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SUPER SPYCHANGERS |
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Takara
released 6 previously known Spychangers at the end of March 2003.
The names of these Spychangers were carried over from the Car Robots
line but have the Autobots tampo stamping from the Robots In Disguise
line. So basically it's is a combination of both and re-released
as "Super Spychangers". My wife purchased a case (12 boxes) from
Big Bad Toy Store while I was on deployment and I was surprised to see how
small the case actually was. The dimensions are 5"Lx4.75"Wx3.25"H.
The case is similar to the Transformers Generation One S.C.F. in that it
can be set up as a display holder for all 12 boxes. Also noted is
the U.S. version of the Transformers logo versus Car Robots or Japanese
Transformers logo.
There are
a total of 6 figures in this line but each case contains a total of 12
boxes/figures.
Two of the 12 figures are replaced with "chase" or clear version
identified below with a Grey background. The case I received had the
following box layout:
WARS |
Art Fire |
Art Fire |
Counter Arrow |
Eagle Killer |
WARS |
Eagle Killer |
Counter Arrow |
X-Car |
Ox |
X-Car |
Ox |
Each box
measures approximately
1.25"Lx1.5"Wx3"H.
Within the box is a sealed Black bag to conceal the identity of the figures even further.
An instruction/catalog sheet is also included within each bag. This concealment technique is very common in Japan, especially with
small toy exclusives in stores such as the Jusco Spychangers. One
thing I noticed about the boxes themselves is that there isn't a price
mark anywhere, not even on the case itself. It's usually
printed just above the barcode but in this case it isn't. I found
a website selling a case for ¥5,000 but I'm guessing there's a little
mark up added this price.
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Super Spychangers case (12
boxes)

Super Spychangers box

Super Spychangers
bag
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Here's a
scan of the front side of the insert which is the catalog of all 6
Spychangers in power up mode or also known as "Super" Spychangers.
The sheet measures 8.25"x2.38" with the front printed in color and the
back is Black & White. Descriptions of each figure is also printed
but I haven't seen any translations online as of yet.

Catalog/Instruction
Sheet

(Left to Right/Front to Back) X-Car, Ox, Counter Arrow, Art Fire,
Eagle Killer, and WARS |
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Art Fire, X-Car, Eagle
Killer, Ox, WARS, and Counter Arrow |
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Super Art Fire |

Super
Eagle Killer |

Super
WARS |
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Super
X-Car |

Super Ox |

Super
Counter Arrow |
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"Chase" Super Spychangers |

Clear Eagle Killer &
Art Fire in Vehicle Mode |
As I
stated earlier, my case contained 2 chase figures; Eagle Killer & Art
Fire. These figures are clear versions of the Super Spychangers
which represent the transformation point between the standard and power
up modes. I remember in the Car Robots anime which showed the Car
Brothers in "clear" mode when they transformed into power up mode, and I
assume it's the same concept used in this release of the Spychangers.
Some collector's are getting a bit tired of the numerous releases of the
Spychangers, but I really like them and will continue to add them to my
collection!
Select the following links to see previously
released Spychangers:
Original SpyChangers [Jusco Exclusive]
[includes K-B Toys exclusives]
Transformers: Car
Robot [select C-005 thru C-011]
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Eagle Killer |

Robot Mode
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Art Fire |
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