Well, this has been an exhausting day hasn't it?
I've scanned about 90% of this thread but can't really do it much longer as my eyes are failing me at the moment. (Gettin OLD !)
But there are a few things I'd like to address ...
Me too. And me too. So here it comes .... 
There seriously need to be a correction here. And there are a few member that have even been debating this today, however I feel the need to point this out, yet again ... DEAD HORSE
I bought the molds bro. Not a cast. Didn't make a mold of a single cast. Therefore I did not "Recast" the helmet. I've produced "castings from said molds". There is a HUGE difference. Does that make it a not so gray area where it comes to intellectual rights violations? Absolutely not. I've never disagreed that I'm in violation of this. But bro, let me just let ya in on a little secret ... so are YOU. Anyone who buys what we make, is partaking in intellectual rights violations. At least morally and ethically anyway 
For instance, as a cop, not only did I arrest the drug supplier, but also the buyer. Get it?
But that leads me to something even more interesting. Why is it that in every thread started on this topic, it all comes down to bashing makers, whether or not they are legit or otherwise? Does it even occur to those that argue these topics every time we turn around, that without the makers, legit or otherwise, ya'll would be doing it yourselves? What about the luxury of clicking "Buy-It-Now", or "PM SENT !" Every time you guys argue about these topics, the "Good Guys", self admittedly, always get flogged for providing a service and get taken for granted, until the next time you want something?
Now I'm not talking about you in this case, because to my knowledge, you've never purchased anything from me, but good grief bro? You've thrown my name around quite a bit today "just as an example" but it sure looks like you have a problem with me.
It comes down to this. If guys like myself, Man of War, SGB, Mardon, Ruffkintoys, BKBT, ect, ect, didn't exist because of the fickle back and forth at your convenience, boards like this, wouldn't exist as we know it. And guess what, even George Lucas himself has acknowledged this these days. I have the utmost respect for the man, and his empire, but realistically, he or his advisors have come to terms with, it's ppl like "US" as a community, that keep the interest and addictions going. As long as ppl like me aren’t' looking to capitalize on his intellectual property in an attempt to get rich, he actually appreciates what we do for him and his bottom line.
Personally, I've never sold enough to get rich. And never intend to. I have never considered myself an armorer, or a one stop shop. I don't even make a Jet Pack for goodness sake. I've offered what I've had, when I could, as a service here. And that leads me to a related notion ..
I've been turning a blind eye for sometime now. It's becoming more and more apparent that the more I let it go, the worse it will get over time. For months now, ppl have been comfortable enough to label me a "recaster" from time to time. Even if just simple semantics, it's not boding well with me. So lets clear a few things up, shall we?
Lets start with what I have made, with my own bare hands. Gauntlets. Armor. That's all I've ever offered besides the MSH2 until recently. How is it that I am a recaster? I have proof I made these items. Some of our administrators were even involved in the conception of these items.
Then comes the MSH2. Lets clear that one up again. It started as an MSH. Got it. This is the short answer. Once again, I purchased the rights from Natty15d. One of this boards finest artisans. He was no longer interested in making them available. It was hurting his relationship with his significant other who eventually became his wife and mother of his child. He put them up for sale. I stepped up to the plate when no one else could find funding, because I didn't want to see his creation exploited by some shady character. So we agreed on a price, and I paid it. How is this bad? K , so from there, I decided to make a new one. Initially, it was based on the MSH. In a very short time, it became a new sculpt. Just like the original artist sculpted his MSH using an old DP as an armature, I did the same, using a casting of the MSH1, that I purchased the rights to. Again, private original artist, whom I purchased the right to carry on. NOT RECASTING in an sense used in the CoC. The MSH2 was then released. And expired after a short run, and has never been produced since. Yeah, I'm really in this to rape the members of their purses here
Then, comes Jango. Ooops. I can't begin to tell you that I regret this darned thing more and more everyday. You get ppl saying things like this ...
It was obvious that it was me he was referring to. Making statements saying that I might not release something couldn't be more true as I have made or eluded to it. "Not to stroke my own ego, or to get anyone else to stroke it. But simply because this Jango has been a thorn in my side from day one. I would much rather eat my losses then to deal with this kind of ****. Ya know? And sure, you could care less, but what about the Jango fans out there that pay the price when I throw in the towel?
If the Jango helmet is why ppl are getting comfortable with calling me a recaster, it needs to be nipped, here and now. For the last time, I didn't cast a cast. I purchased molds. Yes, copyright, and intellectual rights violations. But not recaster in the sense used in the CoC for pete sake.
Anyone else want to call me a recaster? Tell me why. Give me a real good reason, and I'll step back. I've always been the first to step up and call someone out for recasting. Hello, "Fettpropartist" in the recent past? I was banned for calling out Randy5000. And I've even been wrong in my accusations in the past. But I've always thrown caution to the wind and risked my standing with this forum to fight against it when no one else had the nuggets for it. Some of you are too new to even remember.
This is getting truly ridiculous guys and gals. Either you support those who help you support your habit, or you support your habit alone. Talk about mixed signals, and talking through both sides of your mouths? I've done nothing but try to please everyone I can. And I get labelled an egomaniac, an elitist, just to name a few.
And as far as those calling me out for getting bent over someone threatening to recast this helmet? let me draw your attention to the statement I made on the other thread. Shall we?
Does this look like I'm crying about it? Does this look like hypocrisy? If ya'll want to recast it, GO FOR IT! You'll have a teeny weenie kiddie helmet when you're done. And not to mention, there will always be a majority of us here on this forum that want as close to 1st genereation as possible. Why would I worry about a 3rd or 4th gen floating around?
Lets just get the air clear here. Do you guys (and gals) really want cool toys, or not?
Ya know, this is a very unique way of looking at it. Never considered that myself. Interesting, to say the least. Great job bro :cheers
Just my 2 cents. Keep ‘em coming. I've got nothing better to do :facepalm
FP
