Knock-off figures - general discussion

[Killekor]

Oh!

Killekor

[Viergacht]

Oh no, I actually really like those! I wouldn't really call them a knock-off, though, since the medium is so totally different. Maybe more closely inspired.

[Sigmasaurus]

I found this company that is a nominee for the KING of Bootlegs. A company called deAO. Which does bootlegs on Papo, and Schleich. They are selled on Amazon, and even worse, it gets GOOD reviews! Just look at them!!! They are hideous!

[BlueKrono]

Wow. Some of those are so close to the original Papo I could understand why someone might think they're "awesome".

[CityRaptor]

Are there any patterns that indicate fake reviews, like the ones on Schleich figures?

[Sigmasaurus]

Are there any patterns that indicate fake reviews, like the ones on Schleich figures?

I don't know, how do I find these patterns?

[Sigmasaurus]

Wow. Some of those are so close to the original Papo I could understand why someone might think they're "awesome".

Agreed. I could almost mistake the Running Rex for the real one If it weren't for the eyes.

[CityRaptor]

Are there any patterns that indicate fake reviews, like the ones on Schleich figures?

I don't know, how do I find these patterns?

The same review copy pasted on several figures. May show some variations regarding the title and the number of stars ( but always between 4 and 5 )

[Sigmasaurus]

Are there any patterns that indicate fake reviews, like the ones on Schleich figures?

I don't know, how do I find these patterns?

The same review copy pasted on several figures. May show some variations regarding the title and the number of stars ( but always between 4 and 5 )

Yeah, I've seen that In other places but... NONE OF THE FIGURES HAVE ACTUAL REVIEWS. 

[CityRaptor]

No actual reviews? Yes, that seems fishy.

[stargatedalek]

I don't see how, aside from the Papo Tyrannosaurus eyes, those are any worse than the originals. A little rougher around the edges sure, and the paint isn't going to be as good in general because of the price range, but the actual recasting is quite well done.

If anything I'd bet the Schleich are an improvement, they probably use a cheap yet hard plastic instead of that disgusting chalk-like material Schleich is obsessed with, it's so uncomfortable to the hand, that alone is enough to keep me from buying any figures they make in it.

[sauroid]

they almost look like the real deal esp. the T. rex and Spino...

[CityRaptor]

Apparently some sellers on Amazon.com sold those as the real deal if negative reviews are anything to go by.

[TheRaptorSlayer]

Indeed, those Papo bootlegs are... surprisingly good!  Well, as "good" as a knock-off can be, I mean.

[CityRaptor]

I think some of them are also sold for the same price as the originals.

[Digibasherx]

I found this company that is a nominee for the KING of Bootlegs. A company called deAO. Which does bootlegs on Papo, and Schleich. They are selled on Amazon, and even worse, it gets GOOD reviews! Just look at them!!! They are hideous!

There are FloZ bootleg of Papo, Schleich on Ebay as well.  They look about the same as the deAO ones.

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[Viergacht]

Its tusks are growing out of the trunk! Dear god.

[CityRaptor]

Simba's new line of Dinosaurs has some familiar faces:

[GasmaskMax]

Simba's new line of Dinosaurs has some familiar faces:

Oh dear...