Review: Smith Lord's Fake STAR WARS figures!

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[@TheMudSlinger]

Not having the original date on the back of the leg is good enough to show it's not original. It's also the buyer's responsibility to beware.

[@allthehardtimes]

Even though they are repros i still wouldnt feel bad for dropping some greenys to have them in my my own collection

[@benjaminjude12]

Barry J yeah I’m cool with having my figures displayed with them because they look nice but I don’t really buy the repros unless there figures we never got like Han in stormtooper disguise

[@Sammy_Boy_Smith]

Smith Lord and Junkman are now besties. They even got matching half-heart tattoos that read: I'm with dummy. I just love happy endings.... In fact, i need to go make an appointment at my massage parlor

[@carlo2384]

I have a few of Stan Solo's figure and they are fantastic! Near perfect duplications of the originals. Don't care if they are not vintage, all I know is I have a few hundred dollars more in my pocket. Thanks, Chris Smith!

[@JohnKelly-rz4qi]

I am writing this before watching pt. 2 and this is not an attack on this channel or the Junkman. To start I have all of Smith Lord Creations figures he has produced to date. I have to say that I love them. These are prized additions to my collection and are not the only repro’s I have. I also have a couple Crazy Toys Stormtroopers I bought after I got the Smith Lord figs. I have no intentions of selling any of my repros. or fooling anyone. Personally I support Smith Lord and hope he continues turning out some great figures. He has brought the fun back into the hobby for me and filled a void that Hasbro neglected. I am also a subscriber to this channel and really enjoy it too. I like that you have opened up and at least listened to both sides of the argument. As for the repro weapons I cannot slight him for the accuracy. There are so many people making extremely good repros that its impossible to tell which is real and which are fake. There were hundreds of molds used to make these weapons back in the day and no two molds are identical. Keep up the good videos Junkman. Now off to part 2

[@brentcravens3608]

The guy that used to do the cardboard/insert work for Smith Lord was Darren Orme owner of Replicator Boxes and Inserts, until he had a falling out with the current owner/operator of Smith Lord Creations over not being credited for the work he did. That alone made me think twice about having any purchases from Smith Lord. I've dealt with Darren on several projects of my own. He's good people & didn't deserve to be stabbed in the back like that.

[@_The_Worst_]

Why do I feel like I'm experiencing deja vu...🤔

[@snokespinaltap]

Ya the original luke looks like john denver. Rocky mountain high 😃👋

[@juliusmaloney]

It was your interview with RetroBlasting that brought me to the channel. What continues to impress me is your capacity as a KZbinr to honestly want to understand both sides of a story. You do this in your video commentary, interaction with other creators and in the comments and this made me a subscriber. My cap is off to you Sir. 🧢 👍🏼

[@ThatJunkman]

Thanks

[@cyborgroxx]

I ordered the Han and Luke. According to the postal tracking, they just left Utah. Hopefully they arrive by Friday. From the pictures, I could tell a few differences on the Luke. The left knee cap looks a little different, and the face isn't exactly the same. But that of course is just going by the picture on eBay. Could you please ask him about making slave Leia and the 8 unproduced Droids figures? I'm more interested in stuff that was never made...like the Han.

[@mjk-th2tm]

Really great video. You didn’t mention cancel culture, inflation, or woke. Not even once. Shocking.

[@davidmcfadden1763]

That repro looks great! A Smith Lord or a SL stamp sure would go a long way towards what we all want. Clarity as to whether or not it is legit!

[@the_clone_ranger7730]

The repro Luke does not need black writing on it. It has no trademark on it, that is difference enough. It would spoil the figure to make an outlandishly blatant trademark on it. Anybody dropping money on a POTF Luke Skywalker would be reasonably clued up. I understand vintage collectors may fear these repros but there are already are loads of repro weapons out there and the figures will not fool anyone. They look far too new. I think these guys are giving some really welcome additions to the vintage line. Having said all this, great review and it shows these are not of an equal quality to the originals. Those loose arm joints are worrying. You strike me as a good dude, Junkman but maybe the fear of people getting ripped off is getting the better of things in this review.

[@SimonPeter611]

Honestly I believe when something is released and when it's gone from production it's gone. That's the point of the thrill of collecting, saving money and hunting for something you want. I don't like it when I pay a lot of money for something then a copies made. It dilutes the joy of collecting

[@thegeorgiealityshow359]

Smith Lord should get hired by Hasbro or Kenner those star wars look too real.I still will stick to my original toys.They are good but I rather the real McCoy's stuff.Im not into buying Jordan's due to price range but I never but the bootlegs.But yes they look very good I credit smith lord a lot.

