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Title: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Sithbaker on October 13, 2006, 05:49 AM
little heads up:

This auction:
http://tinyurl.com/y4pf8b

Stole the pictures from this one:
http://tinyurl.com/yymb5o
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Crackbrick on August 13, 2007, 12:48 PM
Selling these for Sithbaker Series 3:

(deleted)

And these are mine Alien Kubricks:

(deleted)

edit - links to personal eBay auctions are not allowed.  The Staff
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Crackbrick on August 14, 2007, 12:21 PM
Selling these for Sithbaker Series 3:

(deleted)

And these are mine Alien Kubricks:

(deleted)

edit - links to personal eBay auctions are not allowed.  The Staff

Whoops.
Sorry about that.
Is there an auction thread available anywhere?
KN has one so I thought maybe it would be OK here.

Sorry again
CB
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Jeff on August 14, 2007, 01:32 PM
Is there an auction thread available anywhere?
KN has one so I thought maybe it would be OK here.

Advertising/posting personal ebay auctions is not allowed here at anytime or anyplace, sorry.  It is a site-wide policy that goes for Kubrick, Hasbro, GG, etc.

This thread was to be used for pointing out ebay Kubrick scams, pic stealers, fakes, bad sellers, etc.

Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Crackbrick on August 14, 2007, 03:16 PM
I'm a clown.
Should have paid closer attention.

Thanks
CB
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: I Am Sith on August 15, 2007, 04:34 PM

This thread was to be used for pointing out ebay Kubrick scams, pic stealers, fakes, bad sellers, etc.


That being said, these are not legitimate EP1 Kubricks, correct?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120150397729&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2007, 04:39 PM
Not even close...
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Jeff on August 15, 2007, 04:41 PM
these are not legitimate EP1 Kubricks, correct?

Correct.  They were made by Kamiru and are knock-offs/bootlegs.  They made a series of box sets from the OT movies and a few prequel sets as well...
Title: Re: eBay
Post by: Crackbrick on August 16, 2007, 09:43 AM
Here is an example of how much better the actual Kubricks are compared to the Boots:

(http://www.imatoygeek.com/bnb/bricksbeer312.jpg)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on October 11, 2007, 10:24 PM
You guys ever see these before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250174974943&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

This is just plain wierd...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on October 11, 2007, 11:33 PM
I have seen this oddity on the bay before, more of a knock off I think (plush). I don't know what to call it, maybe another member might know.

(http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/10060139/Images/BearStar1.jpg)


I also seen this Lego Kubrick Darth Vader Trooper car (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-figure-Lego-Kubrick-Darth-Vader-Trooper-car_W0QQitemZ260168964173QQihZ016QQcategoryZ1345QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) on the bay which resembles the above.

(http://www.kidultgarden.com/lokhobbies/img/bearbrick/vader%20trooper.jpg)

(http://www.kidultgarden.com/lokhobbies/img/bearbrick/vader%20trooper1.jpg)

Now this Original Fake KAWS DARTH VADER Companion  (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Original-Fake-KAWS-DARTH-VADER-Companion-star-wars_W0QQitemZ110175732493QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is cool but not $400. plus cool.

(http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/10/DARTHKAWSVADER01.jpg)

More pics at  InstincToy (http://instinctoy.blog73.fc2.com/blog-entry-243.html#more) blog.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2007, 04:53 PM
I don't know what the deal is, but suddenly there are 3 ebay auctions for the 3rd box set of figures or for loose snow troopers, and none of them come with the box or accessories. The sellers are reputable enough, but I wonder where these snowtrooper-bricks are coming from, all missing their guns  :-\
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on October 27, 2007, 08:16 PM
I think these were bought from someones collections & may have lost the weapons.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on October 27, 2007, 10:26 PM
I don't know what the deal is, but suddenly there are 3 ebay auctions for the 3rd box set of figures or for loose snow troopers, and none of them come with the box or accessories. The sellers are reputable enough, but I wonder where these snowtrooper-bricks are coming from, all missing their guns  :-\

That's funny because I also saw those auctions and was wondering the same thing.  I'll still bet that the snowtrooper goes over $40 even without the weapon.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2007, 06:29 AM

That's funny because I also saw those auctions and was wondering the same thing.  I'll still bet that the snowtrooper goes over $40 even without the weapon.

You're probably right   ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on October 28, 2007, 12:57 PM
Looks like a good bin deal was found, went fast.

kubrick bearbrick w/ the Origanal Gun " Snow" (http://cgi.ebay.com/star-wars-kubrick-bearbrick-w-the-Origanal-Gun-Snow_W0QQitemZ260176027453QQihZ016QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on October 28, 2007, 03:47 PM
Looks like a good bin deal was found, went fast.

kubrick bearbrick w/ the Origanal Gun " Snow" (http://cgi.ebay.com/star-wars-kubrick-bearbrick-w-the-Origanal-Gun-Snow_W0QQitemZ260176027453QQihZ016QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

 ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on October 30, 2007, 11:09 PM
That's funny because I also saw those auctions and was wondering the same thing.  I'll still bet that the snowtrooper goes over $40 even without the weapon.

The one Snowtrooper went for $78, even without the weapon...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: SaaiBork on October 31, 2007, 04:42 AM
The weapon shouldn't really affect the price. The snowtrooper has a standard blaster which you can get from any of the cheaper imperial soldiers (tie pilot, ds trooper, ds gunner etc).
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on January 2, 2008, 01:43 PM
Wow, I don't know if I can hold back from bidding on this one... It's such a great figure I hope I can get it for less than $100 ::)

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Kubrick-StarWars-Medicom-Toy_W0QQitemZ160194886037QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36553QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Jeff on January 2, 2008, 02:01 PM
Yes!  Greedo in Boushhtrooper disguise!  I've been waiting for him forever!   :P
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: AndyG on January 2, 2008, 02:06 PM
WOW :o indeed...............

Luckily I'm only collecting Original Trilogy Kubricks..... ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on January 2, 2008, 04:49 PM
Greedo in Boushhtrooper disguise!

I wish I would have thought to do that custom...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on January 6, 2008, 09:33 PM
Relisted & a bid, oy!

100% Kubrick StarWars Medicom Toy (http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Kubrick-StarWars-Medicom-Toy_W0QQitemZ160195990398QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36553QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on February 10, 2008, 10:46 PM
I know that it's not SW related, but I'm pretty sure that these are fakes as well:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPIDERMAN-AND-VENOM-KUBRICK-FIGURES-W-TINS_W0QQitemZ300198068355QQihZ020QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Don't remember every hearing about these before.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Marshallmario on February 12, 2008, 09:14 AM
 The guy has a 99.8 feedback rating with 3800 transactions. They look like knockoffs to me also. How does that happen with a seller with those kind of stats?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Crackbrick on February 12, 2008, 12:26 PM
The guy has a 99.8 feedback rating with 3800 transactions. They look like knockoffs to me also. How does that happen with a seller with those kind of stats?

Because its ebay.
The Feedback system is flawed IMO.

CB
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: skyward72 on February 20, 2008, 12:20 PM
How do I spot a Logray fake?  Any hints?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2008, 01:00 PM
How do I spot a Logray fake?  Any hints?

My understanding is that they are extremely well done.  I don't have any hints other than to tell you I didn't buy one until I knew the seller personally (well, through this board anyway) and could be sure it wasn't a scam.  Way too many of them out there. 
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Outkast34 on May 23, 2008, 10:14 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-KUBRICK-Medicom-series-3-LANDO-CALRISSIAN_W0QQitemZ200226410368QQihZ010QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That's one expensive Lando!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on May 23, 2008, 11:27 PM
That's one expensive Lando!

