Hi, I recently picked up a metal black lion that I have compared to my original matchbox version. It is nearly identical save for the fact that the chrome part on the front part of the chest actually appears to be metal rather that chrome painted plastic. It also has the springs in the shoulder launchers. If it is a bootleg it is of a quality that seems to be on par to the Japanese made one. Any help from you experts would be appreciated.
Originally posted by bennyfraggle: Hi, I recently picked up a metal black lion that I have compared to my original matchbox version. It is nearly identical save for the fact that the chrome part on the front part of the chest actually appears to be metal rather that chrome painted plastic. It also has the springs in the shoulder launchers. If it is a bootleg it is of a quality that seems to be on par to the Japanese made one. Any help from you experts would be appreciated.
I'd love to see this.