Neca TMNT SDCC Video Game sets - Page 19

The Purple Dragon · 08-20-2016, 09:50 AM

I see more sets pop up on ebay from china and the prices has startes to drop so its posseble to Get the full set at a decent price if you can wait and live with out the sdcc sticker

Greenteam4 · 08-20-2016, 04:27 PM

can anyone confirm or deny if the NECA arcade sets being sold on AliExpress or any of the ones out of China are knockoffs or not and what the quality is like?

EddieNES · 08-20-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenteam4

can anyone confirm or deny if the NECA arcade sets being sold on AliExpress or any of the ones out of China are knockoffs or not and what the quality is like?

I ordered a Donnie from China awhile back. I should be getting it soon and I'll let everyone know how it turns out.

*Candy Kappa* · 08-20-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenteam4

can anyone confirm or deny if the NECA arcade sets being sold on AliExpress or any of the ones out of China are knockoffs or not and what the quality is like?

Apparently NECA applied the SDCC stickers themselves on the sets, so any set without the SDCC sticker did not come from NECA. Meaning they are either bootlegs, which seems a bit fast to be made already. Or they have been lifted from the factory in some fashion, no doubt due to the knowledge that the sets will be in high demand.

So most likely not a bootleg/knock-off/recast, but probably not entirely legit either.

*DVD* · 08-20-2016, 08:44 PM

Ok. Those HK sets on Taobao: legit.
You missed the boat on a cheaper set as Neca enforced a 1200rmb selling price on retailers.
However I'm sure there will be sets at half that price or less in a month or so.

I decided to open my Turtles set for a closer look. I do like sets like this, you can open, look, okay and then box up again.

The quality of the figures is first class. Joints are good and tight. There are lots of opportunities for action displays.
The texture of the figures has a nice feel to it, and the belts are a softer material making the weapons insertion really snug.

I messed around with these guys for a while, but ultimately put them back into their presentation box for display.

And just for fun, I pixelated the image to try an 8bit recreation.

Greenteam4 · 08-21-2016, 11:40 AM

Leo looks great. DVD, is Taobao the same thing as AliExpress? I noticed both names on the aliexpress website in the general information section at the bottom. I am seriously considering getting the sets off the link that someone else had posted. Or do you have a link and/or seller info?

*sdp* · 08-21-2016, 12:55 PM

Wait we can buy apparently bootleg SDCC VG turtles? And individual ones?

Info appreciated.

Wong · 08-21-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sdp

Wait we can buy apparently bootleg SDCC VG turtles? And individual ones?

Info appreciated.

Yes, link on earlier page. Also on ebay. Price is still 100 dollar and up. Bought the two sets and received them within a week through EMS (Chinese government shipping company). They look great and legit, but where not ideal stuck in the package (heads in an angle and such). One of the boxed got some damage during shipping, which is a shame.

Got them because of DVD's words, thanks. Really happy with them. Now just the question remains if I will let my kid play with them or not... The removable hands are the main concern of mine. Probably will test them out and see how tight the hands stay in there first.

Quick edit: Aliexpress is great about protection for buyers by the way.

*DVD* · 08-21-2016, 02:35 PM

Glad you liked the service. EMS is amazing. There are times when I can't figure out how they get things delivered so quickly: I think they must have teleporters..haha!
Seriously tho, all the aliexoress etc is straight up and totally reliable. It's a stigma attached from the past that if something ships from China, then it's bootleg. Not the case. You can just as easily buy bootleg from a US or UK dealer.

However, if you want a set and it's way below 1200rmb, then the retailer isn't playing ball with Neca . Also, I just read somewhere that the price restriction may be dropped after September.

Greenteam4 · 08-21-2016, 04:51 PM

I think I got to this same page from an earlier link that someone posted. Are these guys legit? I'm not sure how to tell.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/free-...710851728.html

cloud · 08-21-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DVD

The sets on Taobao are legit. Not copies. Not bootlegs. Not leaked sets.

At this time, Neca are trying to retain the ridiculous figure of $100 per set, knowing this is more than double the price that it should be based upon wholesale prices.

DVD,
so how did you get these info just curious.
Maybe I missed some posts. What's the deal with the China versions then? And from your comments, it sounds like it's some kind of arrangement with NECA?

Thanks!

*DVD* · 08-22-2016, 04:20 AM

I read a memo in Chinese from Neca that went to someone that someone I know knows. Basically they were using the correct rrp but it ran contrary to the sdcc price. Anyway, everyone towed the line. Almost

So main thing is: I am unaware of any of these retailers selling anything other than legitimate product.

