I skipped tracks because of all the reviews saying how he didn't tab together well. I was so disappointed and didn't feel it was worth the money. But when the KO was announced I instantly preordered. Imagine my surprise when my KO showed up before anyone else had gotten theirs. Out the box, BAM! rubber tires, BAM! Everything tabs beautifully and all the joints are nice and tight! Such a great surprise.
Saying not to buy the KO is like saying not to emulate. Sure, when possible it is always better to purchase the actual thing, but unfortunately Takara makes them exorbitantly overpriced, and impossible to find domestically.
I normally buy the original and then wait for the kos to be out for a little bit, get reviewed and then purchase them for customs or as doubles to "play" with to keep wear on my originals to a minimum but with this release I skipped the original all together and bought the ko. I'm all about supporting takara because if we don't, wtf are these ko companies going to knockoff? But they did such a shit job on this I had to just buy the ko and hope most people do as well. Don't support takara releasing substandard figures because they need to get the message that masterpiece should actually mean something and they shouldn't take their customers for granted, like we're all just fanboys that will buy and praise whatever they release regardless of quality. Ko should not beat out an original in almost every way.
The quality on KOs seems to vary wildly according to reviews. It would seem that it's worth the gamble on the smaller autobot cars since many online sites want $80 + tax/shipping for the Takara versions. Since they'll use basically the same mold for 5 different characters, the official figures are insanely overpriced.
Not once have I doubt the honesty of your reviews. Quite the opposite, I love how straightforward and strike to the point you are on your videos. To think there is silly people judging that kind of things. Any way, I'm getting KO Tracks thanks to you.
I go to your videos first before any MP Purchases to see what versions I want. You for sure do the most in depth comparisons, please don't stop these reviews.
I don't think this is a genuine RocketPunchArmy review. It's clearly a knockoff review filmed in China. You can tell by the softly sculpted sound of the 'ah'right'. ;) Thanks man. Always helpful and informative!
tomorrow i will recieve my first ko mp... and will be wheeljack, i pick the ko because is cheapest than takara one and i save the money for anothers takaras toys, like the am 15 megatron
I got mine on Amazon from a TFW2005 verified seller in China for $24 shipped. It has the actual box, card and instructions from the original toy, everything spelled right and all the logos intact. Whenever my nephews come over they immediately gravitate towards it and want to open it 😅
I already got Wheeljack, Prowl and Hot Rodimus on AliExpress, they are Tasana on the made in mark but the boxes are KO Takara Tomy, I paid 90 bucks shipping included for the 3, they are beauty and almost perfect, I paid 65 us bucks only for Silverstreak on Toys r us (hasbro version) and I really prefer KOs versions, Authentic are overpriced
You know, I was considering putting the blaster inside Tracks, but I changed my mind and instead put blaster in there. hehehe sorry, couldn't help myself~
I was looking into the backpack mod, and came across a leg fix mod. Dissembling the legs to a point and the knee ratchet just needs a little bulking up. You can put some plastic or paper in there to tighten the joint. Going to try these later today.
I think some one heard my video or read a commend about the rubber tires LOL, that is great that they gave us an upgrade part on the KO like that and yes I will order this guy. now they need to include diecast on the MP's hope they read this hehehe. Great figure and hot dam it actually beat the OG very surprise on that so definitely I will get another KO on my collection don't care, and like you said if is the OG it has to be perfect on paint apps, well over all has to be perfect and seen this well they need to start getting more QC. Great review and great trans thanks for sharing
So glad I waited for this KO. There's absolutely no need to pay for the half-assed made official. I hope in the future that KO cars gets a real rubber tire treatment. Looking forward to KO HotRod, Ironhide and Ratchet 😆
+Ryver Choy not all KOs are made the same, recent MP11 Starscream is an example that it's floppy. Others like KO MP2.0 Grimlock oversize and KO MP10 2.O are all different manufactures. Watch out for the right ones, Very much appreciate RocketPunchAmy's reviews so we can know before we buy.
I am very impressed by the MP25 KO. This is my third MP KO and there's no doubt in terms of QC it's the best one. The only minor flaw I noticed is that there's a tiny black dot (the size of a needle's point) in the white paint at the crotch. The joints are impressively tight and he is VERY poseable. Big thumbs up!
i was waiting a while for the black tracks....was gonna get him until i saw the stupid purple windows! was on the fence between the blue and red tracks but now that i've seen the rubber tires it's a done deal my brothers. excited about this one never had the g1 as a kid! :) now that i'm 42 i finally get my little transformer toy woohoo for me!
