Mainly Star Wars The Black Series focused content. But also other figure reviews, rumors, and news from time to time.
Iv been collecting Black Series figures since about August of 2022 so I am somewhat of a newcomer to BS. However I’ve been a passionate Star Wars fan all my life.
I also review other random figures of characters, shows, or movies I enjoy. For example Indiana Jones, Batman, TMNT, Marvel, ect.
I have the real deal, it’s a good figure but it ain’t 60 bucks good. The bootleg seems like a decent alternative, all things considered. Great video, dude
@@hyperdrivecollections6460 100% man! And this face sculpt for Luke is my favorite in the line. It’s the best likness of Mark Hamill in my opinion. And the photo real on yoda is freaking fantastic too. I’m really surprised how much articulation that yoda figure actually has! One of the best (if not THE best) 2 pack in the entire line to date.
@@shadowmantis23 hell yea! South Cackalacky for life!! lol. thanks for the support! Much appreciated. Thanks for checking out the video and subbing to the channel! I hope you enjoy more of the content.
@@ThaUltimateHunter for sure. There are definitely some out there that give the “bootleg” expectation stereotype. Just a ploy money grab. Super scummy. As long as they’re advertised as KOs and they’re not over retail price you can’t go wrong! Thanks for watching and commenting!
To the hell with the haters. Get what you can and what like. I'm not happy with some of the bootleg but I can live with it for the price, especially when they just stay on the shelf for the most part. FCK the haters.... New to the channel here. Solely on the bases of the genuine content I'm a fan Now...
@@irvingdomenech4187 it’s always nice to hear the opposing side of the argument. But the overwhelming majority of likeminded people on this subject has (not suprised me) is kinda shocking. It’s nice to hear some validation from others opinions and thoughts that reflect what I believe from separate facts iv gathered. As others have different perspectives because of their own experiences ect. But I’m with you man. For the most part it’s gonna be on the shelf! I know for toy photography some bootlegs can be crappy, and even for possibility due to quality ect. But if a bootleg is nice, ITS NICE! That’s all it boils down to at the end of the day! Well I’m glad you stumbled upon my channel. Welcome! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I also appreciate you subbing. Means a lot! I hope you enjoy my other content as well!
@@irvingdomenech4187 this humid heat hits dofferent than dry heat. I had someone tell me 95 in SC isn’t hot, try Arizona at 103. But not accounting for heat index. Humid heat is 10 times worse than dry heat. People just don’t understand. Then they come down here to places like SC, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and they can’t believe just how bad it actually is. Compared to places like Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, ect.
@@TheStonedMandalorian Yep it is stupid hot down here. Everyone always try to compete on how hot or cold it is where there from or live. And I have to say that I've been in way more places that I like to admit. But with that said, down here is a top contender for that trophy with Mississippi and Louisiana on that race. There is no break or hiding from it, especially if you're on the sandy part of the state and I grew up in a place that is 80 to100 degrees year around and still the heat down here is hell as they say famously hot.🥵🥵🥵🥵
To paraphrase Robo, "at the end of the day..." it's your collection. I have no problem with bootlegs; as a collector of vintage Star Wars figures, I bought a repro Yak Face because I don't want to spend $100's on an original to sit behind glass in a Detolf. I just want a figure to look good in a display. Most people who rage against bootlegs and repros have been burned in the past and are raging out of personal animosity.
@@mrjones5025 I agree man. They got burned and or paid way too much. While some people get sour, some help others to assist in collectors not making the same mistakes they have. Or feeding a scalper for original or KO. That is the exact purpose of a KO. Not knocking anyone who wants to pay 100 bucks for a yakface vintage figure, all we ask is not to be judged for buying the non authentic version because we can’t afford (or just don’t want to spend that much money) on something that should be a simple pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! I enjoy hearing other perspectives and opinions.
@@SpiderS2099 I haven’t had the opportunity to see any in person. But I’m not suprised!! Even the big companies have plenty of packaging errors and missing/sloppy paint. I was pretty satisfied! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the support.
