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Vincent D'Alleva

2026-05-14T04:22:07Z

Alpha Trihard:

[[File:Vinnie-DAlleva-Cesspool-Model-Photo..jpeg|thumb|upright=1.25|]]
'''Vincent D'Alleva''', employed by [[Hasbro]] from early 1989 to mid 1999, served as Product Manager, Marketing Director, Team Leader, and finally Vice President of Hasbro before his departure. In those ten years, he dealt with the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] three times. His first involvement was at the tail end of G1, working on the [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] beyond the initial series, the K-Mart exclusive [[Classic Pretender]]s, and the [[Action Master]]s. He was next responsible for the creation of a little line called ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', with his final Transformers act being the creation of the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' line. He's kind of a big deal... that no one knows about.

Additionally, D'Alleva had longstanding involvement in Hasbro's [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|''G.I. Joe'' brand]] from 1990 to 1994, the line's 30th anniversary, and as a marketing manager for Hasbro Direct pushed for its (brief) return in 1997. After his departure from Hasbro, he also worked for other companies such as {{w|Playmates (Toy Company)|Playmates}}, managing the [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] brand.

==Notes==
*Vincent D'Alleva has the ignominious honor of being one of ''G.I. Joe''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [http://yojoe.com/action/91/cesspool.shtml more ridiculous villains].
*Adding insult to injury, [http://www.yojoe.com/faq/pdd.shtml his name is now permanently linked to one of the more "unique" releases in G. I. Joe history.]
*There's a pretty good chance he's also the "Vinny" in "Vinny's Pizza" emblazoned on one side of the unreleased [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Go-Bot Rumble]] figure.

==External links==
*[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/BC04interviews.html Botcon 2004 Interview with Vinnie D'Alleva from The Obscure Transformers Website]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dalleva, Vincent}}
[[Category:Executives]]
[[Category:Hasbro marketing]]

File:Vinnie-DAlleva-Cesspool-Model-Photo.jpeg

2026-05-14T04:17:36Z

Alpha Trihard:

Photo of Vinnie D'Alleva used as reference for Doug Hart’s painting of the Cobra villain Cesspool. Taken from the Art of G.I. Joe interview, “Vinnie D'Alleva’s Marketing Masterclass”. {{hastak}}

File:Vinnie-DAlleva-Cesspool-Model-Photo.jpeg

2026-05-14T04:16:07Z

Alpha Trihard:

User talk:Alpha Trihard

2026-04-13T20:02:41Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Space Explorer release date */

==Space Explorer release date==
Hey there, do you have any links to the Yonezawa catalogue that shows Space Explorer was definitely released in 1968? I've read a lot of different dates for his release on the internet, so it would be good to have that on a citation in the pages that mention him (he's also brought up in [[Pre-Transformers]] and [[Eletrix]]). Thanks! ([[User:FortressMaxxing|FortressMaxxing]] ([[User talk:FortressMaxxing|talk]]) 17:15, 11 April 2026 (EDT))
:Okay, sure. [https://www.alphadrome.net/forums/topic/18830-yonezawa-catalog-1968 Here you go.] If you want to double check them, the “AcroBot” robot on the opposite page appears in the 1968 Montgomery Ward Christmas wish book (page 278).

:Outside of that, ‘68 makes more sense when you look at Yonezawa’s other robots from around the same period. It’s far more advanced than what they were releasing even through most of the early ‘60s. Smoking Robot in 1960, Modern Robot in 1962, these are all very basic walking robots with features like a flashing light. 1959 is closer to when [https://vintagespacetoys.com/products/yonezawa-space-explorer-2/ this Space Explorer] robot came out though, which is properly simple for its time.

:I think that might be what you ran into trying to find the date, “space explorer” is the name of [https://www.theoldrobots.com/Space_Explorer.html three or four] different walking tin robots, all designed by Marumiya (now [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_House_Robots Metal House]), then released by Yonezawa. Marumiya was the designer and manufacturer of tin robots across all of the major toy distributors, it’s why so many releases from the period look similar and share parts. It’s much like how Takara started as the vinyl manufacturer for Tsukudaya.

:Space Explorer was also in an advertisement from December 1967, for an Australian department store called “David Jones”, but I don’t think I have a copy of that one. Either way, it wasn’t in Yonezawa’s 1967 catalog, and it was no longer listed “new” in the 1969 catalog. Hope that helps. [[User:Alpha Trihard|Alpha Trihard]] ([[User talk:Alpha Trihard|talk]]) 11:51, 12 April 2026 (EDT)
::Hot damn, that's a pretty comprehensive response, thank you very much! I honestly thought that the citation would have to be something the likes of "He came in the 1968 Yonezawa catalogue ''but'' other dates are cited online so maybe he released earlier?", but I think you've given very strong reasons for us to settle on 1968 without any ambiguity. I will proceed to edit all the pages that mention him with a reference link to the catalogue, then! ([[User:FortressMaxxing|FortressMaxxing]] ([[User talk:FortressMaxxing|talk]]) 10:57, 13 April 2026 (EDT))
::And on a sidenote, I guess I assumed that the 1950s date made sense because, as someone who's not very well-versed in vintage toy robots, it just seemed intuitive to me that a robot that old-looking would be from that era? Guess it's just kinda crazy to think about the fact that a tin box with arms and legs was still the standard robot design form by the late 1960s, and yet, somehow, by the late 1970s we already had Combattler V and Gundam, haha. ([[User:FortressMaxxing|FortressMaxxing]] ([[User talk:FortressMaxxing|talk]]) 11:02, 13 April 2026 (EDT))

:::It’s the same reason stuffed bears haven’t changed a ton. There’s a role they fill, which ties you to the form factor. These early robot toys weren’t supposed to be a toy representing a robot character, they were trying to get as close as they could to actual robots you play with. Robot toys were made of metal, used gears and motors, and were always advertised by all the stuff they could do on their own. This sharply constrains the design, and for a very long time, made them all look pretty similar, just because of what was possible from an engineering standpoint.

:::Different mediums have different constraints, and it’s usually technology setting the limit, not imagination. You could draw the Maschinenmensch, but that’s not what the toy was going to look like. [https://www.zimmerit.moe/unlucky-clover-gundam-toys/ The very first Clover Gundam toy] looks a lot more like Space Explorer than Gunpla. [[User:Alpha Trihard|Alpha Trihard]] ([[User talk:Alpha Trihard|talk]]) 16:02, 13 April 2026 (EDT)

User talk:Alpha Trihard

2026-04-12T15:51:13Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Space Explorer release date */

Yonezawa Toys

2026-04-11T21:01:27Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Overview */ Yonezawa 1968 catalog clarifies release date

[[File:Yonezawa Toys.svg|150px|right]]
'''Yonezawa Toys''' (米澤玩具) was formerly one of the largest toy companies in [[Japan]], before being purchased by [[Sega]] in 1991 to merge into '''Sega-Yonezawa''' and finally rebranding into the still-active '''Sega Fave Corporation'''.

Their interaction with the ''Transformers'' franchise is relatively brief, producing three [[pre-Transformers|pre-''Transformers'']] toys that were only released once under the ''Transformers'' brand in [[Brazil]] - however; when it comes to the broader history of transforming robots as a toy genre, there's more to them than meets the eye.

==Overview==
[[File:Yonezawa-SpaceExplorer.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Do you like transforming robots? Good. You owe me your entire goddamned garbage existence."]]
Yonezawa was founded in the 1950s, arising out of the ashes of a Japanese economy devastated by the Second World War. They quickly established themselves with a major presence in the then-emerging Japanese toy market, being one of the first manufacturers to pioneer electronic and [[Wikipedia:Radio-controlled model|radio-controlled]] toys. Eventually, a lot of their products would get exported globally, both through other distributors and their own international '''Yonezawa Corporation''' brand.

Yonezawa was especially famous for their battery-operated tin robots, featuring gimmicks like walking, flashing lights, or [[Exhaust|smoking]]. Among these robots was "Space Explorer", released in red and black decos, which started as a box roughly approximating the appearance of a TV set, then automatically unfolded and stood up to reveal a robot. Released in 1968, seven years before ''{{w|Brave Raideen}}'', this would make it quite possibly the earliest “transforming” robot toy.

Sometime during the early 80s, parallel to the then-emerging Japanese trend of robots that transform into realistic vehicles with [[Takatoku Toys|Takatoku]]'s ''[[Macross]]'' and [[Takara]]'s [[Diaclone]] ''Car Robot'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toys, Yonezawa released their remote-controlled, battery-operated series of transforming toy cars with the ''Remote Change Robo Series'' (リモートチェンジロボシリーズ). These featured super-deformed versions of a Nissan Fairlady Z, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Porsche 911 - respectively named into "Fairlady & Robo", "Lancru & Robo", and "Porsche & Robo" - that'd transform from their alternate modes and back with the push of two buttons on a small controller that was attached to the toys with a cord. They were re-released in multiple countries across the world, including in the U.S. by Village Toys as the ''Convert-A-Bots'' "Pow-R-Bots" (a toyline that, interestingly, would also feature [[Pre-Transformers#Licensed international releases of pre-Transformers|a licensed pre-Transformers version]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]]), and eventually; arrived to Brazil through [[Estrela]] as the 1985 [[Eletrix]] figures in their regional version of [[The Transformers (toyline)|''The Transformers'']].

==Yonezawa moulds released as ''Transformers''==
[[File:G1-toy Porsche.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Eletrix Esporte, based on Remote Change Robo Series Porsche & Robo, <s>unfortunately not released by Grandstand in the UK as "Skibiditron"</s>]]
===Remote Change Robo Series===
*[[Esporte]] - "Fairlady & Robo", identical besides minor sticker changes
*[[Jipe (Eletrix)|Jipe]] - "Lancru & Robo", identical besides minor sticker changes
*[[Porsche (Eletrix)|Porsche]] - "Porsche & Robo", identical besides minor sticker changes

==Notes==
* Beyond the ''Remote Change Robo Series'', Yonezawa manufactured a handful of other transforming 'bots during this time which have a slight bit of interaction with other pre-Transformers toys. These included "Jet & Robo", a battery-operated robot that auto-transforms into a jet (which has a pretty similar head to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], leading to the yet unsolved question of who exactly plagiarized who!); "Daijim", a manually-transforming toy with a walking motion that converts into an offroad truck, and "Safari Robo", a manually-transforming toy that surprisingly lacks any battery-operated functions and also transforms into an offroad truck. All of these would be featured in the British pre-Transformers Grandstand ''[[Pre-Transformers#Licensed international releases of pre-Transformers|Convertors]]'' toyline - releasing alongside an early Omega Supreme and multiple Diaclone figures - with Jet & Robo earning the name of "Deltatron" and, keeping in line with the Greek alphabet motif, Daijim and Safari Robo earning the names of... "Betatron" and "Sigmatron". No, this is not a joke <ref>[https://retromash.com/2015/03/11/anyone-recognise-these-grandstand-convertors-in-this-a1-poster/ Grandstand ''Convertors'' catalogue] at Retromash.com</ref>, and no, no one will find it funny in any era past mid-2020s internet brainrot humor, so cherish this moment.

==See also==
* [[Asahi Corporation]], another Japanese company whose toys were adopted by Estrela as part of the Brazilian ''Transformers'' toyline

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Pre-Transformer franchises]]

Micro Change

2026-03-17T19:47:55Z

Alpha Trihard: Date written on Polaroid of cassette rhino prototype is after the debut of Transformers in Japan.

{{disambig2|the pre-''Transformers'' toyline|the Kreons with alternate modes|Micro-Changer}}

[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|<s>Micromasters</s> <s>Micro Machines</s> Micromen!]]
The '''''Micro Change Series''''' (ミクロチェンジシリーズ) sub-line of [[TakaraTomy]]'s long running ''[[Microman]]'' series was, along with ''[[Diaclone]]'', one of the two major [[Pre-Transformer|sources of molds]] for the original ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Transformers]]'' line.

==Overview==
''Micro Change'' was a subline of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s successful ''[[Microman#New Microman|New Microman]]'' line of the early '80s, which consisted of 3.75" action figures that were super-posable and vehicles and robots for use by them. The Microman figures, unlike all subsequent 3.75" action figures (except their Western counterpart the {{w|Micronauts}}, made by {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} using licensed Microman molds) were on a 1:1 scale rather than representing full-sized [[human]]s/[[alien]]s/robots, so the transforming robots and vehicles they created had ordinary household objects (such as, um, handguns) as disguise modes. Many of the ''Micro Change'' figures came in multiple color schemes, many of which were eventually used for the ''Transformers'' line.

{{stub|Any information beyond recapping the ''Microman'' page.}}

==Toys==
The following list covers all ''Micro Change'' releases that were later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys or otherwise inspired ''Transformers'' concepts. ''Micro Change'' molds with no ''Transformers'' relation are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.
===1983===
[[File:Enemymicrochange.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Before he was our Enemy...]]
* '''MC-01 Micross'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing)}}

:The first version was the blue-body, grey-limb cassette used for [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. A black-body, red-limb version, used for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], came with Cassette Man. Towards the end of the line, a [[Enemy (G1)|red-body, blue-limb version]] was released.

* '''MC-02 Jaguar'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (sticker illustrator)}}

:The first version was used for [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]]. A blue version was released at the end of the line, and was used for the [[e-HOBBY]] figure [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]]. In [[2007]], Jaguar was redecoed into [[Glit (KP)|Glit]] (later repurposed as [[Ravage (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ravage]]) and then [[Stripes]] in [[2012]].

* '''MC-03 Condor'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing)}}

:The first version was used for [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]. The blue second version was used for the e-HOBBY figure [[Garboil (G1)|Garboil]]. [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]'s and [[Sundor]]'s decos were created for the ''Transformers'' line.

*'''Micro Cassette Robo DX 3-Figure Set'''
:A [[giftset]] that collects the first versions of MC-01 Micross, MC-02 Jaguar, and MC-03 Condor.

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*'''MC-04 Mini Car Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:MicroChangePorsche.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We'll slip you a fiver if you tell the guy in charge of pre-Transformer redecoes at Hasbro that this is [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]].]]
:This small car assortment actually had two different origins. 01-03 were designed by Takara and transform into [[super deformed]] toy cars in the style of Takara's own ''[[Choro-Q]]'' line (imported to English-speaking markets as ''Penny Racers''). They were released in red, yellow, and blue and had license plate stickers on the back of the head panel. 04-07 were initially designed as part of the little-known ''[[Mysterians]]'' toyline but left unproduced, with the tooling used by Takara for ''Micro Change''. When they came out as part of that line, they were released in only one color scheme each. Their subsequent ''Transformers'' releases were largely identical, but "Jeep" went from olive green to forest green in becoming Brawn.
:*'''01 Porsche Turbo 924''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]
:*'''02 Familia 1500 XG''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]
:*'''03 Volkswagen''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]
:*'''04 4WD Offroad''', Pre-[[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
:*'''05 Jeep''', Pre-[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
:*'''06 Transam''', Pre-[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
:*'''07 American Truck''', Pre-[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]

*'''MC-05 Camera Robo Microx'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing?)}}
:Pre-[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]

{{anchor|WatchRobo}}
*'''MC-06 Watch Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:Mc-06 Micro Change catalog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We don't have ''time'' to get into this figure's [[Circular reporting#Azimuth|whole deal]] right now. Eh? ''Eh?'']]
:This figure transformed from a robot to a watch. It came in chrome, black, blue, and gold versions. Before appearing in ''Transformers'', the toy was released in North America as the title character of the ''[[Kronoform]]'' toyline and in Europe as part of [[Joustra]]'s rather idiosyncratic incarnation of ''Micro Change''<nowiki>'</nowiki> sister toyline ''[[Diaclone]]''. Each colorway met a different fate in ''Transformers'':

:*'''Silver''' - Belatedly released in ''Transformers'' as [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''. Later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Vector Prime]] in the pages of [[Ask Vector Prime]] and as the Generation 1 incarnation of [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics.
:*'''Black''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Inspired the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic character [[Meantime (G1)|Meantime]].
:*'''Blue''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Inspired the [[Ask Vector Prime]] character [[Ephemeris]].
:*'''Gold''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Used to represent the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] incarnation of [[Azimuth (COP)|Azimuth]] in the pages of [[Ask Vector Prime]].

* '''MC-07 Gun Robo Browning M1910'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Browning came either in Silver with red robot parts, or Gold with blue robot parts, in addition to a gold chromed contest piece. The version released as the Japanese exclusive [[Browning]] sported the blue parts, but with the silver body, though his animation model used in Super-God Masterforce depicted him using the gold body with the blue parts.

* '''MC-08 Cassette Machine Battlebike HG90'''
{{toydesigner|[[Satoshi Koizumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Battlebike transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a motorbike vehicle for the included ''Microman'' figure. A [[redeco]] of this toy was released in the [[1999]] ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-09 Cassette Machine Jetheli XL120'''
{{toydesigner|[[Satoshi Koizumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Jetheli transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a helicopter for the included ''Microman'' figure. A redeco of this toy was re-released in the 1999 ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-10 Cassette Man'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Satoshi Koizumi]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing)}}

:Pre-TF [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] with "Cassette Man" molded on the cassette door. He came with fake earphones and microphone that were also included in Soundwave's Japanese release, and Pre-[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Likewise, the Japanese Soundwave came with Rumble instead of [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].

{{anchor|Magnum}}
[[File:MicroChangeGunRoboMagnum.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Megatron and this guy go [[Kiloton|way back]].]]
* '''MC-11 Gun Robo S&W Magnum 44'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure had a revolving chamber, and came with either a brown or gold hilt. [[Ask Vector Prime]] would establish that this figure represents the [[Cymond]] analog of [[Kiloton]].

* '''MC-12 Gun Robo Walther P-38'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Pre-Japanese [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]. This toy did not include any gun attachments (and lacked the tooling to attach them anyway), but had a gun, sword, and plastic pellets which it could fire. It came with blue inner arms and legs, and was either black with a brown grip, or grey with a black grip in gun mode. The grey version was used for all vintage Japanese Megatrons (The Goodbye Megatron set came with the U.N.C.L.E. scope and attachment bracket).

* '''MC-13 Gun Robo Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E.'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure came with all of MC-12's parts, as well as several gun extensions, namely a scope, a silencer and a shoulder stock, which were inspired by a similarly modified version of the Walther P-38 as seen in the popular 1960s spy television series ''{{w|The Man from U.N.C.L.E.}}''.<ref>"U.N.C.L.E. Special" Carbine at CIA Museum, [http://web.archive.org/web/20100324191047/https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/cia-museum/spy-fi-archives/item08.html archived version]</ref> Only one color scheme, silver with black handle in gun mode with red inner arms and legs, was released. This color scheme was used for all Hasbro releases of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and the Japanese reissues. The toy was also released by e-HOBBY as [[Megaplex]], using the MC-12 grey/blue deco, as well as a new "Black Megatron" deco in dark chrome, black plastic in place of grey, brown handle, and red inner sections.
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===1984===
*'''Meteor Robo''' (MC-14 - MC-16)
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:* '''MC-14 Metal Man'''

::This figure transforms from a robot into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in [[robot mode]] or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common silver chrome with black plastic accessories and robot parts or the considerably rarer bluish-silver chrome with red plastic accessories and robot parts. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)#Japan|Beast Wars]]'' [[Eggbot (BW)|Eggbot]] and [[Dark Eggbot]], where it was [[retool]]ed to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Star Dust]]. A version in a made-up pink and gray deco also made a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Metal Man|background generic]].

:* '''MC-15 Metal Leo'''

::This figure transforms from a lion into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in lion mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggleo]] and [[Dark Eggleo]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Angela]].

:* '''MC-16 Metal Hawk'''

::This figure transforms from a hawk into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in hawk mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggbird]] and [[Dark Eggbird]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Zangetsu]].

{{anchor|LockRobo}}
*'''Lock Robo''' (MC-17 - MC-18)
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:* '''MC-17 Dialman'''

::This figure transforms from a working dial lock to a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a purple deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Dialman|background generic]].

:* '''MC-18 Magneman'''

::This figure transforms from a working key lock to a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a yellow green deco did make a cameo in the Dreamwave G1 comics as a [[Magneman|background generic]].

[[File:MicroChangeScopeMan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|]]
{{anchor|ScopeMan}}
* '''MC-19 Binocular Robo Scope Man'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: This figure transforms from a pair of working binoculars into a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a yellow deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as [[Pulse|Pulse]].

* '''MC-20 Micro Scope'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shinji Aramaki]] (original concept)}}

: Released in a primarily black deco, MC-20 was recolored into [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. The third tank mode could be used as a vehicle for a ''Microman'' figure. The toy's ''Micro Change'' deco was used for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] (and [[Perceptor (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Perceptor]]).

* '''MC-21 Radi-Cassette Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure came with an AM radio in the form of a fake Micro cassette, and an earphone. One could listen to the radio through the earphone, or put the radio in the main toy's cassette deck. After moving the switch above the left (non-functional) speaker "on" and pressing "play", a pair of batteries in the toy's right leg would amplify the signal from the cassette to the functional right speaker. A knob to the right of the tape door could change the station, and a volume knob and a plug for headphones were located on the toy's left leg. Due to the speaker plug, the transforming micro cassettes could not fit in the tape door. They could, however, fit in a compartment in the toy's back. The earphone plug could also fit in the small hole on the stock of the toys gun, and the speaker could fit in the large hole at the gun's center. The toy came in either blue or red. The red deco was used for [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]].
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===Unreleased===
* '''MC-22 Beam Robo'''
[[File:Hardcase Micro-Change Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:This figure transforms from a working flashlight into a robot. It would eventually be repurposed as a full-body physical basis of the Decepticon [[Hardcase]].
{{--}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174642/http://www.microforever.com/1983microchange.htm Micro Change at Microman Forever.]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180116163727/http://1501bc.com/pretf/microman.html Microman at The Pre-Transformer Page.]
*[https://archive.org/details/micro-change-series Translation] of the ''Micro Change Series'' from ''[[TV Magazine]]''

[[Category:Japanese franchises]]
[[Category:Microman]]
[[Category:Pre-Transformer franchises]]
[[Category:Other TakaraTomy properties]]

Micro Change

2026-03-17T19:45:42Z

Alpha Trihard: /* External links */ fixing link

{{disambig2|the pre-''Transformers'' toyline|the Kreons with alternate modes|Micro-Changer}}

[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|<s>Micromasters</s> <s>Micro Machines</s> Micromen!]]
The '''''Micro Change Series''''' (ミクロチェンジシリーズ) sub-line of [[TakaraTomy]]'s long running ''[[Microman]]'' series was, along with ''[[Diaclone]]'', one of the two major [[Pre-Transformer|sources of molds]] for the original ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Transformers]]'' line.

==Overview==
''Micro Change'' was a subline of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s successful ''[[Microman#New Microman|New Microman]]'' line of the early '80s, which consisted of 3.75" action figures that were super-posable and vehicles and robots for use by them. The Microman figures, unlike all subsequent 3.75" action figures (except their Western counterpart the {{w|Micronauts}}, made by {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} using licensed Microman molds) were on a 1:1 scale rather than representing full-sized [[human]]s/[[alien]]s/robots, so the transforming robots and vehicles they created had ordinary household objects (such as, um, handguns) as disguise modes. Many of the ''Micro Change'' figures came in multiple color schemes, many of which were eventually used for the ''Transformers'' line.

