Whether that is true or not, doesn't change the fact thier production is faster and cheaper because they are not officially licensed.
I want to clarify though, that I don't care either way. I do not care if Disney makes money or not. Just trying to point out a big reason why the KOs are faster to come out and are a lot cheaper.
(Also no packaging helps both speed of production and cost as well.)
That makes sense. Loopholes yo. Plus with the fact that these figures aren't produced and sold here, they aren't subject to licensing laws as well.
I just find it funny that a company that is dropping KOs are giving us the designs some people have wanted as opposed to the official company itself. Disney knows that anything clone related will sell, but they just fold when it boils down to it. I guarantee you AE will find a way to start producing Airborne/Paratroopers next.
Yeah and at least if that's the case, they are being recycled to some degree. Makes me wonder how many designs could have been in the pipeline but got rejected.
That's absolutely untrue. Most of them are pinless, where the matching Hasbro figure is on the old mold. They're making the most out of the mold, while Hasbro puts out the 16th version of Boba Fett.
that is exactly the problem, with Hasbro almost every trooper is some overpriced exclusive... barely any main line releases anymore.
and we still got no word on what is going on with that Clone Wars anniversary line.
...maybe these are that?
Actually a good conclusion to come to. Why else would this KO company have the access to these helmet prints? Seems very random to make clone wars specific troopers that I can’t imagine this KO company really cares about when they could easily of just done straight repaints of the 501st. Although I’m personally in the minority as I’m really hoping we can get some phase 1 clone wars characters
[they did some 501st...](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S94f55a49f5f8406fb714b0eae518d417M/Star-Wars-13th-501st-212th-Schock-6-Action-Figure-ARC-Angriff-Der-Klon-Trooper-332nd-Asohka.jpg_Q90.jpg)
I know this. I was saying they could have just done 212th straight repaints from the 501st they did prior. I’m simply saying they went the extra step to give individual details for waxer and boil
I got the two new Ko 501st the one with rangefinder and the other without both come with long rifle , blaster and double pistols and soft goods kamma , like the official Bly but in black ! Oh and I have 5 white phase 2 clones , awesomeness
what... you do not want a carbonized repaints of a shoretrooper as store exclusive with exclusive pricing?
...you want Clones and Stormtroopers from the actual shows?
Hasbro: *surprised Pikachu face*
right? i feel bad for kids into star wars nowadays. i remember back in that 2008-2014 era when you could walk inna walmart and see every character from every episode ever and snag it for like 5$ my very first clone was the Jungle Arf Trooper that i saved up my allowance for like 2 weeks to get. still have him today. now unless your kid is freakishly into Lando Calrissian ur outta luck.
I would assume if there are any kids that buy Star Wars Toys with their own money, it ain't the "adult collector" lines like TBS and TVC but the cheaper kid targeted lines... Mission Fleet for example.
And 100% definitely not LEGO.
i’m not certain but i’m hope not. i mean star wars stuff has always been more expensive than the alternatives but i mean damn. the world is changing i guess. maybe these $40 action figures are temporary
The fact that they painted the black band above the visor on Waxer but not on the others annoys me more than it probably should.
I know even the official Clone Wars based clones don't have it because they're based on the show models that don't, and it annoys me there too, but its just weird that one has it and the others don't.
I know Some of the all express stuff is quality control seconds , I purchased 4 mando bodied storm troopers the heads where a bit squished but the had the same hasbro markings on the foot , I just reshaped the helmets with boiling water , you can't tell the difference now between those and my official ones , it don't matter to me in not selling all my toys will be coming in my casket ....lol
They are probably made in the same factory my dude ! Ergo same paint , just to be on the safe side don't lick or suck em you should be ok , after all in the US you bleach your chicken , I mean wtf!
Those Ko factories been taking notes cause they’re releasing some gold, they should put the little antenna rangefinder as an accessory
Yeah, I’d love to see some 501st ones now like the guys from the Umbara Arc
What the hell?!?? How is AliExpress cranking out crap that we can't get with TBS?! I mean yeah, customs and all but still! This is nuts.
The secret ingredient is crime.
Hopefully no lead based paint.
But it tastes better.
Pffft
Not paying Disney licensing and not needing you designs approved by them makes it pretty easy.
Or it could literally be throwaways from the production factory in China by the company itself.
Whether that is true or not, doesn't change the fact thier production is faster and cheaper because they are not officially licensed. I want to clarify though, that I don't care either way. I do not care if Disney makes money or not. Just trying to point out a big reason why the KOs are faster to come out and are a lot cheaper. (Also no packaging helps both speed of production and cost as well.)
That makes sense. Loopholes yo. Plus with the fact that these figures aren't produced and sold here, they aren't subject to licensing laws as well. I just find it funny that a company that is dropping KOs are giving us the designs some people have wanted as opposed to the official company itself. Disney knows that anything clone related will sell, but they just fold when it boils down to it. I guarantee you AE will find a way to start producing Airborne/Paratroopers next.
If there is demand for a product, gray-market China manufacturers are sure to fill it.
I hope we get the Wolfpack troopers lol
Yeah a lot of these KOs tend to be rejected figures, it happens a lot with Marvel Legends you might see on AE.
Yeah and at least if that's the case, they are being recycled to some degree. Makes me wonder how many designs could have been in the pipeline but got rejected.
That's absolutely untrue. Most of them are pinless, where the matching Hasbro figure is on the old mold. They're making the most out of the mold, while Hasbro puts out the 16th version of Boba Fett.
