In the context of MM which is what this thread is about -

"All of those Jap import machines had a redundant aftermarket metal Taito badge screwed into the side of the headbox"

They ALL got sent to Japan at the same time and they ALL had the metal plate affixed to the headbox in the same location.

A picture trumps a thousand words of internet huff and puff.

Much like cash transcends relationships even amongst the Japanese (no double e) as I found out quite easily.

Domo Arigato.