There’s been quite a bit of official tat produced in the name of Lucasarts sprawling space opera, but at least it all passed basic health and safety regulations. These imported fake Star Wars figures and bootleg toys are such crude appropriations of Phantom Menace characters that just looking at them is a trip to uncanny valley.
The Phantom Menace is my favourite Star Wars film… apart from maybe all of the other episodes. 1999 was a different time though, and we were still naïve. People queued up to see the trailer in their hundreds, and boy was that trailer good- complete with blaster fire, Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber, and Jar Jar Binks. What a character.
The film’s release was commemorated with a barrage of merchandise. There was a whole new generation of figures for kids to play with and grown men to collect. However, not all of it was official. Here at Wholesale Clearance we never pass on a product we deem to be below a certain quality threshold. It’s safe to say that these figures do not meet our standards.
So for your entertainment we photographed a selection of bootleg Star Wars toys from our warehouse whose names are almost as mistranslated as their moulds. From the freaky limbs of the Pod Race Droid, to Daft Serious’ vacant stare, these characters are sure to inspire a chuckle, even if the force is not with them.
Next we attempted to recreate some terrible scenes from the terrible film with these terrible figures:
136 Responses to “Attack of the Poorly Made Clones”
Danny • December 10th, 2015 at 9:21 am
The character you can’t identify – I think it’s Supreme Chancellor Valorum
Luke hallifax • December 10th, 2015 at 6:45 pm
NO JOKE! I would definatly be interested in buying the set
Karl Baxter • December 11th, 2015 at 12:09 am
Hi, I do not think we can sell these as they are bootleg and not genuine.
Lord Cod • December 10th, 2015 at 9:02 pm
Could you put these on sale. Full sets if possible please. Don’t underestimate peoples desire for hilariously poor quality copies of things.
Karl Baxter • December 11th, 2015 at 12:10 am
Is there laws against selling bootleg items?
John Stockport • December 10th, 2015 at 11:07 pm
I’d would like to buy a full set of these please
Tobias • December 11th, 2015 at 12:11 am
Are these available to purchase anywhere?
Des • December 11th, 2015 at 2:36 am
Please put these on sale! Cover up the Star War with a removable sticker, call them Star Whats and sell them to us!
Andrew B • December 11th, 2015 at 3:17 am
I’d like to buy the Toby One for my son, who we also call Toby One π
Kaz • December 11th, 2015 at 8:43 am
Please you have to sell the sets – I really want to buy them all (except Jar Jar)
David Lowe • December 11th, 2015 at 9:04 am
I’d love to buy the set too!!
Emma Nicholls • December 11th, 2015 at 9:21 am
If you can find a way to sell them, can I buy What and The Emperor Daft Serious please??!
Gideon Rigal • December 11th, 2015 at 9:25 am
I would also like to buy some. I think they would make perfect novelty Christmas gifts.
Jamie Hutchinson • December 11th, 2015 at 9:32 am
I would love to own a “Dennis” as a novelty.
Jamie Hutchinson • December 11th, 2015 at 9:34 am
I’m sure you would be able to sell them as fake figures, as long as you make it clear that they are fake. If you do sell them, please email me.
andy holl8ns • December 11th, 2015 at 11:01 am
Please sell these !!! I would definitely have a set
Sarah • December 11th, 2015 at 12:31 pm
There is a HUGE market for these, they are bloody hilarious. I would definitely look into the legality of selling them as not-for-children items given that they don’t pass safety standards. With all the publicity coming your way, it would definitely be worth investigating loopholes that would allow you to sell them as adult collectables, not safe for kids? I mean…. I really want a Little Girl.
Steve • December 11th, 2015 at 12:37 pm
I would love to buy sets both for me and as gifts. If there is a legal issue why not donate to charity and just charge shipping. They are hilarious and I know several people who would love them!
Simon Santiago • December 11th, 2015 at 12:49 pm
Would you consider a trade if some sort? Or I can donate to your favorite charity in exchange for a complete set? Maybe “sell me another item” and throw in a set of these figures for free?
Christine Brock • December 11th, 2015 at 1:30 pm
I’d love a set for my son
Natalie Morgan • December 11th, 2015 at 1:45 pm
I’d like to buy a Toby One character. Please get in contact if you’re allowed to sell me one.
