Funny Transformer Ripoffs & KOs

[GoktimusPrime]

Are they actually TF KOs or just cheap transforming robot toys that are probably from China?

Technically a KO would have to be a toy that is an imitation of a licensed toy like a Transformer. There are plenty of generic transforming robot toy lines which aren't counterfeit Transformers, like RoadBots. From what I've heard from some people who've bought some RoadBots, they are as cheap and nasty as they look... kinda like No Frills Alternators... I have no intention of every buying one ever, but I don't consider them to be KOs.

My favourite generic transforming robot toy is Busbot - a cheap toy which transforms from a bus (coach) into a robot with a gold chrome Gundam head and Gundam RX-78 rifle and a yellow sword! I don't think having the Gundam head and gun alone qualifies it as a Gundam KO (it is definitely more than 10% different from any Gundam toy!) - but I like it just because it's so unique to see a 'Transformer' bus! I also found this other transforming robot whose alt mode is an American-style school bus... the robot mode is awful... I gave it to dirge. But yeah, it's definitely unique.

Now if only HasTak would give us a real proper busformer!

[griffin]

Oops, I didn't read fatbot's posting, which described the exact same thing I saw. Sorry
At the BigW I saw them at, they were right near the real TFs too.

[griffin]

Are they actually TF KOs or just cheap transforming robot toys that are probably from China?

Technically a KO would have to be a toy that is an imitation of a licensed toy like a Transformer. There are plenty of generic transforming robot toy lines which aren't counterfeit Transformers, like RoadBots. From what I've heard from some people who've bought some RoadBots, they are as cheap and nasty as they look... kinda like No Frills Alternators... I have no intention of every buying one ever, but I don't consider them to be KOs.

Roadbots are definitely not KOs, because they don't aim to copy any part or appearance of an existing TFs toy. They are completely original designs, just cheaply made. The toys that fatbot and myself were talking about, are not exact replicas, but do Knockoff the appearance of Optimus in robot mode and vehicle mode, with about 30-40% modification to the design, and slightly smaller.
Replicas/counterfiets are exact or very close reproductions (like 95%+ the same as the real thing). KOs are figures that can have significant modifications, but still reproduce a recognisable part of the real thing.

[TheDirtyDigger]

Those Roadbots are definitely cheap and nasty. I bought one and Dirge suggested I name it Lamor.....which I did, but there was one Roadbot I thought looked ok in packaging and that was a huge Harley Davidson. (about supreme Class size or bigger).

I don't begrudge Roadbots for stealing the concept of transforming vehicles because Hasbro stole the idea in the first place from Machine Men. It'd just be good if HasTak did some licensed vehicles like they did in the past. I know the Movie line are licensed vehicles but they're all Chevies aren't they? (apart from the Raptor of course)

[GoktimusPrime]

Transformers can be limited in terms of which vehicle companies are willing to allow them to use their licensed vehicles. e.g.: Porsche no longer permits any of their vehicles to be made as Transformers, which is why Jazz was a Soltice instead of a Porsche and Bumblebee was a Camaro instead of a Beetle (VW being owned by Porsche).

Binaltech/Alternators (BTA & KISS Play) has given us a nice range of ultra-realistic licensed vehicles though.

I do wish that Hasbro would've based their follow up post movie toy line and cartoon on the movie by using licensed vehicles and making the robots look more "real life", but as Eric Siebernaler said, Animated is a very divergent path (he didn't say this in a positive or negative way - neutral tone). But I personally would've liked to see Animated draw inspiration from the movie instead of going to the said divergent path of being Cartoon Network'd. JMO.

[Vector Sigma 13]

My missus bought my young bloke a shut up toy (cheap but keeps the kid quiet). Exactly the same as movie legends Bumblebee but in a deluxe size. Broke in 3 seconds. Had some of those armada KO's that lasted 2 seconds. Jayden ended up duct taping the bulky arms and guns onto his Mcdonalds animated toys. He has a great future in kit bashing.

[GoktimusPrime]

Reminds me of the Transformers I got from the Mega Transformers Show Bag at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year. Half those toys fell to pieces as soon as they were touched! :/


Check out Aircraft Transformable - it's a KO of Galaxy Shuttle but with the head, hands and feet of Lion Voltron!!

Here's a KO Predaking I found in China:


This one at a Wal-Mart in China:


These KOs I found in Malaysia:


lawl. d:

[amon]

Aha, Just found this thread, I know sth that would certainly make you guys laugh



Kongfu Pandamus, from that BW NEO Alarm Clock





And the Olympicon I posted before

The mighty China can make every thing possible

[GoktimusPrime]

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10557

[TaZZerath]

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10557

So that's where it's supposed to go huh? Fair enough