I know some of you have seem these things selling on ebay.
*notice Laserbeak and Frenzy are in the wrong bubbles.
I know it is a Transformers sin to buy them but I did. (Hotrod voice: Forgive me Optimus) They came in the mail today and here's what I think of these replicas.
Frenzy: This replica appears to be the gold chest version of Frenzy. It has the metal feet and joints. The replica has all the same stickers, makes all the same clicking sounds. The plastic appears to be very good on the replica.
I do not have the gold version of Frenzy itself only the chrome with plastic foot version. So here's a comparison of Chrome
Gen1 Version and the Gold replica.
The light blue plastic looks identical. These weapons are great. *edit* weapons do not fit on the replicas hands. This supports my theory that it is a mm bigger than the original. The weapons fit in the originals hands perfectly. */edit* All the stickers are the same however the replica appears to have a darker aqua color rather than the
Gen1 light blue (ont he stickers in front). All of the copy right information is identical but the rub sticker appears to be of slightly less quality as it is pealing. They have the same width and height but the replica appears to be 1 mm (slightly) longer than the original but that just may be because the way Frenzy expands with his arms coming out ect. The outside knee cap area of the replica is not black like the
gen1. It is blue (same as the bot). The inside knee caps are black though. They use different press screws or whatever they are called as well.
It looks real.
Replica laserbeak VS Soundblaster's Buzzsaw.
Replica
Laserbeak: Again this replica is amazingly accurate. The weapons are perfect. While I can't compare it to the original laserbeak and must compare it to buzzsaw (reissue) it is.. wow. Dead on accurate, with great stickers. Again the rub sign is pealing but it works. Other stickers are well applied but it is missing the Decepticon faction symbol on the head. Plastic quality is outstanding on this replica and once more.. if I didn't tell you this was a replica you wouldn't know.
Onto the card.
Just by looking at it you can see this thing is accurate. Has everything right down to the copyright information. 1984 Hasbro Bradly. Inc. Only difference I noticed was the adhesive on the laserbeak side was weak and easy to pull up without damaging the card.
Conclusion: This looks real. They aren't cheaply made knock offs. These are high grade replicas. My advice is if you see someone sellings
Gen1 MOSC Frenzy and Laserbeak on Ebay you stay clear of the auction because more than likely it IS one of these replicas being sold.
On another note it was truely awsome to be able to pop open what looks like a
Gen1 MOSC Frenzy and Laserbeak and just have fun with them.
If youhave any questions about them I will be more than happy to answer them and if this is OFN *panic* I'm sorry.
