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Devinebull1978 09-02-2011 06:08 PM

Vintage Bengali Variations
 
To my fellow vintage variation collectors.......

I am in need of some information with regards to my recently purchased Bengali's. I noticed today that they are slightly different and would like to know more about these variations. Where they come from? How rare are they.

The variations are as follows.

1) B1 has a white moulded head with blue paint, B2 has a blue moulded head with white paint.
2) The blue body moulds are also different in colour, one is darker than the other.
3) B1 has LJN signature on Left foot and B2 has LJN signature on Right foot.

I have compared the figures to the Playful Bengali's but it does not correspond. Is this perhaps the difference between US/UK Bengali versions? Which one is rarer or more valuable.

Any help and clarification in the matter is greatly appreciated.

Devinebull

Devinebull1978 09-03-2011 08:40 AM

Bengali variations pics
 
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Hi all

Here are the pics of the Bengali's I am looking to get more info on....

Devinebull

Thundercat4Life 09-03-2011 01:29 PM

Odd I am an avid vintage collector and you have me puzzled??????????????

Will check my Ben-gali and get back to you????

Devinebull1978 09-03-2011 04:36 PM

Will check my Ben-gali and get back to you????[/QUOTE]

Would you be able to upload some pics of yours so that I may compare to ?

Thundercat4Life 09-03-2011 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Devinebull1978 (Post 14531)
Will check my Ben-gali and get back to you????

Would you be able to upload some pics of yours so that I may compare to ?[/QUOTE]

ok will do soon

Thundercat4Life 09-03-2011 07:47 PM

delete!!!!

Devinebull1978 09-03-2011 08:55 PM

Unfortunately your pictures are not showing up online....:(

Thundercat4Life 09-03-2011 10:13 PM

dont know working for me fine i see them all?????

Devinebull1978 09-03-2011 10:27 PM

Def not visible as I have checked with 2 different computers .....

Devinebull1978 09-03-2011 11:46 PM

Have you gone into advanced reply and attached files or just copy and pasted into the message board? If just copied into the message board I dont think will work.....

locustreign 09-04-2011 06:23 AM

The pics are linked in your AOL email box. You'll need to put them somewhere like Photobucket.

Thundercat4Life 09-04-2011 10:32 AM

ok thanks

PANTHRO HOOO 09-04-2011 01:16 PM

I got bengalis weapon but my Bengali is gone!

Devinebull1978 09-05-2011 04:07 AM

I have seen just Bengali's hammer weapon go very recently on Ebay for just over $100 ....

Thundercat4Life 09-05-2011 09:05 AM

thats crazy would Never pay that high.........

Devinebull1978 09-07-2011 03:33 PM

You managed to sort out pics Tcats4life?

Thundercat4Life 09-07-2011 11:47 PM

been trying not familiar with doing it having trouble :(

Thundercat4Life 09-07-2011 11:59 PM

ok let me know if this works????

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1315457666
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1315457696
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1315457748
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1315457721

Devinebull1978 09-08-2011 04:24 AM

mmm the plot thickens .... Yours is a blue moulded head painted white... However the foot stamp has number 1 on yours compared to mine with a number 2...I have been chatting to a variations expert on another Thundercats collectors site and they have explained this to me....

The blue moulded head with with white paint is a European mainland variation, and the white moulded head with blue paint is the USA/United Kingdom Variation. However there are also variations in each variation category. Some USA/UK variations have EL stamped under the foot. Also you have shown me that your European variation has number 1 stamped not 2 like my one. Here is a question to any experts out there...What do these numbers signify? What is EL short for and why is the European version slightly smaller in build compared to the USA/UK variation? Should they not be moulded from the same mould ?

Devinebull1978 09-08-2011 04:27 AM

I will shortly upload pics of my 2 complete Jaga's for comparison. They too have variations...would love to see more pics of any variations you collectors have out there. I dont think a collection is complete unless you have all these variations collected.....

Devinebull1978 09-08-2011 05:13 AM

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Here are Jaga's variations I have managed to collect so far. Again J1 is slightly larger than J2. J1 has EL stamped under his foot and J2 does not. You will also notice that the colour of the body mould is darker than the other. The head moulds also are different.....

PANTHRO HOOO 09-08-2011 09:21 AM

Nice variation tcat4life. Be sure to post new pics when you get the hammer of truth.

Thundercat4Life 09-08-2011 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PANTHRO HOOO (Post 15318)
Nice variation tcat4life. Be sure to post new pics when you get the hammer of truth.

Oh I will trust me thanks to you kind sir :)

Thundercat4Life 09-08-2011 04:35 PM

Thanks to Panthro Hooo a great guy heres some pics....... after years Ben-gali has his HAMMER!!!!!! ;)

https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/mya...516909000.jpeg
https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/mya...517462000.jpeg

Devinebull1978 09-09-2011 03:07 AM

Congrats ...you have just doubled his value :)

Thundercat4Life 09-09-2011 06:55 AM

to me its not really about value but making him complete but thanks I appreciate it :)

Thundercat4Life 09-10-2011 01:49 PM

Is this friggin nuts or what!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

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Devinebull1978 09-11-2011 02:25 AM

Told you so :)

Devinebull1978 09-11-2011 02:27 AM

this is my next buy :)
 
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This is next on my hitlist check it out tell me what you think ?