I just heard that KO Ironhide has been released....at least from an Amazon guy who I've ordered from before. Are you still doing reviews on these KOs when they come out. It's been awhile for one to be released but have enjoyed your reviews.
Great video! Man you explain everything on your reviews, thats so helpful and informative, now im getting both, the KO and the original, thank you so much! Keep it up!
ordered mine last week, can't wait to get him after this review. The only bad ko I've gotten was sideswipe he was total trash. My ko Datsuns and wheeljack are all fantastic though!
+RocketPunchArmy Naw, I got it when it 1st released. Think I just got a bad one, both of his side windows broke off when I transformed him. The others have all been great quality, including Tracks who arrived today. I was pleasantly surprised that the chest on mine pegs in way better than the official aswell!
Nice video Charles! Forget those guys who talk shit and doubt your honesty. I mean I get it; you're used to KOs being shit but don't go and start thinking there's some conspiracy here. Hey be improved on a version of the toy that's mass produced on a much larger scale. It's to be expected once you have the resources to make them
ive had friends who have had lots of problems with the official release mps. i haven't gotten any mps but if i do i think ill just stick to the ko. price vs quality i just think its a better bet.
cool. I got the original of this...only because it was like 40 bucks and I got it when the KO wasn't out yet or I would of waited if over 40 bucks. I'm still all for the KOs, the handful I have have been very good for the most part with minor minor issues...and for the price. I like that this has Rubber tires. When is Ratchet? Ironhide coming out?
I think Road Rage will be next. The KO Shockwave came out under the radar but its not one of those "official KOs" with boxes and whatnot. The van bots should be out in a few months time but no definite word on when and if. Just going by past experience
On my copy of this ko one of the wheels doesn't touch the ground in vehicle mode. I made sure everything is tabbed in securely underneath but I still have this issue. Do you know of a fix for this? Are you doing a video on fixes for this soon? If I can only get all four wheels touching the ground that would be great.
Yeah would love a fix vid. Couple of issues with mine-dink in rear wheel at hub kinda stands out. Deep 10mm long scratch along back bumper. Biggest prob is cabin glass not seating properly in car mode, 2mm gap between it and car body ruins it. If any one can solve this you can! I wont knock the KOs just yet. I'm sure I'm just unlucky. Keep up the good work.
His discription is very rude, every one even Under 13 should be able to watch and if they like it buy and collect! it does not only apply to adults. but good reveiw
You can thank youtube (technically parents who dont look after their kids for that). They were shutting down accounts because kids under 13 cant have youtube accounts and using parents email and youtubers were getting in trouble so that was placed their during the youtube scare. But yes my wording could have been better. Thanks for watching
Great review dude, I like the KO stuff a lot. I have the original and I dont think there is much difference except for a cost saving and more money to spend on my fan made 3P bots ;)
I'm a bit late to this video but, better late than never right? Cool video and you present the KO Tracks well. To those who think your videos are fake, to hell with them. Keep on keepin on. Great job man.
Reminiscing. Love watching your videos back in the day. Still not clear on what Kos are or what. Seconds, reverse engineering I think was your consensus other consensus . Whatever. What we watch a bunch of videos now. Not sure if you're even doing videos anymore. Or anybody else says I'm Calles. Anyway. Was just looking at my masterpiece collection. Which is mostly Kos, because of the price, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten them. But they are all awesome. Just ordered the Hound KO. Falling away from Transformers a little bit. Periods getting so old and repetitive. So many other toy lines prospering period. I G I Joe He-Man Marvel Legends Etc. Cheers, and thanks for all the videos you did on these
Some of the KOs from TF-Direct...aren't really KOs at all. I got what I thought was a KO of MP40 Targetmaster Hot Rod...only for it to be the Hasbro Asia release; aside from a Chinese language information sticker on the box with a link to the Hasbro Asia website and an additional set of instructions & collector card that are entirely in Chinese (along with the normal Japanese & English instruction sheet & card), it's literally the Takara release. Same with what I thought was a KO of MP18 Streak on eBay...advertised & priced like a KO, but it was another Hasbro Asia release and thus another legit one. (Streak even has the normal stamping on the inside of his leg, unlike the "H2713" of the Prowl & Smokescreen KOs) Doesn't bother me, though.
I don't now. I think here are only two options. Or you have very lucky with the KO or TF-Direct really send the best copies to you. I buyed Masterpiece KO's from TF-Direct and from ebay. With or without the Takasa Tony logo and I have to tell you that all of them have some issues. No even one it has been better than the original. Even my Daniel that came with masterpiece Bumblebee It could not even transform.
i managed to snag one from an obscure website... the ones you find like on the 30th page of a google search because everyone was sold out...and surprisingly it showed up so Im good, but thanks!
