Appears to be imitating Busse

[RobStanley]

It's very importanat that threads like this get viewed as much as possible, and links to it are distributed to as many other relevant places and forums as possible.
Many newbies who are far less experienced than us may be taken in and if a thread like this (perhaps a sticky) can prevent it so much the better for Jerry and the whole Busse community.
Fakes are a reality and the best way to counter them is with exposure and knowledge.

I agree. A sticky or similar info thread on counterfeits and ripoffs is a good idea. But lock it. Because it will end up in the gutter otherwise.

 

[Jaxx]

It is a blatant brand ripoff of the most revolting and arrogant kind. My blood is boiling!!!!!

Mods, please lock this thread before it ends up in the gutter.

Rob,

Mate, I'm at a loss over what to do here... On one hand, I want to wish it away and banish it off this forum...but OTOH, this is where people come to learn about everything Busse, or in this case, what is NOT Busse but instead a cheap fake with copied artwork without any permission, and Steven makes a good point. I'm going to leave the decision up to Jerry on what should be done here.

Make no mistake, I'm as angry & sickened to see this ripoff as you.

 

[mymindisamob]

Oh my goodness me!!! How the hell did they get the artwork??!!!??? :grumpy:

It is easy for them to plagiarize our linework if we have art online as you and I do. Even with a digital watermark. This happened with my artwork for Jerry as well with a foreign ripoff of the Warboar. About the only thing we can do is feel honored that they copied us, and Jerry. I think he has more clout than I do though.

 

[Jaxx]

I agree. A sticky or similar info thread on counterfeits and ripoffs is a good idea. But lock it. Because it will end up in the gutter otherwise.

You're right. I know you're right and if I walk away and leave it unlocked, I will have no one to blame but myself.
I've reconsidered, and I'm going to lock it.
Sorry to see your artwork stolen, Rob... Color me pissed (angry, not drunk).