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Squawktalk/Beastbox ID Guide


Note: Because the backing card is so close to the original, it may be easier to compare the cassettes.  See below.
  • The toy positions are swapped on the counterfeit.
  • Squawktalk's artwork is too close to the right edge of the card on the counterfeit. His wing is slightly clipped.
  • The outline of "TRANSFORMERS" is extremely faint on the counterfeit.

  • The rivet on Squawktalk's shoulder is facing the wrong direction on the counterfeit.
  • Squawktalk's screws are painted on the counterfeit.
  • The font for "60" on the counterfeit is wrong.


  • For Beastbox, the top screws are painted on the counterfeit.
  • The font for "60" is too thick on the counterfeit.
  • The rivets are facing the wrong direction.