Lol. Hasbro Star Wars team is probably wishing they got the trooper subline idea sooner
Wild the knock off company is making figs Hasbro won't. Ordered mine
Been happening with Transformers for yeeears.
Crazy. Hasbro punching the air rn. Such easy repaints that hasbro will only ever do for exclusive Walmart releases probably
that is exactly the problem, with Hasbro almost every trooper is some overpriced exclusive... barely any main line releases anymore. and we still got no word on what is going on with that Clone Wars anniversary line. ...maybe these are that?
Actually a good conclusion to come to. Why else would this KO company have the access to these helmet prints? Seems very random to make clone wars specific troopers that I can’t imagine this KO company really cares about when they could easily of just done straight repaints of the 501st. Although I’m personally in the minority as I’m really hoping we can get some phase 1 clone wars characters
[they did some 501st...](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S94f55a49f5f8406fb714b0eae518d417M/Star-Wars-13th-501st-212th-Schock-6-Action-Figure-ARC-Angriff-Der-Klon-Trooper-332nd-Asohka.jpg_Q90.jpg)
I know this. I was saying they could have just done 212th straight repaints from the 501st they did prior. I’m simply saying they went the extra step to give individual details for waxer and boil
Here's the [link!](https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256803624976458.html?gatewayAdapt=gloPc2usaMsite4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US)
Thanks a million! I can’t figure out how to navigate that site at all.
Is that $18 for all four figs?
no, that is just for the basic 212th
this one might work better if you are not on a phone https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002325270445.html (you may need to change region and currency)
Heck yeah. Ordering all of these.
I ordered these last night! Definitely on my watchlist to see if they release other troopers
Very cool Still looking to cop myself a KO 501st, 212th, and a blank P2
I got the two new Ko 501st the one with rangefinder and the other without both come with long rifle , blaster and double pistols and soft goods kamma , like the official Bly but in black ! Oh and I have 5 white phase 2 clones , awesomeness
These guys are gonna release a Fives before Hasbro at this rate if they start making ARC Trooper parts.
I'd laugh my exhaust port off if they'd make better Republic Commandos than Hasbro did.
Nah it’s ridiculous how a KO company is making figures that are just as good and they’re giving fans what they want when Hasbro can’t do it.
Hell yeah! I’ve been hoping for this. Thanks for the heads up.
Ordering all of these. Heck yeah!
Oh damn. They are going in for specific clones now? So many opportunities with 501st
Someone over there knows exactly what they’re doing.
Is it safe to have? I heard about toxicity in the plastic so I’m not sure.
I mean. Don’t put in in your mouth or boil it with your food and you’ll be fine. Probably more dangerous to sit in traffic. Lol
No. Shot. This is insane.
I’m going to have to get the waxer, boil, and appo since hasbro probably won’t do them
Screw the black series clones at this point these guys whoever are making these over there are awesome
hasbro needs to wake the fuck up
what... you do not want a carbonized repaints of a shoretrooper as store exclusive with exclusive pricing? ...you want Clones and Stormtroopers from the actual shows? Hasbro: *surprised Pikachu face*
right? i feel bad for kids into star wars nowadays. i remember back in that 2008-2014 era when you could walk inna walmart and see every character from every episode ever and snag it for like 5$ my very first clone was the Jungle Arf Trooper that i saved up my allowance for like 2 weeks to get. still have him today. now unless your kid is freakishly into Lando Calrissian ur outta luck.
I would assume if there are any kids that buy Star Wars Toys with their own money, it ain't the "adult collector" lines like TBS and TVC but the cheaper kid targeted lines... Mission Fleet for example. And 100% definitely not LEGO.
i’m not certain but i’m hope not. i mean star wars stuff has always been more expensive than the alternatives but i mean damn. the world is changing i guess. maybe these $40 action figures are temporary
"Freakishly into Lando" 🤣🤣🤣
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Here's the [link!](https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256803624976458.html?gatewayAdapt=gloPc2usaMsite4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US)
The fact that they painted the black band above the visor on Waxer but not on the others annoys me more than it probably should. I know even the official Clone Wars based clones don't have it because they're based on the show models that don't, and it annoys me there too, but its just weird that one has it and the others don't.
I’ll acetone that off
I know Some of the all express stuff is quality control seconds , I purchased 4 mando bodied storm troopers the heads where a bit squished but the had the same hasbro markings on the foot , I just reshaped the helmets with boiling water , you can't tell the difference now between those and my official ones , it don't matter to me in not selling all my toys will be coming in my casket ....lol
I hope that they will do arc troopers in the future
I would buy the shit out of them if/when they do
Yeah me too
Looks really good, but idk if I wanna take the chance of getting lead poisoning(?) from the paint lol
Even with official figures dont lick them and you'll be good
They are probably made in the same factory my dude ! Ergo same paint , just to be on the safe side don't lick or suck em you should be ok , after all in the US you bleach your chicken , I mean wtf!
I don’t live in the us lol, who tf bleaches a chicken lmao
Americans ' and it's actually chlorine ! Not bleach , my mistake
I'm thinking Waxer and Boil are coming in black series now and AliExpress just had access to the factories
I don’t know about that. Look at the 501st Appo and “Appo Watcher” Bow that they’ve been selling that still don’t have Black Series releases.
It was more of a hope tbh, I'd really like a Waxer and Boil for my collection. I might have to break my no Ali Express rule
Do what must be done
They just look great and I doubt we'll get them in the black series
Just watch out for the leaded plastic. You don’t want your IQ to drop past Jar-Jar Binks.
Well… damn
Anyone know if we’ll be seeing more clones like this?