Using the /summon or /setblock command to spawn a dropper or a dispenser works but data tags cannot be used to specify the orientation.
To replicate:
Create a command block containing any of the following commands:
setblock ~2 ~ ~ minecraft:dropper 1 replacesummon FallingSand ~2 ~ ~ {Time:1,TileID:158,Data:1}Both will spawn a dropper facing in the default direction of South, regardless of the value of Data (if placed against a wall the dropper will adjust to face away from the wall). Applying the data for repeaters, hoppers and comparators work fine.
Environment
Windows 7 Home Premium
Java Version: 7.0.150.3
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