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Phantast... many of the people at the old 3DCC (now animotions) have contacted the respective comic companies for permission to use/reproduce their characters. In fact most companies I've contacted for use of their copyrighted material have been very cooperative, even flattered, that I'd take the time to ask for permission (In 5 years of doing digital art I've only been turned down once :-). lmckenzie... a better (and relatively unbiased :-) site for an overview of copyright/trademark in relation to fanfiction/artwork is at the link above. geogress... You're all wet :-) If you make a model that can wear Vickis' clothes more power to you. It's your creation & you can do with it as you wish. If, however you use any part of the original mesh to do it it is a violation of Daz3d copyright. As to your question about copyrighting a shape, it's not only the object itself but it's unique appearance that is copyrighted/trademarked. It doesn't matter what you name it. dlfurman... Whether or not an object is sold is immaterial. A violation is a violation & the court doesn't care if you made any money doing it until after you're judged guilty. Then it is considered when awarding damages.