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Title: Arcadestix?
Post by: Setabs on June 11, 2005, 08:47:17 am
Just wondering if this was legal.  :police:

http://shop.arcadestix.com/categoryNavigationDocument.hg?categoryId=4

there is also som artwork that I recognize from the artwork forum.
doesn't the background look familiar.
(http://www.arcadestix.com/images/Img20.gif)
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: divemaster127 on June 11, 2005, 09:24:17 am
no its not
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: Tiger-Heli on June 11, 2005, 09:40:06 am
Thanks for the link for everyone, though.  BTW, I'm not even sure the F-22 picture is public domain.
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: Franco on June 11, 2005, 11:43:46 am
There blatently not legal. I dont see anyway how they can be.

The artwork was designed by Peale who uploaded it to the Arcade Art Library (http://localarcade.com/arcade_art/).

I know Peale doesnt mind people using the graphics on your own cab (I loved it so much I desgined my whole colour scheme round it for my cab). I should imagine he would'nt appriciate it being used for commercial gain, unless they have his permission of course.
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: pointdablame on June 11, 2005, 12:36:01 pm
that exploding art in this thread was made by ROM, not peale
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: Franco on June 11, 2005, 01:05:50 pm
Ahh i see, I think that Peale must have made it into a Marquee then.

http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=28006&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: pointdablame on June 11, 2005, 01:28:51 pm
Ahh i see, I think that Peale must have made it into a Marquee then.

http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=28006&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1

That's probably the case.  ROM's original pic was just the exploding backgroudn with no text.  I only remember because I followed the thread closesly and LOVE the pic heh.
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: Prizmdrop on June 11, 2005, 01:29:29 pm
hmm, doesnt anyone else find this fishy?
 Single player console designed using a TOKN KB16 Encoder. Features: 4/8 way joystick, 6 action buttons, coin button, 1 & 2 player buttons, & the 2 side buttons for escape and select game. Fully fuctional from MAME menu thru game play. Easy button reprogram options. Hot swappable ps/2 connection. Heavy duty 1/2" construction!
Why a TOKN? Sound kinda odd to me. I've heard that business that dont do well will open a new business to make up. Besides, this guy has no right to use that artwork! (a=He is using someone else design, b=pacman etc. are trademarked, im sure he didnt get permission to use them!)
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: pointdablame on June 11, 2005, 01:32:44 pm
hmm, doesnt anyone else find this fishy?
 Single player console designed using a TOKN KB16 Encoder. Features: 4/8 way joystick, 6 action buttons, coin button, 1 & 2 player buttons, & the 2 side buttons for escape and select game. Fully fuctional from MAME menu thru game play. Easy button reprogram options. Hot swappable ps/2 connection. Heavy duty 1/2" construction!
Why a TOKN? Sound kinda odd to me. I've heard that business that dont do well will open a new business to make up. Besides, this guy has no right to use that artwork! (a=He is using someone else design, b=pacman etc. are trademarked, im sure he didnt get permission to use them!)


yeah well you can also get an OPTI-PAC for ONLY $55!!! Gee wilikers, I'll order a dozen.

Let's see...

- Selling roms... check
- Using crappy encoders for sticks... check
- Using art without permission, and/or passing it off as their own... check
- ABSURDLY overpriced merchandise... check


I think we have a winner for worst arcade related goods website ever!!!  Congratulations Arcadestix.com

 ::) ::)
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: Tiger-Heli on June 11, 2005, 01:39:13 pm
You forgot selling Ultracade and Arcade Legends stuff.
Title: Re: Arcadestix?
Post by: pointdablame on June 11, 2005, 02:18:31 pm
You forgot selling Ultracade and Arcade Legends stuff.

that only means he gets the gold AND the bronze metal for crappy site ;)