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 One of my favorite things is delving into the fascinating world of bootlegs and knockoffs. Have you ever been in a Toys R Us store and saw a package of Spider-man, Batman, Superman, a yellow Spider-man, and Shrek in the same package labeled "JUSTICE WARRIORS" for less than a dollar? Did a neon-purple and piss-yellow Michelangelo from TMNT with his face melted off catch your eye in the same store? Did you ever buy nondescript DVDs off Craigslist and when you played them, it turned out to be an off-centered 240p version of Pulp Fiction? Do you have fond memories of playing Mario 10 where it was actually Adventure Island but with Mario's sprite from SMB3? If you have answered yes to any of the above, you have encountered a bootleg. Bootlegs are in essence unofficial/unlicensed and illegal copies of existing things, especially media, typically in much lower quality than the original. Though Bootleg/knockoff toys are my personal favorites of this bizarre world, such oddities are not limited to just toys. Almost anything can be a bootleg, from fireworks, to jeans, to snacks and CDs. Buying a bootleg hurts the legitimate manufactures because they just lost a sale from the consumer buying an identical knockoff, and sometimes buying a bootleg hurts the consumer, depending on the product bought and how unsafe it is from heavily discounted manufacturing and a clear disregard of safety. Bootlegs come in many different forms. Some are blatant, cheaply made cashgrabs that are piggy-backing off the success of the real things, while others are shining gemstones in the rough, but probably not for the reasons you'd expect. THE GOOD "Good" In the sense that they are very identical to the original product, can fool the uninformed, and/or probably isn't that bad in the end. And also because they can be unintentionally badass.  1940's unlicensed Spanish Batman and Robin comics, where Batman is a shirtless stud and Robin is a gun-toting sidekick. Hey, why not? Whose gonna stop you anyway?  Chinese Thomas the Train crossed with Transformers, resulting in TRANSFORMABLE THOMAS. This is just like one of my Japanese animes!  If the new Mad Max does not include the MIGHTY CAR, I'll be thoroughly disappointed. THE BAD The category most bootlegs typically fall under. These are very obvious, cheaply made, copyright-infringing things from the bowels of a small factory far from the stores they are being sold in.  It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Specialman! Superman? Never heard of him! Specialman is the popular hero all the children like, right?  "I have seen some poo poo."  I am king of all I survey! Or am I? THE UGLY Not all bootlegs and knockoffs are created equal. Some are horrible, albino two-tone monstrosities, while others have appeared to be birthed straight from a steel refinery.  The adventures of Batman and Robin: Toxic Avenger style!  Disney's Sequel to Aladdin, Aladdin Colouring Book, probably won't be as good as the original.  Modern and elegant in fashion indeed. Maybe my own ideas of modern and elegant in fashion are wrong, and maybe I need to development own elephant space. Or not. Some are beyond any categorization:  No comment. Whether a bootleg is "good", "bad", or "ugly" and is either trash or an invaluable collectible is up to you. So in short, post and discuss any of your favorite bootlegs or knockoffs.
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RandomFerret posted:You want to talk Sonic the Hedgehog bags? gently caress I'm finding more things the more I'm staring at it, it's like looking at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
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Jun 24, 2016 21:30
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I found something. I found another something. 
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Jun 27, 2016 16:50
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LostCosmonaut posted:On a similar note; Good thing it is labeled as a "TOY", otherwise I would have never figured out what this artifact is!
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Jun 29, 2016 01:15
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Who is the superior cop? Robert Cop, OR...  MOBIL COP?
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Jun 29, 2016 01:34
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 420 snype bootleg threads all day every day with sad superman 
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Jul 1, 2016 17:59
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Choco1980 posted:I...kinda want that toy. But do you also want these? 
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Jul 9, 2016 17:11
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I see your Illusion State, and raise you TOYS MADE IN CHINA
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Jul 13, 2016 20:21
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Finding Nemo was pretty good. I heard they made a sequel. Let's check it out! Erm, well... quote:- Main fish befriends a group of friendly “ugly” fish, including a rockfish, Anglerfish, lumpfish, blobfish, goblin shark, and a fat seahorse (the highest tier of fishes) Bonus picture:  Taken from here.
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Jul 18, 2016 16:07
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18 IN 1? Are there multiple movies involved? Kheldarn posted:
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Aug 7, 2016 02:17
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"Hmm, yes."
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Aug 15, 2016 02:47
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Behold: bootleg bonanza!           And last, but not least: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgl6K1Qecg These could make for some great avatars.
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Aug 28, 2016 03:22
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I like to imagine one of those cartoon bombs exploded in his face and he is happy with the result that he is still alive.
