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of 24 - that can be tumble finished. They can be silk
of 24 - that can be tumble finished. They can be silk
screened with a maximum of 3 colors.<br>
screened with a maximum of 3 colors.<br>
Phil has sold them two items. <s>One is a</s> Both are<br>
Phil has sold them two items. <s>One is a</s> Both are
manipulative <u>PUZZLES</u>. One called <u>RUNNER UP</u> is an<br>
manipulative <u>PUZZLES</u>. One called <u>RUNNER UP</u> is an
inclined plane with a ball to run up it. The other is a spiral <br>
inclined plane with a ball to run up it. The other is a spiral
incline with a ball to run up it. He is getting $500 each <br>
incline with a ball to run up it. He is getting $500 each
for these (or rather "Gamut of Games" is). He considers it as<br>
for these (or rather "Gamut of Games" is). He considers it as
a "finder's fee" for things that are in the public domain.<br>
a "finder's fee" for things that are in the public domain.
If he comes up with an original concept he will expect royalties.<br>
If he comes up with an original concept he will expect royalties.
(Later learned that these were plastic - not wood.)<br>
(Later learned that these were plastic - not wood.)<br>
He is working on a <u>GAME</u> using 24 pcs. [pieces] as shown [box with an "X" in it], with<br>
He is working on a <u>GAME</u> using 24 pcs. [pieces] as shown [box with an "X" in it], with
all possible combinations of 3 colors. Another idea is a<br>
all possible combinations of 3 colors. Another idea is a
<u>STRATEGO</u> type <s>game</s> <u>GAME</u> without a board.<br>
<u>STRATEGO</u> type <s>game</s> <u>GAME</u> without a board.<br>
I told him about <u>THE WORM TURNS</u> and he thinks it<br>
I told him about <u>THE WORM TURNS</u> and he thinks it
would be suitable.<br>
would be suitable.<br>
As a possibility I asked about a word <u>GAME</u> using wooden tiles.<br>
As a possibility I asked about a word <u>GAME</u> using wooden tiles.
He said that he was thinking of that. I said that then I wouldn't <br>
He said that he was thinking of that. I said that then I wouldn't
continue with my idea. He said by all means for me to continue, and<br>
continue with my idea. He said by all means for me to continue, and
let Hoi Polloi take the better one. I said that I-Q should deinitely<br>
let Hoi Polloi take the better one. I said that I-Q should deinitely
get a cut of any of these games. He appreciated my saying<br>
get a cut of any of these games. He appreciated my saying
that, and said that we'd discuss the amount later.<br>
that, and said that we'd discuss the amount later.<br>
On the plastic items, Hoi Polloi will be coming out with 6 - $1.50<br>
On the plastic items, Hoi Polloi will be coming out with 6 - $1.50
items, all packaged the same way - similar to Mag-Nif's "Mental<br>
items, all packaged the same way - similar to Mag-Nif's "Mental
Hang Ups." Phil has two of his things included. (Royalties?)<br>
Hang Ups." Phil has two of his things included. (Royalties?)<br>
(cont. on 9/9)
(cont. on 9/9)