NEW COLLECTORS - Don't make MY MISTAKE - NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comparison

In todays video we will be comparing the NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures from the 1990 live action film (chefs kiss) to their bootlegged counterparts.
I share with you the VERY FIRST mistake I made as a new action figure collector and how to avoid it.
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[@bblakeypoo]

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[@abrahammorrison6374]

Go to Los Angeles Comic Con. It is mayhem cubed times chaos squared on Saturday. Get your autographs and pictures early. First weekend in December.

[@silverbeach85]

Hello! I am worry about this. I had the opportunity to buy the official 100% but it was a problem and was sold out. Now I was looking in internet... And Amazon has but damn they are so suspicious since the profile says that the figures have battery (wtf!); so my question is, what if I can clearly see they are knockoff? Can I ask for a refund i Amazon?

[@abrahammorrison6374]

@@silverbeach85 Yes, if you can prove beyond a reasonable doubt if you were misled by misinformation. Explain your side thoroughly because the customer service rep may know zero about collectibles or legitimate vs. knockoffs. Remember, the customer service rep may be in India, Malaysia, etc. No, if it is buyer's remorse.

[@silverbeach85]

@@abrahammorrison6374 Thank you! You won't believe me but just was restocked in the store! I need to preorder and will arrive in October 🌟

[@abrahammorrison6374]

@@silverbeach85 Got my Raphael POP! autographed by Rob Paulsen and Sean Astin last December at the Los Angeles Comic Con. Both voiced Raphael.

[@NexusNine]

To be perfectly honest, the knockoffs don't look bad at all, and they do look close enough the official release that they do display well on a shelf. They actually aren't a bad purchase at all as long as you're paying the proper price for them and know they're knockoffs when you purchase them. If the original seller hadn't ripped you off (the knockoffs are about $15 to $20 each -- currently), I would say just keep them and enjoy them. They honestly do look good. And considering you were actually excited when you first got them, that's pretty telling of how good the quality of the knockoffs actually are. For me, the fact that the seller tried to rip you off is what the real issue is here.

[@ADAM_CAMMA]

it’s going to be hard to notice the difference from a distant in a display amongst other figures… i mean, unless you were to stand them, side by side with their NECA counterparts… and who’s actively going to do that?

[@user-mz6ly1fj3z]

@@ADAM_CAMMA i mean... why even get them if you're not going to get the real ones? nevermind who looks at your collection. hopefully you buy toys for your own enjoyment. i notice the difference after buying a knock off Raph and then a set of the real ones, the real blow the knocks offs out of the water.

[@ADAM_CAMMA]

@@user-mz6ly1fj3z you make a fair point, however, it is an individuals prerogative to spend their money how they want but, you get what you pay for

[@user-mz6ly1fj3z]

@@ADAM_CAMMA that's very true.

[@user-mz6ly1fj3z]

@@twentytwo138 I will say that the Mirage Comic TMNT figures knock offs are great from what I've seen. I'm actually planning on getting a set of those. Once I add a few details, they'll be pretty much indistinguishable from the real Neca figures. But if you're going to get the 1990 movie Turtles, I promise that if you get the real ones instead of the knock offs, you'll thank yourself for it a thousand times over. Maybe some people can't tell much of a difference, but I can tell a HUUUGGGE difference between the real vs K.O.s. I get that the knock offs are way cheaper, depending on where or who you buy them from, but the extra cash was well worth spending to me in this case. I have a KO Raphael, and that's the first one I got, but then I bought the real ones, and even another set of the real ones, and Raph in disguise, so now i have 3 real Raphs and 1 KO Raph and the real ones blow the fake one away big time.

[@slide5039]

Even the knock-off Leonardo’s eyes look suspicious. It’s as if he’s thinking “I hope they don’t find out”. 😂😂😂

[@user-vh7si6uj9r]

Dude... They look amazing as far as boot legs go

[@idkwhattohaveasausername5828]

Just purchased the knock offs and can’t wait for them to arrive. I can’t imagine paying the astronomical price that the legit ones go for. They look close enough to the real ones and look great on a shelf, so who cares? As long as someone isn’t trying to pass them off as legit, I don’t see anything wrong with it.

[@bblakeypoo]

Nothing wrong with it at all.

