
highendtfs
Comprehensive G1 Counterfeit ID Guides
Huffer
Counterfeit Huffer appeared September 2022

Packaging Guide:
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The hole punch is centered, on genuine cards it should be off center.
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The counterfeit card is a copy of the pre-rub TM card with just the box art (No vehicle mode image).
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Similar cardback color issues to other counterfeits - red is too red, gridlines are all the one color but are too bold, sunburst is too bright.
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Techspecs - character art is too compressed, Huffers legs should touch the lower border. tech spec line indicating strengths is too bold.



Figure Guide:
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Figure is packaged in robot mode, pre rub minibots were packaged in vehicle mode.
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Counterfiet figure does not have as defined/deep design lines as the original.
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Mold holes in the counterfeit chrome exhausts are much smaller
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Cab hinge does not have mold holes like the original
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Stamping - TAKARA is not as bold, counterfit does not have a dot after CO or comma between the years.