[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Vintage collectors beware, as there are three more Generation 1 Transformers remakes about to hit the market. Generation 1 Sideswipe, Red Alert and Protectobots Combiner Defensor are the latest Generation 1 characters to receive the knock off treatment. Defensor is relatively easy to identify as a remake by his lack of factory applied stickers (though seeing them in package might prove tricky). Check out a feedback thread by TFW member MegaMoonMan on this set for more information. Likewise, Sideswipe and Red Alert also lack their factory applied stickers - Sideswipe lacks the black chevrons on the side of the car, while Red Alert lacks the "Fire Chief" decals on his doors. Fortunately, both of these details are clearly visible through the front window of the box.

Remember, these products are not officially endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy and therefore have not been through the same quality control processes that official Transformers merchandise has to meet before being released into the market.

Original Source: Buyer Beware - Three More Generation 1 Knockoffs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.