{{stub|Any information beyond recapping the ''Microman'' page.}}

==Toys==
The following list covers all ''Micro Change'' releases that were later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys or otherwise inspired ''Transformers'' concepts. ''Micro Change'' molds with no ''Transformers'' relation are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.
===1983===
[[File:Enemymicrochange.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Before he was our Enemy...]]
* '''MC-01 Micross'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing)}}

:The first version was the blue-body, grey-limb cassette used for [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. A black-body, red-limb version, used for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], came with Cassette Man. Towards the end of the line, a [[Enemy (G1)|red-body, blue-limb version]] was released.

* '''MC-02 Jaguar'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (sticker illustrator)}}

:The first version was used for [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]]. A blue version was released at the end of the line, and was used for the [[e-HOBBY]] figure [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]]. In [[2007]], Jaguar was redecoed into [[Glit (KP)|Glit]] (later repurposed as [[Ravage (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ravage]]) and then [[Stripes]] in [[2012]].

* '''MC-03 Condor'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing)}}

:The first version was used for [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]. The blue second version was used for the e-HOBBY figure [[Garboil (G1)|Garboil]]. [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]'s and [[Sundor]]'s decos were created for the ''Transformers'' line.

*'''Micro Cassette Robo DX 3-Figure Set'''
:A [[giftset]] that collects the first versions of MC-01 Micross, MC-02 Jaguar, and MC-03 Condor.

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*'''MC-04 Mini Car Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:MicroChangePorsche.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We'll slip you a fiver if you tell the guy in charge of pre-Transformer redecoes at Hasbro that this is [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]].]]
:This small car assortment actually had two different origins. 01-03 were designed by Takara and transform into [[super deformed]] toy cars in the style of Takara's own ''[[Choro-Q]]'' line (imported to English-speaking markets as ''Penny Racers''). They were released in red, yellow, and blue and had license plate stickers on the back of the head panel. 04-07 were initially designed as part of the little-known ''[[Mysterians]]'' toyline but left unproduced, with the tooling used by Takara for ''Micro Change''. When they came out as part of that line, they were released in only one color scheme each. Their subsequent ''Transformers'' releases were largely identical, but "Jeep" went from olive green to forest green in becoming Brawn.
:*'''01 Porsche Turbo 924''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]
:*'''02 Familia 1500 XG''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]
:*'''03 Volkswagen''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]
:*'''04 4WD Offroad''', Pre-[[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
:*'''05 Jeep''', Pre-[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
:*'''06 Transam''', Pre-[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
:*'''07 American Truck''', Pre-[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]

*'''MC-05 Camera Robo Microx'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing?)}}
:Pre-[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]

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*'''MC-06 Watch Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:Mc-06 Micro Change catalog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We don't have ''time'' to get into this figure's [[Circular reporting#Azimuth|whole deal]] right now. Eh? ''Eh?'']]
:This figure transformed from a robot to a watch. It came in chrome, black, blue, and gold versions. Before appearing in ''Transformers'', the toy was released in North America as the title character of the ''[[Kronoform]]'' toyline and in Europe as part of [[Joustra]]'s rather idiosyncratic incarnation of ''Micro Change''<nowiki>'</nowiki> sister toyline ''[[Diaclone]]''. Each colorway met a different fate in ''Transformers'':

:*'''Silver''' - Belatedly released in ''Transformers'' as [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''. Later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Vector Prime]] in the pages of [[Ask Vector Prime]] and as the Generation 1 incarnation of [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics.
:*'''Black''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Inspired the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic character [[Meantime (G1)|Meantime]].
:*'''Blue''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Inspired the [[Ask Vector Prime]] character [[Ephemeris]].
:*'''Gold''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Used to represent the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] incarnation of [[Azimuth (COP)|Azimuth]] in the pages of [[Ask Vector Prime]].

* '''MC-07 Gun Robo Browning M1910'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Browning came either in Silver with red robot parts, or Gold with blue robot parts, in addition to a gold chromed contest piece. The version released as the Japanese exclusive [[Browning]] sported the blue parts, but with the silver body, though his animation model used in Super-God Masterforce depicted him using the gold body with the blue parts.

* '''MC-08 Cassette Machine Battlebike HG90'''
{{toydesigner|[[Satoshi Koizumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Battlebike transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a motorbike vehicle for the included ''Microman'' figure. A [[redeco]] of this toy was released in the [[1999]] ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-09 Cassette Machine Jetheli XL120'''
{{toydesigner|[[Satoshi Koizumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Jetheli transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a helicopter for the included ''Microman'' figure. A redeco of this toy was re-released in the 1999 ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-10 Cassette Man'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Satoshi Koizumi]] (TakaraTomy) with [[Shinji Aramaki]] (robot detailing)}}

:Pre-TF [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] with "Cassette Man" molded on the cassette door. He came with fake earphones and microphone that were also included in Soundwave's Japanese release, and Pre-[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Likewise, the Japanese Soundwave came with Rumble instead of [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].

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[[File:MicroChangeGunRoboMagnum.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Megatron and this guy go [[Kiloton|way back]].]]
* '''MC-11 Gun Robo S&W Magnum 44'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure had a revolving chamber, and came with either a brown or gold hilt. [[Ask Vector Prime]] would establish that this figure represents the [[Cymond]] analog of [[Kiloton]].

* '''MC-12 Gun Robo Walther P-38'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Pre-Japanese [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]. This toy did not include any gun attachments (and lacked the tooling to attach them anyway), but had a gun, sword, and plastic pellets which it could fire. It came with blue inner arms and legs, and was either black with a brown grip, or grey with a black grip in gun mode. The grey version was used for all vintage Japanese Megatrons (The Goodbye Megatron set came with the U.N.C.L.E. scope and attachment bracket).

* '''MC-13 Gun Robo Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E.'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure came with all of MC-12's parts, as well as several gun extensions, namely a scope, a silencer and a shoulder stock, which were inspired by a similarly modified version of the Walther P-38 as seen in the popular 1960s spy television series ''{{w|The Man from U.N.C.L.E.}}''.<ref>"U.N.C.L.E. Special" Carbine at CIA Museum, [http://web.archive.org/web/20100324191047/https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/cia-museum/spy-fi-archives/item08.html archived version]</ref> Only one color scheme, silver with black handle in gun mode with red inner arms and legs, was released. This color scheme was used for all Hasbro releases of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and the Japanese reissues. The toy was also released by e-HOBBY as [[Megaplex]], using the MC-12 grey/blue deco, as well as a new "Black Megatron" deco in dark chrome, black plastic in place of grey, brown handle, and red inner sections.
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===1984===
*'''Meteor Robo''' (MC-14 - MC-16)
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:* '''MC-14 Metal Man'''

::This figure transforms from a robot into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in [[robot mode]] or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common silver chrome with black plastic accessories and robot parts or the considerably rarer bluish-silver chrome with red plastic accessories and robot parts. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)#Japan|Beast Wars]]'' [[Eggbot (BW)|Eggbot]] and [[Dark Eggbot]], where it was [[retool]]ed to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Star Dust]]. A version in a made-up pink and gray deco also made a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Metal Man|background generic]].

:* '''MC-15 Metal Leo'''

::This figure transforms from a lion into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in lion mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggleo]] and [[Dark Eggleo]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Angela]].

:* '''MC-16 Metal Hawk'''

::This figure transforms from a hawk into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in hawk mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggbird]] and [[Dark Eggbird]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Zangetsu]].

{{anchor|LockRobo}}
*'''Lock Robo''' (MC-17 - MC-18)
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:* '''MC-17 Dialman'''

::This figure transforms from a working dial lock to a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a purple deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Dialman|background generic]].

:* '''MC-18 Magneman'''

::This figure transforms from a working key lock to a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a yellow green deco did make a cameo in the Dreamwave G1 comics as a [[Magneman|background generic]].

[[File:MicroChangeScopeMan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|]]
{{anchor|ScopeMan}}
* '''MC-19 Binocular Robo Scope Man'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: This figure transforms from a pair of working binoculars into a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a yellow deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as [[Pulse|Pulse]].

* '''MC-20 Micro Scope'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shinji Aramaki]] (original concept)}}

: Released in a primarily black deco, MC-20 was recolored into [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. The third tank mode could be used as a vehicle for a ''Microman'' figure. The toy's ''Micro Change'' deco was used for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] (and [[Perceptor (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Perceptor]]).

* '''MC-21 Radi-Cassette Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure came with an AM radio in the form of a fake Micro cassette, and an earphone. One could listen to the radio through the earphone, or put the radio in the main toy's cassette deck. After moving the switch above the left (non-functional) speaker "on" and pressing "play", a pair of batteries in the toy's right leg would amplify the signal from the cassette to the functional right speaker. A knob to the right of the tape door could change the station, and a volume knob and a plug for headphones were located on the toy's left leg. Due to the speaker plug, the transforming micro cassettes could not fit in the tape door. They could, however, fit in a compartment in the toy's back. The earphone plug could also fit in the small hole on the stock of the toys gun, and the speaker could fit in the large hole at the gun's center. The toy came in either blue or red. The red deco was used for [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]].
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===Unreleased===
* '''MC-22 Beam Robo'''
[[File:Hardcase Micro-Change Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:This figure transforms from a working flashlight into a robot. It would eventually be repurposed as a full-body physical basis of the Decepticon [[Hardcase]].
* '''MC-?? Rhino'''
:A rhino micro cassette<ref>[https://twitter.com/syncson/status/1195939203680333824 ''Micro Change''(ish) Ramhorn prototype]</ref> that was developed into [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]].
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==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174642/http://www.microforever.com/1983microchange.htm Micro Change at Microman Forever.]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180116163727/http://1501bc.com/pretf/microman.html Microman at The Pre-Transformer Page.]
*[https://archive.org/details/micro-change-series Translation] of the ''Micro Change Series'' from ''[[TV Magazine]]''

[[Category:Japanese franchises]]
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[[Category:Pre-Transformer franchises]]
[[Category:Other TakaraTomy properties]]

User talk:Saix

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Alpha Trihard:

==Galen Witwicky==
Interesting that you think she's an Earthling... --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] ([[User talk:Jimsorenson|talk]]) 20:24, 17 March 2015 (EDT)
:Well, "Galen Witwicky", so I assumed. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 20:38, 17 March 2015 (EDT)
::I'm wagering that this involves a human/Nebulon interspecies relationship! --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 21:43, 17 March 2015 (EDT)

==E-Hobby Starscream==
You guys share links from seibertron but if I want to share it from deviantart, that's bad? I mean the user that published those pages in deviantart is E-Hobby's official user page.(I think).--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 11:36, 19 March 2015 (EDT)
:It's not e-Hobby that's putting those pages on DeviantArt. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 13:16, 19 March 2015 (EDT)
::Hmm ok then, but still Seibertron is a fan site too, right?--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 12:16, 31 March 2015 (EDT)

==Joke about Legends Arcee==
If my joke offend you or simply not funny, sorry about that. I'm just joking about sexist tendencies of Japanese culture. In fact, most famous and badass woman transformer only doing cook and wipe Rattrap's ass in this comic.—[[User:MWM|MWM]] ([[User talk:MWM|talk]]) 11:01, 21 March 2015 (EDT)
:Don't worry, I'm not angry. I got what you meant with the joke, but it was still iffy, since it's hard for a reader to tell if it's serious or a criticism of the comic. I appreciate that you took the time to uploaded the image! [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 17:12, 21 March 2015 (EDT)

== 3-D Diorama? ==
Say, where did you find these? [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 21:30, 9 April 2015 (EDT)
:[http://www.tf-base.ru/comics_manga.html] [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 21:32, 9 April 2015 (EDT)
::Thanks![[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 21:50, 9 April 2015 (EDT)
::Ugh...they're all CBR files my computer can't access. Thanks for the link thought. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 21:50, 9 April 2015 (EDT)
:::They're just renamed rar files. Change the file extension to .rar and upzip them [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 22:39, 9 April 2015 (EDT)

== Magmatron ==

Thanks for the back up there. I THOUGHT I remembered it being the standard but didn't want to remove it without checking so I just cleaned up the grammar. Might possibly be put on the page for the toyline itself, but not sure if it is really worth noting.--[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 16:30, 28 April 2015 (EDT)

== About the Hero Mashers ==

So I guess while you were putting them where they would go, BotCon's official Andromeda's Facebook page went ahead and made it a seperate cluster from anything before. [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1128571057169997&id=1099425733417863] [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 06:51, 10 May 2015 (EDT)

== Sequel series = splinter timelines? ==

Can you show me where this piece of information comes from? I have never heard of this idea before; doesn't it nullify the entire concept of continuities? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 13:10, 15 May 2015 (EDT)
:I'm not saying I necessarily agree with this interpretation, but it doesn't nullify continuity. Series A happens, then series B happens as a sequel to A. A is definitely the past of B, but that doesn't mean B is the future of A. We have several instances of this happening, notably the Marvel G1 continuity. G2, A Distant Time & Place, Regeneration One, and Classics are all explicitly sequels to Marvel US G1, but are mutually incompatible. Hell, Beast Wars (the cartoon) was implicitly a sequel to both Marvel US G1 AND the Sunbow Cartoon. --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] ([[User talk:Jimsorenson|talk]]) 13:21, 15 May 2015 (EDT)
::So then the U.S. ''Cybertron'' cartoon is not part of [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]]? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 13:23, 15 May 2015 (EDT)
:::It is when it is. The events of the US cartoon are completely relevant -if not fundamental- to the rest of the events on this page. Universal streams are not completely separate timelines. They blend and weave into each other and flow from larger sources, like, you know, '''streams'''. A single cartoon can be part of multiple streams AND its own all at the same time. I swear, people just look at "OOH NUMBERS" and forget the accompanying text that gives context to the numbers, and trip over themselves to be soooooooo clever in splitting up shit. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 13:33, 15 May 2015 (EDT)
::::Well said. And let's be wary of letting the tail wag the dog here. The primary source text should always be, well, primary. Or, in other words, which are you going to believe, your own eyes or something that was published in code in a source book (or in a Japanese Manga with a print run in the hundreds or the like.)--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] ([[User talk:Jimsorenson|talk]]) 13:47, 15 May 2015 (EDT)

== Mandarin Names ==

Hello, thanks for adding information. However, please do change the spelling for Taiwanese Mandarin Name because the spelling in Taiwan is different from the Hanyu Pinyin in China. Thanks. :D --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 10:17, 24 May 2015 (EDT)

== Universal streams ==

Looks like we're both working on the same parts of the wiki at the same time. I'll take a break, I have homework anyway. Thanks for fixing up my code. I appreciate the help. (Even if I think you're wrong about Zarak.) --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 18:47, 26 June 2015 (EDT)

== List of characters whose dimensional classification is unknown ==

There's also [[Gaiacross]] and his components. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 15:07, 27 June 2015 (EDT)

== Shell Game characters ==

If this wiki now accepts that RID Optimus-redeco [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]] is [[Viron]], then is it alright to do the same to the other "[[Shell Game]]" universe characters? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 13:36, 29 July 2015 (EDT)

==Regeneration One==

Regeneration One is explicitly a sequel to Marvel G1 continuity and belongs sequentially after it in write-ups. That's how the stories are presented, that's how it was branded, that's how the creators want it, and that's how we've written it up. If you want to rearrange things, make a case on a relevant talk page.--[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 08:44, 11 August 2015 (EDT)
:You're really imperious for somebody who just started editing two months ago. ("How the creators want it"? Do you have personal correspondence with Furman on wiki organization?) None of the pages you've reverted actually contain Marvel US G1, which Regeneration One is a sequel to. You are linking together fiction that has nothing to do with each other in regard to those characters. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:01, 11 August 2015 (EDT)
::Sorry, I didn't realize that my tenure wasn't long enough to disagree with a six-month veteran like yourself. It's bizarre to not acknowledge that ReGeneration One and Marvel UK don't spring from the same tree and put leagues of fiction between them. And, if I'm "imperious," what are you? You're constantly changing around organizational elements with no discussion, based on whatever new scheme you've come up with. For someone whose been here well under a year, you certainly have strong opinions. I at least lurked for a long while to get the culture. --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 15:03, 11 August 2015 (EDT)
:::There's a difference between disagreement and acting like the authority on wiki organization and article writeups because apparently you're the only one who lurked. "Organizational elements" have frequently changed based on users' whims; section reorganization isn't anything new and the last major one was done purely by two users without input from others. In regards to MUK and RG1, it's not the job of character pages to establish points of continuity that aren't relevant to the actual subject of the article. The various versions of Jhiaxus have absolutely nothing to do with each other and putting them under one "continuity" is a ridiculous pretense with no benefit. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 15:26, 11 August 2015 (EDT)
::::Separating RG1 (and Classics) into their own sections would be a major change to a large number of pages and there's been no discussion about it. If you want to do it, there should be talk first so everyone else knows what's going on. [[User:Charles RB|Charles RB]] ([[User talk:Charles RB|talk]]) 21:28, 11 August 2015 (GMT)
::::: And I've asked about it on http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal#Reorganising_Regeneration_One to see what people think. If it's ayes, then it's off to the edits! [[User:Charles RB|Charles RB]] ([[User talk:Charles RB|talk]]) 23:15, 11 August 2015 (GMT)

==Characters with no confirmed universal origin==

Question... have we not specified [[Ramulus|Longhorn (Universe)]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)]]? Just want to be sure I'm not missing something. --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] ([[User talk:Jimsorenson|talk]]) 14:26, 17 August 2015 (EDT)
:No, I just forgot to update. Sorry! [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:27, 17 August 2015 (EDT)
::Thank you, your list is a handy reference.--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] ([[User talk:Jimsorenson|talk]]) 14:34, 17 August 2015 (EDT)
Whilst this is being talked about, it's probably worth noting that RTS Strafe hasn't ''reeeaaaally'' had its universe confirmed - it was merged with G1 Strafe for some convoluted reason during the 'AOE Strafe is a counterpart of G1 Strafe' debacle and probably should've been unmerged after all that nonsense was undone. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 16:16, 17 August 2015 (EDT)
:I'm mostly fine with just assuming he's G1 based on context, but I'd send in a question if you want confirmation. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:30, 17 August 2015 (EDT)
Hey, Saix, should ''Universe'' 2003 [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen (unreleased)]] be on your list as well? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 16:21, 17 August 2015 (EDT)

== BW Metals manga ==

Do you still have the BW Metals manga scans? The links on the talk page are dead. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] ([[User talk:FortMax|talk]]) 16:48, 13 September 2015 (EDT)
:[http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/0t4p8rcK/file.html], [http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/dWpVVb7v/file.html], [http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/ZXqkMXea/file.html], [http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/ch91fgKi/file.html], [http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/M6MwWTaV/file.html], [http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/jCLxuohn/file.html] [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:54, 14 September 2015 (EDT)

==Italics==
Hey, man, saw you unitalicizing [[Ask Vector Prime]]. I don't really care one way or the other, but I seem to see it italicized a lot. Is there a policy or system to this? --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 16:06, 24 September 2015 (EDT)
:AVP isn't a work or a franchise, so it doesn't get italicized. It's something like {{w|Dear Abby}}—a column. Chicago style of editing says columns don't get either quotation marks or italics. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:13, 24 September 2015 (EDT)
::That's fine for me going forward. There's a LOT of AVP where it's in italics though. If you're ever feeling like a quest, rooting them all out might be worth doing. --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 16:15, 24 September 2015 (EDT)

==Gong==
Knock it off. It's fine the way it is now. Stop reverting each other. --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] ([[User talk:Jimsorenson|talk]]) 12:43, 26 September 2015 (EDT)

You were right. I was wrong. Making all the Guardians and Renegades convinced me of that. I apologize to you for my childishness. --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 13:01, 26 October 2015 (EDT)
:Not needed, but thank you nonetheless for the apology. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 15:30, 26 October 2015 (EDT)

== Stealth Bomber ==

I see that you put a redlink to [[Stealth Bomber]] on [[Stealth Saber]] and [[Victory Bomber]]'s pages. Did you intend that someone else would pick that redlink up to create a page for Stealth Bomber or did you think that Stealth Bomber didn't merit an individual page? I've wondered about such a thing as we have an individual page for RiD [[Dreadwing (RID)|Dreadwing]] but not for BWII [[Formation Scream]], G2 Megatron+Starscream, and G2 Dreadwing+Smokescreen. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 23:31, 27 October 2015 (EDT)
:I think it warrants a page, hence the link. I was just too lazy to make that page in particular. Formation Scream should also get its own page. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 08:57, 28 October 2015 (EDT)

== Disagreements ==

I saw what you wrote on the Community Portal. I can't speak for others but, though we often disagree, I do value your input and perspective. Also, it makes the times we do agree that much more meaningful. --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 16:58, 2 November 2015 (EST)
:Speaking of, there's a contentious GoBots issue on Community Portal, should screen captures be included for character pages or not. I would be interested to hear you weigh in. --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 09:07, 3 November 2015 (EST)

== Devisiun ==
I understand you may not like the speculative tone, but was it really necessary to also delete the plausible explanation that the secondary star may be encased in a [[wikipedia:dyson sphere|Dyson sphere]]? After all, the text clearly refer to a double star and one of the celestial body represented seems to produce a lot of light. (Besides having spot the same color than the "single" star of said same picture.) Damn... I was only trying to be thorough and objective. How could I contact Scott online so that the answer would be considered by this wiki? -- [[User:Xunk16|Xunk16]] ([[User talk:Xunk16|talk]]) 06:11, 16 December 2015 (EST)
:I'm not Saix, but to quote the [[Help:Contents|wiki's main help page]]: "Speculation to fill gaps should be minimized, and preferably eliminated entirely." It's fine to note the inconsistency, but an extended account of possible explanations is unnecessary. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 06:46, 16 December 2015 (EST)
:Understood. Thanks, I'll sleep better now. But I'm still going to run a Tranformers RPG campaign and feel that this question may deserve an answer. So the second part of my inquiry remains. Since I will try to ask, where and how such a thing should be done so that the information could validly be forwarded on this wiki? [[User:Xunk16|Xunk16]] ([[User talk:Xunk16|talk]]) 07:04, 16 December 2015 (EST)
::Scott has Twitter and Tumblr accounts you can engage her on. But, honestly? You're looking for complexity where there isn't any. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:08, 16 December 2015 (EST)
:::I have to agree. Most casual sci-fi fans don't know what Dyson spheres are, and the concept has never featured in ''Transformers'', as far as I'm aware. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 09:15, 16 December 2015 (EST)

== Your JG1 timeline list ==

Hey, that list on your user page is awesome and really helpful. Though, the Prime AM-28 Leo Prime bio also contains some JG1 info, set post-BWN before he jumps over to Uniend (or over to Gargent, then Nexus, then finally Uniend, as claimed by AVP, but I digress). --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 13:36, 18 December 2015 (EST)
:Thanks for the reminder. I mostly constructed it so I would have something to check when organizating fiction sections. Let me know if I'm missing anything else. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:31, 18 December 2015 (EST)
::Will do. EDIT: Tale of the Pretenders is missing. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 14:53, 18 December 2015 (EST)
:The G1 GoBots thing might or might not come before Car Robots in a present day sense as the Spychangers came from the future anyway, so the GoBots bio would simply have to come before whatever point in time the Spychangers traveled back in time from. Though, given how things like Binaltech, RobotMasters, and Kiss Players all take place in the timeline at points contemporary to their releases in the real world, perhaps the G1 GoBots bio does as well, taking place somewhere in 2004 (in hindsight, I wish I had asked Sakamoto about this).
:On a different note, the bios for e-HOBBY New Years Lambor and Alert are missing, which should probably go after G-2 but before the two post-G-2 e-HOBBY manga. Also the bio for Magnificus and Ga'mede and the bio for Generations Magnificus, the latter of which would go prior to Badlands, while the former... somewhere years earlier (not sure where, though). And the bios for e-HOBBY Crosscut and Road Rage, which would most likely go after the Super Spychangers but before Binaltech. Any other missing e-HOBBY bios can be found [http://www.e-hobbymagazine.com/category/english/museun_en here] (barring those that lack links, that is). --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 17:19, 22 April 2016 (EDT)

== Italics in establishment names ==

From what I've researched, I have to agree that establishment names aren't capitalized. However, that's how [[The Blue Deployer]] is rendered in the ''TransTech'' text stories. Think that's worth noting under "Errors"? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 16:16, 19 December 2015 (EST)
:I guess. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:17, 19 December 2015 (EST)

== Just to avoid any edit wars over pastel horses... ==
I understand that the captions are about humor over anything else, but maybe the caption should at least be a ''little'' less confrontational in tone? I'm not against humor in the article itself, but that opening caption's not exactly ''good'' humor. It's more mean-spirited than simple jokeyness that this wiki thrives upon; so I decided that a joke about Bumblebee's kid-appeal nature (and thus perceptiveness to what's popular with kids) would be a bit less potentially divisive overall, and less likely to appear mean-spirited.

