About
Bootlegging is the act of selling illegal items,usually video games or toys. It happens mostly in east Asian countries (mostly in China.)
History
In the 1880s the word was first used to denote the practice of concealing flasks of illicit liquor in boot tops when going to trade with Indians.Since then,the word has been used to signal an illegal item being sold,Mostly being copyrighted material[1].
Impact
Generally, bootlegging left a negative impression at the general public, As some are copyrighted material. However, It still remains one of the most biggest fads as it continues to grow. Along with that, A website was created to document all the bootleg games and consoles named bootleggames wiki.
Notable Examples
Sense of Right Alliance
A bootleg of the justice league, this toy appeared in tumblr and exploded in popularity due to its bizarre factor.The team consists of: Lighting Mcqueen,Yellow/blue/red power ranger,superman,batman, spiderman and shrek.
Photos
Somari
Another famous bootleg, made in early 1994 ,this bootleg is a combination of Sonic the hedgehog and Super Mario. Made by a company named Hummer team.The Game is widely known by both communities.
Photos
Search Interest
External References
[1]Wikipedia – Rum-Running