Scott H. • December 11th, 2015 at 1:57 pm
These look like the perfect things to send to Stuart Ashen, who goes by ashens on Youtube. His specialty is reviewing knockoff and bootleg toys, and he loves these sort of things. Might be a good way to get rid of a few of them, and he’d probably give you a shoutout for it.
Baz • December 11th, 2015 at 1:59 pm
I agree, if when selling the product it is clearly noted these are not genuine and not toys, then you should make available. I would be interested in purchasing before Christmas. Please email me.
Mark • December 11th, 2015 at 2:23 pm
I would love a set and I bet you would be allowed to sell them if you emphasised that they were not genuine. Please email if you decide you can sell them
Richard Rich • December 11th, 2015 at 2:40 pm
I would totally buy a complete set of these! Please email me if you decide to sell them.
Austin Brailey • December 11th, 2015 at 2:50 pm
I also would like to buy a few – if you feel weird selling them perhaps you could gift them to me and I’ll make a donation to charity on your behalf?
Austin Brailey • December 11th, 2015 at 2:52 pm
I would also like these figures. If you feel weird about selling them, you could gift them to me and I could make a gift to charity on your behalf? Particularly interested in Dennis and Daft Serious.
Aidan Riley • December 11th, 2015 at 3:13 pm
Yes, please consider selling these – they would make excellent one-off novelty gifts for Star Wars fans this Xmas ? ? ?
Sicura • December 11th, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Add me to the list for a full set!
Steve B • December 11th, 2015 at 3:15 pm
I want a full set please, these are ace!
Rich Brown • December 11th, 2015 at 3:24 pm
Is it possible to purchase a full set of these at all? π Just for novelty value.
BJ Sizemore • December 11th, 2015 at 3:44 pm
These are awesome and would sell totally for the right price. Dennis please! The Phantom Dennis!
Jill Bautista • December 11th, 2015 at 3:51 pm
I would like to buy a set if possible.
Toby • December 11th, 2015 at 4:07 pm
Yes, I want!!! Pls e-mail me.
Robin Edmonds • December 11th, 2015 at 4:46 pm
Put me down for a set please
Micke AkernΓ€s • December 11th, 2015 at 5:06 pm
Got a friend named Dennis. Would SERIOUSLY love to buy one of them as a christmas gift for him. Really! He is a big Star Wars fan and would have a BIG laugh out of it!
Ray • December 11th, 2015 at 5:42 pm
Put me down for a pair of Dennis as well!!
Toby • December 11th, 2015 at 5:47 pm
I would love to purchase a `What` hahahaha Where can I buy these??? π
Lucy • December 11th, 2015 at 5:52 pm
I’d really like a set too. It made me genuinely laugh snort. Upright slug and Dennis are the best names ever
Matt C • December 11th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
How can I purchase these???
Dave • December 11th, 2015 at 7:10 pm
I’m in!
Seth • December 11th, 2015 at 7:26 pm
You HAVE to find a way to sell them, even if it means writing a check to Disney. I like the idea of covering up the Star Wars name, too.
Tim C • December 11th, 2015 at 8:45 pm
I’d be up for a set…
simon • December 11th, 2015 at 9:03 pm
I agree. These are wonderful daft items. I’d love to buy a set. I especially love the one just marked ‘little girl’ genius!
Beth Lloyd • December 11th, 2015 at 9:47 pm
Me and my kids laughed our heads off at this , I would genuinely like to buy two ‘Dennis’ and two ‘upright slugs’ I can PayPal you
Casey H. • December 11th, 2015 at 10:19 pm
I would buy a full set of these. Please contact me if you decide to do this.
Adam Wozniak • December 11th, 2015 at 10:37 pm
I’d totally buy. Let me know if they go on sale.
James • December 11th, 2015 at 10:44 pm
I’d really like to buy three sets please – I’m sure if you bought them, we can work out a way for others to buy them too!
Jim • December 11th, 2015 at 11:01 pm
I would love to buy a set! Are you selling them??
Natalie • December 11th, 2015 at 11:06 pm
I’d be interested in a Toby One. Please get in to much if you’re allowed to sell them.
Andrew • December 11th, 2015 at 11:25 pm
Hi I know you’re probably board of people asking but I would love to buy this set for my collection , just name your price , if you’re interested let me know
Dennis • December 12th, 2015 at 12:19 am
I want “Darth” Dennis!! Please let me know if you sell them.