LincolnHawk · 08-22-2016, 10:25 AM

whenever I try and create an account at aliexpress it says it will send a confirmation link to my email, both times with 2 different email addresses, no confirmation email...didn't anyone run into this problem when creating an account with aliexpress?

Filespit · 08-22-2016, 02:19 PM

Finally got my set today, they look totally awesome. Their shoulder joints are a bit difficult to rotate though.

Greenteam4 · 08-23-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Filespit

Finally got my set today, they look totally awesome. Their shoulder joints are a bit difficult to rotate though.

where did you get them?

Filespit · 08-23-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenteam4

where did you get them?

Bought them on eBay.

Greenteam4 · 08-23-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Filespit

Bought them on eBay.

from a person or from China?

*go_ninja84* · 08-23-2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleManiac

Of the same kind? Probably not. I only got one set of these turtles.

i was actually talking about doing this with my set, i dont really have the guts to do it given i destroyed a black and white set doing custom paint and trimming the joints to allow for articulation with no paint rub.

do these figures have articulation? or does the paint rub off?

Filespit · 08-23-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenteam4

from a person or from China?

From a person, it was shipped from the US, not China.

*Powder* · 08-23-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenteam4

from a person or from China?

Today I learned there are no people in China.

Only robots.

08-20-2016, 08:44 PM	#365
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Ok. Those HK sets on Taobao: legit. You missed the boat on a cheaper set as Neca enforced a 1200rmb selling price on retailers. However I'm sure there will be sets at half that price or less in a month or so. I decided to open my Turtles set for a closer look. I do like sets like this, you can open, look, okay and then box up again. The quality of the figures is first class. Joints are good and tight. There are lots of opportunities for action displays. The texture of the figures has a nice feel to it, and the belts are a softer material making the weapons insertion really snug. I messed around with these guys for a while, but ultimately put them back into their presentation box for display. And just for fun, I pixelated the image to try an 8bit recreation. Last edited by DVD; 08-20-2016 at 10:17 PM.

08-21-2016, 12:55 PM	#367
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08-22-2016, 10:25 AM	#373
LincolnHawk Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,037	whenever I try and create an account at aliexpress it says it will send a confirmation link to my email, both times with 2 different email addresses, no confirmation email...didn't anyone run into this problem when creating an account with aliexpress? __________________ Hey look...no gigantic signature that takes up 1/2 the page and is animated.

08-20-2016, 09:50 AM	#361
The Purple Dragon Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2011 Location: the streets in norway 😉 Posts: 659	I see more sets pop up on ebay from china and the prices has startes to drop so its posseble to Get the full set at a decent price if you can wait and live with out the sdcc sticker

08-20-2016, 04:27 PM	#362
Greenteam4 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 45	can anyone confirm or deny if the NECA arcade sets being sold on AliExpress or any of the ones out of China are knockoffs or not and what the quality is like?

08-21-2016, 11:40 AM	#366
Greenteam4 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 45	Leo looks great. DVD, is Taobao the same thing as AliExpress? I noticed both names on the aliexpress website in the general information section at the bottom. I am seriously considering getting the sets off the link that someone else had posted. Or do you have a link and/or seller info?

08-21-2016, 02:35 PM	#369
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Glad you liked the service. EMS is amazing. There are times when I can't figure out how they get things delivered so quickly: I think they must have teleporters..haha! Seriously tho, all the aliexoress etc is straight up and totally reliable. It's a stigma attached from the past that if something ships from China, then it's bootleg. Not the case. You can just as easily buy bootleg from a US or UK dealer. However, if you want a set and it's way below 1200rmb, then the retailer isn't playing ball with Neca . Also, I just read somewhere that the price restriction may be dropped after September.

08-21-2016, 04:51 PM	#370
Greenteam4 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 45	I think I got to this same page from an earlier link that someone posted. Are these guys legit? I'm not sure how to tell. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/free-...710851728.html

08-22-2016, 04:20 AM	#372
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	I read a memo in Chinese from Neca that went to someone that someone I know knows. Basically they were using the correct rrp but it ran contrary to the sdcc price. Anyway, everyone towed the line. Almost So main thing is: I am unaware of any of these retailers selling anything other than legitimate product.

08-22-2016, 02:19 PM	#374
Filespit Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 424	Finally got my set today, they look totally awesome. Their shoulder joints are a bit difficult to rotate though.