The best indicator as to whether or not these combiner team reissue gifts sets are authentic or not is the simple fact that Hasbro has only reissued the Constructions, the Seacons, and the Predacons. Takara/Tomy has only released the same three and the Combaticons. So basically the K/Os are the only "Reissues" of the Aerialbots, the Protectobots, the Stunticons, the Technobots and the Terrorcons. If you want a minty fresh version, the K/Os are your only options. The official Combaticons reissue from the Encore series has several flaws as a result of mold degradation. They used those molds for multiple color variants from multiple lines. As for other G1 reissues that are always K/Os? Hasbro and Takara/Tomy long ago lost the molds for Wheeljack, Sunstreaker, Mirage and the Dinobots. Any "reissue" product you see of any of them is absolutely a knock-off.
Thank you. I bought this reissue for my son for the holidays and I worried about what I'd receive. Now I know what to look for when he opens it and I play with it lol. It tickles me to know he'll have a reproduction of what I played with as a kid in his collection. I'd have loved to get an original, but they cost a bit much. I snagged this guy for 28 dollars. I think he'll love it. (19 in college, not a boy) 🙂
One of the tires on my Hotspot was twisted on the rim. Never looked right even after I adjusted it. The fit and finish just isn't as good as the official releases, but it is fair for the price. The only time I put Hotspot in repair bay mode was when I had him linked with Metroplex's city mode along with Silverbolt.
Got one, Hotspot's fists have smaller holes than the original, and the guns also has smaller pegs, so they can't be attached to the fire truck. Someone my set (bought loose) came with one KO gun and one original, so I can use of each.
combiner wars package? if you r saying that the originals dont look or feel like this china kos reissues. I'm sorry they are 99.9% the samething. I have alot of these kos. china has the molds for these. they still make and sell g1 transformers in China and Japan
Very cool. I have the real Hasbro Devastator gift set from Walmart, plus the reissue knock offs of Menasor and Computron as well. Gotta get Bruticus, Superion and Abominus.
@@ToySpotlite yeah my devastator is real but the other two are i think knock offs but like the defensor they look so good it’s hard to tell. I need computron defensor bruticus and superior I have all of them out of box the other day I scored a god ginrai with the add on battler armor set. It’s so beautiful.
Well, sometimes you are right. Though Hasbro has put out all plastic versions of these. There are some knockoffs that have metal parts, while the official releases are all plastic (Cyber Battalion is one example. )
I’m loving these KO reviews! With the prices of G1 originals, I see these as the only way I can experience some of the guys I missed back in the day.
The best indicator as to whether or not these combiner team reissue gifts sets are authentic or not is the simple fact that Hasbro has only reissued the Constructions, the Seacons, and the Predacons. Takara/Tomy has only released the same three and the Combaticons. So basically the K/Os are the only "Reissues" of the Aerialbots, the Protectobots, the Stunticons, the Technobots and the Terrorcons. If you want a minty fresh version, the K/Os are your only options. The official Combaticons reissue from the Encore series has several flaws as a result of mold degradation. They used those molds for multiple color variants from multiple lines.
As for other G1 reissues that are always K/Os? Hasbro and Takara/Tomy long ago lost the molds for Wheeljack, Sunstreaker, Mirage and the Dinobots. Any "reissue" product you see of any of them is absolutely a knock-off.
Thank you. I've been on the fence about this and Computron.
Computron review is coming soon!
Thank you. I bought this reissue for my son for the holidays and I worried about what I'd receive. Now I know what to look for when he opens it and I play with it lol. It tickles me to know he'll have a reproduction of what I played with as a kid in his collection. I'd have loved to get an original, but they cost a bit much. I snagged this guy for 28 dollars. I think he'll love it. (19 in college, not a boy) 🙂
Target Exclusive Autobot Combiner Tonkanator Would be a Great 👍Review!!
One of the tires on my Hotspot was twisted on the rim. Never looked right even after I adjusted it. The fit and finish just isn't as good as the official releases, but it is fair for the price. The only time I put Hotspot in repair bay mode was when I had him linked with Metroplex's city mode along with Silverbolt.
I needs this one me thinks. Didn't have all of them in G1 era.
Got one, Hotspot's fists have smaller holes than the original, and the guns also has smaller pegs, so they can't be attached to the fire truck. Someone my set (bought loose) came with one KO gun and one original, so I can use of each.
Yes, him and menasor we're built pretty good. I had that set too. My favorite is superion and his legs were awful!
These are great to fill out a collection, especially since Hasbro rereleases the same 6 bots over and over...
They look Amazing!! I have to get them for my 2001 Ruination/Bruticus
How Hasbro allows these releases? I've always wondered that.
They don't allow them. Just not.much they can do to stop them.
Have you done an HZX Defensor review. I am looking that getting it
Yep. Here you go: th-cam.com/video/f-pPC7Xn6Yw/w-d-xo.html
Sorry, these are awesome. If it's the only way people/us can get Em.. They are quite good actually
Well i've got my g1defensor set in the combiner wars pacjage,not even close original toys, but when i saw the prise i still think that is a good deal)
combiner wars package? if you r saying that the originals dont look or feel like this china kos reissues. I'm sorry they are 99.9% the samething. I have alot of these kos. china has the molds for these. they still make and sell g1 transformers in China and Japan
I have devastator menasor an d abominus in box.
Very cool. I have the real Hasbro Devastator gift set from Walmart, plus the reissue knock offs of Menasor and Computron as well. Gotta get Bruticus, Superion and Abominus.
@@ToySpotlite yeah my devastator is real but the other two are i think knock offs but like the defensor they look so good it’s hard to tell. I need computron defensor bruticus and superior I have all of them out of box the other day I scored a god ginrai with the add on battler armor set. It’s so beautiful.
did you get all of the combiners at Ali website
Mostly, yes. A few of the earlier reviews might have been through eBay.
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You pay for what you get with knock offs. The plastic is lighter in weight, the red coloured plastic is brighter and the metal parts are now plastic
Well, sometimes you are right. Though Hasbro has put out all plastic versions of these. There are some knockoffs that have metal parts, while the official releases are all plastic (Cyber Battalion is one example. )