The Knock off transformers thread

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

  1. kaijuguy19

    kaijuguy19 Keyblade Wielder

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    Not to mention it'd be a good way to get repaints from the molds that otherwise wouldn't happen from Hastak anytime soon if ever. Like for example they can use the Terrorcon molds to make Infernocus as well as the Transformers Go Goradora team. There's also the unmade Energon color scheme for the Seacons too.
     
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  2. Treadshot 2.0

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    Okay mods. Punish me if you must. I get that complaining about or questioning the mods decisions is "against the rules," but...

    Can we PLEASE have some transparency here? What in the actual fuck is going on? Why are you making the decisions you're making? What ARE the rules governing what can and can't be in a different thread? Why can't you just make a KO subforum? What prompted all this?

    I ended up on TFW as opposed to other TF boards specifically because of opaque, capricious and arbitrary actions on the parts of the mods in those places. I don't think people are complaining (I mean, yeah, we kind of are because you just made it harder to use the board) so much as confused. It's been the better part of a week, when can we expect some kind of clarification? Because it's pretty clear from your actions that rules exist that we aren't aware of. That's not effective moderation.
     
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  3. SMOG

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    So, it looks like the WeiJiang POTP Predaking sword is now up at Sirtoys...
    WJ POTP Predacons Sword - 3rd Party - SirToys.com

    Honest question to those following this release...

    Do you sort of think that WJ might have shot themselves in the foot by changing the size/gauge of all the hands and weapon-grips on this release, so they no longer are compatible with 5mm peg systems? I mean, it's annoying, but on top of that, I'm wondering if these skinnier pegs will be more breakable, especially since they're used to hold this massive sword together.

    Another thing... gold plastic. How confident are we that WeiJiang made sure that the gold plastic in these sets isn't the kind that's going to disintegrate in true GPS style? We're now seeing newer Has/Tak Transformers suffering from GPS (Energon Scorponok, Movie Protoform Starscream, others).

    This is especially a concern, since the waist joint - literally the single peg that holds WeiJiang Predaking together - is made of gold plastic on this version.
    :wtf: 

    Thoughts?

    zmog
     
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  4. Cortexitron

    Cortexitron Alternate Reality Patrol

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    Found a shop with these in supper Michigan this afternoon. Had to grab Dairugger

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  5. SMOG

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    Classics. :) 

    z
     
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  7. SirToys

    SirToys OS Multicolor KO

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    OS Volcanicus can also hold the WJ Predaking sword.

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  8. vvvTheONEvvv

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    Comparison with a botbot, or no dice. :lol 

    Where's the pic of this beast next to rts jazz!?!
     
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    $10 per set is not bad, but that store probably raided some Tuesday morning stores (if there are any in that area).
    TM was selling them late last year for ~$6 each, and then had their typical sales that come around the holidays and their email coupons.

    Here’s some links to other pics and discussions in this
    The Knock off transformers thread

    And another: The Knock off transformers thread
     
  10. primalxconvoy

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    It's probably down, in part, to the rules regarding that noone is allowed to question or comment upon anything decided by the site. Absolute power creates absolute failure, etc...
     
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  11. mikeax24

    mikeax24 Seeker of Knockoffs, Collector of recolors

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    As someone who has been hunting knockoffs for years and has seen and passed those up hundreds of times you DEFINITELY over-payed. The average price i've seen them in store is under 5 dollars. Not to mentioned based entirely on quality i would say those knockoffs are worthless. I hope you weren't planning on taking dairugger apart because i got that set once and i assure you he does not come all the way apart and you can kiss any per-toy transformation goodbye. Advenger (The black locomotive) is pretty good though. Just be careful with his waist it feels like it's gonna snap everytime i look at him.
     
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    Yup!

    That’s what I kinda figured. I’d purchased some of the other sets there locally before my Tuesday Morning closed up

    I only got Dairugger, and knew I was overpaying solely based on where I was buying lol. But being a nice Vehicle Voltron fan, I couldn’t pass it up. It’ll probably get put on my desk/shelf at work and never touched again
     
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  13. primalxconvoy

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    There was mention of a free red osko protectobot leader recently, but after the merge, i can't find it. Anyone help with a link to the free version at sirtoys? I'm making a fairly big order and want to get one.
     
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    I think some of us who would want to start a thread on a new KO (when a new one materialises) are wondering now if that is inside the rules since the perge leaves us not knowing what the policy is on KO threads - since this is "Technically" the 3D Party forum and one could be pedantic about it and say KO's are not 3rd party. I've been thinking about starting a General Weapons and accessories threads as I see things like gun kits and the like that get lost in the rush - and I just think if there was one thread it could be used like this thread was often used which is as a news and impressions thread for the topic in general - it makes sense for Nonnef or Matrix Workshop to have their own threads.

    But the advantage of a unified thread it is allows comparitive discussion and also discussion of Shapeways & Homecast options too.
    The reason I have not opened such a thread - is I was paranoid that someone would say it needed to be in the creative or market place section if one even mentions shape ways - or that Nonnef or Dr. Wu or whatever already have their own threads - which is the iidea i'm trying to get across.
    Heck I'm even suggesting such a thread could include historical discussion. But with the current situation I think i'd be concerned that it would get lockeda and i'd be wasting my time. That was why I also never bothered making a thread JUST about City Commander enhancements as I thought someone would say it was an old discussion and lock it. Where as I see him as a platform of perpetal enhancement and cross-brand interaction. So Matrix Workshop M-10B is for Siege Magnus - but i'd be thinking - how does that work with previous Ultra Magnus toys ?
     
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  15. Cortexitron

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    Customs: - Who wants some Free Bucks?

    That thread should have the link in the first post. It’s what I used to order mine
     
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    Hey guys, I'm not sure if it fits here but anyone familiar, or who has these too? It just says Mech Warrior but google just gives me the video game merchandise and such.

    These guys are bricks. Just cute displays and looks like a great piece for a card game or whatever.

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  18. SMOG

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    Not bad. Those might work as game-board pieces.

    Where'd you find them?

    zmog
     
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  19. kurochan_24

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    My wife got it from a local bookstore. They have a section with cheap toys and sometimes things like these pop up.
     
  20. primalxconvoy

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    Where else can I buy these? Paypal froze my account (I usually create one then remove it, as I don't like being forced to create an account and just want to use my credit card without joining, which is now impossible these days), so I can't buy from Paypal anymore (and thus cannot buy anything from Sirtoys).

    - MB Legends OS MC Set Of 6 - TF - SirToys.com

    I think ShowZ has got these?

    What's the actual name of this set, on the box?