Muppet Origami

[swinefolder]

This is my first post to the Muppet forum. So hello everyone!

The reason I am posting in the "on the web" section, is that I have a web site that features origami models that I have designed. I have devoted a whole section to origami Muppets. Please visit and let me know what you think...

http://www.glynnorigami.co.uk/

I have been a Muppet fan for many years and an origami enthusiast for even longer. I am always on the lookout for new and interesting subjects for my origami designs and Muppets have proved to be a great source of inspiration over the years.

I do have a question though. Is my web site legal? Am I entitled to have Muppet characters on my web site? Seeing as I am not profiting from the designs I would have thought that this was a reasonable thing. If I was to consider something commercial though, such as publishing origami Muppets in a book, who should I ask? Is there a contact address or email for the Muppet Holding Company? I 'sort of' have permission from the Children's Television Workshop for the Sesame Street characters. I have a letter from a CTW attorney, Nancy Richman. Unfortunately, even though it is from an attorney, the wording is somewhat ambiguous, it start with;

"we hereby grant you the right...."

and then adds;

"..subject to CTW approval in writing for uses other than as provided below"

The problem I have is that there are no "uses listed below" so it could be regarded as a legal document that gives me the right to do absolutely nothing. If so, why write the document?

Thanks for your attention

 

[Beauregard]

Nice site! I love these creations of yours! Oscar, best of all.

 

[Docnzhoss]

Those are quite clever. The Big Bird is quite nice but I especially like that you have a Rowlf. I browsed your site and came across your Grim Reaper greeting card. I'm thinking of purchasing one for my cousin, whose wife is about to have a child. Just kidding, of course. Keep up the good work!

 

[redBoobergurl]

First of all, welcome and hello to you!

Second of all, LOVE the origami on your website! It's awesome! I just started to learn origami this year, I got one of those origami-a-day calendars. I haven't really been at it for quite some time, but after seeing your stuff, maybe I'll get back on it!

I don't know much about the legal stuff, but I hope you can have your stuff published in a book someday!

 

[MuppetsRule]

Welcome to Muppet Central.

Love your muppet origami creations! My favorites are Big Bird and Cookie Monster. Everybody should check them out.

Can't really help with your legal questions. I don't see why there should be a problem though. I would have to agree with your interpretation of the letter. "It could be regarded as a legal document that gives me the right to do absolutely nothing . . ."

 

[MrsPepper]

I wouldn't know about the legal stuff, but I love your muppet origami! I especially like Miss Piggy.

 

[Vic Romano]

Woah, that is so cool!

 

[Xela]

Wow! Very cool!