How to tell the new KO Reissues apart from authentic toys.

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by JunkersHVN, Mar 15, 2007.

  1. BenjaminXavier

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    Well, there are rumors of a Platinum G1 Dinobots reissue this year, so you might want to hold off till botcon or SDCC on those guys... If they are reissued you can get legit ones (or KOs for much, much cheaper) and if they aren't reissued you're not out nothing for waiting a few months.
     
  2. ljacone

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    Good point, thanks for the head's up.
     
  3. IamRoller

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    Hi
    I am New to identifying these fine details and Trademarks- but i got to admit i really enjoy studying & find it fascinating when i am looking at G1 MIB Transformers.
    * My Question is - What is a 'TM' Box ? And how is it different to a 'R' box?
    I am looking at a AFA item that has a 'R' box.
     
  4. Tripredacus

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    It refers to the relative age of the item. Early releases have TM next to the Transformers logo. They were changed to have "R" (Registered Trademark) once that process was approved.

    FredsWorkshop.com
     
  5. JBrock

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    I have extensive experience with the KOs and mint to not so mint G1s. I have only had 1 of the KOs not be total trash. The blue chested Swoop is a great toy and the red faced white legged Slag is okay. On the autobot cars, joints are loose. Wheeljack falls forward, sun streakers arm broke off, mirage won't hold gun etc. Reflector, the stoppers at the end of the middle guys shoulders came right off inside the side robots. Cyclonus fell apart in my hands.

    Combiners, Superion won't stand straight and silverbolts wing broke off. Menasor, leans forward and legs pretty much fall out if you pick it up. Devastator, leg chromed parts on long haul and hook broke after first transformation.

    Worst offenders: Defensor was pure garbage. Rotors popped right out of Blades. Front end of Groove broke off.

    Shockwave, legs won't stay, battery cover broke, hose pulled out cause it's short and electronics stopped working after 5 minutes.

    Wouldn't be that bad if they weren't all priced fairly high. 100 bucks for the combiners is a joke when you can get a slightly used original without box. Vintage toys can be had for same price as the knockoffs and they are much more satisfying.
     
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    Hi, I'm looking to buy a legitimate Car Robots D-012 Black Convoy. http://m5.i.pbase.com/o4/75/130375/1/52808875.DSC_1165.JPG
    The problem is I don't know what to look for to tell the difference between the KO version and the real version.

    Can anyone help with telling the real deal from the fake?

    Thanks.
     
  7. Havok1891

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    Got a KO sidwswipe, does anyone know if its an issue with him getting the hood part to latch into the waist in robot mode? Am I doing something wrong? The waist part seems too thick to lock into the underside hood indent.
     
  8. BenjaminXavier

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    You need to trim the tab a bit with a blade. Google "ko sideswipe fix" to find instructions
     
  9. Snoopy Magnus

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    so what are the main differences between the ko and official human alliance soundwave?
     
  10. Doug

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    I have the KO Shockwave and you are right about the legs as mine has the same problem. But so far I had no problems with the battery cover and the rubber hose.
     
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    i have seen a black g1 prime is this a ko?
     
  12. BenjaminXavier

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    Yes.
     
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    I just received a MP Sideswipe from a reputable source but the tabbing between the gun and the fist is so loose that he can't hold his weapon and the tabbing between the chest and waist is so tight you can't plug them together. Are these signs that I might have gotten a KO?
     
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    That actually sounds just like my legit Sideswipe...
     
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    got a handful of KOs this year. combiner sets-menasor isnt bad at all , one issue with a pin and it does lean a little but not unlike the original at all. afor for 65 bucks for each set (ioffer) ya, pretty impressed. I have not taken out Defensor yet. Boxes, ya are very good/great. Masterpieces KOs are pretty impressive so far...after having some issues with the real thing thought I'd try some. The youtube reviews are right, I was surprised. I'd rather be playing with a 30 dollar toy than a 70 dollar toy and have similar issues/fun all the same or real close

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    did u get the KO dinobots? the ones that cost about 40 bucks a piece? I did a few months back and cant believe the quality. compared to my buddy's original, the KOs are actually better. darker plastic which actually looks better. tight and fun. I've played with them a lot, a lot. I never had them as a kid either and finally for 200 bucks decided to try them if not for display only....and was very surprised! Swoops beak fell off and his landing gear was broke off...common with originals. but fixed easily. Bought mine just before the rumor of a platinum set possibly being released soon...ah, we'll see.

     
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    3 things from Ioffer (skeptical) but had no problems..I was surprised but for like 65 bucks I took a chance once then another 2 times. cool. items always arrived fairly quickly and packaged well.

     
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    I bought the Red Swoop when it first came out years ago. Not happy with the wings not folding back, launcher would not peg into wing, legs were loose, and the beak fell off. I have very good to mint vintage Dinobots so wasn't going to take another chance until the Diaclone Blue Swoop and Canadian Slag were offered. Blue Swoop is very good and I've had no issues. Slag's chest flaps don't clear the head shield so you have to bend them. They were nice but the combiners to me were not worth it. I paid over 100 when they were originally released. 65 is more reasonable but I would not recommend them.
     
  19. Todd

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    How do I tell if my classics Ultra Magnus is real or KO?
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    Think I lucked up....

    I snagged this up on eBay and I am almost 99% sure it's legit. It's almost too perfect and that's why I am thinking it can't be the real deal.
     

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