The Official Bootleg thread

[Zulithe]

I agree I have no interest in buying bootlegs for anything in production. For example, current Nick TMNT toys from Playmates and/or the LEGO stuff.

However, NECA is different, they are long out of production and getting authentic ones is very expensive. The bootlegs give you 95% the same thing at a small fraction of the price.

Bootlegs do have value, but when I see bootlegs of figures that are easy to find on shelves it does kinda irritate me HOWEVER, I applaud people who go through the trouble to buy some and review/compare them to the official versions, because it's fun and interesting to see just how close the bootlegs sometimes get.

[Phelous]

Thanks for showing the comparison pics bebopcello! That's really interesting.
The way they changed the eyes on the bootleg raph makes him look pretty psycho, wow.
It looks like they came in a copy of the Classics packaging too:


Some of the auctions on ebay are using a legit picture of the figures for their first image which is what I kept noticing 1st.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-4pcs-Set...-/251405279362

It really does look like it might be a similar situation with these guys as the NECA bootlegs.

And Zulithe the NECA bootlegs are almost the same in quality to the legit ones. Just the ab crunch isn't really usable as the flexible parts have way less give. I like my set a lot... just let them air out, heh.

[rickwj324]

I agree about NOT supporting bootlegs...however the NECA turtles are definitely exceptions since they are no longer available. These bootlegs are great alternatives to the secondary market and are very high quality.

With that said.. I am guilty of picking up a set of the nick turtles and a set of the classic collection turtles from aliexpress. Ordered them today. The only reason I did so was 1) I really want to see the quality of these and 2) use them as customizing fodder. Picking up a set of Nick Turtles for $15 shipped sure beats spending close to $40 retail when my intention is to take 'em apart and paint them. I have bought 3 sets of genuine Nick Turtles already (2 sets for myself and 1 for my son) so I don't feel too guilty about using these bootlegs as customs. Hopefully the quality is decent on them, but if not I'm not out a lot of $$.

Rick

[cinzel]

I want to buy a set of those bootleg neca turtles and I don’t know which seller I should deal with. I bought one Raph before from mr.lee2012, had glue and fingerprints all over it, and took almost 50 days to be delivered… Suggestions? Thanks!

[rickwj324]

Originally Posted by cinzel

I want to buy a set of those bootleg neca turtles and I don’t know which seller I should deal with. I bought one Raph before from mr.lee2012, had glue and fingerprints all over it, and took almost 50 days to be delivered… Suggestions? Thanks!

I would like to know a good seller as well. I bought a set on ebay recently from a chinese seller. They had lots of good feedback and seemed legit. After waiting for 4 weeks I started asking them the status and would get responses like "we will check into it" but nothing. After almost 7 weeks I disputed with ebay and noted that the seller was now unregistered and there were lots of negatives now posted. Looks like they ripped off a bunch of people and closed shop. I got my money back and now looking for a reputable seller.

I just ordered other stuff from aliexpress and think I will try ordering the neca set from there.

Rick

[Slime State Alumni]

Originally Posted by rickwj324

I would like to know a good seller as well. I bought a set on ebay recently from a chinese seller. They had lots of good feedback and seemed legit. After waiting for 4 weeks I started asking them the status and would get responses like "we will check into it" but nothing. After almost 7 weeks I disputed with ebay and noted that the seller was now unregistered and there were lots of negatives now posted. Looks like they ripped off a bunch of people and closed shop. I got my money back and now looking for a reputable seller.

I just ordered other stuff from aliexpress and think I will try ordering the neca set from there.

Rick

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-4pcs-...item20d89c3609

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TEENAGE-...item20d8a5f3b1

[rickwj324]

Originally Posted by Slime State Alumni

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-4pcs-...item20d89c3609

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TEENAGE-...item20d8a5f3b1

Thanks mate!