[@uncannycomicsvideogames1453]

Besides you know, technically stealing. Turtles wouldn't approve.

[@idkwhattohaveasausername5828]

@@uncannycomicsvideogames1453 dang that's crazy, it's almost like they're fictional characters lmao

[@Mak1426]

U got the link for the knockoff

[@flustercluck8603]

It seemed like the knock-offs had less attention to detail in the overall mold too. Like the veins weren’t nearly as noticeable on them as they were the legitimate figures. Great video man!

[@bblakeypoo]

Good eye. I also forgot to mention the seams on the molds are in the wrong place (and more noticeable) on the KOs. Thanks for watching dude!

[@user-mz6ly1fj3z]

i don't think it's the molds, i think it's partly the cheaper plastic they use in the molds, and they have shoddy paint jobs so the details like the veins in hands, or the scar on Raph's face can't really be seen because they just don't stand out.

[@dirtylittleartclub]

It’s how funny how the authentic look like the original movie and the bootlegs look like the sequels of that. Good vid bro. Time stamps for the next one would be awesome. Keep it up!

[@bblakeypoo]

I do need to look into time stamps in the future, I agree. Thanks for watching dude!

[@Solidous281r6]

If your complaint is marked not as described eBay will refund you. You can get into trouble for selling counterfeit products. I’m glad you covered that because most people will mark it as just a return and eBay will not protect that

[@karlluigi1987]

to be honest the knock offs doesn't look so bad

[@juanoliva5115]

When I was a child here in Chile, bootleg versions of all the toys was day and night compare to the originals. But know It's very impressive the quality of the fake ones. Great and very usefull video. Saludos from Chile!

[@wfthrock]

Great review and very informative! Thank you for this.

[@adampoole948]

I know the officials do technically look more movie accurate but I kind of like the look of the bootleg tmnt figures more when shown side by side

[@GuitarNewz]

Question: Does a Neca TMNT box always have the GameStop sign on it or not? I got a, according to my eye, a true Neca set but the boxes don't have the Only @GameStop sign on the boxes. Plus what's funny, my Leo has his lower shell line slightly bending. :)

[@bblakeypoo]

The singles will be the only ones with the Gamestop logo on them, but they dont HAVE to have it to be authentic. Check for plastic sheets obscuring the crappy paint apps. If its just the logo you are worried about you might be good!

[@GuitarNewz]

@@bblakeypoo , cheers! I believe mine to be original, bought in an official collectors shop. They look aawesome. :)

[@ChiefBrodyRules]

Thank you for putting on a shirt 6mins in. I'd probably redo the whole opening if it were me but I'm glad you noticed before it was too late.

[@bblakeypoo]

Shhhhhhhhhh it took 40k views for someone to notice lol

[@ChiefBrodyRules]

@@bblakeypoo I think everyone is just polite. lol Good video nonetheless

[@nevindeleon9990]

Great Video. I’ve been wanting these figure for the longest, and started to collect them as of yesterday, but only the 2 pack’s, because I can’t find the original individual packs.

[@bblakeypoo]

Thanks! The legit single packs are going to be pricey on the secondary market. The two packs seem to be hitting the shelves again, probably due to the TMNT III 4-pack having alternate heads for them. Good Hunting.

[@jvera828]

Thanks for this. Just got my KO donnie and leo. The moment I saw the plastic wrapping on the figures my heart sank. Yes, the differences are very noticeable.

[@bblakeypoo]

Glad I could help

[@marcelinomedina3232]

Great video! These bootlegs look good to me! I just found them on eBay for a good price! Side note your voice reminds me of Kevin Smith.

[@joebojito]

I like the way you reviewed it. You don't sound scripted you sound real. Definitely sub

[@ulisesperea5503]

Thanks for making this video. I was wondering why some were cheaper than others and now I know why.

[@madisonlynn2419]

Nice video!! It’s really helpful! 😁

[@bblakeypoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dontcallsaul31]

Great video. I’m looking to buy the set and didn’t know about the knockoffs. Do you have any recommendations on what sites to trust when buying the collection? I don’t want knockoffs. I found sellers on EBAY, but worried they legit.

