Not being a Gudam person, I had to look up TT Hongli, and as someone who doesn't have a problem with knockoffs provided people know what they're getting, I wouldn't object to you reviewing them, so long as you're honest. But that's just my approach to knockoffs.
Also, just as a side note, this is the first I've heard of a toy reviewer getting products to review from a company. Usually it's retailers.
Of course, both cost and quality are as subjective as moral values, and for this reason more KO reviews should be on YouTube; reviews that rely on good quality pictures and video, rather than subjective comments, because, at the moment, the only way one can decide if KO quality is up to their personal standards is to buy one, risking disappointment. Therefore, KO reviews are as valuable as any other. In the end the decision to buy a KO is up to the values and standards of each one of us.
There is a lot of focus on copyright and the ethical issues behind supporting bootlegs. However, whether we like it or not, TT continue to make and sell their KOs and some modellers buy them. Others question the morals of those who do, saying that no one should buy bootlegs on moral grounds. And although that is reason enough for them, a lot of people find that cost outweighs any ethical issues. To make this discussion personal to more modellers, we should focus on cost and product quality.
To be honest... I hate TT hongli.. I dislike bootlegs with a passion. If you do them.. Its up to you. I will keep watching the videos because you do a great job at them. I will just end up ignoring your TT hongli reviews because I do not care about them.
If you want to review it go ahead. We know its a KO and treat it as such. If its good quality fine say so. If its a piece of garbage, then also come out and say it. If people un-sub because you are giving your honest opinion about something that's their issue. Personally I'd like to see the kits reviewed.
PS - You should go to Bandai and let them know you received said offer and let them know your dilemma. Maybe their marketing department could send you a counter offer!
I'm here just to keep up with you buddy. That being said, I understand your dilemma. However, you are a reviewer. If this knock-off stuff is crap, review it as crap. If it's great stuff, let people know. Who cares if it's pirated. In the world of free trade, it is those that that produce the best product at a reasonable price that grow their base. Fanboys need to realize that reviews offer knowledge of a product and not support of a company's practices! Take the free stuff!
You know what, review the kit and fulfill your commitment. But don't get sucked into the MoAr free stuFf 4 goOd reeVusE, mentality. Too often it seems some reviewers spend most of the video plugging their sponsors instead of giving an honest review.
BACK TO YOUR ROOTS. I think you are getting distracted by things like number of subs, fan bases, etc. The importance and appeal to your videos is that you're just a normal guy who is passionate about the subject matter. Forget about who is sending you what and who you're trying to please. Only review something if you want to. Knockoffs, choc. skittles, whatever just make sure its from a genuine place in YOUR heart.
Dude, I've been a fan of yours for a long time. Not just the kits, but the off roading, all that stuff. Out of all the reviewers I watch, you're the one I think I could just hang out, drink a beer and shoot the shit with. I know it's tempting with the free stuff, but please don't. Model builiding is about quality, not quantity. Do your vid, because you said you would, then blast it to pieces with a large caliber for all those Bandai designers that worked hard to design the real kit.
In regard to this issue, do what you feel you need to do. If you wanna review the KO's and get freebies out of it, more power to ya. I am sure you can deck 'em out with some neat paint apps and make 'em look good.
So people are purists, but then there are those that will get those and they need reviews to make a decision, so go for it.
Also, more Transformer videos would be awesome, but first and foremost do what you want to do.
INVEST MONEY INTO THE BEST THEY COULD GO DOWN HILL AND THE PRODUCT MIGHT HAVE QUALITY FLAWS BUT WE ALSO NEED TO SHOW THEM THAT THERE ARE OTHER SOURSES OUT THERE THAT WE CAN OBTAIN THE PRODUCT FROM AND KEEP THE PRICES LOW
DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY ITS THE BUILD OF THE MODEL THAT WE LOVE NOT THE BRAND OF MODEL I MEAN WHAY ABOUT STUFF LIKE B-CLUB NOBODY BITCHES ABOUT THAT STUFF AND RESIN KITS ITS ABOUT THE GUNDAM AND MECHS NOT I REPEAT NOT ABOUT THE BRAND NOT TO SAY THAT I DONT BELEIVE BANDI IS KING BECAUSE THEY ARE . THEY ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST AND THE CREAM OF THE CROP WE'RE HERE BECAUSE WE SHARE AN INTREST NOT BECAUSE OF A BAND AND I KNOW WHY PEOPLE ARE GETTING MAD ITS BECAUSE IF WE DONT
@6claws1ace B-Club is officially licensed. Original resin kits are officially licensed. They pay HUGE sums of money to enable them to sell very limited amounts of kits. They are a labor of love.
Don't you dare compare them to bootlegs.
Recast resin kits are very different; often there is no original available, so there is no alternative. They're still not something to be proud of.
TT Hongli is NOT another source. They COPY Bandai.
there's nothing wrong with a little endorsement, i believe you wont let your judgement be clouded by some free stuff, if it's good or not you'll tell us regardless
I watch reviews (from people who's opinion I trust, like you) to find out if something is good and worth getting, or not. KO or not, if it's good, I want to know about it! Same goes for if it's a bad product. Times are tough for a lot of people right now, and reviews are essential if you want to avoid wasting money on something sub-par. It sounds like they are more then willing to have you post an honest opinion on their stuff, and that's a good sign. You won't lose me bro.
@DavidPrime83 Yeah, because if we want something, that makes stealing alright.
I'm not trying to be offensive or anything, I just think that people haven't given the issue enough thought. Bootlegs hurt the industry and the hobby, especially when it comes to a company like Bandai, which is practically magnanimous, with low prices and fantastic quality (The only issue being their near-monopoly in Japan's hobby industry, but that's a different issue).
@Grarrgle Where in my comment do you see Stealing that's one he// of a jump there Skippy, and that Hurting the the industry and hobby you talk about I am not saying he should get Bootlegs Exclusively , most collectors don't do that, and in the case of gundam models we get bootlegs for customization means, and some time "KO" offer something that we cant get normally Like Jumbo size devastators. Frankly All i was saying that If he wants to get them he is free to do as he wishes.