[Vernon Fenwick]

Originally Posted by cinzel

I want to buy a set of those bootleg neca turtles and I don’t know which seller I should deal with. I bought one Raph before from mr.lee2012, had glue and fingerprints all over it, and took almost 50 days to be delivered… Suggestions? Thanks!

Originally Posted by rickwj324

I would like to know a good seller as well. I bought a set on ebay recently from a chinese seller. They had lots of good feedback and seemed legit. After waiting for 4 weeks I started asking them the status and would get responses like "we will check into it" but nothing. After almost 7 weeks I disputed with ebay and noted that the seller was now unregistered and there were lots of negatives now posted. Looks like they ripped off a bunch of people and closed shop. I got my money back and now looking for a reputable seller.

I just ordered other stuff from aliexpress and think I will try ordering the neca set from there.

Rick

I tried to get these 4 separate times last year.

The first time I purchased them loose. I forget how long they took to get here, but they did arrive. They had some issues, but I was expecting some based on the fact that they were bootlegs or KO's.

After seeing some reviews on these things I began to realize that some were better than others. The ones I had seemed inferior to the ones that other people had, so I decided to try and get another set.

My next 2 tries turned out to be scams. I never received them from the 2 sellers I placed orders with. I ended up getting my money refunded and those sellers are now banned.

Then I found someone on TFW2005 who had the turtles I've been looking for. He said he got them from a seller who goes by "thanksback" on ebay. I placed an order and received it in only 10 days all the way from China.

I haven't opened them yet, but they do look like the better quality ones out there. The first ones I bought had some issues like their bandanas were backwards or upside down, and they had the incorrect belt ties. Also the black details looked more like a wash instead of detailed lines. These new ones I've received look exactly as they should with each of the colored bandana turtles matching their original red Neca counterparts.

Oh and as far as these go, I don't know if this is true or not, but I've heard that these were actually made using Neca's molds at Neca's factory after hours by the employees using their own materials in order to make some cash on the side. I know that might sound a bit far fetched, but who knows. It sounds like an interesting story non the less.

By the way good luck to anyone who is still trying to acquire these!

[cinzel]

Originally Posted by Slime State Alumni

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-4pcs-...item20d89c3609

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TEENAGE-...item20d8a5f3b1

Originally Posted by Vernon Fenwick

I tried to get these 4 separate times last year.

The first time I purchased them loose. I forget how long they took to get here, but they did arrive. They had some issues, but I was expecting some based on the fact that they were bootlegs or KO's.

After seeing some reviews on these things I began to realize that some were better than others. The ones I had seemed inferior to the ones that other people had, so I decided to try and get another set.

My next 2 tries turned out to be scams. I never received them from the 2 sellers I placed orders with. I ended up getting my money refunded and those sellers are now banned.

Then I found someone on TFW2005 who had the turtles I've been looking for. He said he got them from a seller who goes by "thanksback" on ebay. I placed an order and received it in only 10 days all the way from China.

I haven't opened them yet, but they do look like the better quality ones out there. The first ones I bought had some issues like their bandanas were backwards or upside down, and they had the incorrect belt ties. Also the black details looked more like a wash instead of detailed lines. These new ones I've received look exactly as they should with each of the colored bandana turtles matching their original red Neca counterparts.

Oh and as far as these go, I don't know if this is true or not, but I've heard that these were actually made using Neca's molds at Neca's factory after hours by the employees using their own materials in order to make some cash on the side. I know that might sound a bit far fetched, but who knows. It sounds like an interesting story non the less.

By the way good luck to anyone who is still trying to acquire these!

Thank you both!
The other day I won an ebay auction for a nice price but the seller has a short number of feedbacks so i don't know if I was lucky or not... I hope that isn't a scam, lets wait hoping for the better

[Retromute]

Originally Posted by Phelous

Holy cow.. That 2nd turtle is the freakiest thing I've seen in years... Imagine getting that for a present as a child, lol....