I expect that sort of tone in the articles for stuff like B.O.T, The Beast or Kiss Players, the really awful, terrible stuff we ''have'' to rip into pieces because of how bad they are, not an article on My Little Pony. It's kind of like opening, say, a Soundwave article by poking fun at his speech with a disabled joke in his first image caption because of his speech pattern; it's ''easy'' and can get a few laughs, but overall it's just not worth it because not everyone will find such jokes to be really funny. And above all else, I'd like to think that we as a community are above those sorts of cheap jokes just for a few laughs.

Not trying to come off as indignant here, honest. I'm just wondering if maybe the caption joke isn't really good in any capacity. And if a caption isn't funny, then really, we shouldn't defend it just because of longevity. We obviously need the funny to stay, but to ignore potentially valid points just for the sake of a joke seems...well, kind of odd for this Wiki. We're jokey, but nowhere unappropriate have I seen the wiki's captions actually being ''that'' harsh towards a subject.

It's also a jarring shift in tone to go from "Only the dead can know peace from this evil" as an opening caption to "Don't go looking for the Tooth Fairy without it!" as the next caption down the page. They're both aiming for humor, but one's more "Ha-ha look at this silly situation!" and the other is more "Ha-ha let's make a "ponies are evil" joke because it's teh funnies!".

Again, not wanting to look entitled; but I'm curious about why the edit was reverted so quickly. [[User:MaximalBroadjaw|MaximalBroadjaw]] ([[User talk:MaximalBroadjaw|talk]]) 00:48, 27 December 2015 (EST)

== SPOILERS ==

Please remember to use the Spoiler warning template when adding new material. I just stumbled across information you added to [[Lio Convoy]] about [[Sunrise]] before I had a chance to read it. --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 08:56, 8 January 2016 (EST)
:I apologize. I'll try to remember not to do that again. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:08, 8 January 2016 (EST)

== Moving images ==

Sorry about that. I thought it was a more efficient use of space to align the tops of the images with the headers. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 20:55, 12 January 2016 (EST)

==About Grimlock==
They're both from Viron universes, and both technically part of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] continuity.
Someone could be all like, "Wait, I though RID's Grimlock was a big green backhoe. Who's this Dinosaur?"
Imagine if there were two Optimus Primes in one continuity, even if they looked completely different, would it not be within reason to distinct the two from one another?{{unsigned|PsychoShark}}
:Your hypothetical is ridiculous. Explain to me the process in which this situation would arise. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 19:01, 25 January 2016 (EST)
:Plus the disambig link at the top already exists. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 19:05, 25 January 2016 (EST)

While going through my talk page, I noticed that PsychoShark mentioned that the [http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Grimlock_(Dinobots)&diff=next&oldid=1048629 note] he added to [[Grimlock (Dinobots)]] was based on a similar note from [[Slapper (Dinobots)]]. Seeing as how we've deemed the other one unnecessary, I thought you might want to remove the one on Slapper's page. -[[User:Foffy the Sheep|Foffy the Sheep]] ([[User talk:Foffy the Sheep|talk]]) 07:44, 7 February 2016 (EST)

== Universal origins list ==

If it's of interest to you for your user page list, I've seen that [[Nitpick]], [[Comet]], [[Beamer (G1)|Beamer]], [[NightViper]], [[Kickstart]], [[Heavyfoot]], [[Ironclad]], [[Fastbreak]], [[Aston]], [[Miss-Q]], "[[Kamen Rider Amazon]]", [[Time Limit]], [[Clutch (GoBots)|Clutch]], and [[Warpath (GoBots)|Warpath]] all have indeterminate cluster origin, albeit that they're all intentionally ambiguous and/or their origins are unlikely to ever be revisited. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 22:57, 27 January 2016 (EST)

== eptitle ==

With screencaps for episodes whose titles have been disambiguated, you can use the "eptitle" parameter to set the text of the link different from the actual link. For example, with [[Volcano (episode)]] from RID, you would put

'''<nowiki>{{RID2001cap|description.|Volcano (episode)|</nowiki>1|eptitle=Volcano}}'''.

Then, the link will show up like this:
[[Volcano (episode)|Volcano]]

Nice work on all that cleanup, by the way. Cheers! -[[User:Foffy the Sheep|Foffy the Sheep]] ([[User talk:Foffy the Sheep|talk]]) 20:33, 1 March 2016 (EST)

== Dinosaurs ==

Okay, examples to try and clarify:
*火星 means "Mars". The kanji, treated separately, are literally rendered as "Fire Planet", but still plainly mean "Mars". It's not just being used to "refer" to Mars, it's straight up the name the Japanese give to the celestial body the English call "Mars".
*固定電話 means "Landline Phone". The kanji, treated separately, render as "Hard-determined Electricity-talker".

As demonstrated in the dictionary entries I posted, Japanese dictionaries ''dont'' give readers the symbolic runaround that the Dinoforce pages were using -- they simply treat "Gairyuu" as the word for an Ankylosaurus. I suppose I may be being somewhat oversensitive, but choosing to render Japanese words in a symbolic breakdown like that, contrary to how it's intended to be interpreted, feels a lot like refusing to acknowledge that it even ''has'' words for these concepts, and feels kind of Tarzanesque? I don't feel it's removing information, since to a Japanese speaker, Gairyuu doesn't ''mean'' "Armored Dragon" -- it means Ankylosaurus, just like to an English speaker (or Greek, if you want), Ankylosaurus doesn't "fused lizard", it means a type of dinosaur with an armored back and club tail --fused lizard is just the root of the name.

In addition, while many Japanese names for Dinosaur use "ryuu" in a similar manner to how English uses "saur", "ryuu" itself does not mean dinosaur, nor are dinosaur called "ryuu" -- as with English, they are instead called "恐竜", or "Ferocious dragon". I mean, "-saur" would be a workable translation of "ryuu", no complaints, but as in English "saur" is used to refer to more than just dinosaurs (e.g. Pterosaurs, Plesiosaurs, etc.) And in fact, Pterosaurs and Plesiosaurs include 竜 in their Japanese rendering.

I definitely see the value in retaining the kanji meanings here, especially if that's a thing we're going to be doing with characters like Triceradon, too. But I think we should make it clear that those are the ''root'' of the names, rather than treating the Japanese names as if they don't have specific direct meanings that a Japanese speaker would recognize.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] ([[User talk:KrytenKoro|talk]]) 01:11, 2 March 2016 (EST)

== Image of Comet ==

I see that you have uploaded good quality images from almost every Club story PDF. Is there any reason you haven't got the one of dead [[Comet]] in "[[Withered Hope]]"? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 16:58, 15 March 2016 (EDT)

==Other Decepticons==
Why can't you just leave that link in, it works perfectly well, and dont forget they also are alchemor inmates. I dont see the problem with just having that there. - Junkheap117
:Stop fucking obsessing over this. They are not actual characters, and your overall antics are exhausting my patience. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 18:57, 21 March 2016 (EDT)

== Blackarachnia talk page ==

I understand talk pages are not chat rooms. The reason I posted that was because the article itself seems to question why the chest is transparent, so I thought that might explain it. I didn't just go and edit the page because I knew it would be undone. [[User:Avalanche|Avalanche]] ([[User talk:Avalanche|talk]]) 21:03, 10 April 2016 (EDT)

== Being last seen ==

Here's my take, for what it's worth. A ''good'' write-up is not a list of things that happened one after the other. A good write-up is a story unto itself. It is the story of that character, and it should read as "complete". And when the cartoon or comic adventures of that character stops abruptly - when a character's final appearance is as a face in a crowd and they receive no personal "finale" - then it's the job of the write-up to note that they "were last seen"/"last appeared"/"made their final recorded appearance", etc, to bring that write-up's "story" to its end, instead of, essentially, just stopping in what reads as mid-story. The complete BWII write-up of the Autorollers just stops mid-story. It does not read as complete. At best, a reader's reaction is "Oh, huh, I guess that's it, then," instead of knowing that they are reading an end - but really, an less-informed reader has no reason to assume there isn't more just because there's isn't a stub saying so. We don't always have stubs! There shouldn't be any expectation on the reader to know that storylinked title is the final episode, if it even is. The write-up needs to say this is "the end" for that character. Yes, they return for a cameo in BWN, but that's a separate header. The were "last seen" during the battle on Gaea in that moment. It's no more "out of universe" than describing art or writing errors as "anomalous accounts" or "erroneous reports" is. I'm not getting into an edit war or even fighting to make this change; I'm just saying, it's pretty standard "handbook" write-up terminology, how I write mine, and how I will continue to write them. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 17:05, 25 April 2016 (EDT)

== Hey ==

Here's some more BotCon Diamond bios: http://postimg.org/gallery/7wuis1oc/27b9edf7/ [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 13:15, 1 June 2016 (EDT)
:Cool, thanks. I'll have a look when I get home. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 13:37, 1 June 2016 (EDT)

== Can you identify anyone else? ==

So regarding the new in-development Transformers Online, I stumbled across a trailer of some characters and skills in action. Right now, I can only make out Jazz, Bumblebee, and probably Swindle. Can you tell if the rest of the transformers in this video resemble any other character? Thanks! --[[User:The Seeker|The Seeker]] ([[User talk:The Seeker|talk]]) 19:01, 2 August 2016 (EDT)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qFTeBn-BS8

== Dinobot (RID) article ==

the dinobot were reference in prime season 3 were they not? RID 2015 is the sequel to prime is it not. so why are not adding prime to that page. Yes they were only reference. but still though wouldn't it make more sense for that cartoon in that dinobot section. i mean are more a sequel to the game when you stop to think about it. Also there is no evidence supporting the fact were referring to the fall of cybertron version of the dinobots.--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 04:29, 12 August 2016 (EDT)
:At the time that Miko and Bulkhead made that reference, the RID Dinobot subspecies didn't even exist yet. There was no way that the Prime cartoon was referencing something that never existed at the time that it made the reference. The FOC Dinobots, however, did exist, and were part of an active attempt to better unify the Aligned media between the games, the tie-in comics, and the Prime cartoon. Miko's and Bulkhead's Dinobots reference only makes sense in regards to the FOC Dinobots since they were only Aligned Dinobots that existed at the time the reference was made. What you're asking is for us to declare Miko's and Bulkhead's reference as having been retconned into referring to a subspecies that would not come into existence until later on, yet there has been no official media that has made such a retcon. We as fans have ZERO authority on such matters and are not going to start declaring our own unofficial retcons for virtually no other reason than "because we want to", as you seem to want us to do. Besides, Bulkhead's referring to Dinobots as something "Totally different" from how the Predacons were like a natural Cybertronian dinosaur species makes no sense in regards to the RID Dinobots, since the RID Dinobots for all intents and purposes do very much seem to be like a natural Cybertronian dinosaur species while the FOC Dinobots were an artificially-created subgroup that very much does make them totally different from a natural Cybertronian dinosaur species. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 11:19, 12 August 2016 (EDT)

== [[Roboid]] [[Nook]] ==

Isn't it generally TFWiki's practice to ''point out'' Easter eggs, homages, and the like? --[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 05:10, 3 September 2016 (EDT)

== Regarding TFO edits ==

Saix, I know there is currently no official parameter and that it's not within the wiki's obligation to decide upon an arbitrary translation, but some of the transliterations, even by Chinese (BOTH Taiwanese and Mainland Chinese) standards, are just flat out nonsensical and frivolous. I hope you understand that there are multiple ways (via synonyms) to translate the hanzi, and I can speak from experience behind the screen as a bilingual Mandarin-English speaker, and as a professor's teaching assistant in Elementary Chinese irl. [[User:The Seeker|The Seeker]] ([[User talk:The Seeker|talk]]) 10:50, 14 September 2016 (EDT)
:By transliteration, I assume you actually mean translation? I realize there is leeway in translation to convey the same idea in a different language, but some of your translations were still questionable and played too loose with the meaning of the hanzi, in my opinion. Take 命运之殇 in particular—I don't understand how you derived "war" out of it, unless you were going by Google translate, when it's a straightforward name based on the certain death it supposedly doles out (as opposed to "Destiny's War", which means absolutely nothing). Or how you got "Laser Wrench" from F型扳手. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 13:16, 14 September 2016 (EDT)
I didn't use Google Translate. I consulted with native speaking relatives and peers and utilized Systransoft.com as well as MDBG, which I find for both to be more adequate. Bluestreak's sniper rifle, from the hanzi I recognize, can have synonymous possibilities. Certainly, "Destiny" can be interchanged with "Fate", altho I will admit, the second half of the title can be considered as: "war casualty" or "death" in general. For the second example, there's clearly no resemblance to an actual F-Type Wrench whatsoever, so I find even calling that weapon an "F-Type" in practicality to be redundant. (I've been a workshop assistant for a good year or so, so I've been familiar enough with tools in the shed.) If anything, Wheeljack's Melee weapon is identified as a Pipe Wrench, so shame on Tencent for the misleading name. [[User:The Seeker|The Seeker]] ([[User talk:The Seeker|talk]]) 15:19, 14 September 2016 (EDT)
:A wiki is not the place for creative "translations" that basically are localizations. If the name is literally "F-type Wrench", then it's F-type Wrench, regardless of how much you think it makes sense. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:39, 14 September 2016 (EDT)

== Deluge ==

first of all, i know the story has deluge as both, but in most universe, he's and his decepticon counterpart are there own individual. i was trying to make that clear to the people reading that story, but you thought i was too stupid to realize that, i mean yes the blackout thing was stupid on my part. but seriously you could have easily edited it to say that this Deluge is a amalgam of both version.--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 21:29, 28 December 2016 (EST)

== Missed the joke ==
While I appreciate the effort to correct errors on the page bearing my name ([[Mark Baker-Wright]]), it should be noted that the word "misspelled" was misspelled (as "mispelled") on purpose....--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] ([[User talk:G.B. Blackrock|talk]]) 18:21, 13 January 2017 (EST) (sorry to get to this so late. I actually don't go around looking at my own page that often)
:Ah, I was using an automated tool that does automatic corrections and wasn't really reading that closely. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 22:05, 13 January 2017 (EST)

==Model Numbers==
hey, i saw that you undid some of my edits for adding model numbers back into these wiki pages (apologies if i did it wrong!) - but how can we get these reinstated? that information is very useful, and should be on each of the main collection pages...

== Godbomber revision? ==

Why was my info deleted on the godbomber page? - [[User:Asda|Asda]] ([[User talk:Asda|talk]]) 11:28, 28 September 2017 (EDT)

== Don't revert my notes man ==

It's not needless my friend, it's just extra information that many Transformers fans I know would be happy to find on here. Please don't revert people's notes, even if you feel that it's "needless". If anything, I'm '''adding''' notes, not pruning them. Smh.
: Please stop adding notes. They're not good notes. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 23:57, 1 January 2018 (EST)
::"Pruning" was what I was doing, and we are not obligated to store every passing thought you have. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 00:05, 2 January 2018 (EST)

== Run For Our Lives ==

Like you, my first instinct when I created the article was to use lower case for "for", as is grammatically correct, but the official title actually leaves it capitalized (see [https://www.go90.com/videos/37rr2B0WBM6 here]). By comparison, other TR episode titles that have conjunctions or articles choose to use lower case as normal ("Aftermath and Rebirth", "At the Last Second", etc.), so the capitalization of For stands out by comparison. Thus, technically, the title was more accurate as it was. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 12:35, 2 January 2018 (EST)
:I don't consider websites to be particularly authoritative in capitalization, especially when the actual "official title" in the episode itself is "RUN FOR OUR LIVES". People rarely remember every rule about how to capitalize titles, and we don't need to drive ourselves crazy accounting for every mistake some website has in rendering them. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 13:48, 2 January 2018 (EST)

== SG Fistfight, Insecticons ==

Why did you remove the note about SG Fistfight's deco? Do you dispute that it's true, that it's verifiable, or that it's noteworthy?

It's true that he's orange and black, as verified by [[Transhuman]]. As for it being noteworthy, ''This character has no official visual representation whatsoever... yet, at least'', so shouldn't we at least mention what we know about his physical appearance?

As for his sharing Tyrannitron's deco, G1 Fistfight and Tyrannitron were Action Master partners of opposing factions, just like Skyfall and Banzai-Tron were Action Masters of opposing factions (so SG Skyfall got G1 Banzai-Tron's deco), the Technobots and Terrorcons were combiners of opposing factions (so the SG teams swapped decos), etc. Moreover, G1 Fistfight and Tyrannitron were partnered with Shockwave and a Dinobot, respectively, further emphasizing a rivalry for SG to flip around.

If you look at almost any SG character's article, we typically note what inspired or seems to have inspired that character's deco, even if it is unconfirmed.

Speaking of unconfirmed, why does everyone insist that ''Generation 1 Zaptrap was officially repurposed as Shattered Glass Shrapnel'' if his only appearance colors him like someone else? i'd appreciate your comments [[File_talk:Insecticons_SG.jpg|here]], please.

--[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 04:50, 14 January 2018 (EST)

== Crossformers/Pretenders ==

I get that Japan never identified the Crossformers (or the Dinoforce) as Pretenders, but the TransTech story "Gone Too Far" does refer to Black Shadow as both a Crossformer and a Pretender, with Hubcap referring to him as "some kind of ''Pretender''!", Jackpot asking "Who ever heard of a Pretender with a ''robotic'' shell? I hate this universe!", and the narration reading "He had hoped that the Pretender’s focus would be split between controlling both the shell and his own body." Granted, all three of these could arguably be just from the perspective of those two Autobots, using a term that's familiar to them to refer to a kind of Transformer they've never encountered before, but I figured it was at least worth pointing out. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 17:04, 19 January 2018 (EST)

== Hi! Cylas here. ==

Are you just following me and undoing my (admittedly) "sub-par" edits? Also, if/when you do, could you give a reason? And your comments sometimes hurt my feelings. -[[User:Cylasbreakdown|Cylasbreakdown]] ([[User Talk:Cylasbreakdown|talk]]) 6:54 PM (MST)

And for your information, Aligned is, according to this wiki, a continuity family. It doesn't have an official name, but go to the family's [[Aligned continuity family|page]] and see for yourself everything that it encompasses. The Covenant of Primus and the Novels and Prime and Robots in Disguise and Rescue Bots and War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron. [[User:Cylasbreakdown|Cylasbreakdown]] ([[User talk:Cylasbreakdown|talk]]) 00:11, 6 April 2018 (EDT)
*Edit: I should have actually read the article before I wrote that comment. Yes, the Aligned family has some inconsistencies. Yes, it can be interpreted as several similar universes that don't necessarily line up. But Aligned is still a continuity family, and the inconsistencies are worth noting.
**Edit to the edit: Forgot to sign. [[User:Cylasbreakdown|Cylasbreakdown]] ([[User talk:Cylasbreakdown|talk]]) 00:19, 6 April 2018 (EDT)
:Okay Saix. I can handle the Novel trilogy as not being in the same universe as Prime. But RID is a ''direct sequel'' to Prime. Okay, maybe my thing with Thunderhoof wasn't good. But that doesn't change the fact that Prime and RID are in the same universe. -[[User:Cylasbreakdown|Cylasbreakdown]] ([[User talk:Cylasbreakdown|talk]]) 18:35, 9 May 2018 (EDT)

== Stop undoing my edits ==

You are just removing everything I post at this point, most of them without even stating why. Stop it. This isn't your website. I have just as much right to contribute as you. And I'm allowed to make jokes: rule 1 of this wiki: the funny stays. If you keep doing this, I'm taking it to the moderators.
* Edit: Leave my posts alone. Anything you delete, I'm just going to put back. I've had enough of you trying to bully me off this site. And from the look of this page I'm not the only one.

== Legends chapter 53 ==

I think that the in the top right panel of page 2, the guys protecting Dinobot, Tigatron, and Cheetor are ''Device Label'' Grimlock, ''Prime'' Arcee, and ''Disney Label'' Mickey Mouse. Also Maybe Diabattles with Rhinox? Also possibly Cybertron Optimus in supermode sticking his feet in right above Windblade. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 19:19, 9 August 2018 (EDT)

== Chinese names ==
Hello,I'm user IDWchromedome.These Chinese names(okay,most) really come from hasbro officials,I admit a few are not,I will be careful later.I have a Chinese Dreamwave Illustrations book.This book is officially licensed by Hasbro,most are written according to that book.and I'm Chinese.As you can see,My English level is very bad,So I don't know you can understand what I'm saying.I hope you can understand,if I offended you,I'm sorry.

== M'Ress ==

I'd just like to take this moment to explicitly thank you for [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=M%27Ress&diff=1288196&oldid=1288175 fixing] my glaring omission from M'Ress's introduction. I don't know how such a mistake escaped my notice. --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] ([[User talk:Andrusi|talk]]) 10:10, 27 September 2018 (EDT)

== Could you move all the info for Cyberverse McDonalds to G1 ==

I didn't know the McDonalds toys were G1 not Cyberverse. Could you move all those McDonalds entries from the Cyberverse pages to G1 pages then? Be sure to edit any pictures and the fast food promotion and McDonalds page as well. Or you can just wait until later where I'll probably do it, I dunno. [[User:Notirishman|--notirishman]] ([[User talk:Notirishman|talk]]) 22:41, 13 October 2018 (EDT)

== Why remove the new section in Twelve-of-Twelve? ==

Just wondering why you'd change it. In character synopsis articles we usually break up the character's history into smaller sections. In this case, literal millions of years have passed between the Lost Light's adventures in the Functionist universe and the arrival of Council-controlled Primus in the main universe. If anything necessitates the addition of a new section, it's this. Is the article just not long enough to be split up? Or is there some other reason?

