Xabla Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Recently I had made a topic about A Bionicle bootleg comparison, and by coincidence I tumbled across this. http://www.fivebelow.com/sports/toys-and-collectibles/bot-factory.html The reason I found this interesting was that because this store is a chain store that sells many things, but only the Lego Minifigure packs. Quote cringe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 All of these bootleg topics reminds me that there used to be an Official Bootleg Topic on the old forums. Does Five Below know that they're knockoffs? Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 It's amusing how different the bootleg Breez is from the box art. Missing Hero Core, missing lower arm armor, differently colored and angled thigh armor with print, not to mention that bizarre weapon... ~B~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Hohenheim Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I've never seen that chestplate before. It looks like a cross between the first wave and the second wave's chest pieces. Were those in any of the actual sets? Quote Previously known as Aiwendil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I've never seen that chestplate before. It looks like a cross between the first wave and the second wave's chest pieces. Were those in any of the actual sets?Looks to me like a Savage Planet (3.0) chestplate. This is a terrible bootleg though. -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 All of these bootleg topics reminds me that there used to be an Official Bootleg Topic on the old forums.Might be thinking of this.It's not an official topic per se, but it's the only one I can think of. Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 All of these bootleg topics reminds me that there used to be an Official Bootleg Topic on the old forums.Might be thinking of this. It's not an official topic per se, but it's the only one I can think of. The one I'm thinking of was in the old BIONICLE Sets forum and was swept away with the rest of the Forum Archive. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Chuck Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 What an odd bootleg. A 1.0 core, 2.0 helm and chest, 3.0 shoulders, and a joker gun? 1 Quote The Chirox Codex Chuck's Very Dead Comic Series This is my signature. Exciting, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xabla Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 I went to 5 below about a month ago and they didn't have this. Quote cringe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayliffe Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I remember seeing a really bad Hero Factory knockoff in Poundland once, didn't buy it though Quote "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." - Douglas Adams Twitter Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I remember seeing a really bad Hero Factory knockoff in Poundland once, didn't buy it though Really, I thought bootlegs were only sold on obscure online stores, you think lego would probably do something to them (poundland). 2 Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I've seen these in my local Five Below. Upon close inspection of the boxes, it seems that the creators made VERY minor changes to the Hero Factory molds, such as raised edges on the torso shell. I would assume this is to help obscure the blatant copyright infringement, since it allows them to claim that the designs are their own (though, not having seen the products out-of-package, for all I know those changes were only made to the product images and the parts themselves are the same as Lego's). These bootlegs are concerning since they're the first Constraction bootlegs I've seen in my home state of Virginia. I should probably report this to Kevin Hinkle in case he can get word to Lego's legal team. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Gunz Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 That chest piece actually looks pretty rad... but I still hate knock-offs and second party products. Quote tumblr: it's a lovely place to be if you've gone madflickr: mah yummy gross pics mmmPew Pew Pew Pew Pew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I've seen these in my local Five Below. Upon close inspection of the boxes, it seems that the creators made VERY minor changes to the Hero Factory molds, such as raised edges on the torso shell. I would assume this is to help obscure the blatant copyright infringement, since it allows them to claim that the designs are their own (though, not having seen the products out-of-package, for all I know those changes were only made to the product images and the parts themselves are the same as Lego's). These bootlegs are concerning since they're the first Constraction bootlegs I've seen in my home state of Virginia. I should probably report this to Kevin Hinkle in case he can get word to Lego's legal team.If you do so will any legal action only apply to the U.S or will it be taken to all stores suspected of selling them worldwide? Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xabla Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I don't know, but I might pick one up and do a review. Quote cringe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I actually have a bootleg Hero Factory and its called POLICE LEGEND and it costed about 8 us dollars at my pharmacy and what i have to say about bootlegs is that they feel different and have exclusive bootlegish pieces like the chest piece and hero core. Quote I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the Matoran Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I've seen these in my local Five Below. Upon close inspection of the boxes, it seems that the creators made VERY minor changes to the Hero Factory molds, such as raised edges on the torso shell. I would assume this is to help obscure the blatant copyright infringement, since it allows them to claim that the designs are their own (though, not having seen the products out-of-package, for all I know those changes were only made to the product images and the parts themselves are the same as Lego's). These bootlegs are concerning since they're the first Constraction bootlegs I've seen in my home state of Virginia. I should probably report this to Kevin Hinkle in case he can get word to Lego's legal team.If you do so will any legal action only apply to the U.S or will it be taken to all stores suspected of selling them worldwide? I doubt anything will affect stores which already have them—I think only a mandatory recall can do anything about them and I think those usually only happen when products have a serious safety issue, rather than simply infringing copyright. If Lego takes any legal action it's likely to target the manufacturers themselves, with a victory ideally forcing the manufacturers to cease production and destroy the rest of their supply. In any case, Kevin responded to my email saying that he had forwarded it to the appropriate people in legal. So hopefully they can do something about these. Edited December 16, 2014 by Lyichir 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozac Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I bought them all a few weeks ago. I'm just now getting into HF and I prefer the older stuff which is harder to find now, so I was excited to find them. Sure the colors and part combos ate kinda off but really the quality isnt horrible...especiall for $3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I bought them all a few weeks ago. I'm just now getting into HF and I prefer the older stuff which is harder to find now, so I was excited to find them. Sure the colors and part combos ate kinda off but really the quality isnt horrible...especiall for $3.Youre lucky in my bootleg i had to waste 8 dollars. Quote I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the Matoran Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozac Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I ahould clarify...rhey they were $3 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahu3.0 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 me to 8 dollars each. Quote I'm just a simple man, trying to make my way in the Matoran Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The HF Brain Attack bootlegs I have from Decool are actually pretty good. All pieces are accurate with the exception of the brain, which is some translucent hard plastic for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manducus Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I remember seeing a really bad Hero Factory knockoff in Poundland once, didn't buy it though Poundland: The land of cheap tat This reminds me. I believe a Youtuber by the name of Ashens actually did a quick review of a Breez knockoff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanohi of jello Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 hah these are hilarious, you gotta love how shameless bootlegs are. Always good for a chuckle. That being said I hate stuff like this because of confused relatives who will buy this instead of the real deal and I'll have to act appreciative despite my dreams being shattered to 39 little knockoff pieces +instructions. haha too good Quote move along. nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Bionicle/HF bootlegs in general can have really cool recolors/new pieces (if they're good quality) for MOCing.Too bad I don't know anywhere where I can buy 'em. Edited January 20, 2015 by Chasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlexander Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It's a bootleg... but I want it... I.. I feel dirty... I want this... for MOC'ing... but I feel dirty... I want it. Quote |"We are the Turaga of the new generation." ~OwlexanderYouTube - Imgur - Flickr - Bionicle RPG Chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Doublebee Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I went to my local mall's toy store hoping to find the new BIONICLE sets. All I found were a few old Ninjago stuff and a bunch of Hero Factory knockoffs.It was a sad day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanohi of jello Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I noticed that the link has been taken down. The site claims it needs to be restocked, but what do you guys think the chances are that the bot factory sets won't be appearing any time soon (like, ever)? Quote move along. nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaT in Rogue Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Ah, bootlegs. Doth your wonders never cease? Or begin? Seriously, why do these guys all have to be so cheap-looking? Cost cutting, I know, but I would think putting SOME effort into the product would get more people to buy them. Of course, that's assuming these people care about anything other than making a quick, easy buck. They clearly do not. Quote "Whether that is right or not...I also...as a Rider...have a wish that I want to fulfill." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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