THE KNOCK OFF TRANSFORMERS THREAD

[PrimalxConvoy]

Here's a little slice of KO nostalgia.

The original "Omega Supreme" mold was sold in other countries, including its native home of Japan as a black, grey and red version. The British release was called "Omegatron" (possibly a rip-off/pastiche of "Omega Supreme" and "Megatron") and was sold as a "bad guy":

- https://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/03/grandstand-convertors-omegatron.html?m=1

The British advert was so cheap, but the Japanese one is great.

SUPER CHANGE ROBO MECHABOT-1 Commercial (Omega Supreme)

youtu.be

A KO of this figure featured as a "robotic messenger" in the KO/B-movie, "Ninja Terminator":

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The opening of the film and the trailer even features ripped-off Star Wars music:

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Here's the full film. It's almost as bad as "Samurai Cop":

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And for those of us that would like to own Omegatron, two companies are selling 3P versions of him (for between 80 and 170 dollars, depending on the version).

- https://showzstore.com/pangu-toys-p...-omega-supreme-black-version-w-led_p5272.html

- https://showzstore.com/newage-h53d-michael-omega-supreme_p5044.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

In other news, a (so bad it's good?) 3P/KO Optimus Primal is coming out.

LiJiang Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal

Here comes the new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal from LiJiang, a whole new look product.This figure is highly articulated to recreate your favorite scenes，will make you feel worth the money.

showzstore.com

It's around 30 dollars. Mangmotion even showed every it could look like if we replace the fugly "Grimlock" head with a PE Primal Prime head:

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

An OSKO, recoloured version of a 3P, TLK Bumblebee figure is out. The original was the same size as regular official figures, but this version is about MP sized? It retails for around 30 dollars.

BW TW-01 The Last Knight WWII Bumblebee Oversized Version

TW-01 World War II Hornet, the size is enlarged according to the mpm ratio, adding details, improving materials and the original problems of soft joints.

showzstore.com

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

The fake G1 TFs have been updated at ShowZ to include:
- G1 Reflector set
- G1 Mindwipe
- G1 Octane
- G1 Cyclonus
- G1 Springer
- G1 Bumblebee
- G1 Scourge

Also, there's a fake Lego Optimus Prime available:

- https://gundamit.com/4th-party-6090-optimus-prime-building-blocks_p3002.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Just as official TFs have got books/magazines devoted to them, so too have KO "hook toy" tfs (the kind of KO sold at souvenir/gift shops at all good aquariums, zoos, museums, etc).

スーパーB級変形ロボット大戦 ダガング | 加藤 アングラ, いんちき番長 |本 | 通販 | Amazon

Amazonで加藤 アングラ, いんちき番長のスーパーB級変形ロボット大戦 ダガング。アマゾンならポイント還元本が多数。加藤 アングラ, いんちき番長作品ほか、お急ぎ便対象商品は当日お届けも可能。またスーパーB級変形ロボット大戦 ダガングもアマゾン配送商品なら通常配送無料。

www.amazon.co.jp

 

[Donocropolis]

Those bizarre KO's are some of my favorites.

 

[Haywire]

I've got that book! It's fun to look through, but makes me wish I could find some of those knockoffs cheap...

 

[Gizmoboy]

There are some really good ones in there.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

There are some really good ones in there.

I got the book a few days ago. RRP was ¥1,000 but I paid ¥3,000. It's about 8 years old though, so I hope the price was fair? I was a little shocked that it was so small though. I was expecting it to be the same size as a "mook" such as the Transformers Generations mooks in Japan.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Here are some more Japanese language books about knock-off toys (including Transformers) :

The Complete Guide to Fake Toys Part 1

The Complete Guide to Fake Toys Part 2

The Complete Guide to Fake Toys Part 3

The Complete Guide to Fake Toys Part 4

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

(Above: - KO version)

(Below: - Original SS version)

I'm not sure what's different or better than the original (apart from the cheaper price), but Black Mamba are releasing a 1:1 KO of ROTB Battletrap:

- https://showzstore.com/black-mamba-qt-01-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-battletrap_p5480.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

There's a KO of an official Macross figure, repainted as Jetfire. This is NOT the overpriced and brittle Kitzconcept version that recently came out just prior to this figure, but rather the better 1/60 Arcadia version.

Regular (cheaper) version, without stand.

Deluxe (more expensive) version, w/flight stand.

Kitzconcept (cr@p) version

Reviews of the new version

Here are some videos of previous Arcadia Macross KOs and the Kitzconcept Jetfire figure.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

ShowZ have updated their counterfeit/KO G1 listings and now have more minobots for sale. Check out the bottom of the list for links to them here.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

KO MP Jetfire - $125.

4th Party Masterpiece MP-57 Skyfire

MP-57 Skyfire is a thorough reproduction of the Skyfire that was active in the anime "The Transformers". In addition to the vehicle mode (Jet aircraft) and robot mode, the intermediate mode that changes from the vehicle mode to the robot mode is also rep

showzstore.com

Video review of the final production version.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

The version before might be the same KO. It features improved leg/foot storage in lorry mode.

Reviews of BW TW-1030 Studio Series SS-102 Optimus Prime

Buyers' Reviews & Pictures of BW TW-1030 Studio Series SS-102 Optimus Prime

showzstore.com

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

MP sized KO of MMC's Optimus Prime is coming out.

Lime Toys HR-01 Ares Optimus Prime Oversized Version

Here comes HR-01 Ares Optimus Prime Oversized Version from Lime Toys, with highly articulated details.

showzstore.com

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

I don't know if anyone else is aware but ShowZ just got back to me about why they (and their partners, like Gundamit) haven't been selling any of the new Beastbox/Beastdrive figures:

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"...we decided not to carry any 52toys products from now on.

If you remember, we had some problems with our Paypal account three months ago, and we now know that it is caused by 52toys and the TMNT IP holder Viacom. They sued us and got a TRO on our Paypal account just because we are selling the 52toys TMNT toys. So we decide not to carry any 52toys in the future..."

I'm not sure exactly why they were sued by them, but there you go.

 

[lightsyder]

Sounds like Viacom sued them for selling unlicensed TMNT products.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Sounds like Viacom sued them for selling unlicensed TMNT products.

If so, surely it would be 52Toys that would be sued, not ShowZ?

 

[lightsyder]

If so, surely it would be 52Toys that would be sued, not ShowZ?

They probably got sued a well. Or maybe they aren't in a territory where Viacom can take legal action but ShowZ is? Just speculating...