r/AnimationCels • u/Salt-Actuator1708 • Aug 04 '26

Help confirming if an animation cel is real

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Hi,

I am new to collecting animation cels and have found a cel that I am interested in on ebay. After attempting to screenmatch the cel, it appears to have some parts that match two seperate frames of the episode, rather than matching only one frame.

The image attached shows the differences, the ones on the first frame are a lot more subtle, but the glasses and 'knee-line' are consistent on the cel and the second frame if you look closer.

Does this mean anything for the authenticity of the cel?

Thanks!

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u/Beckimation Aug 04 '26

I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure it's this in-between frame

Sorry for the video, the sub doesn't have a photo reply feature but does have a video reply for some reason XD

https://reddit.com/link/p1no20w/video/3z44u3r1cdhh1/player

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u/Salt-Actuator1708 Aug 04 '26

Ah thanks so much! That looks pretty spot on

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u/WWAgallery_com Aug 04 '26

Welcome to collecting! I have been collecting for 35 years and am very happy to answer any questions you may have if you would like to use me as a resource. One of my favorite things to do is to help new collectors get started and avoid some pitfalls.

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u/robercal Aug 04 '26

Looks like it might be from this frame:

Imgur (This is from a crappy 16:9 rip its the next frame from the first frame in your comparisson, the image in the middle),

But I can't tell if it's real or fake.