G1 stickers... Reprolabels or Generic?

[brr-icy]

authentic vs anything is pretty easy to tell. the aging comes into play. also some reprolabels are done on different stock for ease of application, and some like wheeljack are done with stronger inks so the colours show.

[Autobot Meister]

Originally Posted by brr-icy

authentic vs anything is pretty easy to tell. the aging comes into play. also some reprolabels are done on different stock for ease of application, and some like wheeljack are done with stronger inks so the colours show.

Thanks! Very helpful info.

[Woodlm]

Originally Posted by Tonestar

I get my stickers from tfkingdom.com and they are just like the originals. They arrive in about a week and are comparably priced. My tf's look so much better thanks to them.

I've used reprolabels in the past and have been happy, but I've been delaying pulling the trigger on Metroplex and Hotspot due to cost of $39 + $3 shipping.

I found TFkingdom's ebay store and they have a 20% of sale. As a matter of fact, I got Metroplex stickers for around $14 and Hot Spot for $1.39 (Hot spot's were on clearance) Total with $1.49 shipping is less that half reprolabels!

So we'll see how they turn out when I finally get them, but if there are no problems, I'll be going to TF Kingdom going forward!

[SleeplessKnight]

I find that certain G1 stickers don't stick very well sometimes and the material is cheap as hell. However the logos and designs are always sharp and crisp.

I've found that the reprolabels stickers are made of a much more durable material however the printing on them sometimes looks more pixelated or blurry when you're comparing them to the originals.

Overall, I prefer the Reprolabels on my figures and keep the intact original stickersheet in storage in the original packaging. If I resell, the new owner can always take the reprolabel off and apply the original stickers.

[razin]

Did anyone else get the 25th Reissue Insecticons? The stickers on mine don't stick at all. They used the plastic type stickers instead of paper, horrible at adhering to the surface.

[Autobot Meister]

Originally Posted by SleeplessKnight

I find that certain G1 stickers don't stick very well sometimes and the material is cheap as hell. However the logos and designs are always sharp and crisp.

I've found that the reprolabels stickers are made of a much more durable material however the printing on them sometimes looks more pixelated or blurry when you're comparing them to the originals.

Overall, I prefer the Reprolabels on my figures and keep the intact original stickersheet in storage in the original packaging. If I resell, the new owner can always take the reprolabel off and apply the original stickers.

Where would one find original G1 stickers?

[Bruticus82]

Originally Posted by Autobot Meister

Where would one find original G1 stickers?

Buying Mint in Sealed Box figures?

Some unapplied G1 stickers do also come on the market from time to time.

[Bruticus82]

Originally Posted by razin

Did anyone else get the 25th Reissue Insecticons? The stickers on mine don't stick at all. They used the plastic type stickers instead of paper, horrible at adhering to the surface.

I've never opened mine...so I couldn't tell you.

[Woodlm]

Originally Posted by Woodlm

I've used reprolabels in the past and have been happy, but I've been delaying pulling the trigger on Metroplex and Hotspot due to cost of $39 + $3 shipping.

I found TFkingdom's ebay store and they have a 20% of sale. As a matter of fact, I got Metroplex stickers for around $14 and Hot Spot for $1.39 (Hot spot's were on clearance) Total with $1.49 shipping is less that half reprolabels!

So we'll see how they turn out when I finally get them, but if there are no problems, I'll be going to TF Kingdom going forward!

Well, I got the Metroplex and Hot Spot decals yesterday and applied them this morning. The way they are printed and cut makes them less forgiving than G1 or Reprolabels. Even thought the price is way better, if you don't have steady hands or place one in the wrong direction, your screwed.

I can tell you that reprolabels are more "foil" based, thicker and more forgiving. I'm still happy with the TF Kingdom ones, but just double check before you apply them!

[Autobot Meister]

Originally Posted by Woodlm

Well, I got the Metroplex and Hot Spot decals yesterday and applied them this morning. The way they are printed and cut makes them less forgiving than G1 or Reprolabels. Even thought the price is way better, if you don't have steady hands or place one in the wrong direction, your screwed.

I can tell you that reprolabels are more "foil" based, thicker and more forgiving. I'm still happy with the TF Kingdom ones, but just double check before you apply them!

Thanks for the info!