[@LightOfReason7]

If it doesn't have a copyright than there is no harm. I have never had a problem with reprise as long as they don't lie about it. Not having a correct copyright is an issue to me also.

[@Wario7793]

Thanks for posting and comparing. Sometimes it's tough to see the differences, although your Luke Stormtrooper is pretty obvious. After paying $300 for a custom carded blue snaggletooth (I know I overpaid on an auction for that one, seen them for about $100), I came across new listings for the same figure and they now say "A Star Wars holy grail item! Amazing, professionally manufactured, custom STAR WARS 20/21 back carded blue Snaggletooth 3.75” action figure, complete with weapon. Molded from an original vintage blue Snaggletooth figure. Limbs tight but move nicely. Comes with weapon! Same techniques, plastic, and weight as the originals. Like out of the original Kenner factory!" so, yeah, I'm pretty sure I got one of these. I'm seeing true original blue snaggletooths going for $300-$650 now. Damn, they can sure fool you. Oh well, even getting a repro figure that I've never seen an original is a good life experience. Lesson learned.

[@indigoyarkindell968]

ooo I want fake free stuff! Still making money on unlicensed goods is stealing

[@krp2nyte]

I don't mind fakes as long as they have differences to indicate they're fakes.

[@andycabrera8160]

Still love watching your KZbin shows. Keep doing them. Ill support your show 100 percent.

[@tnertsuntan8944]

Repo = what happens when you don't make your car payment. RepRo = reproduction. Say it with me now ...... RepRo!

[@BanthaPooDoo64]

hey junk man theres videos to help fix the yellowing on ur trooper k ,But as far as a repro I'll accept it in my collection any day

[@ThatJunkman]

Yes seen some of the fix yellow stuff. So scared to use it. I know my luck I will ruin it or hear that it works and then 7 years later will eat into the plastic lol

[@javierherrera9438]

Don't worry Junkman, I got ur back. I feel pretty much like u do.

[@lawrencejelsma3937]

At least they are trying to fake 3 3/4 inch action figures! I still am pinpointing the best as displays action figure line 3 3/4 inch vs 6 inch (many times in other groups) and noticing how Galoob and Star Wars Unleashed 2008 line did not return ... that nothing beats 3 3/4 inch figures and the many (although scale not there but adequate enough) vs 6 inch people are wasting money on today! For example, they are hooping up Darth Maul 6 inch ... and, at least, no Tattoine Sithspeeder? 😬

[@spaceknight793]

I enjoy repros and customs. But I do agree there should be clear markings on the figs and accessories to distinguish them from original.

[@cichlidjedi]

Awesome Junkman! Great comparison and I agree with your input!

[@sg7335]

The Luke Stormtrooper I got from Chris has no joints showing.May just be a molding issue with the arm on that particular figure.The head just like on the original does not turn on this one either.

[@Barada73]

A part of me is excited at the prospect of the democratization of the toy industry, where fans can create new toys that blend in nearly perfectly with the authentic vintage toys. However, I think eventually Hasbro or Disney is going to step in with legal action here if these start becoming more widespread.

[@autoneurotic]

I think it's only a matter of time until that happens. And sooner than later.

[@RockandrollNegro]

Lucasfilm more or less gave blanket permission in writing for this type of fan creation. Disney would have to publicly rescind that agreement before they could take legal action. Hasbro and Mattel also look at it pragmatically; is it worth spending the legal fees going after a guy in his basement making custom He-Man accessories, and potentially face the fan backlash and negative publicity? Very low reward versus the risk, which is why most toy companies follow the Lucasfilm lead in terms of fan customs. On the other hand, you can do like the dumbass who launched a kickstarter to make and sell Robert E Howard miniatures, using Frazetta designs and the actual names of the characters. When he was sent a cease and desist letter, all he did was change the names to something generic like "The Barbarian" (Conan) and "The Puritan" (Solomon Kane). He had to pay REH Properties $30,000 in trademark infringement. If you're going to make and sell customs, don't launch a Kickstarter and use copyrighted names and designs. It's a lot easier to claim innocence when you make 5 handmade figures a year as opposed to mass production.

[@lawrencedavis7741]

Reproductions are best for using as a base to make your own custom figures But yes there needs to be some kind of change in the figures because more less than reputable people will see an easy way to make a quick Buck by selling them as original and real

[@javiercetina]

I know you don’t like “repo”, but I can tell the helmet on your original Luke has a repro helmet just by hearing the sound of it when it bounces off the table.