@DavidPrime83 It's not actually much of a jump. You're not exactly stealing, more assisting the bootlegger in doing so, but to such an extent (Seeing as how you'll have weighed the options of buying the original vs. buying the bootleg) that you'd be able to be judged under the same offence.
If you buy a bootleg for ANY reason, you are funding bootleggers, allowing them to keep taking advantage of both their country's lax law and the amount of work model companies put into their products.
you know really am going to say good for it bro. lets be all serious here, are we not all watching ppl lik bikertrashwolf who give us videos on model kits, the love of seeing them building them. painting them decals i love building models no matter what they are i have not done a knock off but you know what. i dont care because i would do it for the love of painting building creating so what its knock off its free right now. and everyone needs a hobby and who would not love to not pay for kits
I understand your problem. A lot of people are against knock-offs , including me, but free kits are always good in a hobby that is so expensive.
On the subject of unsubscribing, I've been thinking of doing that because I came here for the gundam review and you haven't been doing that lately. Getting free kits would meen that there'll be more videos but I'm not sure if I would like them.
I really don't want you to suffer the same fate as prime92 since you're really an awesome guy.
I would go for it dude! A lot of KO's suck but free is free. People are always going to freak out about shit like this because they think you're "selling out" or some nonsense like that. Making those people happy is not worth your time.
Whenever I make videos, I do and say whatever I want and if anyone has a problem with it then they can send a complaint to the BiteMe box. Your channel is YOURS first and foremost!
As for me, I'm watching your videos one way or another so thumbs up!
go for it. reviews of knockoffs well let people know if they are worth getting or why to stay away from them. as for your videos post what ever you want.
I say whatever dude! As a tf fan I'll review real TFs and kos.. because there's interest out there.. I don't understand why someone would get mad if you did a KO kit that you got for free..
I've been watching your videos for years. I love your reviews on transformers so much. And I will keep watching every video you plead though I do not always leave comments. as to the free gundam kit, I say why not. Even if it is KO, as long as being objective and being your style, that would still be nice reviews. Regards
Biker im here to back ya up... I understand, we all get busy...the fact that you spent your free time to review energon ironhide a couple of years ago means a lot...but dude we will help push you ...keep up good work with transformer and gundam vids
@thedeicide There's a market for lots of things; hard drugs, pirate DVDs, etc.
You don't advertise illegal goods; especially illegal goods which are unjust. Bandai does a fantastic job keeping standards high and prices low. It's awful to abuse that, in turn reducing the risks companies take (Like Aoshima's fantastic FMP line and Kotobukiya's surprise hit Hoihoi) and raising prices by forcing them to make the money back from the fewer customers through higher prices.
@thedeicide Thanks for the polite (Rare on Youtube!) reply.
What's legal in one country may not be elsewhere (Like the age of consent being twelve in Mexico, while being 16-18 in many other countries).
China is famous for not respecting copyright and patent law; Cola-Cola Vs Pepsi is a case of two products with a VERY similar idea, implemented in a different way (Different patents). What is being done is legal in China, but ILLEGAL INTERNATIONALLY, as near every country obeys copyright law.
@BikerTrashWolf What you need to do is get HD videos up. You also need to post up more videos at more of a consistent rate. Or do like weekly or whatever video series of GunPla only and other video series for other stuff you enjoy. That'll get people to watch your stuff and enjoy. =) I will support you forever man, but please do better videos and don't support TT Hongli.
@BikerTrashWolf Please do not support TT Hongli. And you never know with these companies in like Hong Kong. If it's not a legit business and they sell knock off's, then it's no good. By reviewing these knock off kicks and then linking to their store, you are inadvertently supporting knock off's and Bandai will get furious man. Maybe even risk your YouTube channel being suspended or taken down.
Do it Josh, I completly enjoy your reviews. I think you should go on and do it. remember we play with toys and people that take that to seriously need help. I would enjoy watching you review these kits.
Listen bro! Your a versatile reviewer. You review many brands and types of models! So, its all okay. I ain't a hater but, just non supporter. As to why I don't hate them, its because maximum people out there just can't spend that much to get there hands on OG merchandises. Atleast in this way they get introduced to gunpla and start model making like us. People like us who can spend that much....well they're most welcome too but, in my opinion we all shouldn't hate it so much.You do what u like.
do what makes you happy....you can never please everyone....I would support you I hardly make comments be enjoy ur vids but do what make you happy bro!
Try a couple and gauge it maybe, see how it goes. I think one thing that the higher subscriber based people have is quality, in picture and sound, so maybe try that if you'd like to, upgrading the video quality and sound possibly.
Hey dude, me and my local community has a strong view against bootlegs. I am cool with you doing one or two to compare with Bandai or an anti bootleg campaign. But if you were to support this business it would be an issue. I wouldn’t unsubscribe but just wouldn’t watch the bootleg video because I do really like you. I will respect whatever discussion you make but I will lose a lot of respect if the review want not honest for the sake of your sponsor.
@Grarrgle I know Biker is a casual viewer of my content there is a chance he may know my view from the prime92 debacle. I not here to force my opion but aleast let it be known.
dont worry about the people that are flaping there gums. if you do a good review on a good product then awesome but if its junk then say so. and if you keep reviewing other kits as well not just the tt kits then i dont see you losing any people that really matter.
Sorry i haven't been as active in the comments as i would like to be, but I never knew what to say.
I think you're a pretty decent guy and i like all the videos you make. (more truck videos please). But I don't think that you should do the TT hongli deal. Its a real lightning rod of a topic, and I feel you'll be inundated with hate and no one deserves that. It's awesome that someone wanted to sponsor you, though.
I think a good gauge of your current subscribers are through a week's worth of views on a given video, give or take 20%. We're all busy, some have work...some have school. hehe. Even then, it might not be a good indication.
I say, review the kit since you got it for free and you made the commitment already.
In my opinion, KO kits are at the discretion of the buyer. In some ways, you might be doing justice to inform the masses than let them acquire one out of curiosity.
