The Energon Pub

by **Wes Crayon** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:05 pm

Heyy guys! It's been a while since I've been here.

Quick question: do any of you guys remember the Space Warriors: Transformable Beast-Tech Fighter line that Big Lots carried a few years back? And if so, do you have any idea what the translucent dinosaur men that came with the figures come from? I've been Google searching and jumping around through the archives, but I can't seem to locate that tidbit of information! I'd swear someone here knew back in the day.

by **callykarishokka** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:27 pm

I've had these knockoffs for a few months, now, but as I just joined this forum.. Yesterday, I figured I'd share them now.

I know this particular brand of knockoffs have been on ebay a few times, but I find the english packaging particularly amusing.

The names make me giggle.

I also found these minicon knockoffs at a local dollar store; sadly, I couldn't find the other two listed on the side. Though, the 'gryphon' came in two different color schemes. Kind of. Same colors, just switched. Only one is pictured here, though.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:50 am

i'll never think of BB the same now. Super Vespid? what is that one step up from a Vespa?? (i'm sorry but that head is just fugly)

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:56 pm

Hey guys some help please? I'm interested in searching and buying a Reflector set either fairly new or farily not so used. What can I look for or ask for to make sure it's the real deal G1 and not a knock off? Please help and thanks to all in advance.

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:23 am

Nemesis Destron wrote:Hey guys some help please? I'm interested in searching and buying a Reflector set either fairly new or farily not so used. What can I look for or ask for to make sure it's the real deal G1 and not a knock off? Please help and thanks to all in advance.

Here is a link to the KO version, not sure what the differences are.

http://kotoys.com/kotoys.php?id=300&cat ... flector+G1

by **callykarishokka** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:50 pm

I was in the local Chinatown today and saw another one of the Super Change ones.

Though, I'm trying to figure out exactly what this is a knockoff of. I know it's got to be a Bumblebee or Cliffjumper of some sort, but which make? That giant arm throws me off.

My curious mind demands to know what this is a specific knockoff of. XD

..Any help would be appreciated.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:57 am

kinda looks like movie Skids to me.

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:48 am

callykarishokka wrote:I was in the local Chinatown today and saw another one of the Super Change ones.

Though, I'm trying to figure out exactly what this is a knockoff of. I know it's got to be a Bumblebee or Cliffjumper of some sort, but which make? That giant arm throws me off.

My curious mind demands to know what this is a specific knockoff of. XD

..Any help would be appreciated.

Looks like a movie Skids with a Classics Bumblebee head. It could be the fast action battler version of Skids.

News Credits: 8 · by **gema** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:55 pm

Nope, just a veeeeery simplified version of deluxe skid, most car panel/body are mold togather, not even nice to pose. In short, crap
BTW, check out my new KOs at

http://azranct.multiply.com/photos/album/11/Transformers_Aku

Like SirToys on Facebook · by **SirToys** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:38 am

Group pic of my latest KOToys haul

by **callykarishokka** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:33 pm

Found these guys in a local dollar store.

I am highly amused by the 'Cybertron' label on the bottom of the package.

Sorry about the plastic glare. #-o

Like SirToys on Facebook · by **SirToys** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:10 am

Yellow Racer Dude

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:30 am

Can anyone tell me which e-hobby TF are the most common KO if any and what to look for? Thanks to all for any imput.

Like SirToys on Facebook · by **SirToys** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:41 am

G1 undersize multi-colour seekers,

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Mon May 03, 2010 2:28 am

too skittle-colored for my taste. I like the Sunstreaker & reflector though

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Mon May 03, 2010 5:42 am

G1 Rain(bow)makers!

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Wed May 05, 2010 9:38 am

Check these out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Movie- ... 3a5a5afa08

I have never seen the KO of CD Hotshot before, looks like they simplified his arms.

by **thedistinctroom** » Wed May 05, 2010 3:06 pm

I've only got a few G1 KO's. They are all made by Zhong Jin and come from China. They are really well made and look almost exactly like the originals, but still have flaws. All of them have less than perfect stickers.

I have:
Wheeljack (the paint comes off easy)
Dinobot Snarl (great quality)
Reflector (doesn't stay connected in camera mode so well)
Mirage (with 2 right fists)
Springer (again, the paint comes off easy)

I still plan to get Sunstreaker, Prowl, Octane and maybe Swoop and Sludge. I recommend these only if you can't get the originals. High quality for a KO!

by **Windsweeper** » Sat May 22, 2010 2:58 pm

I got that Cybertron Excillion KO recently as part of a 2-pack. They also had sets with Movie Barricade, Cybertron Thundercracker, Cybertron Starscream, Cybertron Megatron. Movie Jazz was on the packaging.

They're all oversized versions of the Legends figures. Most are Basic size but Megatron is slightly larger.

Getting them repainted in their proper colours though I'm tempted to get some more Excillion/Hot Shot to get repainted as Hot Shot, Movie Breakaway, Classics Bumblebee and Red Alert.

The Basic size really syits the mold. It looks nice alongside the Diaclones and other Basic cars.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Mon May 24, 2010 1:06 am

last week, pulled the trigger & ordered a KO Shockwave gray barrel from Kotoys.com.
$110 w/box shipped. Can't wait for it. Been waitin 26+ years for this badboy & this is the only way to get him besides getting in a s&^$ty bidding war for a complete G1 on evilbay

Like SirToys on Facebook · by **SirToys** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:30 am

I got a KOLD Starscream on the weekend

by **stringfellow** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:41 am

I saw that on KOtoys.com. pretty cool.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:14 am

I gotta admit, that's one tempting KO. Never been more tempted to pay for those overpriced KO Golds than I was when I first saw that.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:25 pm

fully opened my KO shockwave the other day. The electronics work!!!!! This is an awesome toy! Been waitin 26 yrs. for this!! dream come true! Too bad no BJ shoulders, u could get some wicked poses going otherwise