Targetmaster Cyclonus is hard enough to find MISB, but
to find a production sample like this is near impossible.
It is actually very similar to the finished product, and
was probably the approved sample since it is nearly identical
to the finished product. It has some slight differences,
but this was probably "OK'd" and then Hasbro began
production on this piece. Unfortunately the box suffered
moderate damage to the upper left corner. A true shame,
as this piece has perfect gloss and crisp corners. Still
a great piece of Transformers history
Note: there may be more points of difference that I have
not discovered.
What makes this a production sample are as follows:
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1.
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Box was handcut, not machine cut |
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2. |
Nightstick's
window has strait and not rounded corners |
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3. |
Factory
sealed tape is different than the normal type used on
TM Cyclonus |
This piece was obtained from a private collector. It was
originally planned to be put in the Hasbro Museum, showcasing
every toy made in the Transformers line.
Collection of: Curt Fignar
 Targetmaster
Cyclonus - Back of Box
Targetmaster
Cyclonus - AFA Graded Label #1494437
Targetmaster
Cyclonus - Non Graded Front of Box
Targetmaster
Cyclonus - Non-Graded Back of Box
Note: Aside from the front box damage, the rest of the
box is as nice as the pre-production TM Scourge...*sigh* |
Targetmaster
Cyclonus - Back of Box
Targetmaster
Cyclonus - Non-Graded Back of Box
