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Marco Pony
I found these at Big C Maha Sarakham (still slowly dying). I just found the brand funny for some reason. But AI told me that it’s an established brand that’s…
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Marchall Amps AKA Weiduka
I was online looking for a cheap amp to replace my current cheap one (which has bust a capacitor or something and picked up an oscillating ground loop type hum)…
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SPENDYGAMS – Scrabble Knockoff
The kids started playing Scrabble at school and wanted to practice, so I broke out one of the knockoff sets I found at Terminal 21 in Korat a few years…
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Misushit?
This is probably the best Matsushita knockoff name, ever (combined with a retailer’s misspelling) – and that’s saying a lot since Matsushita and National brands were folded into Panasonic years ago.…
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Chris Pongpitaya’s Supercar Knockoffs
…Because nothing says genuine 911 like a spoiler the size of a Cessna wing (and judging by the height of the hood, front wheel drive as well). (thx Mark) This…
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Sporting Goods Knockoff Fever: Mitzuka & Balldings
Is this the highest form of flattery for Mizuno and Rawlings? “Balldings” is officially the best knockoff name, ever. Better than a genuine BOLEX watch, better than PenesamiG, better than…
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DORAEMAX
Who’s that blue robot cat from the future with the Homer Simpson eyes? Knockoffs sometimes (unintentionally?) kick more ass than the original items.
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LANGBA – PenesamiG
In my previous post, I spoke of “fake brand name knockoffs that are loosely based on a famous item but a little too ironically so, giving you the impression that…
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Justin of America – Justin Jeans?
Sometimes, a sign just hits you in the face: Spotted in Khon Kaen, Thailand Somebody painted my ass on a sign! We’ve actually spotted Justin Jeans apparel – mostly t-shirts…
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Cheap Cheap
One of the great joys while shopping in Thailand is the bargaining – there is a definite art to it. One must find the equilibrium between getting the best deal…
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Starbucks Clone
It was bound to happen, right? I mean, many successful chains and brands have to put up with people ripping off their designs or ideas. In-N-Out was ripped by Volks…
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Shades of Quadrophenia
I liked Sting in Quadrophenia. He fit the role rather well, I think. It’s interesting to think that if the Mods and Rockers could find a common ground living in…