[@bblakeypoo]

Facebook Groups are probably the best way to go to connect with other collectors. You can still find these figures on the shelves at Walmart. Check the collectibles section in the electronics department. If outside the US I would say the FB groups and Ebay are your best bet. Ask the seller for more photos to vet their authenticity. Be wary of any "too good to be true" prices

[@kyrios_studios]

NECA has confused me on their release dates, I never know when something is coming out

[@bblakeypoo]

You and me both, compadre. Facebook Collector groups are probably the best place for that info. Plus other collectors are there helping each other catch up.

[@labswee7635]

I remember when my friends and I encountered our first bootlegs, they were these cheap dbz figures from a local fair but my friend forked out a little extra for a larger goku statue and when we got it home its quality showed through definitely, the small ones we didnt care much about being fake but the large figure was very dissapointing in quality so I have always kept an eye out for fakes of anything since, this video really helped tho since not many people can identify these turtle fakes, I think I found a real leo tho hopefully thanks to this for a good price

[@bblakeypoo]

Congrats on your Leo! Thanks for watching

[@stephana.j.]

I have the knockoffs but somehow dont match your description. Are there multiple KO versions?

[@bblakeypoo]

I have only heard of the ones like what I had, but who knows...they could always make more

[@shertikasager3543]

I had a question for you I some Ninja Turtles and there brand new I haven't opened it now my boyfriend says not to open what do you recommend

[@bblakeypoo]

I open most of my stuff, but some people like to keep everything minty fresh in box. Neither way is wrong. Collecting is to be enjoyed

[@slide5039]

GLAD I came across this. I saw some models online and knew something was strange about some of those figures. Like why is Rafael smiling and head super shiny??? 😂😂😂 Almost wanted to message the sellers directly and shame them. Welp, for the sellers selling knock offs, knock it off. We’re aware now

[@Exfrotic]

Please I really need information did you buy them from Walmart and did Michelangelo cost 2699😢

[@2cool940]

You wouldnt happen to have the link would you? I know some knock offs are better than others, and these look awesome! Did they have a strong odor, or feeling to them? Thanks :)

[@ArmandoRivera-bi5mk]

Can you still find a the two packs at retail price

[@Serg0589]

Здравствуйте, а где заказывали черепах?

[@1221crow]

did you find out about the other characters like shredder or splinter ?

[@Wutangmethod]

You’re a kool bro! Thanks for the video. I just ordered Raph and Leo and smart me decided to look up video reviews AFTER i bought them. In any case, I paid through PayPal and have buyer protection so no worries 😁

[@bblakeypoo]

Glad I could help

[@HomeOfTheBRAVE.]

I got the official ones at my local walmart store just like the double packs you got, but my ralph came with casey and with his trench coat. Than anothee time i found the 2nd movie series and than before Christmas of 2023 i found the 3rd movie ones as well i got them all from all 3 movies, tbey are 60 bucks plus tax and you can also finde shredder with splinter only at the walmart local stores.

[@48162342]

I definitely fell for this as well 2 years ago when I first started collecting smh

[@bretwilliams2294]

exactly the same thing happened to me when I started in Jan

[@tutorialchief]

today the thought came- what if those companies have an agreement that they produce a and b class models of the same model or if they have production failure than they sort it out and in both cases send it in bulk to china, a seller sells it from there as bootleg?

[@MrEmeraldMan]

I like to think of this as neca with the tmnt license vs something hasbro would 100% release with the tmnt license

[@bblakeypoo]

hahaha Spot on

[@criminon_]

The second you whipped out that leo I was like fake lol

[@bblakeypoo]

Those yellow lips!

[@Danothemanno]

The easiest way to spot which is very very noticible as I own both too are the straps. The paint looks like leather on the real but the fake are shiny plastic. It's very telling straight away.

[@ALGOBESS]

Walmart wants 130$ per 2 pack atm. I got burnt on the single packs as well from Walmart, so I can't bring myself to buy from them again

[@prestontingley8914]

My Neca tmnt movie 2packs had tape holding down the lower bandana on each side of each 2 pack, are they fakes? Yours appeared to not have it

[@bblakeypoo]

Its hard to say without seeing a photo. The major tells are the plastrons (front shell) bright yellow lips, and the eyes. If those are good, you are probably safe. Thanks for watching

[@joshuavanness8683]

KO's or not they still look awesome I have all four of the original figures and just ordered Leo and Raph off of Temu for 38 bucks and will get Donnie and Mikey when they restock 😁

[@toycop6279]

I’ve been collecting turtles for a while now and those knock-offs aren’t bad looking at all. Very informative video.

