Is this the original production model?
1081231
No. It is 20 inches tall. It LOOKS just like the one you see in the movie, but it is MUCH smaller. My husband called hit his Mini Major Award. :)
2051922
Sorry but I'm not sure. It certainly appears to have been manufactured this year.
352016
This is the original model per say. However, I would not recommend a purchase of this Phone. It looks nice over the internet but when you receive it you will be disappointed.
1345384
I assume it is an original. I've had mines for quite some time and it is one of my best knives. I even like it better than my Emerson.
76277
No it is not. I had to go to Ebay to buy one that looks exactly like the picture. The ones that do not look like the old original ones (like the picture) have cut me up big time. Only the one I got from Ebay is working like the original
396512
My information indicates that a new model was released. I don't see any specific problems with this unit.
2256227
I also would like to know if imitations of this model are being sold by merchants through Amazon, as i have bought this in June 2007 for $49 plus from here at Amazon!!
520893
Yes, this the same one. My wife is the one who did the research and found this model listed here on Amazon for a better price than other retailers. I'm very happy with it so far.
1172620
I don't know. According to the details it's an original equipment manufactor brand I think
2042109
Doug.. I do not know if this is an "OEM" (original) product, per se, but I can share that it is very well made and holds up well.
1304532
Yes picture is right. I think they have one newer model but this model works great in my opinion.
1295284
No its not a genuine original, but it is still a considerably decent quality piece. Its not the snap on screw in type. I had to take it to a professional to assemble it and it cost me $100.
862972
Yes, it was the original. I love it. It has the amika logo on it and came wrapped new in the amika box complete with directions and two hair clips inside.
794247
I would imagine mines is an original. If it isn't its an amazing knock off. This is sold by the UAG company.
1922455
I received the item and it's exactly as pictured - so yes it is Original Equipment Manufacturer (the big TOSHIBA pretty much gives that away).
959883
not sure, mine is the blue model. sorry. but the vendor is reliable as it was a brand new unit is original packaging.
2102359
Yes, it's a new version, but like many newer versions, you're probably better off with the original. It's not identical; it's a lower-quality copy. This one uses C batteries, the original uses 3 AA batteries. We use rechargeables, which keeps the cost down considerably and which we use in a few other gadgets. This has one speed; the original has several speeds, although that might not matter to you (we use only the lowest speed). There also seem to be a lot of complaints about the quality of the new toy and its durability, and also the customer service of the "As Seen on TV" distributor that sells them. The original seems fairly well made and it's holding up intact after eight months of almost daily play, some of it pretty rough as the kitties dig into the fabric to "lock down" their "prey" hiding under the cover. It is starting to show some wear at the center where the fabric is fastened to the center mechanism, so I am looking for a spare. I think I will get the original version again, though. I saw the version made by Petlinks (Mystery Motion) and found it markedly ugly, in some kind of depressing muddy maroon color. The yellow fabric isn't the height of style either, but at least it's cheerful.