Well Made Bootlegs That Were Better Than the Original
You can't always buy official merch because you have bills to pay and other priorities that need your attention. So, sometimes, you'd get a bootleg version of what you want. One that looks almost like the original and can last even longer in time, if you take good care of it. And no one will know.
But there are times when that's not a possibility, and you start exploring the amazing world of bootleg merch. There was a time when there was no difference between an original and a bootleg, and other times where bootlegs were even better for some reason. There was also a time when you didn't know you were getting a bootleg and thought you were the coolest kid on the block for having Aladdin III, a game that doesn't actually exist.
So, here are photos of well-made bootlegs that were better than the original, or maybe not, but they're funnier for sure.
Sitch
With a tank? I'm taking this.
Sense of Right Alliance
Better than the Avengers and the Justice League put together.
Robert Cop 2
The sequel is superior.
Power Games Super Entertainment System
One of the best famiclones out there.
Twilight Sparkle
They have seen things.
PolyStation
The mythical bootleg console that was a NES ripoff but deceived kids by looking like a PlayStation One.
Pokemon Cards
Looks legit.
Nintoaster
The best shape an NES can take.
Did you mean Stranger Things?
Someone's out there wearing the Stra Thi Stra Thi.
My Lovely Horse
That's what it's called, right?
Beuly
Close enough.
In the Bahamas
Beavis and Butt Head go international.
Baozao
Not Labubu, but pretty close.
Wendy
From the Adam Family.
Sonic?
Shadow? Both?
Sams Sams
Hmmm.
Monopoly Pokemon Go
It'd be sold out in minutes if it were real.
Aladdin III
Remember him?
Air Bud DVD
Looks better than the original.
Super Mario World
This one was there before the official Universal theme park.