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I bought a remarkably similar mug (last advert shown) from an add from different site [1]. Everything about it was a fake. Almost every feature they advertised did not exist (including the fact that it did not come in a gift box.) That was from a site I visit a lot and I wanted to show support. BTW the AI generated animation is quite cool, too bad it is not real...

Do not buy this!! [1] https://kenmiso.com/products/%E2%9A%A1%E2%9C%A8ultimate-v8-e...

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I am surprised you could look at that page and expect to receive a quality product. The images all look like really low grade AI-generated renderings. The mug in the cupholder and the giftbox image in particular don't stand up to even casual scrutiny.

Not trying to make your situation worse, I just find it interesting what these sites are able to get away with to get people to part with their money.

I just find it interesting what these sites are able to get away with to get people to part with their money.

That reminds me of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy%27s_Chocolate_Experience

...which ironically has crossed the line into "so bad it's good" territory.

Are you saying that something about this product is suspect? But it has "Beautiful Craftsamnship"!

https://img-va.myshopline.com/image/store/1731468034215/1dd4...

> interlocking ars

OwO

I've always wanted a mug that has an "Ecgraronic| handle sin.]"!

I mean how could you not want to own a piece of hand-painte perfectly restody that perfectly restores the V8 engine red?

Maggie Mcguagh on Instagram's whole schtick is buying and reviewing these fake AI generated products. Its pretty hilarious

[1]https://www.instagram.com/maggiemcgaugh

I am very curious what the product really looked like.

I gave it to a friend, but think the cup shown, with painted by an amateur model enthusiast. Not quite right colours, not quite right places...

https://i0.wp.com/kirkville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/I...

Just as there's a cottage industry for "I made the game the scam ads show" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRDhiN50Vo0 I think there will soon be a cottage industry for "the scam ad was good, let's make it for real".

That mug is amusing but it should't be too hard for China to make something similar - but real (at least without the weird piston).

Wtf. How could you fall for such an obvious scam? Are you under 5 years old? Or over 60?

Can you please share what the actual product looks like?

so you're saying this is a real product and the ad you saw(then purchased from) was a fake?

Sue them for your $28 back?

At least you got a mug!

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