My Buffy Test Shot/Prototype

[VampireStake]

Hey all. I recently purchased a Buffy Testshot/Prototype off of ebay. Let me explain to you what everything means.

Test Shot is where they test the molds tomake sure the figres come out right. They are usually never painted, and just gives the assemblers at the Factory an idea of what it should look. (Buffys Face and hands)

A prototype is something that is different then what was produced. In this case, Her Jacket is a ligter color, and made of different material (its much softer)

I received this figure boxed, just like normal SS figures, however there was clear circle at the top of the box holding it shot. The box is very worn, but still looks nice.

Please enjoy the pictures...

[Slayer44]

Just curious if you got this off of ebay? Because I remeber seeing this figure or one similar to it on ebay not the long ago. I was thinking of bidding on it but was not sure if it was for real or not. I though it might be some sort of made up figure. But you sound like you know what you are talking about so it must be real.

[VampireStake]

I purchased i about 2 weeks ago from a seller in Hong Kong. This IS real and I know alot about this figure...

[urbandruid]

Cool figure, congrats! I remember seeing it on eBay, too. Thanks for the comparison photos with the finished figure. It was interesting to see the differences.

[prophecygirl]

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These aren't prototypes, apparantly. SSDusty explains in that thread ^

[VampireStake]

Yes... I know. They are 'production samples', or otherwise known as 'test shots'. The only reason I listed 'prototype' in my thread was because that is what the seller had said. The jacket is a different color/material, and the face is not painted...its not fake, trust me. I really don't see why someone would go through all the trouble to 'fake' a production sample for $20.

Every peice of plastic and material is the same as the released version except for the face and her jacket. The box itself is the official SS one, except it does not have the 'cirlce' sticker anywhere on the box that SS uses to keep the top/bottom of the box secure.

Edit - My box is also slightly different. The colors are a bit 'lighter' and it does not have a glossy feel to it

[prophecygirl]

Just thought I'd post in case you hadn't seen the thread