Post by: martin-montreal on September 17, 2009, 09:23:03 PM
I didn't post here before about this because I didn't really see a problem about people making fake Cobra troopers in different colors (Green camo, Tan, Black, Crimson, White, Grey, etc.)... like we saw at the Canadian convention with Crimson and with Black Cobra troopers.
There is that very long thread on Yo Joe about it. I also post there some feedback about two different sellers making Black and Crimson Troopers.
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=66821&page=14 (http://http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=66821&page=14)
BUT, now I have to warn you about fake Viper Pilot. You may say it was the obvious and logical next Cobra troopers to be done... yes, that is now the next one.
(http://http://lh4.ggpht.com/_npwBvbSHlec/SrQjq-JUcGI/AAAAAAAACMw/cKxDu5ZVRCA/Black_Major_BW-RedShadow-Pilot.jpg)
So, be very careful before buying a $20 Viper Pilot in the next months... and before buying any Perfect logo Viper Pilot for the rest of your life :'(
What do you think?
Martin
Post by: dodge822 on September 17, 2009, 09:32:43 PM
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Gi-joe-Cobra-Soldier ... 286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Gi-joe-Cobra-Soldier-Custom-Camouflage-Black-White-Red_W0QQitemZ220481441634QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3355b7cf62&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Post by: martin-montreal on September 17, 2009, 09:36:03 PM
Martin
Post by: Pete The Greek on September 17, 2009, 10:49:42 PM
Post by: dodge822 on September 17, 2009, 11:10:38 PM
Post by: canprime on September 17, 2009, 11:11:57 PM
Of course the thread is mostly about AFA being a joke, especially since they claim they won't grade such items (knowingly).
But I get the feeling that we are only at the beginning of what we saw over the past few years within the TF community. They have had G1 repros/bootlegs/etc. for a couple of years now. The only difference for us so far is that the guys doing it haven't tried to remake the packaging and sell them as originals MISB.
I have to admit though, that I wouldn't be above picking up some ARAH vehicles if they were redone by these guys. Especially if they were original molds and vehicles we haven't seen hide nor hair of since the 25th line started.
Post by: morgardee on September 18, 2009, 08:34:49 AM
I want one.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 18, 2009, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Yes, but my goal wasn't to promote is auction... :-[, my goal was to inform people about those fake troopers in blue outfit with a silver logo on their chest.
Martin
If the people that make them advertize them as customs, that sounds okay to me. However it's more those that will buy to resale them and pass them off as ORIGINALS that are the problem. That wouldn't be ethical in the Joeverse.
All in all, I used to own this figure and sold it. So I don't think of even buying this one, but I think it's always a useful thread to those that never owned it and want a shot at him for a decent price ( hoping!).
And the camo one looks awesome. I would like it if they could make one that is all white, like an arctic trooper...does it even exist?
Post by: martin-montreal on September 18, 2009, 08:25:07 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
I would like it if they could make one that is all white, like an arctic trooper...does it even exist?
No, it doesn't... :P
(http://http://lh3.ggpht.com/_npwBvbSHlec/Sqaol4Dtt0I/AAAAAAAACJo/93oKln9-rdg/s720/Collection%20007.jpg)
Post by: thatcarlguy on September 18, 2009, 08:27:00 PM
So in this case, I think its cool they're making fake Cobra soldiers so long as they don't pass them off as real. Also they can make some new color schemes and such that Hasbro couldn't do.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 18, 2009, 08:34:03 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"I would like it if they could make one that is all white, like an arctic trooper...does it even exist?
No, it doesn't... :P
(http://http://lh3.ggpht.com/_npwBvbSHlec/Sqaol4Dtt0I/AAAAAAAACJo/93oKln9-rdg/s720/Collection%20007.jpg)
MUhahahahHHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Nice, thanks Martin I look forward to finding one of these guys to go with my Artic Hiss.
Post by: Pete The Greek on September 19, 2009, 12:54:46 PM
Quote from: "dodge822"
he has them labeled as customs right int the title of the auction, i think they are cool, and i was going to bid, untill something better came up. I think, as long as he is not trying to pass them off as originals, and is lableing them customs, all is good.
The problem is when bootleg replicas such as Viper Pilot get re-sold. Not every seller is honest out there.
Post by: Canuklehead on September 19, 2009, 06:08:56 PM
Post by: martin-montreal on January 13, 2010, 09:18:57 PM
(http://http://lh4.ggpht.com/_npwBvbSHlec/S002e6crAPI/AAAAAAAACWc/JUZre7GHhws/Cobra_01.jpg)
The first one I think the one in the middle is the first Canadian Cobra trooper! Too bad Hasbro didn't make these from the beginning...
Martin
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on January 13, 2010, 10:28:16 PM
I really like the customs because it's obviously not going to be misused. "Like them" as an idea, not "like them" as in I want any. Because I don't. (though I do like that Canada got some recognition! Saw that one on his link on Yojoe)
The repros seem like they are asking for trouble.
Though I only army build original Cobra troopers and this would make it easy...
I think I can't just on principle...
Post by: BHMike on January 14, 2010, 12:27:20 AM
Yes, it's our logo that we've used many many times, and yes, he took the logo without permission and slapped it on a bootleg toy.
But it has no connection to us.
Post by: akpayne on January 14, 2010, 06:40:31 AM