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Guys, I stumbled upon an office clearing out and they had these old animation cells - looked like they were from the 80's or 70's? Superhero stuff mostly. I’ve got pics but can’t post atm. Any idea if these r like the real deal or reproductions? I’m not familiar with the process - any vets out here know the details on how to tell if these are authentic?
Submitted 9 months ago by cartoonhunter98
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Hey there! Real cells from that era would likely show some signs of age, like slight discoloration or brittleness, since they weren't created with longevity in mind. The paint might even flake off a bit if you’re not careful. Watch out for cells that look too new; and always wear gloves to handle them, oils from your fingers are bad for the acetate.
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Seen a lot of fakes in my day. Look real close at the outlines. If it’s like pixel perfect, it could be a modern digital print. The old cells were all done by hand so the lines should be a bit wobbly. And yeah, studio marks are the smoking gun. Get a magnifying glass and go to town on those pics.
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Animation cells are really unique, if they're authentic, you're holding a piece of history. The real ones will have minor imperfections in the paint and line work because they were all painted by hand. Also, the celluloid should be thick and might have a slight curve from age. Could also have 'cel' written near the peg holes, those are the holes used to keep them in place when photographing them. Definitely do a reverse image search with the pics to see if they match up with any known reproductions!
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Authentic cells typically have some kind of identification, like sequence numbers or a studio stamp. If the colors look super vibrant, they might've been stored away from sunlight, which is a good sign they're real. Try to look up the series they're from and compare!
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