 Is it still possible to buy a legit Henkei Starscream?, Or have knockoffs ruined everything? |
 |
  |
 Nov 10 2011, 08:46 PM
Post
#1
|
|
 The light which smashes lies! Group: Citizen Posts: 5,352 Joined: 3-March 03 Member No.: 2,433  |
Like it says in the topic: is it still possible to buy a Henkei Starscream without just having to hope you haven't dropped a lot of money on the crappy knockoff? s there any way to tell from the packaging? I've been burned once on this, because I didn't realize the KO was available in normal Starscream colors. Should I just assume they're all fakes?
This post has been edited by Chip: Nov 10 2011, 08:48 PM -------------------- |
 |
 
|
|
Nov 10 2011, 09:22 PM
Post
#2
|
|
 Spooky. Group: Retired Staff Posts: 6,163 Joined: 22-December 01 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 87 Faction: Decepticon |
As I understand it, the KO doesn't have a TakaraTomy logo on the upper right hand side, and lacks the embossed Transformers logo on the bubble.
Ah, that only applies to the second release of the KO. :/ This post has been edited by Spectre: Nov 10 2011, 09:25 PM -------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 10 2011, 09:39 PM
Post
#3
|
|
 President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 40,989 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 Faction: RIRFIB |
I didn't think they KO'ed Henkei Starscream, but they must have...
The real Henkei Starscream is very pretty, probably my favorite release of the Seeker mold, it's just very good. Randy --------------------  |
|
|
|
|
Nov 10 2011, 11:28 PM
Post
#4
|
|
 Jungle Warrior Group: Citizen Posts: 6,312 Joined: 3-December 02 From: Earth 616 Member No.: 1,776 Faction: Autobot |
Do your due diligence, I am sure there are tells. The sky isn't falling.
-------------------- What is singature?
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 01:35 AM
Post
#5
|
|
|
The light which smashes lies! Group: Citizen Posts: 5,352 Joined: 3-March 03 Member No.: 2,433 |
QUOTE(GALVATRON I @ Nov 10 2011, 11:28 PM)  Do your due diligence, I am sure there are tells. The sky isn't falling. Oh, once you open him it's completely obvious. Aside from the known tell in the shoulder sculpt, there are quality differences: torso won't quite close, wings are floppy, feels cheap. None of that is helpful when you're buying stuff on the internet. Spectre, thanks for the helpful info. I may just go with the Universe toy. -------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 07:36 AM
Post
#6
|
|
  Group: Supporter Posts: 4,521 Joined: 18-July 03 From: Australia Member No.: 3,210 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(GALVATRON I @ Nov 10 2011, 11:28 PM) Do your due diligence, I am sure there are tells. The sky isn't falling. Not to restart an extremely tired argument, but fans put off purchasing a legit item because of the abundance of KO's of said item = not good for the health of the collector base, surely? TF's seem to have so many more current and 'accurate' bootlegs than a lot of other lines I collect. It's great it has that level of appeal, but well, people get frustrated if they think they're buying the real deal, and get a KO instead. Yeah they can get re-imbursed, but it's still off-putting for the next time you go to buy online. |
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 08:24 AM
Post
#7
|
|
|
President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 40,989 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 Faction: RIRFIB |
I know I would be hesitant to buy any of the Henkei Seekers without thorough investigation or trusting the dealer from previous experience.
Hugging KO-makers... Randy -------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 02:22 PM
Post
#8
|
|
 Super-Powered Zealot Group: Citizen Posts: 795 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Mount Hope, WV Member No.: 4,359 Faction: Decepticon |
What about Henkei Megatron? Are there issues of legitimacy with those as well?
I'm bidding on one now..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-wildride.gif) -------------------- Death is but a door. Time, but a window....I'll be back.
 |
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 02:35 PM
Post
#9
|
|
|
President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 40,989 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 Faction: RIRFIB |
KO's I believe are limited to every iteration of the Henkei/Gentei Seekers, Mirage (specifically the BotCon, Clear Gentei, Fracture, Dragstrip, and the Henkei), Classics Voyager Optimus (specifically SG Optimus, Convoy Black, Crystal Convoy), Classics Rodimus (specifically Wildrider and SG Rodimus), and Universe Sideswipe.
I haven't heard of any KO's of Voyager Megatron or anyone else (I may be forgetting someone though). Randy -------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 02:40 PM
Post
#10
|
|
|
Super-Powered Zealot Group: Citizen Posts: 795 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Mount Hope, WV Member No.: 4,359 Faction: Decepticon |
Sweet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-ironhide.gif)
-------------------- Death is but a door. Time, but a window....I'll be back.
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 02:41 PM
Post
#11
|
|
 Group: Citizen Posts: 6,634 Joined: 28-January 03 From: Amsterdam, NY Member No.: 2,090 Faction: Decepticon |
There are Voyager Megatron KOs, but they aren't identical to any release. They have odd colors, and in some cases, minor remolds.
-------------------- "The way YOU are built lends itself to similarly big weapons. Magnus by comparison is a girly man."--Bainreese
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 02:42 PM
Post
#12
|
|
|
Group: MORON Posts: 0 Joined: 19-February 07 Member No.: 9,988 Faction: Maximal |
QUOTE(Powered Convoy @ Nov 11 2011, 02:35 PM) KO's I believe are limited to every iteration of the Henkei/Gentei Seekers, Mirage (specifically the BotCon, Clear Gentei, Fracture, Dragstrip, and the Henkei), Classics Voyager Optimus (specifically SG Optimus, Convoy Black, Crystal Convoy), Classics Rodimus (specifically Wildrider and SG Rodimus), and Universe Sideswipe. I haven't heard of any KO's of Voyager Megatron or anyone else (I may be forgetting someone though). Randy There are non-replica KOs of the Voyager Classic Megatron mold, but no replica KOs of it. The non-replica KOs are completely original decos and packaging. Some add light and sound! Still, impossible to mistake for the HasTak item. (IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/ebayKO/opmegatronclassicsS.jpg) (IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/ebayKO/MegatronClassicsGunS.jpg) (IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/ebayKO/megatronD01S.jpg) This post has been edited by mignash: Nov 11 2011, 02:44 PM |
|
|
|
|
Nov 11 2011, 03:42 PM
Post
#13
|
|
|
The light which smashes lies! Group: Citizen Posts: 5,352 Joined: 3-March 03 Member No.: 2,433 |
I was completely unaware of the Mirage-mold KOs until I sold my Dragstrip and two different bidders emailed me to make sure he was legit. I had to go check a comparison thread at TFW just to be sure I hadn't been ripped off when I bought him.
I have no real objection to crazypants knockoffs like those Megatrons. The orange one looks outstanding. -------------------- |
|
|
|
 |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 23rd May 2013 - 07:51 AM |