>>9409153Just for reference I am also the guy above who mentioned buying the aftermarket sails recently. I guess I have a bit different valuation, as if 20 year old plastic is still in good condition + very rare, I have no issue with spending a small premium on it. Age doesn't matter, just condition.
Screw it, guess I'll post the cloths comparison too.
OG Lego flag on the left, aftermarket right. Most obvious issues are that the colors are more dull, and the flag is not double sided.
The cloth is less fine, more like the newer spongy capes, and the edges do have a singe / burn color on some parts (laser cut to prevent fraying and such).
If I were to buy this original flag + sail, it would cost over $100 (if I could find them, and would likely be creased / folded / fraying).
This flag + sail aftermarket was about $25 shipped. The quality is obviously not up to LEGO standards, but for twenty bucks... I am satisfied. Looks just fine at a distance, and I don't have to care for them like a wedding dress while handling, worrying about sun damage, rigging them up, etc.
A good affordable reproduction of acceptable quality, but obviously not premium, and for the price, I am just fine with that.
Will post a part two with the other set I bought (which I like more).