[@bblakeypoo]

Thanks for watching. The knockoffs arent bad if you pay knockoff prices

[@hologram952]

I found out about these too late. I had a similar experience to yours but I never pulled the trigger on actually buying them. I don't want to take the chance of them not being official. It would always be in the back of my head. My experience did make me jump on the sequel figures, which arrived this week.

[@bblakeypoo]

Those SoTO figures are so nice! You can still find the first movie 2-packs on the shelves at Walmart for now.

[@hologram952]

@@bblakeypoo Good to know. I might take a look if I have time. Hate Walmart around Xmas though. But would be worth it to find them.

[@jonmposada7]

@@bblakeypoo Walmart will have the 90s 1st movie turtles, too?

[@bblakeypoo]

@@jonmposada7 yeah, they are still pretty hard to find, but the two packs are at Walmart

[@sespider]

I only have two; Leo and Ralph. But I've somehow missplaced Ralph after taking him out. No clue how. Glad to learn at least my Leo is real. Just need to locate Ralph so I can check him as well. There's a Etsy artist that recreates the weapons in real metal. They're not cheap ($50) but they are high quality. Leo's and Ralph's are pointy enough to hurt, but they are not sharpe. I now keep Leo's default swords on his back while holding the metal ones. And looks soooooo much cooler.

[@CosminMOA]

I got the knock offs not knowing. I was a bit skeptic because of the price but I'm actually really happy with them. I payed 12 dollars for each figure and they actually look really good. Free shipping too. If there's anyone that doesn't care if they are legit or not, and don't want to spend the money, I actually recommend them.

[@DaytonAutika]

You can tell the officials from a mile away.

[@christisrisen6774]

I have all four and the only one with an issue is Michael Angelo he has Crazy off set eyes. And I checked the boxes all the Proper logos are there so, I'm confused

[@bblakeypoo]

Sometimes the paint app can be a little off due to Quality Control failures. It doesnt always mean they are KO but the eyes are usually a giveaway.

[@the.odd.society]

Just came across the bootlegs today an was happy to grab all 4 , so now my enjoying them with the rest of his action figures

[@daniellovegreen4288]

I ordered these off the wal mart website and i got the knockoff donatello lol. He had the sheet on his head and everything lol

[@bblakeypoo]

You have to be careful on Walmart and Amazon as they allow third party sellers, and sadly they pull this kind of crap

[@derrickpaynter5802]

So where can I get the officials?

[@freddybeer]

Thank you for this incredible video! I am always anxious about getting the official versions of these things. After watching this video, I was so acutely aware of the differences that I grilled a seller on Ebay before I paid a penny to make sure I was getting the real deal. I paid £150 (I'm in the UK) for all four turtles and I can thankfully say, after revisiting this video today and inspecting what I received, I have the authentic, genuine NECA figures. So thank you kindly, sir!

[@bblakeypoo]

Im glad I could help, and it sounds like you found a pretty good deal for all 4 Turtle bros! Thanks for checking out my channel

[@user-ww6tg5ku6d]

Thank you for useful tips about TMNT bootlegs👍

[@MarcoFD]

fun fact the sdcc 4 pack even had better paint apps than the mass released ones from gamestop etc. the yellow chest on the turtles for example have more shading to them in the 4 pack (not to mention it came with at the time unique accesoires)

[@primekiller5729]

One thing the KOs are good for is that they are easy to take apart for kitbashing!

[@bblakeypoo]

I would give it a shot had I paid KO prices. I have gotten my money back though, so now the KOs can be converted to legit figs!

[@theslowserious9974]

Fun facts: maybe the knock off will cost more than the originals in the future. 😅

[@bblakeypoo]

I already sent them back!!! "Damn!" - Raphael

[@NOHANDLE1009]

What’s store did you get them at?