Yeah, but he's shipping for under $5.   ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on May 24, 2008, 12:11 AM
Maybe he comes with the colt accessory  ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 2, 2008, 08:44 PM
Guess this is a good place to ask this, does anyone know who this buyer is?

blastechindustries (http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=blastechindustries&completed=1&all=0&rows=200&sort=3)

The reason I ask is, I was checking completed auctions & noticed in a short time a few bin's were made. All by the same buyer, the first bin on Jun-01-08 18:52:32 then ending on Jun-02-08 06:10:05. In that amount of time, the buyer has almost spend $4500. US on SW Kuby's not including the shipping costs.  :o   :o
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on June 2, 2008, 08:45 PM
Guess this is a good place to ask this, does anyone know who this buyer is?

blastechindustries (http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=blastechindustries&completed=1&all=0&rows=200&sort=3)

The reason I ask is, I was checking completed auctions & noticed in a short time a few bin's were made. All by the same buyer, the first bin on Jun-01-08 18:52:32 then ending on Jun-02-08 06:10:05. In that amount of time, the buyer has almost spend $4500. US on SW Kuby's not including the shipping costs.  :o   :o

Dear god!  I thought I spent a lot on Kubricks until you posted that...  Sorry Dale, I don't know the buyer...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on June 2, 2008, 09:06 PM
Hmm. They bought one of my BIN items and I haven't been paid yet...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: BrentS on June 2, 2008, 11:24 PM
Hmm. They bought one of my BIN items and I haven't been paid yet...

I wish you Good luck.  DSJ's snooping makes me feel like it may be a scam.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on June 3, 2008, 03:53 PM
Wow! no idea who it is, but wow.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on June 3, 2008, 06:19 PM
I got paid yesterday by a Paypal eCheck. It says you need to wait for 4 business days for the funds to clear. Is there any way that I could get taken in this situation? He does have a lot of positive feedback, although it could be a "hijacked account" type of situation I suppose.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on June 3, 2008, 06:33 PM
I have had those paypal echecks come through before, and I have never had a problem with a single one. Sounds like they just have the bucks-in-trucks
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 3, 2008, 07:16 PM
Should be no problem, payments by Paypal eCheck's are just like cashing a personal cheque at the bank & having to clear the waiting period. His feedback looks good thus far & with the odd expensive items purchased. Keep us posted.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: BrentS on June 3, 2008, 08:02 PM
I got paid yesterday by a Paypal eCheck. It says you need to wait for 4 business days for the funds to clear. Is there any way that I could get taken in this situation? He does have a lot of positive feedback, although it could be a "hijacked account" type of situation I suppose.

Sounds like you are good to go and we have a new major player in the kubie market.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 6, 2008, 03:30 PM
Maybe I'm wrong but this looks fake as hell.

Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Sandtrooper-with-Black-Shoulder-pad_W0QQitemZ110259810703QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Jeff on June 6, 2008, 03:51 PM
Yeah, that Sandtrooper is a pretty obvious custom job...  way to try to mislead people by using a stolen pic of the Parco Sandtrooper in the auction.   ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Morgbug on June 6, 2008, 03:58 PM
I wouldn't have bought it even if I thought it was real because the spelling in the listing is atrocious.  Nice job covering himself as he's not sure if it's real.  Scammer with 100% feedback.  Greeeeeeat. 
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Crackbrick on June 6, 2008, 07:39 PM
Wow.
What a clown.

CB
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 6, 2008, 10:31 PM
I wouldn't have bought it even if I thought it was real because the spelling in the listing is atrocious.  Nice job covering himself as he's not sure if it's real.  Scammer with 100% feedback.  Greeeeeeat. 

Quote
( Sandtrooper with Black Shoulder pad & Removeible Helmit ).

Oy!  ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 7, 2008, 01:20 AM
I actually contacted him and said he'd spelt both Rare and World wrong. He replied saying thanks and continued listing with the incorrect spellings. That pauldron needs an extra coat to hide the orange. Why not use the white pauldron for this fake  ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: AndyG on June 8, 2008, 05:59 AM
The seller has another Sandtrooper with Black Shoulder pad & Removeible Helmit  (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Sandtrooper-with-Black-Shoulder-pad_W0QQitemZ110260257303QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) up for sale  :(
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 8, 2008, 06:13 AM
The seller has another Sandtrooper with Black Shoulder pad & Removeible Helmit  (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Sandtrooper-with-Black-Shoulder-pad_W0QQitemZ110260257303QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) up for sale  :(

Maybe I'm wrong but this looks fake as hell.

Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Sandtrooper-with-Black-Shoulder-pad_W0QQitemZ110259810703QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

And da winner of the last Sandtrooper is the mystery spender blastechindustries! Oy!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 8, 2008, 07:23 AM
To be fair it was REAR!!  :P ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Outkast34 on June 11, 2008, 11:47 AM
To be fair it was REAR!!  :P ;D

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Series-2-set-of-8-RARE_W0QQitemZ110260723367QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like the seller finally got the spelling right
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 11, 2008, 03:00 PM
Almost there are still these gems.

"and is 100% NEW with all packagin"

and

"I have 100% Positive feedback from all over the would"

Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on June 17, 2008, 10:26 PM
This one is almost close enough to get away with it, but the cheek lines make it obvious that it's a Jedi Knight Luke head and not the real Series 4 chase figure.  Oh, and the fact that he comes with the green Jedi Luke lightsaber as well...

Fake Series 4 Chase Luke Stormtrooper (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-Series-4-LUKE-as-STORMTROOPER-CHASE_W0QQitemZ160252144761QQihZ006QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on June 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
This one is almost close enough to get away with it, but the cheek lines make it obvious that it's a Jedi Knight Luke head and not the real Series 4 chase figure.  Oh, and the fact that he comes with the green Jedi Luke lightsaber as well...

Fake Series 4 Chase Luke Stormtrooper (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-Series-4-LUKE-as-STORMTROOPER-CHASE_W0QQitemZ160252144761QQihZ006QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Even though the head isn't right, where might that helmet come from, if not from one of the Storm Trooper variants?  I don't have a regular Storm Trooper, but I didn't think that it came with a removable helmet.  Could it be from a regular Star Wars figure?  Seems like the cavity would be too small.  You don't think he could have dremeled out a regular Storm Trooper Kubrick head, do you?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 18, 2008, 12:57 AM
It's just a regular stormtrooper helmet and body.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on June 18, 2008, 09:05 AM
It's just a regular stormtrooper helmet and body.
So the helmet isn't sculpted to the head.  Does the regular Stormtrooper just come with a plain, black head like the Halo Kubricks do?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on June 18, 2008, 10:34 AM
I've never tried to take the helmet off, but I'd assume so.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on June 18, 2008, 11:12 AM
Fake Series 4 Chase Luke Stormtrooper (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-Series-4-LUKE-as-STORMTROOPER-CHASE_W0QQitemZ160252144761QQihZ006QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Damn, he ended the listing.  Must have been the e-mail I sent him asking where he got such a unique figure...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 18, 2008, 02:08 PM
So the helmet isn't sculpted to the head.  Does the regular Stormtrooper just come with a plain, black head like the Halo Kubricks do?

Not tried it with a stormtrooper but I've taken the helmet off a scout trooper and it has a black head.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on June 18, 2008, 04:06 PM
It looks like the regular stormtrooper has a white head underneath on mine-
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 22, 2008, 04:04 AM
Well isn't this interesting.  >:(

Star Wars Series 4 Kubrick Darth Vader (Dagobah) CHASE (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Series-4-Kubrick-Darth-Vader-Dagobah-CHASE_W0QQitemZ220249032593QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220249032593&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubricks%20Series%206/StolenKubrickRevealVadereBay.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubricks%20Series%206/StolenKubrickRevealVader.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Collectibles/Kubrick/Series_4/Darth_Vader_%28Dagobah%29/vaderc_close.jpg)

eBay has been informed to have the photo & or auction removed.   ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on June 22, 2008, 09:51 AM
Bums try to do that with yojoe.com's GI Joe images all the time, and it is funny that these sellers usually have good feedback, and just seem to be lazy and/or unable to take nice-looking pictures.  Lame.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 22, 2008, 02:53 PM
Well the auction ended with a bin so I guess that's that.  :-\

Back on ths buyer blastechindustries (http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=blastechindustries&sort=3&page=2&rows=200&completed=1&all=0), this person bin'd 3 of the carded series 2 & 1 of the carded series 1 6 pks.

