Does anyone know where I can get this set for a reasonable price?
Correct, but unlikely.
I have seen parts from old moulds used in Thailand refurbished and shipped to Vietnam and the new parts are labeled "Made in Vietnam". Note that it is technically a legal requirement to state the country of manufacture.
It is also possible for parts to be manufactured in one place and then shipped to another to be assembled. Also unlikely because it would increase the cost.
-plarnold
(01-04-2020, 08:55 AM)chrisjo Wrote:(01-04-2020, 07:46 AM)plarnold Wrote: Please note that the year written on the parts do not indicate the year of manufacture.Nor does the country of manufacture written on the parts necessarily mean that that's where they were made, since it would presumably be easy for Tomy to move moulds from one production plant to another.
Correct, but unlikely.
I have seen parts from old moulds used in Thailand refurbished and shipped to Vietnam and the new parts are labeled "Made in Vietnam". Note that it is technically a legal requirement to state the country of manufacture.
It is also possible for parts to be manufactured in one place and then shipped to another to be assembled. Also unlikely because it would increase the cost.
-plarnold