I suppose we should start collating data and making a list of the inconsistencies of the piece in comparison with the Jein and other confirmed heroes, to aid people with research. Here’s my first attempt:
P2:
* No match to any screenused prop.
* Extremely gloopy/sloppy paintjob, which does not match Wah Chang’s onscreen work.
* Non-tapered emitter acrylic.
* Metal emitter piece looks different from the Jein, and is possibly a modern replica. Hole in mounting stem is centered, whereas the Jein’s is off-center.
* Sight window plexi looks thicker than the Jein’s, and is not yellowed with age.
* Side ribs flare out from the P2 body shell at the front, rather than being consistent thickness.
* Side knob is different, with thicker details than the Jein (which, if it wasn’t a found part, could simply be the result of being handmade).
* Body shell shapes (forehead tower slant, bottom rear curvature, P1 cradle ribs, etc.) are inconsistent with both the Jein and the known authentic midgrades.
* Rear fins appear to be made from thicker aluminum stock than the Jein.
* Longer aluminum trigger than the Jein.
* Handle buttplate appears to be commercially-available replica, with differently-shaped/sized cutout between the screws.
* Different construction for tenturn knob, with a large screw at the bottom of the mount.
* Larger-diameter nail head for the rear internal P2 emitter spring to hook onto.
* Brass tubing used to hold the brass strip/trigger spring mount appears to have greater wall thickness than the Jein.
* Threaded brass strip that receives the screw which holds the shell halves together is rounded instead of square-edged, a trait seen on various fan replicas.
P1:
* No match to any screenused prop.
* Same sloppy paintjob as the P2.
* Crispy appears different from confirmed authentic versions.
* Appears to use modern Velcro.
* Details specifically replicate the Jein (no gem, same numbers under power meter).
* Acrylic parts (power meter, sight) do not appear yellowed with age (or have yellowed glue) like the Jein.
* Shell shapes are different (rear edge is straighter, rear shell has slightly less taper, etc.)
* Aluminum side rail installed into a slot cut into the shell, rather than being glued to the outer shell, as on the Jein and TMOST heroes.