Just completed the Float test on all the examples of these new REPRO's that i own and here are the results -

REPRO Ug Bag = Floats
REPRO ERG Staff = Floats
REPRO Orange Yoda Snake = Floats
REPRO Gam Guard Axe = Floats

Repro Amananman staff floats as well

Just checked the Amanaman staff I got at the flea market and it does sink. That made me happy as hell. But that was the only original I had to check in your list, Jay.

hmmm...all these original accessories float too...not a great result



Didnt do the Amanaman since Chris already did it...

Thanks for the input lads

It looks like there isnt going to be a blanket rule regarding the float test but at least it serves to identify some of the REPRO's.

Hopefully once we pick up the remain REPRO examples we can test then as well and put together a report together inculding high res pictures like the Gam Guard Axe above so people can know what to look out for with each of these examples.

Jay

loose collecting isn't my thing Jay but this is an interesting thread none the less. It must be an absolute fu**in' minefield for you guys that collect loose and variants ect.

I mean production techniques must have moved on from the early 80's surely.


Full marks though for highlighting this to other TIG ers

Thanks for the help so far guys

Im currently putting together a mini guide for these REPRO's that once complete will be published here on the main TIG Weapons site and the vintage forums.

One thing i want in the guide is High Res Photo's (like the Gam Guard Axe REPRO Pics in this thread) if anyone owns the REPRO's im missing and can take pictures at that type of quality that would be great! Ideally i would like to avoid buying them as well as the ones i have purchased so far if possible lol However if i need to ill buy them to ensure the guide can be completed if anyone wants to help out or chip in feel free.

aussiejames wrote:

Repro Amananman staff floats as well

Any chance you can try and get some decent macro pictures of the REPRO Anmanaman Staff AJ? If you can make sure its before you crack open a beer buddy lol

I really want to complete and get this guide out in the next few weeks if possible as i noticed a thread on RS regarding REPRO weapons and a number of people were stating the Float Test REPRO Sink / Original Float as a difinitive way to tell items apart when its pretty clear that this isnt the case and in many cases the reverse is true!

I just remembered I had a Pruneface rifle (stuck in a corner) and mine floats also. Like you said, the float/sink test is getting hard with these new repros popping up if the do the same as originals. Is there any other weapons you need checked into?

Hi Chris Here is what is still needed to complete the guide on these REPRO's (I highlighted in Red the areas that need contributions

Guys if you have any of the original versions of these weapons and can spare 2 minutes to test them that would be great as it wont be possible to finish the guide for the new REPRO's without peoples help.

REPRO Orange Yoda Snake - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original Orange Yoda Snake - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

REPRO Gam Guard Axe - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original Gam Guard Axe's - Float Test Completed on some examples so far all sink the more tests people do the better as i want to confirm that all the original Gam Guard Axe variants sink, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO ERG Staff - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original ERG Staff - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO Ugnaught Bag - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original Ugnaught Bag - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site

REPRO Madine Staff - Example needs purchasing so the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken

Original Madine Staff - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site,

REPRO Pruneface Rifle - Example needs purchasing so the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken

Original Pruneface Rifle - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site
REPRO Anmanaman Staff- Example needs purchasing so the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken

Original Anmanaman Staff - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site

Jay, the repro Madine staff and Prune Face rifle are on their way to you and should arrive soon. So no need to purchase them any more.

Hi Jay - great thread this and a valuable source of info you're building up. Good work

I have a Gammorrean Guard Axe - Original Variant 3(b) and can confirm that it sinks on the float test.

Don't have the other accs you mentioned at mo.

atb

Just to add i have purchased the REPRO Anmanaman Staff and Emiel was kind enough to support this by purchasing the REPRO Madine Staff and REPRO Pruneface Rifle

Once all 3 have arrived i will take detail his res picture of all 7 of these New REPROs so we can see if there are any differences that can tell them apart from the Originals.

Thanks to everyone thats helped out so far

Here is where help is still required -

REPRO Orange Yoda Snake - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original Orange Yoda Snake - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete


REPRO Gam Guard Axe - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original Gam Guard Axe's - Float Test Completed on some examples so far all sink the more tests people do the better as i want to confirm that all the original Gam Guard Axe variants sink, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO ERG Staff - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original ERG Staff - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO Ugnaught Bag - Float Test Complete, Pictures Complete

Original Ugnaught Bag - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO Madine Staff - - Example purchased and in the Post Once its arrived the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken

Original Madine Staff - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO Pruneface Rifle - - Example purchased and in the Post Once its arrived the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken

Original Pruneface Rifle - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site


REPRO Anmanaman Staff- Example purchased and in the Post Once its arrived the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken

Original Anmanaman Staff - Need as many people to complete float tests and post results on this thread, Will use the Pictures from TIG Main Site

"REPRO Anmanaman Staff- Example purchased and in the Post Once its arrived the Float Test and High Res Pictures of this REPRO can taken"
http://www.imperialgunneryforum.com/watch-out-section-f7/reproduction-amanaman-staff-t1229.htm
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