[@ThatJunkman]

But it’s not. It’s real.

[@soundwave1689]

Im going to repo some potf2 guys but use some white plastic to make customs without customizing a vintage

[@styluscx7800]

I’m more than happy with those high quality repro figures. What takes the fun out about collecting Star Wars figures are the elitists who buy massively to control the prices. It’s been like that for decades now. So, a big shoutout to the brave ones who aren’t scared to produce high quality repros. Don’t forget, these are toys, they are supposed to make us happy, not to ruin us.

[@lancedaghoul3885]

looks like the left hand is twisted a little different, but i'm not a long time collector. I did have this figure as a kid tho.

[@reepacheirpfirewalker8629]

I refuse to pay book value on something that is carded and seems perfect, the people making the carded items for a bubble plastic things.

[@stephenwarhurst6615]

I'm happy if Smith Lord makes retro figures that never were made by kenner like e.g. the Han Solo stormtrooper but repo copies a bit of a hit and miss for collectors

[@pbeccas]

Nice looking figures. He’s done a great job.

[@stephenlozano2816]

Chris Smith has some quality reproduction figures. I have one of his carded Han Solo in Stormtrooper disguise figures and it is beautiful. 👍🏼

[@WARPATH-sr5ci]

great video and i enjoyed it junkman

[@bulkhungry]

Within 10 years this kind of thing will be so prevalent ... it will be nearly impossible to discern real from not , imo . To quote another " Smith " , " It is inevitable " .

[@christopherlacher3544]

Sounds like a Thanos quote to me!! LOL! Just joshing!

[@christopherlacher3544]

The coloring looks different on the coins. Fake ones have a different tint to them.

[@ozvander]

Chris does great work!!

[@cichlidjedi]

What I support from Smith Lord is the Bantha project and the Slave Leia!!! I’ll give him all my money for unproduced vintage items. He should do the Droids White Witch, mynoch, cantina aliens so many options! I would even support prequel figures in the vintage 5 point Kenner design! How bout a vintage style Sarlacc pit (without the dumb little shop of horrors head).

[@TheTWRModeller]

I actually own one of these and they are nice. It's like a spiritual continuation.

[@paulthomas6857]

Wondering why my original comment was removed about Chris Smith abusing me and banning me from his facebook group for informing people on my vintage figures group that someone who bought a fake off him sold it as an original on ebay in case it was one of them?

[@Benttiwankenobi]

I can't wait until they're able to make these 100% indiscernible from the originals, so everyone can have affordable star wars figs. I used to hate repros, back when they looked like crap, but if someone make them exact, I'm all for it. Why would anyone care? Is the carbon signature on these toys so important? I'd be excited to pay much less for exact replicas. Those who oppose them are scared they'll affect their financial investments, plain and simple. Lame.

[@KitBasher1]

Hey - Junkman... I have some of those coins! The Luke Endor one, and probably most of the Droids cartoon coins - id like to send those to you, and maybe some other stuff if my sister still has the collection I gave her (she isn’t so much into it now) .. but I know that the coins are still here with me, and I’ve been purging “stuff”

[@ThatJunkman]

Shoot me an email

[@KitBasher1]

@@ThatJunkman as soon as I find those... I found this other box of some old mini booklets and trading cards and a Hoth Leia film cell... but still trying to locate the droids coins... I want to send those to a collector before I loose them again, lol - I used to collect SW a lot, but guitars won’t the battle for space

[@hondorockz]

I wouldn't mind buying a repro, hard to find accessories may be pretty expensive, but if I were to buy repros it would be for my personal collection, I never sell anything, thanks Junkman!

[@ThatJunkman]

But one day your stuff will be sold :)

[@hondorockz]

@@ThatJunkman I hope not, my daughter wants all my star wars stuff, so hopefully she will do me proud, and pass it on to the next generation of star wars collectors in the family!

[@ThatJunkman]

Well she will not be around forever either. Ole day they will get sold or trashed :)

[@hondorockz]

@@ThatJunkman yes rude awakening, but one can only hope for the best, thanks man!

[@autoneurotic]

I used to feel the same way about reproductions, but scalpers and unethical toy merchants have changed my mind. I think what Chris is doing is necessary and ultimately inevitable. I still understand wanting to keep things original, but even the Colosseum in Rome has had repairs made, and walls reinforced. Even old damaged masterpieces are restored so they can be appreciated again. Ultimately these toys are like works of art, and in the long run we'll have more examples of the art was like and more may survive far into the future for others to appreciate and enjoy. At least that's my hope.