Also, I'd like to bring your attention to my questions on the [[Talk:Functionist Council|Functionist Council talk page]]. Is it okay to copy-paste that same paragraph in the other members' articles? [[User:Genitus|Genitus]] ([[User talk:Genitus|talk]]) 13:54, 17 October 2018 (EDT)
:Because we don't "usually" do that; only in long IDW subartciles, which Twelve isn't. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:08, 17 October 2018 (EDT)
::Okay, that's what I thought. What about my second question? [[User:Genitus|Genitus]] ([[User talk:Genitus|talk]]) 14:48, 17 October 2018 (EDT)
==Why did you change the acid storm (Cyberverse) page==
the discussion agree that till thing are sorted out we try gender-neutral pronoun (Like what Simon Furman did). yes there was the episode but that could have been a script error.--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 17:26, 29 October 2018 (EDT)

== Legal drinking age ==

Nope. Wyoming did not raise its drinking age until 1 July 1988 while Louisiana had raised its but had enacted a loophole that basically left the age at 18. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 07:59, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

== BW Megatron edits ==

Hi, I'd just like to apologize for overfixating on sneaking in complaints about Masterpiece Megatron's Japanese voicebox. I made the mistake of thinking that the wiki's informal tone gives people leave to treat it like a TV Tropes YMMV page, and I based most of those edits on YouTube comments that I saw that affirmed my own opinion at the time (that is, that the Japanese voice box drives the price up merely to affirm that the toy represents a wackier and less threatening version of the character that is absolutely not my literal David Kaye-voiced husbando).

I should absolutely find other things to edit, to focus on useful information (such as poseability, objective comparisons between figures, etc.) rather than using the wiki to vent my salt boner. (As for my previous opinion, I'm starting to realize that Chiba's voice clips probably didn't inflate Megs' price ''that'' much, since MP Dinobot comes with no sound gimmick and is nearly as expensive.) --[[User:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]] ([[User talk:Samus Aran|talk]]) 00:36, 23 May 2019 (EDT)

== RBA and Prime Hot Shot ==

Hey, OK sorry if I made that change, but the new Hot Shot is small and young (maybe one of the cybertronians born after the core's rebirth. So, please, he's obviously a separate character from Prime Hot Shot.
[[User:RoboWarriorPrime|RoboWarriorPrime]] ([[User talk:RoboWarriorPrime|talk]]) 17:57, 03 June 2019
: He's not for our categorization purposes. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 08:22, 4 June 2019 (EDT)
::Oh really? Aren't also Grimlock, Sideswipe and Whirl for your categorization purposes? [[User:RoboWarriorPrime|RoboWarriorPrime]] ([[User talk:RoboWarriorPrime|talk]]) 08:42, 04 June 2019
:::We have official material that states those three are entirely different characters from the ones that appeared in WFC/Prime. Just think of Hot Shot's Prime design as a different "version" of the same character, like G1 Megatron in the comics versus G1 Megatron in the cartoon. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 09:28, 4 June 2019 (EDT)
::::I agree with RoboWarrior. Hot Shot and Whirl are almost identical situations of pre-existing veteran Wreckers being distinct from new recruits in Rescue Bots Academy. And the original decisions to split Grimlock, Sideswipe, and Kickback were not based on word from "official material". Not sure where you got that from. --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 09:38, 4 June 2019 (EDT)
Please hash it out on [[Talk:Hot Shot (Prime)]]. My issue was that somebody came out of nowhere and split a page. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:52, 4 June 2019 (EDT)

== Transmutate (character) to Transmutate (G1) ==

Thanks for catching that one. Given how rarely non-characters have franchise tag disambiguations as opposed to "story", "episode", "polity", etc., I felt that we were more likely doing a disservice to our users by insisting on not giving Paddles the (G1) disambig. I hadn't even noticed that the same situation applied to Transmutate. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 11:47, 13 September 2019 (EDT)

==Transformers references==

I was looking for someone to ask: when is something a reference, then? I was operating under the impression that something like, say, ''Cyberverse'' Shockwave threatens to take over the Decepticons when nearly every cartoon version of the character has been a staunch loyalist (except for ''Energon'' Shockblast) would be surprising to people who don't know about the character's comic history.

== Solid Snake and Simon Belmont ==

I was going to add a note about Snake and Simon ending up in another fighting game together, but stopped after seeing the edit history. You stated that "Now that it's not a unique thing, it's not worth noting." To my understanding, they're the only two characters who have articles on this wiki that ended up in ''Smash Bros.'', especially since they both ended up in the same game. What is it about this that makes it not unique or unnoteworthy as trivia? I'm not necessarily against the decision, but am curious about the reason. --[[User:King Starscream|King Starscream]] ([[User talk:King Starscream|talk]]) 16:01, 8 October 2019 (EDT)
:[[Ryu]], [[Ken Masters|Ken]] and [[Inkling]] are playable in Smash too. And [[Bomberman]] is an assist trophy. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:09, 8 October 2019 (EDT)
::That and it's not really a trivia point relevant to ''Transformers''. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:44, 8 October 2019 (EDT)

== Super Megatron notes ==

Stuck on mobile right now, so I cant really do it myself, but, several notes:

1. I think the "native humanoids" are younger versions of White Leo and White Lune

2. The "Omega Sentinel"'s details match up more with Titans Return Astrotrain more than Energon Omega's mold [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 09:32, 8 April 2020 (EDT)
:Thanks for catching the Astrotrain thing. I'm waiting till the comic confirms that the cat people are Beastformers, because the details don't match up just yet. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:00, 8 April 2020 (EDT)
::One more thing; should the Frenzy/Rumble mold just go on Frenzy's page, seeing as it's almost certainly not JG1 Frenzy, and that he's based more on the toy than the animation model? [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 16:15, 8 April 2020 (EDT)
:::I approached it from the Japanese perspective, so I just put him on the page with blue cartoon guy, but I suppose it doesn't really matter where. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:26, 8 April 2020 (EDT)

== About official Chinese release ==

Excuse me. 黑狗队/HēiGǒuDuì was a translated Chinese name and in an official Chinese release of the comic. So...can it be added?

== Why shouldn’t I blank out the talk page on my own profile? ==

The entire thing was nothing but condescension from jerks. I took their points to heart a long time ago, and I was tired of looking at them. {{unsigned|Phil Bond}} 02:25, 1 September 2020 (EDT)
:It's [[Transformers Wiki:User page#User page etiquette|against site policy]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 03:12, 1 September 2020 (EDT)

== Kudos on the cleanup ==

You da Cybertronian on the BWII cleanup! --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 17:44, 11 September 2020 (EDT)

== New jokes, not edited ones. ==

Just for the record, I didn't edit an existing joke. I edited my OWN joke that was new to begin with. There was nothing there to begin with.
In fact, I'd say Mirage's page was shockingly absent of captions for such an iconic, long-standing character really. [[User:MirageX|MirageX]] ([[User talk:MirageX|talk]]) 18:31, 22 October 2020 (EDT)
:Check the message. It says not to add more jokes if you haven't already been contributing actual content to the wiki. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 18:42, 22 October 2020 (EDT)
Check Mirage's page now. I've written up a partial stub of his WFC Siege storyline. I intend to finish it once I watch the rest of the episodes tonight, possibly tomorrow. It's not the easiest thing to watch, but I'll do it if it means contributing so I'm not chastised for adding missing captions. [[User:MirageX|MirageX]] ([[User talk:MirageX|talk]]) 19:50, 22 October 2020 (EDT)
:Look, are you making contributions because you want to actually improve the wiki, or are you only doing it so you have an excuse to add captions? Because like was said on your talk page, the site is meant to be informative first and funny second. If the real reason you're here is just so you can add jokes, you're probably better off going elsewhere. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:28, 22 October 2020 (EDT)

== A request ==

Hey, would you be able to help me out in figuring out what the Japanese names of the Great Transformation are? When Optimus mentions it in Episode 26's Japanese dub, I can hear him say 素晴らしい変化 (''subarashī henka''), which makes sense. But in Episode 1's Japanese dub, I can't tell exactly what the Oracle is saying due to its voice being so echo-y. I can hear the second part of the name as トランスフォーム (''toransufōmu''), but I can't quite make out what the first part is. [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm2216607 Here's a video] containing the scene in question, with the specific line of dialogue being around the 5:25 mark. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 09:41, 26 October 2020 (EDT)
:I am not good at listening to spoken Japanese, so I'm not of much help. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 13:43, 26 October 2020 (EDT)
::Thanks anyway. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 14:32, 26 October 2020 (EDT)

== Can you please tell me the source? ==

I could not find the source that [[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bone Crusher]] was sold under the name Bone Crush (ボーンクラッシュ) when it was imported to Japan.
Can you please tell me the source?
--[[User:CATBBA|CATBBA]] ([[User talk:CATBBA|talk]]) 14:05, 4 December 2020 (EST)
:[https://twitter.com/syncson/status/1200028057051910146 This tweet] has an advertisement that lists the names. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:09, 4 December 2020 (EST)
::Thank you. However, this is not an official product list, but an advertisement created by the dealers themselves. It may not be the official name.　It seems to me that the names were deliberately changed or misspelled to reduce the number of characters, especially with respect to the Bone Crusher. Also, I don't know what the standard is for names in the Beast Wars Universe or Transformers Generations to be no good and for names in the Beast Wars Perfect Book to be okay.--[[User:CATBBA|CATBBA]] ([[User talk:CATBBA|talk]]) 14:39, 4 December 2020 (EST)
:::I can't find pictures of the Takara stickers for Bonecrush/Bonecrusher, so this is the best we have to go on. In regards to Perfect Book, the difference is that it is placing the characters in a Japanese context and giving us original fictional details as opposed to Beast Wars Universe and Beast Generations, which are just describing Hasbro product. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 18:31, 4 December 2020 (EST)
::::Although it seems Perfect Book is also just describing Hasbro product, the different names given to the McDonald's toys are worth noting. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 19:08, 4 December 2020 (EST)

== reason for revert? ==

i addressed the errors on the Lightspeed and Nosecone disambiguation pages, and explained them in my [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lightspeed_%28disambiguation%29&diff=1471508&oldid=1471462 edit] [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Nosecone_%28disambiguation%29&diff=1471507&oldid=1471463 summaries.] Why did you revert to the incorrect versions?

[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 00:11, 26 December 2020 (EST)

== Fixing links ==

While I appreciate your efforts changing links, I just put in requests for Teletraan-X to do it. [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 23:40, 4 January 2021 (EST)

== United EX names ==

There's a couple of guys who don't have their United EX names in Katakana: I think Detritus, Roadblock, Grindcore, Gravedigger, and Clouder are all the ones that need it. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 18:02, 10 January 2021 (EST)
: (Also, Von Rani and Krieger need their names from Binaltech). [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 18:06, 10 January 2021 (EST)
::Added. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 18:30, 10 January 2021 (EST)
::: Thanks. Also, for whatever reason, RID 15 Sideswipe is missing his Japanese name. I assume it's Sideswipe still, but just in case. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 18:34, 10 January 2021 (EST)
:::: Got another group: the guys who get named in Solar Requiem. Presumably, it's those who get named in English as well. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 08:50, 14 January 2021 (EST)

A couple of the Siege/Earthrise guys (Trip-Up and Daddy-O, at least) need their Japanese names added in. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 14:26, 22 January 2021 (EST)

== Is your name a reference to... ==

:...[[Backstop_(Cybertron)#Notes|Saidos]] / [[Rhinox|Rhino X]]?
:...the {{w|Sai (weapon)|''sai''}} dagger?
:...the Spanish number ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dos#Spanish dos]'' / the {{w|Roman numeral|Roman numeral}} ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/diez#Spanish diez?]'' ({{w|homophone|Nine}}? [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nein Nein?)]

Just curious.

[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 01:03, 30 January 2021 (EST)
:It's a Kingdom Hearts character. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:04, 30 January 2021 (EST)
::As he said, [https://www.khwiki.com/Sa%C3%AFx]. I was playing ''Kingdom Hearts 2.5'' at the time I signed up for my account. I could probably pick a better name now, but I don't really care enough to change it. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 02:06, 30 January 2021 (EST)

== Big Convoy in Abduction ==

[[File:BigConvoyAbduction.jpg|thumb|100px]]
I think this is most likely Big Convoy.

There are only two other characters that share his silholuette. Nemesis and Ultra Mammoth. However;

* Nemesis Prime is a herald of Unicron, so he shouldn't be imprisoned in the Cauldron. Though there is a chance it is an early appearance still, I guess.

*Ultra Mammoth hadn't been created yet.

It's either Big Convoy or an early appearance of Nemesis Prime.--[[User:Primestar3|Primestar3]] ([[User talk:Primestar3|talk]]) 13:24, 16 March 2021 (EDT)
:It's still just speculation. As the other silhouettes in other panels share a similar design (horns and spiked kibble parts), it could go either way. If the artist can confirm that it's Big or any of his repaints, then we can work from that, but as it stands, it's not enough to go off of. [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 17:22, 16 March 2021 (EDT)

== Legends comic image + Blurr ==

Yes, I'm aware of the events of The return of Blurr; but considering that ''Legends'' is a Japanese comic, I just made a joke about the fact that in Japan the last time somebody saw Blurr was in the cartoon itself, when (after killing him) Shockwave orders to Cliffjumper to dispose of his body. Sorry :) [[User:Grievous Prime|--Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 16:56, 16 March 2021 (EDT)

== ''Energon'' Terrorcons ==

Was wondering what you thought about me making [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27/sandbox/Shadowhawk Desert Type|this]] a thing? [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 04:37, 18 March 2021 (EDT)
:It works for me. Any chance you can do the same for "Command Jaguar Cosmo Type"? [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 04:41, 18 March 2021 (EDT)
::Sure thing, I'll just make this one live and I'll get started on the other. [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 04:43, 18 March 2021 (EDT)

== sorry ==

sorry [[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 13:06, 1 June 2021 (EDT)

== Combatant ==

I just wanted to apologize if I came off rudely towards you. We had different perspectives and you were right. I'm sorry if I came off as acting in any way other than in good faith of keeping the wiki organized. [[User:TransFormersfan1|TransFormersfan1]] ([[User talk:TransFormersfan1|talk]]) 16:10, 24 June 2021 (EDT)
:It's alright. No grudges here. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:41, 24 June 2021 (EDT)

== Deleting Others' Messages==

Hey, why'd you go and delete my message on the Hot Shot (Armada) toys talk page thing? I think that that was a tad bit uncalled for. Besides I thought that the talk things were for discussing stuff. I never saw something that said that I couldn't respond to stuff. Mind you, I'm not saying that it doesn't exist, I'm just saying that I never saw it. Also, I hope that I'm not overstepping by asking, but do you even have the authority to remove my post in that sense? I'm asking as I don't know who's in charge on this wiki. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 12:27, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
:That conversation was SIX YEARS OLD. It was over. Your replying to it was rather pointless and there is no reason for us to keep such things around. Any user can remove pointless responses to long dead conversations.--[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 14:52, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
:: Well, I did not realize that then. I mean, I get the point, yeah, it was old, which I honestly did not even realize until after the deletion, but I personally think that deleting it was tad bit overboard. In my opinion, telling the person that posted it to delete it, reminding them that it was an old conversation and to not do that anymore, or just repremanding them in general would've been better. I just think that deleting it rather than repremanding the person is a bit rude. But eh... what do I know? [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 15:15, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
::: Also, how is a response, comment, or message deemed "pointless" anyway? Like is there a "hard and fast" rule, as they say, or is it just up to the person who reads it? [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 15:18, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
::::"Pointless" when used above, is only in reference to comments that continue conversations that have not been added to in months or years. ANY comment made today to a conversation that has been quiet since 2015 is pointless. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 15:48, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
::::: What about the one in the Tantrum G1 talk thing? That had a point, as I was curious. Plus, the people who commented before you were quite helpful, and understanding. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 16:47, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
:::::::Can you guys please take this conversation off my talk page? I detailed exactly why I deleted your message in the edit history: "Stop replying to old conversations". That's all there is to it. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 16:55, 12 July 2021 (EDT)
:::::::: Sure. I didn't even expect the other person to see this, let alone respond. Plus, I wasn't sure what you meant until after the first message was posted. But either way, you got it, at least from me. I can't speak for the other person. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 16:58, 12 July 2021 (EDT)

== Stop removing good info. ==

Why'd you remove my Blackarachnia (Animated) toy stuff? That's pretty accurate. It covered it in the show. She is "an [[Archa Seven arachnid]] in a black widow-esque variant". So like what's wrong? I get the grammar part, but not the whole content. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 00:45, 9 August 2021 (EDT)
:Saix was right to remove that note. The fictional spider species isn't relevant to the toy design. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:52, 9 August 2021 (EDT)
:: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought that it was, given most other toys seem to tend to follow that rule. Like stating the model of vehicle or species of animal, even if fictional, especially so if it's mentioned in canon. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 01:00, 9 August 2021 (EDT)

== What was wrong with my edits? ==

I noticed that you removed my question on [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking's (Prime)]] talk page, and my edits on [[Primus#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Primus' toys]] in regards to the cities. Was there something wrong with them? If so, what? So I can avoid making that mistake in the future, as I only want to help ''improve'' this wiki for others, not ''be'' one of the problems it has. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 12:18, 17 August 2021 (EDT)
:I get an email every time you edit my talk page. Please stop doing that or at least mark your edits as minor. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:46, 17 August 2021 (EDT)
:: Oh. I'm sorry. Also, what about the above things? [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 15:06, 17 August 2021 (EDT)
::: I didn't even realize that that ''would'', ''could'', or even ''was'' happening. I just read up on that, and understand, or at least think I understand, ''now'', and I'll try to keep that in mind from now on. Thanks for letting me know that that was a problem, and while on the topic of problems, maybe you could, whenever you remove something of mine, explain why, at least if I have made an error in how I edited in some sense, and/or e-mail me about how to fix it in the future, which my e-mail address is on my talk page for purposes like this, and/or even just straight up tell me on my talk page. Because at the end of the day, I want to help improve this wiki, not ruin it for anyone else and/or ruin their hard work. Which I can't do if I don't even know if I am messing something up unknowingly. [[User:Beetle Bug|Beetle Bug]] ([[User talk:Beetle Bug|talk]]) 15:18, 17 August 2021 (EDT)
:::: Which by the way, the whole problem above, is mentioned here: [[Help:Style guide#Always use the summary box]].

== ID number page ==

Can you please stop editing the ID number page? I have a huge edit I wanna save but I can't because of the editing conflicts that will ensue. [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 11:54, 19 August 2021 (EDT)
:Apologies. I thought you were still sleeping. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 11:58, 19 August 2021 (EDT)
::I haven't even gone to bed yet lol. I had about 4 hours worth of work that I was needing to save but it'd probably take another hour or so for me to sort through. It's mostly coding-related. Sipher suggested on Discord to add the insignia bullets which is mainly what I was working on. It's all saved [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27/sandbox/WIP|here]] if you'd like to take a stab at adding it to what you've done? I need sleep, it's like 4 AM here now lol. [[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 12:12, 19 August 2021 (EDT)

== Capitalization of "bodyscrapper" ==

Hey, I see you've updated the term in many places to start with a capital letter. Looking at pages 3, 7, 16, and 20, it's fully lowercase. Seems to me that it's being treated as a common noun, more of a slang synonym for "bounty hunter" and not a proper noun for a subgroup like "Wrecker", at least at this point in the story. I think we should adhere to the fiction and treat it as a common noun as well. [[User:Genitus|Genitus]] ([[User talk:Genitus|talk]]) 20:51, 26 August 2021 (EDT)
:It was capitalized in various points in the article. I don't care if you make all instances lowercase as long as it's consistent. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 20:58, 26 August 2021 (EDT)
::Sounds good, I'll run through the wiki and make it consistently lowercase. [[User:Genitus|Genitus]] ([[User talk:Genitus|talk]]) 21:03, 26 August 2021 (EDT)

== Legends Bonus Edition Vol EX ==

There are three volumes involved in Legends comics: the original strips, the Bonus Editions, and the Bonus Edition Extra volumes. Because there are multiple EX volumes, labeling storylinks as "Bonus Edition Vol EX" is not suitably descriptive. It's the equivalent of stating "RID Annual" when there are multiple annuals. For clarity, EX storylinks should be cited as "Bonus Edition EX Greatshot", "Bonus Edition EX Grand Maximus" or "Bonus Edition EX Metroplex" instead of listing all as "Bonus Edition Vol EX". Agreeable? --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 11:06, 9 September 2021 (EDT)
:Forgot to respond to this. I'm more than well aware of how the Legends comics are released and don't agree that this is an actual issue to insist on altering their actual names. None of the Legends pack-ins have "descriptive" names. It's fine and we've lived. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:39, 10 September 2021 (EDT)
::If we were talking about how to label the actual comic pages, I would agree to use the most accurate title from the pack-ins themselves. But the second storylink title after the " | " is to reduce overly long titles and for reference purposes. You don't think it's useful for visitors to know that "Bonus Edition Vol EX" in Fiction sections actually refers to multiple comics? Especially for characters that appear in several Vol EX issues, and so would have identical links going to different places in their Fiction section? --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 09:51, 10 September 2021 (EDT)

==Bent Wing==
I apologize - I misunderstood what you had added to that page, and at first reverted based on that misunderstanding. --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 16:55, 15 September 2021 (EDT)

==Notes==
They aren't frivolous. [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 18:24, 4 February 2022 (EST)

=="mainpic" template use==
Just a heads-up, but that template is really only for character pages with NO visual representation of the character whatsoever. A toy picture is perfectly fine as a main pic until it can be replaced with art. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 01:27, 14 July 2022 (EDT)

==Notes==
OK thank on clarifying that but why were the rest of my edits removed/undone? [[User:Elitaone|ElitaOne]] ([[User talk:Elitaone|talk]]) 20:17, 19 September 2022 (EDT)

== UK/US issues ==

Hey, don’t mean to disrespect but why are you deleting my edits? I accept the first one might not have been informative enough, I thought the second one was good. Many other US issues talk about this exact topic, and having just read “back from the dead“ I was surprised the continuity issue wasn’t mentioned there. Happy to have your professional feedback. Thanks
[[User:Levyshahar|Levyshahar]] ([[User talk:Levyshahar|talk]]) 13:59, 11 October 2022 (EDT)
:I removed it because it comes off as a personal fixation for you and not a real continuity error. Furthermore, it's not even the right story where Optimus Prime discovers Megatron's survival; Optimus mentally notes it in "[[Skin Deep]]", and the dialogue there is more than ambiguous enough to cover both continuities. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 17:36, 11 October 2022 (EDT)
::Personal?… Just trying to make sense of the story for me and for future readers. Skin deep comes after Back from the dead [[User:Levyshahar|Levyshahar]] ([[User talk:Levyshahar|talk]]) 01:42, 12 October 2022 (EDT)

