MOTU variant MOC figures

[boss1017]

I purchased a Whiplash figure MOC a while back, and at the bottom of the back of the card where it shows the manufacturer/copyright info, there is a sticker over the entire area with the same information that would normally appear in that spot. It is covering whatever text was already on the card. It looks official (placed by the toy manufacturer), so I didn't think much of it.

I purchased another Whiplash figure MOC on ebay a week ago. This one has no sticker on the bottom. On the front of the card it has a section at the top left side that says "NEW". Both carded figures have 1983 at the bottom of the back. My question is- What is the difference between the two? Are they different releases? Is one of them some sort of foreign figure?

Any help is appreciated!

[boss1017]

I just noticed that the one that says NEW on it was made in Hong Kong. The other says it was made in China.

[else3573]

I am pretty sure toys stopped being labeled "made in Hong Kong" around 1988, due to China gaining sovereignty over the city from the UK. That's how I tell how old my windups are, made in China is 198+, Made in Hong Kong is older, and usually Made in Japan is oldest. Don't know of any variation, but I'm not an authority on the line. I don't know if that helps at all.

[duane54]

which line of motu do you think will be most collectable i have some from the 80s but i think the newer ones may just better them

[boss1017]

So noone out there has any knowledge of the different stampings on these vintage MOTU figs? I thought this place was full of toy experts! LOL! (JK guys) I am still looking for SOME information on this.

Thanks to all for at least reading over this thread. Maybe someone will come across an explanation.....

[joeybones]

go to he-man.org your questions will be answered.