Is this a re-caster?

[Ferris]

Gents, I need your help/advice.

Are these re-casts?: http://www.crossroadsscalemodels.com/index_EN.php?pagina=figures-1-16

Some seem to be S&T figures.

Thanks,
Adrian

 

[Redcap]

Hi Adrian,

I would say "Yes" as there are images of S&T and KIRIN figures for certain amongst the line up and also some other figures I recognise but cannot at this present time put the name to (MIGHT be some old 'Fort Royal Review' in there as well?) The S&T's are most certainly knock-offs as they were quite expensive when produced and he certainly could not sell original boxed castings at 19 Euros. Ask him outright and he may tell you!
Gary

 

[polyphemus]

Also some Milimen & Dog Tag (I think).

Geoff

 

[housecarl]

One of our Dutch viewers posted about hm before.
I think he was trying to trade at a show, until everyone noticed he was re-caster.
Carl.

 

[Ferris]

I've been searching the forum but couldn't find Crossroads mentioned Carl.
Any idea how I can find that thread?

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[housecarl]

Adrian, with this search facility no, I can't even find my own postings.
Sorry mate,
Carl.

 

[T50]

I'd put $5 on recasts.

 

[gordy]

I've been searching the forum but couldn't find Crossroads mentioned Carl.
Any idea how I can find that thread?

Cheers,
Adrian

For searching use crossroads* the "*" means any letters after the word crossroads.

Adrian, with this search facility no, I can't even find my own postings.
Sorry mate,
Carl.

Click your avatar then on the link "Profile Page" then "Postings" viola!

 

[Ferris]

Thanks Gordy, I found the thread now: http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/opinions-asked-on-this-webshop.40723/#post-416367

Pretty clear they are recasts.
I contacted the website inquiring about the figures but received no reply.
If you also want to contact this guy, you can use this link: http://www.crossroadsscalemodels.com/contact/contact_EN.php

I suggest/hope the original manufacturers will take action.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Sapper8863]

Hello Adrian

This person is definitely selling recasts. He has several of my own Wee Friends figures on his site. I have left a message on his guestbook and have just filed a complaint with the Dutch police.

Please be aware that if you are a customer of his, you might get caught up in this. Please do not buy anything from him.

Any other traders within the European Union who have the same problem with this guy, please feel free to contact me by email and I will add their names to the legal action.

Best Regards
Ian

Ian Hanratty
Friendship Models
Wee Friends.

 

[montythefirst]

Good for you Ian

 

[theBaron]

Well done, everyone! This is the most effective response, when a recaster has been spotted. Contact the original manufacturer, if possible, because he has the best standing to do something about it.

Ian, I hope you get a satisfactory followup on your complaint.

Prost!
Brad

PS-Gordy, maybe it would help to move this to the Report Piracy subforum?

 

[Ferris]

Nice work Ian!

Please keep us informed.
I a quite curious what Dutch police will do and hope your action will have an effect.

Cheers,
Adrian