Andrew • December 12th, 2015 at 1:05 am
I would be willing to purchase a full set of these. I can pay using paypal. If interested, please email me.
Nathan • December 12th, 2015 at 5:04 am
You could sell sealed boxes of unknown contents. If you do so- I’m interested as well.
David Markham • December 12th, 2015 at 6:12 am
Yes, they are terrible toys. No, it’s not a terrible film. You’re an idiot. And that’s Chancellor Valorum.
Mattl • December 12th, 2015 at 6:46 am
Please contact me if you’d like to sell a set. I would love to purchase them.
LEE • December 12th, 2015 at 6:54 am
How do i order a set?
Adam Booth • December 12th, 2015 at 8:35 am
I’d definitely be interested in buying a set. Let me know if you decide to sell and how much etc!
Kristy • December 12th, 2015 at 9:22 am
It’s not nice to tease us
Paul drew • December 12th, 2015 at 9:32 am
Please sell. Would definitely buy a Dennis! And a daft serious!
jason martindale • December 12th, 2015 at 9:38 am
I too would love to buy a couple of toby-0nes (we have a nephew whom we call toby-one kenobi) and a couple of dennis’s!
Peter Brew • December 12th, 2015 at 10:32 am
Absolutely, they are really amusing, I’d like to join the list of wanting a set. There must be a way to recoup your cost, how about us making a donation and you give them away? Or we sign a disclaimer? They shouldn’t be just scrapped, it’s a waste.
Mark Eoff • December 12th, 2015 at 1:08 pm
Depending on the price, I truly want to buy several full sets! These things represent everything that is good and right in the world! No kidding, contact me!
Jay Feingold • December 12th, 2015 at 1:38 pm
You should be able to sell these as “bootlegs.” I would be interested in a set to add to my bootleg collection. There are multiple bootleg items listed on eBay that are properly disclaimed to be such.
Indigored • December 12th, 2015 at 2:35 pm
I too wish to be poorly conned by these! Please sell them!
Jim Ford • December 12th, 2015 at 3:46 pm
I would love to buy Dennis if you figure out a way to sell them. That’s hilarious and I hope you can make money off them.
John Slegers • December 12th, 2015 at 4:21 pm
I’m not convinced that the information presented in this article is accurate. It looks like a devious publicity stunt to me.
Steve Blackburn • December 12th, 2015 at 4:27 pm
Like everyone else posting, I would love to purchase a set of these.
Paul • December 12th, 2015 at 4:48 pm
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE find a way to put these up for sale! If the price is right, I would buy a couple of full sets to give as gifts to some of my coworkers that are almost as big of a fan as I am…and they would LOVE to have these! I would hope that if you can find a way to sell these, all of us that have made comments should get first dibs since we had to give you our email address (so you know how to contact us).
Michael • December 12th, 2015 at 5:33 pm
I’d like to buy two full sets, except Jar dude, he’s not funny. One set to open and one to keep unopened. If you find a way to sell them let me know. Thanks
Richard Mitchell • December 12th, 2015 at 6:18 pm
I’d be interested in a complete set of these if they are available to be bought
Darrell coon • December 12th, 2015 at 6:28 pm
I think you would be fine selling it since we know in advance what they are. I would love a set.
Montague Flange • December 12th, 2015 at 6:53 pm
Would also love a set if possible π Maybe you could ‘give ‘ them away for a donation to a charity or something.
Ryan • December 12th, 2015 at 7:20 pm
If there is any way you can sell them I would also love to buy some.
Gale S. • December 12th, 2015 at 7:56 pm
I too would be interested in buying a set, these would be amazing white elephant gifts!
Also my brother Dennis will absolutely die when he sees this.
Steve W • December 12th, 2015 at 9:42 pm
Seriously I’d be interested in these too.
Gale S. • December 12th, 2015 at 10:32 pm
Also to clarify after reading some other comments here
-I fully understand I would not be buying Star Wars products
-These toys would not be distributed to kids, only very drunk adults
Menacethedenis • December 13th, 2015 at 12:31 am
Please, please, please sell me a set of these
Helen • December 13th, 2015 at 1:18 am
I’d be happy to make a donation to the charity of your choice in exchange for Dennis, Upright Slug and What π I’ll pay postage too!
