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Optimus Prime head G1 cookie jar from 1985... any takers?

PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:12 am
by Riotflea
Accepting bids on this puppy now.

And managed to get some more info on it finally.
The paint is covered underneath a layer of glaze, so I'm doubting moisture's invaded it to give it the gold color.
One of the people online we showed it to (a cookie jar store who have a silver version) said this was the second one they've seen that was gold instead of silver, and the Barnes & Noble cookie jar collection book has a silver & gold version listed.
I think I'll start it at $225 and see who on which Transformers site still has interest after a day or two.
EDIT: Lowered to $125!
(Just moved for the 5th time in 5 years, got meself some of them "bill" things to pay).
>__<


I don't have Paypal, only taking Postal Money orders (or cash with pickup in PA.), just so you know.

http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=142659

I heard it was released only to "Green Stamps" stores (???) but I'm not sure I trusted that source.

Here's the pics... the 2 images before the last show the slight crack as well as a ding on his middle helmet piece.

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http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121244
http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121245
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http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121249
http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121250
http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121251
http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1135191

Due to their fragile nature, I can't imagine too many still exist.

This site lists the manufacture date as 1985: http://www.plumed-serpent.com/artifacts.html

PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:19 am
by Riotflea
I'll "end" this auction at June 13th at 12PM. (Wednesday, EST)

PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:13 am
by Riotflea
EDIT: Lowered to $125!

I'm ending this Friday, at 12PM.
If noone bids that high, I'm keepin' 'im.

PostPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:19 am
by Optimist_Prime
What source/guide told you this jar was worth so much?