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Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby goshjosh95 » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:02 am

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Mkall wrote:I've decided not to buy anything further until my issue with KOToys gets resolved (non-EHobby came with only one missile launcher). And there's been no responses to any emails thus far...

Shame too, I'd buy this guy now.

Hey Mkall, have you tried emailing the second address on their contact page (K@KOToys)? I had a mix-up in my first order (mistake from my side) and Kate was pretty responsive. I've only dealt with them by email a few times, but they've always been pretty helpful.

Hope it gets sorted out for you soon!
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby Mkall » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:59 pm

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Seems like I had to name drop myself to get the issue solved, but needless to say I'll be ordering this guy soon.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby Editor » Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:13 pm

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Mkall wrote:Seems like I had to name drop myself to get the issue solved, but needless to say I'll be ordering this guy soon.


At least you have a name you can do that with and get results. But it is good they are correcting that matter for you.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:33 pm

KO Toys seems like a VERY small operation to me. They seem to try their best, though. I get the impression they're trying, at least, to improve communication.

I'm still kinda on the fence, but I just might get this version of Sunstorm. Flaws or no flaws. And if Hasbro makes an official version, well, as long as it ain't Gentei expencive I'll get that one. But I have a feeling Thundercracker's the last use of the mold.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby Mkall » Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:57 am

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Mkall wrote:Seems like I had to name drop myself to get the issue solved, but needless to say I'll be ordering this guy soon.


At least you have a name you can do that with and get results. But it is good they are correcting that matter for you.

Used to be. Now I'm no longer in green, I don't have the Name Force I once could have, but I never relied on name force to really get me anywhere so it's no big deal (though I do miss the @seibertron.com email address). Doubt I can use it again with KOToys though, I pulled out all my good arguments ;)

Gauntlet101010 wrote:KO Toys seems like a VERY small operation to me. They seem to try their best, though. I get the impression they're trying, at least, to improve communication.


As near as I can figure, it's a two person shop. The owner, GenZhao and his girlfriend K. GZ does all the liasoning with the KO producers and sets up the store and K does the shipping/customer service it seems.

I'm not sure that they were quite prepared to go as public as they have with all of us fans who are so used to BBTS, RobotKingdom, Captured Prey et al and their dedicated customer service experience. I hope it'll improve over time.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby Amelie » Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:10 am

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At least your name has positive results.

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Am I the only one that prefers the yellow one (non-ehobby) one? I like Sunstorm all the same, but the yellow...its so loud. :shock:
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys.

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:08 pm

The yellow Seeker is nice, but it just isn't Sunstorm.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys(updated with in hand pics)

Postby El Duque » Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:58 pm

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Got my KO Sunstorm and purple clone in from KOtoys today. Shipping only took a week and the packaging was actually pretty decent.

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This is only my second foray into the world of KO's, the first being the KO Headmaster giftset. This was also my first purchase from KOtoys. These guys are pretty decent quality. You can tell you're not dealing with the real deal, but overall they're passable. Everything was tight on both figures with the exception of of Sunstorm's left hand. I'm very pleased with Sunstorm. The purple clone on the other hand...........................................................................................

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Houston we a have problem. No chest fans/landing gear! I guess I'm about to have my first experience dealing with KOtoys customer service.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys(updated with in hand pics)

Postby goshjosh95 » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:15 pm

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El Duque wrote:Everything was tight on both figures with the exception of Sunstorm's left hand.

My KO Sunstorm & Air Warrior had the same issue with the left hand. As PrimeEvil mentioned in regards to his Air Warrior, it seems to be a running issue with the CHMS KO Seekers, floppy left wrist. I think a drop of clear nail polish on the pin did the trick for mine.
The purple clone on the other hand...
Houston we a have problem. No chest fans/landing gear! I guess I'm about to have my first experience dealing with KOtoys customer service.

Oh no! I think if you contact KO Toys & send them your photos, they're pretty good about sending a replacement. I love having these two added to my Seeker collection.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby El Duque » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:50 pm

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They've agreed to send me a replacement. The only catch is it will take them a month to get it to me unless I place another order. In which case they will just add the replacement in with order with the faster shipping.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:40 pm

El Duque wrote:They've agreed to send me a replacement. The only catch is it will take them a month to get it to me unless I place another order. In which case they will just add the replacement in with order with the faster shipping.