[Danakin]

Regarding the NECA bootlegs, I can personally vouch for eBay seller mr.lee2012. I had previously gotten screwed by another seller earlier in the year and waited before taking another shot at getting one of these sets. I ordered the red bandanas set from him and they arrived exactly two weeks from the day of purchase. The quality on my set is top notch. The only noticeable difference from my genuine NECA set is the darker/shinier plastrons, which I actually prefer. I purchased the bootleg set so I can have them on display and keep my genuine NECAs packed up safely. I may buy another set just because these figures are so awesome, it's a shame NECA couldn't have produced more figures.

[Cudley The Cowlick]

Found this hat at a thrift store over the weekend. Assuming its a bootleg from south of the border. Can anyone shed light on its possible origins or the source of the art?

I kinda dig it. Wish it was large enough for my big noggin.

[Powder]

That hat is rad as hell. Yowza. The only art I recognize is the Rocksteady picture, which is redrawn from a page in one of the old coloring books, I think.

[Slime State Alumni]

I'm sort of jealous you own that hat.

[rickwj324]

So, I got my Nick bootlegs today from Aliexpress. They definitely are of cheaper quality than the originals, but still I think overall they are a decent value especially considering I bought them for customizing purposes. I paid $13.00 total for the 4 w/ free shipping.

I'll share more detailed pics if anyone would like me to. They all share the same buck for the main body. The weapons look fine except for Donnie's bo which is an odd orange'ish color and slightly deformed. There's also a few splashes of paint, particulary some red pain on Raph. The joints are all tight, but I do notice some oddly shaped pins/holes like there's a little bit of warping on them. Still, these pieces are sturdy, display pretty well, and would be great buys for children. I bought the originals for my 5 year old and spent almost 40 bucks for the 4. I would much rather have spent $13 for another set of these for him. He's rough with his toys, loses parts in no time at all.

I'm going to pull out my legit figs and compare them all up close. Here's a quick group pic:



The figures were well padded/packaged and each was individually sealed in a baggie. I'm definitely going to order more of these soon for customs and possibly as some gifts for little ones I know.

Tomorrow I will have my set of Classic 6" turtles from aliexpress. Can't wait to see them! Will have a NECA colored set coming soon.

Rick

[rickwj324]

I'm guessing no one really wants me to provide more pics...I'm sure its been well covered already.
I bought these little guys for customizing and first up will be Dark Leo from IDW!! Can't wait to start on one.

-Rick

[halperin]

i can attest to the cheaper quality

[BlisterStockboy]

Originally Posted by rickwj324

I would like to know a good seller as well. I bought a set on ebay recently from a chinese seller. They had lots of good feedback and seemed legit. After waiting for 4 weeks I started asking them the status and would get responses like "we will check into it" but nothing. After almost 7 weeks I disputed with ebay and noted that the seller was now unregistered and there were lots of negatives now posted. Looks like they ripped off a bunch of people and closed shop. I got my money back and now looking for a reputable seller.

I just ordered other stuff from aliexpress and think I will try ordering the neca set from there.

Rick

That's odd, as I ordered my Neca turtles from a seller in China for $60 Canadian, and got them in 4 weeks with no problems. (I just got them today so very excited about it)



They're great figures, and I really hope that you find your own set.

[Davin]

Originally Posted by rickwj324

I'm guessing no one really wants me to provide more pics...I'm sure its been well covered already.
I bought these little guys for customizing and first up will be Dark Leo from IDW!! Can't wait to start on one.

-Rick

I would like to see some more pics if you are still willing good sir. I've been contemplating picking up a set if I can get them cheap enough.

[rickwj324]

Originally Posted by Davin

I would like to see some more pics if you are still willing good sir. I've been contemplating picking up a set if I can get them cheap enough.

I will pop some new figure pics up asap! Yes, these are cheaper but they are still decent figures (especially for the price I paid!!). If they are going to be played with by kids or used for custom figures, these are perfect!!