I can't remember how long ago I subbed Bikertrash, but honestly It wouldn't bother me if you reviewed the one that's coming to you. The guy sending it is either looking to buy a positive review or - hopefully is a fan of your reviews and is looking for an honest opinion. there are plenty of reviews on the tube now that have ads all over their videos for websites, and products... its sucks if you loose subs doing it, but those people suffer from a false sense of moral superiority. I'll be here.
I have been subscribed for a good three years, and I wont unsubscribe. None the less I do not at all support knock off stuff. It all boils down to your opinion on the matter. Do what you want to do, and dont listen to subscribers because if all you do is try to please your subscribers you will not have a good time. Thats my opinion.
Biker, you are well within your rights to review whatever you want. I may not like the idea of knock-offs, but sometimes they have some real good stuff. The true fans stay with you through thick or thin. If you review knock-offs, make sure the review is as fun as the regular reviews.
ive been watching your videos scince 08 and i enjoy your videos i dont care if it is knock off if this could potentaly get you to do videos again i am for it. i dont care if you review transformers gundam games knockoffs i enjoy your reviews and i do miss them very much. you should also think of this as trying kit bashing/custom paintjobs and it could improve your modeling skills to. also you could use this for how to build a gundam tutorials and stuff like that.
Iv been subbed for a while I won't unsubscribe but I will be disappointed I have noticed that tt have returned and I don't want to see them back they gave Bandai a bad name
Just wanna say, I've been subscribed to you for abooout 3-4 years now, and every time you put up a video, no matter what it is, Gundam or Transformers, I just go (for the lack of a better term) "WOO!!", and I, and hopefully other people understand that you work like all the time, and so whenever you do, get to do a review or whatever, it pays off. Basically just sayin', dude you're AWESOME and don't stop doing what you're doing, because you're not loosing this subscriber, I'll tell you that. : )
You're never going to make everyone happy. Do videos when you can. People who like your shit will always be there regardless. As far as the ko's, I don't care either way. But I would never buy one.
Seems your free time is scarce enough to finish what existing kits you already have anyway. BTW, you are neglecting your vlogging-self-torture-with-an-electric-dog collar subscribers.
Honestly, do whatever you want man. When it all boils down to it this is your channel and your videos. I guarantee whatever you do, you're bound to gain or lose subscribers. This hobby can be VERY expensive so some freebies can be a nice help from time to time.
Like you said, if it's a good kit you'll do an actual review of it. Most of the time when knock offs are seen they're horrible. This could be an exception and some people would appreciate it.
I have considered buying knock-off Gundam kits, so I would be curious for your honest opinion. The only thing that has stopped me is my distrust of the overseas companies who sell such kits.
Is reviewing kits that you got for free bad? In your case, no, because you are an honest guy who is going to say what's on your mind, whether its good or bad.
Bottom line: It is your channel, review what you want to. The haters are gonna hate whatever you do, so you might as well do what you want.
Dude it's your channel if you want to review something you do it, if people don't want to view it they don't have to. If they bash you for it they should just piss off. Peace out dude, you're cool.
Hey man as far as you not updating your channel much lately I wouldn't worry about it. Everyone knows its a hobby and RL crap comes first, I dont think anyone is gonna hold that against you.
I don't know much about TT Hongli, but I think based on the fact that you purchased 2 kits from them already, that should be enough (depending on the quality of said kits) to consider doing reviews of them. Either way, I support any decision you make regarding reviewing TT Hongli kits. Just have fun with it if you decide to review it.
do it all robots are sick people get jelous because they are not presented with this opprotunity to do these things you will only gain more subscribbers . they need to understand nobody here is rich and this deal with the toy company was presented to you because of your popularity . i think its a great thing and i hope you do do it =)
@MrPlasticrobot I need a new car but cant afford one. Would it be OK for me to buy your car from someone, knowing that they stole it from you? I think you might have a problem with that. Its easy to support piracy when it doesn't detrimentally effect you. Making the right choice when its not easy or convenient is the true test of someones character.
@enderwiggen100 i here you bro i wasnt clear on the whole bootleg thing but as far as content and him reviewing them its hard to say whats right or wrong i know some of the laws are different in other areas and that doesnt make it right but it is still interesting seeing these knock offs and how they hold up9most of the knock offs are just molds that didnt pass inspection from what i here so its not really a knock off in that sense,its hard finding alot of this stuff i just like to see it
Do what you need to man. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Also I just like your reviews their great besides, prime92 reviews tt hongli as well some times.
I think the reason why TT hongli is approaching youtubers to advertise their kits is to use them as a scapegoat for their advertising. Since you are making and posting the videos it will be your videos and your channel that may be punished.
do what you want especially if you're excited. If people want to unsub then let them. Forget those people cause you will get more subs, just do something fun.
I say try it and see how the kits are. If they are good quality and don't represent themselves as something they are not, then I see no problems doing the reviews. Do what you feel is right.
I remember enjoying te videos you did on mowing the lawn so im not a picky watcher. I personally would like to see how good they are so I would like to watch the reviews. I understand that most probly wont want to but I would. I dont see my self unsubing any time soon, you are an hoest person and those are hard to find so you got a viewer out of me for a long time
I'd say do whatever you feel like. I mean people for the most part do reviews because it's fun. It really shouldn't matter what's being talked about, but people will always have differing opinions on everything.
I personally don't care if you review it, This video was linked to me. You should be informed though that Bandai sued TT Hongli this year for copyright infringement. As to the comments about resin being the same... Resin companies don't really copy Bandai molds. You don't see Bandai going after resin companies.
do as u wish sir, not unsubbing unless ur videos actually get offensive haha.....its just a knockoff vid man, prime92 and all the other ppl do it, i dont get why its such a big deal
Well I say do what is fun. Thats why I started reviewing other stuff I collect. Nothing wrong with free stuff to mess about with and give your honest opinion. BIF
TT Hongli is the same as a Gundam resin; both are knock offs and pirated (unless it's made by B-Club or G-System). People don't seem to realize that, but no one hates resin conversion kits.
