QUESTION Real or Fake - Disney Villains Mickey Icons

[RacerNerd]

I recently acquired some pins to complete the Disney Villains Mickey Icons mystery set and noticed some differences from the pins I currently have. Wondering if Disney made these both ways, or if the ones I got recently are fake.

The pins I have I personally purchased the mystery pack so I know they are real. They all have the FAC number printed on with the orange-ish lettering.

The pins I recently acquired have the FAC number casted on them.

Did they come both ways, or are the casted versions fake?

Here are some pictures. Real on right. Questioning the one on the left.

Thanks for the help!

 

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[Sithathoriunet]

I'm inclined to say that they're both real, just came out of two different factories. But I'll be interested to see what everyone else thinks.

 

[RacerNerd]

I'm inclined to say that they're both real, just came out of two different factories. But I'll be interested to see what everyone else thinks.

Thanks for this input. I was not aware this was even possible until today. Appreciate everyone who looks at this.


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[TheMickeyMouseRules]

I'm inclined to say that they're both real, just came out of two different factories. But I'll be interested to see what everyone else thinks.

Agree, This would be my thought also.

 

[TheMickeyMouseRules]

Are the sides of each pin smooth or is one significantly rougher? There are many tests for boarded pins. Out of habit my first checks are feeling for rough edges and taking in the heft (weight) of a pin. Both are difficult checks to assess via pictures.