NEW COLLECTORS - Don't make MY MISTAKE - NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comparison
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2022
- 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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First weekend in December.
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?
@@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.
@@abrahammorrison6374 Thank you! You won't believe me but just was restocked in the store! I need to preorder and will arrive in October 🌟
@@silverbeach85 Got my Raphael POP! autographed by Rob Paulsen and Sean Astin last December at the Los Angeles Comic Con. Both voiced Raphael.
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.
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?
@@ADAM_COLLECTS 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.
@@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
@@ADAM_COLLECTS that's very true.
@@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.
Even the knock-off Leonardo’s eyes look suspicious. It’s as if he’s thinking “I hope they don’t find out”. 😂😂😂
Dude... They look amazing as far as boot legs go
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.
Nothing wrong with it at all.
Besides you know, technically stealing. Turtles wouldn't approve.
@@uncannycomicsvideogames1453 dang that's crazy, it's almost like they're fictional characters lmao
U got the link for the knockoff
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!
I do need to look into time stamps in the future, I agree. Thanks for watching dude!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Shhhhhhhhhh it took 40k views for someone to notice lol
@@bblakeypoo I think everyone is just polite. lol Good video nonetheless
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
I like the way you reviewed it. You don't sound scripted you sound real. Definitely sub
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
Great review and very informative! Thank you for this.
Thanks for making this video. I was wondering why some were cheaper than others and now I know why.
Nice video!! It’s really helpful! 😁
Thanks for watching!
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.
Glad I could help
Thank you for this video i am actually getting ready to buy the large 1:4 scale 1990 turtles and you have given me insight on what to look for.
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
The second you whipped out that leo I was like fake lol
Those yellow lips!
NECA has confused me on their release dates, I never know when something is coming out
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.
I thank you for this video because it helped me determine I was ripped off. Can it also happen with the shredder?
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.
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.
Thank you so much!! I got mine in the same packaging but the ones I got has dots on the heads so I am returning
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.
For those who want to make sure they don’t get a bootleg then definitely get the 2 packs since those were never bootlegged
Just got my turtles in today and I felt the same exact way as you. I was extremely happy and super stoked. But now I realize they are knock-offs. So I’m a bit bummed but I still really like them. But the paint apps are definitely noticeable. I was suprised at first looking at mine and the some of the fingernails were very sloppily applied. Then the extra “flowy” bandana accessory for some of the turtles wouldn’t fit the peg in the back of the head. I bought them from Walmart so it’s kinda crazy that they made their way into such a high corporate company.
I was just suprised when I started inspecting them more closely and just had a feeling something was off. So I did some research(just like you did) and now I understand and can see the differences. Luckily I didn’t pay ALOT for them. I pretty much paid 20 bucks a piece for them. But for how much I DO actually enjoy them. For 20 bucks I love having them on my shelf.
I enjoyed the video man. Thanks for clearing that up. Great review!
Thanks for clearing that up man.
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. :)
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!
@@bblakeypoo , cheers! I believe mine to be original, bought in an official collectors shop. They look aawesome. :)
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.
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 😁
Glad I could help
I definitely fell for this as well 2 years ago when I first started collecting smh
I’ve been collecting turtles for a while now and those knock-offs aren’t bad looking at all. Very informative video.
Thanks for watching. The knockoffs arent bad if you pay knockoff prices
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.
One thing the KOs are good for is that they are easy to take apart for kitbashing!
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!
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
I like to think of this as neca with the tmnt license vs something hasbro would 100% release with the tmnt license
hahaha Spot on
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)
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
Congrats on your Leo! Thanks for watching
did you find out about the other characters like shredder or splinter ?
Здравствуйте, а где заказывали черепах?
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!
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
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
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.
I have the knockoffs but somehow dont match your description. Are there multiple KO versions?
I have only heard of the ones like what I had, but who knows...they could always make more
Can you still find a the two packs at retail price
Please I really need information did you buy them from Walmart and did Michelangelo cost 2699😢
I got so lucky. I took a risk on an auction and won the Walmart 2 packs for $50 each. They turned out to be authentic!
My Raphael is looking slightly to the right, but it's barely noticeable. Other than that, they look completely legit.
You wouldnt happen to have the link would you? I know some knock offs are better than others, and these look awesome!
Did they have a strong odor, or feeling to them? Thanks :)
I got the official ones at my local walmart store just like the double packs you got, but my ralph came with casey and with his trench coat. Than anothee time i found the 2nd movie series and than before Christmas of 2023 i found the 3rd movie ones as well i got them all from all 3 movies, tbey are 60 bucks plus tax and you can also finde shredder with splinter only at the walmart local stores.
I bought a knock-off Leo and when he came, his sword sheathes had been broken. The joints for the legs are also very very loose, but I had known that he was a knock-off and I bought him for like 14 bucks so I wasn't THAT disappointed.