== Rifle's design ==

I honestly can't explain why I went for Energon Megatron over TR Galvatron. That one was my bad, sorry. [[User:ThatGuy79|ThatGuy79]] ([[User talk:ThatGuy79|talk]]) 14:03, 29 March 2023 (EDT)

== Is the wiki okay? ==
There's been a fair number of rapid reversions coupled with odd comments recently. Is there a beef that I'm not aware of? [[User:Banpei the Mini-Con|Banpei the Mini-Con]] ([[User talk:Banpei the Mini-Con|talk]]) 21:50, 26 April 2023 (EDT)

==So in regards to the info I added on Bisk's page==
Do you really think his and the Car Vehicon's alt modes don't look similar at all? If so, why? [[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 10:04, 26 April 2023 (TRT)

== Transformers: Generation 1 ==

Is issue four supposed to stay the same? -- [[User:Usfmm|Usfmm]] ([[User talk:Usfmm|talk]]) 22:45, 20 February 2024 (EST)
:[https://imgur.com/06HDdCs "Generation 1"]
:[https://imgur.com/JwYGd5i "Generation One"] [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 22:48, 20 February 2024 (EST)

==Book of Cyber-Kells==
Could you please explain why you reverted my edits? I added the Simmons quote because it's the only place where the book is ever named. Also why did you remove the External links as they are also the only place we've had confirmation of the book cover. Also that quote on the other image I left alone because I thought it was policy that quotes for images were left to those who uploaded the images. Thanks. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 23:51, 21 March 2024 (EDT)
:Also, what's wrong with doing "prop stuff" if they're the only clear images of the item? We risk not having adequate documentation of in-universe objects when external sites get deleted/shutdown. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 23:57, 21 March 2024 (EDT)

== Prime Beast Creator ==

Sorry for messing with the Predacon names on the 'Beast Creator' page! I even missed the bit of the edit history where someone did the exact same thing and you had to do the work of reverting it. I would feel bad for just the once, but I can imagine two separate occasions would be really annoying. Again, I am genuinely sorry and I didn't mean to make such a mess of it. I'll stick it in my watchlist and keep an eye on it in case someone else tries to do the same thing. [[User:Spacebridge Technician|Spacebridge Technician]] ([[User talk:Spacebridge Technician|talk]]) 12:29, 28 March 2024 (EDT)
:Apologies aren't necessary, it's just wiki editing, but thank you regardless. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 12:31, 28 March 2024 (EDT)

== On Circular Reporting ==
As far as I can tell, people don't treat the idea of "Big Long Haul" as a redesign or a fun idea--they treat this as if he actually ''is'' supposed to be that big, and him being the same size as his teammates is a scaling error, similar to Blast Off or Groove. The wiki itself described him as such in its articles on scale, when it's actually not a scaling error; his size is actually about right. Media depicting him as such is going off the idea that it was a scaling error when it wasn't. Hell, even Long Haul's page caption describes that scene of him ramming Optimus as "correct" scale.[[User:MBG|MBG]] ([[User talk:MBG|talk]]) 14:30, 6 April 2024 (EDT)
:Then correct those incorrect claims of "scale". IDW1 making Long Haul bigger is artistic license, and CW Long Haul being bigger was needed for engineering that combination. This is not a consistent or coherent "circular reporting" thing. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 14:41, 6 April 2024 (EDT)

== Apology for my behavior ==
Hi I saw you deleted my comment about Animated Shockwave looking like Hal 9000 for it not being a refreence. I know I've made posts like it before where I've made connections like that and I realise it's not appropriate for the wiki and I promise not to do it again and I am truly sorry. Is it okay for me to remove the tag you put on my page about it? I Hope this doesn't bother you
[[User:StarGayCybertron|StarGayCybertron]] ([[User talk:StarGayCybertron|talk]]) 18:30, 20 April 2024 (BST)

== T-AI's talk page ==

So... what are we gonna do about that dead discussion, are we gonna let it there forever? Doesn't look like the best thing to do in my opinion... [[User:Astrum|Astrum]] ([[User talk:Astrum|talk]]) 17:39, 20 April 2024 (EDT)

== Transformers One Edits ==

Why did you revert my changes on the Transformers One page stating that it's connected to the rest of the live-action movie series? The director has made statements saying it is not. As stated here: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-optimus-prime-origin-story-chris-hemsworth-josh-cooley/ [[User:TFEarthConquest|TFEarthConquest]] ([[User talk:TFEarthConquest|talk]]) 14:10, 22 April 2024 (PST)
: Saix was right to undo it. Per [https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ this] statement from the same site, Cooley responded to the question of "Is this movie a fresh start? Is it canon with the live-action Transformers movies? Or is this sort of its own thing?" with "Yes to all of the above". Lorenzo di Bonaventura has also [https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ claimed] that it's a live-action prequel. As of now, there's too much ambiguity around the question, so we're currently leaving it as part of the live action film series until the film comes out and we have the full context. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 18:10, 22 April 2024 (EDT)

== Siege Megaton’s back cannon ==

That image sat there for around 4 1/2 years, why remove it now? [[User:Brickmaster57|Brickmaster57]] ([[User talk:Brickmaster57|talk]]) 03:05, 30 April 2024 (EDT)
:I think the fact that you waited six months to complain about my edit kind of defeats your point. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:14, 30 April 2024 (EDT)

== Why are you constantly removing other people's contributions? ==

A lot of your edits are things like removing a bunch of images from pages, or removing specific notes. Like man, can you give a good reason as to why you do all that. [[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 16:48, 10 January 2025 (TRT)
:We have high quality standards for information and formatting here, and that's what I seek to maintain. We are not obligated to keep low-quality or irrelevant content. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:04, 10 January 2025 (EST)

== RE: Why are you linking to an archive? ==

In case the website hosting the interview goes down at some point in the future. [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] ([[User talk:Omegatron|talk]]) 17:12, 3 March 2025 (EST)

== I kinda-sorta need some advice ==
[[File:Jolt Sizzle duck Life of Sideswipe.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.0|This is the image I was talking about, if it helps, but hopefully you can help me]]
Lemme just clear things up: I made an account for this site a couple minutes ago and I decided I wanted to do my first edit on some page, and I landed on Sizzle (G2), by adding an image from the comic page from where he’s ducking from Sideswipe in the dream he had before he died (RIP). I soon noticed you took it off because it was a little too big (I noticed that myself), so I want some advice and want to know what I can help with, if there’s anything of course. Why you? I don’t really know, but you look experienced. [[User:MAYHEM4EVA|MAYHEM4EVA]] ([[User talk:MAYHEM4EVA|talk]]) 18:42, 5 March 2025 (EST) Ok, it was the squiggles

==Removal of TOCclear==

Hey, I've noticed that you've removed a bunch of <nowiki>{{TOCclear}}</nowiki>s from page headers, is this part of the wiki's formatting policy? Personally, I think the ToCclear looks way better on some pages like [[Jogo dos Transformers]], it's more aesthetically pleasing to have a separation between the opening paragraph and its respective image and the rest of the text, but in all honesty, I don't know if this is a formatting standard that we're obliged to maintain. ([[User:FortressMaxxing|FortressMaxxing]] ([[User talk:FortressMaxxing|talk]]) 04:33, 27 March 2025 (EDT)).

== Energy beasts are all male? ==

Curious, why did you edit the wave 2 energy beasts description to all have masculine pronouns as opposed to non-binary ones? I don't know if there's concrete proof they're all male.[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 09:27, 4 May 2025 (EDT)

== Capitalization of MOOK ==
Good morning! To answer your question - all caps on MOOK is how Hobby Japan stylizes it for their titles, like "ホビージャパンMOOK". Then most websites selling them [https://bookwalker.jp/label/1507/?srsltid=AfmBOoqBJllHmjAgSvP5cdpgUxx9BIK7US4n5vfyOV-KZl3iQZzMIBf5 follow suit]. I’d say it boils down to if you’re using their proper noun, or just the generic term. [[User:Alpha Trihard|Alpha Trihard]] ([[User talk:Alpha Trihard|talk]]) 13:53, 27 May 2025 (EDT)

Kazutami Abiko

2025-05-27T17:30:27Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Notes */ Abiko was a supervisor overseeing designers and making brand decisions on the 00's SF Land lines. Removing Cool Girl credit until it's clear what his role was on the line actually was, as he was not one of the 3 designers.

'''Kazutami Abiko''' (安彦一民 ''Abiko Kazutami'', born [[1971]] [[February 28]]) was a designer at [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] from about 1998 to 2009.

==Known design projects==
===[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Choro-Q Robo|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Choro-Q Robo|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Choro-Q|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
|}
{{-}}
===[[MyClone]]===
*Base molds for the entire assortment:
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TF AS-01 (Wave 1)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MTF001 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF002 [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF003 [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF004 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Ultra Magnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF005 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#MyClone|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF006 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Optimus Prime (Truck)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Clear Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Clear Megatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TF AS-02 (Wave 2)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MTF007 [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Rodimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF008 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#MyClone|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF009 [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#MyClone|Wreck-Gar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF010 [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF011 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MyClone|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF012 [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MyClone|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#MyClone|Lava Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TF AS-03 (Wave 3)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MTF013 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#MyClone|Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF014 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MyClone|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF015 [[Metroplex (G1)#MyClone|Metroplex]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF016 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#MyClone|Ramjet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF017 [[Thrust (G1)/toys#MyClone|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF018 [[Trypticon (G1)#MyClone|Trypticon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MyClone|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#MyClone|Dirge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:MycloneGalv.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
|
|}
{{-}}
===[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)#Mega_SCF|Mega Super Collection Figure]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Star Saber (G1)#Mega Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Megatron]] w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Mega Super Collection Figure|Condor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Hot Rodimus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Victory Leo#Mega Super Collection Figure|Victory Leo]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#MSCFRodimusConvoy|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:MSCF Starscream G1.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
|
|}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Abiko designed a ''Choro-Q Robo'' version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but it was not released.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/PU/JP-3082331/098C570FC4F0E01C6845A534DB6EE1BF856CBC4692FE4BA467CF41E54A304976/25/en Patent for Choro-Q Ultra Magnus] in the online database of the {{w|Japan Patent Office}}</ref>
* While Abiko never worked on a mainline ''Transformers'' series, he oversaw ''Neo Henshin Cyborg'', the reissue ''Henshin Cyborg'' line, ''Henshin Cyborg 99'', the reissue ''[[Microman]]'' line, the ''Microman'' relaunch: ''Micro Force'', and ''SCF Takara SF Land''. He's also credited as an author on the 2004 ''Microman Style'' MOOK,<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B5-%E3%83%81%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%81%E3%83%A5-%E3%83%88/dp/489425350X Amazon Japan listing for ''Microman Style]</ref> and was involved with Takara's development of the ''{{w|Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa}}'' tokusatsu series and merchandise.<ref>{{w|lang=ja|時空警察ヴェッカーシグナ#商品化|''Wecker Signa'' at Japanese Wikipedia}}</ref>
* At some point he left Takara and joined MegaHouse, a subsidiary of Bandai. He has designed retro-inspired pieces for ''Kamen Rider''<ref>https://akiba-souken.com/article/40457/</ref> and ''Gundam'',<ref>https://akiba-souken.com/article/54239/</ref> but also more modern figures based on ''SSSS.Gridman''.<ref>https://simpleformup.up.seesaa.net/image/ACTI-BUILDER-GRIDMAN.html</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=現アクティビルダー担当の安彦一民さんは90年代にタカラでミクロマン復刻を指揮されてた方。イベントで握手してもらいつつ「M-102ジャック（靴版）が思い入れ強いので復刻してほしいです！」とお伝えした記憶…「あれねー。どうしようかｗ」と横のスタッフさんにフッてはったけど結局実現せず|link=https://twitter.com/v_mx/status/1066599725577588737|name=VMX|site=Twitter|month=11|day=25|year=2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

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[[Category:TakaraTomy designers]]

Kazutami Yasuhiko

2025-05-27T17:00:35Z

Alpha Trihard: Alpha Trihard moved page Kazutami Yasuhiko to Kazutami Abiko: His first name is Abiko. "Yasuhiko" was a guess, based on machine translation interpreting the kanji poorly.

#REDIRECT [[Kazutami Abiko]]

Kazutami Abiko

2025-05-27T17:00:30Z

Alpha Trihard: Alpha Trihard moved page Kazutami Yasuhiko to Kazutami Abiko: His first name is Abiko. "Yasuhiko" was a guess, based on machine translation interpreting the kanji poorly.

'''Kazutami Yasuhiko''' (安彦一民 ''Yasuhiko Kazutami'')<ref>His name has never been officially rendered in English; this is a best guess based on automatic translation.</ref> (born February 28, 1971) was a designer at [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] from about 1998 to 2009.

==Known design projects==
===[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Choro-Q Robo|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Choro-Q Robo|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Choro-Q|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Choro Q Rodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
|}
{{-}}
===[[MyClone]]===
*Base molds for the entire assortment:
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TF AS-01 (Wave 1)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MTF001 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF002 [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF003 [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF004 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Ultra Magnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF005 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#MyClone|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF006 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Optimus Prime (Truck)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Clear Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Clear Megatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TF AS-02 (Wave 2)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MTF007 [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Rodimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF008 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#MyClone|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF009 [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#MyClone|Wreck-Gar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF010 [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF011 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MyClone|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF012 [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#MyClone|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MyClone|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#MyClone|Lava Galvatron]]}}
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{{Bp-a1|MTF013 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#MyClone|Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF014 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MyClone|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MTF015 [[Metroplex (G1)#MyClone|Metroplex]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF016 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#MyClone|Ramjet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF017 [[Thrust (G1)/toys#MyClone|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|MTF018 [[Trypticon (G1)#MyClone|Trypticon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MyClone|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#MyClone|Dirge]]}}
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===[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)#Mega_SCF|Mega Super Collection Figure]]===
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{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Star Saber (G1)#Mega Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Megatron]] w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Mega Super Collection Figure|Condor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Hot Rodimus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Victory Leo#Mega Super Collection Figure|Victory Leo]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Mega Super Collection Figure|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#MSCFRodimusConvoy|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
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==Notes==
* Yasuhiko designed a ''Choro-Q Robo'' version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but it was not released.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/PU/JP-3082331/098C570FC4F0E01C6845A534DB6EE1BF856CBC4692FE4BA467CF41E54A304976/25/en Patent for Choro-Q Ultra Magnus] in the online database of the {{w|Japan Patent Office}}</ref>
* While Yasuhiko never worked on a mainline ''Transformers'' series, he contributed to ''Neo Henshin Cyborg'', ''Henshin Cyborg 99'', the reissue ''[[Microman]]'' line, ''SCF Takara SF Land'', and ''[[Asuka|COOLGIRL]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050913053010/http://www.takarahobby.com/kaihatsu/0408cyborg/0002.html Interview with Yasuhiko] at the website of Takara's hobby department (archived)</ref> He's also credited as an author on the 2004 ''Microman Style'' MOOK,<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B5-%E3%83%81%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%81%E3%83%A5-%E3%83%88/dp/489425350X Amazon Japan listing for ''Microman Style]</ref> and was involved with Takara's development of the ''{{w|Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa}}'' tokusatsu series and merchandise.<ref>{{w|lang=ja|時空警察ヴェッカーシグナ#商品化|''Wecker Signa'' at Japanese Wikipedia}}</ref>
* At some point he left Takara and joined MegaHouse, a subsidiary of Bandai. He has designed retro-inspired pieces for ''Kamen Rider''<ref>https://akiba-souken.com/article/40457/</ref> and ''Gundam'',<ref>https://akiba-souken.com/article/54239/</ref> but also more modern figures based on ''SSSS.Gridman''.<ref>https://simpleformup.up.seesaa.net/image/ACTI-BUILDER-GRIDMAN.html</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=現アクティビルダー担当の安彦一民さんは90年代にタカラでミクロマン復刻を指揮されてた方。イベントで握手してもらいつつ「M-102ジャック（靴版）が思い入れ強いので復刻してほしいです！」とお伝えした記憶…「あれねー。どうしようかｗ」と横のスタッフさんにフッてはったけど結局実現せず|link=https://twitter.com/v_mx/status/1066599725577588737|name=VMX|site=Twitter|month=11|day=25|year=2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yasuhiko, Kazutami}}
[[Category:TakaraTomy designers]]

Nobuyuki Okude

2025-05-22T20:48:26Z

Alpha Trihard:

[[Image:Noboyukiokude.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Daddy?]]
'''Nobuyuki Okude''' (奥出信行 ''Okude Nobuyuki'', born [[March 5]], [[1944]]) is a former Executive Vice President of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. During his over 40 years working for the company, he created ''[[Diaclone]]'', as well as the concept of robots transforming into realistic cars.

He was briefly promoted to President of Takara overall after the retirement of {{w|lang=ja|佐藤慶太|Sato Keita}} in [[2005]] before transferring to oversee various subsidiaries of former rival toy company Tomy after the merger of Takara and Tomy into [[TakaraTomy]] in [[2006]].

As of [[2010]] he is employed as the head of the IP management department at Japanese media conglomerate {{w|Kadokawa Corporation|Kadokawa}}.

==Known media credits==
*[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Transformers: Super God Masterforce'']], producer
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory'']], producer
*[[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|''Transformers: Zone'']], producer

==External links==
* {{w|lang=ja|奥出信行|Nobuyuki Okude}} at Japanese Wikipedia
* [http://www.tformers.com/article.php?sid=525 "The Man That Invented Transformers" interview] in the [[June]] [[2002]] issue of [[Hobby Japan]], translated at TFormers

{{DEFAULTSORT:Okude, Nobuyuki}}
[[Category:Executives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 designers]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy designers]]

Browning

2025-04-13T20:57:41Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Notes */ the Micro Change toy wa not

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''Browning is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Browning masterforce.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He's the bravest of all Decepticons—you think Megs or Screamer would be able to live with being called "adorable"?]]

'''Browning''' (ブローニング ''Burōningu'') is a tiny [[Transformer]] given to [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]] by [[Mega]]. Although often described as being a "pet", he is a fully sentient Transformer, so the appellation doesn't really seem to fit: he's actually more like a little best friend for Cancer, who he absolutely adores and would do anything for. Although he's an atypical [[Decepticon]], to be sure, he's still a Decepticon, and has no great love for the [[Autobot]]s—although like his "boss" Cancer, he does have a soft spot for [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]].

Given his diminutive stature, Browning is able to transform, without [[Size changing|changing size]], into a human-scaled handgun. In this mode, he is unable to fire himself, requiring a wielder, but he is able to draw on the energies of that person to supercharge his blasts. He rarely shoots anything lethal, however, preferring instead to discharge a wide variety of projectiles and liquids, including smoke capsules, confetti, water, flags and... er... doves.<ref>Depiction in the ''Masterforce'' anime</ref>

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==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Fushigi Yamada|Kyōko Yamada]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Browning meets cancer.jpg|left|thumb|"It's dangerous to go alone! Take this!"]]

Growing ever more depressed over his uncertainty in the Decepticon cause and his feelings for the Autobot [[Headmaster Junior]] Minerva, Cancer's unhappiness soon became apparent to Mega during a feast at [[Decepticon Base]]. After the meal, she invited Cancer to her quarters and presented him with Browning, who cheered Cancer up immensely. Despite the high spirits of their first meeting, Cancer quickly had to learn that spinning Browning gunslinger-style wasn't a pleasant experience for the little guy.

Galvanized into action by the arrival of this new friend, Cancer determined to prove to [[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]] and [[Bullhorn (G1)|Bullhorn]] that Minerva meant nothing to him, and so he and Browning took them aboard a helicopter to Japan with the intent of staging an attack and drawing the Autobots out. Wilder and Bullhorn teased Cancer on the flight over, but were terrified into silence by a deafening shout from Browning.

[[File:I have a name and its BM.jpg|right|upright=1.15|thumb|95% head by volume.]]
Unfortunately, Browning soon proved that he couldn't drive as well as he could shout, when Cancer unthinkingly left him to pilot the chopper while the Juniors disembarked in mid-air, and he promptly crashed it. With this rocky start behind them, the Juniors set about their attack on a nearby city, but instead of drawing the attention of the Autobots, they wound up attracting the violent [[Sixknight]] instead. Sixknight would have killed the three boys if not for Browning, who transformed into pistol mode and allowed Minerva to fire him, blanketing the battlefield with smoke capsules that covered the Decepticons' escape. {{storylink|The Autobot Warrior, Sixknight?!}}

Browning later joined in the Decepticons' all-out attack on the Autobot base, {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}} and then accompanied Cancer to his hometown in [[China]] when the boy discovered that [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] was intending to level it. Cancer was unable to convince the populace to flee before the assault came, and matters only got worse when he visited [[Chōryūken dojo|his old dojo]] and discovered [[Cancer's sensei|his sensei]] had died. While hearing the whole terrible story from his friend [[Chang]], Cancer was attacked by two students who blamed him for everything, but Browning leapt to his boss's rescue and floored the two boys with swift kicks to the head. Realizing that there were nothing more they could do, Browning and Cancer prepared to leave, but just then, BlackZarak's attack came, and Cancer found himself thrust into the role of hero when he had to save Chang from a burning building. The building proceeded to collapse on Cancer, however, and Browning had no choice but to petition the Autobots for their aid. Following Minerva's lead, the Autobot Juniors dug Cancer out while [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] and [[Road King]] dispatched BlackZarak, and Cancer and Browning were allowed to leave peacefully. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}}

[[File:Stuff browning shoots.jpg|left|upright=1.8|thumb|BANG.]]
This act of kindness from the Autobots only served to make Cancer even more unsure about his role as a Decepticon. When Browning commented to his glum boss that it was like he had lost his Decepticon spirit, Cancer demanded to know what the meaning of such a thing even was. Subsequently, during a particularly one-sided battle in the Decepticon base, Cancer could finally stomach the evil of the Decepticons no longer, and sided with the Autobots. As he escaped the base alongside his new allies, Browning swam along behind him, happy to desert his faction before he would desert Cancer. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}}

[[File:Cancer and browning.jpg|right|upright=1.15|thumb|Some people have angels and devils on their shoulders, Cancer has a gun.]]
A little later, at the Autobot base, Browning emerged from within Cancer's armor just in time to get cried on when Wilder and Bullhorn refused to join the Autobots along with him. Browning later joined Cancer, [[Godbomber]] and the Autobot Juniors in battling the [[Sparkdash]], but he couldn't handle the heat of the creatures' flame breath, and took to fanning himself in the middle of the firefight. Luckily, Wilder and Bullhorn had a change of heart and arrived to help the Autobots win the battle. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} Then, when the former Decepticons got together in preparation for the next battle, Browning hopped out of Cancer's armor again with the intention of helping, only to wind up getting stuck in a small crack in the rocky ground. {{storylink|Autobots! Desperate Attack!!}}

Cancer, Wilder, Bullhorn, and [[Clouder]] were all subsequently stripped of their [[transtector]]s by Decepticon emperor [[Devil Z]], but Browning stayed with his boss no matter what. After the boys helped to save several people from the devastation caused by Devil Z's [[Devil Power]] bombardment of Europe, Browning huddled with them in an underground refugee shelter, where he worriedly remarked that humanity was facing extinction if Devil Z was not stopped. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} Thankfully, Ginrai did indeed succeed in stopping Devil Z, and although Browning was not seen again, it seems highly unlikely that he departed the planet with the other Transformers to rejoin the Autobots and Decepticons in space. Presumably, he continued to live with Cancer after he returned to his normal life. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Browning remained by Cancer's side and came with him to the [[Legends World]], where he convinced him to accept [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s offer to become a pop idol, pointing out that it was a great way to advertise the [[Chōryūken dojo]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 24|Bonus Edition Vol. 24}}

===''Super-God Masterforce'' comic===
[[File:Browning manga.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
Browning was perched upon Cancer's shoulder when the two observed the torture of [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Cab (human)|Cab]] at the hands of [[Blood]]. {{storylink|The Good and Evil Families of Earth}}

Later, when [[Giga]] forbade Cancer from returning to his home town to celebrate New Year, Browning ran away with Cancer to do just that. The cold winter weather didn't agree with Browning, who coughed and huddled inside the annoyed Cancer's scarf, but bigger worries soon arrived in the form of [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], who began laying waste to the city.

