francismatteo Posted March 4, 2013 Hello! I don't know if this is the right place to ask but recently I ordered items from a bricklink store and I noticed that some of the items didn't have LEGO logo on it. The items were minifig utensil axe and minifig utensil hand cuff. My question is, are these items fake? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted March 4, 2013 Are you able to take photos of the items you purchased and post them in this thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francismatteo Posted March 4, 2013 I have the photos but its blurry, I'm using only cellphone cam. I need to find decent cam for this. I was thinking if this is the same as quality issue. I noticed also that they are same quality as the parts from the recent shell promo LEGOs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faefrost Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) Are there any markings on them? There are some parts that legitimately do not have the logo. But there are also a lot of clones and knock offs on eBay. Bricklink dealers are normally pretty good about that. And the parts can be matched to their database. Edited March 4, 2013 by Faefrost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted March 4, 2013 Are there any markings on them? There are some parts that legitimately do not have the logo. But there are also a lot of clones and knock offs on eBay. Bricklink dealers are normally pretty good about that. And the parts can be matched to their database. I don't have any at my disposal at the moment, but I'm 99% sure the handcuffs don't have a logo on them. Not sure about the axe, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francismatteo Posted March 4, 2013 About the markings I can see c inside a circle "copyright" symbol. I can't find any markings on my spanner/screwdriver. I search the net for images for spanner/screwdriver I can't find any markings on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted March 4, 2013 I have some handcuffs that came in an actual LEGO set I bought that do not have a logo on them so at least some do not. Cannot lay my hands on an axe right now but will try and find one later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffeeandcake Posted March 5, 2013 the handcuffs i have dont have a logo on it either. they came from the forest police car set. neither do the ones that came with the lego city police book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Front Posted March 5, 2013 About the markings I can see c inside a circle "copyright" symbol. I can't find any markings on my spanner/screwdriver. I search the net for images for spanner/screwdriver I can't find any markings on it. This is the minimum that are written on LEGO bricks, a copyright symbol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted March 6, 2013 I noticed this piece doesn't have LEGO on either of it's studs. I thought it was bit peculiar because it does have studs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francismatteo Posted March 6, 2013 Thank you for sharing your ideas/experiences guys. I know now that I'm not the only one with un-marked LEGO products. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fugazi Posted March 6, 2013 I noticed this piece doesn't have LEGO on either of it's studs. I thought it was bit peculiar because it does have studs Indeed. In that case it was perhaps a functional decision, as that part could be used as a piston connecting rod (is this the correct technical name?) and friction with the piston part may have been a concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted March 6, 2013 Indeed. In that case it was perhaps a functional decision, as that part could be used as a piston connecting rod (is this the correct technical name?) and friction with the piston part may have been a concern. That makes sense. I did notice they have a but of trouble holding a 1x1 round plate (used them as a differential on a MOC) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted March 9, 2013 The studs on that piece are odd. Not only do they not have the Lego logo, but they seem to be slightly smaller than regular studs and have very weak clutch power with bricks. They were used in engines with the old 2x2 pistons, but it doesn't seem like the logo would have brushed against anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted March 10, 2013 Nothing a light bite to the bottom of the round plate won't fix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
