C joint

2011-05-26T07:27:52Z

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[[Image:Cjoint-Lugnut.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Now we're cookin'.]]

The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use.

The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy.

==Toys with C joints==
===Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance===
{{collist|3|
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] (bars only)
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] (bars only - bottom of his hands))
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|Recon Ironhide]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
}}

===Transformers (2010)===
{{collist|3|
* [[Breacher]]
* [[Fallback]] (bars only)
* [[Firetrap]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Flak (TF 2010)|Flak]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Grapple|Solar Storm Grappel]] (bars only)
* [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] / [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (bars only)
* [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] (bars only - his exhaust pipes)
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (bars only)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (bars only)
* [[Oil Pan]] (bars only)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Rumble (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Demolitions Rumble]]
* [[Sea Spray]] (bars only)
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sidearm Sideswipe]] (bars only)
* [[Sunspot]]
* [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]
* [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]]
* [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Windcharger]] (bars only)
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
}}

===Generations===
{{collist|3|
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup (G1)#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge (G1)#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
}}

====Human Alliance====
{{collist|3|
* [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire]]
* [[Icepick (PCC)#Dark of the Moon|Icepick]]
* [[Sandstorm (DOTM)|Sandstorm]]
* [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]]
* [[Thunderhead]]
* [[Whirl (DOTM)|Whirl]]
}}

====Cyberverse====

==Notes==
* [[Wikipedia:Lego|LEGO]] has long made use of 3mm bars and clips as well. In practice, LEGO's standard is just the slightest bit larger than Hasbro's, so LEGO clips with even a little wear will only loosely grip C joint bars. Still, LEGO minifigures can cling to your 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers, and their vehicles (assuming they incorporate the appropriate parts) can mount 3mm clip weapons.
* While C joints ''per se'' were not developed until the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline, many previously made toys have similarly sized bars that can be used to attach C joint weaponry. At least [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|one example]] dates to the earliest days of the franchise. The [[Action Master]] weapons' handles are all C joint-compatible pegs, though the general lack of clips on the robots themselves means this compatibility has somewhat limited practical application.
* ...but be careful about it. As with [[5mm post]]s, a bar that appears to be 3mm may not quite be 3mm. '''{{SITENAME SHORT}}''' will not be held responsible if you break the clips on your weapons trying to force them onto bars that are too big.
* Because a clip is attached to [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]]'s shoulder, he is technically the largest C-joint accessory yet made.

==References==
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