Series 1 6 pk: $169.99.
Series 2 6 pk: $458.99.
Total: $628.98. With shipping: $752.98.

Oy!  :o
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on June 22, 2008, 03:38 PM
this person bin'd 3 of the carded series 2 & 1 of the carded series 1 6 pks.
Do you think that profit could be made by buying all the carded figures together and re-selling them individually?  Does he think the value of these will appreciate much?  If not, I can't see why anyone would need 3 sets of the series 2 carded Kubs. . .but then, collectors are strange beasts sometimes.  Personally, I have irrationally, compulsively accumulated numerous wave 5 Captain America Minimates and 1985 GI Joe Flints (though those figures are just a tad cheaper than blastech's buys).
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 22, 2008, 03:54 PM
Definitely not buying them to keep a set in the black frame box, a set just separately carded & a set opened off the cards. He already bought series 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170184735747) for $149.98 & another (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150250870991) for $128.00. Not sure what the game is but that sure is one hell of a large chunk of ching to spend on these bad boys.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on June 22, 2008, 04:09 PM
We could contact him through ebay and just mention that we noticed his collection growing at an incredible pace- It would be something to see a picture of all of these purchases!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on June 22, 2008, 05:42 PM
Yeah, that's the guy who bought from me. I can't help but think that he's setting up a store or something, although at the prices he's paying it's hard to believe he could make a profit.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on July 7, 2008, 11:23 AM
Not really scams or fakes, but I thought that these were some pretty shotty customs IMHO:

Baron Fel (http://cgi.ebay.com/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Baron-Fel-TIE-Pilot-secret-custom-S-6_W0QQitemZ270253022355QQihZ017QQcategoryZ19009QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

41st Elite (http://cgi.ebay.com/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Kashyyk-Scout-Trooper-secret-custom_W0QQitemZ270253021685QQihZ017QQcategoryZ19009QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Carnor Jax (http://cgi.ebay.com/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Carnor-Jax-Secret-Chase-Ser-7-custom_W0QQitemZ270253019845QQihZ017QQcategoryZ19009QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)


Also, this seller has a 2005 TRU box set up for sale at $130!  Seems a bit pricey to me:

2005 TRU Box Set (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-TRU-Japan-2005-Exclusive-5-pc-Box-Set_W0QQitemZ380043141105QQihZ025QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on July 7, 2008, 12:05 PM
They're not terrible customs, but not worth $50 IMHO. And yeah, unless that TRU set has skyrocketed, that's a pretty high price. I got mine for $25 a couple of months ago.
Title: Big Kubrick 7.5" figures?
Post by: Ryan on September 13, 2008, 02:55 AM
So I was perusing eBay tonight just looking around and I stumbled across two listings that are supposedly for big headed 7.5" Kubrick figures. They are kind of cool looking but they don't really look like Kubricks. I had never seen nor heard of these before. Can anyone here confirm if these are actually Kubricks or is the auction just mislabeled?

(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/hb/figure-SW-black-1.jpg)  (http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/hb/figure-SW-black-2.jpg)  (http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/hb/figure-SW-black-3.jpg)

STAR WARS Big Kubrick 7.5" 19cm Figure DARTH VADER BN46 (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-Big-Kubrick-7-5-19cm-Figure-DARTH-VADER-BN46_W0QQitemZ200253651746QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200253651746&_trkparms=72%3A1163%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/hb/figure-SW-white-1.jpg)  (http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/hb/figure-SW-white-2.jpg)  (http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/hb/figure-SW-white-3.jpg)

STAR WARS Big Kubrick 7.5"19cm Figure Storm Trooper N47 (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-Big-Kubrick-7-5-19cm-Figure-Storm-Trooper-N47_W0QQitemZ200253648395QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200253648395&_trkparms=72%3A1163%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Title: Re: Big Kubrick 7.5" figures?
Post by: Symposium on September 13, 2008, 03:28 AM
As far as I'm aware they're not kubricks.

One thing I know for sure is that I hate them and want to vomit all over them  :P
Title: Re: Big Kubrick 7.5" figures?
Post by: DSJ™ on September 13, 2008, 03:33 AM
These are not Kubricks, they are a knockoff hence bootleg. These are made of plastic & are pretty cool. I first found out about them back in 2005.

Can someone tell me WTF are these? Some kind of bootleg knockoff? 

STAR WARS Big Kubrick Figure - STORMTROOPER

SIZE : figure height ~19CM (7.5")

(http://toyshotel.sourcedemo.com/sc_upload/images/starwar_19cmkubrick_stom_JP.jpg)

STAR WARS Big Kubrick Figure - DARTH VADER

SIZE : figure height ~19CM (7.5")

(http://toyshotel.sourcedemo.com/sc_upload/images/starwar_19cmkubrick_black_JP.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/Kubrick%20Vader%20Stormtrooper%20Bootlegs.jpg)

If I remember correctly, the vomit man helped me get these.  :-*
Title: Re: Big Kubrick 7.5" figures?
Post by: Ryan on September 16, 2008, 01:29 AM
Thanks guys. :)
Title: Re: Big Kubrick 7.5" figures?
Post by: maulsith on September 17, 2008, 11:15 AM
Absolutely  not a Medicom products.. it SUCKS.
Title: Re: Big Kubrick 7.5" figures?
Post by: karamazov80 on September 17, 2008, 03:59 PM
Absolutely  not a Medicom products.. it SUCKS.
Though I'm no fan of KO Kubricks (trust me, I am no fan (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/srobis2/postings/CopyofP1010569.jpg)), to be fair, the quality on some of their 400%ers is nothing to write home about. . .and my Buzz Lightyear Kubrick arm snapped off when I tried to move it upward >:(
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on October 31, 2008, 10:19 AM
Looks like a new collector in town on the bay, some serious coin spent in a short time. Honorius must be pooping his pants!  ;D

tramvia_blau (http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=tramvia_blau&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on October 31, 2008, 03:18 PM
Dear god, this guy must have recently won the lottery or something...  That's a lot of cash!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: kidco2 on November 1, 2008, 12:51 PM
Well isn't this interesting.  >:(

Star Wars Series 4 Kubrick Darth Vader (Dagobah) CHASE (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Series-4-Kubrick-Darth-Vader-Dagobah-CHASE_W0QQitemZ220249032593QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220249032593&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubricks%20Series%206/StolenKubrickRevealVadereBay.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubricks%20Series%206/StolenKubrickRevealVader.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Collectibles/Kubrick/Series_4/Darth_Vader_%28Dagobah%29/vaderc_close.jpg)

eBay has been informed to have the photo & or auction removed.   ;)

what's wrong with this chase?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Jeff on November 1, 2008, 03:35 PM
What's wrong with it was that the seller stole pictures from JD's photo archive to use for their auction.   >:(
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: kidco2 on November 2, 2008, 04:50 AM
oh now it makes sense.. i thought the helmet was probably fake.. lol..
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on January 11, 2009, 10:29 PM
No fakes here, but knunt is having a pretty big sell-off of SW Kubricks right now on the bay:

Knunt's Auctions (http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/knunt)

If anyone's looking for those rare box sets or carded figures, it looks like he's got them all up for sale...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on January 11, 2009, 11:09 PM
On a related note, was the Droids-style R2-D2 only released as a carded version? And was the C-3PO only released in the TRU boxed set?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on January 12, 2009, 02:09 AM
On a related note, was the Droids-style R2-D2 only released as a carded version? And was the C-3PO only released in the TRU boxed set?

