Category Archives: 1988 Masterforce

D-328 Darkwings (Buster and Hydra) Set Loose

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Darkings, which consists of Buster and Hydra, were Japanese exclusive versions of the U.S. powermaster jets. This set comes with both Powermaster engines. Although they are missing guns, the guns are the same as the U.S. version so it should be easy to complete. Hydra’s head has a hard time coming out, but does come […]

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C-312 Masterforce Sixknight MIB

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This is a Japanese exclusive recolor of Quickswitch. This one comes complete with all parts, and toy is in good shape. Box has some old tape on it. A really rare piece at a nice price. I forgot to take an image of the item in styro, but it does include the styro with no […]

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1988 C-309 Godbomber MISB

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Although he’s been re-issued as part of the God Ginrai giftset, his boxart is stunning. This specimen is MISB with very little box damage, as you can see. There is a little dirt from being storage as you can see near the top of the flap and edges. Tape is holding strong on both sides. […]

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C-304 Powermaster Lightfoot / Getaway MIB

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Lightfoot is the Japanese version of Getaway. There is nothing different about the toy itself, but has a nice Japanese version box. This one is complete with instructions. This box has a crease and tear on the top portion of the flap as seen in the photos. Price: Sold!

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C-324 Series 1 Brainmaster Star Saber MIB

This was the first release of Star Saber using the Masterforce box instead of the Victory layout. This much rarer version comes complete with all parts and a displayable box, although there are two flaps missing and some tears that have been taped from the inside. Please see photos for details. Price: Sold!

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C-311 Headmaster/Pretender Grand Maximus MIB Unused

Here’s a Grand Maximus in beautiful condition. The toy is unused with all paperwork and stickersheets. The box itself is pretty crisp given the size, with a few creases and a bit of wear as shown in photos. On the one side, the original owner had used marker to write his name, but the marks […]

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D-307 Powermaster/Godmaster Overlord MIB

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Bringing you another really nice Overlord, complete. Overlord comes in really good shape, with no yellowing on the white parts. All tabs are in good shape, and looks mostly unplayed with. Box has some damage, especially on the back. Please see images for details. SOLD!

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C-201 Pretender Metalhawk MISB

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Here we have a find of a lifetime. This is a case fresh mint in sealed box Japanese exclusive Pretender Metalhawk. This guy was never released in the U.S., and in a time where Transformers in the U.S. were all made of plastic, he has a solid diecast metal body. This was an old store’s […]

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D-306 Godmaster Darkwings Giftset MISB

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This is another really rare sealed in box find. Darkwings Giftset, the combined set of Buster and Hydra, are the Japanese recolors of the Powermaster Decepticon jets. This find comes to you as old store deadstock, MISB. As you can see, the box displays really well. During its time in storage, it got damaged in […]

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C-201 Pretender Metalhawk Shell Loose

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This is a rare Pretender shell for Metalhawk. Soft plastic areas have a little bit of stickiness to them, which can be removed with warm soapy water. SOLD!

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D-308 Transformers Browning MIB

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Browning was a Japanese exclusive pistol released during the Masterforce line. This one comes complete with all parts, and is really mint and shiny. Price: Sold!

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D-328 Powermaster Darkwings Giftset MIB

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This is a beautiful set with really mint toys. Box has points cut out. Item comes with all paperwork. Please see image for details. Price: Sold!

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C-303 Headmaster Jr. Minerva Loose Complete

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Minerva is a really tough to find Japanese recolor of Nightbeat, and the very first female Transformer to be released as a toy. This one comes with slight yellowing on the body, and discoloration on the helmet. However, all parts are vintage, which makes this a really tough piece to get ahold of. A beautiful […]

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D-311 Headmaster Black Zarak Loose with Parts

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One of the most elusive and beautiful of the Japanese exclusive recolors, this Black Zarak specimen displays beautifully. Notorious for having brittle gold plastic, one must be very careful in handling these guys. Notably, this one does not have GPS in the normal areas (feet, shield, Guardminder/Fasttrack). However, it does have a small chip on […]

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C-325 Sixchanger Greatshot MIB

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Here’s another rarity up for sale. This one is in good shape and very little play wear, coming out of a collector’s stock. The character cards are cut from the flap, but the box displays beautifully. SOLD!

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C-311 Grand Maximus MIB Complete

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This is a holy grail Japanese exclusive Grand Maximus. It comes complete with some typical play wear. One of the tower clips is broken, and there is slight discoloration to the white parts of the toy. Cog has a chip near the peg hold on his chest. However, as you can see, it displays beautifully. […]

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D-307 Overlord with Box (95% Complete)

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Up for sale is another Overlord, the behemoth that never saw U.S. shores. This one is in good shape with mild discoloration on the white parts and powermaster. All parts are present with the exception of one radar, which can frequently be found on eBay. Box, as you can see, has damage, including a missing […]

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Japanese and Vintage G1 Transformers Parts

Below are a number of parts that are for auction. PRICE: SOLD!      

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1988 C-301 Headmaster Goshooter MIB (#2)

Goshooter is one of the rarer items to come out of Japan, and a beautiful alternative to the lackluster U.S. version, Siren. This specimen comes in nice shape and is pretty white, with a very light hint of discoloration that the camera was unable to pick up. There is some discoloration on the bottom side […]

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1988 C-303 Headmaster Minerva MIB

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This is the first female Transformer released. Personally, I think it’s a lot more beautiful than the Nightbeat version of this mold. The red and the white are absolutely beautiful, and make a lot more sense than blue and yellow. This item comes complete and mint in box. As you can see from the images, […]

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1988 D-307 Powermaster Overlord MIB

Here’s another chance at great Overlord in box! The toy itself is in nice shape. He’s complete with all parts, none of which are broken (which is rare!). The box itself has some large tears on the front, most of which are on the right side but is displayable and repairable should one choose to […]

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1988 C-301 Headmaster Goshooter MIB

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Go shooter is in great shape and complete, with pretty good stickers. Item is almost bone white, with an almost imperceivable amount of discoloration on the back window panel. When I opened this item, some of the edges of the door stickers were lifting, probably from age. They stick back quite well. Please see the […]

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1988 C-312 Sixknight MIB

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Sixknight is an awesome Japanese exclusive in great shape. This one comes complete with great stickers. All joints click like new, and box is in good shape. Comes with instructions! PRICE: Sold!

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1988 C-304 Lightfoot (Getaway) MIB

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Powermaster Lightfoot (Getaway in the U.S.) is in good shape with no yellowing, with a paint chip on the robot’s face. Box has some clear tape on the right side which you can see if you look closely. Comes complete with no paperwork. PRICE: Sold!

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1988 Powermaster Overlord MIB

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This is a very displayable Overlord. Box has some big tears, which is common for an item this size. The tear in the top left has been repaired, but the others are not (see image on the bottom left of box front for details; I would recommend supporting the tears from the inside with some […]

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1988 European Powermaster Overlord MIB

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This is the European version of Powermaster Overlord. As you can see, box is has some wear but is very presentable and displayable condition. Styro has some damage. Toy is in good shape, complete with all missiles. There is a slight shade difference in purple between the Euro and Japanese version, and this one has […]

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1988 Powermaster Overlord MIB Unused

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A must-have for any serious Japanese Transformers collector. This item comes in unused shape complete. Everything is crisp as it left the factor floor with missiles on sprue. This specimen is bone-white all around. The white powermaster has a bit of chrome wear on the back from rubbing around in the styro. Box is very […]

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