I think you’re right about not being able to sell these due to them being (so obviously) counterfeit products.
Mark G • December 13th, 2015 at 11:30 am
Bootlegs have been made of Star Wars figures since the late 70s. There are specific collectors that love these kind of things. Can’t see any reason why you can’t sell them on… at least you will get some funds back. I’d be interested in a set too if they do become available.
Buck Rekow • December 13th, 2015 at 12:52 pm
I’d love a set of these. Very amusing.
Athena • December 13th, 2015 at 5:07 pm
How to “sell” items it’s illegal to sell…? Set up a GoFundMe page or some such in the name of your favorite charity and offer sets as a free perk to the highest donators. You get to unload excess bootleg figures and the karma of helping a good cause (and perhaps a tax break for the donation), the public gets what they want and otherwise could not, and the charity gets some much needed funding. Sounds pretty win-win-win to me. (Might I suggest the Nobody’s Cats Foundation?)
Athena • December 13th, 2015 at 5:13 pm
I SERIOUSLY want to know what, if anything, they say with those “CommTech” chips. lol
Sean O • December 13th, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Please let me know if you find a way to distribute these for monitary compensation. I’d happily buy a set or two. Also, it’s my birthday so you could just give me a set as a present and in return I’ll write down your birthday and send you something equally awesome that day. :p
Kieran • December 13th, 2015 at 8:06 pm
These are gold, would love to pick up one or even a full set if they are put up for sale!
Chris Kanik • December 13th, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Hello- I am interested in purchasing a full set of the bootleg Star Wars toys. I am a collector.
Sam • December 13th, 2015 at 11:51 pm
I’d buy them just to get a laugh out of them
Jillian • December 14th, 2015 at 2:09 am
Please sell these sets! I’d also be happy to donate to the charity of your choice in exchange for these if you’re worried about copyright laws. Think of the kids!
Daniel • December 14th, 2015 at 11:33 am
I’m desperate to buy a few Dennis’s. This character personifies my uncle of the same name and I want to buy several for my relatives.
Paul Sinclair • December 14th, 2015 at 11:40 am
Definately interested in buying a FULL set of these if the price is right,and also AGREE with the above post about us lot who came aher and actively reached out to you being given first dibs at these.
Please contact me and let me know π
Rachael • December 14th, 2015 at 3:09 pm
Karl, you can sell them, the law says that you can’t sell them AS a representation for the actual goods. In other words, if you say they are star wars memorabilia, then you can’t sell them. But you are saying they are bootleg products that are not actually representations of the original movie. In other words, you just have to give full disclosure.
My husband’s name is Dennis and my son’s name is Anakin. I would literally give an arm and a leg for that Dennis figurine.
Collin G • December 14th, 2015 at 3:27 pm
please email me as would sobe interested in buying these π
Andrew simon • December 14th, 2015 at 6:25 pm
I would love a full set of these figures for my collection ! Please contact me too !! I love em ! Must have on my wall! Thanks . Very cool for posting this article.
Jeff Green • December 14th, 2015 at 7:10 pm
I also want a set (or two)
Brian W • December 14th, 2015 at 7:23 pm
I would love to have a couple of sets of these. Let me know if you can make it happen!
Blackie Partridge • December 14th, 2015 at 9:58 pm
I want a set
Toby • December 14th, 2015 at 10:42 pm
Please my nickname as a kid realized. How can I get a Toby One?
Chris J • December 14th, 2015 at 11:39 pm
I would love to be able to purchase these as gag gifts even if it has to be ebay auctions for non authentic knockoffs
Noah • December 15th, 2015 at 1:26 am
Would be geniunely interested in buying these!
Barry Jeter • December 15th, 2015 at 5:53 am
I would like to order a set as well!
Damien • December 15th, 2015 at 7:14 am
My god, any amount just name it. How much do I have to pay for these. I’m dying, I need these in my life. Please, just name a price take it all!
Dawn • December 15th, 2015 at 8:38 am
Hi, I’d love a set of these for my 21 year old Star Wars mad son….Especially upright slug, dennis and what.. Haha this post has made my day π
Daniel • December 15th, 2015 at 11:29 am
I dont think you can sell them but you can give them away for a donation to something π I want them too. π
mark L • December 15th, 2015 at 1:15 pm
Oh yes – charity donation, sold as a knock-off, handed over in a brown paper bag no questions asked, whatever it takes – I’d love some of these ….