[@paulb3476]

You should get the third side Paul Harrison from JediTempleArchives 😀

[@thegodfatheroftoys3349]

You are dressed like you should be in line for the opening of Independence Day in 1996

[@TheRealArtTheBarber]

Repros should only be made by hasbro. Custom figs are okay, but repros suck

[@kimrice394]

100% should be a VERY distinct mold difference!!!

[@Phoenix2312]

9:00 When it comes to Guns and Accessories - I tend to treat them all as Repro mainly as they are the easiest things lost and there are FAR TOO MANY people making Repro Parts... UNLESS You are buying MINT IN BOX / ON CARD for ANY Collectable - Always Treat parts as Repro!!! I have seen Optimus Prime Trailer Parts claimed to be Original... But those parts are NEAR IMPOSSIBLE to verify!!! And I have been trying to get as close to as I can after being lucky enough to find a fully boxed but slightly damaged Optimus Prime (Original 1980's) for my son in a Charity Shop (I offered more than they asked for it as I knew it was worth more than they were charging me!!! But they still sold it me for only £15... Once I opened the box and found it had almost everything except some parts in the trailer - I knew I should have paid at least £30!!!) The only way of being sure the Parts are Genuine - YOU NEED THE ORIGINAL TRAILER! The Parts have NO IDENTIFIERS!!!! Same with Star Wars bits... There are NO Identifying Markings - END OF! Conclusion - I still understand your worries! Sadly, With Weapons and Accessories... I stand by what I said above... Unless you are buying MINT - Chances are they are fake!!! Don't ever buy Loose Weapons and accessories!!! As for the Repro Debate - I think Smithlord will be OK as long as he makes some minor changes... His works good but as someone has already sold a Yak Face as Genuine, He does need to do something to make his work more distinguishable! It wont STOP the problem... Scalpers will always con someone.. But He can make their lives that little bit harder! The Copyright on the cards - I was thinking about that as you showed it on your video... I was wondering if he could change anything there... But the Most obvious answer is actually ON THAT CARD!!! Only a few of the Tri-Logo Figures came with the BARCODE on the FRONT of the package... Now a Collector will know exactly WHICH these were... I dont remember them all but I only had 3 that had a Front Barcode... All the others were on the Rear! The Tri-Logo Vader was 100% on the rear of the card!!! So, ALL his Repros have the Barcode ON THE FRONT! One Simple change that is NOT out of place as some did anyway... But as it was only SOME it makes his Repros Distinct if they are ALL LIKE THAT! Another one... In fact, I could probably do this... A Kenner / Palitoy style Logo but HIS NAME? Look good and fits the style!!! Kind of like what Funko have done with the Reflexive Action Figure Customs! The Reflexive Logo is 100% Kenner Styled but their name!!! That will at least destroy one market for Scalpers!

[@thephotoviper]

If someone doesn't know what to look for, they probably shouldn't be spending tons of money on it. We are adults, and bootlegs have existed since the beginning. It is on the buyer to be informed before spending their money ...

[@ThatJunkman]

Again. Never on the person trying to fool people or making stuff pass a float test. Always the buyers fault. No one else

[@rjpunkin]

Agree with you he’s like an art forger

[@thegodfatheroftoys3349]

I don’t know why this is a big deal, but hasbro makes them and it’s ok? Star Wars collectors are the biggest battered wives in the toy world. Take the abuse, come back for more

[@johnpeterson2987]

I don't see the point other than to pass them off as the real thing. Whether it's to make money or just to make people think you have a complete collection. Otherwise he would mold an obvious but suble tell on the front. I like what Hasbro did with the Retro cards they put out, but i don't like how they made the figures identical from the front. You should be able to tell in a photo.

[@portland-182]

The detail on the repro looks sharper?

[@ThatJunkman]

Yes

[@michaelclements4643]

The newer one looks a little too detailed compared to the older one and Luke's face and hair looks slightly different I can see why you think it's a fake

[@Vexer-rl9fq]

While you might not have a problem with the custom figure it looks real enough to fool someone new into collecting who might not know the Han Solo in Stormtrooper armor was never a figure.

