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Is Telltale allowed to sell MI merchandise?

WoodsyblueWoodsyblue
edited August 2009 in Tales of Monkey Island
Maybe one of the helpful Telltale forum members can help me with this one :) I was wondering if the licence to produce a new MI series Telltale acquired from LucasArts extends to letting them sell MI merchandise as well? If so, would it only count for ToMI associated merchandise like soundtracks and posters or would it extend to other entries in the series, such as a CoMI vintage Murray-the-evil-demonic-skull talking alarm clock? (A man can dream :D)

(And also, just out of curiosity, what about Wallace & Gromit merch?)

Any information to help clear up my quandary would be appreciated. Thank you for your time :)
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  • bugzbunny90bugzbunny90
    edited August 2009
    Woodsyblue wrote: »
    such as a CoMI vintage Murray-the-evil-demonic-skull talking alarm clock?

    :eek::eek::eek: i want that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
  • fwed1fwed1
    edited August 2009
    I would imagine they only have rights to the game and if they wanted to make/sell merchandise they would have to approach LucasArts.
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited August 2009
    fwed1 wrote: »
    I would imagine they only have rights to the game and if they wanted to make/sell merchandise they would have to approach LucasArts.

    I believe this is pretty accurate.
  • JakeJake Telltale Alumni
    edited August 2009
    fwed1 wrote: »
    I would imagine they only have rights to the game and if they wanted to make/sell merchandise they would have to approach LucasArts.

    Correct. Merchandise is something we currently need to discuss with LucasArts. We're of course working on some proposals and nebulous ideas, but we'll see! No promises, though (besides the games themselves, obviously :) ).
  • FealiksFealiks
    edited August 2009
    Jake wrote: »
    We're of course working on some proposals and nebulous ideas, but we'll see!

    hurr.gif
  • coolsomecoolsome
    edited August 2009
    Fealiks wrote: »
    hurr.gif

    img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=6395258
  • FealiksFealiks
    edited August 2009
    hurr.gif < you complete me

    oh, you ... :o > img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=6395258

    hurr.gif < your smile... it's so... *leans in*

    *leans in* oh, my... you're so... naughty> img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=6395258

    hurr.gif < oh, shut up and kiss me, you fool!

    mwah mwha ooh i cant reach mwahmwa mwah hurr.gifimg-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=6395258mwah mwahmwah mwah you're on my mwah hair wmawamwah
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited August 2009
    Fealiks wrote: »
    < you complete me

    oh, you ... :o >
    < your smile... it's so... *leans in*

    *leans in* oh, my... you're so... naughty>
    < oh, shut up and kiss me, you fool!

    mwah mwha ooh i cant reach mwahmwa mwah mwah mwahmwah mwah you're on my mwah hair wmawamwah

    Scariest. Post. Ever.
  • WoodsyblueWoodsyblue
    edited August 2009
    Jake wrote: »
    Correct. Merchandise is something we currently need to discuss with LucasArts. We're of course working on some proposals and nebulous ideas, but we'll see! No promises, though (besides the games themselves, obviously :) ).

    So, any hints on when we could expect said Murray-the-evil-demonic-skull talking alarm clock?
    ;);) *nudge**nudge*
  • DuateDuate
    edited August 2009
    and 3-headed monkey dolls

    and "i found the treasure of melee island and all i got was this lousy t-shirt" shirts

    and ACTION FIGURES

    and guybrush/lechuck/largo voodoo dolls

    and ash-2-life steak seasoning

    and red cans of grog

    and breathmints

    and reinforced oars

    and big whoop map pieces

    and skeleton arms complete with floaties and glue on their hands

    and spare wooden body parts combined in a disturbing fashion

    and u tubes

    and dark ninja dave dolls (rare!)
  • GaryCXJkGaryCXJk
    edited August 2009
    I want a Morgan LeFlay and Elaine Marley figurine. That's all I want.

    Or action figures of them.

    Perhaps even a Dark Ninja Dave action figure.
  • dumpling321dumpling321
    edited August 2009
    ZOMG I WANT THAT ALARM CLOCK!!!! after all everyone should start their day with a little evilness ^_^
  • Jace TaranJace Taran
    edited August 2009
    The alarm clock could even be made to keep track of the date. That way, Murray could be especially evil on Monday mornings.
  • hplikelikehplikelike
    edited August 2009
    stan.gif

    Stan: Ah, Telltale, you can't do that! You'll run me out of business! I'm supposed to have exclusive rights to Monkey Island merchandise! How will I be able to sell my LeChuck Brand Kitty Litter tm Great for the cat with an EVIL stench, my So You Think You Can Govern: Melee Island Edition Bored Games (c) Play as Elaine, human LeChuck, Ozzie, or a monkey to see WHO's the pick of the politicians, or my Monkey Island Trading Cards (patent pending)?! Gotta buy em' all, FROM STAN! How can I compete with such as huge business like Telltale? They've got MORE THEN ONE EMPLOYEE! They're driving out local, friendly, and handsome salesmen like me to create an evil corporate empire full of... *RING RING* Hold on, that's my slightly used Tree Phone As seen in MI 2

    "Hello. Yeah. Yes... no... yes... HOW MUCH!? So, all I've got to do, is appear in one of your little 'episodes' and... really... it's a deal"

    ...

