g1 scorponok reissue/ko queries

Hey guys lately ive been considering getting a g1 scorponok. I have seen him in a few peoples displays and in scorpion mode he looks sweet.

Soo. My question is, i dont mind collecting reissues but generally like to keep them to takara and maybe hasbro versions. However i have seen a few mib g1 scorponok kis on ebay and i know they arent legitimate.

Had anyone had experience with these? Quality? Do you thunk theyre worth getting.

I like to have a box with my figures but not necesarily misb as i still like to grab them out and display them.
Hence id rather buy reisues then 1000$+ originals as long as theyre hastak.

Where the otiginal molds used for these like some of the ko reissues.?

Thanks in advance deno

If you're looking to identify a KO, check out high end TFs guides.
Brr-icy's guide listed there is of the loose version and he talks about the difference in plastic quality between the fake and the real thing. He said he used the KO for a custom.

Pretty sure Scorponok has never been genuinely reissued, maybe someone else can confirm for me? I don't collect G1. :p

Quality looks terrible as per the review. The Boxed KO is more expensive than the loose original.

I wouldn't mind picking up a KO as spare parts. I've had my Scorp since I was a kid so there's a few bits missing here and there... plus the shiny shin guards are no longer chrome but orange!! :eek:

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Originally Posted by tinyJazz

Pretty sure Scorponok has never been genuinely reissued, maybe someone else can confirm for me? I don't collect G1. :p

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That is correct, he's never been reissued. AFAIK the only toys that have been reissued from that year (1987) are:
Chase
Fortress Maximus
Freeway
Goldbug
Hot Rod
Kup
Overkill
Rollbar
Searchlight
Sixshot
Slugfest
Soundblaster
Stepper
Twincast
Wideload

...anything else is a filthy counterfeit. (-_-)

Yes unfortunately 'ole Scorponok has never been re-issued and to be honest mate, I wouldn't waste my money on a KO. :o;)

I utterly adore this toy, my own owes me about $500 all up as I had to piece-meal him to completion; He's 100% complete, right down to his accompanying paperwork and a fresh set of Reprolabels reproduction stickers, but I went about acquiring him to a level and by a means that may be a bit off putting to a number of people. :o

That should give you a bit of an idea of the possible investment you're facing, in-lieu of an Official re-release and if you choose to avoid KOs - It can be done (And probably cheaper too), it just depends on how much you want him dude. :)

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

That is correct, he's never been reissued. AFAIK the only toys that have been reissued from that year (1987) are:
Chase
Fortress Maximus
Freeway
Goldbug
Hot Rod
Kup
Overkill
Rollbar
Searchlight
Sixshot
Slugfest
Soundblaster
Stepper
Twincast
Wideload

...anything else is a filthy counterfeit. (-_-)

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The Throttlebots got reissued? is this recent or a few years way back?

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Originally Posted by liegeprime

The Throttlebots got reissued? is this recent or a few years way back?

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a few years back. Think Gold Box Classic carded and boxed figures from the 1990's.

In addition, Scorponok was reissued/released in 1993 to the Chinese Markett.

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Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

In addition, Scorponok was reissued/released in 1993 to the Chinese Markett.

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I've learnt something new today. :D :cool:

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I've learnt something new today. :D :cool:

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You and me both! :eek: - Do you have any details on it, Sinnertwin?

Back in the late late 80's early 90's, Hasbro released G1 toys to the Chinese Market. The toys were near identical with the packaging also sporting some differences, like this SixShot down here.

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ricjjno.jpg

Notice the small sticker on the top right corner? :)
Scorponok was also among those that were reissued
and if you've got 5 minutes to kill

i have the reissue sludge and silverbolt from 1990, there was jazz also and a few others

Wow hursticon. That figure looks epic. I really dont mind some of the unnusual colours on the late g1/ g2 figures and hes are some of the best.

Definately might look into a genuine version. Just wont be as mint as yours.

Hopefully i come into money soon. Otherwise tax time is right around the corner $$.

Hadnt heard any rumours of a future legit reissue scorponok, only trypticon(heres hoping they pull through). has the ere been a new release.? Or are we kind of expecting thats the direction takara/hasbro might take. Any ideas if the original moulds are still in takara/hasbros ownership?

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

I utterly adore this toy, my own owes me about $500 all up as I had to piece-meal him to completion; He's 100% complete, right down to his accompanying paperwork and a fresh set of Reprolabels reproduction stickers, but I went about acquiring him to a level and by a means that may be a bit off putting to a number of people. :o

:)

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dear me, I guess I was lucky I got mine before the movies (bayverse) made TFs quite in the mainstreamagain - I got mine for $150, Swoop was more expensive since I got it for $200 considering the size difference of the two figures. Yeah I think I wouldn't bother with the KOs unless you're using it for cannon fodder or something... they just break easy .... and for the price they're going for (almost as much as the real deal) just save a bit more and get the real deal...