Date: Thursday, July 28th 2005 11:11pm CDT
Categories: Site News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): Maz
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Views: 46,643
Maz of the
Energon Pub has managed to get his hands on the previously reported Chinese knock off 'Binaltech Metals Transform Swindle'. What is interesting is that he seems to be a hybrid of Swindle and Hound parts and carries a yellow Hound head, some say he looks a little like the eHOBBY excluisve G1 Hound repaint Junkion Detritus?
See more images and a full description of the toy
here at the Energon Pub, and/or click on the links below to see a selection of the images:
Mis-coloured Hound Head
Comparison with BT Swindle
Vehicle Mode
Faction Symbol
Box comparison with BT Swindle Box
Date: Monday, May 23rd 2005 5:00pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Seibertron Permanent Link
Views: 50,150
It seems the G1 knock-off problem is getting worse and worse by the day. I recently contacted Joel at BigBadToyStore.com regarding concerns about a "case fresh" shipment of G1 Cyclnous figures that they had recently posted for sale on their website. After closer inspection,
BigBadToyStore.com did the right thing (as they always do) by removing the figure from their store after they compared the figure to an original and discovered it's another addition to the Chinese knock offs that seem to keep popping up. When it comes to a "fresh case of original G1 Transformers," just remember: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
-----Original Message-----
From: Joel -
BigBadToyStore
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005
To: Ryan Yzquierdo
Subject: Re: Cyclonus figure - knock off?
Hi Ryan - I opened one up and compared it to an authentic G1 version we had here and can confirm they are knockoffs - damn good ones however, it was tough to tell, but there were a few giveaways: (feel free to post this)
1. The bottom of the right wing says 1986 Hasbro - in a font thats not quite right (authentic one says: Hasbro 1986 Takara Co. Ltd. 1986 Japan
2. The nose cone is very soft rubber that bends too easily and was actually kind of sticky (and smells kind of bad - like rubber and old fish)
3. The injection mold areas are much rougher than they should be with pockets or raised stressed areas instead of smooth cuts - overall the plastic is a bit lesser in quality.
4. Wings have a different feel to them when detaching and come off much easier than the real one
The box itself other than having the chinese sticker seemed to be very close - the cardboard feels just a bit thinner than it should and a bit rougher paper grade - so not quite as smooth & glossy as it should be. No clue why they would go to all this trouble and then put the sticker on it for the giveaway
Thanks so much for the heads up - I removed them from the site and will refund the few people who did buy - my supplier was duped by these as well so he'll be receiving them back from us.
Thanks!
Joel
www.bigbadtoystore.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Yzquierdo
To: Joel -
BigBadToyStore
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005
Subject: Cyclonus figure - knock off?
Hey Joel,
I don’t think the G1 Cyclonus you guys recently posted on your site is an original figure (
http://bigbadtoystore.com/subtoy2.asp?Queryid=tf426). There are a wave of Chinese Transformers in US packaging that are hitting the market right now. It’s kind of scary because no one seems to know what is and isn’t an official product anymore. The best theory that I’ve heard about these figures are that they kept being made in China long after they were no longer supposed to be produced. So far, other figures that have "mysteriously" shown up like Cyclonus are Beachcomber, Seaspray, Backstreet and Squawktalk / Beastbox (Cassettes). There are small differences in paint jobs, misspellings on the packaging (look closely at the words on the back), sticker applications (extra or missing) and copyright stampings on the figures from the originals. They are all marked with the same sticker in the upper right hand corner of the packaging. I’m pretty sure these aren’t original Cyclonus figures – not to mention that Cyclonus was never packaged just by himself – I believe he came with other seeker jets.
I have a gallery of an original boxed version of Cyclonus on my site if you want to compare:
CLICK HERE.
Date: Monday, May 9th 2005 10:52pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): TFormers, transfansph
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Views: 40,154
Transfan Philippines have posted a second gallery of the yellow KO BT-02 Lambor (Sideswipe), these show him out of package with more detail and a varient box more in the style of Binaltech. See the original images
here or click on the links below to view the images:
Robot-mode
Head Shot
Back
Arm Detail
Decepticon? Faction Symbol
Upper Arm Detail (showing possible production error?)