[@bblakeypoo]

The official figures I found at Walmart, the KOs came from eBay

[@NOHANDLE1009]

@@bblakeypoo ty

[@courtneyelizabeth2268]

I have a set of the real movie turtles, but I would buy the KO just for shelve show. If the get broken I wouldn’t get so upset. But I 100% would be pissed if they tried to dupe me. So I’m glad you got your money back

[@bblakeypoo]

Before I thought to try and get my money back I was playing with the idea of drilling a hole into the shells of the KOs for a stop motion rig, but then I got that refund.

[@TheKessi1000]

I got so lucky. I took a risk on an auction and won the Walmart 2 packs for $50 each. They turned out to be authentic! My Raphael is looking slightly to the right, but it's barely noticeable. Other than that, they look completely legit.

[@Jesse20399]

im in love with the figures in this vid

[@Texas_Metal]

Ok mines fake but the friend who gifted it to me said he picked it up at GameStop. Does GameStop sell fakes?

[@bblakeypoo]

They shouldnt. What could have happened was that someone swapped the real figures with KOs and then returned them to the store. You see it a lot at Target and Walmart.

[@brandonenglish5809]

the one that looks less shinier looks better regardless

[@gamephreak5]

I intentionally got the 4-pack bootleg set because I'm not paying over $300 for a whole set of TMNT figures. Far cheaper to get bootlegs, plus I love the VHS style box. Unfortunately, my set came with a broken Mikey whose bottom shell was never properly closed and attached so his legs kept falling out. Easily fixed it with a combo of superglue and using my soldering gun to melt the two plastic shell pieces together. Only thing I don't like about my bootlegs are the face paint application. The paint isn't blended on the face so it looks like someone did a quick spray of paint on their noses and left it at that. Other than that, they look fine imo.

[@bblakeypoo]

Thanks for watching! The 2-packs are still popping up on the shelves at Walmart from time to time. At retail its $120 for the set, but you dont get that sweet sweet VHS packaging. Sorry to hear about your Mikey, dude. Yeah that facepaint is what got me. After seeing some legit NECAs on the shelf at Walmart I had to replace those bootlegs lol

[@cheesuschrists]

I bought a knock-off Leo and when he came, his sword sheathes had been broken. The joints for the legs are also very very loose, but I had known that he was a knock-off and I bought him for like 14 bucks so I wasn't THAT disappointed.

[@bblakeypoo]

Cant be TOO mad at that lol

[@rjc_tmnt]

Thanks for the info.

[@bblakeypoo]

Youre welcome and thank you for watching!

[@thenostalgiabusiness]

4:48 There's actually an even easier, surefire way to tell which figures are knockoffs. Read the blurb on the back of the box. The box is for Donatello, but the blurb is talking about Michelangelo. The blurbs on the back of every knockoff box are for Michelangelo, regardless of which turtle it actually is.

[@agent.orangelar88]

The legs don't kick forward on my real Raphael im considering swapping the hip joints out.

[@LonelyBoy94]

Another thing I noticed is that the fake ones all have "Michaelangelo" on the back of the box (the white text). Just like in the video at 4:50 - on the box of the fake Donatello, it says Michelangelo on the back.

[@unclegoose3864]

What Facebook groups are you in? I'm looking to join a few that allow buying trading and selling between members

[@bblakeypoo]

NECA TMNT Collectors, TMNT Party Wagon, NECA Turtle Lair.....there are more but those are the ones off the top of my head. Sorry the reply took so long. Hope this helps!

[@gerryortiz8324]

Are the Naca figures that are 1/4 scale real or are those fake as well?

[@bblakeypoo]

I don't think I have heard of any 1/4 scale knockoffs. The ones to watch for are the 7" 1990 movie figures, the 2008 Mirage Turtles, and cartoon BeBop and Rocksteady.

[@theslowserious9974]

Nice... now I have a reason to buy a house.. 😂

[@bblakeypoo]

They say owning a home is expensive, little did I know it was because you have room to collect things lol

[@nunomoreira2171]

my fake turtles came with their legs very loose at the waist. Can anyone give me a tip on how to fix it?

[@bblakeypoo]

You can heat up the joint with a hairdryer or hot water, pop the legs out and put a couple of coats of clear nail polish over the ball. After it dries, pop the legs back in and test. You are essentially building layers on the ball joint to make it fit more snug. Hope this helps

[@juancarrillo3784]

Just bought a set of KOs and I respectively have to say they look better than the originals. They are not perfect, but they seemed to improve on the original design. Head and body proportions are better, and they improved the paint job. The KOs shown in this video are not a good example. That was a bad batch. My KOs look nothing like this video. Way better. Even the ones you believe to be authentic look off for some reason, but maybe it's because the KOs have exceeded it?