    Have I mentioned yet how generous my new business partner Telltale games is? And they're offering this "Tales of Monkey Island" game for one easy payment of $34.99 or 5 easy payments of 1000 Wii points. AND a free DVD! Minus shipping You'd have to be crazier then me NOT TO ORDER THIS INSTANT! I haven't seen a deal this good since my buy-one-get-one free special on slightly used toothbrushes! What are you waiting for BUY THIS GAME NOW!
  • WoodsyblueWoodsyblue
    edited August 2009
    Duate wrote: »
    and ash-2-life steak seasoning

    ash-2-life steak seasoning, pure gold!
    Jace Taran wrote: »
    The alarm clock could even be made to keep track of the date. That way, Murray could be especially evil on Monday mornings.

    That would be deliciously evil, wouldn't it?
    hplikelike wrote: »
    stan.gif

    Wow, Stan is going at super-speed! :eek:

    Nice post btw. That's commitment with a capital C.
  • bugzbunny90bugzbunny90
    edited August 2009
    wonder what murray would say if he was a talking clock...

    WAKE UP U MORTAL SCUM ... MUHAHAHA OR ARE U DEAD YET?
  • coolsomecoolsome
    edited August 2009
    bugzbunny90 wrote: »
    wonder what murray would say if he was a talking clock...

    Wake up u mortal scum ... Muhahaha or are u dead yet?

    evil never sleeps mwhahaha
  • MarzhinMarzhin
    edited August 2009
    Is it possible to have a Tales of Monkey island Artbook (maybe including the "speculative pirate artwork" from Steve Purcell) ?

    Please ?

    Pretty please ?

    Pretty please with sugar on top ?
  • Lennie MelvinLennie Melvin
    edited August 2009
    Marzhin wrote: »
    Is it possible to have a Tales of Monkey island Artbook (maybe including the "speculative pirate artwork" from Steve Purcell) ?

    Please ?

    Pretty please ?

    Pretty please with sugar on top ?

    Or we'll drop kick you into the lava
  • balin2kbalin2k
    edited August 2009
    i want to see one of those parrot perch toys with the Pyrite parrot on it. and when you clap it says *skwark im guybrush threepwood..mighty pirate
  • brian.shapirobrian.shapiro
    edited August 2009
    How about a plain t-shirt that reads 'I want to be a pirate"
  • Jace TaranJace Taran
    edited August 2009
    Would anyone want a toy rubber chicken with a pulley in the middle (can't believe no one's suggested it yet)? Or a gigantic q-tip? Or how about a game. Instead of rockem sockem robots, insult fighting pirates. How about a Junior Ultra Commando Assault Vehicle? Or a Big Whoop Amusment Park playset (might also work as a spin off game - Big Whoop Tycoon)?
  • shrefshref
    edited August 2009
    Jake wrote: »
    Correct. Merchandise is something we currently need to discuss with LucasArts. We're of course working on some proposals and nebulous ideas, but we'll see! No promises, though (besides the games themselves, obviously :) ).

    how bout a hint as to what these proposals may be ;)
  • PirateguybrushPirateguybrush
    edited August 2009
    I'd buy a rubber-chicken-with-a-pulley-in-the-middle keychain. It would have to be designed in such a way that it wasn't uncomfortable in a pocket and was durable enough to last, but I'd love that. Or a three-headed monkey keychain.
  • GumpoGumpo
    edited August 2009
    bugzbunny90 wrote: »
    wonder what murray would say if he was a talking clock...

    WAKE UP U MORTAL SCUM ... MUHAHAHA OR ARE U DEAD YET?

    "Wake up mortal, lucasarts has released a new monkey island game!

    ...

    just kidding. mwah hahahahahahaha"

    I mean really, can an alarm clock be more evil then that?
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2009
    I want a talking LeChuckie doll.
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited August 2009
    shref wrote: »
    how bout a hint as to what these proposals may be ;)
    I would hate to have my hopes lifted up just to have them dashed.

    Also, the suggestions in this thread are really helping in lowering my expectations. I need them nice and low to avoid being let down.

    I'm cynical now, so I'll either be proven right or I'll be pleasantly surprised.
  • Iron CurtainIron Curtain
    edited August 2009
    Rather Dashing wrote:
    I would hate to have my hopes lifted up just to have them dashed.

    Don't you mean "Rather-Dashed?" :p
  • coolsomecoolsome
    edited August 2009
    I wana E-ticket to big whoop!
  • hplikelikehplikelike
    edited August 2009
    Guybrush puppet pals?
  • shrefshref
    edited August 2009
    largo voodoo doll! heck ya!
  • wispwisp
    edited August 2009
    well, i assume, if telltale will get a merch license, they will probably tomi related items. i am still hoping for a print of the limited dvd cover by steve purcell..or maybe a printed version of these journals.
  • meandermeander
    edited August 2009
    Max plush toy! oh wait, wrong thread....

    Murray alarm clock! please :)
  • HaydenHayden
    edited August 2009
    Pay Paco Vink to complete his Secret of Monkey Island comic and then sell copies of that!
  • PirateguybrushPirateguybrush
    edited August 2009
    haydenwce27 wrote: »
    Pay Paco Vink to complete his Secret of Monkey Island comic and then sell copies of that!

    This. In hardcover.
  • LaserschwertLaserschwert
    edited August 2009
    I'm probably just to un-hip to know this, but when exactly did the malpractice of quoting someone and simply posting "This." start? It's even worse than LOLing...
  • PariahKingPariahKing
    edited August 2009
    Laserschwert wrote: »
    I'm probably just to un-hip to know this, but when exactly did the malpractice of quoting someone and simply posting "This." start? It's even worse than LOLing...
    This.
  • Darth MarsdenDarth Marsden
    edited August 2009
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    I want a talking LeChuckie doll.
    What, like this?
    MI3-childsplay.jpg
  • coolsomecoolsome
    edited August 2009
    I would never ever get tired of that
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited August 2009
    PariahKing wrote: »
    This.
    This.
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