I have no loyalty to any company, and a good figure is a good figure ..... If that figure is a knock off and costs less, that's even better ...... Too many Toy snobs out there trying to tell people what they should or shouldn't buy ..... Those people can eat a bag of dicks while we all just enjoy our collections
hey!! whatsup, well in my opinion I find all of them pretty cool. I love them, because they can be a good option for people that dont have much money. Also i must say, sometimes i find very interesting some figures are like so well done that deserve my attention. And in other hand sometimes they are so bad done that i feel curious to have them too,. OFC I love more the original items or products, but in my heart there are always a place for bootlegs too
@@ALMACENRELOCO I definitely agree! Sometimes you don’t know how good or bad something is intill you check it out! I think most of us would prefer the original over a KO, but when it comes down to price sometimes it can be insanely high. There is nothing wrong with buying bootlegs. Thank you for your input and opinion! I appreciate you watching!
Hey Cody. This TVC Star Fighter is really dope. Unfortunately it is about 150€ atm in germany. I saw it once unpacked at a collection from a guy I bought a TBS figure. It was really stunning. I am just starting to make my own custom mandalorians using the Death Watch Black Series figure which is a lot of fun. My first Custom Mandalorian is already finished and he is looking dope af.
@@ysoserious8526 too what’s up my friend! Yea that is a bit steep on price. I can’t blame ya for holding off. It is very stunning in person tho! And that’s dope!! The death watch Mando is such a terrific figure. Top ten best in the entire line imo. I would love to check out what your custom looks like! You should upload a video of it! Thanks for watching and commenting my friend! I always look forward to your comments.
At the end of the day, there's only one true reason for why people buy bootlegs/KOs/unlicensed 3rd party; MONEY. People have other stuff to deal with outside of their passions and hobbies. The same case applies to collectors, so people have to understand that not everyone has the money for everything. Not to mention that not everything official is worth their asking price, be it cuz of quality control or just what companies charge for what little stuff comes in the box. Looking at you, Hasbro. Hasbro can't keep using "the economy" as an excuse with their clearly overpriced products anymore.
In theory, I oppose the concept of bootlegs or stolen IP, but given the market, with it's scalpers, rare retailer exclusives, bad distribution, or ridiculous shipping costs on eBay, if I can't get an authentic release at a reasonable price, then I will happily fill the hole in my collection with a bootleg.
@@BiggestDawgEver in theory it feels gross. But then what the companies are slacking on: scalpers (in the sense that people are making 3-5 times maybe more by selling these older figures that whatever IP could be banking sales in on), distribution, shipping prices, exclusives even. It’s an untapped market that any company (with the internet and instant access most of us have) should be aware about and have some part of the marketing team understand what these figures they refuse to rerelease from older waves and such are selling on the aftermarket for insanely inflated prices. If the company is gonna kick rocks and lose out on money by not giving faithful, loyal, or even causal collectors what they need and want for their display. Some of us are gonna do what we gotta do to fill that section of our collection, squad, or team pit. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@hyperdrivecollections6460 looking forward to seeing yours man! lol. I love the mouse droid don’t get me wrong, it’s a cool world building element. Plus it’s technically a droid. But to me it was a hard decision. I actually almost did the AK Assassin droid. But I went with the mouse droid. Kinda regretting that now actually lol.
The funny thing is these KO are prob made in the same factories the marvel legends came from. The factories prob had defects that didn’t get approved by the license and needed to get remade or they just have the molds and made these to make extra side money. So even though it’s not approved by the Hasbro it’s still made from the same people.
I dont see anything wrong with a bootleg if the item is no longer retailing, essentially the same quality as the real thing and obviously states it is not an official product.
Bought a couple of bootleg figures. They are old figures and discontinued. They are way overpriced in retail. And just got them and they are very decent. Use them for Toy photography and with good ligting and some retouching. They look fantastic.
@@robcuen1 that’s awesome! I’m glad you were able to snag them! There’s just no need to pay a unnecessary (for some of us, I’m not gonna rag on someone for spending extra for something they REALLY want) price for something that should be a simple joy. I’m glad you got some figgies you’ve been wanting for your photos. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@ArachnidYouth definitely! I know there are some bad ones out there. But there are also so many collectors with positive experiences as well. But bashing another person for what they bought with their own money is just such a wild concept. Thanks for watching and commenting Arachnid!
but to be honest, this figure looks pretty good, I am not expert about spiderman, but it has many details that make the figure looks really goodi like it. 👍
@@ALMACENRELOCO it does look pretty damn good! The fact that this is even slightly close to the original is a win. And for less than 15 bucks it’s just hard to pass up. Not a bad figure by any means. If somebody else is gonna let some slightly sloppy/missing paint and loose joints get in the way of having an awesome figure, I feel bad for th. However, it’s their money to do what they wish with. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the support.
