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Are these KOs? (Skids Takara Encore #18)

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Are these KOs? (Skids Takara Encore #18)

Postby GuyIncognito » Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:49 am

I've been thinking about getting a reissue of Skids to replace my broken G1 version. On eBay, the TRU reissue goes for about $50, but these guys are are a little less. Are they KOs? The fact that they're cheaper than the TRU version AND they come from Hong Kong makes me suspicious.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-Rei ... 415afe78b6

http://cgi.ebay.com/TakaraTomy-Transfor ... 1c1c342963
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Re: Are these KOs? (Skids Takara Encore #18)

Postby fenrir72 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:13 am

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I for one can attest that yagutoro doesn't sell K.Os. I even purchased my Takara Beastwars Heinrad from him.

The reason why Encore Skids is,........well cheaper than TFC and TRU version is just that, its a more available/latest version while the previous came out in limited quantities.

Also, Skids ain't that too much of a popular character except from Marvel Comic TF #20 up where he got his 15 minutes of fame.

Also, his blue color plastic is slightly different from the TFC/TRU version.
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Re: Are these KOs? (Skids Takara Encore #18)

Postby GuyIncognito » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:33 am

Good to know; thanks for the quick response!

I can see why Skids isn't that popular, but it was one of my childhood favorites, and mine has a broken arm, so I'd love to replace it. I'm leaning toward the TRU reissue, though, because I like the packaging.
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Re: Are these KOs? (Skids Takara Encore #18)

Postby alternator77 » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:38 pm

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i find depending on the charachter the prices are really good i got the tru version misb for about 25$ shipped but im not to sure about the encore version.
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Re: Are these KOs? (Skids Takara Encore #18)

Postby ALEXD3498 » Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:17 am

Get the encore. It is Japanese that's my only reason and he actually can shoot misiles
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