[@ReptilianRichardRamirez]

They don't look better then the originals LOL.. You're delusional

[@Jadenz_]

Where did you get yours?

[@juancarrillo3784]

I purchase them on EBay. It was a while back so I don’t remember the sellers name.

[@fredbear97]

@@juancarrillo3784chill out bro, you’ve only gotta say it once.

[@fredbear97]

@@juancarrillo3784 chill out bro, you’ve only gotta say it once.

[@jfreshp1]

My GameStops look great

[@hoohaa559]

Opened mines yesterday and wondered why the plastic was on them. took the sheets off and immediately seem all arms and feet were backward

[@bblakeypoo]

ouch

[@UltimaStealth94]

I suppose an important piece of info would be is how much did you pay for the knock offs. If you got a decent discount, like for you kid to play with, it might not be a bad choice. VS the real ones for your personal display.

[@gamingup7501]

JUST do not buy fake. You want it, get what it deserves. Fake is not about 'looking like' ; it is about faking it.

[@congaking100]

Question how long is the window to report knockoffs🤔

[@bblakeypoo]

On that I have no idea

[@madmatsanchez9378]

Another way you can tell us the back of the boxes have the wrong turtle description. Like on Leo’s box is says Michelangelo and describes Michelangelo lol

[@RAP-SKULLION]

The knockoffs are probably a little better than the NECA ones. At least they're not broken right out of the package.

[@bblakeypoo]

I have had that happen with one set...RIP BeBop and Rocksteady. I sent them back to NECA for a replacement only to receive a refund instead. womp womp

[@gdjaybee742]

You are lucky, you were able to get the seller to refund your money. In my experience once you get all the way up to Ebay to try to resolve exactly issues like this you will loose. I bought an 17" laptop at one point but it was a specific model with specific cpu on it, and I received a 17" laptop with different model and CPU different from advertised. I lost and Ebay reason was I received a 17" laptop. To ebay there is no difference. If you did go all the way to ebay, you will loose since they won't see any difference between the KO and the original. You will need an "authority" to certify you received fake; whatever it means. Ultimately, to ebay you received TMNT action figures, and that is it.

[@bblakeypoo]

Im sorry that happened to you, but I wouldnt take it as a reason to not try for the refund. Whether it was company policy or a crappy employee that screwed you over, Im sorry....that sucks

[@karlluigi1987]

it's so hard to distinguish the Bootlegs, without comparing them side by side

[@tobybubonic333]

First off, great video. I wish I had seen this a few days ago, because I just watched this video, and during the viewing, I got my first figure delivered, Raph, and the box says gamestop exclusive, the box looks legit, in comparison to other knockoff vids, but, he had the plastic sheet over him. That was a red flag for me. The figure itself looks great. I dont really like the very dark spots on his head, but I'm actually considering adding a little custom paint to this thing. It does have shell articulation, which from other KO vids, i've seen they do not have. Which leads me to question, is mine an actual figure or is it a KO? Are they making better knock offs now? His sai look amazing, The arms, though, were like you said. I had to play with them to get them to get them right. And yeah, he does have yellowish around the lips, but I think that actually looks good. I'm not going to ask for a refund, I think the figure is good. I plan on getting the Casey and Raph in disguise set anyway, so I might end up putting the disguise on this figure once I compare the two. Glad I only bought one. But it is very disturbing to know that the KOs are flooding the market, and that there are dishonest sellers out there who are out to make a buck off of them.

[@tobybubonic333]

update. after a closer look, the box, though it says Raphael on the box, the text on the back is for Michelangelo! So, yeah, that's another thing. I don't think Neca would get that wrong!

[@bblakeypoo]

Sorry that happened dude. Im hoping you paid knockoff prices for them. If you are still looking for the legit sets, I have seen them on the shelves in Walmart still, and collectors in Facebook groups tend to hook other collectors up with retail plus shipping all the time. Thanks for watching and good luck on your toy hunts

[@dan_the_man1819]

@@bblakeypoois it possible to join those facebook groups ?