The resale Market really is shooting themselves in the foot most resellers are expecting way too much for their figures as a result things stay on the peg or things do not move on Amazon or Ebay nobody wants to get gouged and end up paying over what's something is worth
@@dgenergene4418 yep. 100%. All these collectors spending their cash on KOs because the corporations can’t put out a reissue of older sought after figures. They’re DEFINITELY losing out on money.
Obviously not all bootlegs are decent I've seen some terrible outrageous creations. Yeah there are certain lines that seem to be almost exactly the same as the originals
I always buy authentic figures when I can find them for retail price or on sale, however once the price goes up in price I start looking at kos. I have bought several over the years and mostly they're just as good as the original.
@@r.davidhill7639 I’m with ya man. All the way. A lot of snobby collectors just need to take the dive and they’d realize they’re not all that bad. Thanks for your input though dude. I appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Appreciate you posting these videos, bro. I’ve been collecting black series exclusively for the last few years, but have been branching out a bit lately. Wouldn’t have even considered some of these figures at their regular retail, or worse, eBay prices. How the f could you go wrong for $13? I mean, you even get an alternative head & hands. Great content, bro.
@@jbatts23 Hakuna Matata man. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hear ya dude! Nothing wrong with branching out some. I’m in the same boat as you. Been collecting tong black series for close to (maybe slightly over 2 years. I always told myself I would only collect Star Wars. Then I bought a couple Indiana Jones figures, a dc multiverse earth-2 Batman, now I’m getting sucked into marvel legends. lol. All thanks to that x-men ‘97 reboot. It uncovered my soft spot for marvel. Dude you’re totally right. Some of those eBay listing prices are INSANE. But with KOs like this it’s just a no brainer to me. Would I rather have the 75 dollar animated retro card spidey, Ofcourse I do. Do I want to pay 3/4 of a 100? No, no really. For certain characters maybe. The price was just too hard to pass up. Less than 15 bucks? You just can’t go wrong imo. I know right! Alternate hands and head. Such a dope figure! Thank you man. 🙏🙏 I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting my guy!
My knockoff record is 1-1. I got the OG Mirage tmnt, and they're amazing, but I upgraded to the return to NYC Jim Lawson TMNT figures. I got Spider-man from homecoming, and he broke the moment I posed him.
@@JConner26 iv actually had a couple people mention the mirage tmnt KOs and how good they actually are. People who own the real ones even say it’s hard to tell. That sucks. Nothing more of a bummer than getting out a brand new fig and it breaks on you first thing out the box. Thanks for tuning in to the video!
There really should be a new name for figures such as this as knockoffs/bootlegs carries such negativity. We’ve all seen figures that are truly worthy of being called bootleg or knockoff due to using cheaper materials and cutting corners but this and venom certainly aren’t some of those!
@@willsworld1990 yea I feel ya Will. A new term from the community would be nice to take away the negative connotation. Even if it was something like: this is the NAP (non authentic product) Venom. Call it a NAP figure instead of bootleg or knock-off. Lol idk. I’m just spitballing. But something along those lines would be nice to call the “nice” KOs. Certainly! This Venom is definitely deserving of another name other than a “knock-off”. It is very nicely done for a “NAP” figure lol. I tried to use it but I’m not sure how i feel about it lmao. Thanks for watching and commenting! Much appreciated!
Ha! Cause mfs are poor dude! Those are facts. It ain’t even the poor man’s version. Sometimes you can’t even get the real one but still want that figure representation in your collection. Cheers Sir🍻🫡
Seems like an ok knock off but if you handed 10 year old me this figure I’m sure I would have thought it was flawless. Keep up the great content brother
@@dropdeaddaniel18 for the price man, I just can’t complain. I’m just happy to have a classic suit spidey on my shelf without having for fork out double ALMOST triple what it retails for. My critiques are only for the review. I want to be transparent and honest with all my reviews. But overall I’d definitely recommend him to any collectors who is in search or need of a classic suit spidey. Thanks for watching and commenting my dude! I appreciate it.
Dang man, that thing looks fantastic if you ask me. Considering that it’s a much older figure with the pins still in the legs, paying $13 for it seems like an absolute steel. $60-$70 on the aftermarket for original that is over a decade old Seems totally exorbitant. That bootleg looks just as good as some of the original authentic Hasbro figures coming out lately. Great review as always, I always look forward to your content.
