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 Author: galeatter View Messages Posted By galeatter
 Posted: Oct 5, 2023 10:42
 Subject: technic parts. fake or not
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galeatter (3096)

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I have noticed some changes in technic liftarm pieces. There is still a Lego
part number on the items but the gaps between the pin holes are triangular instead
of dog bone shaped. anyone noticing this? are these Lego?
 Author: iprice View Messages Posted By iprice
 Posted: Oct 5, 2023 12:46
 Subject: Re: technic parts. fake or not
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iprice (1252)

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In Help, galeatter writes:
  I have noticed some changes in technic liftarm pieces. There is still a Lego
part number on the items but the gaps between the pin holes are triangular instead
of dog bone shaped. anyone noticing this? are these Lego?

Images?
 Author: WoutR View Messages Posted By WoutR
 Posted: Oct 5, 2023 17:12
 Subject: Re: technic parts. fake or not
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WoutR (920)

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In Help, galeatter writes:
  I have noticed some changes in technic liftarm pieces. There is still a Lego
part number on the items but the gaps between the pin holes are triangular instead
of dog bone shaped. anyone noticing this? are these Lego?

Mould variations are common, so they probably are genuine LEGO.
 Author: tec View Messages Posted By tec
 Posted: Oct 6, 2023 10:22
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tec (61)

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Triangles were used by at least 2 knock-off brands. You should investigate a
bit more.

color comparison next to an older item: observe
luminosity: is plastic shiny?
walls: are they thinner?
pip: where's the pip?
reflections under oblique light: observe
text font and italicization: observe


In Help, galeatter writes:
  I have noticed some changes in technic liftarm pieces. There is still a Lego
part number on the items but the gaps between the pin holes are triangular instead
of dog bone shaped. anyone noticing this? are these Lego?