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News Credits: 49 · Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:20 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:1.) Why didn't he do it sooner?

Probably because he was too busy being crazy

Is KOtoys making these, or just selling them for CHMS?

Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:15 pm

Blackstreak wrote:Some of these KOs are quite pricey and I'm not talking about the gold, silver, or whatever chromed pieces. KOs are suppose to be cheaper than the originals. Some of these are not by any means cheaper.

I heard a statement from someone who knew him (a guy who did work designing his website from what I remember) that he really overprices many of his KOs for what he pays for them. Not that it matters that much, it's kinda difficult to actually find these any place else, so there's not much choice unless you have your own middleman.

Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:38 pm

Scaleface wrote:
Megatron Wolf wrote:what ever it is i doubt itll be cheap, i need another classics rodimus to repaint but i dont feel like paying the prices he goes for. Id settle for a KO if it was cheap enough. was hoping the battle in space 2 pack would go on clearance but thats not going to happen. Im surprised we havent seen this mold get the KO treatment sooner.

These Deluxe sized replica quality KOs generally got for $20-30 plus $10 shipping. While more than a Deluxe at the corner store, not bad for a replica of a toy than can sell for hundreds of dollars for the SG or Wildrider deco.

There have been KOs of the Classic Rodimus toy before, but they were not replica quality, they were badly colored oversized and simplified knockoffs.

I just saw the pic of oversized KO Rodimus, and all I could think was "Why so sad, panda bear?"

I have the original Classics release, the BiS release (I do like the color scheme, very G1-esque), and the United set version. I'm looking forward to ordering Takara's re-release of the Henkei mold, and would like to see some KOs of Wildrider/SG Rodimus, as those won't be reissued due to being exclusives. I just can't justify paying hundreds each for these, and the recent black Rodimus/Hot Rod galleries make me extremely envious.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:18 pm

Vicalliose wrote:
Blackstreak wrote:Some of these KOs are quite pricey and I'm not talking about the gold, silver, or whatever chromed pieces. KOs are suppose to be cheaper than the originals. Some of these are not by any means cheaper.

I heard a statement from someone who knew him (a guy who did work designing his website from what I remember) that he really overprices many of his KOs for what he pays for them. Not that it matters that much, it's kinda difficult to actually find these any place else, so there's not much choice unless you have your own middleman.

That's about the truth of it too. What he has in his favor is that they are better quality than the majority of other KOs out there. I bought some that were plastic disgraces, and I've bought some real gems. If a Wildrider KO is produced I'm buying one.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:19 pm

Mkall wrote:I'm not ashamed to say that I want a Black Rodimus for my Scyther Armour. I already have a legit one whom I'm keeping separate and I certainly don't want to pay 400 for another.

I can second that. I wouldn't mind a KO of that either. It would make it easier for me to talk myself into paying the ridiculous price for the FP Shadow Scythe on the after-market.

News Credits: 668 · Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:57 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:1.) Why didn't he do it sooner?

Probably because he was too busy being crazy

News Credits: 5749 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:06 am

This will probably come as no surprise to most, but CHMS is planning on using the Classics Rodimus KO to produce KO versions of Henkei Wildrider and Shattered Glass Rodimus. Staff member Mach came across the image of the two seen below. You will want to be extra cautious if you're in the market for authentic versions of either of these guys in the future, especially loose figures.

Seibertron does not endorse or condone these KO's, this post is for purely informative.

Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:27 am

Only my morals prevent me from getting these. Wildrider would be especially welcome in my collection (although ROTF Deluxe Deadend is still good).

Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:35 am

I'll probably end up getting the KOs JUST to permanently pose inside the combined armor. Hmmmm.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:40 am

Wildrider looks fairly fantastic. If I can find a shaow scyther i would definitely pick up a KO

Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:44 am

Anybody know which mold matches Shadow Scyther better?

News Credits: 23 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:54 am

Sweet! Now I'll finally be able to get closer to completing my Neo Stunticons without getting ass raped!

I think my SG Roddy will stay in Shadow Scyther armor though.

News Credits: 409 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:55 am

Are those pictures of the KOs?

News Credits: 251 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:56 am

So are the Wildrider/SG Rodimus figures seen in the image legit KOs? :???:

News Credits: 5749 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:16 pm

These are the KO's.

News Credits: 409 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:22 pm

El Duque wrote:These are the KO's.

Crap. There goes the neighborhood.

Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:42 pm

El Duque wrote:This will probably come as no surprise to most, but CHMS is planning on using the Classics Rodimus KO to produce KO versions of Henkei Wildrider and Shattered Glass Rodimus. Staff member Mach came across the image of the two seen below. You will want to be extra cautious if you're in the market for authentic versions of either of these guys in the future, especially loose figures.

Seibertron does not endorse or condone these KO's, this post is for purely informative.

Cool Black Rodimus! I want him in my TF-Knock-Off-Collection.

News Credits: 12 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:11 pm

Well, this sucks.

I'm having a hard enough time budgeting for these 2 and now I have to fight the KO market for them.

I'm hoping Takara will fight back and announce and a Wildrider reprint. Exclusive or not, it would be a smart move on their part.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:23 pm

Cool, I'll finally be able to get these guys. I don't care if they are KO's or not, I just want them for my evil-black-repaint display. :twisted:

News Credits: 251 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:28 pm

Stormrider wrote:
El Duque wrote:These are the KO's.

Crap. There goes the neighborhood.

Meh, I have no use for them, but if I were to get them, I'd have to go for the Wildrider version, just to make an "unofficial" Classics Stunticon team. Please let them be like $20 bucks.

News Credits: 2 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:30 pm

So in the wake of Henkei Rodimus RE-release there is no fact of a RE-release of these other 2 figs yes/no, just these KO's? Considering the decent QC with their seekers I hope these have the same quality considering that I might get them...'nuff said! :VEHI:

News Credits: 49 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:05 pm

robofreak wrote:Well, this sucks.

I'm having a hard enough time budgeting for these 2 and now I have to fight the KO market for them.

I'm hoping Takara will fight back and announce and a Wildrider reprint. Exclusive or not, it would be a smart move on their part.

How does the presence of lower cost alternatives make it harder to buy them?

FYI - CHMS and KOToys have never released a toy that wasn't IDENTIFIABLE as a KO. They alwasy make it on the box and the toy has different details - ON PURPOSE. So it's not like you have to really worry someone will sell you a fake.

Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:09 pm

THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!

WHY?

this makes sure I don't have to customize my roddy for upcoming menasor..
although I will be using the original SE-Dragstrip.. original Wildrider prices are insane!

Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:28 pm

Wow two nice looking KOs but...I dont support KOs and I dont plan to support it now or ever...And plus I have no need for repaints.

PS : This can be both great and bad news. So stop saying stuff like "You're wrong this is great news !" or "Dammit this is bad news !"...

News Credits: 8 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:54 pm

For those who are considering buying these, an alternitive website to purchase them from, located in the states is Acestoystore.com. They carry alot of CHMS stuff for KOtoys. I've bought from them and they run a great business. They ship fast and items come well packaged. Im not 100% sure they will carry this but they do carry alot of the KOLD and CHMS seekers.