@@hyperdrivecollections6460 it does look pretty nice man I can’t lie. I think when I first opened it up I was a little harsh on it at first. Just because the Venom I got looked damn near identical to the original. Like you said, for a much older figure 13 bucks is just a ridiculous deal. I couldn’t pass it up. Overall the figure is actually very nice. My only complains are the typical ones: slightly sloppy/missing paint and loose articulation. But the fact it’s still as good as it is makes me happy. And he’s fun to pose and mess with! As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts!Thanks for watching my friend. I truly appreciate it.
I took a risk and ordered a black suit Spiderman, but if it's as good of a ko as this guy, I don't think I'll be upset if all if it is fake. I have so many official MLs that I don't feel bad about having a KO in the crew. Heck I think a lot of the KOs may even come from the same factory.
Hell yea. Symbiote Spider-Man is such a dope costume. I have the actual ML version but was thinking about picking up the KO to do a side by side comparison video. The KOs of black suit spidey iv seen look pretty decent. I’m sure you’re right. I’m sure there are plenty of bootlegs that come from the same exact facility the legit ones are made. A lot of the times they won’t try to resell messed up packaging, figures with a lot of missing paint, ect. There’s plenty of authentic versions from different lines that even have QC issues. Iv had a lot of people suggest the juggernaut and hulk KOs as well. Thinking I may pick them up also. I need a juggernaut for my X-Men shelf BAD! And honestly the hulks they have looks pretty good too. Thanks for watching and commenting. The support is truly appreciated!
@@TheStonedMandalorian I'll be keeping an eye out for some videos like that if you're able to make them! The only KO I have hands on experience with is an Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech Venom that.... is like 85% of the way there, but loose in a few joints in ways that I can't figure out how to tighten up. He's also very clearly a KO as he's a flat navy instead of the slightly metallic purple the real one is. I shot a video on him eons ago that I should probably re-do. The Spider-Man I ordered I honestly have no idea if it's a KO or not, as it's from Ebay. I know I've bought a few figures on there before that seemed too good to be true but.... were actually true, so we'll see what happens. lol
@@ArcNeoMasato that revoltech venom is such a great looking figure! At some point or another all figures are gonna loosen up over time anyways. As long as it doesn’t affect it from being possible, no biggy. Il have to check out your channel and look for that one. I’d be interested in watching that. You should totally do a new one too tho! Il check it out for sure!
@@TheStonedMandalorian For this guy it sadly does limit how well he poses, since he's a VERY topheavy figure, and it's the torso joint that's loose, and it's one of those weird Revoltech ratchet joints, but.... worse. lol I know I COULD get replacement joints from the official company and change it out, but a baggy of those joints costs more than the figure did, almost double. lol
@@ArcNeoMasato lol damn well that’s a bummer. Now you just need to set him up against a wall or part of your shelf or something. The ratchet joints are nice but once they wear out they are floppy lol. And whoa really?? That’s wild. I’m not knowledgeable on other import brands but I still dig them. But I had no idea the replacement parts (which is dope you can get) are just as pricey as the figures themselves. 👀👀
I don't mind KO's since some figures go out of print and end up only on the aftermarket, or are just so crazily priced that it just isn't worth it. Sure I'm not the richest person, but there are expensive figures I still throw my cash at. Figma MP3 and Dread Samus? Yeah I bought them without hesitation. I would have never bought a Mafex Venom when I have a few Marvel Legends Venoms already. When I saw the KO of him for a fraction of the cost? I gave it a shot especially because reviews said he was great. Worst case scenario I lose out on 20 bucks instead of 100+. He turned out great and it got me to grab a Spidey, and recently ordered the black suit Spidey too. Who I'm still waiting on. I think the kind of message people should take away from this isn't to belittle or get angry at those buying them. They're not doing anything illegal. You can argue the seller is which is fair. The message I take from this is that if they can sell really good versions of these super expensive figures for a fraction of the price then these official companies are missing out. They should do what SHF does. Put out budget versions of figures for those who can't pay the higher prices or to get people into the line. Go basic on the paint, maybe only one alt head, no web effects, and only fist/wall crawl/fwip hands in a smaller more basic box. I'd buy an official Mafex Spidey like that for 40 no question as it'd be much better value than some of Marvel Legends'. You're never gonna get rid of bootlegs. It's not the consumers fault that these KO's are getting better in quality either. They're capturing a market that these other companies are leaving behind since they'd never be getting money from them anyway. Also another bright side of them actually being good is that if someone happens to buy a KO without knowing it as a gift then the person will at least be getting a good product. I wager that's where a lot of these are actually going, to gifts for kids or friends and the people don't even realize it. Which I'd rather someone get a decent bootleg as a thoughtful gift than a rather crappy expensive gift.
