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USS FLAGG owners, UNITE !
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07-25-2012, 08:48 AM
Jedi_Master_Ben
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So how do you know if the parts are original or repro? I need to pick up some off of Ebay and would like original of course.
Most reputable casters state in thier auctions that the part(s) are "replacement" or "cast copy" of the originial. The product is normally color match as best as possible, and the plastic quality is top nototch using resin products from companies like Smooth-on. Resin cast copies are made from a two part epoxy and are heat resistant (won't melt), they just get soft when heat is applied. A sure sine of the part is original plastic is looking for play wear and tear and slight color fade. Lets face it, we are talking about a 27 year old toy, so unless it was just been taken out of the box and assembled for the first time (just saw one like that a few weeks ago on e-bay), chances are that it was played with.
Reproduction casters will focus on the easily lost parts and often the harder to come by on e-bay. Here is a list of known parts that have been repro:
Missile antenna
Stern railing
Deck Clips
Y pins
Bulkhead Doors
Mast cap
Comm antenna
Surface Radar
NV caps and base
Aircraft antenna
Crane engine cover
Arrestor hook
Nozzles
Tow vehicle engine cover
Tow hook
Purge valve
If you think you have a repro part, the best thing you could do is compare the part texture and color to an original part for miss match in color or texture. Some times the flashing from the molds was not cleaned off completely and that might be a give away.
So here is the bottom line. If you are trying to build a USS Flagg using all origial parts for AFA certification or just piece of mind, then some additional homework may be needed before placing that bid or order. Ask lots of questions and find out about thier return policy just in case the part does not check out. But if you are like me who is putting one together to be used as dio or to be played with by kids or grandkids, then repro parts is a cheaper and hassle free way to go. It's a nice feeling to know that if one of my deck clips should break during an assembly or dissassembly of the Flagg, there is someone to turn to get a replacement so that the toy can continue to be used and enjoyed. Its not like we can call up Hasbro and say "you know that 27 year old toy you made back then, I need this part, can you make me a replecement part for it?"
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