The Knock off transformers thread

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by blunghole, Oct 5, 2008.

  1. jasonsmith

    jasonsmith Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. Looked them up. But they don't have anything for sale that I'm looking for. And have no desire to setup "want" lists with them.

    Still looking for recommendations.
     
  2. jasonsmith

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    Looks like the Dinobots have been KO'd from a long time ago. What 20 years ago? Must be old molds by now. Really wish whoever is knocking off the Masterpieces. Would redo the molds on the G1 Dinobots using mint original examples. Don't know how they do it today, but I'm guessing they use 3D laser imaging of all of the parts, to get a digital piece in the computer? Clean it up, then make molds from that?
     
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    I have heard that they have fixed issues with the KO Dinobots compared to the older KO's.

    Is there any truth to that? And how can you tell?

    I've been wanting to get some KO Dinobots, including the Red Swoop with the Gold Feet. I did get one several years ago, but the chrome was terrible on the wings like some of the chrome had chipped off or there was contamination before the chroming.
     
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    I suspect that you'll get the individual bots pictured. The official images of the combined mode are probably from the initial release, before they made the First Aid and Streetwise molds. That might be the only "official" images of the combined mode for sellers to use.

    zmog
     
  5. TCJJ

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    I know there were definitely high-quality KOs (better than the official figures, apparently) around about the time Animated was airing, I believe, but they were going for a lot of money at the time because the quality was supposedly that good.

    I wish I could answer your questions, but I only have more of the same questions myself...

    Maybe when I can afford to do so, I'll just grab all five from the eBay seller I mentioned and see how they turn out. Or perhaps I should just start by buying one, which would be a smarter choice, I suppose.
     
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    I do a fair bit of LED customs with my figures as a hobby. Feel free to check out my page where I post mods, tutorials and share ideas.
    A gallery of my collection from last May can be found here:
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  7. jasonsmith

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    Have you seen the special Swoop version? They have 3 different versions not counting the Hasbro original.

    But the Swoop I want is the Red Chest, Chrome Wings, and Gold Feet/Missiles.

    This is one pic I could find to give you an idea as I couldn't find the right picture. But it's just like this, except the one I want has a "red chest and black face":

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  8. primalxconvoy

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    A Christian pastor?

    Then watch this!



    Anyway, nice disco! Any plans to make a disco, complete with flashing light floor, disco ball and MP Soundwave vs any third party/TR Blaster, all lit up, complete with the music and lights from that famous dance off G1 episode?
     
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    Some of the items that don't have prices can still be got from SirToys if you add them to a want list. Want list isn't a legal contract either, so it's a good way to have people looking for you for toys.
     
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    TCJJ 125% Tank Engine

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    To be honest, I didn't pay much attention to what they had available. I think it had the red chest, but I'm not sure.
     
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    dasas01 Autobot MedicalSpecialist

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    Anyone had any bad experiences in giving credit card info to Aliexpress? I wish that seller was able to use Paypal :/
     
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    Helpful and great suggestions.

    As for general plans-

    I like the 5mm adapter-shoe, I will definitely add that to the list.
    G1'y Weapons where needed
    Anime-Style Face Plates
    Maybe some crisper head sculpts for the mini-bot/nebulans/titan master dudes

    Our...let's say...silent partner, has some nutty ambitions for conversion kits to make these guys into some unexpected characters. The concept art looks pretty good. We'll see how that goes, but I might be messing with these molds for a while.
     
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    I've never had plans to do a light up floor yet, but I've had them do a dance-off several times. Here are a few older pics I had them in last year.

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    That is awesome.
     
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    Let's try with resized images.
    Ko's hitting Dollarama:

    DSC_0297 small.jpg DSC_0296 smaller.jpg
     
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  16. robotmel

    robotmel *All must transform*

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    In case no one has seen these yet, found in GiftLove store on AliExpress earlier but not sure if they need their own thread, feel free?

    SHOCKWAVES LAB SL-17 - $13.99 Free Shipping

    Articulated hands for KO Leader sized (Voyager upscaled) Transformers Last Knight Megatron / WeiJiang MW-001 Rendsora.

    Check them out here and probably your other fave sellers! https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Transformation-SL-17-Upgrade-Kit-Hands-for-The-Last-Knight-over-size-30cm-wj-or-L/2960119_32836046251.html?spm=2114.12010611.0.0.5a31eb5e2hQmsl

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    I've used my CC for all of my AE purchases, no issues so far. I assume your CC info doesn't get passed on to the seller, AE takes your money and then pays them.
     
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    Wow, that's a heck of a display! You're an LED maniac! :lol 

    It's very festive. Even aside from the guest appearance by Jesus, it all feels very Christmassy, somehow.

    zmog
     
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  19. destrongerlupus

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    Woo Boy. No Dollarama's around here, but I think some of our retailers do have the same supply channel, so fingers crossed :) 
     
  20. primalxconvoy

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    Are you sure that's for Redosora? The OSKO doesn't feature yellow parts. The Megatron pictured kind like the official/Voyager KO version...

    EDIT: - The link you provided states that these hands are for either the Voyager, OR OSKO versions (even though there's a leader class toy also pictured?)