THE KNOCK OFF TRANSFORMERS THREAD

[PrimalxConvoy]

KO Megatron/Optimus Glider Launcher:

- https://m.ja.aliexpress.com/item/1005004572268942.html

KO Perfect Effect Leonaidas (Possibly "shampoo plastic" and very simplified. May not be fully poseable. Colours may vary.) :

- http://sirtoys.com/toys.php?c=1&p=7701&t=PE_Leonidas_Multicolor_KO.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

KO MPM Soundwave:

- https://showzstore.com/robot-hero-rh-04-dadwave_p4305.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

A KO channel.

https://www.youtube.com/c/ToysandCandy/videos

Cheers! I've added it to the main post, under "video resources".

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

A Bayverse Grimlock KO has been re-released, but this time the included Optimus Prime mini-fig is mainly clear blue for some reason.

I can't find any sales links for it, but the "original" Wei Jiang and Black Mamba OSKO versions (without the mini-figure) are on sale right now:

- https://showzstore.com/weijiang-wj-ss07-ss-07-grimlock-oversized_p1068.html

- https://showzstore.com/black-mamba-ls-05s-ancient-leader-grimlock-battle-damaged-version_p3216.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

KO Prime Airachnid:
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KO Prime Bulkhead:
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[Future_Erika]

ordered night countess
gonna be my first unofficial figure since bluster and trench lol

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Maketoys Thunder Manus KO Mini Review*

Available at: Ebay, Bombusbee and other e-tailers.
Price: Around £80 ($92.12)

Negative points:
- Some may be missing the ends of the rifles as well as the smaller guns for the core robot.
- Prone to breakage on the forearm covers (see pictures below), due to thin/poor quality plastic. However, the same problems have occurred on the official Maketoys "Divine Shooter" set too.
- Some reports of poor paint apps elsewhere (but some may be fine).
- No etailers have updated their listings to mention any of the possible problems mentioned above, so "buyer beware".

Positive points:
- Plastic quality seems same as the original, for better or for worse (see above).
- Joints are right, weight is 1g out.
- In-hand feel is awesome.
- Original reissue is much more expensive ($250 at TFSource).
- Uses official-looking Maketoys packaging (embossed and well-printed).

(Below: - Broken arm covers)

*(Via TFW)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

1.1 KO Lego Optimus Prime Mini Review*

Available at: - Taobao, Ali Express, etc.
Price: - $28 (incld. shipping).
Versions: - 2 (Regular, unaltered version and a cheaper version, with structural changes, without manual and without / altered Autobot logo).
Quality is good.

*(Via TFW)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Superhero TF KOs

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

If I ever stop doing this who wants to be my successor?

Being in Japan, it would be impossible, as we don't have many native KO TFs, *sign*...

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Some upcoming KOs.

TF Prime Bulkhead:

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- https://showzstore.com/4th-party-ac01-tfp-bulkhead_p4382.html

3P MP Chromedome and Hardhead 2-Pack:

- https://showzstore.com/incoming-yes...m12-rf-02-stubbom-buffett-set-of-2_p0709.html

3P MP Bayverse Hotrod:

- https://showzstore.com/thunder-model-th01-la-hire-rodimus_p4459.html

Downsized Official DOTM Sentinel Prime (with downsized accessories from the oversized KO) :

- https://showzstore.com/4th-party-tw...moon-sentinel-prime-deluxe-version_p4479.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

It would require moving to China and toy hunting at the markets every day picking up every transforming robot toy, taking pics and adding them to a gallery.

Thanks, but I'll stick to Japan!

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Here is a recent video from a Thai YouTuber, who reviews garish, nightmare-fueled KO TFs from yesteryear. Let us never forget our KO roots, brothers and sisters!

Welcome to TF hell, Double-dealer...

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

An OSKO 3P add-on kit for OSKO Kingdom Optimus Primal

 

[Dvandom]

Most blatant knockoff I've seen at a regular store in a while, found at Family Dollar:

---Dave

 

[Dvandom]

I opened it and assembled the combiner. Windrazor is probably the worst victim of cheapening, but Rippersnapper's head doesn't pop off, which is something every single official version of that mold suffers from. Joints are kinda loose, but pegs are solid. And yes, the legs are "wrong" but I'm not entirely sure the correct transformation is possible with these upsized toolings. The weapons are held via cross-shaped pegs with holes that go onto tiny palm pegs very badly.

Worth $10? Yeah, I'd say so. 8" (20cm) tall.

---Dave

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

OSKO Battletraps (set of 3)

- http://sirtoys.com/toys.php?c=1&p=7823&t=Battletrap_POTP_OS_Set_Of_3.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Upcoming OSKO SS86 Sharktikon Gnaw and BB film Ratchet.

There seems to be a design flaw in Ratchet's alt mode, so the vehicle side panels won't sit flush, but if this sells cheaply at ShowZ, I might get it.

Some comparison pics below.

Order Ratchet here:

- https://showzstore.com/pre-order-shock-warrior-sw-01-oversized-studio-series-ss82-ratchet_p4552.html

I would love all of the BB film bots as slightly larger and better painted products. I also missed out on the USKO Sharkies, so I might get an OSKO one to bulk up my Sharky/Quint ranks...

 

[Donocropolis]

All the extra paint apps really make that mold look good!

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

All the extra paint apps really make that mold look good!

They also added flaps over the arms and legs to fill in the gaps in bot mode, covered the pins in the wheels and added a blue LED to the gun amongst other things.