centraltrains
Member
Recently I've noticed there's been quite a lot of unofficial merchandise on eBay, selling items which mimic TOC designs. Been ongoing for some time but seems to have been a sudden increase especially in facemasks & badges.
I was kinda wondering what peoples thoughts and feeling around them are? Have you ever bought any? Any good uses for them?
I think they're usually considered fan art so are ok on a copyright basis?
Quite tempted by a badge or two myself, I think the lack of need & having being overwhelmed with collecting previously puts me of somewhat.
Badges examples:
Mugs examples:
Facemask examples:
I remember 2 or 3 years ago, on a fairly rare basis you'd see the occasional train badge listed said to be from a limited run at a depot, and would often go for £20+. Certainly seems to fill what there was demand for!
I was kinda wondering what peoples thoughts and feeling around them are? Have you ever bought any? Any good uses for them?
I think they're usually considered fan art so are ok on a copyright basis?
Quite tempted by a badge or two myself, I think the lack of need & having being overwhelmed with collecting previously puts me of somewhat.
Badges examples:
Railway Pin Badge:: Nameplates, Intercity, Midland Mainline, BR, GNER, Pride | eBay
Midland Mainline. Individual Railway Pin Badges Railway Family (BR Blue). Railway Family (BR Red). Railway Pride. A great collectors item for railway enthusiasts. SWR (PRIDE). LNER (PRIDE).
www.ebay.co.uk
Set of 2 - SWR / SWT Class 458/0 and 458/5 Enamel Brooch Pin Badges | eBay
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Set of 2 - SWR / SWT Class 458/5 and SWT Class 450/0 Class 458/5 Enamel Brooch Pin Badge.</p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">South West Trains / South Western Railway Livery</p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0...
www.ebay.co.uk
Mugs examples:
Northern Class 142 Pacer train original livery British Rail Railway Cup / Mug | eBay
<p dir="ltr">This is a lovely cup / mug for any Rail enthusiasts. Featuring the iconic 1970s pacer class 142 in early Nothern livery along with the original logo around the cup. </p> <p dir="ltr">Very good quality item, brand new, dishwasher friendly. This stunning cup would make a fantastic...
www.ebay.co.uk
Ultimate Train Spotters British Rail Railway Operators Logo Cup Mug perfect gift | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ultimate Train Spotters British Rail Railway Operators Logo Cup Mug perfect gift at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk
Southern Rail Railway Cup / Mug | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Southern Rail Railway Cup / Mug at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk
Facemask examples:
West Midlands Railway Class 172 Style Face Covering by Masquette | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for West Midlands Railway Class 172 Style Face Covering by Masquette at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk
Class 43 HST Intercity 125 Style Face Covering Mask by Masquette | eBay
Class 43 HST Style Face Covering by Masquette. High-Quality Dye sublimation printed face mask. The aim is to encourage the use of face coverings on public transport and reduce the spread of viruses, this product is unofficial and not endorsed by any transport organisations.
www.ebay.co.uk
I remember 2 or 3 years ago, on a fairly rare basis you'd see the occasional train badge listed said to be from a limited run at a depot, and would often go for £20+. Certainly seems to fill what there was demand for!