KO Menasor Giftset - First Sighting!?!

[5FDP]

Here's a clearer image for everyone...



The toys themselves have actually been out for a while now and the giftset came out months later.

Below is a legit Stunticon giftset to compare with...



The easiest tell is the way the styrofoam insert lines up with the box windows (they are more visible on the KO version). Also, the box art for Menasor is too close to the right-hand side of the box on the KO (see below).

Real Version



KO Version

[Paulbot]

And that the Dead End and Wildrider toys are in the wrong places in the KO...

[5FDP]

And that the Dead End and Wildrider toys are in the wrong places in the KO...

I wouldn't buy into that too much though because it's just a packaging error that can be easily fixed and someone who knows the difference could potentially just swap them over and reseal it.

The differences in the box art is the best way of telling the two apart. Fortunately, there are enough 'tells' between the two which make them easier to spot. For instance, this one (KO) also has the issue of the sun burst behind Menasor that cuts out too quickly instead of fading out - something that 99% of all KO's have.

[FFN]

Are you sure that's actually an art difference? The KO pic is taken at an angle and seems to have been cut off by the edge of the photo.

[loophole]

and the KO one doesnt have any of the factory stickers applied or rub signs

[1AZRAEL1]

and the KO one doesnt have any of the factory stickers applied or rub signs

I was about to say the exact same thing.

[kup]

and the KO one doesnt have any of the factory stickers applied or rub signs

The one in the ebay auction does have the factory stickers applied. I think that's a newer KO release unless the seller has applied them.

[5FDP]

Are you sure that's actually an art difference? The KO pic is taken at an angle and seems to have been cut off by the edge of the photo.

If you have a look at the grid lines and use them as a guide, you'll notice that Breakdown's spoiler goes outside these lines regardless of the photo angle.

[Sky Shadow]

Menasor's boxart really is amongst the worst of G1. He has four arms and is gripping his gun in a novelty inflatable hand while his sword appears to be encoiled by a giant purple jelly snake.