Is this a Knock Off? (post here for help)

[Bidoofdude]

Definite fake. Silver screws and wrong coloured art. I would stay on the safe side and not go for a MIB/MISB one. Especially the latter, since it's nigh impossible to get one in that condition.

[Waxpython]

Definite fake. Silver screws and wrong coloured art. I would stay on the safe side and not go for a MIB/MISB one. Especially the latter, since it's nigh impossible to get one in that condition.

im still getting he accepted my offer of 40 dollars and it seems to be a high quality ko

[Bidoofdude]

If you want it, I guess. Just make sure you don't sell it. That would be highly illegal.

[Waxpython]

If you want it, I guess. Just make sure you don't sell it. That would be highly illegal.

not sure why I'm sure if it's legal if i state if it's a KO in the title but i wont be selling it anyway

[Bidoofdude]

I meant that you can't link to the selling of KOs. Asking if it is a KO is different, of course. No worries mate.

[DarkHyren]

Just wondering, are there any knock offs of more recent toys like the GDO/Generations or Prime lines?

Is there a list of what recent toys have been knocked off, something a bit more compiled and in depth then just whatever posts I can find in the KO section?

Is buying all my toys MISB (with the exception of G1, I know that the real thing would be way out of my budget if it was MISB) generally a good way to avoid knock offs, or is there still some risk involved?

[5FDP]

Just wondering, are there any knock offs of more recent toys like the GDO/Generations or Prime lines?

Yes, there have been.

Is there a list of what recent toys have been knocked off, something a bit more compiled and in depth then just whatever posts I can find in the KO section?

Highendtfs is the best site for identifying a KO however this deals primarily with G1. TFW2005 has a KO identification section although I am unable to find it (maybe it's been removed ).

Is buying all my toys MISB (with the exception of G1, I know that the real thing would be way out of my budget if it was MISB) generally a good way to avoid knock offs, or is there still some risk involved?

Many of the original boxes have been counterfeited however they are mostly easy to spot. Current toys such as the Movie line or Generations / Classics have obvious fake packaging which is sometimes almost humourous. KO's are easier to identify for the most part if they are sold MIB. Having said that though, I've seen many sales of G1 toys using repro boxes giving the impression that it is a legit MIB G1. If in doubt, always ask the seller for good quality pictures before making a purchase. If you are still unsure, ask one of the members here