I dealt with many Chinese people and most of them did send me the correct items. I did not assume that the seller would send me a fake toy just because he is Chinese, if that's what you mean. He said it was authentic and I trusted him so yes, I was REALLY cheated. I paid the price of an original btw. That's not OK. :(
I skipped tracks because of all the reviews saying how he didn't tab together well. I was so disappointed and didn't feel it was worth the money. But when the KO was announced I instantly preordered. Imagine my surprise when my KO showed up before anyone else had gotten theirs. Out the box, BAM! rubber tires, BAM! Everything tabs beautifully and all the joints are nice and tight! Such a great surprise.
+The_Doctors_Tardis love the improvements myself
Saying not to buy the KO is like saying not to emulate. Sure, when possible it is always better to purchase the actual thing, but unfortunately Takara makes them exorbitantly overpriced, and impossible to find domestically.
I don't protect my rubber, my rubber protects me.
I normally buy the original and then wait for the kos to be out for a little bit, get reviewed and then purchase them for customs or as doubles to "play" with to keep wear on my originals to a minimum but with this release I skipped the original all together and bought the ko. I'm all about supporting takara because if we don't, wtf are these ko companies going to knockoff? But they did such a shit job on this I had to just buy the ko and hope most people do as well. Don't support takara releasing substandard figures because they need to get the message that masterpiece should actually mean something and they shouldn't take their customers for granted, like we're all just fanboys that will buy and praise whatever they release regardless of quality. Ko should not beat out an original in almost every way.
The quality on KOs seems to vary wildly according to reviews. It would seem that it's worth the gamble on the smaller autobot cars since many online sites want $80 + tax/shipping for the Takara versions. Since they'll use basically the same mold for 5 different characters, the official figures are insanely overpriced.
So I ordered a KO from tf-direct and I'm pretty sure they sent me an official. The box has all of the signs of an official...and plastic tires
Not once have I doubt the honesty of your reviews. Quite the opposite, I love how straightforward and strike to the point you are on your videos. To think there is silly people judging that kind of things. Any way, I'm getting KO Tracks thanks to you.
I go to your videos first before any MP Purchases to see what versions I want. You for sure do the most in depth comparisons, please don't stop these reviews.
As long as I keep getting them, I will review them
I don't think this is a genuine RocketPunchArmy review. It's clearly a knockoff review filmed in China. You can tell by the softly sculpted sound of the 'ah'right'. ;)
Thanks man. Always helpful and informative!
tomorrow i will recieve my first ko mp... and will be wheeljack, i pick the ko because is cheapest than takara one and i save the money for anothers takaras toys, like the am 15 megatron
I got mine on Amazon from a TFW2005 verified seller in China for $24 shipped. It has the actual box, card and instructions from the original toy, everything spelled right and all the logos intact.
Whenever my nephews come over they immediately gravitate towards it and want to open it 😅
I already got Wheeljack, Prowl and Hot Rodimus on AliExpress, they are Tasana on the made in mark but the boxes are KO Takara Tomy, I paid 90 bucks shipping included for the 3, they are beauty and almost perfect, I paid 65 us bucks only for Silverstreak on Toys r us (hasbro version) and I really prefer KOs versions, Authentic are overpriced
You know, I was considering putting the blaster inside Tracks, but I changed my mind and instead put blaster in there.
hehehe sorry, couldn't help myself~
I was looking into the backpack mod, and came across a leg fix mod. Dissembling the legs to a point and the knee ratchet just needs a little bulking up. You can put some plastic or paper in there to tighten the joint. Going to try these later today.
wonder will they do a KO road rage and Loudpedal. I'm not to bothered with them but as KO I will tho.
I love mine! It didn't have the quality issues a lot of the other reviewers were talking about...
My KO Tracks is a gem too. No complaints. Well, maybe the roof dimples.
Shoulders and knees are tight.
Nice to see the differences here tho.
I'm very happy with my KO!
Thank you for reviewing this. I'll get this instead of reximus. No more room to put a big figure.
I think some one heard my video or read a commend about the rubber tires LOL, that is great that they gave us an upgrade part on the KO like that and yes I will order this guy. now they need to include diecast on the MP's hope they read this hehehe.
Great figure and hot dam it actually beat the OG very surprise on that so definitely I will get another KO on my collection don't care, and like you said if is the OG it has to be perfect on paint apps, well over all has to be perfect and seen this well they need to start getting more QC.
Great review and great trans thanks for sharing
Awesome! I still haven't pulled the trigger on these yet...Star Wars Hot Toys are taking all my money
well Star Wars Hot Toys are are a great way to spend your money!
