Finding an unused US Menasor Giftset is almost impossible. A MISB, forget about it. But a MISB Production Sample, is as good as it gets. There is some wear to the upper left hand corner, but aside from that this box is in fantastic condition, especially considering its size. C9+ box, I haven't seen a better condition box for a Menasor US Giftset period, let alone that it's MISB. This was probably a near approved production sample, as everything works except the styrophone is a bit tight. Wildrider and Deadend look forcefully crammed into their spaces, which isn't as obvious in the pic as it is in person. 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:

  1. Box was handcut, not machine cut
  2. Styro is too small to fit the cars (see hoods of Dead End and Wildrider)
  3. Factory sealed tape is different than the normal type used on Transformers


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


Menasor Giftset - AFA Graded Back of Box
Menasor Giftset - AFA Graded Label #4999902
Menasor Giftset - Non Graded Front of Box
Menasor Giftset - Non-Graded Back of Box

Note: Considering how big this box is, and how perfect, good luck finding a better one.

  

 

 

    

 

  
   
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