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

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

  1. tranfokokilla

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    also here are the details on the defensor box set.... the box itself is ko big time tooo glossy and instead of one of the tech specs saying defensor it says Befensor !!! okay!! like wtf !!! now the hotspot careful on some sites .. hot spot is one to figure out easily the top on its later there are two metal screw .. round ones are the ko's big time .. he suppose to have the flat top screw not rounded , first aid was an issue you can tell the windows in the back part are differenmt the ko is larger then the original ! on the back windows plus no stickers .. you can get away from it with reprolables .. yet again i differ cause check this out >>[​IMG] noticed the difference from the holes in the back as well also the chest on the ko is alot brighter red the original is a b loddy red color watch out for that
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  2. tranfokokilla

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  3. Agent-GHQ

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    Yes indeedy! Its says age 6 and up! I'm releived now!
     
  4. VectorPrime404

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    A thought occurs. Reflector knockoffs are one of the only real ways to get him, especially new, because of his bungled U.S. release. He was in the cartoon from the beginning through to a cameo appearance in The Movie. But he wasn't sold in the U.S. until the Movie came out, and then only as a mail-away. They didn't even change his deco to the Transformers colours. Poor Reflector. I say petition Hasbro for a mass-retail reissue. In cartoon colours.
     
  5. capellamusic

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    I think we would be more lucky if the petition was for Zhong Jin (the high quality KOs company) instead :p  .
     
  6. Tigertrack

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    When it's ton's cheaper than buying an original 1980's figure of same condition. LOL!
     
  7. UKBrawn

    UKBrawn Intergalactic Tin Opener

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    Hey guys!
    I've knocked together a comparison with pictures for the KO Sunstreaker, this is an out of the box comparison as I know that has already been done.
    Find it here: K.O. Sunstreaker Comparison ukBrawn's blog

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    Hope this helps!
     
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    Nice little comparison there. I noticed both your roofs have the black bit in. Did you add that your self? I noticed my KO did not come with that and I had to add the black in my self using stick on monokote from model airplanes.
     
  9. capellamusic

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    The KO should come with those factory stickers included. I have it and mine had them. It seems like yours came without them :(  .
     
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    Strange, it came with most of the stickers. Like the red shoulder bit's.
     
  11. UKBrawn

    UKBrawn Intergalactic Tin Opener

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    Hi, and thanks! The black bit you pointed out in the comparison was already in place when I bought it.
    Sounds like they missed it on yours. The stickers are rubbish quality anyway.
     
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    Defensor Knock Off vs Real US version

    Here are pictures of a vintage defensor MIB on the right side. The Knock Off with factory applied stickers on the left. Some of the noticable items are the yellow circle. It goes to the top of First Aid's gun on the original. The knock off's goes lower actully into the gun. The "V" in the word FIVE lines up with the letter "M" in FORM on the top left side of the box on the vintage box. One a closer note the letter are fatter on the Knock Off's. These are a few things I noticed. If you would like to add to it please do.
    I know this is a new knock off and there are not many things online to compare them to. Let's help each other out here so we don't get burned on a Knock off.
     
  14. doublej

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    Thanks a bunch! Your comparison help me out quite a bit. Do you mind doing a comparison on the weapons as well?
     
  15. Vexxet

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    hey guys. I stumbled on to this site from a friends recommendation that said you guys are the experts on spotting KOs. Can anyone help me spot any KO TFs on Ebay that I have purchased? I hate to ask for help with my first post, but I really appreciate it. Thanks a ton.


    Japanese Transformers G1 triple changer Astrotrain MIB - eBay (item 200461818202 end time Aug-07-10 20:59:26 PDT)

    Transformers 1991 C-360 SKYGARRY TAKARA Rare! New - eBay (item 370247430265 end time Aug-02-10 18:14:25 PDT)

    TRANSFORMERS G1 KICKBACK MISB SEALED BOX NO RESERVE!!!! - eBay (item 140432851165 end time Aug-06-10 17:43:53 PDT)

    Thanks again!
     
  16. Might Gaine

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    All of them are real :) 
     
  17. Vexxet

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    Thanks a ton Might Gaine! I was a bit worried about the Sky Garry as about 10 years ago there were some chinese knock offs with the little guy being blue or grey I couldnt remember exactly.
     
  18. paul0524

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    this thread is so nice....market now appear sop many ko product make people hard to buy original tf....this is a big probleum o..
     
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