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    Quote Originally Posted by jaydisc View Post
    I have a hard time understanding what the ethical difference is between repro stickers, repro parts, and repro toys.
    I don't think the sticker sheet discussion was in an ethical context (although main reason for no contributing was so KO-ers cannot use it and in that sense could have an ethical element.)

    To me, the key issue is passing off. If a repro item tries to pass itself off as the real thing, or is sold in the context that would lead the buyer to believe it is the real thing, then it is unacceptable to me (whether its ethical or not is for people other than me to decide).

    So, going point by point...

    - Repro stickers: sold from Reprolabels and stamped at the back so that it cannot be mistaken as the real thing, okay acceptable to me; if sold by someone as part of a figure claiming that it includes unused sticker sheet, not acceptable to me.

    - Repro parts: okay acceptable if someone casts it for his/her own use to replace missing parts of a figure. Not acceptable if sold online and saying its a genuine part.

    - Repro toys: Well, if by these you mean straight out KOs, then I don't think I need to further comment.

    Again, I'm just saying it in terms of whether its acceptable or not from my perspective, and some situations may be ethical and others are may not, so I don't know.

    I cannot comment on what is the ethical difference.

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    by the ways HD i love all of you obscure transformers you have acquired and enjoy reading the commentary that goes with it
    Thanks sir!

    I may have something awesome to reveal next week....!

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    Quote Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon View Post
    - Repro stickers: sold from Reprolabels and stamped at the back so that it cannot be mistaken as the real thing, okay acceptable to me; if sold by someone as part of a figure claiming that it includes unused sticker sheet, not acceptable to me.

    - Repro parts: okay acceptable if someone casts it for his/her own use to replace missing parts of a figure. Not acceptable if sold online and saying its a genuine part.

    - Repro toys: Well, if by these you mean straight out KOs, then I don't think I need to further comment.

    Well said, but there is always going to be both sides of the coin when it comes to all things KO.


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    I may have something awesome to reveal next week....!
    Oooooo, quit teasing lol

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    Plenty impressed...looks just so clean!!!!!!!

    This makes me want to go out and buy a Nissan/Datsun 280Z and make it this clean with the same paintjob!!!!!! They're still good cars and can go for cheap, but to find one in good condition is a REAL task!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1 View Post
    Oooooo, quit teasing lol
    Here it is, from fellow member Robwin1974, who is such an awesome guy and who has just rocked my world...

    ... a figure I have been looking for for sometime and so, so difficult to find online or offline...

    C-108: Artfire

    In packing box, which is very large to protect the precious content...


    Out of packing box...








    Thanks once again Rob!

    I'm going to lose sleep again tonight....

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    Quote Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon View Post
    Here it is, from fellow member Robwin1974, who is such an awesome guy and who has just rocked my world...

    ... a figure I have been looking for for sometime and so, so difficult to find online or offline...

    C-108: Artfire

    In packing box, which is very large to protect the precious content...


    Out of packing box...








    Thanks once again Rob!

    I'm going to lose sleep again tonight....

    No worries! You need to update your signature!

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    That is such a marvelous piece there HD. Looks so pristine like it has come straight off the production line.

    Not much left for you to get now ay?

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    Holy crap Artfire! congrats mate, looks totally mint! is the box opened or sealed?
    I know its just a repainted inferno but for some reason everything works well and it a great looking figure
    But yea not much let now hey

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1 View Post
    That is such a marvelous piece there HD. Looks so pristine like it has come straight off the production line.

    Not much left for you to get now ay?
    Yes, it does look very very well presented. My wife wanted to pry it open just now, but I managed to convince her that we should wait for a nice occassion (if at all!).

    Quote Originally Posted by rampagesss View Post
    Holy crap Artfire! congrats mate, looks totally mint! is the box opened or sealed?
    I know its just a repainted inferno but for some reason everything works well and it a great looking figure
    But yea not much let now hey
    Yup, you're right, its a repainted Inferno, but the colour scheme does work extremely well. I didn't realise it before physically holding this piece, but the parts that are white for Inferno (ie: wings, hose, ladder, etc), are actually silver for Artfire.

    Yes, not much more to go... lately, I been picking up bits and pieces... just won auctions for Rotostorm and 2 MM Transports today...

    Azrael, I'm still needing that Cannon Transport you bought at this Parra Fair when i was still in Sydney... heehee...

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