[@bblakeypoo]

@@dan_the_man1819 of course! Just search NECA TMNT in FB groups and you should find them.

[@dan_the_man1819]

@@bblakeypoo Thank you man ! I appreciate it a lot :) is there other groups for like mafex or shfigurarts as well ??

[@vshadowlancev8107]

bblakeypoo: here's raph he is cool but rude Me: give me a break

[@bblakeypoo]

I see what you did there. Lol

[@markhigdon2393]

can you post more TMNT' figures of the series of the movie turtles fgures?

[@davep7176]

What was the price difference to buy the fakes vs the originals?

[@bblakeypoo]

In this case it was the same, which is why I demanded a refund. It all depends on the KO, but I have seen these on Aliexpress for as low as $4 + $15 in shipping for the singles.

[@gannontilly2929]

dang dude same thing happend to me but with a spider man and agree Donnie is the best turtle

[@user-vh7si6uj9r]

Not knock offs, the short tail bandanas, are part one, Part 2 has long bandanas, and of course the samurai version And all are face interchangeable.. The yellow belly's are wall marts, And the dark toned belly's are vhs versions

[@KootenaiKing]

Id like a set of ko's just to customize them.

[@HoodedMushroom]

I found entire set of the knockoffs for 100 bucks, and i didnt hesitate. Cant wait for the to arrive.

[@mattdavis4056]

I bought one of these sets off aliexpress for 60 knowing they were bootlegs back when I couldn't find real ones in Walmart. Huge difference side by side but if you didn't know they look decent.

[@bblakeypoo]

Especially when you are new to the game

[@hobbyhunterneoluce1041]

Bought mine off a facebook geek group this week, i know the seller and i trust him completely as he's never steered me wrong before but this video did help to identify these as authentic. thx for that!

[@bblakeypoo]

Glad I could help! Congrats on your awesome figures!

[@thegreenranger9524]

Yeah, I'd get the knockoffs if they're just for an "out of box" display at home so long's they're not charging anywhere near the retail price of the real deal.

[@theangrybeardgaming]

You could use the knock offs as base models for custom painting I suppose

[@bblakeypoo]

That was the plan if I werent able to get a refund

[@theangrybeardgaming]

@@bblakeypoo ah I see 🤘🤘

[@818marface]

Good vid. Thanks

[@bblakeypoo]

Thank you for watching!

[@asif80]

The official has a better pant job. Less visible spotting the eye job is slightly off. The dark paint on the bandana is just messy. But all in Honesty I was the same as you. I spent 400 pounds on a box set coz we can’t get them in UK or at least I can’t 😢

[@bblakeypoo]

It hurts when you realize it :( Yeah man, I have heard a lot of the stuff is hard to get over there. Best advice I have is to join FB collector groups. Sometimes members on there will ship internationally. Good luck on your hunts dude!

[@SonGoku-yb3zm]

It’s funny which I think this shows if you’re a true TMNT fan. I’ve been one since I was kid and I’m 38 now. I knew right off just by the face. The faces on the OG’s look just like the movie facial expressions. In general, man those movie models are sick.

[@bblakeypoo]

Now dont get me wrong, I have fond memories of playing with the OG Playmates figures as a kid, but these are the figures I dreamed of!

[@Hunty49]

There's a lot of time and effort put into the knock offs. Is it even worth it? Do they come from the same factory? Are the knock offs ones which fail QC and get binned, but they do them anyway to sell them anyway on ebay?

[@bblakeypoo]

With KOs it just all depends. The Mirage Turtles from the early 2000s for instance have some great KOs out there. A big complaint with the movie Turtles KOs, from what Ive read, is that they use subpar materials. The molds were close, but not worth full price IMO.

[@Hunty49]

@@bblakeypoo It's just that it seems a lot of time and effort goes into making the knock offs. If they don't have a premium price, is it worth it?

[@Spikeland]

Bootleg has a weird paint job and Long necks looking too not gonna lie

[@Cinquan]

Just found this video, huge thanks for making the video. If I was you, I would take these knock-offs and turn them to custom clone turtles from the IDW Comics.

[@bblakeypoo]

Huge thanks for watching! That is a good idea for the KOs, but fortunately I was able to get a full refund.

[@Cinquan]

@@bblakeypoo That's good then