@FallenZyros IMO The difference is TT Hongli takes a kit that is already made by bandia, they put there name on it and call it there own. That would be like if someone took one of my modded kits, made a recast of it and sold it as there own work. Or another example, if I took a g-system kit, recast it, and sold it as my own. Perhaps I just have rose colored glasses but that's how I see it.
@enderwiggen100 And yet a resin kit takes someone's copy-written design and makes a mold of their own, thereby denying profit to the original maker of the design. One's a knock off a mold, one's a knock off of a design, but both make money from someone else's work and don't pay credit back. Knock off's a knock off.
Hey man, dont get me wrong, its your channel and you should do what you want. I dont support pirated stuff, that's me. You have to do whats right for you. Just keep in mind, just having the stuff on your channel good bad or otherwise links you to it, you have to decided if this is the type of product and people that you want to associate with. PS the "Its a trap thing" is an internet meme :P
Hey Buddy, just give it a try. Maybe do a couple KO reviews once in a while. Your review could help some people maybe decide Not to get the figure or maybe to get an affordable KO version, since probably the original's price is so high that many people won't be able to buy it anyway. Anyway, that is my opinion on the matter. Anything you decide though I will still watch.
Personally, I wouldn't really care if you review these knock off toy as long as you continue to give you honest opinion. It seems like from the other video, the "endorser" is allowing you to do whatever you want with them.
But that's just me, I know that a lot of people are against piracy and "sell outs"
I hope you are able to make the right decision that would benefit both you and us subscribers
If you want to get free stuff by reviewing the product then by all means do it. This is YOUR channel, don't let people tell you what to do. If people don't want to watch certain videos then they don't have to watch it.
Also, it's a REVIEW, you can say you hate it and no one should buy them, just because you are getting them doesn't mean you support this market. In the end, I'm gonna watch whatever you put out. Transformers, Gundam(knock off or not), Motorcycles, it's all good to me
Not being a Gudam person, I had to look up TT Hongli, and as someone who doesn't have a problem with knockoffs provided people know what they're getting, I wouldn't object to you reviewing them, so long as you're honest. But that's just my approach to knockoffs.
Also, just as a side note, this is the first I've heard of a toy reviewer getting products to review from a company. Usually it's retailers.
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Of course, both cost and quality are as subjective as moral values, and for this reason more KO reviews should be on YouTube; reviews that rely on good quality pictures and video, rather than subjective comments, because, at the moment, the only way one can decide if KO quality is up to their personal standards is to buy one, risking disappointment. Therefore, KO reviews are as valuable as any other. In the end the decision to buy a KO is up to the values and standards of each one of us.
antampatz 3 months ago
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antampatz 3 months ago
There is a lot of focus on copyright and the ethical issues behind supporting bootlegs. However, whether we like it or not, TT continue to make and sell their KOs and some modellers buy them. Others question the morals of those who do, saying that no one should buy bootlegs on moral grounds. And although that is reason enough for them, a lot of people find that cost outweighs any ethical issues. To make this discussion personal to more modellers, we should focus on cost and product quality.
antampatz 3 months ago
To be honest... I hate TT hongli.. I dislike bootlegs with a passion. If you do them.. Its up to you. I will keep watching the videos because you do a great job at them. I will just end up ignoring your TT hongli reviews because I do not care about them.
CabooseEFSF 3 months ago
If you want to review it go ahead. We know its a KO and treat it as such. If its good quality fine say so. If its a piece of garbage, then also come out and say it. If people un-sub because you are giving your honest opinion about something that's their issue. Personally I'd like to see the kits reviewed.
overcracker 3 months ago
If you are being asked to review youshould review it..just do an honest one and it will help not harm..
Nemesisprimal 3 months ago
Keep Reviewing what you want, Who cares what people think, do if for yourself...
and i will keep watching..
Nemesisprimal 3 months ago
PS - You should go to Bandai and let them know you received said offer and let them know your dilemma. Maybe their marketing department could send you a counter offer!
raevennull 3 months ago
I'm here just to keep up with you buddy. That being said, I understand your dilemma. However, you are a reviewer. If this knock-off stuff is crap, review it as crap. If it's great stuff, let people know. Who cares if it's pirated. In the world of free trade, it is those that that produce the best product at a reasonable price that grow their base. Fanboys need to realize that reviews offer knowledge of a product and not support of a company's practices! Take the free stuff!
raevennull 3 months ago
You know what, review the kit and fulfill your commitment. But don't get sucked into the MoAr free stuFf 4 goOd reeVusE, mentality. Too often it seems some reviewers spend most of the video plugging their sponsors instead of giving an honest review.
amateurmodeler 3 months ago
BACK TO YOUR ROOTS. I think you are getting distracted by things like number of subs, fan bases, etc. The importance and appeal to your videos is that you're just a normal guy who is passionate about the subject matter. Forget about who is sending you what and who you're trying to please. Only review something if you want to. Knockoffs, choc. skittles, whatever just make sure its from a genuine place in YOUR heart.
Necroserpent 3 months ago
I personally wouldn't want to promote bootleggers just to get free items, but in the end, it's your choice either way.
ironhide50 3 months ago
Dude, I've been a fan of yours for a long time. Not just the kits, but the off roading, all that stuff. Out of all the reviewers I watch, you're the one I think I could just hang out, drink a beer and shoot the shit with. I know it's tempting with the free stuff, but please don't. Model builiding is about quality, not quantity. Do your vid, because you said you would, then blast it to pieces with a large caliber for all those Bandai designers that worked hard to design the real kit.
excillon 3 months ago
If it's something you're interested in reviewing....review it but put up the disclaimers out the ass:)
vengeance1701 3 months ago
In regard to this issue, do what you feel you need to do. If you wanna review the KO's and get freebies out of it, more power to ya. I am sure you can deck 'em out with some neat paint apps and make 'em look good.
So people are purists, but then there are those that will get those and they need reviews to make a decision, so go for it.
Also, more Transformer videos would be awesome, but first and foremost do what you want to do.
