Imitation IS the highest form of flattery.

Having said that, do any of you have pictures of cakes you have made that have been copied?

Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1745004
Theirs
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1909385

I think it would be fun to see some copies side by side with the originals.

How about you show your copy next to the original?

Here's another...its older than both of the ones mentioned:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1282084

There's only so many ways you can do an R2D2 in 3D. Kudos to everyone who does do one though, they look great.

I realize that may have come across as snarky - sorry. Seen too many threads on here where someone accused someone else of copying their "original" design.

I think your copy of the many previous R2-D2 cakes looks good.

http://www.bsideblog.com/2008/02/best-r2d2-cake-ever/

Here is one I copied...

Theirs
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1378529
Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1927564

I didn't start the thread to be negative. And I wasn't claiming my R2 as "the" original.

I just wanted to see some side by sides...

all of my cakes are copies, I dont have that flare for for coming up w/ a design.. my fav so far are these two, hers is 1000% better than mine, but I still love mine so very much!

Theirs
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1880929

Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1991802

Theirs
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1636856

Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1934960

I really like the cookies around the sides of the cake.

Here is one I copied, made a few changes, but it is still pretty much the same

Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1956589

Theirs
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1864363

I always try to change something on a cake someone finds online. Its always, I want that one exactly!

This is kinda fun- I do tend to get my inspiration from others' work- I try to mix it up a bit, but sometimes, I'm just working on a technique (Just a hobby baker) so it feels like an accomplishment on my end when I can duplicate someone's beautiful work- but I would never take credit for the design! )

Theirs:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1663665

Mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1949629

and another:

Theirs:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1324838

mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1936615

Here is another I copied...

Theirs
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1553100
Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1781092

This is fun!

Theirs:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1439329

Mine:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1571821

She was even kind enough to send me the template for the cupcake wrappers!

Here are a few cakes that I've copied.

Theirs:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1101423

Mine:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1755978

Theirs:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/719273

Mine:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1855234

Theirs:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1507097

Mine:

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1940133

Thanks to all for the inspiration! I'd like to think that my creativity is improving as I get more experience. I'm now finding it easier to come up with my own designs, or at least my own spin on designs that I see here.

As I am at work (shhh!) and they block tons of stuff (including being able to see most pictures), I can't see any of yours. I am a sad panda.

I made a rosette cake (in my photos) that I originally saw on the i am baker site/tutorial (duh, where else LOL), if anyone is interested in looking.

I gotta check this thread again when I get home! I'm curious!

I like this thread! Ok, here are some of mine...

My original (made a long time ago, dont judge lol)
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1791218

Their copy
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1808103

Their original
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1804188

My copy
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1963524

Copy of my copy....lol
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1996050

@jo3d33 Love the black and white!
So much fun to see the side by sides!

I like this thread. I especially like that it's not making us feel bad for copying

Theirs: (I love ALL her cakes)
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1689498


Mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1737074

I thought the design tomswife did was so cute. I just had to try it myself. I changed it a bit but theirs was definitely the inspiration.

theirs:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1714082

mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1962853

RE: the first post:
I don't know that the second R2D2 cake could be called a 'copy' as such...I mean yes it's a copy of R2D2 - as is the first cake - but I would say that both cakes look like that because that's what R2D2 looks like!!

I like this thread too! Great idea!

Theirs - http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1530983

Mine - http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1855943/1855946

I think it's fine to copy, when I did this copy, I was in a real pinch for time, and logged on here to trusty CC! Where would I be without all of you guys sharing your fabulous creations!
I did send Gledam a pm at the time, prior to posting my pictures as a courtesy, and also made sure to credit her original picture. Even if I've taken various elements of other cakes here on CC, I do try to credit the other decorators as far as possible.

Mama D

I don't like to actually copy cakes but I am inspired. These are as close as I've come to creating a "copy" and I would call them strongly inspired by the originals .

Mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1716096

Hers:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1701107

Mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1619965

Hers:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1600872

How do you post a thread & picture here & also do it side by side? I had just about copied a cake from another CCr, but afterwards I pm'd her & told her that I would not post it because I had copied it. I never got a response abot if she minded or not, so I didn't. I totally LOVED her cake & just had to make it for my Grandson's first birthday. I am so inspired on this site & I, like others, will use another's design & maybe change it up some...giving vredit where is is due, of course.

Assuming R2D2 is copyrighted, it should neither be made nor copied if being sold.

This is kinda cool here are some of mine and to tell you the truth I was only able to find one picture that was copied and I tried my hardest to find the other and couldn't, but was inspired by some one somewhere

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1796098 mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1994951 theirs

couldn't find these but put a little of my flair to it too
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1995725
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1922852
thanks to whoever you are

So many talented people on Cake central its inevitable we look here for our inspiration.

Thiers:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1628037

Mine:
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1670388

Thanks to those that inspire...it is a way we learn .....


Theirs: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1642234

Mine: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2002405



Theirs: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1946799

Mine: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2002373

Thanks for the inspiration lilmansmum.

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1305555 hers
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1323083 mine

Mine: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1546262
Theirs: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1455534

This was my first big fondant cake. I didn't realize my flowers weren't very big. =)

Mine: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1640277
Theirs: http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1626886

She helped me a lot of this one. =)

Thank you both for the inspiratation! =)

One of my earliest efforts with fondant. This was just so darn cute I had to make one for my son's 1st birthday. His b-day is one day after my daughters so we did a combo party.
Theirs
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cococake/3380402658/
Mine
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1607634

and DD's cake to go with it...
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1607636