[...] I think the difference is which parts are actively being listed. If there is an influx of red parts that "shouldn't" exist, from multiple stores, that seems to be [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] No one is saying they're counterfeit here, as far as I can tell. They're using official molds, but rogue employees are using that equipment to make parts after [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
If there are legitimate "test batches" then you would expect the following: a) They would be in limited colors, not every trans color imaginable (and unimagined) b) [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] I agree, but when they are veing made for the market, there becomes no difference. Who can tell the difference between a red Darth Vader helmet that was really used for [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] Lego / BL are using the word illegitimate rather than illegal. Presumably they are not breaking any laws, but may well be breaking their employment contracts by removing [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] If I was one of the employees there, I would find the current 2x4 mold and produce for my self a modern 3001 in every color that exist! ;) (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] I highly doubt that it was in their spare time. I more suspect night shifts where there is less supervision. The molds probably need cleaning and revisions, followed [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] Thank you. Sadly, I think that this is the best way forward. A single figure is a fun oddity, flooding the market is completely different. [...] A very few rare [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] They are indeed no test batches. If I read correctly they are illegally made by employees in their spare time using materials, time, molds etc. they weren’t allowed to [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
[...] There are photos of three different coloured trans torsos in that listing. Are they all "test batches"? I doubt it. Why would they need to run test batches of multiple [...] (28 months ago, Jan 13, 2022, to Administrative)
