The image you uploaded has been compressed so if anyone else wants to check you need to use the hires cgc image to replicate this
For all three, image is not high enough res to be able to decode the dots. But there does appear to be some evidence that dots are present. Maybe @BANKS could do a better job.
This is just speculation, but to me it seems like the printer’s dpi/halftoning (ex, how the belly is dotted to simulate a darker shade) is what I would expect a printer from 1995 to do. But I’m not qualified enough to make a strong claim either way here.
I have a question regarding the meta data on a printer. How does the printer know the date? Is it as easy to alter as attaching a computer offline, changing it’s date or setting the printers date to a date from 1995 and then print? In theory, would that make the print indistinguishable from a card that would be genuinely printed in 1995? Albeit everything else like paper/ink would be identical.
Say the printer they used was on the wi-fi and it’s date and time were set in real time, could that have been the Achilles’ heel in this scam?
That was my first thought. TPC is very letigious. If this turns out to be true they will be the first ones suing CGC, Akabane and the other parties (he who must not be named).
Also I wonder if this also impacts the shadowless discos and other “test” prints legitimacy. I know PSA and BGS refused to authenticate these - I heard they came from the same people too?
This picture was taken couple of days ago, I doubt the video will be relevant regarding what was discovered on this topic. It will probably be bs again.
Allegedly it will reveal that playtests were printed in multiple of 4 (4 cards per deck/person)…
Just wanted to comment to be part of this historic discovery. Incredible work, OP and to all others involved. Truly, this is a monumental disaster for all parties. Collectors are completely hosed. I expect lawsuits to be filed in the coming days / weeks.
thank you for the investigative work 