[[File:Browning manga mochi.jpg|left|thumb]]
The Autobots arrived to battle BlackZarak, but when the powerful Decepticon spotted Cancer, he seized him and used him as a bargaining chip to stay the Autobots' hands. Giga and Mega soon arrived, merged as [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], and furiously attacked BlackZarak, enraged at his mistreatment of Cancer. Brought back to the Decepticon base, Cancer discovered that the only reason Giga hadn't wanted him to return home was because he had intended for the Decepticon to all celebrate together. Upset at himself for not trusting his family, Cancer was consoled by Mega while Browning made a {{w|kagami mochi}} and noted that running away never solves anything. {{storylink|The Great Turnabout of the Autobots}}
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[[File:MTMTE 39 Bikecross and Strikesoldier.jpg|thumb]]

===2005 IDW continuity===

Browning was part of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]'s contingent of Decepticons stationed in their [[Warworld]]. In agreement with [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]], Deathsaurus and his forces joined with the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] to continue the Decepticon dream and eliminate [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Browning was a Decepticon who transformed into a gun. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Super-God Masterforce}}
[[File:MF-toy Browning.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Why does a guy that turns into a gun need... so many guns?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Browning''' (Destron, [[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-308'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 left fists, 2 right fists, 2 "Sniper Shot" rifles, 5 bullets
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Masterforce|Masterforce]]'' Browning transforms into a silver, black, and blue {{w|FN Model 1910|Browning M1910 pistol}}, and like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]] before him, was originally part of the "Gun Robo" subset of the ''[[Micro Change]]'' toyline. In his ''Micro Change'' incarnation, he was available in two colorations: silver chrome with red plastic parts, and bronze chrome with blue plastic; for the toy's release in the ''Masterforce'' line, the silver chrome was combined with the blue plastic.

: In his quite realistic pistol mode, he can fire bullets from his muzzle thanks to a spring-loaded assembly attached to his trigger. This rather weak firing mechanism can also be triggered by pressing the small yellow sight above the muzzle, which is used to activate the [[gimmick]] in [[robot mode]], since the muzzle forms his right arm, and also can launch his right fist. His two silver-chromed "Sniper Shot" rifles can be held in his fists, or plugged into holes on his shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Destron/Browning/browning.htm More information on Browning at TFU.info]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy Target Browning.jpg|thumb|Almost to proper scale with Titan [[Scorponok (G1)#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-multi|'''Prime Universe Cliffjumper VS Beast Wars Universe Tarantulas, G1 Universe Squeezeplay, Cyberverse Universe Tarn''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[March 28]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrpW_ZFKvE Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 28, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Kelly Rose]], and [[Matt Ferguson]].</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' Browning (not identified as such on the packaging, but explicitly called that in Hasbro livestreams) is included as a non-transforming accessory for ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy United]]'' "G1 Universe [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Legacy|Squeezeplay]]". His barrel is compatible with [[Fire Blast effect]]s.

: Despite Squeezeplay being given color details based on Cancer's cartoon model, Browning is painted in toy-based silver rather than cartoon-based bronze.

: Browning and Squeezeplay were only available as part of a [[Target]]-excusive four-pack, packed in with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Cliffjumper]], [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#United|Beast Wars Tarantulas]], and [[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Toys|Cyberverse Universe Tarn]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C52AN8xMxYI/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Browning from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Browning.jpg|right|upright=1.3|thumb]]
* Browning's anime character model sports a bronze-and-blue color scheme, different from the silver-and-blue colors of his toy. But then, he's hardly the only ''Masterforce'' character in the cartoon [[Clouder|who sports]] [[Guzzle (Masterforce)|non-toy colors]].
*Browning is one of the very few Transformers toys meant to be a ''(roughly)'' 1:1-[[scale]] representation of the character outside of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s line.
*Browning speaks in the {{w|Kansai dialect}} (for example, substituting ''ya'' for ''da''/''desu''), strongly associated in Japanese media with rambunctious, fun-loving (and dim-witted) characters due to the wealth of comedians from the region.
*Takara considered either the Gun Robo 44 Magnum or Gun Robo Browning toys from ''Micro Change'' for release in ''Masterforce''. It was ultimately decided that Browning made a better companion to Cancer.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=『トランスフォーマー超神マスターフォース』でミクロチェンジのブローニングかマグナム、どちらかを出すことに決定。キャンサーの相棒には小さいブローニングの方が良いということになり、マグナムは復活の機会を逃しました。|name=Masumi Kaneda|site=Twitter|link=https://twitter.com/KanedaMasumi/status/1614853013650440192|year=2023|month=01|day=15}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''B.M.''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Tissy'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Browning''' (China, 勃朗宁 ''Bólǎngníng'')
*''Spanish:'' '''Dici''' (America)

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]

Transformers: Mystery of Convoy (comic)

2025-01-23T01:20:15Z

Alpha Trihard: I call Ikuo Miyazoe "Famicom Manga Superstar", because that's how he's credited in the comic.

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy]]''
|japanese=トランスフォーマーコンボイの謎
|romaji=Transformer Convoy no Nazo
|image=Famicom How-to Manga Cover.jpg
|caption=Ultra Magnus doesn't remember his son's birthday, either.
|publisher=[[Kodansha]]
|published in=''[[Comic Bom Bom]]''
|date=December 1986
|manga by=[[Ikuo Miyazoe]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 continuity family]]
|pagecount=39
}}

'''''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''''' (トランスフォーマーコンボイの謎 - ''Transformer Convoy no Nazo'') is a [[manga]] one-shot written and drawn by Famicom Manga Superstar [[Ikuo Miyazoe]], as a tie-in for the [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy]] [[Family Computer|Famicom]] game. Published in the December 1986 issue of [[Comic Bom Bom]], the story follows original characters [[Ultra Magnus Jr.]] and [[Shunichi]] on a mission to retrieve the stolen plans for the [[Autobot|Autobots']] secret weapon, and rescue Shunichi’s kidnapped father from the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Synopsis==
[[Decepticon]]s have broken into the [[Autobot]] Research Lab, stealing plans for a top secret new weapon, and kidnapping the human scientist who developed it. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots use a transmitter hidden on the plans to track the Decepticons to an amusement park, but the Autobots are too big to fit inside the "House of Mysteries", where the signal leads. [[Shunichi]], the Autobots’ human ally and son of the kidnapped scientist, volunteers for the dangerous mission, Optimus immediately consents, but also sends [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus']] son, [[Ultra Magnus Jr.]], to keep Shunichi safe.

Inside the House of Mysteries, Shunichi and Ultra Magnus Jr. are overcome by a strange power which merges them together, leaving both of their minds inhabiting Ultra Magnus Jr.’s body, simultaneously. An [[Trypticon (G1)|ominous voice]] welcomes them to the Decepticon Secret Base, and warns of the many dangers awaiting them. Undeterred, they continue forward, into the [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Decepticon World of Nightmares]].

Through a portal, they’re taken to an [[Wasteland Zone|endless desert]], and ambushed by Decepticon forces. After Ultra Magnus Jr. and Shunichi defeat the Decepticons, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] begs for mercy, promising to show them the way out if they spare his life. He reveals that [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] is the key to warp out of Stage 1, but once they’re distracted, Starscream attempts to betray them. Grabbing Bumblebee, Ultra Magnus Jr. executes Starscream for his treachery, and they fly through the warp zone.

Facing many dangers, Ultra Magnus Jr. and Shunichi continue to Stage 9, the [[Underground Machine City|Decepticon Machine City]]. Making their way through the old labyrinth, Ultra Magus Jr. is damaged and dangerously low on energy when they are confronted by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] himself. Megatron claims it would be beneath him to just kill Ultra Magnus Jr. without giving him a fighting chance, so he offers a duel where they will each take ten paces, turn, and fire. However, Megatron is only toying with them, and has no intention of honoring the duel. Once Ultra Magnus Jr.’s back is turned, Megatron fires on them. Luckily, Ultra Magnus Jr. is so low on power that he stumbles, causing Megatron’s shot to miss him. Ultra Magnus Jr. fires back, blasting Megatron through the chest, and killing the [[Emperor of Destruction]].

Taking matters into his own hands, the [[Trypticon (G1)|ominous voice]] decides to bring Ultra Magnus Jr. and Shunichi to the Decepticons’ Jupiter Base, where he will kill them himself. From outside, Optimus Prime sees the House of Mysteries building rise high into the air, attached to an enormous rocket, which launches into outer space. There, the ominous voice reveals himself to be [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], who bests Ultra Magnus Jr. easily, taunting and stomping on him. Ultra Magnus Jr. refuses to give up, finding the inner strength and determination to toss Trypticon off him. Then Ultra Magnus Jr. flies into Trypticon’s open mouth, and blows him up from the inside.

Separated back into their own bodies somehow, and with Shunichi’s father safely recovered, Ultra Magnus Jr. and Shunichi fly home. They vow to always help the people of Earth fight the Decepticons.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (3)
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (4)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (5)
*[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
*[[Ultra Magnus Jr.]] (10)

|c2=
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (1)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (11)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (12)
*[[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (13)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (14)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (15)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (16)
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (17)
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (18)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (19)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (20)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (21)
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (22)

|c3=
*[[Shunichi (G1)|Shunichi]] (9)
}}

==Notes==
* The manga uses an original plot, completely ignoring the "Mystery of Convoy" concept.

* A disclaimer warns there are several differences between the manga and the game.

* Ultra Magnus Jr. and Shunichi kill most of the Decepticon army, and win the Cybertronian civil war in an afternoon. That probably means this story is set outside of standard continuity.

* Transformers: Mystery of Convoy was the sixth in a series of Famicom tie-in manga produced for Comic Bom Bom, by Ikuo Miyazoe. Other titles include 魔界村 (Ghosts ‘n Goblins), and スーパーマリオブラザーズ2 (Super Mario Bros 2). Outside of Famicom itself, there was no direct link between the individual installments of the series, except for reoccurring themes like a young boy going into a strange world, to help the hero.

* Since they promised tips on how to beat the games, fans have referred to Miyazoe’s series of six Famicom manga as the "Famicom 'how-to' manga series" (ファミコンハウツー漫画シリーズ). Because of this, “Transformers: Mystery of Convoy” is sometimes rendered in English as “Famicom How-to Manga: Transformers Mystery of Convoy”, as though that were the title. However, this term was not used in the manga itself.

* It will not tell you how to manga.

==References==
*[https://www.tfraw.com/p/famicom-how-to-manga-transformers.html ''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy'' translation] by Necronomitron at TFRaw
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[[Category:Generation 1 issues]]
[[Category:Manga]]

User:Alpha Trihard/Sandbox/Diaclone

2023-11-17T01:50:56Z

Alpha Trihard:

'''''Diaclone''''' (ダイアクロン ''Daiakuron'') is a Japanese science fiction robot franchise released by Takara in 1980. It is best-known for its 1982 Car Robots series being repurposed into the majority of Hasbro’s 1984 and 1985 Transformers product lines. Diaclone toys provided the basic design for characters such Optimus Prime, the Seekers, the Dinobots, and more. The original Diaclone toyline ran for approximately five years, and at its height had the support of manga, picture books, telephone adventures, television commercials, and licensed goods.

By 1984, Diaclone’s popularity began to wane, and Takara discontinued the line to focus on producing Transformers toys for Hasbro. Most of the designers working on Diaclone transitioned to working on Transformers, and many of the Diaclone products which had been under development became Transformers products instead. Diaclone’s lasting legacy is confusing a generation of American children with the presence of unused cockpits and chairs in their Transformers toys.

Diaclone was relaunched by TakaraTomy in 2016 as a new highly-engineered, obsessively-detailed toyline aimed at adults collectors, which you cannot afford.

==Diaclone TV Magazine manga 1980–1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1980
|Title=くるったコンピューターがだした指令は、人間がりだった!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊いよいよ行動開始! ねずみ隊員をめちゃめちゃにやっつけろ!
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=April 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ねずみ軍団のしゅうげきに、ロボットベース出動!たたかえ、ダイアクロン隊! だけど、へんな人がまじって、たたかいは大こんらん!
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=May 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊、出動せよ!てきロボットはてごわいぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=June 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どじなスパイがあらわれた!ダイアクロン隊出動!
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=July 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊のくんれん中に、超音波ロボットあらわる!
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=August 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=読者のかんがえた悪役ロボットが、大暴れするぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=September 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊がもうとっくん?
|EpisodeNumber=8
|OriginalAirDate=October 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=むかしの人のとうとい教えを、実戦にいかすぞ!(ねずみ軍団) チームワークのよさなら、だれにもまけないぞ!(ダイアクロン隊)
|EpisodeNumber=9
|OriginalAirDate=November 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=つよいさそり形ロボットが大あばれ!あやうしダイアクロン隊!
|EpisodeNumber=10
|OriginalAirDate=December 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=真吾君たちがみつけた、すばらしい家って、なんとあのダイアトレインだったんだ!
|EpisodeNumber=11
|OriginalAirDate=January 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=お正月で、ねずみ軍団はうかれているぞ。チャンスだ、しのびこめ。とおもったが・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=12
|OriginalAirDate=February 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=先月号で、てきの基地にもぐりこんだまま、まだでられないよお!
|EpisodeNumber=13
|OriginalAirDate=March 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=新型ロボット、ダイアアタッカーのしゅつげきだぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=14
|OriginalAirDate=April 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=春、ダイアクロン隊も、ぶじ、新学期をむかえた・・・とおもったら・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=15
|OriginalAirDate=May 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ワルダー星人がせめてきた!ダイアクロン隊、いきまーす!
|EpisodeNumber=16
|OriginalAirDate=June 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=雨のきせつ。でも、おちびさんたちは、雨にもまけずにがんばってます!
|EpisodeNumber=17
|OriginalAirDate=July 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=七月と言えば、たなばた。はりきってかざりつけようぜ!
|EpisodeNumber=18
|OriginalAirDate=August 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まちにまった夏休み、せっかく、せみとりにいこうとしたのに・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=19
|OriginalAirDate=September 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まっくろにひやけしたみんなの顔にまじって、まだ休みぼけの声が・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=20
|OriginalAirDate=October 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=スポーツの秋!なにごとも、毎日のトレーニングが大切なのだよ!
|EpisodeNumber=21
|OriginalAirDate=November 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=花火もあがり、運動会のはじまりだ!はりきっていくぞー!
|EpisodeNumber=22
|OriginalAirDate=December 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どこかへかくれてしまった三人組。なにかをたくらんだようだが・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=23
|OriginalAirDate=January 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊とワルダー星人のさいごのたたかいが、いま、はじまる!
|EpisodeNumber=24
|OriginalAirDate=February 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Diaclone story cards (Menko) 1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 1 地球に復路の魔の手が道る！/ A Wicked Force Approaches Earth!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Details the discovery of Freezone, and the Waruder preparing to invade Earth.
Walk Insector Type 2 highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 0489.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 2 ワルダー軍団の攻要だ！/ The Waruder Invasion Begins!
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=The Waruder launch their attack on Earth to steal Freezone energy. The Diaclone Corps is formed to stop them.
Warudaros highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 9374.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 3 ダイアクロン隊反撃開始! / The Diaclone Corps Fights Back!
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=The Diaclone Corps comes together to fight the Waruder with the amazing Robot Base.
Robot Base highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 2103.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 4 敵メカ「ワルダロス」をたたけ! / Destroy the Enemy Mecha Warudaros!
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Big Powered and Gats Blocker are deployed to fight off the Waruder. They fall back into surprise attacks executed by small guerrilla forces.
Big Powered highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 1075.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 5 第3次アタック隊緊急出動! / Emergency Dispatch of the 3rd Attack Force!
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=The Diaclone Corps detects Walk Insecters heading to Earth from the Waruder moon base. They send Battle Buffalo to intercept them on the moon.
Battle Buffalo highlighted on card back D.C Members No. 0984 - 0027.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 6 NEWタイプ変化ロボ登場! / Introducing New Transforming-Type Robots!
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=New robots like Robot and Robo that can transform and adapt to situations are being created, but the Diaclone Corps realizes they will have to launch an all-out attack on the Waruder moon base if they’re going to win. They prepare the plans for "X Attack Operation".
Robot and Robo highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 8776.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 7 《ロボット要塞X》いに完成! / Robot Fortress X is Operational!
|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=The Diaclone Corps launches an all-out assault on the Waruder moon base called "X Attack Operation" with the new Robot Fortress X leading the charge.
Robot Fortress X highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 5431.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 8 ダイアクロン隊、総攻撃開始! / Diaclone Corps, Commence All-Out Attack!
|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=The battle on the moon is intense, but Robot Fortress X completely destroys the Waruder base.
Double Soldier highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 6379.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= ワルダー遂に、宇宙彼方へ退却! / At Last, the Waruder Retreat Back to Space!
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Shogun Ingham orders the Waruder forces to retreat, but promises to return one day for Earth’s Freezone. The Diaclone Corps must stay vigilant, and ready to defend Earth again should they return.
Walk Insector 1 highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 7238.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= レスキュー隊会員証 / Rescue Squad Membership Card
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Reproduction of the Car Robots membership card / driver’s license included with upcoming Car Robots toys.

Note: Diaclone Headquarters is described as being in "Metra Zone" instead of year one’s "Methuselah Zone". This change would continue on to the modern line.
}}
|}

==TV Kun magazine supplement 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1983
|Title= 2大おもちゃひみつ大会カーロボット & チョロQ
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Change Squadron Car Robots TV Kun manga 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1983
|Title= たんじょう、カーロボットのまき
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=April 1983
|Title= げきとう、フェアレディZのまき
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=May 1983
|Title= フリーゾンエネルギーのひみつのまき
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=June 1983
|Title= カーロボット、やぶれるのまき
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=July 1983
|Title= フリーゾン強化大作戦のまき
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= サブタイトル無し
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Future City Defense cards 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.1: Car Robots No. 7 Fairlady Z 280Z
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.2: Car Robots No. 9 City Turbo
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.3: Car Robots No. 10 Fire Engine
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.4: Car Robots No. 11 Fairlady Z Racing Type
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.5: Car Robots No. 12 J59 Jeep
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.6: Car Robots No. 13 Police Car Fairlady Z
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.7: Car Robots No. 14 Porsche 935 Turbo
|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.8: Car Robots No. 16 F-1 Ligier JS11
|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.9: Trainrobo No. 1 Tokaido Shinkansen (Mach Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.10: Trainrobo No. 2 EF65 Blue Train (Night Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=10

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.11: Trainrobo No. 3 Tohoku / Joetsu Shinkansen (Snow Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=11

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.12: Trainrobo No. 4 Tokai 153 Type Express Train (Storm Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=12

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.13: Trainrobo No. 5 Limited 485 Series Tokyu Garden City Line (Plain Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=13

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.14: Trainrobo No. 6 DE10 Series Diesel Engine (Power Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=14

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.15: JetRobo F-15 Eagle (Fighter Jet Type)
|EpisodeNumber=15

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

==Kodansha Toy Book Series 1983–1985==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=October 17 1983
|Title= しゅつげきカーロボット / Deploy Car Robots
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= だいけっせん! カーロボット / Showdown! Car Robots
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=December 7 1983
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= がったい！トレインロボ / Combine! Train Robo
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= とべ！たたかえ！ジェットきロボ / Take off! Fight! Jet Robo
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=February 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= つよいぞ！けんせつしゃロボ / Mighty! Construction Robo
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=June 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= すごいぞ！きょうりゅうロボ / Powerful! Dinosaur Robo
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=July 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= 装甲合体パワードコンボイ / Armor Combination Powered Convoy
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Kodansha Pocket Color Encyclopedia Series 1984–1985==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1984
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん 1 / Car Robots Encyclopedia 1
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん 2 / Car Robots Encyclopedia 2
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=February 17 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん 3 / Car Robots Encyclopedia 3
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=February 17 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= ダイアクロン大ずかん / Diaclone Encyclopedia
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=August 7 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Diaclone telephone service==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= ワルダー軍団逆襲編 / The Waruder Army Strikes Back
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command explains the storyline, leading up to the introduction of Car Robots. They’re suddenly interrupted by a call from Battle Convoy, who relays a distress call about a mysterious creature attacking the Construction Robo’s worksite. Central Command dispatches the Car Robots to help, and promises to talk again soon.

}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 恐竜ロボ誕生編 / Birth of the Dinosaur Robo
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command briefs the listener on Shogun Bluestar’s plan to open time portals and unleash rampaging dinosaurs on human cities. To respond to this threat, they’re building the new Dinosaur Robo. Tyrannosaurus Robo is powered up, and roars to life. Central Command promises more Dinosaur Robo will be ready soon, so keep an eye out for them.

Note: Tyrannosaurus Robo’s roar is the completely unaltered sound effect of Godzilla roaring. Takara absolutely did not have permission to be using it.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 建設車ロボ誕生編 / Birth of the Construction Robo
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command details the creation of the Construction Robo, and their task rebuilding cities damaged in the war. They compare their ability to combine to the Train Robo, and say they’ll be working together as a special team to defend Earth. A distress call comes in from the Train Robo Dr. Yellow, and Central Command dispatches the Construction Robo to assist. Powered Convoy calls in, explaining he’s nearby, loaded with Car Robots, and would like to help. Central Command agrees, and introduces Powered Convoy to the listener.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= トリプルチェンジャー紹介編 / Introduction of the Triple Changers
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=After a brief introduction from Diaclone Central Command, Triple Changer Apache calls in to report a strange vortex they’ve discovered, and they’re ordered back to base. Central Command then explains the creation of the Triple Changers, and mentions another Triple Changer who turns into MiG-25 jet. They’re developing new mecha all the time, and ask for your continued support.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 恐竜ロボ出動編 / Dispatch the Dinosaur Robo
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command details the creation of the Diaclone Corps, and the current developments of fighting time-displaced dinosaurs in cities. Triple Changer MiG-25 calls in, having spotted a pack of dinosaurs heading to the city center. Central Command dispatches the Dinosaur Robo, and asks MiG-25 to keep tracking the dinosaurs until the Dinosaur Robo can arrive.
}}
|}

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (telephone audio adventure)

2023-11-13T02:49:40Z

Alpha Trihard: Explaining Transformers Telephone, adding episode titles and release dates

{{Nav-operationcombination}}

The [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers_(franchise)#Fight.21_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_Operation_Combination|Operation Combination]] story made up the final twelve installments of the [[Transformers Telephone|Transformers Telephone service]], which had run more or less continuously since [[1985]]. As with all Transformers Telephone messages, they were approximately 90 seconds in length, and free to listen at the number 03-3690-1110 (outside of standard rate fees).

