Headmaster Head: Lione comparison with knockoff Lione

And i recently managed to get my hands on the headmaster heads….

Afterwhich, i went to get myself a knockoff Lione…reason being i want to see for myself the differences between the KO and the real deal.

and here are the comparison pictures…

Original is the top piece…the view from the right shows not much of a difference…frightening similarities...

From this side, the KO piece showed through the inferior pins...

Front view does not show any significant differences...

Nor does the headmaster face view…but fortunately there are no takara stamping on the KO...

Head mode views are similar...

Closeup of the headmaster face…here you can see the original on the left has a Takara 87 stamping right below the chin whereas the KO does not…solely based on this, one can differentiate.

Some other differences, the KO has an additional flash point whereas the original does not.

I don't really know how many versions of KO are there, so i can't confirm if all the KO does not come with the takara stamping. but if some of them do, then it would be very difficult to tell them apart. Unlike other bigger sized KOs, these headmasters heads have very little differences, even the details, lines, edges are terrifying similar. Just by looking at a KO piece, it is very very difficult to tell.

My suggestion for all those who intend to get these headmasters heads is to get them from a reliable source, try not to get them loose (not foolproof as the KO can be put into a box as decoy) and do a lot of homework before getting them especially off ebay.

My experience, didn't do enough homework and was too lazy to check when getting a set of Vintage Insecticons…a couple of weeks later, after i have the time, i took out the toys and realized that the bubbles were all KO and the toys after checking…seemed KO too…fortunately the seller refunded me after i went through all the evidence with him…it's good luck on my part but i learnt a lesson as well..

Hong Kong Toy Hunting

Yup, was in Hong Kong a about 5 days last week, of course managed to free up some time for toy hunting...didn't know alot of places to hunt...so went back to the place where my buddy showed me....In's Point. Its very near to the MTR Yau Ma Tei Station Exit A2....Less than a minute's walk from the exit.

Walked around the building...basically the shops on the 1st and 2nd floor sells collectibles, mainly toys...here's some Hot Toys ( 12" figures)

The highly coveted Iron Man Mark I...but will not be anymore once its reissued!! Hahaha

One of the few if not the only shop that has Transformers Vintage...Nice Superion Giftset, Vintage Kabayas, Scorponok...

Fortress Maximus C-114, Piranacon giftset, some pretenders....the empty space in front of Fortress Maximus previously stood what i bought...hehehe

D-311 Black Zarak, 02 x Victory Saber giftsets, God Ginrai, some lucky draw stuff...

Walking further led me to this! Thundercats Sword Of Omens!! Have been wanting this since young! Asked the price and found out that they brought in this from Europe then they customised the lights and did some repaint to it...the costs was too unjustifiable for me to buy...so gave up...anyway, i came back to Singapore and bought one of ebay...hehehe

After In's point, on another day, went over to Toys R Us....tons of Dragon year Ultimate Optimus prime....

special items counter carries, Encore Twincast/Soundblaster, Commenmorative Rodimus Prime/Sideswipe.

Another corner hides Encore Devastator, MP-10 Convoy, Henkei Rodimus, Disney label Mickey mouse...

Not impressive at all...and the prices area really crappy...you can forget toys R us if you're looking for reasonably priced transformers...

Went back to In's point after Toys R Us and wallah...they have new vintages!

C-306 RoadKing (dont know if i got the number right), C-112 Autobot Clones, black animated optimus prime...

C-131 Raiden Giftset!!

Last day, went to Sham Sui Po for a meal...along the streets were lined with shops selling toys and lotsa KO transformers...

Well, that's all for me this round...if you need to know where exactly is In's point, i'd be glad to guide...just gimme a holla...next up, my hauls in Hong Kong...

Classics Starscream vs KO Classics Starscream

Bought a KO Classics/Universe Deluxe Starscream.

And i have a MOSC original piece. Made comparisons and here are the differences i found.

Original on the left. Rocket launchers are faced in the correct direction. Missiles are facing upwards.

KO on the right, the rocket launchers are installed in the opposite direction and one of the missles is packed in the wrong direction.

Artwork look terrifying similar....

Original at the top. "Each Sold Separately" is printed

KO does not have "Each Sold Separately"

Original at the top. Corners are normal.

KO at the bottom, corners are rounded.

Original on the right. Megatron and Decepticon word has "All rights reserved" logo.

Original at the top. Number imprinted is clear and up to mark.

KO at the bottom, number imprint is crappy.

Original on the right. Groove is available at knee.

KO on the left, no groove.

Original at the top. No number imprint on the right leg.

KO on the bottom, there is a slight number imprint. but not significant.

Transformers KO Clear Universe Starscream

Recently, got this piece of knockoff....Clear Universe Starscream

Mold is from the Henkei/Universe Starscream, deluxe sized.

i'm a fan of this mold, so it doesnt matter if its a KO....and this clear version is somewhat cool...

bought 2 pieces in fact, the other came with a defect which they offered to replace the faulty part...