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08-13-2020, 10:46 AM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
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Not sure if there is another thread that covers this, so if this is a duplicate please let me know.
I've been going through my stuff and noticed the usual suspects being broken or missing and when I hit online sellers, they want pieces of gold for their pieces of plastic! I know that there are some repro pieces being made: 1. Some WHALE fins 2. MOBAT machine gun 3. Listen N'Fun Backpack, mines, and detector 4. HYDROFOIL Plastic lens for search light 5. Missing microphones for various figures I'm sure there's more (this is what I could quickly recall) Questions: 1. Does anyone make the extension piece for the Toss N' Cross? Mine cracked and it was always one of my favorite vehicles. 2. How popular or reviled are the repro's? Clearly not to be used to dupe anyone, rather to complete certain figures or vehicles.
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08-13-2020, 03:14 PM | #2 |
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Not sure if there is another thread that covers this, so if this is a duplicate please let me know.
I've been going through my stuff and noticed the usual suspects being broken or missing and when I hit online sellers, they want pieces of gold for their pieces of plastic! I know that there are some repro pieces being made: 1. Some WHALE fins 2. MOBAT machine gun 3. Listen N'Fun Backpack, mines, and detector 4. HYDROFOIL Plastic lens for search light 5. Missing microphones for various figures I'm sure there's more (this is what I could quickly recall) Questions: 1. Does anyone make the extension piece for the Toss N' Cross? Mine cracked and it was always one of my favorite vehicles. 2. How popular or reviled are the repro's? Clearly not to be used to dupe anyone, rather to complete certain figures or vehicles. |
08-13-2020, 04:19 PM | #3 |
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Not sure if there is another thread that covers this, so if this is a duplicate please let me know.
I've been going through my stuff and noticed the usual suspects being broken or missing and when I hit online sellers, they want pieces of gold for their pieces of plastic! I know that there are some repro pieces being made: 1. Some WHALE fins 2. MOBAT machine gun 3. Listen N'Fun Backpack, mines, and detector 4. HYDROFOIL Plastic lens for search light 5. Missing microphones for various figures I'm sure there's more (this is what I could quickly recall) Questions: 1. Does anyone make the extension piece for the Toss N' Cross? Mine cracked and it was always one of my favorite vehicles. 2. How popular or reviled are the repro's? Clearly not to be used to dupe anyone, rather to complete certain figures or vehicles. I already make repro parts for the Mauler, Skystriker, Flagg, and some others. Check my links in my sig and my eBay page to see how my repros look. They won't be mistaken for originals but I keep them pretty accurate.
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08-14-2020, 07:36 AM | #4 |
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Sounds good. I'll shoot you a PM for mailing info.
Thanks!
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08-14-2020, 03:59 PM | #5 |
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ive gotten some repro parts and accessories. most are top-notch. the only one I didnt like was the repro 1985 Snake Eyes sword it was really flimsy. so that is the only one I dont recommend. I even got repro crimson guard guns and they were really high quality. better than paying the crazy vintage prices. the only one to get vintage is that snake eyes sword. it costed me $25 but it was really worth it.
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08-14-2020, 04:09 PM | #6 |
Cobra Viper
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Thanks for the input. I did not realize how many repro parts were out there!
I've gotten tired of having to pay through the nose for old brittle plastic for the sake of "originality". I don't do that with my old cars. Why do it with my old toys? Anyone else care to add to the list of good or bad repro parts? I just want to be able to complete some vehicles and a few figures without breaking the bank.
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08-23-2020, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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Anyone know where to get repro gun cover for the night raven?
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08-27-2020, 12:22 PM | #8 |
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Let me know if you can't find a repro elsewhere. I don't own a Toss N' Cross but if you want to mail the cracked part and however much of the vehicle it attaches to (so I can test fit a replacement) to me I can model and print a replacement and send it back to you along with your original parts. You just pay postage both ways and the part itself is free.
I already make repro parts for the Mauler, Skystriker, Flagg, and some others. Check my links in my sig and my eBay page to see how my repros look. They won't be mistaken for originals but I keep them pretty accurate. |
08-27-2020, 12:25 PM | #9 |
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I'm still trying to get a mailing address for Zap. Can't wait to have a decent part that is more sturdy. This was one of my favorite toys...
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08-27-2020, 04:30 PM | #10 |
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And there's also anal retentive nerds who somehow prize decades old pieces of plastic as special compared to a reproduction. Nitpicking purists? In toy collecting? Who'd have thought that? |
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