Immediately following the end of [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_The_Battlestars_(telephone_audio_adventure)|The Battlestars]] in December [[1991]], Operation Combination began to debut on Transformers Telephone in January [[1992]]. The service was promoted in product catalogs included with the [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers_(toyline)#1992_.28Operation_Combination.29|Operation Combination toys]], and [[TV_Magazine|TV Magazine]] [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_Operation_Combination_(story_page)|story pages]] advertised the titles and schedule for upcoming installments. The 12th and final message was released in late June 1992, and it would mark the end of Transformers Telephone until [[Beast_Wars_Information_Telephone|Beast Wars Information Telephone]] in [[1998]].

After the service ended, the Transformers Telephone [[Autobot#Japanese_cartoon_continuity|Cybertron]] phone number 03-3690-1110 was reassigned to “Tetsujin 28 FX Telephone”. Over the years, it would be used for multiple series at Takara, such as “Gridman Telephone”, in [[1993]]. What was at one point the [[Decepticon#Japanese_cartoon_continuity|Destron]] phone number, 03-3690-1111, would go on to be utilized by different installments of the [[Brave (franchise)|Brave franchise]]', and eventually return to [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Transformers]] in [[2000]], when it became the number for [[Car_Robots_Information_Telephone|Car Robots Information Telephone]].

Today, calling either number from the [[United States of America|United States]] will play a short episode titled “Your call cannot be completed as dialed, please hang up and try again”.

==Transformers Telephone: Operation Combination Episodes==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Release date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of January, 1992
|Title= デストロン新総統出現!編 / A new [[Scrash (G1)|Destron Supreme Ruler]] has appeared
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of January, 1992
|Title= 新戦士シックスウイング登場編 / Introducing the new warrior, [[Sixwing]]
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of February, 1992
|Title= シックスターボ登場編 / Introducing [[Sixturbo]]
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of February, 1992
|Title= デストロンジェッ卜部隊登場編 / Introducing the Destron [[Jet Corps]]
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of March, 1992
|Title= 新しいなかまガードシティ登場編 / Introducing the new ally, [[Guard City]]
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of March, 1992
|Title= ガードシティとデストロンのたたかい編 / The battle of Guard City and the Destron
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of April, 1992
|Title= シックストレイン登場編 / Introducing [[Sixtrain]]
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of April, 1992
|Title= シックストレインかつやく編 / Sixtrain does great
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of May, 1992
|Title= ロード軍団登場編 / Introducing the [[Road Corps]]
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of May, 1992
|Title= ロード軍団対ジェット軍団編 / Road Corps vs Jet Corps
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of June, 1992
|Title= バトルガイアー登場編 / Introducing [[Battle Gaia]]
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of June, 1992
|Title= バトルガイアー対ガードシティ / Battle Gaia vs Guard City
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=
}}
|}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Operation Combination (story page)}}
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[[Category:Transformers Telephone]]

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{{Nav-operationcombination}}

The [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers_(franchise)#Fight.21_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_Operation_Combination|Operation Combination]] story makes up the final twelve installments of the [[Transformers Telephone]] service, which had run more or less continuously since [[1985]]. As with all Transformers Telephone messages, they were approximately 90 seconds long, and free to listen at the number 03-3690-1110 (outside of standard rate fees).

Immediately following the end of [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_The_Battlestars_(telephone_audio_adventure)|The Battlestars]] in December [[1991]], Operation Combination began to debut on Transformers Telephone in January [[1992]]. The service was promoted in product catalogs included with the [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers_(toyline)#1992_.28Operation_Combination.29|Operation Combination toys]], and [[TV_Magazine|TV Magazine]] [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_Operation_Combination_(story_page)|story pages]] advertised the titles and release dates of upcoming installments. The 12th and final message was released in late June 1992, and it would be the end of Transformers Telephone until [[Beast_Wars_Information_Telephone|Beast Wars Information Telephone]] in [[1998]].

After the service ended, the Transformers Telephone [[Autobot#Japanese_cartoon_continuity|Cybertron]] phone number 03-3690-1110 was reassigned to “Tetsujin 28 FX Telephone”. Over the years, it would be used for multiple series at Takara, such as “Gridman”, in [[1993]]. What was at one point the [[Decepticon#Japanese_cartoon_continuity|Destron]] phone number, 03-3690-1111, would go on to be utilized by different installments of the [[Brave (franchise)|Brave franchise]]', and eventually return to [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Transformers]] in [[2000]], when it became the number for the [[Car_Robots_Information_Telephone|Car Robots Information Telephone]] line.

Today, calling either number from the [[United States of America|United States]] will play a short episode titled “Your call cannot be completed as dialed, please hang up and try again”.

==Transformers Telephone: Operation Combination==
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|-
!#!!Title!!Release date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of January, 1992
|Title= デストロン新総統出現!編 / A [[Scrash (G1)|new Destron Supreme Ruler]] has appeared
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of January, 1992
|Title= 新戦士シックスウイング登場編 / Introducing the new warrior, [[Sixwing]]
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of February, 1992
|Title= シックスターボ登場編 / Introducing [[Sixturbo]]
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of February, 1992
|Title= デストロンジェッ卜部隊登場編 / Introducing the Destron [[Jet Corps]]
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of March, 1992
|Title= 新しいなかまガードシティ登場編 / Introducing the new ally, [[Guard City]]
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of March, 1992
|Title= ガードシティとデストロンのたたかい編 / The battle of Guard City and the Destron
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of April, 1992
|Title= シックストレイン登場編 / Introducing [[Sixtrain]]
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of April, 1992
|Title= シックストレインかつやく編 / Sixtrain does great
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of May, 1992
|Title= ロード軍団登場編 / Introducing the [[Road Corps]]
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of May, 1992
|Title= ロード軍団対ジェット軍団編 / Road Corps vs Jet Corps
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of June, 1992
|Title= バトルガイアー登場編 / Introducing [[Battle Gaia]]
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of June, 1992
|Title= バトルガイアー対ガードシティ / Battle Gaia vs Guard City
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=
}}
|}

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[[Category:Operation Combination| Operation Combination (story page)]]
[[Category:Transformers Telephone]]

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Alpha Trihard:

===Takara history section===
The earliest start for Takara (タカラ) was as the ”Satō Manufacturing Plant (佐藤加工所)”, founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1953]]. By [[1955]], Satō had been successful enough to create “Satō Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (有限会社佐藤ビニール工業所)” in the Takaramachi (宝町) neighborhood of Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (葛飾区). After moving to nearby Aoto (青砥) neighborhood, the company’s name was changed to “Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社宝ビニール工業所)”, in honor of the neighborhood where the company started. At first, the name "Takara" was written in kanji: "宝", like the physical place. This would have made them the "Treasure Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd." at the time. The company would change their name several more times over the next couple years, first to "Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラビニール工業所)" (now in katakana), and finally “Takara Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラ)” in 1966, casually referred to as just "Takara" . Before the creation of Licca-chan and licensing Hasbro's G.I. Joe, if Takara did make toys, these were limited to those made from vinyl sheeting, such as floating pool toys and other inflatables.

Takara’s first big success was 1960, when they became the manufacturer of an inflatable vinyl toy distributed by Tsukudaya Toys (later Tsukuda Co.), called "Tree-Climbing Winky" (木のぼりウィンキー). Unfortunately, Tree-Climbing Winky was a caricature of a person of African descent, using the racist design language originating from American minstrel shows. The doll's pose was similar to a koala, and was meant to be wrapped around objects which made it look as though the doll was hanging on, or climbing them. In the summer of 1960, the toy became an enormous pop culture fad in Japan, appearing in tv shows, comics, and was even mentioned in songs. They were worn as a fashion accessory, hanging off a person's arm. Because the doll had a very simple design, knock-offs soon became widespread. Tsukudaya Toys responded by taking out newspaper advertisements reminding customers to "Look for the Tsukudaya Bell Mark" (their logo at the time), to assure it was authentic.

In the first six months alone Tree-Climbing Winky had sold over 2.4 million units, and was even exported for sale in other countries, such as Denmark, and the United States. The financial success from these sales gave Takara the ability to separate from their deal with Tsukudaya, and strike out on their own to design, market, and sell toys as a distributor, instead of acting as a manufacturer.

Takara decided to drop the name "Tree-Climbing Winky", and officially adopt the nickname "Dakko-chan (ダッコちゃん / だっこちゃん)", which most customers knew it the toy by anyway. The word "dakko (抱っこ)" meaning "to hug / carry a child or pet in your arms" in Japanese. Takara also adopted Dakko-chan as their company logo, instructing customers to "Look for the Dakko-chan mark", to ensure an item’s quality. It would remain their logo for 30 years, until it was removed in [[1990]]. This means the Dakko-chan logo will regularly be found on Japanese G1 products and packaging. In addition, the logo has often been used as an easter egg in Takara and TakaraTomy products, such as the Famicom Game, [[Transformers:_Mystery_of_Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]], and the design of [[Dimicron Prime]].

User:Alpha Trihard/sandbox

2023-11-12T18:06:17Z

Alpha Trihard:

The Operation Combination story makes up the final twelve installments of the Transformers Telephone service, which had run more or less continuously since 1985. As with all Transformers Telephone messages, they were approximately 90 seconds long, and free to listen at the number 03-3690-1110 (outside of standard rate fees).

Immediately following the end of "The Battlestars" in December 1991, “Operation Combination” began to debut on Transformers Telephone in January 1992. The service was promoted in product catalogs included with the Operation Combination toys, and TV Magazine story pages advertised the titles and release dates of upcoming installments. The 12th and final message was released in late June 1992, and it would be the end of Transformers Telephone until "Beast Wars Information Telephone" in 1998.

Immediately after the service ended, the Transformers Telephone / Cybertron number 03-3690-1110 was reassigned “Tetsujin 28 FX Telephone”. Over the years, it would be used for multiple toylines at Takara, such as “Gridman”, in 1993. What was at one point the Destron number, 03-3690-1111, would go on to be utilized by different installments of the Brave franchise, and eventually return to Transformers in 2000, when it became the “Car Robots Information Telephone” number.

Today, calling either number from the United States will play a short episode titled “Your call cannot be completed as dialed, please hang up and try again”.

==Transformers Telephone: Operation Combination==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Release date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of January, 1992
|Title= デストロン新総統出現!編 / A New Destron Supreme Ruler has appeared!
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of January, 1992
|Title= 新戦士シックスウイング登場編 / Introducing the new warrior, Sixwing.
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of February, 1992
|Title= シックスターボ登場編 / Introducing Sixturbo.
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of February, 1992
|Title= デストロンジェッ卜部隊登場編 / Introducing the Destron Jet Corps.
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of March, 1992
|Title= 新しいなかまガードシティ登場編 / Introducing the new ally, Guard City.
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of March, 1992
|Title= ガードシティとデストロンのたたかい編 / Guard City and the Destron battle.
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of April, 1992
|Title= シックストレイン登場編 / Introducing Sixtrain.
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of April, 1992
|Title= シックストレインかつやく編 / Sixtrain does great.
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of May, 1992
|Title= ロード軍団登場編 / Introducing the Road Corps.
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of May, 1992
|Title= ロード軍団対ジェット軍団編 / Road Corps vs Jet Corps.
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= First half of June, 1992
|Title= バトルガイアー登場編 / Introducing Battle Gaia.
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate= Second half of June, 1992
|Title= バトルガイアー対ガードシティ / Battle Gaia vs Guard City.
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=
}}
|}

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Different thing starts now!
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===Takara history section===
The earliest start for Takara (タカラ) was as the ”Satō Manufacturing Plant (佐藤加工所)”, founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1953]]. By [[1955]], Satō had been successful enough to create “Satō Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (有限会社佐藤ビニール工業所)” in the Takaramachi (宝町) neighborhood of Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (葛飾区). After moving to nearby Aoto (青砥) neighborhood, the company’s name was changed to “Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社宝ビニール工業所)”, in honor of the neighborhood where the company started. At first, the name "Takara" was written in kanji: "宝", like the physical place. This would have made them the "Treasure Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd." at the time. The company would change their name several more times over the next couple years, first to "Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラビニール工業所)" (now in katakana), and finally “Takara Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラ)” in 1966, casually referred to as just "Takara" . Before the creation of Licca-chan and licensing Hasbro's G.I. Joe, if Takara did make toys, these were limited to those made from vinyl sheeting, such as floating pool toys and other inflatables.

Takara’s first big success was 1960, when they became the manufacturer of an inflatable vinyl toy distributed by Tsukudaya Toys (later Tsukuda Co.), called "Tree-Climbing Winky" (木のぼりウィンキー). Unfortunately, Tree-Climbing Winky was a caricature of a person of African descent, using the racist design language originating from American minstrel shows. The doll's pose was similar to a koala, and was meant to be wrapped around objects which made it look as though the doll was hanging on, or climbing them. In the summer of 1960, the toy became an enormous pop culture fad in Japan, appearing in tv shows, comics, and was even mentioned in songs. They were worn as a fashion accessory, hanging off a person's arm. Because the doll had a very simple design, knock-offs soon became widespread. Tsukudaya Toys responded by taking out newspaper advertisements reminding customers to "Look for the Tsukudaya Bell Mark" (their logo at the time), to assure it was authentic.

In the first six months alone Tree-Climbing Winky had sold over 2.4 million units, and was even exported for sale in other countries, such as Denmark, and the United States. The financial success from these sales gave Takara the ability to separate from their deal with Tsukudaya, and strike out on their own to design, market, and sell toys as a distributor, instead of acting as a manufacturer.

Takara decided to drop the name "Tree-Climbing Winky", and officially adopt the nickname "Dakko-chan (ダッコちゃん / だっこちゃん)", which most customers knew it the toy by anyway. The word "dakko (抱っこ)" meaning "to hug / carry a child or pet in your arms" in Japanese. Takara also adopted Dakko-chan as their company logo, instructing customers to "Look for the Dakko-chan mark", to ensure an item’s quality. It would remain their logo for 30 years, until it was removed in [[1990]]. This means the Dakko-chan logo will regularly be found on Japanese G1 products and packaging. In addition, the logo has often been used as an easter egg in Takara and TakaraTomy products, such as the Famicom Game, [[Transformers:_Mystery_of_Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]], and the design of [[Dimicron Prime]].

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2023-11-10T19:27:37Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Takara history section */

===Takara history section===
The earliest start for Takara (タカラ) was as the ”Satō Manufacturing Plant (佐藤加工所)”, founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1953]]. By [[1955]], Satō had been successful enough to create “Satō Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (有限会社佐藤ビニール工業所)” in the Takaramachi (宝町) neighborhood of Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (葛飾区). After moving to the nearby Aoto (青砥) neighborhood, the company’s name was changed to “Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社宝ビニール工業所)”, in honor of the neighborhood where they started. At first, the name "Takara" was written in kanji: "宝", just like their old neighborhood. This would make them "Treasure Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd." at the time. The company would change their name several more times over the next couple years, first to "Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラビニール工業所)" (now in katakana), and finally just “Takara Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラ)” in 1966. In the earliest years, if they did make toys, these were limited to those made from vinyl sheeting, such as floating pool toys and other inflatables, as their name implied.

Takara’s first big success was 1960, when they became the manufacturer of an inflatable vinyl toy distributed by Tsukudaya Toys (later Tsukuda Co.), called "Tree-Climbing Winky" (木のぼりウィンキー). In the summer of 1960, the toy became an enormous pop culture fad, appearing in tv shows, comics, and was even mentioned in songs. The doll had a very simple design, so knock-offs soon became widespread. Tsukudaya Toys took out newspaper advertisements reminding customers to "Look for the Tsukudaya Bell Mark" on the toy, to assure it was authentic.

In the first six months alone Tree-Climbing Winky had sold over 2.4 million units, and was even exported for sale in other countries, such as Denmark, and the United States. This financial success gave Takara the ability to separate from their deal with Tsukudaya, and strike out on their own to design, market, and sell toys as a distributor, instead of acting as a manufacturer for other toy companies.

Takara decided to drop the name "Tree-Climbing Winky", and officially adopt the nickname most consumers knew the toy by: "Dakko-chan (ダッコちゃん / だっこちゃん)". Takara took Dakko-chan as their logo, instructing customers to "Look for the Dakko-chan mark", to ensure an item’s quality. It would remain their logo for 30 years, until it was removed in [[1990]].

Pre-Transformers

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{{move|Pre-Transformers|See [[Talk:Pre-Transformer#Move to "Pre-Transformers"|talk page]] for more details.}}

{{disambig2|the fandom term for toys derived from lines that existed before ''Transformers''|the [[Autobot]] leader|Guardian Prime}}

In [[Fandom|fan terminology]], '''pre-''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''''' is an umbrella term for the ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toylines, as well as for the original, non-''Transformers''-branded versions of such toys as [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Jetfire]] and the [[Mini-spy#Toys|Mini-spies]]; all of which originally made up the entirety of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] for (roughly) the first [[1984|two]] [[1985|years]] of its run. Some of these figures also sported different color schemes than their more well-known ''Transformers'' counterparts. In many instances, future [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] of these figures or new toys of those characters would be [[redeco]]ed to [[homage]] the pre-''Transformers'' color schemes originally unused in the ''Transformers'' [[Franchises|franchise]].

By [[1986]], almost all of the pre-''Transformers'' toy-molds that made up the original ''Transformers'' toyline had started to trickle out in favor of the all-new molds based on [[Floro Dery]]'s concept artwork designed for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', though, a few [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|unutilized ''Diaclone'' concepts]], as well as [[retool]]s of previously-released pre-''Transformers'' molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] found their way into the mix. By [[1987]], the Hasbro ''Transformers'' line ([[1992]] in the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Takara line]]) had reached the point where ''only'' original molds were being produced.

==Pre-''Transformers'' lines==
[[File:Enemymicrochange.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|''Micro Change'' "MC-01 Micross"—the predecessor mold that eventually led to [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Rumble]], and [[Enemy (G1)#Encore|Enemy]].]]
*[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]
**''[[Diaclone]]''
**''[[Micro Change]]''
**''Mech Soldier'' — [[Mini-spy#Toys|Mini-spies]]

*[[Takatoku Toys]]
**''Armored Insect Battalion Beetras'' — [[Insecticon (G1)#Toys|Deluxe Insecticons]]
**''[[w:Special Armored Battalion Dorvack|Special Armored Battalion Dorvack]]'' — [[Deluxe Vehicle#Toys|Deluxe Vehicles]]
**''[[w:Super Dimension Fortress Macross|Super Dimension Fortress Macross]]'' — [[Jetfire (G1)#Notes|Jetfire]]

*Toybox — "Super Change Robo Mechabot-1" ([[Omega Supreme (G1)#Notes|Omega Supreme]]) and [[Sky Lynx (G1)#Notes|Sky Lynx]] (never actually released prior to the ''Transformers'' version)

*[[ToyCo]] — "4 Changeable Astro Magnum" ([[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]])
{{-}}

==Licensed international releases of pre-''Transformers''==
[[File:Galactic Man.png|thumb|upright=1.66|RadioShack/Tandy's "Galactic Man"—once thought by many to be a knockoff.]]

Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line was originally just one of several international venues for many of these figures. It was only when ''Transformers'' became such a huge worldwide success that it completely eclipsed these other versions, resulting in weird transitional phases in many instances. Some of these are frequently mistaken for [[knockoff]]s (not helped by the fact that there ''are'' knockoffs ''of these versions'' as well!).

'''United States'''
*Takara — ''[[Diakron]]'' (featuring ''Diaclone'' figures, including the [[Powerdasher]]s that were first named as such here)
*[[RadioShack]] — "Galactic Man" (a version of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]])
*Village Toys — ''Convert-A-Bots'' (featuring "N-4-SR", ''another'' version of Shockwave in two different color schemes)
*Select — ''Convertors'' (featuring "Wheels" and "Chopper", plastic versions of [[Roadbuster (G1)#The Transformers|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)#The Transformers|Whirl]], respectively)

'''United Kingdom'''
*Grandstand — ''Convertors'' (unrelated to Select's US line of the same name; featuring "Omegatron", a version of [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Notes|Omega Supreme]] in its original Mechabot-1 colors)
*Tandy — "Galactic Man" (almost identical to RadioShack's version, due to both being owned by the same parent company)

'''Germany'''
*GAMA — "Trans Robot" (a version of Omega Supreme very similar to Grandstand's "Omegatron", with the packaging design being close to Toybox's original ''Mechabot-1'' version, but with the "Trans Robot" logo taking some cues from Hasbro's "''Transformers''" logo, also replacing the tank's long barrel with a radar dish because no war toys for you, German kids!)

'''Italy'''
*[[GiG]] — ''[[Trasformer]]'' (featuring ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' figures, some of them already in their unique ''Transformers'' colors; as well as "Megarobot", a version of Omega Supreme)

'''France'''
*[[Joustra]] — ''Diaclone'' (featuring Takara ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' figures, some of them already sporting Autobot and Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]]s)
*Orli Jouet — "Robotrack" (featuring "Mecabot", a nigh-identical version of Omega Supreme in Hasbro colors, possibly produced as part of a partnership with GiG, with the TV commercial even featuring footage from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Transformers'' cartoon]])

'''Finland'''
*Takara — ''Diaclone'' (featuring ''Diaclone'' figures, including a unique black version of [[Tracks (G1)#Black|Tracks]])

==Honorable mentions==
[[File:HighwayPatrolRobo.jpg|100px|thumb|]]
*The [[Action Master]] [[Treadshot (G1)#The Transformers|Treadshot]]'s design was inspired by a toy originally manufactured by Sunmayor Ohkawa (サンマーヤ大川) Co., Ltd., the "357 Magnum Robo" (357マグナムロボ). It was later called the "Highway Patrol Robo" and released in [[GiG]]'s ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy. It was even covered in Takara's ''[[Takara SF Land Collection Complete Works]]'' toy book for unknown reasons.

==Notes==
* The act of licensing out Japanese transforming robot toys (and robot toys in general) to Western markets appears to have started with the toy manufacturer, {{w|Popy}} (ポピー). Popy started off as a part of [[Bandai]], but separated from them in [[1971]] to explore other avenues, creating lines such as the ''Popynica'' line, which made toys for the ''{{w|Kamen Rider}}'' franchise, and the ''{{w|Chogokin}}'' line, which made toys for franchises such as ''[[Mazinger Z]]''. The toys released in these two lines ended up being licensed out to {{w|Mattel}} as part of their popular ''{{w|Shogun Warriors (toys)|Shogun Warriors}}'' franchise in the 70s. Popy is also credited by many as being the first to create transforming robot toys, with the creation of the titular character of the ''{{w|Brave Raideen}}'' franchise in [[1977]], which was also licensed out to Mattel. All of this would eventually lead to the creation of the ''{{Gb|Machine Robo}}'' toyline—but due to the declining popularity of robot toys in the very early-80s—Popy was reintegrated into Bandai in [[1983]], which thus led to the partnership between Bandai and [[Tonka]], that created ''[[GoBots]]''.
* As mentioned above, Hasbro's once-rival, Tonka, teamed up with Bandai in 1983, to create the ''GoBots'' franchise using licensed-out ''Machine Robo'' toys. Much like Takara's attempts at releasing their products in Western markets through the ''Diakron'' and ''[[Kronoform]]'' lines, Bandai attempted the same thing with ''Machine Robo'', releasing the ''{{Gb|Robo Machine}}'' and ''{{Gb|Robo Machines}}'' lines in Europe; the {{Gb|Machine Men (North American franchise)|''Machine Men'' and ''Robot Machine Men''}} lines in America and Canada, respectively; and the (unrelated) ''{{Gb|Machine Men (franchise)|Machine Men}}'' line in Australia—all of which had varying degrees of success, and ran concurrently with one another.

