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According to a post on the MDFC, DML is trying to say these are knockoffs/counterfeits not true DML figures but from what I have seen the quality is no different than the DML stuff we are seeing now. I have seen several pics people have posted of white boxed figures they got and there is no denying they are the real deal. I don't know if they are truly limited editions, I seriously doubt it. I think these white boxed sets are either figures were not made to be exported out of China or factory seconds someone got their hands on. DML like most toy companies subcontract their stuff out so it's very common for them to make stuff for DML while also making stuff for themselves or some other toy company. This has gone on for years dating back to the 60s when Hasbro had the GI Joe line I am sure most of you know the story. So even if these are not actually distributed by DML they are probably made by the same people DML contracted in the first place.

I guess if you missed out on a figure it might be a way to get your hands on one but the cost IMHO is very high even before shipping. I have no problem buying any of these but not at those high prices I wouldn't go more than $30.00 tops on these. If DML has a problem and these are true counterfeits all they would have to do is contact Ebay and they would pull all the auctions just like they do with all the other counterfeit stuff that pops up on Ebay.

I doubt these will effect the original boxed figures. The box makes the difference just like that little card included in the CH figures makes all the difference with those. Some etailers sell over stock CH with out the card a little cheaper the cards can be found loose some guys don't keep the cards or the boxes. I have seen collectors swap cards just so they can say they have a lower numbered figure and sell it for more on Ebay the card is the real collectible IMHO.

I saw this statement posted before in a similar thread and I don't believe it at all. I just think it's another load of bull from the DML propoganda machine. They claim they have this great commitment to quality and most of their new stuff hitting the market is just not as good as the stuff they used to make a few short years ago when they were on top. If they really were commited to quality they should be keeping up with the other manufactures that have been consistantly blowing DML out of the water and raising the bar in the hobby. If I was going to describe DML integrity would be the last thing to come to mind. I think if the statement was true DML would have had the stuff pulled off Ebay ASAP, it's not hard! The statement they have all this great security and thier own in house inspection line makes me laugh as well. We all know the costs of having a 1/6th figure made even from molds copied is very high who would invest all that kind of money to copy DML it would be a better investment to make an all new figure start a new company that was original and sell it.

Everyone I talked to and the guys who posted reveiws of these white box figures seemed to be satisfied with them and the pics they have posted the unis and equipment don't look any different from the DML quality of late. Now I haven't had the chance to see any first hand and I hope to get to see one soon and see for myself but I have seen some of the new DML stuff so I see the lack of QC they have now. I just wish DML would just start investing money in all new stuff and start climbing their way back to the top. I really miss the DML of a few years ago.