Droids style only, yes & yes. You can check out the JD Kuby checklist in link (http://www.jedidefender.com/checklists/other/kubricks.php).
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on January 28, 2009, 04:43 PM
WOW, I didn't realize that the Series 1 standard Boba Fett got this expensive:

Boba Fett Auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-SERIES-1-Boba-Fett-Sealed-HTF_W0QQitemZ380100343845QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item380100343845&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

Boba Fett Auction 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-SERIES-1-Boba-Fett-9-8-2-3-4_W0QQitemZ380100342637QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item380100342637&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on January 28, 2009, 06:35 PM
WOW, I didn't realize that the Series 1 standard Boba Fett got this expensive:

Boba Fett Auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-SERIES-1-Boba-Fett-Sealed-HTF_W0QQitemZ380100343845QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item380100343845&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

Boba Fett Auction 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-SERIES-1-Boba-Fett-9-8-2-3-4_W0QQitemZ380100342637QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item380100342637&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

I wouldn't estimate current value based on non-winning Buy-it-now auctions.  Note that both of those have a "Or Best Offer" option on them.  I didn't see many of these in the completed auctions section, but Here's one that sold in the UK for just $20. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Kubrick-Star-Wars-Figure-Boba-Fett-Ser1-Very-Rare_W0QQitemZ220344298083QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_SciFi_fantasyCollectables_EH?hash=item220344298083&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177)  That's still more than I would have thought though.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: AndyG on January 28, 2009, 07:00 PM
I thought Fett 98234 meant it was from some kind of exclusive zip code or was a tv show in the US :P
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on January 29, 2009, 05:17 AM
$20. is about average for a regular Fett. The seller has other weird sitcom\zips numbers in his SW Kuby auctions.  :P
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on January 29, 2009, 08:47 AM
Sorry guys, I meant to put the ::) at the end of my sentence above...  I know that the seller is completely nuts for thinking he can get that much for those figures.  I just bought a second Fett not too long ago for something like $17 plus shipping, so I know they are relatively cheap...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on March 9, 2009, 05:45 PM
Saw a new one on the bay today- AFA kubricks. Right now there is a Vader and Luke Bespin, available for the fantastic prices of $150 or so. What incredible bunk.  :P
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on June 29, 2009, 09:43 AM
Bogus Maul (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-DARTH-MAUL-SEALED-BAG-C10_W0QQitemZ350211896863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item518a41761f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

I love how the seller is trying to make this look legit by putting it in a 'sealed bag'...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: BrentS on June 29, 2009, 09:58 AM
Bogus Maul (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-DARTH-MAUL-SEALED-BAG-C10_W0QQitemZ350211896863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item518a41761f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

I love how the seller is trying to make this look legit by putting it in a 'sealed bag'...

So, what in the heck is that thing?  The lower part looks like a legit Kubrick but I'm trying to figure out about the head.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2009, 12:55 PM
What's wrong with this picture?

ULTRA RARE KUBRICK STAR WARS 100% TION MEDON CHASE $300 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-STAR-WARS-100-TION-MEDON-CHASE-300_W0QQitemZ170350992886QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27a9b5ddf6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

SECRET Kubrick Figure Tion Medon by Medicom (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-SECRET-Kubrick-Figure-Tion-Medon-by-Medicom_W0QQitemZ300325358203QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ecc94a7b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: evenflow on June 29, 2009, 01:34 PM
Well they are the same pic, anything else i'm missing?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2009, 01:47 PM
Nope, just shows some people like to steal other pics from other seller. A big turn off.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on June 29, 2009, 04:26 PM
Nope, just shows some people like to steal other pics from other seller. A big turn off.

Then it's a good thing these are quick, one time transactions instead of a real relationship.   ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on July 1, 2009, 05:41 AM
Bogus Maul (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-DARTH-MAUL-SEALED-BAG-C10_W0QQitemZ350211896863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item518a41761f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

I love how the seller is trying to make this look legit by putting it in a 'sealed bag'...


Han in Fakenite (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAR-WARS-ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-HAN-SOLOS-CARBON-BLOCK_W0QQitemZ350211898891QQcmdZ)

Same guy  ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on July 1, 2009, 09:03 AM
Bogus Maul (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-DARTH-MAUL-SEALED-BAG-C10_W0QQitemZ350211896863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item518a41761f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

I love how the seller is trying to make this look legit by putting it in a 'sealed bag'...


Han in Fakenite (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAR-WARS-ULTRA-RARE-KUBRICK-HAN-SOLOS-CARBON-BLOCK_W0QQitemZ350211898891QQcmdZ)

Same guy  ::)

Looks like a LEGO version? Could be a knockoff from something like one of these sets.

A New Hope Set (http://www.bootlegactionfigures.com/swkubricknh.html) & The Empire Strikes Back Set (http://www.bootlegactionfigures.com/swkubrickesb.html)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on July 29, 2009, 07:39 PM
I don't care how cool the Series 8 Battledroid is, this is a total rip-off. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Series-8-Battle-Droid-in-US_W0QQitemZ370237207642QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5633db745a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)   ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: BrentS on July 29, 2009, 07:54 PM
I don't care how cool the Series 8 Battledroid is, this is a total rip-off. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Series-8-Battle-Droid-in-US_W0QQitemZ370237207642QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5633db745a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)   ;)

Surely, that was supposed to be $6.99. 
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on July 29, 2009, 07:57 PM
Boy, the price of the Battledroid sure went up.   :D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on July 29, 2009, 08:05 PM
I bought all 7 for $4893

Was this a good deal???

 ;D :P ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on July 29, 2009, 11:07 PM
I bought all 7 for $4893

Was this a good deal???

 ;D :P ::)

Depends - is that with or without shipping?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on August 3, 2009, 09:07 PM
Anyone else looking to track down this RARE Series 4 CPO3 1 pc ? (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-wars-kubrick-s-4-CPO3-1-pc-figure-RaRe_W0QQitemZ350235478234QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518ba948da&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)  $40 for what may be the only CPO3 figure ever is a helluva good deal!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on September 11, 2009, 07:46 PM
I've just noticed on ebay the Toys-R-Us Exclusive Boxset 2 for $30 item number 380156509907. The low price has got thinking it's a dodgy deal but as I'm new to Kubricks I don't really know. Do you guys think this is a fair price for that boxset, I'm desperate to buy it so your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on September 11, 2009, 07:54 PM
I've just noticed on ebay the Toys-R-Us Exclusive Boxset 2 for $30 item number 380156509907. The low price has got thinking it's a dodgy deal but as I'm new to Kubricks I don't really know. Do you guys think this is a fair price for that boxset, I'm desperate to buy it so your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.

It's a common set, nothing to worry about & the seller is well known. That's about average for the set.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on September 11, 2009, 08:05 PM
I've just noticed on ebay the Toys-R-Us Exclusive Boxset 2 for $30 item number 380156509907. The low price has got thinking it's a dodgy deal but as I'm new to Kubricks I don't really know. Do you guys think this is a fair price for that boxset, I'm desperate to buy it so your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.

