Knock-off figures - general discussion

[sauroid]

This one.
Seven times cheaper than the real thing, (only $7 including shipping),
....and somehow still awsomebro.

that's an interesting remod of the REBOR Carno...


question to anyone who has info. were Carnotaurus able to move their puny arms forward/backward? ive always thought that their arms were always tucked on their sides.

[IrritatorRaji]

Looking for Spinosaur figures online when I stumbled upon this abomination

It's supposed to be a puppet

[Reptilia]

It's kinda cute, but looks more like CG. Is it an actual product or a stock photo?

[IrritatorRaji]

It's kinda cute, but looks more like CG. Is it an actual product or a stock photo?

I'm not entirely sure, the seller (Puppetoys) also sells a Rex puppet which does seem to be real, so I'm assuming their other products are real too.

[mgaguilar]

Found china casts of the juve Papo Tyrannosaurus. Ordered some because they are only going for $2.59 and I can't find the official one's anywhere.

[sauroid]

you can still find the baby rex on ebay and most online sellers like DeJankins, ED, MiniZoo, Urzeitshop, Dans Dinosaurs etc.

[Reptilia]

If you search patiently you can still find even the green variant, that's been discontinued since 2015.

[mgaguilar]

you can still find the baby rex on ebay and most online sellers like DeJankins, ED, MiniZoo, Urzeitshop, Dans Dinosaurs etc.

Dan's was sold out unfortunately. First place I checked. Thanks for the recommendations! I'll keep on a lookout. If I find real one's I will definitely pick them up.

If you search patiently you can still find even the green variant, that's been discontinued since 2015.

I am currently waiting on some to pop up. Will definitely snatch right away if they are available.

[Reptilia]

Keep an eye on Ebay, last time I checked there were quite a few.

[IrritatorRaji]

If you search patiently you can still find even the green variant, that's been discontinued since 2015.

I am currently waiting on some to pop up. Will definitely snatch right away if they are available.

If you've got a Facebook account, join the Papo Dinosaurs Collector's Club, people will very often post rarer Papo models for sale there (such as the green or 'rainbow'), or, if you make a post asking for help finding one, the members are really friendly and will help you find one for sale.

[mgaguilar]

If you search patiently you can still find even the green variant, that's been discontinued since 2015.

I am currently waiting on some to pop up. Will definitely snatch right away if they are available.

If you've got a Facebook account, join the Papo Dinosaurs Collector's Club, people will very often post rarer Papo models for sale there (such as the green or 'rainbow'), or, if you make a post asking for help finding one, the members are really friendly and will help you find one for sale.

Thank you so much! I just requested to join. Hopefully there are some people in the states willing. 

[sauroid]

interesting bootleg Schleich Brach repaint

[Halichoeres]

I think I have a Papo baby green. Happy to trade/sell it.

[mgaguilar]

I think I have a Papo baby green. Happy to trade/sell it.

That would be amazing! Should I PM you?

New Rebor Knock-off with a terrible paint job.


Everyone's favorite Spino knockoff also got a better paint job. The eyes seem much more neat.

[SidB]

Interestingly enough, IMO, this hybrid was suggested on the DTF BEFORE it appeared as a bootleg. Wonder if that was an inspiration ... or a case of "great minds think alike" (versus "fools seldom differ").

[mgaguilar]

@SidB I'm pretty sure it was a case of many people thinking that the skull was oddly characteristic of Bary's larger cousin.
So someone decided to do it. To be honest, it looks awesome. I have a feeling it would be absolutely amazing if a paleoartist took a repaint on.

Also, has anyone noticed that the number of Chinese knockoff sellers on Amazon has skyrocketed since last month?

[SidB]

I agree that it's neat. But then I never cared for the pose and body of the Papo Baryonyx - IMO the Papo head has found its true home.

[CityRaptor]

RupiBolz  did a review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfW6he5M9vw

[Syndicate Bias]

I cant bring myself to buy bootlegs. If i want to find a model for cheap i just go to every dinosaur seller i know like ED, DD,MZ and Ultz and ME and of course Ebay and wait. Usually i buy mine for a few dollars less but every penny counts!

EBay is your best bet for retired models. Ive gotten all my retured ones from auctions in which i tend to bid last minute to win every time aha. Keep a look out for papo dinosaurs on Ebay. If you want me to i can let you know if i see anything i usually am always on the lookout for anything papo related on ebay or any other company

[mgaguilar]

@SyndicateBias Is it a case of principle (legitimacy/morality)? Or more of a quality control issue? You mention that you will do whatever in your power to obtain the cheapest "legitimate" model, and will never buy a bootleg.
This figure is actually one of the least bootlegged-ish figures available. The head is a Papo Baryonyx for sure, but the body (spine-sail, tail, arms, etc.) look to be originally sculpted, but heavily inspired by the Papo Spinosaurus.

I am honestly curious. I have bought some bootlegs as a consumer and I see them (usually) as entirely different figures from what they were based(casted) on, primarily due to the bootlegs having a different paint job.
Which leads me to buy the original anyways just to stare at the comparison porn.