THE KNOCK OFF TRANSFORMERS THREAD

PrimalxConvoy · Mar 12, 2023

ShowZ are selling some counterfeit G1 TFs:

- G1 Astrotrain

- G1 Optimus Prime w/trailer

- G1 Defensor boxed set

- G1 Devastator boxed set

- G1 Menasor boxed set

- G1 Superion boxed set

- G1 Metroplex

- G1 Grimlock

- G1 Slag

- G1 Sludge

- G1 Snarl

- G1 Swoop

- G1 Shockwave

- G1 Soundwave

- G1 Bruticus

- G1 Mirage

- G1 Wheeljack

- G1 Hound

- G1 Rumble & Laserbeak

- G1 Frenzy & Ravage

- G1 Blitzwing

- G1 Inferno

- G1 Weirdwolf

No after-sales service is available for these figures though, so buyer beware.

lightsyder · Mar 18, 2023

Finally found this set! Been looking since before Christmas when pics were posted in this thread. I pretty much gave up and just happened to stumble across one today at Dollar General. I love these molds. Have all the official releases plus a set of oversized KOs. Anyone know of other versions of these guys floating around and where I can get them?

PrimalxConvoy · Mar 18, 2023

lightsyder said:
Finally found this set! Been looking since before Christmas when pics were posted in this thread. I pretty much gave up and just happened to stumble across one today at Dollar General. I love these molds. Have all the official releases plus a set of oversized KOs. Anyone know of other versions of these guys floating around and where I can get them?

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I've got a red version of the "double dragon" bot. Sirtoys used to have quite a few, I believe?

lightsyder · Mar 18, 2023

Yeah, I think that's where I got the oversized ones from. I'll have to double check but I think all of his listings are out of stock.

Donocropolis · Mar 19, 2023

lightsyder said:
Finally found this set! Been looking since before Christmas when pics were posted in this thread. I pretty much gave up and just happened to stumble across one today at Dollar General. I love these molds. Have all the official releases plus a set of oversized KOs. Anyone know of other versions of these guys floating around and where I can get them?

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How are they, quality wise? Got any pics of them out of package compared to other Transformers?

Dvandom · Mar 19, 2023

Quality is...about what you'd expect, really. Some are better than others (Blight is actually less prone to losing his head than the official versions), but the joints are generally on the loose side and I eventually gave up on getting Windrazor into anything resembling the correct arm mode (I'm convinced the package photos involved the use of glue).

Worth $10, sure. But that's a low bar anymore.

ETA: Here's a picture next to the (somewhat dusty) Target giftset version. It doesn't come with all the weapons, so I couldn't assemble the battleaxe properly. And the joints holding the combined mode together are decently stiff, it's individual robots that have issues.

---Dave

Donocropolis · Mar 19, 2023

Dvandom said:
Quality is...about what you'd expect, really. Some are better than others (Blight is actually less prone to losing his head than the official versions), but the joints are generally on the loose side and I eventually gave up on getting Windrazor into anything resembling the correct arm mode (I'm convinced the package photos involved the use of glue).

Worth $10, sure. But that's a low bar anymore.

ETA: Here's a picture next to the (somewhat dusty) Target giftset version. It doesn't come with all the weapons, so I couldn't assemble the battleaxe properly. And the joints holding the combined mode together are decently stiff, it's individual robots that have issues.

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---Dave

Thanks! I checked my local Dollar Generals a couple of times around Christmas, but haven't checked in a while. May have to give them another look.

lightsyder · Mar 19, 2023

Donocropolis said:
Thanks! I checked my local Dollar Generals a couple of times around Christmas, but haven't checked in a while. May have to give them another look.

My Family Dollar had them with the Easter stuff, not the rest of the toys.

Dvandom · Mar 20, 2023

Yeah, it's a Family Dollar exclusive, not Dollar General. Different companies.

---Dave

Haywire · Mar 20, 2023

If you have a Dollar Tree Plus, they might have it, as they are connected to Family Dollar.

PrimalxConvoy · Mar 23, 2023

Get them here:

- https://showzstore.com/demon-knight-dk-05-defensor-combiner-oversized-version-set-b_p4759.html

- https://tf-direct.com/demon-knight-...r-combiner-oversized-version-set-b-p4254.html

- https://showzstore.com/demon-knight-dk01-04-defensor-combiner-oversized-version-set-a_p4694.html (sold out)

- https://tf-direct.com/demon-knight-...r-combiner-oversized-version-set-a-p4253.html

PrimalxConvoy · Mar 24, 2023

Two different recently released KOs of TFP Cliffjumper, compared.

PrimalxConvoy · Mar 24, 2023

4th Party DNK-38 Upgrade Kits for Legacy Motormaster and Menasor.
Material: ABS plastic

Includes:
- Bigger sword

- Articulated hands

- Leg extenders

- Connecting parts.

- Feet pieces

Estimated Releasing Date: Middle April 2023

Test shot image below

Pre-order: - https://showzstore.com/4th-party-upgrade-kits-for-legacy-motormaster-and-menasor_p4996.html

PrimalxConvoy · Apr 1, 2023

Behold, the Indonesian KO live action Transformers show!

(Warning: - Video contains NSFW language)

Sir Toys · Apr 4, 2023

(Not KO) a China toy series. Glory Alliance series 2 is out. https://toy.run/search/posts?q=GloryAlliance

Sir Toys · Apr 6, 2023

The Toy Fair is happening in ShenZhen now. Anyone going?

PrimalxConvoy · Apr 6, 2023

The circle is now complete; a knock-off Transformers snack has now featured official Transformers promotional material on the packet.

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For those unfamiliar with these British crisps:

- https://onepoundcrisps.com/cat/brand/transform-a-snack/

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PrimalxConvoy · Apr 7, 2023

Sir Toys said:
The Toy Fair is happening in ShenZhen now. Anyone going?

No, as I'm not in China.

Is it true you're closing up shop and/or leaving China?

Donocropolis · Apr 7, 2023

PrimalxConvoy said:
The circle is now complete; a knock-off Transformers snack has now featured official Transformers promotional material in the packet.

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For those unfamiliar with these British crisps:

- https://onepoundcrisps.com/cat/brand/transform-a-snack/

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This is my first time hearing about Transform-a-Snacks, but I kind of love the concept. I would have demanded these all the time for my school lunches as a kid. I would rarely have gotten them, but I would have demanded them all the same.