56Rick 3 months ago
INVEST MONEY INTO THE BEST THEY COULD GO DOWN HILL AND THE PRODUCT MIGHT HAVE QUALITY FLAWS BUT WE ALSO NEED TO SHOW THEM THAT THERE ARE OTHER SOURSES OUT THERE THAT WE CAN OBTAIN THE PRODUCT FROM AND KEEP THE PRICES LOW
6claws1ace 3 months ago
DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY ITS THE BUILD OF THE MODEL THAT WE LOVE NOT THE BRAND OF MODEL I MEAN WHAY ABOUT STUFF LIKE B-CLUB NOBODY BITCHES ABOUT THAT STUFF AND RESIN KITS ITS ABOUT THE GUNDAM AND MECHS NOT I REPEAT NOT ABOUT THE BRAND NOT TO SAY THAT I DONT BELEIVE BANDI IS KING BECAUSE THEY ARE . THEY ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST AND THE CREAM OF THE CROP WE'RE HERE BECAUSE WE SHARE AN INTREST NOT BECAUSE OF A BAND AND I KNOW WHY PEOPLE ARE GETTING MAD ITS BECAUSE IF WE DONT
6claws1ace 3 months ago
@6claws1ace B-Club is officially licensed. Original resin kits are officially licensed. They pay HUGE sums of money to enable them to sell very limited amounts of kits. They are a labor of love.
Don't you dare compare them to bootlegs.
Recast resin kits are very different; often there is no original available, so there is no alternative. They're still not something to be proud of.
TT Hongli is NOT another source. They COPY Bandai.
Watch Mokanaman's video on the issue, please.
Grarrgle 3 months ago
there's nothing wrong with a little endorsement, i believe you wont let your judgement be clouded by some free stuff, if it's good or not you'll tell us regardless
auvelier 3 months ago
I still watch all of your videos :)
austinm4m1 3 months ago
I watch reviews (from people who's opinion I trust, like you) to find out if something is good and worth getting, or not. KO or not, if it's good, I want to know about it! Same goes for if it's a bad product. Times are tough for a lot of people right now, and reviews are essential if you want to avoid wasting money on something sub-par. It sounds like they are more then willing to have you post an honest opinion on their stuff, and that's a good sign. You won't lose me bro.
Animalvader1 3 months ago
I would say hey if you like and want it get it even if its a KO
DavidPrime83 3 months ago
@DavidPrime83 Yeah, because if we want something, that makes stealing alright.
I'm not trying to be offensive or anything, I just think that people haven't given the issue enough thought. Bootlegs hurt the industry and the hobby, especially when it comes to a company like Bandai, which is practically magnanimous, with low prices and fantastic quality (The only issue being their near-monopoly in Japan's hobby industry, but that's a different issue).
Seriously people, watch Mokanaman's video.
Grarrgle 3 months ago
@Grarrgle Where in my comment do you see Stealing that's one he// of a jump there Skippy, and that Hurting the the industry and hobby you talk about I am not saying he should get Bootlegs Exclusively , most collectors don't do that, and in the case of gundam models we get bootlegs for customization means, and some time "KO" offer something that we cant get normally Like Jumbo size devastators. Frankly All i was saying that If he wants to get them he is free to do as he wishes.
DavidPrime83 3 months ago
@DavidPrime83 It's not actually much of a jump. You're not exactly stealing, more assisting the bootlegger in doing so, but to such an extent (Seeing as how you'll have weighed the options of buying the original vs. buying the bootleg) that you'd be able to be judged under the same offence.
If you buy a bootleg for ANY reason, you are funding bootleggers, allowing them to keep taking advantage of both their country's lax law and the amount of work model companies put into their products.
Grarrgle 3 months ago
you know really am going to say good for it bro. lets be all serious here, are we not all watching ppl lik bikertrashwolf who give us videos on model kits, the love of seeing them building them. painting them decals i love building models no matter what they are i have not done a knock off but you know what. i dont care because i would do it for the love of painting building creating so what its knock off its free right now. and everyone needs a hobby and who would not love to not pay for kits
blackcomet1 3 months ago
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blackcomet1 3 months ago
I understand your problem. A lot of people are against knock-offs , including me, but free kits are always good in a hobby that is so expensive.
On the subject of unsubscribing, I've been thinking of doing that because I came here for the gundam review and you haven't been doing that lately. Getting free kits would meen that there'll be more videos but I'm not sure if I would like them.
I really don't want you to suffer the same fate as prime92 since you're really an awesome guy.
optimusWII 3 months ago
I would go for it dude! A lot of KO's suck but free is free. People are always going to freak out about shit like this because they think you're "selling out" or some nonsense like that. Making those people happy is not worth your time.
Whenever I make videos, I do and say whatever I want and if anyone has a problem with it then they can send a complaint to the BiteMe box. Your channel is YOURS first and foremost!
As for me, I'm watching your videos one way or another so thumbs up!
TransformingToybox 3 months ago 2
go for it. reviews of knockoffs well let people know if they are worth getting or why to stay away from them. as for your videos post what ever you want.
AnjellMyotis 3 months ago
I say whatever dude! As a tf fan I'll review real TFs and kos.. because there's interest out there.. I don't understand why someone would get mad if you did a KO kit that you got for free..
T2rx6 3 months ago
I mean upload not plead...stupid iPad...
pckaka 3 months ago
I've been watching your videos for years. I love your reviews on transformers so much. And I will keep watching every video you plead though I do not always leave comments. as to the free gundam kit, I say why not. Even if it is KO, as long as being objective and being your style, that would still be nice reviews. Regards
pckaka 3 months ago
Dude free stuff is free stuff....I say go for it
marioproductions100 3 months ago
Biker im here to back ya up... I understand, we all get busy...the fact that you spent your free time to review energon ironhide a couple of years ago means a lot...but dude we will help push you ...keep up good work with transformer and gundam vids
tylerhauser711 3 months ago
And pherhaps you can also do some sort of contest.
Where people can win a TT Hongli kit.
