The Knock off transformers thread

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

  1. TRANZ4MR

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  2. TRANZ4MR

    TRANZ4MR General Thud

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    On another note…

    Has there been any talk about the Red Alert KO being re-released in the Anime colors?

    Originally, I thought the change was no big deal. But the subtle differences are starting to really grow on me!
     
  3. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    I just caved and bought an official from a board member, so the KO should drop in 3...2...
     
  4. Bianyaqi

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    Honestly, if the quality were to be similar to previous Red Alert KOs, it might not be worth having anyway.

    Having owned both the original and anime decos, I agree...anime colors are better.
     
  5. CooljazCustoms

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    i was able to get my "KO" Red Alert for pretty darn cheap, i think less than $20. and honestly that figure was the biggest disappointment out of any of my MP figures. I have all of the MP Cars but HotRod, and Red Alert is def my least favorite. out of all the Lambo Molds, that is the ONLY one of mine that the chest is RIDICULOUSLY hard to keep tabbed in place. i remember reading when Sideswipe first came out it was a slight issue for some people on the "offical" figure, but dont really have a problem with any other Lambo, just Red Alert.. does anyone else who has the "KO" or "Official" have this problem as well?
     
  6. Bianyaqi

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    The KO lambos are well known for this problem.
     
  7. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    I genuinely appreciate your making me feel better for caving.
     
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  8. TRANZ4MR

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    Yeah, mines a KO (both SidesSwipe and RA actually), and the chest is a little suspect on both, but I'd gladly drop another $25-$30
    on a Anime KO of the same quality!
     
  9. SMOG

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    Yeah, I really didn't have anything I would consider a serious issue with my KO Red Alert. Sure, the chest tab is a bit sticky (I just filed it down slightly), and the tiny gap on the helmet is annoying, but for the price, I still think it's a great figure. And I don't even care that much for Red Alert as a character, so it's not like he was a must-buy for me.

    zmog
     
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    Stop the presses! Who is THAT?

    Is this from the same people who did the oversized Warbotron Grimlock? Is this another Legends-size upscale?

    zmog
     
  11. Dirge121

    Dirge121 I'll be your end of days

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    Looks like its the DX9 War in Pocket Sludge. Consider me very interested if these are cheap and same scale as original or around the same size and price as the OS Grimlock.

    In other news my Wei Jiang Sideload should be here today. I've got the instructional videos ready to guide me through the process.
     
  12. pilot00

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    Dont know about the official but most of the KO lambo molds I have seen on youtube suggest enlarging the tab with a hobby knife a bit and after this it will tab in. Dont kill me if it doesnt work, I dont own any of them.
     
  13. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    He's not so bad. Just take care with the rear wheel wells. It seems like there's no way to turn them without force, but there totally is.

    For each of mine, it's totally worked. I still prefer KO Sideswipe to the official.
     
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    Want one, but to be honest I fear any colour problems. I am contemplating if I should buy a G2 one, but I hate the colours and his guns in robot mode.
     
  15. vvvTheONEvvv

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    He's a member on here... And it turns into megatron. Like I said, it is an os legends rts megatron. Voyager sized.

    20170309_111810.jpg
     
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    Sweet Jesus...that looks even worse than I expected.
     
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  17. vvvTheONEvvv

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    You should see the other 5
     
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  18. Magnahide

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    Nah...I'd rather keep my eyesight.
     
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  19. vvvTheONEvvv

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    For your eyesight, far right are a few more, :lol 

    20160131_164705.jpg

    Kinda want a green one, and an actual megatron colored grey one now. They we're addicting to collect.
     
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