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REDFIVE
Imperial Recruit
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 |  Subject: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories.......  Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:58 pm | |
| Hello to all,
Just stumbled across the forum when looking for advise on how to spot repro Yoda accesories, just wondered if anyone can tell me the signs of a repro snake mostly......?
Any advice is appreciated.
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Cobra_SFX
Sith Lord
Posts: 1316
Join date: 2009-11-19
Age: 45
Location: England UK
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:39 pm | |
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jaymassive619
Admin
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Age: 31
Location: Darlington UK
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:41 pm | |
| The only Yoda Snake REPRO's are either made from metal or painted plastic Dan Hope that helps Jay If your unsure of any weapons or accessories you can post pictures and we can let you know either way  |
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REDFIVE
Imperial Recruit
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Join date: 2010-03-09
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:50 pm | |
| Thanks for the replies. I am happy the canes are ok, definitely not painted and appear to have the correct amount of detail. Its the snakes mainly. I have the brown version and the orange, both feel different to each other (orange is more rigid) and one had a faint circle on the head. Just wanted to rule out repro's if possible. Also one belt has more detail than the other (one has broken lines around the edges and one doesn't........ |
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jaymassive619
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| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:55 pm | |
| | REDFIVE wrote: | | Thanks for the replies. I am happy the canes are ok, definitely not painted and appear to have the correct amount of detail. Its the snakes mainly. I have the brown version and the orange, both feel different to each other (orange is more rigid) and one had a faint circle on the head. Just wanted to rule out repro's if possible. Also one belt has more detail than the other (one has broken lines around the edges and one doesn't........ |
They sound fine dan but i can only be 100% with some pics.
There aren't many repro snakes out there and those that are are either painted plastic or painted metal and are really easy to spot.
The belt details can also vary depending on the specific Yoda variant as well so dont panic with that.
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Cobra_SFX
Sith Lord
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Join date: 2009-11-19
Age: 45
Location: England UK
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:57 pm | |
| The Lili Ledy Yoda Snake has a small circle on its head, the other accessories also have the small circle, they do have unique differences in detail to others Heres a link to 2 variants ... http://www.startoy-variations.de/LGForum/LL/yoda_rear_1.jpg Do be careful on that site as some of the figures are incorrectly identified (just a word of caution to you Ledy collectors) |
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REDFIVE
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| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:39 pm | |
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coachk28
Jedi Knight
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Join date: 2009-12-15
Age: 29
Location: Chicago, IL
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:44 pm | |
| Never seen a belt like that before!!!
I'll leave this one up to the experts!!!! |
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Cobra_SFX
Sith Lord
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Join date: 2009-11-19
Age: 45
Location: England UK
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:46 pm | |
| The darker green one looks like the Lili Ledy Yoda (or some accessories do with the little circle on), definately a Ledy Belt on him, the snake looks correct but i dont think its a Ledy snake, Yodas head should be as dark as the rest of him unless its the flash making him appear lighter green. All looks genuine to me |
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Craig T
Imperial Commander
Posts: 349
Join date: 2010-02-09
Location: UK & Ireland
| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:24 pm | |
| | REDFIVE wrote: | | Thanks for the replies. I am happy the canes are ok, definitely not painted and appear to have the correct amount of detail. Its the snakes mainly. I have the brown version and the orange, both feel different to each other (orange is more rigid) and one had a faint circle on the head. Just wanted to rule out repro's if possible. Also one belt has more detail than the other (one has broken lines around the edges and one doesn't........ |
Welcome to the church RedFive!
I have both Yodas too and can see what you mean The orange snake feels rigid has no circle on its head. The brown does have a circle and seems much more flexible. Good spot on the "beading" on yoda's belt! I never noticed that beofre. I am pretty much sure though though they are fine.
| The Admiral wrote: | The Lili Ledy Yoda Snake has a small circle on its head, the other accessories also have the small circle, they do have unique differences in detail to others
Heres a link to 2 variants ...
http://www.startoy-variations.de/LGForum/LL/yoda_rear_1.jpg
Do be careful on that site as some of the figures are incorrectly identified (just a word of caution to you Ledy collectors) |
Rob Dude! how do I get access to this site?
I tried www.startoy-variations.de and I had just a blank screen with the domain name printed. There's a cool shot of the MIHK Luke and Ledy Luke which I want to get access to______________________________________________________________________ Do "U" really need it? Please Read Shawn K's AFA FAQ Below To Find Out More: Shawn's AFA FAQ |
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Cobra_SFX
Sith Lord
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| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:15 pm | |
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Craig T
Imperial Commander
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| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:22 pm | |
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Excellent stuff Rob matey!______________________________________________________________________ Do "U" really need it? Please Read Shawn K's AFA FAQ Below To Find Out More: Shawn's AFA FAQ |
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Cobra_SFX
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| | Subject: Re: Advice on how to spot fake/repro Yoda accesories....... Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:33 pm | |
| Ahar!!! |
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