Jason • December 15th, 2015 at 3:27 pm
I will gladly buy a whole set! Please see if you can find a way to offer them π
Jack Tako • December 15th, 2015 at 3:32 pm
Would like to buy a full set π
john • December 16th, 2015 at 1:20 am
you can sell as private collection in a a auction like ebay
kenneth herdeg • December 16th, 2015 at 6:29 am
PLEASE SELL ME THESE
dan • December 16th, 2015 at 3:48 pm
I have cash waiting for these i must have a set! Sell them as novelty/humour pieces with disclaimer that they are not toys it seems like plenty of people wpuld love these
Tania • December 16th, 2015 at 6:32 pm
Oh man we laughed so hard it hurt! Love the scenes you set up!
Matt • December 17th, 2015 at 4:25 am
Please sell me a full set and a few extra dennis figures!
Rikki Gawthorpe • December 17th, 2015 at 5:43 pm
If you need to sell, I will gladly, buy a set of 17 of you for a tenner.
Amanda • December 17th, 2015 at 10:19 pm
Please tell me that these are for sale! I would buy the entire set!!
Dennis • December 21st, 2015 at 2:03 pm
I would really love to purchase a ‘Dennis’ actionfigure if possible. Please email me about the options.
Andrea Jimenez-Pons • December 21st, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Is there any way I can buy one of these? I showed toby-one to my dad and he lost it xD I’m gonna get him one
Paul • December 22nd, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Please get in touch and let me buy a set of these privately from you.
Tim T • December 24th, 2015 at 8:22 am
These are so great, thanks for sharing. And, like most of the other posters, I would also be interested in some of these if you do decide to sell them. Happy holidays!
Brian M. • December 27th, 2015 at 4:00 am
Please let me know if you ever decide to sell these. I have a son named Toby and would love to own one of the “TOBY-ONE” dolls. I may also be interested in purchasing an entire set.
Neil R • December 30th, 2015 at 12:15 am
Ditto the other comments- I’d love to buy a set of these, they’re hilarious! Sure there’s a way to retail them as ‘not star wars’ let me know…
PJ Jenkins • January 5th, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Please put me on the list too if you decide to sell, these are GREAT.
Orannis • January 7th, 2016 at 6:04 pm
I’d love to get a couple Dennis figures for display. The guys here at the office think they’re hilarious.
D • January 7th, 2016 at 11:57 pm
I am very interested in a set of these figures. Please contact me. Thx!
Bobbo • January 8th, 2016 at 7:36 am
I love the R2-3PO! I’m sure these will pop up in dollar stores with a title of “Space Wars.”
Tom • January 8th, 2016 at 10:24 pm
You need to find a way for us to buy these. Somehow. SOMEHOW. I want one of each.
Laura Antoniou • January 9th, 2016 at 4:09 am
There must be a way to legally sell these. Offer them in recompense for a donation to charity? Include them “free” with a purchase of something else?
Doug • January 28th, 2016 at 11:30 pm
I need these for my horrid copy toy collection, yes I collect crap like these, must own them all.
Matt • February 12th, 2016 at 4:11 pm
I would purchase an entire set, or donate. Please contact me.
Paul woodall • March 21st, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Please tell me where I can buy two sets cheaply please
Ray • May 4th, 2016 at 6:53 pm
Wow… These are hysterical! I’d really love to buy a set if at all possible!
DennisFan • September 16th, 2016 at 7:02 pm
I had tears in my eyes! I must have Dennis in my collection!
Jason • October 19th, 2016 at 1:45 am
I need these in my collection!
Justin • December 11th, 2016 at 6:40 pm
If you have figured out how to sell them, I’d like to buy a set!
Christopher Hindley • April 7th, 2017 at 12:02 am
I remember reading this, someone posted a photo today on Facebook of your Dennis figure, it got a good laugh and then I posted the Daily Mail article which still linked to this blog entry. Good to see it is still making people laugh almost 3 years later! I would love to buy some or all of these, I would love Toby One or Dennis or even Upright Slug, I would display them proudly for everyone. π
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