Is my General Grievous figure real? (Sw0515)
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The LEGO community is abuzz with a question from /u/Lumpy_Fisherman_186, who is seeking to verify the authenticity of their General Grievous minifigure, specifically the SW0515 variant. The user is puzzled because the figure lacks the LEGO logo on the feet and neck, despite other indicators suggesting it's genuine.
The user notes that the minifigure has normal paint wear, a smoothly moving head, and feels like real LEGO plastic. They purchased it in an eBay lot where all other figures were authentic. The arms also have white printing on both sides, which is another point of uncertainty. The user wonders if some production runs of the General Grievous minifigure might have been made without the LEGO logo, similar to some other LEGO parts. They are also considering the possibility that it could be a very well-made fake.
The absence of the LEGO logo is the primary concern, as this is a key indicator of authenticity. The user's observations about the plastic quality, paint wear, and the smooth movement of the head suggest it could be real. However, the lack of the logo raises doubts.
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Hi I was wondering if someone can help me see if this grievous is authentic or not. Off the bat it looked real with normal paint wear, but I can’t find the LEGO logo under the feet or under the neck. The head looks completely real, and moves smoothly on the neck joint. It also feels real plastic wise usually the fake minifigures I find have cheap shiny plastic. I purchased it in an eBay lot and all of the other figures were real One other thing was that both sides of the arms had white...
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