Hobbyist vs. Competitor vs. IIC Data

WHO DOES IT BETTER?

YOU DECIDE.

After a recent news interview [HERE] we wanted to prove how our service and equipment sets the standard for industrial CT scan authentication services for the collectibles industry. To do so we saved the raw image provided to the news station from a hobbyist. We then purchased a Base Set Machamp, scanned it ourselves, and sent it to a competitor anonymously. The results speak for themselves.

HOBBYIST DATA

Low resolution, poor detail definition (look at the thumb), 20 hour scan (lol)

COMPETITOR DATA

Terrible resolution, moderate definition , 10 minute scan

IIC DATA

High resolution, high definition, 15 minute scan

Authenticating Evolving Skies Booster Box Cases

CT Scanning Evolving Skies Booster Boxes & Cases

For months our team tried to perfect Pokemon Evolving Skies six box cases to no avail. However, recently, we had a breakthrough and are now able to complete individual booster boxes and entire cases.

Below shows what Umbreon looks like within a booster case scan. We can differentiate between Umbreon and Moonbreon by comparing the ears and the slanted, central eye.

These products are often tampered with, and so interested parties have turned to us for authentication services.

FAKE, REPACKED, OR SUSPECT BOXES

This case had the incorrect quantity of packs within several of the six booster boxes.

CT Scanning Modern Prismatic Evolutions ETBs

CT Scanning Modern Prismatic Evolutions ETBs

Every day we are asked if we can scan modern collector cards. The answer is yes, though there are rarely products worth the cost of shipping and evaluation. Due to the hype behind the new Prismatic Evolutions ETB, we wanted to demonstrate what this data looks like.

Prismatic Evolutions ETB - Umbreon Holographic

CT Scanning Modern – Pokemon Prismatic Evolutions

CAN WE CT SCAN
MODERN PRODUCTS?

CT Scanning Modern Prismatic Evolutions ETBs

Every day we are asked if we can scan modern collector cards. The answer is yes, though there are rarely products worth the cost of shipping and evaluation. Due to the hype behind the new Prismatic Evolutions ETB, we wanted to demonstrate what this data looks like.

Prismatic Evolutions ETB - Umbreon Holographic

X-Ray Imaging of Lego Minifigure Pouches – Did we hit Gold?

X-RAY IMAGING OF LEGO
MINIFIGURE POUCHES

DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING OF LEGO MINIFIGURE POUCHES

LEGO minifigures are typically sealed in small, non-transparent pouches. Some of the rarest minifigures include Mr. Gold, Spiderman, and C-3PO. With how fast digital x-ray and high resolution digital x-ray imaging is, it’s an ideal technology for authenticating and understanding the value of collectibles.

This case studies demonstrates what an x-ray image looks like of a LEGO minifigure pouch.

But do we strike dirt or gold?

CAN YOU ID THE MINIFIGURE FROM THE X-RAY? SCROLL DOWN AFTERWARD.

X-Ray Authentication Services Collectibles Lego Minifigure Series 10 2 X-Ray Authentication Services Collectibles Lego Minifigure Series 10

Initially, our team was also stumped and questioned the authenticity of the product since none of the 16 figures have top hats or diamonds. However, our client reminded us that there is one minifigure that was secretly and randomly inserted into pouches, making them highly sought after by collectors. The Mr. Gold LEGO minifigure is a special, limited-edition figure released by LEGO in 2013 as part of their “Series 10” of collectible minifigures. It is a rare, golden-colored variant of a typical minifigure, with only 5,000 produced worldwide. It is the ultimate “chase” product and highest valued LEGO minifigure. We struck gold.