Author:  mattthecatt_1  Posted:  Jan 12, 2024 18:59  Subject:  Minifigure Air Tanks 3838 Variants  Viewed:  117 times  Topic:  Catalog Requests  For: Catalog Associate  Status: Open Cancel Reply

BrickLink ID Card mattthecatt_1 (19) Location:  USA, California Member Since Contact Type Status Jan 7, 2016 Seller Store: The Gift Shop

*  3838 Minifigure Air Tanks Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Blue} Minifigure Air Tanks 3838 should have two mold variants. At some point (I don't have an exact year), the mold was updated very slighty to widen and re-shape the two openings at the bottom. With the newer variant, it's possible to insert a standard bar partway in, whereas this couldn't easily be done before and is something that has been noted on other sites. The top part is a tad more defined as well. This is significant when trying to locate era-accurate parts for older sets. As a buyer, I've come unstuck with this, and it's essential to know what type I'm getting.

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Re: Minifigure Air Tanks 3838 Variants - mattthecatt_1 (19)

Here is a supplemental image showing the difference. (4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Catalog Requests)

Re: Minifigure Air Tanks 3838 Variants - PlanetEarthToys (118)

[...] so what's this that is lingering in my unknown bucket...? small bottom holes, no regulator on top...??? considering it a fake unless someone can verify (4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Catalog Requests)

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