants of the wonderful actors and writers who's work did honor the Home Guard so well.

I know things have changed mightily but to my mind that policy surely undermines the ability of the BBC to produce such series in the future, and by extrapolation does not honour some of the very things the Home Guard were prepared to defend and the actors happy to represent. So with those thoughts in my mind and a purely personal and perhaps rather eccentric line drawn in the sand I wouldn't enjoy the figures.

 

[Rob]

Rob I completely agree with the sentiments about the Home Guard that you express so succinctly and eloquently, and the quality of the series is not in any question whatsoever, it is beautifully done - but for me there is a big question mark which has not been dispelled.

I think it's best that I leave this series alone, as lacking any information to the contrary, I must assume that not using the Dad's Army name, or the names of any of the characters is a method to avoid the BBC, the copyright holders or the dependants of the wonderful actors and writers who's work did honor the Home Guard so well.

I know things have changed mightily but to my mind that policy surely undermines the ability of the BBC to produce such series in the future, and by extrapolation does not honour some of the very things the Home Guard were prepared to defend and the actors happy to represent. So with those thoughts in my mind and a purely personal and perhaps rather eccentric line drawn in the sand I wouldn't enjoy the figures.

Hi Octavedoctor,

We all collect for our own reasons and each is different and just as valid as anyone elses. I must confess I don't know the first thing about obtaining permission to recreate figures or copyright and such, but can only imagine that with such a popular programme the rights could be so expensive as to be prohibitive. As I say I don't know the first thing about it but think the figures are a fine collection and would sit very nicely alongside K&C's Home Front era figures. I've been away from the hobby for quite some months now and so as I return I'm casting my eyes around all K&C's ranges to see what I might start again with. It's all good as they say:smile2::salute::

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

Unfortunately, the copyright issue is one I see with a lot of recent issues.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Unfortunately, the copyright issue is one I see with a lot of recent issues.

This is an image of Dad's Army which I am allowed to use under fair use laws.

1. The picture is of a low resolution, and any copies will be of poor quality.
2. The stage show has not run since 1976 and a free image is impossible to obtain.
3. Its use on Treefrog is for identification purposes only.
4. The promotional material is important for a Forum discussion about the production.

This "fair use" is specifically for the USA and countries that recognize copyrights. If a country does not recognize a copyright law, they can infringe all they want within their own country.

Not naming the figures or the movie and leaving the recognition of the item to the buyer is not a fair use. The closer the model is to the real thing and the easier it is to identify, the greater the risk of copyright infringement. However, Many TV shows may in fact be unpublished works for the purpose of copyright because wireless broadcast does not constitute publication. In addition, it is not clear as to whether syndication of a TV show constitutes publication for the purpose of copyright.

Terry

 

[jazzeum]

That's a correct interpretation of the fair use doctrine. Selling an item without paying royalties to the copyright holder, which I'm seeing more lately, is not a fair use.

 

[villagehorse]

Captain George Mainwaring & sgt Wilson are invited for afternoon tea by Godfrey and his sister Cissy. Cheery Tree, Godfrey's cottage, located at the edge of Downsend Woods near the cross roads of Oak Hill road, is the planned site of the platoon's gun-post, should jerry attempt to take the crossroad. Robin.

 

[villagehorse]

At the Walmington-On-Sea bus station situated on the corner of Salthaven road & Bridge street, the platoon eager to board, trample Capt Mainwaring to get a seat for the Eastgate cinema and the screening of the 1937 film 'Marie Walewska' a Napoleon film starring Greta Garbo. Robin.

 

[villagehorse]

Swallow Bank, branches in Eastgate & Hastings, this one is located on the corner of High Street and Mount Street, Walmington-On-Sea, where bank clerks Frank Pike and Miss Janet King, await the arrival of the chief clerk Arthur Wilson and the Manager, George Mainwaring. They are in Home Guard uniform this day, as they are required to leave the bank shortly for a Military exercise. Robin.

 

[Baymax]

nice display

 

[TomNT]

Nice building Robin, another one made by your model maker?

Tom

 

[villagehorse]

May I sit down sir? No Wilson, as soon as I put the Lewis gun away, we are off on parade. If that blasted woman would come out of the telephone box, any of Hitlers troops would be dead as mutton from Stead & Simpson to Timothy Whites and I also would have a clear shot straight down to the Pier Pavillon. She is only ever in their for 3 minutes when she rings sir. Well Wilson, let's hope Hitler stays his hand until she gets the pips. Robin.

 

[TomNT]

Your model maker has done a fantastic job on the interior detail of the building. Awesome stuff mate.

Tom

 

[villagehorse]

Your model maker has done a fantastic job on the interior detail of the building. Awesome stuff mate.

Tom

Much appreciated Tom. Plenty more to come every week. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Like this series mate keep em coming.

 

[wwiibuff]

Looking good Robin. Something different and I like the room interior. Well done.

 

[villagehorse]

Looking good Robin. Something different and I like the room interior. Well done.

Keep tuned Duke. Robin.

 

[villagehorse]

19 High street Walmington-on-Sea we find Jack Jones the Butcher, waiting on families daily, purveyor of fresh meat. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Can't get away from it ^&grin

Good one mate.

 

[TomNT]

Wow, complete with meat! Brilliant Robin and you'll have a miniature Wayne working behind the counter next! ^&grin

Tom

 

[villagehorse]

Would you like a sausage Mrs Fox? Oooh yes Mr. Jones. Take two & four pence Miss Mortimer, I am off to parade. Robin.