MICA Junk Copies

Lesney early large scale toys 1947-55 + Models of Yesteryear 1956 to date
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Re: MICA Junk Copies

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charliep wrote:This is what I found:
Mica bed-end has ejector marks on the top and bottom rails; original does not. Mica bed-end is slightly heavier.
Mica tin bath has no ejector mark inside; original does. Mica tin bath is much heavier.
Mica crate has a slightly wavy edges; original crate has ruler-straight edges. Mica crate is much heavier
Would it be possible to have similar identification tips for the other items?
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Re: MICA Junk Copies

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Hi Idris,
This is the best info I can give. It is not easy especially with the older pieces that are approx. 70 years old.
Hope this helps.
Charlie

Mica bed-end has ejector marks on the top and bottom rails; original does not. Mica bed-end is slightly heavier.
Mica tin bath has no ejector mark inside; original does. Mica tin bath is much heavier.
Mica crate has a slightly wavy edges; original crate has ruler-straight edges. Mica crate is much heavier
Mica bike frame has ejector mark on top horizontal fwd frame, original has it same location. Mica's copy slightly heavier.
Mica wheel has mark outside rim opposite of handle, original has same. Original slightly heavier.
Mica pail has ejector mark inside bottom, original has same. Mica's copy is much heavier.
Mica cistern has two ejector marks inside bottom, original has same. Mica's copy is much heavier.
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Re: MICA Junk Copies

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charliep wrote:Hi Idris,
This is the best info I can give. It is not easy especially with the older pieces that are approx. 70 years old.
Hope this helps.
Charlie
Thank you!
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