Repro die cast parts

[spoons]

Following on from 3D repro shite I just bought a set of repro parts for the die cast ships so I could make a TIG style comparison guide

The repros are pretty good but there are tells.

Click on the 'reprodcution' tab in the link

http://www.vintagestarwarsdiecast.co.uk/featured-articles

 

[Joe]

Great work Andy, always good to be one step ahead of the reproductions that are out there and articles like this will hopefully save some people getting stung on non original parts.

 

[poncho]

Scary stuff this 3d malarky..good guide andy

 

[spoons]

Scary stuff this 3d malarky..good guide andy

Thanks both - these are all made in moulds but I might buy the 3D one too for comparison

 

[Clawrence]

Good one mate 8)

 

[sith-smith]

Sadly I think it's inevitable that where there's money to be made, reproduction will soon follow!

 

[Joe]

Sadly I think it's inevitable that where there's money to be made, reproduction will soon follow!

Aint that the truth. Since Yak Trilogos started selling for £1k+ there have been a huge amount of reproduction ones pop up on eBay (Figure and card!!).

 

[MarkG]

Great thread Andy.

Although I'm not into the Die Cast stuff.... yet, I'm surprised and shocked that people are even attempting the reproduce this stuff. Seems like nothing is safe now. Weapons have been for years and more recently figures.

Luckily there are tell tale signs, but sadly not everyone will know the differences and continue to funds these 'vermin'

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

Great guide, Andy. Really informative. I had no idea repro parts were being done for the DC range although it doesn't surprise at all. What is surprising is the quality, though. They appear very good next to the typically crap repro weapons.

 

[BlueDog]

Brilliant guide Andy, some of those parts are scarily well made especially the Y-Wing bomb.

I didn't realise any of those had even been made as repro parts as I've not had any of the die cast toys before. Keep up the great work.

 

[spoons]

Thanks for the appreciation guys. The bombs have been around for a while but I need an older one for reference.

At nearly £10 each with postage I can't see too many takers - cheaper to buy original