So glad I waited for this KO. There's absolutely no need to pay for the half-assed made official. I hope in the future that KO cars gets a real rubber tire treatment. Looking forward to KO HotRod, Ironhide and Ratchet 😆
+Ryver Choy Im sure they are coming!
+Ryver Choy not all KOs are made the same, recent MP11 Starscream is an example that it's floppy. Others like KO MP2.0 Grimlock oversize and KO MP10 2.O are all different manufactures. Watch out for the right ones, Very much appreciate RocketPunchAmy's reviews so we can know before we buy.
+Doge114 Wo yeah saw that review n it's a floppy mess. I wouldn't take it even if it was free 😂
I am very impressed by the MP25 KO. This is my third MP KO and there's no doubt in terms of QC it's the best one. The only minor flaw I noticed is that there's a tiny black dot (the size of a needle's point) in the white paint at the crotch. The joints are impressively tight and he is VERY poseable. Big thumbs up!
i was waiting a while for the black tracks....was gonna get him until i saw the stupid purple windows! was on the fence between the blue and red tracks but now that i've seen the rubber tires it's a done deal my brothers. excited about this one never had the g1 as a kid! :) now that i'm 42 i finally get my little transformer toy woohoo for me!
weird i got the ko aswell from tf-direct but no rubber tires :(
Is it a KO then? Weird
Rubber tires? Sold.
I just heard that KO Ironhide has been released....at least from an Amazon guy who I've ordered from before. Are you still doing reviews on these KOs when they come out. It's been awhile for one to be released but have enjoyed your reviews.
Great video! Man you explain everything on your reviews, thats so helpful and informative, now im getting both, the KO and the original, thank you so much! Keep it up!
ordered mine last week, can't wait to get him after this review. The only bad ko I've gotten was sideswipe he was total trash. My ko Datsuns and wheeljack are all fantastic though!
+GibDozer1 Maybe because the Sideswipe mold is getting used up?
+RocketPunchArmy Naw, I got it when it 1st released. Think I just got a bad one, both of his side windows broke off when I transformed him. The others have all been great quality, including Tracks who arrived today. I was pleasantly surprised that the chest on mine pegs in way better than the official aswell!
Nice video Charles! Forget those guys who talk shit and doubt your honesty. I mean I get it; you're used to KOs being shit but don't go and start thinking there's some conspiracy here. Hey be improved on a version of the toy that's mass produced on a much larger scale. It's to be expected once you have the resources to make them
ive had friends who have had lots of problems with the official release mps. i haven't gotten any mps but if i do i think ill just stick to the ko. price vs quality i just think its a better bet.
I cant find this thing anywhere. Tf direct is sold out and i only ones i can find on ebay are the takara tomy ko
I got mine on wish.com
cool. I got the original of this...only because it was like 40 bucks and I got it when the KO wasn't out yet or I would of waited if over 40 bucks. I'm still all for the KOs, the handful I have have been very good for the most part with minor minor issues...and for the price. I like that this has Rubber tires. When is Ratchet? Ironhide coming out?
I think Road Rage will be next. The KO Shockwave came out under the radar but its not one of those "official KOs" with boxes and whatnot. The van bots should be out in a few months time but no definite word on when and if. Just going by past experience
Takasa needs to make an improved KO MP-28 Hot Rodimus, just like they did for Tracks. Heck, maybe even improve upon the old MP-09 Rodimus Prime.
On my copy of this ko one of the wheels doesn't touch the ground in vehicle mode. I made sure everything is tabbed in securely underneath but I still have this issue. Do you know of a fix for this? Are you doing a video on fixes for this soon? If I can only get all four wheels touching the ground that would be great.
I dont have plans to do fix video. normally the wheels not touch is just an accumulation of varying tolerances over all of the figure.
Yeah would love a fix vid. Couple of issues with mine-dink in rear wheel at hub kinda stands out. Deep 10mm long scratch along back bumper. Biggest prob is cabin glass not seating properly in car mode, 2mm gap between it and car body ruins it. If any one can solve this you can! I wont knock the KOs just yet. I'm sure I'm just unlucky. Keep up the good work.
Where can i get a replacement rubber tire for mp44 ?
He thought comes to mind... Maybe you're the Mastermind behind the chaos, the CEO of the company or something.. That's selling tons of them. LOL.
Id be in hiding then lol. They always going after those guys.