Weapon
With BT Meister
Vehicle-mode
Front End (Modified so parts wont stick out)
Box Varient
Date: Saturday, May 7th 2005 1:48am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): Flux Convoy, TFans, transfansph
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Views: 43,732
Images of a Philippine bootleg of BT-02 Lambor (AKA Alternators Sideswipe) have surface, the thing is this one is painted yellow and in Robot Masters stlye packaging! Could this be the unofficial BT Sunstreaker? Click on the links below to find out:
In-Box
Close up of toy
Robot Masters style Packaging
Box Art
Back of box
Toy Info
Next to Alt Sideswipe
Out of box
Out of box with instructions
Date: Monday, January 24th 2005 10:41pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): TFW2005, Dark Perceptor
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Views: 47,805
P.Prime has posted images on the 2005 boards of the first Binaltech Knock Off. This Chinese made copy of Takaras Binatech Hound retails at around $5 and appears to be of an astonishingly high quality, in fact at first glance it's difficult to tell from the real thing! See for yourself below.
In-package 1
In-package 2
Alt-mode
Alt-mode Grill
Spot The Difference
Robot-mode
Alt-mode Rear
Alt-mode Profile
Alt-mode Interior
Date: Monday, December 29th 2003 9:54am CST
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Kupp |
Credit(s): TFkenkon.com
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Views: 104,747
Remy has updated his page with two new photo sets.
Act 175 features Energon Strong Arm and
this gallery featuring an oversized knock off Transformers Armada
Space Team.
Date: Monday, December 22nd 2003 7:40am CST
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Kupp |
Credit(s): Livejournal.com
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Views: 72,329
TV´s Grady of
Livejournal´s Cybetron Comminity has reported spotting G1 Jetfire knockoffs available at Walmart as part of the Galaxy Defender line of toys. You can check out images of the Toy and discussion
here.
Date: Wednesday, December 17th 2003 2:44pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: AutobotJazz |
Credit(s): TFormers.com
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Views: 53,097
The news staff at
TFormers.com has discovered that Walgreens currently has a selection of Spychanger knock offs available. They come 2 in a package for $0.99. The article and pictures can be found
here
Date: Saturday, July 5th 2003 5:42pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Rumors,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Professor Smooth |
Credit(s): Elvin Pena
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Views: 60,065
After a several month absence from the scene, another of what I´ve personally dubbed "Factory Made Fakes" (although that´s still under invenstigation) has appeared. Once again, this is an all-clear Optimus Prime
figure. However, this one is different from its early counterparts. On this figure, the entire trailer is clear and does not feature the sticker earlier ones had. Also, this has transparent versions of the rest of the accessories included with the recent Takara #0 Convoy reissue (axe, etc). Also, this new knock off has the Takara "Long Stacks" instead of the castrated version Hasbro´s releases sport. This figure is from the (very impressive) collection of
Elvin Pena. It should be noted that Hasbro/Takara have been upset that these pieces have been made/leaving the factory. Be advised that if you buy one of these from a US seller, the possibility exists that you may face some legal troubles.
Date: Sunday, March 30th 2003 11:08am CST
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Rodimus99
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Views: 72,560
According to Rodimus99: "I was at K-mart tonight and they had some of those pre-made Easter Baskets. Some of which contained "bootleg" Transformers.
One of the sets was the Contructicons in G1 colors minus the logos, it appeared that the set had all of the parts to form
Devestator. The second set was the Protectobots, no logos, but appeared to be in original colors, exept for Hot Spot who was red. This set
also came with parts to form Defensor. The baskets sell for $9.99." While investigating this news at a local K-Mart here in Chicago, SEIBERTRON.com discovered one of the Easter Basket sets has a knock-off T-Wrecks (Beast Wars Megatron repaint) as the main toy. Thanks for the news Rodimus99!!!
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