Masterforce D-308: Browning MIB, unused

The other gun Transformer - that is how I know and remember Browning. When young, I thought that the Browning toy is much cooler than Megatron (it doesn't have a trigger crotch) and was wondering why they didn't make this guy leader of the bad guys instead of Megatron. After all, they both existed pre-Transformers. Poor Browning wasnot only denied leadership, but he was relegated to play a fairly minor supporting role in the Masterforce series.

Browning is one of the TFs on 'the list' that I had to obtain for E. As with Japanese exclusives, this guy is rare, and usually comes with a hefty price tag. OZ Former member Gamblor916 was to thank as he was absolutely instrumental in helping me acquire Browning. I won't go into the details, but without his help, I would not have gotta Browning.

D-308: Browning MIB

Box = C7 (light to moderate wear all round)

Toy = C9.5, very minty

Paperworks = complete, unused sticker sheet

Look at all those items. Tiny packages still pack a punch!

I still think this guy is cooler than Megatron. Maybe he wasn't made leader because he had no attachments to spice him up?

Unused sticker and bio card. I like sticker number 13 the most.

Transformers Victory, C-326: Galaxy Shuttle MIB (Part 3)

Previous: Galaxy Shuttle out of the box.

Galaxy Shuttle in robot mode plus detailed pictures.

Very nice head sculpt with blue eyes.

Very reminiscent of a seeker by virtue of the wing placements.

Close up details

Transformers Victory, C-326: Galaxy Shuttle MIB (Part 2)

Previous: Galaxy Shuttle MIB in box

More pictures of Galaxy Shuttle, this time out of the box.

I love this photo, which shows the toy out of its box and a complete set of paperworks.

The empty rectangular hollow is for the paperworks, but I didn't want to bend them and squeeze them in there.

Great whiteness!

Space Shuttle mode.

Details

Galaxy Shuttle can open up and a Micromaster can fit in its storage compartment.

A Micromaster or Brainmaster can sit in the cockpit and 'pilot' Galaxy Shuttle.

Next: Galaxy Shuttle Transforms!

Transformers Victory, C-326: Galaxy Shuttle MIB (Part 1)

Almost a year and a half ago, E and I came up with a list of 8 Transformers that she really liked and wanted. Since she liked space shuttles and already has Sky Lynx, Galaxy Shuttle was on her list.

Amongst other TFs I was searching for, I also began to search for Galaxy Shuttle - little did I know how rare this guy is. I spent months and months searching. The first time I came across it was on eBay where a British seller wanted to sell me Galaxy Shuttle MISB for £1,500! He must be insane, I thought. So the search continues. Every time I see one on eBay, the asking prices are ridiculous.

I turned to forums and found that there were a number that was previously on sale on TFW2005. Just my luck that when I got into the act, all of these had been sold at around US$250-350 a pop loose and no more were forthcoming. 

This was already 8 months down the track and I was fast losing hope. I asked for help on forums, I tried to request that members who owns multiple pieces sell me one and I tried knocking on any door I could think of. Still, no.

In late July 2010, I managed to buy a MIB Galaxy Shuttle from a Japanese seller. The toy itself was no in fantastic condition, but the box, foam and paperworks were immaculate. I got it for a really good price too. Needless to say, I was over the moon and gave C-326: Galaxy Shuttle to E.

C-326: Galaxy Shuttle

Box = C9+ (light flap crease)

Toy = C8.5 (after restoration)

Paperworks = complete, including used sticker sheet

MIB

Beautiful box art

Used to cost ¥902?

Speed = 6? Not very fast for a Space Shuttle, huh.

Looking at this transformation and his form in robot mode with the flipped wings at the back, Galaxy Shuttle is very reminiscent of a seeker jet.

Next: Galaxy Shuttle out of the box!