Weird Taobao ponies (factory extras/knock offs? Or indication of future size?

[hathorcat]

Wasn't there someone from the Arena or the other site that did glue tests to verify authenticity? Maybe there's a way to do a scan of an ink scraping for comparison, or the glue inside the head of the ?fakie? Vs an actual FS pony? Really, a chemical analysis would put any question to rest...though it may be hard to explain at work...

Years ago yes there was and some of the nirvanas people had a question over were tested. But that member isn't about any more unfortunately. Perhaps someone else can come up with a plan to test things out. Although I would really not be surprised if, because these are factory produced, they all use the same materials at the end of the day. The key on the nirvanas was whether they were just very well done customs rather than fakies.

[Clipper]

I have a few of these fashion style ponies. I have been trying to figure out a way to see if they are real or not.. The plastic and hair is identical to a regular store release. The mane and tail are the same official hasbro pony hair, and same length. My only question is why do some of them have the factory numbers stamped on them like the normal store releases, and some don't? Also, in a store bought FS pony, if you remove the head, are there factory numbers or anything to look for? I don't have my store bought ones in front of me at the moment.. but if someone can confirm, I have the wingless fluttershy here that I can take apart to check for comparisons.

[Starly]

The purple on FLuttershy looks like the same Star Swirl has. :I

[Sanadaookami]

I have a few of these fashion style ponies. I have been trying to figure out a way to see if they are real or not.. The plastic and hair is identical to a regular store release. The mane and tail are the same official hasbro pony hair, and same length. My only question is why do some of them have the factory numbers stamped on them like the normal store releases, and some don't? Also, in a store bought FS pony, if you remove the head, are there factory numbers or anything to look for? I don't have my store bought ones in front of me at the moment.. but if someone can confirm, I have the wingless fluttershy here that I can take apart to check for comparisons.

I'm not sure why some don't have numbers but after checking I have some of the older fashion style ponies I bought in store that don't have numbers- single Cadence, and single Celestia, the first pinkie pie release, and a glitter Rainbow Dash who all randomly don't have numbers.