His discription is very rude, every one even Under 13 should be able to watch and if they like it buy and collect! it does not only apply to adults. but good reveiw
You can thank youtube (technically parents who dont look after their kids for that). They were shutting down accounts because kids under 13 cant have youtube accounts and using parents email and youtubers were getting in trouble so that was placed their during the youtube scare. But yes my wording could have been better. Thanks for watching
Dang! Should have waited. I feel like I overpaid considering how lukewarm I was on Tracks. Oh, well! Live and learn!
Great review dude, I like the KO stuff a lot. I have the original and I dont think there is much difference except for a cost saving and more money to spend on my fan made 3P bots ;)
I'm a bit late to this video but, better late than never right? Cool video and you present the KO Tracks well. To those who think your videos are fake, to hell with them. Keep on keepin on. Great job man.
are you getting the mp shockwave ko
+Rich Schmidt I hope so, if I can I will
I'm thinking about getting it to repaint it. Looking forward to your review if you get it .
Reminiscing. Love watching your videos back in the day. Still not clear on what Kos are or what. Seconds, reverse engineering I think was your consensus other consensus . Whatever. What we watch a bunch of videos now. Not sure if you're even doing videos anymore. Or anybody else says I'm Calles. Anyway. Was just looking at my masterpiece collection. Which is mostly Kos, because of the price, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten them. But they are all awesome. Just ordered the Hound KO. Falling away from Transformers a little bit. Periods getting so old and repetitive. So many other toy lines prospering period. I G I Joe He-Man Marvel Legends Etc. Cheers, and thanks for all the videos you did on these
I never understood why they put a Firebird emblem on a Corvette
this does have the flight stand? I'm in.
yes. I didnt use it in review but I showed it quick as I unboxed. so I guess your in lol
+RocketPunchArmy love the rubber tyres must check out your vid on saving rubber. Thank you for the review.
Oddly enough, the proportion of the KO seems better than the official, the official one looks a bit “stumpy"? I dont know maybe its just me..
Some of the KOs from TF-Direct...aren't really KOs at all. I got what I thought was a KO of MP40 Targetmaster Hot Rod...only for it to be the Hasbro Asia release; aside from a Chinese language information sticker on the box with a link to the Hasbro Asia website and an additional set of instructions & collector card that are entirely in Chinese (along with the normal Japanese & English instruction sheet & card), it's literally the Takara release. Same with what I thought was a KO of MP18 Streak on eBay...advertised & priced like a KO, but it was another Hasbro Asia release and thus another legit one. (Streak even has the normal stamping on the inside of his leg, unlike the "H2713" of the Prowl & Smokescreen KOs)
Doesn't bother me, though.
I don't now. I think here are only two options. Or you have very lucky with the KO or TF-Direct really send the best copies to you.
I buyed Masterpiece KO's from TF-Direct and from ebay. With or without the Takasa Tony logo and I have to tell you that all of them have some issues. No even one it has been better than the original. Even my Daniel that came with masterpiece Bumblebee It could not even transform.
rubber tyres about farken time
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mikesgtrs1 true
I just got the regular one for $45 so I'm okay with the one I have.
+Aaron Mauer Perfect, nothing wrong with that..unless you want rubber tires hehe
+RocketPunchArmy I'm okay with the plastic ones. Over all I am not such a huge fan of the character or the mold.
Holy shitsnacks! Rubber tires!
Hahaha! Great face comparison around the 19:00 mark.
Do u have a Facebook page
Charles you want a figuarts phasma?
i managed to snag one from an obscure website... the ones you find like on the 30th page of a google search because everyone was sold out...and surprisingly it showed up so Im good, but thanks!
+RocketPunchArmy well glad you snagged one, do you have a po box where peeps could send you stuff?
+XXTROB I can send you an address, you follow RPA on Facebook? hit me up
Thanks for this review!
+Football Forever Youre welcome!
there are rubber tires on the KO?! damnit... rubber tires tear themselves apart in a few years... i dont know why people clamor for it...
I second that. The trailer's rubber tires of my MP-10 started cracking before completing a year. And it was just parked on my shelf D;
I love mine bro 👍🏼
rubber tyres are trash for long term collecting. they can easily dry out, harden and crack over time.
A Chinese seller cheated telling me it was authentic and sent me this.
but in the end were you REALLY cheated
I dealt with many Chinese people and most of them did send me the correct items. I did not assume that the seller would send me a fake toy just because he is Chinese, if that's what you mean. He said it was authentic and I trusted him so yes, I was REALLY cheated. I paid the price of an original btw. That's not OK. :(
YoureNotFunny oh then yeah you got cheated
dat scream tho... lol
Ko rule
Too many burritos.😂😂😂
GTFO it's a god damn better toy I might have to rethink KOs
lol. ☺