the vintage or sought after superstars will have the T badge..... and had a urethane finish. the picture of the badge you posted is the newer made in china shell.

link to the 2003 catalogue http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=149&now=14

1978 catlogue http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=37&now=2

the 70's shells are the gooders some times referred to as poor mans recording customs. neil pert played superstars in the 80's. great drums

the 2000's superstars are decent however definitly not the flag ship line...... that being said they are very good drums and could be used at a pro level.