I'll bet my fat behind that even the "haters" gonna participate.
thedeicide 3 months ago
if it means that you make videos more regulary and you still enjoy making them then i say do it.
bambionice 3 months ago
Dear Mr Trash. this is your 3rd fan speaking here.
The subscribers that tell you not to do it because you have to pay for them and that they are knock-offs.
All I can say is:
Haters, gonna hate.
Besides that I think their Jealouse.
Sure their KO's but there is still a market for it.
I guess their just bommed out that they don't get anything for free.
And being sponsord doesn't mean you get stuff for free.
You gotta do something in return to earn your sponsorship.
People forget that.
thedeicide 3 months ago
@thedeicide There's a market for lots of things; hard drugs, pirate DVDs, etc.
You don't advertise illegal goods; especially illegal goods which are unjust. Bandai does a fantastic job keeping standards high and prices low. It's awful to abuse that, in turn reducing the risks companies take (Like Aoshima's fantastic FMP line and Kotobukiya's surprise hit Hoihoi) and raising prices by forcing them to make the money back from the fewer customers through higher prices.
Don't advertise bootlegs.
Grarrgle 3 months ago
@Grarrgle
As far as I know this stuff is bought in stores.
if it's in stores it can't be illigal. (as far as I know it)
And there are tons of other things that are also knock-offs.
Thake coca cola and all of its immitations wich are in a way knock - offs.
But you can buy them in stores and there are not illigal.
Now as far as I know it. These knock-off aren't made or selled illigaly. (but then I don't know the whole deal about Ko's because I like quality)
Anyhow that's my take on it.
thedeicide 3 months ago
@thedeicide Thanks for the polite (Rare on Youtube!) reply.
What's legal in one country may not be elsewhere (Like the age of consent being twelve in Mexico, while being 16-18 in many other countries).
China is famous for not respecting copyright and patent law; Cola-Cola Vs Pepsi is a case of two products with a VERY similar idea, implemented in a different way (Different patents). What is being done is legal in China, but ILLEGAL INTERNATIONALLY, as near every country obeys copyright law.
Grarrgle 3 months ago
I like KO reviews, I think the KO toys are usually worth a laugh if nothing else. But I usually just watch the Transformers stuff....
whatthespark 3 months ago
@BikerTrashWolf What you need to do is get HD videos up. You also need to post up more videos at more of a consistent rate. Or do like weekly or whatever video series of GunPla only and other video series for other stuff you enjoy. That'll get people to watch your stuff and enjoy. =) I will support you forever man, but please do better videos and don't support TT Hongli.
suiton629 3 months ago
@BikerTrashWolf Please do not support TT Hongli. And you never know with these companies in like Hong Kong. If it's not a legit business and they sell knock off's, then it's no good. By reviewing these knock off kicks and then linking to their store, you are inadvertently supporting knock off's and Bandai will get furious man. Maybe even risk your YouTube channel being suspended or taken down.
suiton629 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
just give us an honest opinion
mrmechanic29 3 months ago
I say do it... on a side note I would like more TF....but u already know that.
ColonelJester 3 months ago
Do it Josh, I completly enjoy your reviews. I think you should go on and do it. remember we play with toys and people that take that to seriously need help. I would enjoy watching you review these kits.
SICMetal74 3 months ago
It's a free model might as well review it.
shurkaku 3 months ago
just do it man. i pesonally doesnt care if its ko or bandai. i subed because i like ur reviews... not the brand...
donwaskito 3 months ago
Listen bro! Your a versatile reviewer. You review many brands and types of models! So, its all okay. I ain't a hater but, just non supporter. As to why I don't hate them, its because maximum people out there just can't spend that much to get there hands on OG merchandises. Atleast in this way they get introduced to gunpla and start model making like us. People like us who can spend that much....well they're most welcome too but, in my opinion we all shouldn't hate it so much.You do what u like.
g009ps 3 months ago
do what makes you happy....you can never please everyone....I would support you I hardly make comments be enjoy ur vids but do what make you happy bro!
siksky1 3 months ago
ya dude ill watch your vids regardless.
jeefreyb 3 months ago in playlist More videos from BikerTrashWolf
i'm cool with it so long as the reviews are your honest opinion
yoshitsune555 3 months ago
Try a couple and gauge it maybe, see how it goes. I think one thing that the higher subscriber based people have is quality, in picture and sound, so maybe try that if you'd like to, upgrading the video quality and sound possibly.
sagasky 3 months ago
Hey dude, me and my local community has a strong view against bootlegs. I am cool with you doing one or two to compare with Bandai or an anti bootleg campaign. But if you were to support this business it would be an issue. I wouldn’t unsubscribe but just wouldn’t watch the bootleg video because I do really like you. I will respect whatever discussion you make but I will lose a lot of respect if the review want not honest for the sake of your sponsor.
mokanaman 3 months ago 2
@mokanaman BTW If you have one comming your way review it anyway and see if your happy with the feed back.
mokanaman 3 months ago
@mokanaman Nice to see you commenting on this too.
Your video about bootlegs says it all, really. It's not in anybody's best interests (Except the bootlegger, naturally).
I'm assuming Biker's seen it, but if he hasn't, perhaps it might be a good idea to send him a link, so he can make the most informed decision.
Grarrgle 3 months ago
@Grarrgle I know Biker is a casual viewer of my content there is a chance he may know my view from the prime92 debacle. I not here to force my opion but aleast let it be known.
mokanaman 3 months ago
I wouldn't mind at all if you were to review some knock offs. If you review something i'll wtach it. :)
Pizzaman4 3 months ago
u can review anything n i'll watch it bro :)
megrimlockisking 3 months ago
love your transformer reviews!!!
andoy1504 3 months ago
Man, if it makes you happy do it, your funnier than crap and i'm gonna be watching anyway.
longrangengagements 3 months ago
Knock offs are everywhere and where I'm from, usually that's the only affordable option for most people.
