Question about SDCC Rodimus Alternator

[astrana]

Hey folks, I have a question about my recently acquired SDCC Rodimus Alternator. I ordered on Ebay from Hong Kong. 50 CND free shipping.
I am not sure if it's a high quality KO or original.

I have Alternator Mirage, but Rodimus feels lighter. And the chest part ( bottom of the alt mode) is extremely tight, I have to use a pen and apply force to get it flip. some joints makes funny noise when I transform him.

Are these common issues or I got a very high quality KO?

[Tech Spec]

KO.... possibly though I never heard of any Alt Rodimus KO's. Maybe another member can shed more light. Could it be the temperature they were stored in out in HK?

[CobraCommander]

Show us some pics, that should shed some light on this matter?

[cannabisprime]

Yeah, pictures would help in this case. My Alt Rodimus' chest is pretty tight as well though; mind you, it's not so tight that I'd need a pen to move it like you do.

[Clutchburn]

Atually I think there were some ALt Rodimus KO's that came out about 1 year ago. Looked almost exactly the same as the real deal. There was something on TFW 2005 about it.

[astrana]

Squiky Noise



Won't close properly


Really Tight joint. need use tools to open


really tight to move


Hasbroi Takara sign


Suspicious Mark

[down_shift]

Might be because it's sat there for the last three years without movement.

Joints on mine are fine.

[astrana]

^ That's why I am wondering if it's a KO or not

I checked the picture on seibertron

Here is two comparison pictures

Different Font


Different Font again

Can someone chceck their box for me??

Where iis protoman when you need him lol

[Dark Rage]

Are the pics with the Knock of fonts yours or just some website?

You have other Alterators right? Compare the boxes for picture quality, contrast, etc.

Compare the plastic quality btwn your Hot Rod and the other Alternators (Mirage is best of course).

[astrana]

Originally Posted by Dark Rage

Are the pics with the Knock of fonts yours or just some website?

You have other Alterators right? Compare the boxes for picture quality, contrast, etc.

Compare the plastic quality btwn your Hot Rod and the other Alternators (Mirage is best of course).

ya, these pics are mine. I am pretty sure it is a KO now. I am just really suprised that the quality is near perfect