Thundercat4Life 09-11-2011 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thundercat4life (Post 15732)

unfriggin believable someone bought it!!!!!!!

Devinebull1978 09-11-2011 08:46 PM

LOL.. I almost did the same a few weeks back I bid $100 on a hammer.. however I held my position ... It is very rare to get hold of this hammer..you are very lucky to have one :)

IndyCat 09-11-2011 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Devinebull1978 (Post 15960)
LOL.. I almost did the same a few weeks back I bid $100 on a hammer.. however I held my position ... It is very rare to get hold of this hammer..you are very lucky to have one :)

Seriously? Hard to find?

Thundercat4Life 09-11-2011 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Devinebull1978 (Post 15960)
LOL.. I almost did the same a few weeks back I bid $100 on a hammer.. however I held my position ... It is very rare to get hold of this hammer..you are very lucky to have one :)

Yes I guess so. I never knew this was so expensive I so owe PANTRO HOOO a huge favor..........

PANTHRO HOOO 09-11-2011 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercat4Life (Post 15967)
Yes I guess so. I never knew this was so expensive I so owe PANTRO HOOO a huge favor..........

Just name your first son Panthro.

Thundercat4Life 09-11-2011 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PANTHRO HOOO (Post 15968)
Just name your first son Panthro.

lol sorry bro your about 5 years to late son is here and names Willy :) as in William like me ;)

PANTHRO HOOO 09-12-2011 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundercat4Life (Post 15978)
lol sorry bro your about 5 years to late son is here and names Willy :) as in William like me ;)

Name changes aren't that expensive are they?

Thundercat4Life 09-12-2011 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PANTHRO HOOO (Post 15982)
Name changes aren't that expensive are they?

lol sorry bro me fears the wife hahahaha ;)

IndyCat 09-12-2011 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundercat4Life (Post 16006)
lol sorry bro me fears the wife hahahaha ;)

bring down the "hammer" on her. :)

Thundercat4Life 09-12-2011 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyCat (Post 16007)
bring down the "hammer" on her. :)

lol funny small problem????? I wanna live..............

Thundercat4Life 09-15-2011 12:23 PM

Well heres another one will it sell?????

RARE THUNDERCATS BENGALI HAMMER ACCESSORY | eBay

IndyCat 09-15-2011 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercat4Life (Post 16332)
Well heres another one will it sell?????

RARE THUNDERCATS BENGALI HAMMER ACCESSORY | eBay

not for that much. the handle is broke off.

Devinebull1978 09-15-2011 03:11 PM

$75 you freakin kidding me ... as Indycat stated its broken....

Thundercat4Life 09-15-2011 08:56 PM

seen this one but doesnt look right is there a variant hammer????

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Devinebull1978 09-16-2011 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundercat4Life (Post 16391)
seen this one but doesnt look right is there a variant hammer????

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Indeed there is..there are 3. The Playful Bengali from South America is chrome silver but resembles an axe. Then you have the European mainland version which is lighter in colour but look likes yrs and mine. Then The UK/USA version which is darker in colour which we both have. A real one should be flexible at the handle not hard plastic.....

I reckon that this is a fake as there are 1 sided moulded fakes out there. You will notice the mould looks warped like its been under the heat. I hope this seller is not implying its real ? Have you asked ? Would be interesting.... PS there are some sellers on the internet that are able to make exact copies but because of copyright they are moulded and then painted to look the colour as a normal one. The get away with it because its a ''custom'' job...

Thundercat4Life 09-16-2011 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Devinebull1978 (Post 16421)
Indeed there is..there are 3. The Playful Bengali from South America is chrome silver but resembles an axe. Then you have the European mainland version which is lighter in colour but look likes yrs and mine. Then The UK/USA version which is darker in colour which we both have. A real one should be flexible at the handle not hard plastic.....

I reckon that this is a fake as there are 1 sided moulded fakes out there. You will notice the mould looks warped like its been under the heat. I hope this seller is not implying its real ? Have you asked ? Would be interesting.... PS there are some sellers on the internet that are able to make exact copies but because of copyright they are mouled and then painted to look the colour as a normal one. The get away with it because its a ''custom'' job...

Thanks for the info do you have pics of the variant weapons? Would love to see them especially the Playful one???

Thanks

Devinebull1978 09-16-2011 08:44 AM

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Here is pics of the holy grail of the Playful Bengali variation - enjoy

Thundercat4Life 09-16-2011 10:17 AM

Thats a totally different figure is it a knockoff???

Devinebull1978 09-16-2011 05:19 PM

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No its the real deal. The most prized Bengali and rarest! If not mistaken Argentinian in origin. The show producers gave the company ''Playful'' permission to make these figures for the South American market. The body is from Tygra mould however the paint job is different than the standard 2 variations. I feel it is a more striking paint job and I love the hammer!

I have attached a pic to compare....

If anyone has one of these (complete-loose) I am willing to pay big time!

Thundercat4Life 09-16-2011 08:15 PM

So hes a Tygra repaint????

http://www.toyarchive.com/Thundercat...enGaliMOC3.gif
http://www.toyarchive.com/Thundercat...enGaliMOC1.jpg

Devinebull1978 09-16-2011 08:59 PM

Well thats what I have read doing some research into variants, but after seeing your pics I will have to retract that part of the statement. :confused: Let me correct my statement. The Playful Bengali is a retooled LJN Tygra and comes with a smaller axe like silver hammer.


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