It's a common set, nothing to worry about & the seller is well known. That's about average for the set.
Excellent, thanks for letting me know. K-3PO looks class. Can't wait too get my hands on this.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on September 12, 2009, 10:31 PM
It's a good deal taking into account this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/STARWARS-MEDICOM-KUBRICK-EXCLIVE-2005_W0QQitemZ110432563380QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b64b30b4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14) for the same set ended at $53.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on September 13, 2009, 06:49 AM
I'll consider mine a bargain  ;D Thanks again for the previous advice.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on November 6, 2009, 08:12 AM
A Kubrick with 14 points of articulation? Not on my watch!  :P

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LORD-OF-THE-RINGS-LOTR-SAURON-KUBRICK-EXCLUSIVE_W0QQitemZ200402868340QQcmdZ
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on November 6, 2009, 10:49 AM
Correctemundo - minimate, not a Kube.  Still, that's a pretty choice looking figure.  I didn't even know they had LOTR mini figs.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on November 6, 2009, 11:23 AM
Yeah I've seen a gollum that made me sick for a week. I really hate minimates.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: BrentS on November 6, 2009, 01:09 PM
I've got the whole LOTR Mini-Mate line.  They are taller (about an inch) thank the Kubricks.  The Sauron figure is freakin' huge.  Having said that, they are all very well done.  The never got around to making all the characters so its too bad.

BTW, I paid about $10-15 for my Sauron so that particular auction is a rip-off.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on November 6, 2009, 01:39 PM
I really hate minimates.

I've got the whole LOTR Mini-Mate line.

Uncomfortable!  :-[

 :P ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on November 25, 2009, 06:34 PM
I also have all or most of the LOTR Minimates. They're not bad, but not as good as Kubricks. Then again, they are much cheaper overall.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on January 19, 2010, 09:39 PM
Put this one under "scams"

So I hit my "kubrick star" search on the bay today, and come up with over 700 entries (typically it is about 200-250), so I spend some time checking out the list. Corndogcollectibles has incredible deals like Veers for $479, Emperor for $110, and many similar bargains  ::)

Aye Carumba. I can't imagine anyone here looking at any of these deals seriously (lando skiff for the price of the series), but always comparison shop, no matter what.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on January 24, 2010, 01:39 PM
Just a heads up, seller siupo23 on eBay likes to use pics that do not belong to him without permission. Infact, the dumbass posts 1 pic with the watermark showing.  ::)

Medicom Star Wars Luke Skywalker 100% Kubrick card (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-Luke-Skywalker-100-Kubrick-card_W0QQitemZ120522242587QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0faf7a1b)

Blonde Luke Skywalker  (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Collectibles/Kubrick/Carded/Blonde_Luke_Skywalker&image=Luke_Skywalker_Kubrick.jpg&img=&tt=)

Medicom Star Wars Han Solo Special 100% Kubrick card (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-Han-Solo-Special-100-Kubrick-card_W0QQitemZ120522243002QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0faf7bba)

Han Solo in Carbonite  (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-07/KubrickHanCarbonite.jpg)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on January 25, 2010, 10:06 AM
I see that seller changed the pic of the Luke Kuby after I e-mailed him, now to see if he changes the Han Carb pic. No doubt he's lifting them from somewhere else.  ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on January 26, 2010, 09:56 AM
Lol! He changed the other pic... dumbass stealing piece of crap!   >:(   ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on May 25, 2010, 04:38 AM
Guess this is a good place to post these, I was looking at completed auctions & seeing what was sold... are you ******* ******** me... kak!  :o   :o

S6 Kubrick SECRET - Grand Moff Tarkin (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-S6-Kubrick-SECRET-Grand-Moff-Tarkin-/380227712032?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5887567420)  $349.99.

Series 6 Kubrick SECRET - VEERS (http://cgi.ebay.com/RaRe-Medicom-Star-Wars-Series-6-Kubrick-SECRET-VEERS-/350345817030?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51923cebc6)  $299.99.

S4 Kubrick SECRET LUKE DARTH VADER (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-S4-Kubrick-SECRET-LUKE-DARTH-VADER-/380227709181?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58875668fd)  $299.99.

Kubrick Series 3 SECRET JAWA  (http://cgi.ebay.com/RaRe-Medicom-Star-Wars-Kubrick-Series-3-SECRET-JAWA-/350345802818?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51923cb442)  $299.99.

CARDED Commander JORG SACUL  (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-CARDED-Commander-JORG-SACUL-Kubrick-/350345800099?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51923ca9a3)  $399.99.

All bin'd within mins of each other... are you ******* ******** me... kak!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: bigj22 on May 25, 2010, 04:03 PM
I emailed him and he told me he lists them that high bc he knows no one will buy them. This allows him to keep them. His wife said he has to sell them. LOL. So he spends 10.00-20.00 on fees every other week just to keep them. That is so lame.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: skyward72 on May 25, 2010, 08:39 PM
LOL, that makes no sense. 
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on June 10, 2010, 08:11 PM
Not a fake, but This auction for a 400% Luke Trooper (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-Stormtrooper-Luke-Skywalker-Ver-/120581536348?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c13383a5c) is a pretty obnoxious scam.  List price is currently on $.99, but the seller wants $126 to ship it to you.  I've seen this auction a few times - how does Ebay let this go on and on?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 11, 2010, 02:48 AM
Not a fake, but This auction for a 400% Luke Trooper (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-Stormtrooper-Luke-Skywalker-Ver-/120581536348?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c13383a5c) is a pretty obnoxious scam.  List price is currently on $.99, but the seller wants $126 to ship it to you.  I've seen this auction a few times - how does Ebay let this go on and on?

Yeah I've seen this pop up a few times but I think the ultraman is worse at $219.60 shipping!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2010, 03:42 AM
Yeah, that's circumventing fees. Start the auction at a low price to avoid the fees & just add on the high shipping cost to get what they want. Unless someone reports these auctions, eBay will do nothing.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on June 11, 2010, 12:36 PM
Yeah, that's circumventing fees. Start the auction at a low price to avoid the fees & just add on the high shipping cost to get what they want. Unless someone reports these auctions, eBay will do nothing.

I've reported them before.  Ebay still doesn't do anything about it - at least not anything I have visably seen.  Seems like they would given it is Ebay that is getting hosed here. 
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on July 23, 2010, 05:39 PM
I might be wrong but this Luke Stormtrooper chase looks to have the wrong hairstyle. Unfortunately looks like someone has bid on it already. Hope I'm wrong tho.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310235837096&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: icruise on July 23, 2010, 07:53 PM
It does look odd, but it's possible that the hair is just shifted on the head, or that a reflection from the bag is making it look strange.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on July 24, 2010, 07:43 AM
It does look odd, but it's possible that the hair is just shifted on the head, or that a reflection from the bag is making it look strange.

I'm not sure about this one.  The hair looks funny, but the figure is sealed in the bag, so maybe it is legit.  Or maybe it's just resealed.  If it is real, where is the gun?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on August 19, 2010, 05:23 PM
Can someone let me know if the helmet for Luke in Stormtrooper disguise fits on his head. The reason I ask is I've just received this figure from someone on Ebay and the helmet doesn't fit on Lukes head. The figure came in a plastic bag which looked genuine enough but when I opened it the limbs were very loose and his head came off very easily. I have a bad feeling that this figure has been made up from a Stormtrooper and a Luke Bespin (am I right in thinking both Luke figures use the same head?). Thanks in advance for any help.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on August 19, 2010, 07:06 PM
The helmet does fit on, but it is a very tight fit. I just put the helmet on mine about 3/4 of the way, and decided that was enough (I didn't want it to get stuck).

He does have the exact same hair as bespin Luke, right dow to the tiny bit of paint to represent the bottom of his ear.

I cracked mine out of a sealed box, so I think what you got is the real deal. I've had brand new figures with loose joints and heads too.  :-\
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on August 20, 2010, 04:22 PM
Thanks Dan, your info makes me think I have a genuine figure. The fact his head fell off and the helmet didn't go on too far worried me a bit. Cheers
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on August 20, 2010, 05:21 PM
The fact his head fell off and the helmet didn't go on too far worried me a bit.

The head of that figure should not fall off.  The Series 8 figures are the only SW figures I'm aware of where the heads where attached such that they can be removed without having to break the torsos open...

Sorry to say this, but I think you got ripped off if your figure's head is removable...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on August 23, 2010, 04:20 PM
Here's a couple of photos of the offending item!