...

Buy more Seekers?

Welp, today I joined the crowd and puchased Sunstorm. My old plan was to get Thundercracker too, but I'd rather get the legit, cheaper, local one that's gonna come out. I doubt Hasbro will release Sunstorm right now. If they do, well, shucks.

I also got the purple Air Warrior. It's nifty to have a toy of the PVC Seeker. I also got yellow SunnyStorm (as they're calling him now). I also got the old all blue Cracker to create the last two Rainmakers. I was sorely tempted by the glow in the dark ones, I really was ... but they just seem too fragile. I've accidentally broken non fragile official toys, those won't stand a chance! Plus, I don't want to go through the hassle of ordering replacement parts for more broken toys. Finally, this is just cheaper. I know they're makign their own set of solid Rainmakers, but this way is still cheaper and utilizes the official Acid Storm.

Aside from Dirge (which still hasn't come out yet around me) and Thundercracker ... and maybe another Universe Starscream to modify into Leader-1, I think this is it for the Seeker mold on my end. They're coming out with a lot of cool color schemes, but it's time to move on to other things than packages of Seekers.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby El Duque » Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:58 pm

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I'm tempted to find something else to buy from them just to get my replacement faster, but that seems a little silly.

Gauntlet101010 wrote: I know they're makign their own set of solid Rainmakers,


They've got test shots of the solid colors up on the webpage. Also noticed they've got a KO TFA Acree and KO Shattered Glass Classics OP on the way.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby LOST Cybertronian » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:02 pm

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El Duque wrote:They've agreed to send me a replacement. The only catch is it will take them a month to get it to me unless I place another order. In which case they will just add the replacement in with order with the faster shipping.


That sounds like classy customer service to me. It just adds to my list of reasons never to shop there.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:31 pm

El Duque wrote:I'm tempted to find something else to buy from them just to get my replacement faster, but that seems a little silly.

Gauntlet101010 wrote: I know they're makign their own set of solid Rainmakers,


They've got test shots of the solid colors up on the webpage. Also noticed they've got a KO TFA Acree and KO Shattered Glass Classics OP on the way.

TFA Arcee seems like a great idea to me. You know her and her fragile thumbs. People who'se broken their official one can finally get a cheap replacement for parts. At least .... I think it might be cheap.

I've seen the testshots and it does look impressive. But it'll probably be as much as the 3 pack of Seeker clones. IMHO, it's just too much for me to spend on the same toy. Especially when Sunnystorm and cheap KO Thundercracker are all I really need to complete my own set of Rainmakers.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby El Duque » Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:18 am

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LOST Cybertronian wrote:
El Duque wrote:They've agreed to send me a replacement. The only catch is it will take them a month to get it to me unless I place another order. In which case they will just add the replacement in with order with the faster shipping.


That sounds like classy customer service to me. It just adds to my list of reasons never to shop there.


I was just pleased they responded quickly to my email. Guess I'll just have them send me a placement on a slow boat from China, literally it would seem.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby Droptested Thrice » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:16 pm

El Duque wrote:They've agreed to send me a replacement. The only catch is it will take them a month to get it to me unless I place another order. In which case they will just add the replacement in with order with the faster shipping.


Gives you a reason to troop build.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby Blackstreak » Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:06 am

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I seem to recall someone wanting this to come under production and they got it. Well, I have to confess I finally broke down and ordered one of these and one of the purple clones. I'm curious just to see how well these are made. They look really good in the photos. If they suck then oh well, I burned money before.
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Re: Classic Sunstorm in accurate orange and white now available at KOtoys (in hand pics added)

Postby Court Jester » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:58 pm

Yeah Blackstreak, that was I. It took a fifth level inception to get the job done tho. After seemingly 50 years in limbo, I have returned. Needless to say, I ordered the 4 seeker set with the purple clone, uncle 'cracker, skywarp, and the destroyer, sunstorm. Even though KO Toy's new chromes look nice (swoop homage is especially drool inducing), I've already sunk way too much into the seekers. Barring an official sunstorm release, this is my last. Its been a crazy ride with this mold. Thanks for the memories. How much you wanna bet Hasbro has a 7 seeker generations boxset with a sunstorm exclusive in the works?
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