Acceptance of Repro items?

[supes]

I think one of the other reasons repro's might be more accepted with mego's is the fact that there are a whole lot more pieces to a mego figure than a Star Wars figure. For example a Mego Green Arrow looks a little sad standing on a shelf missing a boot, no bow, no hat and no quiver. Where as Luke or Han or a stormtrooper still looks fine even if he is missing a tiny gun. Also with the amount of weapons Kenner made whether with figures or mail away weapons packs I would have to assume most of the weapons would be quite easy to find.

Just my opinion.

[vulcan2074]

Question just occurred to me--Were there ever any unmarked factory-made MEGO repro clothes/parts/accessories created?

Bryan
I know that the Space 1999 belt and comlock from CTVT are unmarked. There are subtle differences from the original though.
Sammy

[sauce]

Ahh, thanks Sammy. I'm reading around the Accessory Check right now (Major Props Always Due for the work there, DaveMC!) and looks like quite a few CTVT pieces are unmarked.

Were there ever any factory-made DocMEGO parts that were unmarked?

[clemso]

The problem with repros occurs when a mego figure has either been pass down to a seller as trade or in a lot and who knows next to nothing about megos or reproduction parts or a casual collector who does not understand the significance that something like this can cause for all original collectors. Its isn't always that easy to spot repro parts on a poor j.peg. Although the onus is still on the buyer to do their home work, it is quite tiresome and takes some of the fun out of the hobby for an all original collector. In a perfect world, I would prefer no repros, but I can understand its function in this hobby. Yes, marking any reproduction, whether they are boxes or parts will imho help to ease and reduce antagonism with those that prefer their collectibles to be all original.

[generic]

Question just occurred to me--Were there ever any unmarked factory-made MEGO repro clothes/parts/accessories created?

I know this isn't exactly what you meant with your question, but back in the day, there were many factory made repro items (for example, all of the Tim Mee Western figures). Some of these parts are difficult to tell from the original if you aren't very familiar with the lines.

I have mixed feelings about reproduction items. However, to be honest, I suspect that is mainly because I spent a LOT of money back in the late 90s on Pirates, Knights and Western figures and they are worth considerably less money now that you can pick up the reproduction figures for $5 each on ebay.

I personally prefer having all original figures, but it's very cool to have the reproduction pieces available for custom figures and for people who just want a complete Green Arrow without spending more money on the bow than the figure itself.

[boynightwing]

I don't mind reproduction items at all. I want my figures to look as complete as I can. I can always upgrade to original parts another time if one presents itself. But if it looks complete to me, then I'm happy.

I'm also a big fan of doing paint touch ups on all my figures, not just Mego.

[Mr.Krusher]

Well, given the choice I'd of course want the originals. I'm getting a Captain Patch figure with a repro suit, I'm fine with it.
I was doing some business with a guy that told me that he buys up lots of Star Wars repro weapons with the strict intent of destroying them or tossing them in the trash. He says that he does it 'for the community', who knows, eh?

[Brad]

I have waited to post on this thread. I wanted to think about it since I am still pretty new to this and I had to take a short buying break while I spent some money on vehicle repairs. While I appreciate that people produce repro stuff I decided to try and buy the best originals I can afford. There are exceptions such as the super rare RM Robin mask or AI Clark Kent glasses. As long as they aren't being passed off as vintage pieces it is a nice option for folks to help them complete or fix up a figure.

[Joseph_Y]

I recently bought a big lot of loose Megos to sell/trade(Gotta try to make the hobby pay for itself just a little), and found a few repro accessories in there. The differences are thankfully obvious,and the ones in this lot are marked as such. I'm still going to stick with original parts (I'm not up to the level of getting the uber rare secret identity figures yet, but we'll see how much of a stickler for original only pieces I am when that time comes... )

Cheers
Joe

[drmego]

The only Dr. Mego china made parts that are not stamped with a "DM" is the
Andorian belt, the Black Knight belt, Speedy's belt, and the Star Trek
weapon belt.

They were supposed to have the DM etched into the steel but it was skipped
and I have not had a reason to order more. If and when I do, I will ask the
factory to etch the steel.

[Joseph_Y]

I for one certianly appreciate that you make sure that your repros are marked as such. Only IF reproduction makers in the Star Wars community were as ethical about it.
The Lizard coat in the lot of loose figs I just bought, other than the material on the pockets was near exact. The fact that it's marked surely, has kept many people from being duped by unscrupulous resellers.

Cheers
Joe

[sauce]

I recall an auction not that long ago listed by BenBarb that had an unmarked reproduction Health Spa Dinah bodysuit. I may have notes on it, but I thought he was claiming it was an unmarked DM suit?? Am I totally off the mark?

[generic]

I recall an auction not that long ago listen by BenBarb that had an unmarked reproduction Health Spa Dinah bodysuit. I may have notes on it, but I thought he was claiming it was an unmarked DM suit?? Am I totally off the mark?

It may not have been china made. I've owned quite a few unmarked Dr. Mego items that were made before the china made items, but with all of those, you could easily tell that they were reproductions. It's really only the china made items that would be hard to id without the DM tag.

[MIB41]

I think it goes without saying many of our collections would be incomplete if Paul (Dr. Mego) had not reproduced many of the parts that go bad on these figures. That being said, how someone chooses to pass them off is ultimately up to the character of the seller. Now most here can spot a reproduction a mile off...well...okay two feet off. But those who make reproductions, including the backer cards and boxes tend to make sure there is a tactfully placed notification on the package stating as such. Now I understand why the values have dropped in some of the vintage SW lines I have noticed. Clearly reproductions are taking a toll on that market.

[torgospizza]

Personally, I'd go for a decent looking original piece over a new repro, but there are times I'm satisfied with sticking with repros. F.ex., the price difference between a complete Conan and one with repro scabbard, sword, and belt is enough to assuage any doubt I might have. One thing: I appreciate it when people tell me up front something is repro, and I feel I have the duty to do the same. I'm not a dealer, so for my own ends, a display of Star Trek figures (f.ex.) with half the guys sporting EMCE phasers and communicators is just fine.

I feel the same with Kenner SW figures; if it's for my collection, a repro part that makes it look like vintage is better than not. If I get an original part later, I'll swap it out. I'm not selling fakes as if they're real--this is my personal collection--so I'm fine with them. If I do sell them later for whatever reason, I'll let the buyer know in advance.

As far as CTVT figures go, you can typically tell upon inspection. And if the piece is marked, God bless them. It's probably the only way I would have ever bought a Space: 1999 Paul Morrow, and I'm glad I did. Awesome, awesome figure for $5.00.