Cant be TOO mad at that lol
im in love with the figures in this vid
Great video. I’m looking to buy the set and didn’t know about the knockoffs.
Do you have any recommendations on what sites to trust when buying the collection? I don’t want knockoffs.
I found sellers on EBAY, but worried they legit.
Facebook Groups are probably the best way to go to connect with other collectors. You can still find these figures on the shelves at Walmart. Check the collectibles section in the electronics department. If outside the US I would say the FB groups and Ebay are your best bet. Ask the seller for more photos to vet their authenticity. Be wary of any "too good to be true" prices
today the thought came- what if those companies have an agreement that they produce a and b class models of the same model or if they have production failure than they sort it out and in both cases send it in bulk to china, a seller sells it from there as bootleg?
Thank you for useful tips about TMNT bootlegs👍
Walmart wants 130$ 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
So where can I get the officials?
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Those SoTO figures are so nice! You can still find the first movie 2-packs on the shelves at Walmart for now.
@@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.
@@bblakeypoo Walmart will have the 90s 1st movie turtles, too?
@@jonmposada7 yeah, they are still pretty hard to find, but the two packs are at Walmart
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
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
Thanks for the info.
Youre welcome and thank you for watching!
to be honest the knock offs doesn't look so bad
it's so hard to distinguish the Bootlegs, without comparing them side by side
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.
I actually pre-ordered mine from Neca. Ihave seen videos mine are original but my friend has a real Donatello and real Leonardo, but has the fake Raphael and a fake Michangelo. Yet he loves them just as much as me with my own. He's happy with his collection. I myself would mind and it would bother me a great deal. But we do need to ask these frauds out there, but it is down too individuals who see a bargain and like you said, these are a big part of you starting you're CZcams chanel was a passion for those turtles.
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!
Glad I could help! Congrats on your awesome figures!
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.
Especially when you are new to the game
exactly the same thing happened to me when I started in Jan
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
What’s store did you get them at?
The official figures I found at Walmart, the KOs came from eBay
@@bblakeypoo ty
The legs don't kick forward on my real Raphael im considering swapping the hip joints out.
The knockoffs are probably a little better than the NECA ones. At least they're not broken right out of the package.
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
If they didn't make them so expensive and hard to get for us average Joe's there would be no need for knock offs.
I found entire set of the knockoffs for 100 bucks, and i didnt hesitate. Cant wait for the to arrive.
bblakeypoo: here's raph he is cool but rude
Me: give me a break
I see what you did there. Lol
Opened mines yesterday and wondered why the plastic was on them. took the sheets off and immediately seem all arms and feet were backward
ouch
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?
They don't look better then the originals LOL.. You're delusional
Where did you get yours?
I purchase them on EBay. It was a while back so I don’t remember the sellers name.
@@juancarrillo3784chill out bro, you’ve only gotta say it once.
@@juancarrillo3784 chill out bro, you’ve only gotta say it once.
You could use the knock offs as base models for custom painting I suppose
That was the plan if I werent able to get a refund
@@bblakeypoo ah I see 🤘🤘
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.
Id like a set of ko's just to customize them.
Fakes of comics have been circulating the market recently and I actually saw the fakes at a comic con and asked what’s up with the bag over the turtles
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
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.
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 😁
What was the price difference to buy the fakes vs the originals?
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.
Question how long is the window to report knockoffs🤔
On that I have no idea
I have a Raphael POP! autographed by Sean Astin and Rob Paulsen. James Spence certificate of authenticity at Los Angeles Comic Con.
I wish I saw this before I got my knock off of Michelangelo.
Good vid. Thanks
Thank you for watching!
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
You have to be careful on Walmart and Amazon as they allow third party sellers, and sadly they pull this kind of crap
Are the Naca figures that are 1/4 scale real or are those fake as well?
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.
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
In all honesty, the fakes look like the turtle on TMNT 3, very glossy, dominant spots and bug eyed lol I love these, I got my set when they released through GameStop, haven’t stopped collecting since.
I think the fakes might even look a little better than the third movie suits haha. I feel ya, I am hooked now
That’s not fair. I got the 17.5 inch version of Ralph. Mine didn’t come with a pizza slice though haha.
I am jelly of your giant Raph. Those 1/4 scale turtles are so dope!
I got mine from the cmdstore online and a bunch of other movie and toon ones
Nice! I cant get enough of them
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 😢
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!
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.
Huge thanks for watching! That is a good idea for the KOs, but fortunately I was able to get a full refund.
@@bblakeypoo That's good then
would like to see april and casey jones and spliter and shredder
I got knockoff one cause it was expensive and nearly impossible to find original one in my country. It is not too bad but again i don't have original to compare.
What source did you go to find the legit ones?
I found them on the shelves at Walmart. They are in the Collectibles section near Electronics