3 Changeable Astro Magnum (Part 2)

Changeable Astro Magnum - (Part 2)
SPANISH VERSION
Made in Taiwan


This is a 3 Changeable Astro Magnum figure, similar to the (English version - Part 1). The Spanish box comes with either a gray or a killer stealth black figure. While the box actually contains a 3 Changeable figure, the outside of the box calls it a 4 Changeable figure... oh joy!

Astro Magnum - Spanish Argentina TV commercial, television GOLD!
Commercial says:
"Here comes the new ally of justice
Astro Magnum
The first electronic mutant robot

Astro Magnum can transform into the most powerful weapons

With flashing lights and double electronic sound
Challenge the future with the power of Astro Magnum!"

SPANISH VERSION 
(V1) Black

Box reads: MODELO LUJOSO DE DADO FUNDIDO
or "Deluxe Diecast Model".

Robot Electronico - 4 Formas Cambiable Astro Magnum. It's 4 modes of transformation are listed as:
1. Astro Magnum : Robot mode
2. Cañonera : Gun mode
3. Cañon de Laser : Gunborg mode
4. Base de Cañon : Vulcan Base mode

The Spanish version of 3 Changeable Astro Magnum was released exclusively in Argentina via the distributing partner of MIN YOUNG. MIN YOUNG S.A was a Korean company working in Argentina at the time. Their full name was "MIN YOUNG S.A. INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA". This figure does not have a printed or stamped country of origin, but we are confident it is made in Taiwan, similar to the English 3 Changeable Astro Magnum.

MIN YOUNG S.A would later change their name to: "TOYS WORLD S.A. INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA". (see below for more information)

Box top & bottom with MIN YOUNG logo.

Sides of the box feature photos of Astro Magnum in his various modes.

This is as close to a mint box & figure as we have ever seen.

The box has a clear window on the front. Figure is held in place by resting into a slotted piece of cardboard for display purposes. Sides of the box show pictures of the '4' Changeable modes. Side of box reads: "Robot Electronico 4 Formas Cambiable. Circuito integrado luz intermitente con 2 sonidos electronicos".

Figure is a wonderful unique jet black color aka killer stealth black.

Clearly labeled with the MIN YOUNG stamp on the battery cover.

SPANISH VERSION 
(V2) Gray 

(V2) Photo courtesy: JCShockwave instagram

Gun mode
(V2) Photo courtesy: JCShockwave instagram

In our estimation, locating a grey MIN YOUNG figure is harder than acquiring the black version. The gray MIN YOUNG Spanish version is identical the English gray version except for the stamped MIN YOUNG battery cover. This version comes with a blank battery cover also.


Figure above currently FOR SALE on Ebay, click here

Photo courtesy: Amalgan.Toy.Store - Capital Federal, Argentina

MIN YOUNG S.A to TOYS WORLD S.A

According to the 1992 'Boletin Oficial de Republica Argentina' it appears Min Young was facing financial issues, namely bankruptcy proceedings.(click here) These bankruptcy issues would extend over to Toys World S.A. later in 1994. (click here)

Escort Uno - pellet pistol. Box reads:
FABRICADO POR TOYS WORLD S.A INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA
"Made for Toys Worlds Argentina"

3 Changeable Astro figures are a must have for any serious Astro Magnum collector! The double barrels, slick jet black variant and the exclusive MIN YOUNG battery cover make this a variant hunters paradise!

Previous reading: ENGLISH VERSION (Part 1) click here.

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