@@venomsjunkmail dude this comment is pure perfection! 🤌🤌👌👌 That is the exact takeaway I wanted people to have from this video. You understood all my validations and conglomerated it into a couple paragraphs. There is nothing wrong with buying an expensive figure (if you have the moola). I’m not gonna judge people for paying 80-120 (even more sometimes) for a shfiguarts or mafex. On the flip side, there is absolutely nothing wrong with buying KOs. As long as they’re not overpriced (compared to retail), and they’re not being passed off as authentic versions. That market is there and is would be stale if not for the KO supply chain. Like you perfectly put it; “They're capturing a market that these other companies are leaving behind since they'd never be getting money from them anyway.” So well written and also rings true. I love your comment venom! Thank you for your insight and input. I really liked what you had to say and you explained so superbly, what I want other collectors (beginner or veteran) to take away from this.
@@TheStonedMandalorian Hey, no problem! You popped up in my recommended out of nowhere and I've only recently dabbled in KO's. Perhaps that's why it got recommended. Another point I didn't think of is that some people would like to pay the original companies full price but can't. Take the cell shaded Spider-Man retro card from Marvel Legends. That thing was a Walmart exclusive if memory serves. So if you wanted one you had to get lucky and beat the scalpers and other legit collectors fighting over the site for a preorder, see it in stores, or pay aftermarket prices. Because it sold out within minutes. No reissues, no alternate buying options, one and done. That's horse droppings. Most collectors when somethin like that, especially when exclusive, goes up for preorder won't have a chance at it despite wanting one. So if Hasbro wants to snub customers who do want to give them money I have no problem with bootlegs coming out that let people have a shot at it. For instance I almost didn't get the recent movie Carnage preordered, but thankfully Amazon still had him up when I had a chance to grab one at all. I can't say I would have gone for a KO in this instance, but since I think it's a genuinely good looking Carnage variant of sorts I would have been really annoyed to miss out on him. Also yes unless you're buying from a known seller like bbts, EE, Hasbro Pulse etc be careful with buying expensive stuff. If you go in knowing something is a KO and are paying KO prices, that's cool. If you go in thinking it's a top notch figure but turns out to be a KO? That's just someone scamming you and that's not cool whatsoever. Just be sure to know what you're buying before you hit the order button.
@@venomsjunkmail well im glad you stumbled across my channel. I guess that RU-vid algorithm is being sweet to me. That Walmart exclusive is a perfect example! There’s a target exclusive of Obi Wan in his clone wars armor (not sure if you’re familiar) but it goes for 50 plus on the aftermarket. That is an example of when I spent more than retail, because I wanted that figure so bad. With exclusives that are harder to come across you are most certainly competing with other collectors and (even worse) scalpers. All that is good advice for others to remember! Especially newer collectors. With all the preorders this, exclusive that, fan channel this, mainline that, ect. For newcomer collectors it can be overwhelming. Hell, let’s be honest. When multiple lines are dropping multiple new figures, it can even get overwhelming for veteran collectors. Not only keeping up with what’s what, but also being able to fund the hobby without breaking the bank. Ultimately it boils down to collector discretion, research, and good judgment. My dude Venomsjunkmail spitting some straight facts. Dropping all kinds nuggets a of true knowledge.
The snobs see their figures as status symbols and bootlegs devalue the status associated with having rare or expensive figures. In other words, they're selfish pricks who want to deny others the opportunity to enjoy the hobby for the silliest of reasons.
It’s a sad existence. We should be helping each other build up our displays, variety of characters/figures, and share knowledge on different lines. For the people who are depending on their collection as an “investment” 25-35 dollar figures aren’t the best idea to drop all your eggs in one basket with. Something like hot toys or sideshow ect would be something that could hold its value and even gain value over time. Like you said; just pricks who want the money they spent on a figure to remain “rare” or expensive, rather than know other collectors are able to enjoy it the same way. Almost everything is so much more enjoyable when you habe someone to actually enjoy it with. Other people to converse about it with, or bounce off ideas with brainstorming. Sharing tips and tricks, and just over collector experience advice to one another. That’s the best way to collect in my opinion. Thanks for watching and commenting Jofurr!
