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[ionacus]

on tfans someone posted a thread with pics of those oversized LOC KOs.


http://www.tfans.com/talk/index.php?showtopic=64742


i hope the link works

[Stormrider]

New KO of clear Frenzy and Laserbeak:

[Swerve]

New KO of clear Frenzy and Laserbeak:

Where did you find these? I wonder if the quality is decent.

[Scaleface]

I found some knockoff Stunticons in rainbow colors on a toy company web site in Taiwan.

http://shopping.pchome.com.tw/?mod=item ... L&ROWNO=23

These things put G2 to shame in the rainbow color department!

[D-340]

on tfans someone posted a thread with pics of those oversized LOC KOs.


http://www.tfans.com/talk/index.php?showtopic=64742


i hope the link works

Why oh why does my Big Lots not have those yet

I want those so bad.

[Scaleface]

I've been to three different Big Lots and nothing. They just have the basic size Robot Masters Knockoffs, and oddly, Universe Micromaster Aerialbots! Plus a couple Cybertron Mini-Con 2 packs and the Universe/Energon combiner leaders.

[ShockwaveUK]

KO Sixshot

[Exulted Unicron]

Everything on that page is a KO

[Vile MK III]

KO Sixshot

Wow, I would wuv to get that but too bad they dont take money orders. ;-;

[metaphorge]

I got these right before Christmas, but I never find any Primes or anything else good. Walgreens had a tool bot Gestalt for a while, wish I had it now.



Yes they combine!

Anyone know where I could snag these online? I'm really wanting a set of oversize KO Star Saber and Victory Lio to go with my Titaniums Ultra Magnus and Rodimus Prime....

[spiritofcat]

I ran into some new KOs in my local bargain shop today.
They don't appear to be KOs of actual Transformers, but of some other thing like Kamen Riders.

There were seven different products available in the line.

One package had three human figures in fancy costumes like Power Rangers or Kamen Riders.

The other six packages had a robotic animal that transforms into an accessory for the human figures.

The animals were as follows:
- A wolf that transforms into a motorcycle
- A lion that transforms into a motorcycle
- An ape that transforms into a have weaponary backpack (Guns over the shoulders and guns under the arms)
- A shark that transforms into a hoverboard? that the human figure can stand on
- A bird (Looks a bit like a phoenix) that transforms into a winged backpack for the human figure
- A bat that transforms into a winged backpack or a motorcycle

Each pack comes with a CD or DVD too, which I assume has an episode of the TV show they belong to.

I haven't got any pics to show because I haven't bought any of them yet.

Anyone have any idea what they might be KOs of? There's no english on the packaging at all.

[Fussion]

Can someone enlighten me and tell me the difference of a real Swoop and the KO Swoop. I am not talking about the diaclone one, I refering to the look a like G1

^Still no takers on this....ya I'm stumped too!

[Vile MK III]

Can someone enlighten me and tell me the difference of a real Swoop and the KO Swoop. I am not talking about the diaclone one, I refering to the look a like G1

^Still no takers on this....ya I'm stumped too!

Someone on the forum wrote a small review for it and posted it on the forum. I would look for the old topic but, I'm to lazy. He basicly he sad it was crap, over sized screws, loose joints, some parts didn't fit right when transformed, and I think no diecast.

[ShockwaveUK]

KO Beachcomber and KO Bumblebee.

[Fussion]

Can someone enlighten me and tell me the difference of a real Swoop and the KO Swoop. I am not talking about the diaclone one, I refering to the look a like G1

^Still no takers on this....ya I'm stumped too!

Someone on the forum wrote a small review for it and posted it on the forum. I would look for the old topic but, I'm to lazy. He basicly he sad it was crap, over sized screws, loose joints, some parts didn't fit right when transformed, and I think no diecast.

Is there a way to tell them a part when MISB? I heard something about the "ages" the KO has "5 and up" and the real has "6 and up" does anyone know? I am looking for a swoop real NOT KO.

[spiritofcat]

More news on my unknown KOs.

[edit]
Thanks to Nemesis Scourge on thetf.net I've discovered that these are KOs of Madan Senki Ryukendo.
It seems that the original toys were made by Takara too so they really are almost TF KOs.

I bought the ape one today and I've got photos:
Here's the the card in full:


A close-up of the CD and Trading Cards:


A close-up of the logo:


A couple of the other figures from the back of the card:


Ape Mode:


Backpack Mode:


I haven't bought any of the figures it is meant to connect to, but I found that Classics Grimlock is quite happy to wear it.

[Stormrider]

Shockwave Binaltech / Alternator KO

[blunghole]

I found there bootleg Galaxy Force figures at big lots today. They're cool for 2 bucks.

Take a look at these Optimus Primes! The packaging is identical!

http://www.toyhell.com/images/primecollection.jpg

I wonder if we'll see these in Big Lots, too. Also, look down the right side of the card. Maybe we'll get a Hot Rod, Perceptor, and Soundwave/Buzzsaw KO in Big Lots. Personally, I'd love to see more G1 KO's that are readily available.

[Sunstar]

I picked up a bootleg "oversized" Legends of Cybertron figure. Really kinda neat.

[Netminder]

I havn't opened it yet, but it seems solid enough.

It says it comes in 2 varities, 2 to a case, so I hope the other is Dreadwind. Anyone else seen him?

I went bootleg hunting at my biglots and they only had some beasts no Dreadwind/Darkwing

[Transtopias Rodimus Prime]

Was at Biglots this weekend in Tulsa, OK. I didn't have a camera, but If I can get back I'll take some pics. What I found was 6inch versions of LOC Starscream and others.

[Windsweeper]

Don't suppose those Stunticon KO's are oversized?

[jimsloth]

OMG I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!

[JBrock]

Can someone enlighten me and tell me the difference of a real Swoop and the KO Swoop. I am not talking about the diaclone one, I refering to the look a like G1

^Still no takers on this....ya I'm stumped too!

Someone on the forum wrote a small review for it and posted it on the forum. I would look for the old topic but, I'm to lazy. He basicly he sad it was crap, over sized screws, loose joints, some parts didn't fit right when transformed, and I think no diecast.

Is there a way to tell them a part when MISB? I heard something about the "ages" the KO has "5 and up" and the real has "6 and up" does anyone know? I am looking for a swoop real NOT KO.

There is a lot of crap written by people who probably don't even own the knock-off Swoop. Is it identical? No, but it is a decent piece with the only real problem being that the weapons don't stay too well in the hands and the launcher doen't fit onto the right wing. I glued it on to make it permanent. There is just as much diecast as in the original and the box and bubble make a nice home for the vintage Swoop.

[JBrock]

As for finding a real MISB Swoop, you better be prepared to spend around 500+ for one. The knock-off says ages 6 and up and the best tell is the tape used to seal the flaps. 84-85 TFs used a thin, heavy piece while the Chinese stuff uses a wider and thinner tape.