Percy did not receive an updated separately molded face until the mid 2000s, not 2003 with the other engines. The painted face, white running board Percy was the standard Plarail Percy from 2003 through at least 2006, as far as I know it was finally switched when they ended production for the US.
I believe every US Percy has a painted face as well, although Tomy's additional time in the UK and Australia means you can find plastic face ones there. I have an Australian plastic face Percy from 2008
I believe every US Percy has a painted face as well, although Tomy's additional time in the UK and Australia means you can find plastic face ones there. I have an Australian plastic face Percy from 2008
I have a website where I have been writing about and photographing many of the sets and pieces that I find interesting.