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx37/bobajode/P1030681.jpg)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx37/bobajode/P1030682.jpg)

I'm thinking fake but I've never pulled apart a kube before so don't really know how they fit together.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on August 23, 2010, 04:43 PM
I still think you just got a real figure since it was sealed, but still a lemon in some ways. Cutting up a bespin luke and stormtrooper would cost as much as a real luke trooper, I just don't see the motivation.

Medicom makes some great products, but errors do get through quality control. I'm looking at my Yakface that I busted out of a master case with only one ear painted on the inside. Things happen...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: tiny on August 23, 2010, 07:34 PM
My S4 Hoth Solo and Stormie had head issues, and my chase looks just like your Luke.  It looks pretty real to me.  At least the paint job is nice, my (original) S2 Han looked like a bird **** on his head...but it swiveled just fine ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Bobajode on September 8, 2010, 05:34 PM
2 replies for real (thanks Dan and Tiny) and 1 for fake (thanks I Am Sith). I'm gonna go with the democratic vote (2-1)and go with the reals (even if it's just to make me feel better). Thanks for the input guys, although I hoped a lot more members would have had an opinion on this.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: gravetrooper on September 14, 2010, 01:57 PM
It is a real medicom product, But after the set was released an ebay seller named appleheadbob (or something close to that) was selling factory rejects. In most cases the heads were loose, but some had bad paint applications. I do not think that their are any fake star wars   kubricks out that could be mistaken for the real thing.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on September 14, 2010, 08:31 PM
It is a real medicom product, But after the set was released an ebay seller named appleheadbob (or something close to that) was selling factory rejects. In most cases the heads were loose, but some had bad paint applications. I do not think that their are any fake star wars   kubricks out that could be mistaken for the real thing.

While that is true, the seller you are talking about was always selling loose. I don't think they seal the rejects before they get, well, rejected.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on June 21, 2011, 05:23 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDICOM-KUBRICK-STAR-WARS-HAN-SOLO-LEIA-LOT-be-rbrick-/280699984002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415b05d882

Not quite a scam or a fake just hilarious  ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: tiny on June 21, 2011, 09:48 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDICOM-KUBRICK-STAR-WARS-HAN-SOLO-LEIA-LOT-be-rbrick-/280699984002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415b05d882

Not quite a scam or a fake just hilarious  ;D

Han looks pissed about his hair.  Who is the guy in the middle supposed to be?  He missed a chance to say it was Lando.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: P-Siddy on June 21, 2011, 10:59 PM
I missed the bald Han scene in jeans.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Crackbrick on June 26, 2011, 08:30 AM
I missed the bald Han scene in jeans.

Its on the new Blur Ray Special Special Special Edition.

cb
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on August 3, 2011, 04:04 PM
So I would not call this a scam, but I recently picked up a figure that I've long lusted after (Dagobah Luke) for what I thought was a great price. . .then it showed up in-hand and I found out why.  I'm sure others here saw this auction--he's got Jedi Luke's hairpiece that was cut with an Exacto knife to look sorta like the stock Dagobah hair piece.  I didn't notice it in the pics until it showed up and I saw the white plastic where the hair piece was cut, as the seller didn't state anything about this being customized in this way in the auction and I just didn't think to look carefully at the hair of the one in the pic.

So, I guess my question to you guys is--do you think I should keep it?  I paid a little less than $40, and that ain't bad at all for Dagobah Luke, but the hairpiece thing is bugging me more and more as I think about it, and I'm not sure if I would be better off without and waiting for another, better eBay opportunity.  A guy at Kubrick Nation sold me a Bespin Luke a couple years back and it had the wrong hairpiece that kept bugging me until I had to get another one.  Thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290589610385&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on August 3, 2011, 04:37 PM
That's lame.  Unless he clearly states it is a custom, I would ask for a refund.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on August 3, 2011, 04:54 PM
That's lame.  Unless he clearly states it is a custom, I would ask for a refund.

Agreed- it may not get you anywhere, but I would start trying to get a refund now, as time is of the essence with ebay/paypal transactions. The item is not what it was represented as- simple as that.
If that doesn't work you could try to unload it on ebay or the forums, disclosing the hair issue. As you stated, that was a crazy good price, and someone else may be fine with the wrong hair or even want to make their own.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on August 3, 2011, 06:49 PM
Jeez, I didn't even notice that when I bid on it originally.  Glad that I didn't win the auction, but also really bummed that it didn't work out for you.  I would totally contact the seller to say that the auction didn't disclose the issue with the hair piece.  If he won't refund you your money, contact ebay.  It's ovious that this wasn't what you thought you were bidding on.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: tiny on August 3, 2011, 08:47 PM
I was watching that Luke and thought it was going for a low price b/c of the missing weapons.  That seller might not have known it was a custom hair job...it looks pretty good in the picture.  good luck
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on August 3, 2011, 10:36 PM
Thanks for the response fellas.  He says in his auction that he's committed to customer service and will offer refunds, so I'm assuming I won't have any issues if I try to return it.  I'm just torn as to whether or not I should keep it.  I don't reckon I'll be able to get a complete, minty one for less than $80 or so.  How much is a hairpiece worth (rhetorical question :D )?  I'm leaning toward looking for a refund, but still on the fence. . .
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on August 3, 2011, 11:56 PM
You should contact him and say you either want a full refund or that you will keep it if he gives you like $10 back.  That way you get an even better deal and wont take as big of a hit if a complete one comes around later.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: MikeT on August 4, 2011, 12:23 AM
That's a bummer, and real shady if he knew it was a custom haircut (or was the barber himself.)  I'd say JediJman's suggestion sounds good. If the seller were to give you a partial refund and let you keep Luke, it would definitely be worth it to hang on to until you see another one. Might be worth it to keep even without the refund--it's a sweet kubrick.  If you resell it down the line and  mention the hairpiece in your auction you'd probably still get 20-30 bux for it.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: karamazov80 on August 5, 2011, 05:55 PM
So just to follow up, I contacted the seller and he agreed to refund me no problem once I ship it back to him (he bought it from someone else and didn't notice it himself).  I decided I really want the 100% legit version or nothing.  Thanks again for the suggestions.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on August 5, 2011, 07:08 PM
Glad to hear that it worked out for you.  Freejosh is a good seller, so I'm not surprised he agreed to refund you 100%.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on September 11, 2011, 10:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KUBRICK-DARTH-VADER-star-wars-RARE-CARD-HTF-/250890972650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6a446dea (http://www.ebay.com/itm/KUBRICK-DARTH-VADER-star-wars-RARE-CARD-HTF-/250890972650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6a446dea)

Looks like someone got a hold of one of bikeridetony's customs and is selling it as a 'comic con or convention type limited edition..foreign or American convention'.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Adrian on September 11, 2011, 10:28 PM

Looks like someone got a hold of one of bikeridetony's customs and is selling it as a 'comic con or convention type limited edition..foreign or American convention'.

