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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:41:08 GMT -5
Now the bottom.... WHAT!? Look at the wording ;D Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:41:36 GMT -5
Now the other side panel... looks normal Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:42:07 GMT -5
Now the top... just like the US versions Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:43:05 GMT -5
OK, OK - Open the stupid box already!!!!!!  Man, what a sight! He looks GREAT! The face almost looks 'too' good Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:44:24 GMT -5
Let's take a closer look... Hat looks like a normal Eisenhower hat, but painted a different color. The buttons are unique... Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:45:18 GMT -5
Now a side view... 5 Star General's rank (General of the Army), US collar insignia... again like Eisenhower's. Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:46:12 GMT -5
Let's take a closer look at the hat... What!? NO made in HONG KONG mold mark inside! Definitely different than Eisenhowers.... Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:46:39 GMT -5
Front looks the same.. Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:47:37 GMT -5
Now the Uniform... It is vintage. Made from a Rayon like fabric with prominent weave in a Khaki color.... Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:48:35 GMT -5
Opening the shirt (very carefully)  I see that the snaps are oxidized with age... another good sign Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:50:10 GMT -5
Now the big test... I open the collar to see the tag. Stitching is vintage, tag is old and says Stony Smith By Marx Hong Kong WOO HOO!!!! No other Buddy or Stony uniform I"ve seen is this color! Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:50:45 GMT -5
Belt close up... I don't want to take it off yet... wonder if the pants are tagged??? Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:52:02 GMT -5
Boots... Old and dusty but not brittle like other BC / AAF boots. Hmmm, looks a lot like vintage GI Joe boots... Not sure if these are original to the figure / uniform.... Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:52:51 GMT -5
Another oddity... it uses brass rivets for the joints.... Hmmm, what do the US versions use?? Have to go dig mine out! Attachments:
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Post by stewartsattic on Feb 8, 2011 18:54:48 GMT -5
The end of the picture story. I think I have a unique piece. Made in Hong Kong but distributed (who knows where) The hat has no Marx Toys marking, it's painted slightly differently. The uniform is completely unique. The boots may be Joe, the brass rivets scream foreign construction.... I couldn't be happier with my new Hong Kong General / Admiral... hmmm WHAT IS HE!!!!!!!!!  ? Thanks for playing guys. You may now return to your normal ranch chores! Scott Attachments:
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