I won't be going anywhere if you go that route. I always look forward to any new review you've got. :)
PrimeSonicYT 3 months ago
dont worry about the people that are flaping there gums. if you do a good review on a good product then awesome but if its junk then say so. and if you keep reviewing other kits as well not just the tt kits then i dont see you losing any people that really matter.
abshire8313 3 months ago
Sorry i haven't been as active in the comments as i would like to be, but I never knew what to say.
I think you're a pretty decent guy and i like all the videos you make. (more truck videos please). But I don't think that you should do the TT hongli deal. Its a real lightning rod of a topic, and I feel you'll be inundated with hate and no one deserves that. It's awesome that someone wanted to sponsor you, though.
Have you talked to Prime 92 about this?
AdamDMurray 3 months ago
I think a good gauge of your current subscribers are through a week's worth of views on a given video, give or take 20%. We're all busy, some have work...some have school. hehe. Even then, it might not be a good indication.
I say, review the kit since you got it for free and you made the commitment already.
In my opinion, KO kits are at the discretion of the buyer. In some ways, you might be doing justice to inform the masses than let them acquire one out of curiosity.
meadeslemicah 3 months ago
are you getting MP-10? my advice review what you want, you do a good job.
rifsm1 3 months ago
I can't remember how long ago I subbed Bikertrash, but honestly It wouldn't bother me if you reviewed the one that's coming to you. The guy sending it is either looking to buy a positive review or - hopefully is a fan of your reviews and is looking for an honest opinion. there are plenty of reviews on the tube now that have ads all over their videos for websites, and products... its sucks if you loose subs doing it, but those people suffer from a false sense of moral superiority. I'll be here.
destrond69 3 months ago
I have been subscribed for a good three years, and I wont unsubscribe. None the less I do not at all support knock off stuff. It all boils down to your opinion on the matter. Do what you want to do, and dont listen to subscribers because if all you do is try to please your subscribers you will not have a good time. Thats my opinion.
ilikestripes100 3 months ago
Biker, you are well within your rights to review whatever you want. I may not like the idea of knock-offs, but sometimes they have some real good stuff. The true fans stay with you through thick or thin. If you review knock-offs, make sure the review is as fun as the regular reviews.
dragnridr05 3 months ago
ive been watching your videos scince 08 and i enjoy your videos i dont care if it is knock off if this could potentaly get you to do videos again i am for it. i dont care if you review transformers gundam games knockoffs i enjoy your reviews and i do miss them very much. you should also think of this as trying kit bashing/custom paintjobs and it could improve your modeling skills to. also you could use this for how to build a gundam tutorials and stuff like that.
Sideways0011 3 months ago
I'd keep watching, I dunno about other people.
SonicMegamanFan 3 months ago
Like this comment if you thought of the empire strikes back when btw said its a trap!
booler456 3 months ago
Iv been subbed for a while I won't unsubscribe but I will be disappointed I have noticed that tt have returned and I don't want to see them back they gave Bandai a bad name
booler456 3 months ago 2
Just wanna say, I've been subscribed to you for abooout 3-4 years now, and every time you put up a video, no matter what it is, Gundam or Transformers, I just go (for the lack of a better term) "WOO!!", and I, and hopefully other people understand that you work like all the time, and so whenever you do, get to do a review or whatever, it pays off. Basically just sayin', dude you're AWESOME and don't stop doing what you're doing, because you're not loosing this subscriber, I'll tell you that. : )
SlavjanA 3 months ago
You're never going to make everyone happy. Do videos when you can. People who like your shit will always be there regardless. As far as the ko's, I don't care either way. But I would never buy one.
rataranian 3 months ago
Seems your free time is scarce enough to finish what existing kits you already have anyway. BTW, you are neglecting your vlogging-self-torture-with-an-electric-dog collar subscribers.
2Old4Toys 3 months ago
i will stay subbed either way
DarthOptimus207 3 months ago
Do it!
inane84 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
do it so we can see if its worth it or not
booksy1a 3 months ago
i say do it.
grimwolf100 3 months ago
Honestly, do whatever you want man. When it all boils down to it this is your channel and your videos. I guarantee whatever you do, you're bound to gain or lose subscribers. This hobby can be VERY expensive so some freebies can be a nice help from time to time.
Like you said, if it's a good kit you'll do an actual review of it. Most of the time when knock offs are seen they're horrible. This could be an exception and some people would appreciate it.
Or it's bad and you can just destroy it. :)
JTMitchell87 3 months ago
I have considered buying knock-off Gundam kits, so I would be curious for your honest opinion. The only thing that has stopped me is my distrust of the overseas companies who sell such kits.
Is reviewing kits that you got for free bad? In your case, no, because you are an honest guy who is going to say what's on your mind, whether its good or bad.
Bottom line: It is your channel, review what you want to. The haters are gonna hate whatever you do, so you might as well do what you want.
likeits1985 3 months ago
Dude it's your channel if you want to review something you do it, if people don't want to view it they don't have to. If they bash you for it they should just piss off. Peace out dude, you're cool.
DMSL2007 3 months ago
Hey man as far as you not updating your channel much lately I wouldn't worry about it. Everyone knows its a hobby and RL crap comes first, I dont think anyone is gonna hold that against you.
enderwiggen100 3 months ago
I say just do whatever u want, is ur channel.
s2mp4 3 months ago
send them my way just for the reason im lacking in gunpla and would not care and plus ive been thinking about doing som reveiws so why not
wingzeroplotarmor 3 months ago
DO YOUR THING - don't let trollers stress you out.
trence5 3 months ago
I don't know much about TT Hongli, but I think based on the fact that you purchased 2 kits from them already, that should be enough (depending on the quality of said kits) to consider doing reviews of them. Either way, I support any decision you make regarding reviewing TT Hongli kits. Just have fun with it if you decide to review it.
CricketDynamo720 3 months ago
That TT Hongli dude has been asking almost every major Gunpla reviewer on youtube about the same thing and they've all rejected it.
acicon 3 months ago
๑☠☠۩۞۩๑TRANSFORMERS๑۩۞۩☠☠๑...
do it all robots are sick people get jelous because they are not presented with this opprotunity to do these things you will only gain more subscribbers . they need to understand nobody here is rich and this deal with the toy company was presented to you because of your popularity . i think its a great thing and i hope you do do it =)
MrPlasticrobot 3 months ago
@MrPlasticrobot I need a new car but cant afford one. Would it be OK for me to buy your car from someone, knowing that they stole it from you? I think you might have a problem with that. Its easy to support piracy when it doesn't detrimentally effect you. Making the right choice when its not easy or convenient is the true test of someones character.
enderwiggen100 3 months ago
@enderwiggen100 i here you bro i wasnt clear on the whole bootleg thing but as far as content and him reviewing them its hard to say whats right or wrong i know some of the laws are different in other areas and that doesnt make it right but it is still interesting seeing these knock offs and how they hold up9most of the knock offs are just molds that didnt pass inspection from what i here so its not really a knock off in that sense,its hard finding alot of this stuff i just like to see it
MrPlasticrobot 3 months ago
it dosnt matter to me i just enjoy ur reviews
codzilla94 3 months ago
Al your reviews are good i don't care about knock off or bandai hasbro or kakara
hierendaarennu 3 months ago
You are a interesting reviewer of cundams and transformer that's my opinion al your
hierendaarennu 3 months ago
Do what you need to man. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Also I just like your reviews their great besides, prime92 reviews tt hongli as well some times.
MattLego123 3 months ago
I don't really care. I subscribed cause I enjoy your reviews. could care less of bandai. I say do it
Gnarkade 3 months ago
I think the reason why TT hongli is approaching youtubers to advertise their kits is to use them as a scapegoat for their advertising. Since you are making and posting the videos it will be your videos and your channel that may be punished.
ZR0Ver2 3 months ago
do what you want especially if you're excited. If people want to unsub then let them. Forget those people cause you will get more subs, just do something fun.
krayziejones 3 months ago
I say try it and see how the kits are. If they are good quality and don't represent themselves as something they are not, then I see no problems doing the reviews. Do what you feel is right.
carnut015 3 months ago
I remember enjoying te videos you did on mowing the lawn so im not a picky watcher. I personally would like to see how good they are so I would like to watch the reviews. I understand that most probly wont want to but I would. I dont see my self unsubing any time soon, you are an hoest person and those are hard to find so you got a viewer out of me for a long time
Matrix8369 3 months ago
I'd say do whatever you feel like. I mean people for the most part do reviews because it's fun. It really shouldn't matter what's being talked about, but people will always have differing opinions on everything.
Madashell23 3 months ago
I personally don't care if you review it, This video was linked to me. You should be informed though that Bandai sued TT Hongli this year for copyright infringement. As to the comments about resin being the same... Resin companies don't really copy Bandai molds. You don't see Bandai going after resin companies.
cadderly 3 months ago
do as u wish sir, not unsubbing unless ur videos actually get offensive haha.....its just a knockoff vid man, prime92 and all the other ppl do it, i dont get why its such a big deal
zhimai 3 months ago
Well I say do what is fun. Thats why I started reviewing other stuff I collect. Nothing wrong with free stuff to mess about with and give your honest opinion. BIF
arlocon 3 months ago
TT Hongli is the same as a Gundam resin; both are knock offs and pirated (unless it's made by B-Club or G-System). People don't seem to realize that, but no one hates resin conversion kits.
Do what you want, though.
FallenZyros 3 months ago
@FallenZyros IMO The difference is TT Hongli takes a kit that is already made by bandia, they put there name on it and call it there own. That would be like if someone took one of my modded kits, made a recast of it and sold it as there own work. Or another example, if I took a g-system kit, recast it, and sold it as my own. Perhaps I just have rose colored glasses but that's how I see it.
enderwiggen100 3 months ago
@enderwiggen100 And yet a resin kit takes someone's copy-written design and makes a mold of their own, thereby denying profit to the original maker of the design. One's a knock off a mold, one's a knock off of a design, but both make money from someone else's work and don't pay credit back. Knock off's a knock off.
FallenZyros 3 months ago
@FallenZyros unlike plastic kits, original resin kits can sell out and be in production for a few years. maybe never.
pegbster 3 months ago
@pegbster And are still illegal copies of copy-written work. Because resins sell better, they're acceptable? What's your point?
FallenZyros 3 months ago
I would only use the KO for customs like kitbashes or somethin
Badeswell 3 months ago
I just want to see transformers. But you do what you want :D
yur1fan 3 months ago
Hey man, dont get me wrong, its your channel and you should do what you want. I dont support pirated stuff, that's me. You have to do whats right for you. Just keep in mind, just having the stuff on your channel good bad or otherwise links you to it, you have to decided if this is the type of product and people that you want to associate with. PS the "Its a trap thing" is an internet meme :P
enderwiggen100 3 months ago
Hey Buddy, just give it a try. Maybe do a couple KO reviews once in a while. Your review could help some people maybe decide Not to get the figure or maybe to get an affordable KO version, since probably the original's price is so high that many people won't be able to buy it anyway. Anyway, that is my opinion on the matter. Anything you decide though I will still watch.
ComicsLegend 3 months ago
Personally, I wouldn't really care if you review these knock off toy as long as you continue to give you honest opinion. It seems like from the other video, the "endorser" is allowing you to do whatever you want with them.
But that's just me, I know that a lot of people are against piracy and "sell outs"
I hope you are able to make the right decision that would benefit both you and us subscribers
Jaconator23 3 months ago
your channel bikertrash..do as you want,thats what i think
darthslain 3 months ago
If you want to get free stuff by reviewing the product then by all means do it. This is YOUR channel, don't let people tell you what to do. If people don't want to watch certain videos then they don't have to watch it.
Also, it's a REVIEW, you can say you hate it and no one should buy them, just because you are getting them doesn't mean you support this market. In the end, I'm gonna watch whatever you put out. Transformers, Gundam(knock off or not), Motorcycles, it's all good to me
TheCaptain097 3 months ago
For me, I love to see anything related to what I like. Gundam is kool. If this guy has good kits, then it would be kool to see them.
justjakk 3 months ago