I'd gladly pay that much for bikeridetony's custom toy. if I knew the family was getting the money.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on September 12, 2011, 12:59 AM
Anybody call in the ebay cops on this one?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Crackbrick on January 4, 2012, 03:38 PM
Someone should have read this auction more closely.  There is no way this turned out to be a chase.  The box pictured is from Series 1 and the pics show series one Fetts along with what I think is a secret from the Fett series itself.  Wish I saw this sooner.  The main point being that I doubt he was selling an untouched series 1 case of 96 as random boxes.  he must have gone through them first to find the chase figures.  Just looked fishy.
I don't collect Kubricks at all anymore.  I was trying to find a price on a Special Forces secret so I could sell it, when I came across this:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-Series1-BOBA-FETT-Kubrick-Sealed-SECRET-Chase-/300501296407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f745e517 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-Series1-BOBA-FETT-Kubrick-Sealed-SECRET-Chase-/300501296407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f745e517)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: MikeT on January 4, 2012, 05:33 PM
I remember seeing that auction awhile ago. In small print it says "Could be one of the rare secret variant Boba Fetts shown below." (italics added by me)

 ::)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Crackbrick on January 5, 2012, 11:26 AM
Some one went for it.  It finished over $0 big ones.  Not sure what a normal Fett goes for these days, but my guess is that it was not worth it.  Especially since the winner did not stand a chance at getting a secret.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on February 7, 2012, 08:07 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPEEDER-BIKE-SET-STAR-WARS-BOXSET-2004-MEDICOM-KUBRICK-100-/300660857134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4600c8992e

I know shipping to Canada (and back) has gotten expensive, but is it $30 expensive?  I hate it when sellers pull crap like this.  His other auctions are more in line at $17, though even that seems high.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on February 7, 2012, 10:19 PM
That was one of the sellers I bought a Hoth Rebel from.  He charged me $20 shipping for that single figure.  He ended up shipping it UPS from Ontario to WI.  Unfortunately, the actual shipping amount was not printed on the label, so I can't tell if the shipping was too much or ridiculously too much. :P
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on February 7, 2012, 11:03 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPEEDER-BIKE-SET-STAR-WARS-BOXSET-2004-MEDICOM-KUBRICK-100-/300660857134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4600c8992e

I know shipping to Canada (and back) has gotten expensive, but is it $30 expensive?  I hate it when sellers pull crap like this.  His other auctions are more in line at $17, though even that seems high.

Quote
$11.50 REGULAR CANADA POST MAIL WITH TRACKING
 
Combined Shipping Rate: $3.00 each additional 100% Kubrick Set

U.S.A Shipping: $20.00 (WITH TRACKING)

International Shipping: $30.00 (WITH TRACKING)

(ALL INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR EXACT SHIPPING COST)

Shipping to Canada looks fine. As for the $30 for International, that what is shows in the shipping calculator for other countries... remember, these auctions are hooked up to the Postal Calculator via eBay & give the amount noted & prolly the highest amount to ship... could also depend on the size of box & weight factor the seller uses... an actual shipping cost will no doubt be had when taken to the PO, happens all the time... the eBay/Postal Calculator is just plain stupid...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on February 19, 2012, 11:32 PM
I see this guy finally got the message that no one was willing to pay a $300+ BIN for an AFA graded 400% Boba Fett and put it up for auction instead.  I'll be interested to see where this one ends, especially since there is no reserve on it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kubrick-400-Boba-Fett-bounty-hunter-Store-AFA-graded-/110828893141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cdeab3d5
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: space monkey on March 12, 2012, 09:58 PM
Ha ha, this auction (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item43ae08b560&item=290682615136&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=cmtFhEqOIC5fRhjdruIXicxoIFg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) is pretty brazen.

I saw the completed auction and as you don't see a Dagobah Luke on ebay every day I wanted to check if it came with the weapons and saw this:

Quote
I can offer a $10 off discount for this figure if you are willing to do the transaction off ebay. In this way I don't have to pay fee to ebay and the fee can be transferred to your discount. I will do the transaction through Paypal so that you will still have your buyer protection from Paypal. I have already done many off-ebay sales with many ebayers and gotten completely ZERO problems. So if you would like to save some money, I suggest you can give me a chance. Just contact me through ebay and I will send you invoice through Paypal.

That is actually stated in the auction description for anyone (and ebay) to see. I'm pretty sure I've dealt with vader-lin before with out a problem but I just laughed how he openly states pretty much 'contact me off ebay and we'll do a deal'.

I can't imagine it (or he) will last much longer.

Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Dan on March 12, 2012, 10:05 PM
I see this guy finally got the message that no one was willing to pay a $300+ BIN for an AFA graded 400% Boba Fett and put it up for auction instead.  I'll be interested to see where this one ends, especially since there is no reserve on it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kubrick-400-Boba-Fett-bounty-hunter-Store-AFA-graded-/110828893141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cdeab3d5

Dang, that went for a really great price! Not that I need another, but dang!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: I Am Sith on June 3, 2012, 06:50 AM
The back of the card is the Bape Fett, but not the front...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medicom-Carde-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Boba-Fett-Bape-Gallery-2003-LIMITED-150-only-/180897428903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1e53b5a7
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Johnnyl on June 3, 2012, 11:20 AM
Its the Fett from the set of six
it has the wrong gun
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: space monkey on June 24, 2012, 09:28 PM
I'm not saying this is either a scam or a fake but this Dagobah Luke (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultra-Rare-Medicom-TOMY-Star-Wars-Kubrick-Luke-Skywalker-Yoda-Dagobah-/290732363971?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43b0ffd0c3) from ronnicshop on ebay has neither the original hair or weapons. It's one of those factory seconds that pop up from time to time and still go for a pretty penny.

Just a heads up if you were thinking of bidding.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Plasticlab on June 26, 2012, 09:26 AM
Def a Luke Jedi S5 hair. Not cool.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: SoloSS on July 18, 2012, 07:00 PM
Hello
I'm new to collecting Star Wars Kubricks and in the last 24 hours have already learned a lot from this thread. I discovered I had bought a box set of cheap knock-offs as one of my first purchases. Oh well. I have a couple of questions - so far, I've only bought from eBay. I see there is a marketplace here. Is there anywhere else you can recommend buying Kubricks? And it seems on eBay there are only a handful of major resellers - are there any I should stay away from in particular? I have bought quite a few things from pizza-hunter and they seem to be OK, but after reading this thread I'm a little paranoid..
Thanks for any thoughts
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on July 18, 2012, 10:59 PM
You've come to the right place for Kubricks!  Here are a couple of suggestions and notes for you:

#1 - Ebay is great source for Kubes, but you need to be patient.  There are some sellers like Honorus that have a big supply, but only offer 1 of each figure at a time at ridiculously high prices.  Wait to make sure you're getting a good deal or this hobby can get spendy fast!

#2 - JediDefender classifieds or Kubricknation.com forums are probably your best bet to get figures outside of Ebay.  You can find some of the more common figures on here for just $5-10.  The front page of Jedidefender also has a photo gallery and checklist covering the first dozen waves or so.  The Kubrick threads here have pictures of everything since then as well. 

#3 - If needed, you can turn to some Japanese suppliers.  Celga and Onejp are middle-men that will allow you to bid on Yahoo Japan auctions.  You can get some good prices on rarer stuff this way, but it is not a great route for common items as you have to pay shipping fees twice, give them a commission fee, and put money in your account ahead of time to bid. 

In general, you should pay attention to the case ratios.  Lower ratios mean the figure is more rare and will probably cost you more.  Each release has included boxes of 12 figures.  In the older series (pre-deluxe), there were 6 basic figures, 1 common chase, and 2 rare chases.  In the deluxe series, the common chase has been removed in place of the Build-A-Figure/Ship. 

You should be able to get most of the basic series figures for $5-10 unless they were short packed.  Series 3 boxes, for example, only had one AT-AT Driver, so he will cost you more.  The "common chase" figures were 1:24 or 2 per case of 4 boxes.  Those tend to go for around $20-25 I think, but you can sometimes find them really cheap.  The rare chase figures are 1:96.  Each case of 4 boxes only includes 1 rare chase figure (so 1 in every 48 figures).  You would need to get at least two cases (8 boxes) to land both chases - possibly more, since you can't tell which chase you get from the outside of the case.  Those chases typically go for around $100.  Deluxe Chases may go for considerably more.  We've seen Hammerheads go for $300 and AT-ST Drivers go for as much as $600, which is insane.

