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 KAWS bootlegs on e-bay kvp bootlegs??? wtf? 
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Hey guys. I won an auction from volutpat on e-bay for a custom painted kaws vs pushead figure. I got it in the mail today and BOOTLEGGG! It is a friggin bootleg. He had some other kaws customized figures and I am guessing they are bootlegs too. when the hell did they bootleg the kvp? I am pissed. I sent it back and filed a claim. This guys name is David chen from n.j.. :oops:

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Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:06 pm
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sorry to hear this, sounds really shitty, but just for the hell of it do you have pictures?

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im curious to see what this bootleg kvp looks like. how much did you end up paying for it?

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hmmm...nothing coming up in ended auctions with basic searches.

I'm curious too.

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How does it differ from the originals? Any photos?


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found it

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kaws-customized-vol ... 3a60c4e290

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Wow.

The 500 Years Later is obvious.
The Chum, I have a hard time telling from just the photos.
The KvP is difficult too.

Wow.


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The real crime is the 29 dollars for shipping. Now THAT's a joke.

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Wow.

The 500 Years Later is obvious.
The Chum, I have a hard time telling from just the photos.
The KvP is difficult too.

Wow.


Yeah, pretty dead on. What made you realize it was a boot?
(Aside from the fact that the guy was selling the 500yr later)


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the head looks weird in proportion to the body to me. Could just be the lighting, but the real version doesn't look "stout" (for lack of a better term)

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I really like the 500YL . . . just wish it's arms weren't so wonky . . . probably looks like shit close up!

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I could tell right away. The figure is 10% smaller than an original. The detail was spot on. The weight was off. The seller said he was sorry to hear that I was un-happy with the purchase. he said he would re-fund me once he got the bootleg back. He went on to assure me it was 100% authentic. I wonder how many more kvp bootlegs are out there?

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those all look so bootleg. plus $180 BIN and a 30 day auction. jeez.

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I was intrigued by the 500YL - so I bought one off a HK seller on ebay a few weeks back. $199 +$35 shipping. It's interesting and doesnt look too bad close-up, and the arms arent wonky, but it does have a severe forward lean. Hope against hope I thought it might be pretty close to the OG - but it is slimmer, and I think is based off those other 5YL boots. It is articulated in all teh same places, and has an extra articulation at the waist where it twists. It also smells a bit too vinyly.

But in the end, comparing it to the OG's, I cant display it with them. You get what you pay for, or less in this case - and $234 for this guy was money I regret spending. Maybe if it had been closer to a $100 and I didnt have the OG's it would have been a lower cost compromise...but I do, and this doesnt work for me.

I was thinking of re-listing him on the bay for half what i paid rather than having another toy in a box. We'll see if I get around to it.

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I really like the 500YL . . . just wish it's arms weren't so wonky . . . probably looks like shit close up!

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I could tell right away. The figure is 10% smaller than an original. The detail was spot on. The weight was off. The seller said he was sorry to hear that I was un-happy with the purchase. he said he would re-fund me once he got the bootleg back. He went on to assure me it was 100% authentic. I wonder how many more kvp bootlegs are out there?


it was never authentic in the 1st place.. that guy must have bought off in China.. there are tons of kvp sold over there, in different shade of color.. so are the chums (really well made seeing 1st hand in malaysia) and 500yl companions..

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I want a bootleg kvp.. The first one this dude sold was under $90 shipped lol
You just went to high in your bidding is all... The 500yl is a cool bootleg

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Just be careful!
I think Kaws will shut down bootleg auctions!

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I was intrigued by the 500YL - so I bought one off a HK seller on ebay a few weeks back. $199 +$35 shipping. It's interesting and doesnt look too bad close-up, and the arms arent wonky, but it does have a severe forward lean. Hope against hope I thought it might be pretty close to the OG - but it is slimmer, and I think is based off those other 5YL boots. It is articulated in all teh same places, and has an extra articulation at the waist where it twists. It also smells a bit too vinyly.

But in the end, comparing it to the OG's, I cant display it with them. You get what you pay for, or less in this case - and $234 for this guy was money I regret spending. Maybe if it had been closer to a $100 and I didnt have the OG's it would have been a lower cost compromise...but I do, and this doesnt work for me.

I was thinking of re-listing him on the bay for half what i paid rather than having another toy in a box. We'll see if I get around to it.

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I really like the 500YL . . . just wish it's arms weren't so wonky . . . probably looks like shit close up!

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just be careful when purchasing a KVP... ive seen them bootleg in black,silver,and gid,,, they actually dont look to bad... im a sucker for a bootleg...

so i think ima snag one...

theres also bootleg pipokuns, and 2 versions of bootleg chums
among other thigns!

bootleg carpet
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bootleg pipo kun
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green bootleg kvp
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bootleg chums(snap type)
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bootleg 5yl's
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bootleg chum (vinyl yype 4 piece)
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this is just awesome!
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uber bootleg be@rbricks lol
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Since so many people seem cool w/ bootleg KAWS stuff, I thought I would create one myself. I can offer him up for $85.
If you want articulation, throw in an extra $15 so I can get a hole punch and some brads.

Oh, and add $35 for shipping


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:lol: :lol:

that was awesome.

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Where is that Yellow 5YL bootleg from? YJA?


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I heard Kaws even collects bootleg Kaws.

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Ive wanted a KvP custom from Motorbot or Pike for a bit now, but it's cost prohibitive with the rising prices... I dont know how much shame I'd feel for buying a cheap bootleg for customizing... though the ones Im seeing on the bay seem to be either authentic or boots that they're charging an arm and a leg for.

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