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Originally Posted by Marcro
Thank you, as Kyosho already did this body for the Mini-Z, I don't see why they can't do one for the Dnano.
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Every single license has to be handled individually. Just because Lamborghini may approve a given body in say a curbside 1/24 scale kit does not give the right for reuse. The licensee would have to apply and be approved for each new license used. If they did an engined plastic kit, or 1/43 plastic it doesn't matter as there is no carryover. These licensing manufacturers have full control and approval down to the packaging and hologram seal.
Even if you do what seems to be an apples to apples comparison it is not as simple as you may think. Take the McLaren for example. Kyosho has to go and negotiate reproduction rights with McLaren. Then say they want to do the "Ueno Clinic" sponsorship. Do you really think Kyosho or McLaren have the right to reuse the clinic's logo/likeness rights for profit? The simple answer is heck no. So now Kyosho has to negotiate that deal. Seems simple... ok, next up... same car, new sponsor... back to square two. At least reusing the same car manufacturer makes the process a little easier. And that is why we always see multiple variants of same car instead of more new cars. Less "friction" and cost for licensing.
Along the lines of quicker licensing I'd like to see:
