Start with three separate identities: the screen production, the configuration shown in that production, and the manufacturer’s miniature code. A franchise logo identifies only the first of those broadly; it does not settle the scene or the model’s functions.
One sequel can contain more than one configuration
| Code | Merchant identifies | Do not substitute |
|---|---|---|
| 32911 | Original 1985 film | The Part II flying-wheel release |
| 31468 | Part II flying version | Any silver DeLorean with lights |
| 32166 | Part III road version | The rail-wheel configuration |
| 34996 | Part III rail-wheel version | The road-wheel Part III box |
The rail-wheel entry illustrates why the code matters even when the sequel is correct. Its merchant copy also contains generic rubber-tire wording. That inconsistency remains unresolved here; a generic feature bullet should not override the named configuration.
Resolve a conflicting title and photograph
- Record the code visible on the actual box, not just the search-result title.
- Compare the configuration named in the description with the pictured wheels and accessories.
- Ask the seller which exact item will ship if those disagree. Leave the identity unresolved until the answer is specific.
Once the identity is settled, the 31468 flying-version review can help assess that release’s display implications. For collection records, use the existing catalogue guide rather than treating a new box design as a new vehicle.