I first saw these figures in this month's issue of Figure King and had the caption translated as soon as I could.  The set of re-colored SpyChangers were to be released on an "unspecified" date at any participating Jusco department store.  The supplies would be limited and it would be first come first serve.  I decided to head out to Jusco and find out for myself when these figures would be released, if they haven't already done so.  I roamed around the toy section hoping to see an advertisement that would maybe indicate an approximate week of release, but I didn't find anything.  I decided to go to the information desk since I knew that English would be spoken there.  I whipped out the clipping from my wallet and proceeded to ask "where" and "when" will this special item will be advertised or released.  The information clerk made a few calls and within 10 minutes a Jusco worker came down and looked over the clipping I provided.  Not too long after that, she indicated that she would be back immediately.  Another 10 minutes have passed and then she came running down with a little blue Jusco bag in her hand.  The Jusco worker and information desk clerk spoke to each other and then two black baggies were pulled out of the Jusco bag.  These were the same bags shown on the clipping.   I said, "that's it!".  She put them back in the Jusco bag and said, "presento".  The information desk clerk apparently thought that I had waited long enough and that a "presento for you time" was necessary.  All I really asked for was a specific date of release and wound up with two exclusive figures!   Before I accepted the gift, I asked for the date again.  This time she said the release date is "a secret".  I politely said "I see", accepted the "presento", bowed, thanked both of them many times, then walked away.

Was this "presento" a kind gesture for just waiting for an answer or was it a "here ya go...now run along and don't bother us again".  I think it was a combination of both but either way, I'm happy for the time being.  Now if I can only be so lucky to get the other four SpyChangers... :)

There isn't anything special about the packaging; all black to hide what's inside and the instructions imprinted on one side.  It also has the Transformers: Car Robot and Jusco logos as well as stating "Original SpyChanger".

*** UPDATE ***

In November 2000 I won an auction on e-Bay for a CounterArrow Jusco exclusive.  After corresponding with Li-Han Roy Soon in Singapore, I found out that he had X-Car as well as Wars.  I made an offer and before I knew it I had all three figures including their black baggies in my mailbox :)  I want to thank Roy for his excellent correspondence and I must say that this was one of the smoothest deals to date.   He is definitely a "Highly Recommended" e-Bayer!  Thanks again Roy!!

Now it's time to find Ox to complete this set!!!

I just received a package in the mail on the 18th of January 2000 from Tony Preto of Toy Dojo & Tempting Toys and Collectibles which happens to be the final figure of this set of SpyChanger Exclusives.  This is Ox which I won on e-Bay ... Thanks Tony!  Life is Good! 

Paul L. suggested I provide comparative photos of both the Jusco and KB exclusive SpyChangers, so here they are for your viewing pleasure.  Use the arrows to scroll through the pictures and then select the figures you'd like to view which will bring up a larger photo.