as we all know, there is a lot of same items re-boxed for different venders.
in today's manufacturing world, who really knows what is going on, other than the quest for profits above quality ? [and that's as far as i am going in that direction]
in the 55 years plus i have been playing with these toys, as well as owning a junkyard [1972-1984/5] and repairing vehicles of all makes, [i'm not into that these days] there has been a dramatic shift in quality of all parts it seems.
just my personal experience and observation.
your mileage will vary.