Your best bet is to go to the advanced search in Ebay and looking at completed auctions.  This will give you a good sense of what the figure(s) are going for.  You can always just pse your questions here as well - JD'ers love to talk about Kubes.  Good luck and welcome to the site!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: SoloSS on July 19, 2012, 12:39 PM
Thank you for the awesome advice. I'm already fantasizing about making a trip to the Medicom Toy Exhibition some day. Now that's expensive!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: SaaiBork on October 29, 2012, 03:47 PM
A set of six Lograys for $49.99? Fake or deal of the century?
www.ebay.com/itm/181011159310 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/181011159310)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Adrian on October 29, 2012, 11:26 PM
Sold... expect to see 5 Lograys for 99.99  in the near future.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on October 29, 2012, 11:32 PM
Fakes.  The guy only has 6 Lograys and has never sold any other Kubes?  Fishy for certain.  That said, I'd love to nab a phoney Logray just for comparison.  I would totally buy one of these for $20 if the buyer ends up listing the spares.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on October 30, 2012, 01:01 AM
The seller sold a set of 6 the day prior... so does that make 12... oh my!  :-\
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on October 30, 2012, 06:17 PM
The seller sold a set of 6 the day prior... so does that make 12... oh my!  :-\

Well, that easily confirms it.  I wish I had my Kubes accessible so that I could compare versus the pciture.  The spear looks more reddish than I recall.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on November 4, 2012, 06:04 PM
Seller has another set of 6 up but this time, a bin of $99. Too high, if was lower would nab them to have a looky.  :-\

Think the seller has another account, not many items but the same stuff. He has Komami figs which I collect & think those are faked too as they are cheap for chase items & this new acct sold 1 Logray for $24.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Medicom-Star-Wars-Series-3-Secret-LOGRAY-Collection-Kubrick-Figure-/130795041059?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1e73fdf123
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on December 6, 2012, 05:37 PM
I paid $100 for three of these Lograys and they arrived a few days back.  Who can spot the fake vs. the real thing?

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Kubricks/LograyKube.jpg)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Adrian on December 8, 2012, 12:58 AM
I give up, what are the differences?

If i had to guess, I would say that the one on the right is fake.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on December 8, 2012, 12:06 PM
You are correct!  Pretty tough to tell the difference though.  I looked under a magnifying glass and still couldn't find differences in the figure...right down to the paint job.  However, if you look closely at the staffs you can see much darker blacks in the reproduction vs. The original.  So far, that's the only distinguishable difference I have found.  I am sending my extras to Kube Scientists Jayson and Dale for added lab work.  We'll see what they can find.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Adrian on December 11, 2012, 03:51 PM
after staring at them, the only thing that caught my attention was the staff. Good to know.
interested to see what else they find.


Now if only they would hurry up and fake the rest of the DX chases.  ;D
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on December 11, 2012, 06:35 PM
Yeah, I looked long and hard at these and just can't see anything different outside of the black coloring being a big darker and maybe more glossy.  If they really are post-production fakes, someone did a hell of a job matching up the paint and printing.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Adrian on December 11, 2012, 07:34 PM
i'm not convinced that they are fakes, i'm guessing someone is stealing them off the line and holding on to them to sell later.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Plasticlab on December 14, 2012, 07:16 PM
Think on this...,
the bags are the same thickness and texture as the DX S4 bags, which were completely different from all other series.
They are dead on though. These look and feel from the factory.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: stewbacca on March 21, 2013, 05:41 PM
Well hes got them listed now for only 5.99 a piece-- fake or not-- I grabbed one.. (looks close enough for my collection)

Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on March 21, 2013, 11:08 PM
Well hes got them listed now for only 5.99 a piece-- fake or not-- I grabbed one.. (looks close enough for my collection)

Are you talking about the Logray?  I don't see anything active or completed for that cheap.   ???
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: stewbacca on March 27, 2013, 03:20 PM
He has them listed as Teebo and Bearbricks. I came upon them accidentially..

 
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Adrian on March 28, 2013, 02:09 AM
those are my favorite accidents!
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Mikey D on March 28, 2013, 08:02 AM
Guaranteed it's a fake, but for $6 I don't really give a ****

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130861738184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on March 28, 2013, 09:07 AM
Guaranteed it's a fake, but for $6 I don't really give a ****

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130861738184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

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Shipping to: Worldwide
Excludes: Canada
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Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: P-Siddy on March 28, 2013, 10:31 AM
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Shipping to: Worldwide
Excludes: Canada
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I see that exclusion also includes Mexico and North America as well, so Canada and Mexico are double covered in the negative there (does the double negative mean you should be shipped to?).  It's funny that the seller doesn't realize the US is included in NA as well.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: space monkey on April 11, 2013, 04:58 AM
So I picked up one of these 'Logray fakes' for $14 shipped. I wasn't really interested initially. It wasn't because I was scared of the quality, my expectations were more than met after reports of guys here buying them, but at that price I thought why not? I could have got any even better price had I been more vigilant.

My question to you all is does any one have a reasonable explanation/theory about these? I'm quite well aware of their supposed history as per this topic but what I don't quite understand why these are being offloaded for such a cheap price and why now years after the fact? If you went to the trouble of making Logray copies good enough to possibly fool collectors why haven't the counterfeiters released them sporadically and at 'chase brick' prices? Our gain I guess.

If you went to the trouble of tooling these and the paint and everything you're probably selling them at a loss letting them go for less than $20. I can't imagine they were made on a mass scale but rather a small high cost per unit run.

Now if anyone wants to make some real money please counterfeit at AT-ST driver and in high volume ;D Logray was hardly at the top of my most desirable chase list.  ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Mikey D on April 26, 2013, 08:12 AM
So I received the "fake Logray" in the mail the other day and due to the price I paid, can almost guarantee it's a fake, but how do I know for sure?  I obviously don't have a real Logray to compare, but someone must have both and did a detailed comparison between the two.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Symposium on April 26, 2013, 09:32 AM
Previous page. Pictures and everything  ;)
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: P-Siddy on August 5, 2013, 03:21 PM
Since I'm in the market for a new Series 1 Fett (regular), I get updates from the bay.  Got this one today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290956496120&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Anyone want any Galactic Heroes Kubricks $80... and I've got some ocean-front property in Iowa.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: JediJman on August 5, 2013, 05:44 PM
Since I'm in the market for a new Series 1 Fett (regular), I get updates from the bay.  Got this one today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290956496120&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Anyone want any Galactic Heroes Kubricks $80... and I've got some ocean-front property in Iowa.

Ha! Slightly less articulation on these...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: P-Siddy on August 8, 2013, 08:23 PM
Looks like the pic has been updated on that listing.
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: SoloSS on August 14, 2013, 03:03 AM
I've been trolling eBay for a couple of years now for Kubricks. I've learned much about them from these forums. But goodness am I tired if getting the blue dot indicating I have "new" kubrick chase listings in my favored searches to find it's just Logray. Lord, I'm tired of Logray.
What's the point of any of this? Why do we question if Logray is fake just because it doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I dont care about Logray. nor do i want one. but i feel like i should get one because thd price is so unbelievable. Like several people have said before me - "I wasn't really interested in this..."
 Logray, you are my Kubrick nemesis.
It's an interesting exercise in the thought behind marketing and chases and ... Why Logray?
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: Plasticlab on August 27, 2013, 01:57 AM
dont get me started...
Title: Re: eBay Kubrick Scams and Fakes
Post by: DSJ™ on December 14, 2013, 07:04 PM
Just a heads up on toylover1606 on eBay. His auctions are stolen pics from all over the place including from our very own Kubrick checklist. Just happened to notice his past auctions are same pics too. Really hate it when seller can't even take pics of their own items let alone use pics without permission!  >:(


Oh look! I use pics from places on the internets without permission!  (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=261353209405&pt=US_Action_Figures&_osacat=0&hash=item3cd9dd7e3d&_ssn=toylover1606&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.Xkubrick&_nkw=kubrick&_sacat=0&_from=R40)