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

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

  1. krayziejones

    krayziejones New Member

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    also I posted this somewhere else but I found a g1 sunstreaker in box which said ages 6 and up, don't they usually say ages 5 and up?
     
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    Comprehensive G1 Counterfeit / "Knockoff" ID Guide | HIGHENDTFS.COM - G1 Counterfeit ID Guides

    Also, the 8 and up is on the KO as well but is different:

    Are you sure it said 6? Some photos are blurry and its difficult to see it exactly.
     
  3. sh002

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    I wonder if a knockoff reissue of Fortress Maximus will be in the works.
     
  4. juise

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    That has been in the works for some time. It was pretty much killed when kotoys went under. It wouldn't matter anyways because it had a $300 price point!
     
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    there a 3rd party forum?
     
  6. Tripredacus

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    Is there a guide that shows the difference between the authentic G1 Dinobot figures and the KOs?
     
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    I'm not aware of a pictoral comparison. Some text descriptions on HighEndTFs but it also mentions that the problems with the "reissue" KOs in their initial releases were later fixed. So that part of the guide is valid, but it doesn't specifically mention differences with the new versions.
    Comprehensive G1 Counterfeit / "Knockoff" ID Guide | HIGHENDTFS.COM - G1 Counterfeit ID Guides

    Otherwise, you can look for pictures of molding/stamping variations on Fredsworkshop.com.
    FredsWorkshop.com
     
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    Yeah but it does not normally come packed like that does it ? It's usually in Vehicle mode.

    I've seen red and grey grill versions in similar (but not identical) packaging in vehicle mode but not one like this covered in chinese with no mention of year of the Dragon in English and packed in Hasbro style packaging.

    I guess what I'm asking is if you ordered one from Amazon what do you get ? and I know there is KO of this toy but that is a bit of a frankenstein toy with mixed bits this has the right parts but the box looks shifty to me.
     
  13. Tripredacus

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    Hello all, newbie here! I mainly collect GI Joe, but have bought a few TF G1 MISBs over the years. I recently bought a G1 Jetfire MISB. My question is is anyone aware of any MISB KO's? I have not read or come across anything mass produced other than some box customizers. The reason I ask is that the flap on my box is perforated across the top on the back of it. It has open "dashes" that go across the top. Everything I have referenced, including an MIB example I own, does not have these. Did I get duped into buying a KO?

    The one thing that re-assures me a little is it have a Kaybee Toys price tag on it and it does show typical (though minimal) shelf wear. It's just that the dashed perforations are worrying me now. Thanks and I hope to hear from the exports!!
     
  15. Might Gaine

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    I have several Henkei seekers purchased mib that feel like ko's, due to the monotone packaging. The workmanship of the figures isn't that great either.
     
  17. Tripredacus

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    The Henkei seekers have been KOed. The packaging is almost identical. I think the only notable difference is how one of the parts is secured on the inside of the bubble.
     
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    is there any easy way to tell original and KO G1 Dinobots?
     
  19. Tripredacus

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    I am only aware of the differences in the boxes. Do you mean that or the figures themselves?

    See the link Might Gaine posted to get to HighEndTFs which has some rundowns on the box differences.
     
  20. xMostWanted559x

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    Figures themselves