Is it Illegal to Use Costumed Characters for Profit?
A few years ago, I took a break from radio and worked in the trampoline biz. I was the General Manager for Sky Zone Evansville. One of the super fun events I planned required costumed characters. I've always loved mascots and even dressing up myself. Liberty Pink Ranger  Get our free mobile app  The Character Toddler Time was a huge hit! We sold out every event, so I was able to add to our character selection. Paw Patrol was a huge hit. The Christmas event featured Elf on the Shelf, Minion, Frozen, and Beauty and the Beast. Photo: Sky Zone Evansville  If Belle looks familiar, it's because she works at Core Chiropractic now. She made a beautiful Belle, and she was the only one tiny enough for the dress! Photo: Sky Zone Evansville  Things were going great until I added the PJ Masks. First of all, these costumes were amazingly accurate. They were the next big thing for toddlers. I would create Facebook events to promote the character times and share pics from past events. Well, I flew too close to the sun, and somehow the creators of the PJ Masks send me a cease and desist letter. This was a legit document that had words like; Legal proceedings, Copyright Infringement, and Intellectual property rights. Yikes. Liberty  So, four years later, I've entered the confession booth to tell the world that it is in fact a crime to use costumed characters for profit. It should be noted that not all costumes were as accurate as the PJ Masks. Doc McStuffins looks like Dora the Explorer's twin. That was just confusing for everyone. Photo: Liberty  Inside Amazon: A Detailed History of America's Biggest Online Retailer Stacker compiled a list of key moments in Amazon's history and its current business from a variety of sources. Here's a look at the events that turned an online bookstore into a global conglomerate and a self-made entrepreneur into the world's second-richest man. EVANSVILLE TOYS AND GAMES SUPER AMAZING COLLECTABLES See this collection of toys from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, up to today. Evansville Toys & Games also has video games, comic books, Pokmon cards, movies, and more. G.I. Joe, WWE, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Star Wars, Marvel and it's all for sale.