[@steveharvey2102]

Maybe 20 years ago but nowadays it takes 2 minutes to look it up. Also, if you put down a bunch of money without checking first, I don't have that much sympathy for you. Would you buy a car without getting an inspecrion done? Imho the custom stuff is great, especially carded. The repros of figures that already exist need to have a very distinct marking on them because now we're getting into a different category. There are too many crooks, and too much money on the line to mess around at this level. Cheers from Canada

[@speedyblue0618]

It’s the Hans not fake but the LUKE is

[@maybemaybenot8112]

I buy clone and storm trooper bootlegs from china. They must of got their hands on a old mold or damage mold and retooled the mold. I have personally saved hundreds on troop building thanks to bootlegs.

[@peppermintspacecapsule9898]

Dang..., where'd my comment go? :)

[@shawnhull9988]

Retro goodness 👍👍

[@RansomeStoddard]

Wait, didn't I just watch this video a few hours ago?

[@ThatJunkman]

Nope but you watched one that was about 56 seconds longer

[@RansomeStoddard]

@@ThatJunkman So what I saw before was the director's cut. Cool.

[@harrycallahan8341]

Doing a listen then stop and comment as I watch this. 0:40 - so these repro figures are easily identifiable? That's a plus, no?. 1:56 - Just curious what you're opinion of Retro figures is considering one can take them off the card and have a repro figure as well? Official repro figures are fine? 3:05 I'm not sure why you're having a problem 'putting your finger on why you can tell it's a repro when it's clearly the helmet being taller? I don't need any years collecting experience to see that. 3:55 Oh, now you can tell? At this point I just skipped through to the end. You don't like repros, I get it and I personally wouldn't buy repro figures as well if my aim was to display them alongside genuine vintage figures but thanks to that guy over @ Retroblasting I've relaxed over repro weapons and don't care if my imperial gunner has an identical repro weapon for $10 instead of forking out $200. I've never actually come across anyone being caught out trying to sell repro stuff as genuine. They've always been upfront & honest from all of me experiences & that's the only concern a diehard repro hater should have as far as people making & selling them. And if you're in to vintage figures then you'd have to be pretty stupid to be duped when ALL repro stuff is identifiable. Disliking them on a personal level is fine but when I see people getting hated on or getting kicked out of groups for even dare mentioning them, I can only come to the conclusion and recommend for those people to Get A Life.

[@rjpunkin]

Why did you put the black box over the box

[@ThatJunkman]

Had my address on it

[@KJ-tz7vc]

MICHAEL at Retroblasting

[@jebstuart4004]

if hasbro did it well, we shouldn t have to deal with custom and repro. but hasbro don t care much

[@tomgriffiths2622]

They are a bit pricey so nope im good have my original luke pof stormtrooper

[@robtarlton2698]

Your secret identity is safe with me ;)

[@ThatJunkman]

Lol me stupid. Well my real name is ok Facebook group cause Facebook made me change it. Said Junk Mann wasn’t a real name. And wanted ID

[@robtarlton2698]

Loads of nerds turning up on your doorstep, not so great. Lol. Love your channel man. Keep it coming 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulb3476]

@@ThatJunkman I was going to try to make a FB account and put the name Noone Inparticular. I didn't though.

[@mizzikedvalle2172]

I understand your point of view but it's just like anything else it's a copy of something that gives an opportunity to someone who can't find or afford to pay what it would cost for a vintage figure for someone to buy one that is reproduced by someone that is honestly not trying to pass it off as an originalfor the most part I think it's a nice representation of what the original is and what it would look like if it were produced today from the actual brand product

[@ThatJunkman]

So it be ok for someone to make a fake apple computer than looks just like it for less money? ;)

[@mizzikedvalle2172]

@@ThatJunkman it's not the same concept you're talkin about reproducing an action figure that is 40 years old to make it accessible to those who didn't have the opportunity to get it in their prime now I don't agree with those that are buying the reproduction to pass on as an original I do agree that there should be some type of trademark that would set the two apart and as far as the weapons if you have vintage action figures that don't have weapons and you would like to have weapons to complete your figures that would be a positive thing as well I understand as a completist you would like to have all original but most of that stuff has gotten lost through Time and most original figures wouldn't have those weapons

[@mizzikedvalle2172]

But again you do have valid points except when it comes to the market as I stated before it's a 40 year old toy that is no longer in production

[@TheSickNeeds]

@@mizzikedvalle2172 the copyright is still held by others who are still running the brand as a business.

[@mizzikedvalle2172]

@@TheSickNeeds with the way inflation is disrupting the world right now and there are so many other things to worry about that are more important I rather get a reproduction..especially if it's going to fill a void in my collection and so many people resort to extortion these days last thing I'm worried about is copyright not to mention the people holding the license are the biggest cons in the business

[@moviereviews541]

Junkman 😁

[@jimhayen8088]

If I had $200 and my choice between these two figures....I would buy the Smithlord figure...because the Kenner release has aged so badly...he looks like crap. Why would I want to display a figure that looks like crap?

