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).
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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.
http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121244
http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1121245
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
