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<blockquote data-quote="JuniorChubb" data-source="post: 321082" data-attributes="member: 3665"><p>Hi Clubmatty...</p><p></p><p>The figures in the recards you mention are genuine Kenner figures but the accessories are probably not. As Tundra mention the only reproduction figure that is practically the same as the originals are Stormtroopers, the best give away for a new collector is that these fakes are 'persil white' where as the originals <u>usually </u>have a bit of yellowing to them. See this thread here for a guide on the fake stormies...</p><p></p><p>http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14463&hilit=poon+stormtrooper</p><p></p><p>I see the temptation to buying these recarded figures as a new collector and in the small number you may be considering purchase there is 'no harm' to the hobby. In reality though any purchase from these sellers contributes to this 'negative' side of the hobby and helps funds somebody who is actively producing fakes and duping less knowledgeable collectors.</p><p></p><p>Most people on here are against repro-weapons, repro-cardbacks and repro-recards as we are aware of the effects they have on the hobby.</p><p></p><p>Hope you pick up something decent for your brother. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JuniorChubb, post: 321082, member: 3665"] Hi Clubmatty... The figures in the recards you mention are genuine Kenner figures but the accessories are probably not. As Tundra mention the only reproduction figure that is practically the same as the originals are Stormtroopers, the best give away for a new collector is that these fakes are 'persil white' where as the originals [u]usually [/u]have a bit of yellowing to them. See this thread here for a guide on the fake stormies... http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14463&hilit=poon+stormtrooper I see the temptation to buying these recarded figures as a new collector and in the small number you may be considering purchase there is 'no harm' to the hobby. In reality though any purchase from these sellers contributes to this 'negative' side of the hobby and helps funds somebody who is actively producing fakes and duping less knowledgeable collectors. Most people on here are against repro-weapons, repro-cardbacks and repro-recards as we are aware of the effects they have on the hobby. Hope you pick up something decent for your brother. :D [/QUOTE]
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