are the NECA Bootlegs worth getting

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 07-08-2013, 08:25 AM

as time goes on, the NECA tmnt figures become rarer and harder to find at a decent price.

my question is, are the bootlegs worth getting?

i will only be displaying them in my room, if that helps

**Jester** · 07-08-2013, 08:41 AM

From what I've heard, they're pretty sharp...and now you have a choice of Mirage Red or everything else multicolored.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 07-08-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

From what I've heard, they're pretty sharp...and now you have a choice of Mirage Red or everything else multicolored.

since you have shown me that there are threads that already exist, could you show me a thread that shows the differences between the real figures and the bootlegs please?

**Jester** · 07-08-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

since you have shown me that there are threads that already exist, could you show me a thread that shows the differences between the real figures and the bootlegs please?

Sure...just a sec:
forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=34780

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 07-08-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Sure...just a sec:
forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=34780

thanks jester!

slashpieturtlemix · 07-08-2013, 12:33 PM

I want them but they are so expensive...

psychturtle · 07-08-2013, 03:12 PM

I have customized both bootlegs and authentic NECA figures. The real difference is that the authentic NECA figs are harder to paint (the bandanna is made from a more flexible plastic which causes paint to crease prior to drying). other than that, the bootlegs are legit and are pretty good quality.

If you want authentic, then you'll have to pay more but the bootlegs are great. some are made poorly (i.e. see the thread about the bootleg white and black tmnt NECAs). The main complaint is that their hands (not all of them) can sometimes snap out of the socket easily. They pop back with no problem, but I'm not sure if that will bother you.

the new bootlegs get my approval!

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 07-09-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

the new bootlegs get my approval!

by 'new bootlegs', do you mean the multicolored headband versions that have appeared on eBay a couple of days ago?

drewizzle88 · 07-09-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

by 'new bootlegs', do you mean the multicolored headband versions that have appeared on eBay a couple of days ago?

Check out that last page in this link http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...=15891&page=58 I posted up some thoughts and lots of pics of the newer colored bandana bootlegs last night. If all you're going to do is pose them and put them on a shelf I'd say go for it, however at least in my experience the red bootlegs have a lot better quality than the newest ones. I can only judge off the sets I own mind you, maybe others are having better luck with the newest ones.

psychturtle · 07-09-2013, 03:59 PM

I have had great luck with the red headband ones. The color headband Michelangelo I bought appears just as good.

drewizzle88 · 07-09-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

I have had great luck with the red headband ones. The color headband Michelangelo I bought appears just as good.

Can you pm me the seller you got yours from? I'd like to pick up another set to check out and see if they are better quality than the ones I have. It's crazy there was a ton of red bandana bootlegs available now hardly any, they disappeared quick.

~~1987~~ · 08-07-2013, 02:00 PM

ive been wondering this exact same thing, if they are worth getting. the real ones are pretty expensive now so i will most likely get the bootleg necas

*Discogod* · 08-07-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1987

ive been wondering this exact same thing, if they are worth getting. the real ones are pretty expensive now so i will most likely get the bootleg necas

Sweet Jesus, did you have to bump EVERY thread about the NECA bootlegs?

What the f*ck is wrong with people around here? Every other forum I go on, sure, there's always a few newbies that don't know the ropes, but they either fall in line or leave. But here, I dunno... It's like it's where all the worst kinds of posters come. It's a shame, 'cause otherwise this is a great forum with some great people...

Grimlock · 08-07-2013, 02:34 PM

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'cause otherwise this is a great forum with some great people...

And you're not one of them. Give the guy a break, what, is his posting ruining you day? Idiot.

LincolnHawk · 08-07-2013, 02:55 PM

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And you're not one of them. Give the guy a break, what, is his posting ruining you day? Idiot.

apparently you didn't notice the guy bumped every thread there is on NECA bootlegs just to be an ass

Grimlock · 08-07-2013, 02:57 PM

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apparently you didn't notice the guy bumped every thread there is on NECA bootlegs just to be an ass

I don't see how that makes him an ass. He might just be stupid. But the person that replied to him is an ass straight up.

LincolnHawk · 08-07-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimlock

I don't see how that makes him an ass. He might just be stupid. But the person that replied to him is an ass straight up.

1 or 2 threads yes, that would make him stupid

but 4 or 5 yes, he is doing it on purpose....so yeah he's an ass

Grimlock · 08-07-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LincolnHawk

1 or 2 threads yes, that would make him stupid

but 4 or 5 yes, he is doing it on purpose....so yeah he's an ass

I just don't see how bumping a bunch of threads makes someone an ass. Why. Did he ruin your Technodrome viewing experience because now you have to look at 5 threads all being bumped to the top. Oh, poor thing.

LincolnHawk · 08-07-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimlock

I just don't see how bumping a bunch of threads makes someone an ass. Why. Did he ruin your Technodrome viewing experience because now you have to look at 5 threads all being bumped to the top. Oh, poor thing.

common sense.....you must be new around here

**Jester** · 08-07-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LincolnHawk

common sense.....you must be new around here

Not so much...but when he is here, he likes to stir things.

07-08-2013, 08:25 AM	#1
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,006	are the NECA Bootlegs worth getting as time goes on, the NECA tmnt figures become rarer and harder to find at a decent price. my question is, are the bootlegs worth getting? i will only be displaying them in my room, if that helps __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

07-08-2013, 08:41 AM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	From what I've heard, they're pretty sharp...and now you have a choice of Mirage Red or everything else multicolored. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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07-08-2013, 03:12 PM	#7
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	I have customized both bootlegs and authentic NECA figures. The real difference is that the authentic NECA figs are harder to paint (the bandanna is made from a more flexible plastic which causes paint to crease prior to drying). other than that, the bootlegs are legit and are pretty good quality. If you want authentic, then you'll have to pay more but the bootlegs are great. some are made poorly (i.e. see the thread about the bootleg white and black tmnt NECAs). The main complaint is that their hands (not all of them) can sometimes snap out of the socket easily. They pop back with no problem, but I'm not sure if that will bother you. the new bootlegs get my approval!

07-09-2013, 03:59 PM	#10
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	I have had great luck with the red headband ones. The color headband Michelangelo I bought appears just as good.

08-07-2013, 02:00 PM	#12
~~1987~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 640	ive been wondering this exact same thing, if they are worth getting. the real ones are pretty expensive now so i will most likely get the bootleg necas