These beams i bought have a pip placed between holes, instead of laying on the
side as in current beams (pic 2 is reference).
I never seen these moulds before.
Absence of (C)
Absence of Lego
what u think?
I don't think the pip can be used definitively in parts that are still in
production as they may have changed. I think it is the first indicator to make
you suspect a clone part though as the pip locations seems to rarely change.
In these cases you can usually determine fake part by closely examining the details
of the items, particularly with a loupe. The rounded edges are usually the biggest
giveaway of clone parts that seem close but lack that attention to detail Lego
is famous for.
pic1. reference is on top. the suspicious item:
- has pip between hole 4 and 5 (as said in post1)
- has narrower gorges, walls quasi-touching
- is a little darker than normal blue
pic2. under incident light, the suspicious item
- has 4 new ridges on side. could this give away its moulding process?
In backgroud the reference beam is total smooth but you also find the pip there,
as said in post1.
Italy, Marche
USA, New Hampshire
