As some might know, I am a bit of an Idol nut! This has always been my favourite prop, and trying to find out as much information about the Screen Used props and all the replicas out there has always really interested me and kept me busy researching!!
Upon closer inspection I believe the following photos of idols, to be the same idol!!!
I know there has been much debate about the glass eyes etc. But if you look at the damaged areas I have marked on the photos, they match up perfectly. It was mentioned that the Prop Store Idol did have signs of plating over the glass eyes. So I believe this is why when the idol was in good condition during the filming, this idols eyes were plated over and had the painted pupils. Don't ask my why they did this though....
Anyway below are the photos for you to take a look at. I had to zoom them up real close to get a better look. If you count roughly 12 hair lines up from the left ear (left looking straight on at the idol), up to the first bit of damage, you will notice it is 12 hair lines both on the Prop Store Idol and the photo of the plated idols! Also the damage across the top of the head seems to match up!
Thanks!
Andy