Hello, all.
These identifications have plagued me for some time, as I wanted to invest in adding to my Soundblaster collection.
Below I've attached a photo which (to the best of my knowledge) serves as an identity chart of Soundblasters from the G1 cast in chronological order.
IDENTIFICATION
Generation 1: Yellow eyes, moderate stickers, no badge on chest, no stickers on weapons
Generation 1 Reissue: Yellow eyes, no badge on chest, more stickers - red bands on arms, and weapons. additional stickers on legs.
Encore: Red eyes, same stickers as G1 Reissue with additional badge on chest.
Encore Reissue(?): Yellow eyes, same stickers as G1 Reissue, grey/blue cassette door.
This may not all be entirely accurate as I do welcome any clarification or input. The reason why I made this post was this elusive Encore Reissue. I was going to buy an Encore but every fool on ebay posts the Encore in box and then has stock images of this Soundblaster that has a grey/blue cassette door. This has made it incredibly confusing since I want to be sure to get the Encore (red eyes/red cassette door). A Japanese vendor confirmed the difference in colours and gave me the explanation that it may be an Encore Reissue.
Anyways, any thoughts or feedback is appreciated.