Interesting Transformers-like knockoffs at BBTS

Springer007 · Post by **Springer007** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:26 am

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1176 I found these highly interesting!! Even for stuff that is technically a knock-off, I was highly impressed with the ingenuity of it all!

Post by **zigzagger** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:03 pm

A couple of these aren't half bad. I like the ford gt Mirage knock-off, actually.
These also have kitbashing potential considering this line has some models that the Binal/nators line haven't used.

Tetsuro · Post by **Tetsuro** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 2:26 pm

Heeeey! I've seen that Toyota Supra!

What's makes the whole thing ironic is that we get no Alternators, but we do get knockoffs.

I wonder if I could fit my Marvel Legends into one of those 1:12 ones...

Originally posted by rubicon
These also have kitbashing potential considering this line has some models that the Binal/nators line haven't used.

Especially the Hummer. Can you say 'Megatron'?

Post by **Clay** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:57 pm

The Toyota Land Cruiser and Supra have been around for a couple of years, but the rest of these are new to me.

They're not 1:24 like Binaltechs are, so I'm not interested personally

I wonder if that's intentional so that these can never be mistaken for the Hasbro/Takara products... ?

Post by **Denyer** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:17 pm

How long have they been stocking these? I know a lot of people were curious about a US supplier for them.

martyboy70 · Post by **martyboy70** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:49 pm

Oh I am so getting these if they turn out to be decent quality id like to see and get my hands on one to see what the paint quality, shut lines etc are like.
As an avid collector of 1:18 scale model cars (104 pieces in my collection and counting) this is exactly what ive been after since I was gutted when I found out the Alternators were only 1:24 scale and wouldnt "fit" with my collection.
I hope these come to the UK as im not getting one until i see it in the metal for myself(unless I get it for pennies on ebay) or if anyone on here gets one maybe they could do a review.
Cant wait til February now as its also my birthday on the 4th (so you know what to get me guys!!!!)

RUNAMOK · Post by **RUNAMOK** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:30 pm

there are a lot of theise in my local toys R us

martyboy70 · Post by **martyboy70** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:24 pm

It says on the link they are pre-order for February.
Can anyone else confirm if these are out in the wild as it were.

Darth Zax · Post by **Darth Zax** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:36 pm

these aren't knock offs

Springer007 · Post by **Springer007** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:43 pm

Originally posted by Darth Zax
these aren't knock offs

well i used the term "knock off" somewhat loosely in my header. they are transformer-like gobot-like things (laughs and falls out of his chair). yay i am useful at contributing to this forum for once! Hooray Zoidberg is Useful!!!:D

Darth Zax · Post by **Darth Zax** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:58 pm

Originally posted by Springer007
well i used the term "knock off" somewhat loosely in my header. they are transformer-like gobot-like things (laughs and falls out of his chair). yay i am useful at contributing to this forum for once! Hooray Zoidberg is Useful!!!:D

go easy now

martyboy70 · Post by **martyboy70** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:03 pm

Originally posted by Springer007
well i used the term "knock off" somewhat loosely in my header. they are transformer-like gobot-like things (laughs and falls out of his chair). yay i am useful at contributing to this forum for once! Hooray Zoidberg is Useful!!!:D

Whatever you do dont diss Gobots in any way shape or form. Cliffjumper will be all over you like the proverbial bad suit.
I made that mistake once and i still have the scars to prove it.

Post by **zigzagger** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:45 pm

[quote]Originally posted by martyboy70
Cliffjumper will be all over you like the proverbial bad suit.

Correction, the proverbial “power-suit”…..

martyboy70 · Post by **martyboy70** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:09 am

LOL what pray tell might that little beauty be

Post by **zigzagger** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:14 am

Its a Go-bots accessory. I'll let the experts handle that question.

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:49 am

Well, they look pretty sweet, but at the price tag, I'm gonna wait until I hear from people who have one to find out how fragile they are.

Springer007 · Post by **Springer007** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:05 am

i think in my non-professional opinion that the Lamborgini is the neatest of them all. i jsut like the over all engineering

and how there is very little kibble to be seen!

Clogs · Post by **Clogs** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:01 pm

Now then, I might just be interested in a few of these (if not too dear), maybe with some new Humbrols. I must admit that I read the thread head and prepared to sigh dramatically, but these are good. If you want to see appalling knock-offs, which really are just that, try your local Wilko or Poundstretcher; they have sundry dubious sets of cheap, shape-changing vehicles.

optimusskids · Post by **optimusskids** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:35 pm

They had the Land Cruiser at Auto Assembly and it was selling like hotcakes

Darth Zax · Post by **Darth Zax** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:16 pm

Originally posted by RID Scourge
Well, they look pretty sweet, but at the price tag, I'm gonna wait until I hear from people who have one to find out how fragile they are.

from what i heard actually, the quality seems to be really good.