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Sep 1, 2016 18:45
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Choco1980 posted:This channel is amazing. The nursery rhyme stuff is one of the more recent internet phenomenons, especially the finger family versions. See all those millions of views, but few comments, and even fewer intelligible comments that you can make out and read? These videos are being automatically generated and watched so that whoever owns the videos can make a ton of money off of ad clicks and views. That doesn't mean people don't watch it, it means majority of views are structurally made by artificial intelligence. Rows of computers set up to watch it, refresh, then go to the next one. All for that sweet,sweet, advertisement and high viewcount purchased by view bots revenue. tl;dr ad fraud endgame.
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Sep 2, 2016 22:03
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graybook posted:So does that explain why, for a little while, this Johny Johny Yes Papa nursery rhyme was big? I swear I'd never heard it in childhood but like last year or whatever there were so many versions on YouTube. Pretty much. Here's my favorite video from the phenomenon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_KxO1ABko
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Sep 2, 2016 23:16
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Don't forget the other famous heroes assemble! 
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Sep 14, 2016 18:51
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Nckdictator posted:There's something off about this bootleg Spanish comic's art. I'm the peas on top of the cake. Actually no, i'm the taxidermist's crown jewel ewok that was placed in the party. Actually, all of them are probably taxidermied.
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Sep 18, 2016 01:13
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Red_October_7000 posted:
Hell yeah, we're getting into bootleg/knock off guns now. The story behind the Chinese ones are actually really cool. It can be summed up as a bunch of warlords bought a bunch of guns from Europe, gave them to workers , and said "Make me more of these." even though the workers did not quite understand the pieces' function or how the guns worked. Best description would be items made by a skilled machinist (generally), but did not know anything about guns. Here's a good example of what they generally are, and the same guy has a 23 minute video on a bunch more if you're interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtFPgu82f1c Now, here's more bootlegs.       A supposedly pirated version of Action 52? gently caress it why not? Pastry of the Year posted:Definitely, I think. This is cool.
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Sep 21, 2016 16:07
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Voice or Musical?
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Oct 1, 2016 18:38
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Less corn chat, and more bootlegs on the double, Robin! On the double! Bonus tmnt:  With in an in-depth review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bYMCRLB1o EorayMel has a new favorite as of 19:40 on Oct 8, 2016 |
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Oct 8, 2016 19:34
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Ashens returns to his roots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KDz35vGzW0 Better have a snack with it!
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Oct 19, 2016 04:16
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Hirayuki posted:Posted to Engrish.com today: The hand can swing up and DOWN?! Where do I buy this!
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Oct 25, 2016 01:55
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Oh boy, one of these things! Try not to starve/bore it to death!
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Oct 29, 2016 19:31
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I found my favorite game.
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Oct 30, 2016 16:36
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mmmmm now those are good bootlegs.
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Nov 13, 2016 16:40
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I found an online version of a wartime Vietnam Adam West Batman bootleg comic. You can read it here. http://www.ep.tc/batman-in-vietnam/index.html
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Nov 23, 2016 16:37
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You know that new Pokemon gen 8 stuff with Alolan forms? There's more!
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Dec 5, 2016 19:07
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Merry Christmas, my bootleg thread son!   
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Dec 26, 2016 05:20
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Dreddout posted:Alternatively, make it the background of pyf! I second this 
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Dec 27, 2016 01:16
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El Estrago Bonito posted:Specifically that's a really strong Hong Kong accent. I am very happy this is the first video of 2017 to me.
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Jan 1, 2017 06:22
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Dreddout posted:Listen buddy, it's either bootleg minions or drone strikes. Why not have both? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxzXS2AnJsc
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Jan 3, 2017 05:52
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 This is a breaking news report: knockoff threads have been spotted in GBS: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3804020 view with caution as they may not comply with SA safety standards. here is some good poo poo from the thread 
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Jan 4, 2017 18:03
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I'm cummins.
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Jan 7, 2017 19:14
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It's a bootleg of a bootleg, which means that post is actually doing this thread proud.
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Jan 8, 2017 22:37
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2015 Hot Toys Suit Free Shipping An Suit Electric Gun Toy Gun Set Pistol Submachine Gun Sniper Rifle Gun Boy Gift
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Jan 14, 2017 02:05
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We're going back to the prohibition era, boys. I think...
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Jan 17, 2017 17:14
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Look ye here, gaze and despair!        The something awful special.   
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Jan 22, 2017 07:36
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Super Mario Odyssey looking good.
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Jan 23, 2017 07:02
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mmm now that's some good bootleg material right there.
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I'm ME WANT BAMBOO
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