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Because it's an authentic vintage figure and not a bootleg.

[@k-dawgbroadcasting5444]

Fanboys be triggered. It's not the job of toy creators to differentiate. They will tell people straight up they're repros. It's not their job to police the lowlifes who try to pawn off replications as genuine

[@roguetrooper5288]

I've relied heavily on repro parts over the years to complete stuff. I'm all for it and fuck the market, dealers are too greedy and it needs harming. I don't collect Star Wars, I collect other things and always did my homework, it's all about honesty as well. I don't intend on selling any of my collection, but if I did I would list what was repro or not. Most repro stuff is better quality than the original stuff these days,especially with Corgi repros.

[@tntsk868]

I want them but they seem to expensive for a reproduction.

[@ThatJunkman]

I couldn’t find a price. Did you

[@dreamlandnightmare]

They're a complete rip-off. Might as well buy the actual vintage figures. Smith Lord is exploiting the nostalgia craze by peddling these bootlegs. I don't care how well made they are - they are still bootlegs.

[@Warrior8bit]

Why are you spending even any energy worrying on behalf of other people, who may or may not be ripped off or something? If this stuff is really that close, then does it even matter. Also why do you think Smith Lord needs to be obligated to protect potential buyers of genuine vintage toys. Why would Smith Lord be concerned with making unique differences. Just because that’s what you think is fairer, it doesn’t mean the Smith Lord needs to be concerned with that. That is not what these repros are about. IMO the world would be a better place if people didn’t get “outraged” on behalf of other people, that actually may or may not even care in the end.

[@JoeSuspectOI]

IF Smithlord isn't concerned with people scamming others with his fakes, then he's just as much of a piece of shit as those defending and supporting his shitty product.

[@dje1944]

To be honest.....Smith Lord is walking on thin ice. Yeah I love all his stuff but.........He's promoting them on numerous youtube channels. They are still bootlegs. When Disney lawyers get wind of it they're gonna crucify him. Refer to the Shepperton Design Studios vs. Lucasfilm case. Love your channel btw Junkman!!!!!

[@dje1944]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnXWfYl3grSrY6M

[@tntsk868]

yeah its bs. he does not own the rights.

[@proteus121170]

2nd

[@cuda70gt7]

if you dont like repo dont buy it. why Ryan Johnston it for the rest of us? if you dont mind dropping $100 for a tiny piece of plastic be my guest. personally if i am going to buy a repo it has to be of the highest quality and look indistinguishable from the real thing. exact shape color markings everything a dead ringer for the real deal at a reduced price is fine with me. fact is no matter what your hobby or interest there will be reproduction if a dollar can be made creating a knockoff someone will produce it. be it toys, antique furniture,money,paintings, cars...yes cars you name it, if there is money to be made someone is knocking it off. junkman, why are you so worried about the guy who buys your junk after you pass on? by that time no one will care about this stuff anymore and the reproduction game will have moved on to other things. by that time no one will care if its real or not it will all be just old plastic.

[@ThatJunkman]

Cause I don’t want people to get ripped off. Even after I’m long and gone.

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

If they aren't the real deal, I have NO use for them. I feel the same way about boobs. 😉

[@Blue322012]

Hey delete this one mate as people can see your address on the packaging !! There are some wierdos out there and I'm a dad too !!!

[@TheJohno95]

I'm going to say one thing....If you were a kid, you wouldn't be able to play with those repros. That Luke figure's joints are about to pop out and you just took it out of the box. You didn't really comment on it, but you can tell the legs are about to pop out, too. So, for collectability, definitely not good. And for playing....Pathetic! The only thing I would say these would be good for would be modern kids being able to play with them. And seem cheaper than those bootleg Micronauts the convenience stores used to sell that would fall apart in the car. I would feel bad letting a kid have one of these things.

[@ThatJunkman]

Agree. I was looking at just a second time over the camera. I did talk about the arm joint

[@MichaelJShaffer]

I have both figures from #TheFansStrikeBack (in the USA) - I purchased them with my own money - I have nothing to gain other than sharing my anecdotal truth. Both of my figures have extremely tight joints and nothing is about to pop out or break, even if a child plays with them.

[@TheJohno95]

I was talking about the leg, Junkman. You mentioning the arm is what brought my attention to it.