==External links==
*[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vdiaclone.html Pre-Transformers!]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170913031534/http://1501bc.com/pretf/ The Pre Transformer Page]

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[[Category:Pre-Transformer]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Around Cybertron issue 4

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|art= Jesse Wittenrich
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'''Punch reports on a supposed meeting between two Autobots and a familiar Decepticon.'''

==Synposis==
On [[ABN]], [[Rook (SG)|Rook]] hands over the latest segment to new reportor [[Punch (SG)|Punch]]. An eyewitness caught sight of two Autobots, [[Skyfall (SG)|Skyfall]] and [[Zetar (SG)|Zetar]], in an unauthorized meeting with an unknown and oddly familiar Decepticon. The diminutive [[Mini Spy (SG)|Mini Spy]] explains that he saw them outside [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and shows the footage he just happened to obtain to the viewers. Punch comments on the Decepticon's handsome looks before quickly returning the segment to Rook, while the Mini-Spy asks for his promised [[energon]]...

==Featured characters==
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|c2=
*[[Rook (SG)|Rook]] (1)
*[[Punch (SG)|Punch]]/Counterpunch (2)
*[[Sprocket (SG)|Sprocket]] (3)
*[[Skyfall (SG)|Skyfall]] (5)
*[[Zetar (SG)|Zetar]] (6)
|c4=
*[[Mini Spy (SG)|Mini Spy]] (4)
}}

==Notes==

===Transformers references===
* Several new characters show up this strip, including:
** Punch/Counterpunch, based on his positive-universe [[Punch (G1)|counterpart]] in the colors of ''Generation 1'' [[Doubledealer]].
** Sprocket, who doesn't show up "on-screen", since he's the cameraman.
** The Mini-Spy, based on the positive-universe "buggy" type [[mini-spy]] in the red coloration seen in the pre-Transformers ''Mech Soldier'' release of the mini-spies.
** Skyfall, based on his positive-universe [[Skyfall (G1)|counterpart]] in the colors of ''Generation 1'' [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]].
** Zetar, based on his positive-universe [[Zetar (G1)|counterpart]] in "evil" colors.
* Several easter eggs seen behind Mini-Spy include:
** ''Generation 1'' [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]'s camera mode (based on the toy).
** The rat mode of the Japanese-exclusive ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]] "puzzle" [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]].
** A [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] [[Cyber Key]].
** The ''[[Mighty Muggs]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] figure.
* The Mini-Spy notes he saw Counterpunch "nearby Iacon-''real'' nearby", in reference to the line uttered by positive-universe Punch/Counterpunch from the ''Transformers'' episode "[[The Rebirth, Part 1]]". ("Fine. You deal with my Autobot counterpart. I've heard he's nearby...''real'' nearby.")

==External links==
*[https://rid-nightviper.deviantart.com/art/Around-Cybertron-4-124821959 The strip on Jesse Wittenrich's DeviantArt]
[[Category: Shattered Glass issues]]

Mini Spy (SG)

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{{disambig2|the evil informant in the Shattered Glass universe|his evil and heroic spy counterparts|Mini-spy}}
:''Mini Spy is an evil informant from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:SGMiniSpy AroundCybertron.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]
'''Mini Spy''' is just a typical [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] citizen who usually minds his own business. But he's more than willing to report on any suspicious activities that happen to conveniently encroach on his business.

==Fiction==
===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
When Mini Spy just happened to spot a [[Punch (SG)|Decepticon]] meeting with two [[Skyfall (SG)|treacherous]] [[Zetar (SG)|Autobots]] near [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], he just happened to have a digicam ready to record the whole thing. He then was more than willing to provide an exclusive report about the matter to the intrepid journalist [[Punch (SG)|Punch]].

And then expected Punch to give him some [[energon]] as payment for some reason... {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 4|Around Cybertron #4}}

==Notes==
* Mini Spy's character model is based upon the Buggy type of Mini-spy, in colors that were exclusive to the original toy's ''Mech Soldier'' [[pre-Transformer]]s release.

[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass Transformers]]

Mini-spy

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{{disambig2|the good and evil spies from Generation 1|the evil informant from "Shattered Glass"|Mini Spy (SG)}}
:''Mini-spies are multi-factional [[Transformer]]s from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Minispy buggy.jpg|thumb|"RUB MY BONNET!"]]
'''Mini-spies''' (also known as "'''Motorized Transformers'''") are very small Transformers, used by either faction as, well, spies. They are especially suited to this because their faction symbols are not visible without vigorous rubbing.

{{TOCclear}}
==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:NightoftheCombaticons frictionrifle.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Use heat to reveal faction symbol.]]
When planetary society on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] descended into all-consuming warfare, there were a good number of smaller Transformers who were, by their size and nature, simply not cut out to be warriors. Instead, these little robots were swept up into medical, administrative and especially espionage functions. Their proliferation in that role in particular led this smaller, simpler class of Transformer to be referred to mockingly as "Mini-spies" by their larger counterparts. Mini-spies are naturally unassuming and clever at disguising their factions, making them perfect spies for either side.

Their more sinister uses aside, it's the Mini-spies who keep Cybertron and what's left of its society running while the bigger Transformers run around blowing scrap up. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #4}}

[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] received care from three Mini-spies when they relaxed in their baths. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} The Mini-spies were with them too when they tried to close the entrance to [[Shockwave's Tower]] to keep [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] out. It failed; Optimus Prime may or may not have killed them. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

When the [[Battlecharger]]s infiltrated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s secret laboratory, [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] killed a Mini-spy with his [[friction rifle]]. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Mini-spy robot mode commercial.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|This is the incident that made Cliffjumper paranoid about potential traitors in their ranks.]]
[[File:Rubsign.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|"That Scout is a Spy!"]]
A Decepticon Mini-spy FX-1 blithely drove past [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] into [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], where he immediately began messing around with [[Teletraan I]]. The two guards then drove in, apparently realizing they didn't bother to check who this car-bot was, and the Mini-spy transformed to vehicle mode to hide his allegiance. When Huffer rubbed the little robot's rubsign and revealed that he was a Decepticon, the spy fled, leaving the Autobots in the dust. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Mini-Spies|Mini-spies commercial}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Mini-spy Jeep.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"4WD/Jeep Type", round-casing has blank tires]]
[[File:G1-toy Mini-spy buggy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Buggy Type"]]
[[File:G1-toy Mini-spy FX1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"FX-1 type", round-casing variant has "GOODYEAR" tires]]
[[File:G1-toy Mini-spy Porsche.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Porsche Type"]]
*'''Brawn''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
*'''Gears''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
*'''Huffer''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
*'''Windcharger''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)

:"Motorized Transformers" toys (see "Notes" below) came packaged with re-releases of the 1984 [[Mini Vehicle|Mini-Cars]] in early 1985. Motorized Transformers were the first toys to debut with heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]s, and the only way to determine whether a given Motorized Transformer toy was an [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]] was by rubbing said rubsign. They also use a [[pull-back motor]] to zip along smooth surfaces. They're just packed with [[gimmick]]y goodness, especially considering that they were freebie pack-ins.

: There are four different Motorized Transformer molds, known unofficially by the names of their original [[Takara]] releases, '''4WD Type''' (or '''Jeep Type'''), '''Buggy Type''', '''FX-1 Type''' (based on the [http://members.iinet.com.au/~stepho/concept.htm#fx-1 Toyota FX-1 concept car]), and '''Porsche Type''' (based on the {{w|Porsche 928}}). Each was available in blue, white or yellow plastic, and as either an Autobot or Decepticon, making for a total of twenty-four different combinations.

: Sealed specimens that have survived to the modern day suggest that the color apparently depended on the figure they were packed with (it's possible that the faction ''also'' depended on the Mini-Car figure, but that's almost impossible to tell at this point):
:* White came with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Cliffjumper]]
:* Yellow came with [[Brawn (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Brawn]] and [[Gears (G1)#Toys|Gears]]
:* Blue came with [[Huffer (G1)#Toys|Huffer]] and [[Windcharger (G1)#Toys|Windcharger]]

: On top of that, each model has ''three'' multi-part variations centered around the pull-back assembly:
:* The seemingly most common version of each toy has an angled motor casing with 8-spoke rear hubcaps and "DUNLOP"-branded tires.
:* Rarer variants have rounded casing with a shallower, more complicated hubcap pattern and "GOODYEAR"-branded tires. This matches the pre-''Transformers'' versions of the toys previously released by Takara (see "Notes" below).
:* Rounded-casing versions may also have blank tires with no branding whatsoever. It is uncertain at this point which is the rarer round-casing version.

: That's a whopping '''''seventy-two''''' potential Motorized Transformer variations! Good luck, [[completist]]s! (We say "potential" because we have not yet specifically confirmed that both rounded-casing tire variants can be found in each model/color/allegiance, but odds are pretty dang good that this is in fact the case.)

:These toys seem especially susceptible to [[photodegradation|yellowing]]... yes, even the yellow ones often end up turning a nastier, darker-tinged yellow. Why is unclear, but it's very possible they used a less durable/chemically-stable plastic than the normal ''Transformers'' toys were made out of, what with being fairly complex freebies added to already-not-expensive offerings, likely produced at different factories than normal ''Transformers'' toys by the "Koma" company (see "Notes" below, again).
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==Notes==
[[File:G1-toy Minispy-carded.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|right|Totally Not Spies!]]
* The [[pre-Transformer|pre-''Transformers'']] versions of the Motorized Transformers were part of a [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toyline called ''Mech Soldier'' (メカ戦士, ''meka senshi''), and came in blue and red variations, and included sticker detailing on the robot chests.<ref>[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vminibots.html Super Mega Minibot Rampage!]</ref>
* The figures are ''not'' actually identified as "Mini-spies" on the toys' packaging; rather, the included figure is simply referred to as a "Motorized Transformer". The name "Mini-spies" was originally only used in the [[Commercial/Generation 1|TV commercial]] advertising the figures, so naturally it was the name that most kids remembered. Eighteen years later, issue #4 of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series finally established the commercial name in written form, thereby providing an official spelling that includes a hyphen and a lowercase "s".
* Even weirder, Hasbro's shipping cases identify the assortment as "Minicar asst. w/ '''Koma car'''", with "Koma" supposedly being a Japanese company that released both pre-assembled and model kit versions (of dubious legality) of Takara's pre-Transformers "Mecha Senshi" figures.<ref name="newstome">[https://tfsource.com/blog/2018/05/13/news-to-me-2018-edition/ "News to me 2018 edition"] by [[Maziar Shahsafdari]] aka Maz at the TFSource blog.</ref> (''Why'' Hasbro would refer to them under that name on their shipping cases is another question.)
* The FX-1 type is commonly called ''Mazda Type'' by fans, in spite of being based on an [http://www.carstyling.ru/car.aspx?car_id=2194 old Toyota concept car,] right down to the FX-1 marking on the front grille. This is due in equal parts to the fact that the FX-1 is an ''incredibly'' obscure car, and that the "FX-1" marking is so small and italicized to boot, making it very easy to misinterpret as "RX-7" instead.
* The Mini-spies are the first car-mode Decepticons.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/subgroup/minispies.htm Mini-spies at TFU.info]
*[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0620/ Foul mouthed but admirably thorough overview of the Mini-spy concept @ X-entertainment.com]

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Spies]]

User:Alpha Trihard/Sandbox/Diaclone

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==Diaclone TV Magazine manga 1980–1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1980
|Title=くるったコンピューターがだした指令は、人間がりだった!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊いよいよ行動開始! ねずみ隊員をめちゃめちゃにやっつけろ!
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=April 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ねずみ軍団のしゅうげきに、ロボットベース出動!たたかえ、ダイアクロン隊! だけど、へんな人がまじって、たたかいは大こんらん!
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=May 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊、出動せよ!てきロボットはてごわいぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=June 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どじなスパイがあらわれた!ダイアクロン隊出動!
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=July 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊のくんれん中に、超音波ロボットあらわる!
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=August 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=読者のかんがえた悪役ロボットが、大暴れするぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=September 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊がもうとっくん?
|EpisodeNumber=8
|OriginalAirDate=October 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=むかしの人のとうとい教えを、実戦にいかすぞ!(ねずみ軍団) チームワークのよさなら、だれにもまけないぞ!(ダイアクロン隊)
|EpisodeNumber=9
|OriginalAirDate=November 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=つよいさそり形ロボットが大あばれ!あやうしダイアクロン隊!
|EpisodeNumber=10
|OriginalAirDate=December 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=真吾君たちがみつけた、すばらしい家って、なんとあのダイアトレインだったんだ!
|EpisodeNumber=11
|OriginalAirDate=January 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=お正月で、ねずみ軍団はうかれているぞ。チャンスだ、しのびこめ。とおもったが・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=12
|OriginalAirDate=February 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=先月号で、てきの基地にもぐりこんだまま、まだでられないよお!
|EpisodeNumber=13
|OriginalAirDate=March 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=新型ロボット、ダイアアタッカーのしゅつげきだぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=14
|OriginalAirDate=April 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=春、ダイアクロン隊も、ぶじ、新学期をむかえた・・・とおもったら・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=15
|OriginalAirDate=May 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ワルダー星人がせめてきた!ダイアクロン隊、いきまーす!
|EpisodeNumber=16
|OriginalAirDate=June 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=雨のきせつ。でも、おちびさんたちは、雨にもまけずにがんばってます!
|EpisodeNumber=17
|OriginalAirDate=July 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=七月と言えば、たなばた。はりきってかざりつけようぜ!
|EpisodeNumber=18
|OriginalAirDate=August 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まちにまった夏休み、せっかく、せみとりにいこうとしたのに・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=19
|OriginalAirDate=September 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まっくろにひやけしたみんなの顔にまじって、まだ休みぼけの声が・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=20
|OriginalAirDate=October 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=スポーツの秋!なにごとも、毎日のトレーニングが大切なのだよ!
|EpisodeNumber=21
|OriginalAirDate=November 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=花火もあがり、運動会のはじまりだ!はりきっていくぞー!
|EpisodeNumber=22
|OriginalAirDate=December 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どこかへかくれてしまった三人組。なにかをたくらんだようだが・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=23
|OriginalAirDate=January 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊とワルダー星人のさいごのたたかいが、いま、はじまる!
|EpisodeNumber=24
|OriginalAirDate=February 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Diaclone story cards (Menko) 1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 1 地球に復路の魔の手が道る！/ A Wicked Force Approaches Earth!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Details the discovery of Freezone, and the Waruder preparing to invade Earth.
Walk Insector Type 2 highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 0489.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 2 ワルダー軍団の攻要だ！/ The Waruder Invasion Begins!
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=The Waruder launch their attack on Earth to steal Freezone energy. The Diaclone Corps is formed to stop them.
Warudaros highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 9374.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 3 ダイアクロン隊反撃開始! / The Diaclone Corps Fights Back!
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=The Diaclone Corps comes together to fight the Waruder with the amazing Robot Base.
Robot Base highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 2103.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 4 敵メカ「ワルダロス」をたたけ! / Destroy the Enemy Mecha Warudaros!
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Big Powered and Gats Blocker are deployed to fight off the Waruder. They fall back into surprise attacks executed by small guerrilla forces.
Big Powered highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 1075.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 5 第3次アタック隊緊急出動! / Emergency Dispatch of the 3rd Attack Force!
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=The Diaclone Corps detects Walk Insecters heading to Earth from the Waruder moon base. They send Battle Buffalo to intercept them on the moon.
Battle Buffalo highlighted on card back D.C Members No. 0984 - 0027.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 6 NEWタイプ変化ロボ登場! / Introducing New Transforming-Type Robots!
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=New robots like Robot and Robo that can transform and adapt to situations are being created, but the Diaclone Corps realizes they will have to launch an all-out attack on the Waruder moon base if they’re going to win. They prepare the plans for "X Attack Operation".
Robot and Robo highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 8776.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 7 《ロボット要塞X》いに完成! / Robot Fortress X is Operational!
|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=The Diaclone Corps launches an all-out assault on the Waruder moon base called "X Attack Operation" with the new Robot Fortress X leading the charge.
Robot Fortress X highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 5431.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 8 ダイアクロン隊、総攻撃開始! / Diaclone Corps, Commence All-Out Attack!
|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=The battle on the moon is intense, but Robot Fortress X completely destroys the Waruder base.
Double Soldier highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 6379.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= ワルダー遂に、宇宙彼方へ退却! / At Last, the Waruder Retreat Back to Space!
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Shogun Ingham orders the Waruder forces to retreat, but promises to return one day for Earth’s Freezone. The Diaclone Corps must stay vigilant, and ready to defend Earth again should they return.
Walk Insector 1 highlighted on card back. D.C Members No. 0984 - 7238.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= レスキュー隊会員証 / Rescue Squad Membership Card
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Reproduction of the Car Robots membership card / driver’s license included with upcoming Car Robots toys.

Note: Diaclone Headquarters is described as being in "Metra Zone" instead of year one’s "Methuselah Zone". This change would continue on to the modern line.
}}
|}

==TV Kun magazine supplement 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1983
|Title= 2大おもちゃひみつ大会カーロボット & チョロQ
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Change Squadron Car Robots TV Kun manga 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1983
|Title= たんじょう、カーロボットのまき
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=April 1983
|Title= げきとう、フェアレディZのまき
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=May 1983
|Title= フリーゾンエネルギーのひみつのまき
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=June 1983
|Title= カーロボット、やぶれるのまき
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=July 1983
|Title= フリーゾン強化大作戦のまき
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= サブタイトル無し
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Future City Defense cards 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.1: Car Robots No. 7 Fairlady Z 280Z
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.2: Car Robots No. 9 City Turbo
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.3: Car Robots No. 10 Fire Engine
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.4: Car Robots No. 11 Fairlady Z Racing Type
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.5: Car Robots No. 12 J59 Jeep
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.6: Car Robots No. 13 Police Car Fairlady Z
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.7: Car Robots No. 14 Porsche 935 Turbo
|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.8: Car Robots No. 16 F-1 Ligier JS11
|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.9: Trainrobo No. 1 Tokaido Shinkansen (Mach Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.10: Trainrobo No. 2 EF65 Blue Train (Night Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=10

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.11: Trainrobo No. 3 Tohoku / Joetsu Shinkansen (Snow Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=11

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.12: Trainrobo No. 4 Tokai 153 Type Express Train (Storm Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=12

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.13: Trainrobo No. 5 Limited 485 Series Tokyu Garden City Line (Plain Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=13

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.14: Trainrobo No. 6 DE10 Series Diesel Engine (Power Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=14

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.15: JetRobo F-15 Eagle (Fighter Jet Type)
|EpisodeNumber=15

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

==Kodansha Toy Book Series 1983–1985==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=October 17 1983
|Title= しゅつげきカーロボット / Deploy Car Robots
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= だいけっせん! カーロボット / Showdown! Car Robots
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=December 7 1983
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= がったい！トレインロボ / Combine! Train Robo
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= とべ！たたかえ！ジェットきロボ / Take off! Fight! Jet Robo
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=February 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= つよいぞ！けんせつしゃロボ / Mighty! Construction Robo
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=June 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= すごいぞ！きょうりゅうロボ / Powerful! Dinosaur Robo
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=July 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= 装甲合体パワードコンボイ / Armor Combination Powered Convoy
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Kodansha Pocket Color Encyclopedia Series 1984–1985==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1984
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん 1 / Car Robots Encyclopedia 1
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん 2 / Car Robots Encyclopedia 2
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=February 17 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん 3 / Car Robots Encyclopedia 3
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=February 17 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= ダイアクロン大ずかん / Diaclone Encyclopedia
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=August 7 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Diaclone telephone service==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= ワルダー軍団逆襲編 / The Waruder Army Strikes Back
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command explains the storyline, leading up to the introduction of Car Robots. They’re suddenly interrupted by a call from Battle Convoy, who relays a distress call about a mysterious creature attacking the Construction Robo’s worksite. Central Command dispatches the Car Robots to help, and promises to talk again soon.

}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 恐竜ロボ誕生編 / Birth of the Dinosaur Robo
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command briefs the listener on Shogun Bluestar’s plan to open time portals and unleash rampaging dinosaurs on human cities. To respond to this threat, they’re building the new Dinosaur Robo. Tyrannosaurus Robo is powered up, and roars to life. Central Command promises more Dinosaur Robo will be ready soon, so keep an eye out for them.

Note: Tyrannosaurus Robo’s roar is the completely unaltered sound effect of Godzilla roaring. Takara absolutely did not have permission to be using it.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 建設車ロボ誕生編 / Birth of the Construction Robo
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command details the creation of the Construction Robo, and their task rebuilding cities damaged in the war. They compare their ability to combine to the Train Robo, and say they’ll be working together as a special team to defend Earth. A distress call comes in from the Train Robo Dr. Yellow, and Central Command dispatches the Construction Robo to assist. Powered Convoy calls in, explaining he’s nearby, loaded with Car Robots, and would like to help. Central Command agrees, and introduces Powered Convoy to the listener.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= トリプルチェンジャー紹介編 / Introduction of the Triple Changers
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=After a brief introduction from Diaclone Central Command, Triple Changer Apache calls in to report a strange vortex they’ve discovered, and they’re ordered back to base. Central Command then explains the creation of the Triple Changers, and mentions another Triple Changer who turns into MiG-25 jet. They’re developing new mecha all the time, and ask for your continued support.
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 恐竜ロボ出動編 / Dispatch the Dinosaur Robo
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Diaclone Central Command details the creation of the Diaclone Corps, and the current developments of fighting time-displaced dinosaurs in cities. Triple Changer MiG-25 calls in, having spotted a pack of dinosaurs heading to the city center. Central Command dispatches the Dinosaur Robo, and asks MiG-25 to keep tracking the dinosaurs until the Dinosaur Robo can arrive.
}}
|}

User:Alpha Trihard/sandbox

2023-11-08T22:57:39Z

Alpha Trihard: Alpha Trihard moved page Alpha Trihard/sandbox to User:Alpha Trihard/sandbox

===Takara history section===
The earliest start for Takara (タカラ) was as the ”Satō Manufacturing Plant (佐藤加工所)”, founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1953]]. By [[1955]], Satō had been successful enough to create “Satō Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (有限会社佐藤ビニール工業所)” in the Takaramachi (宝町) neighborhood of Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (葛飾区). After moving to the nearby Aoto (青砥) neighborhood, the company’s name was changed to “Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社宝ビニール工業所)”, in honor of the neighborhood where they started. At first, the name "Takara" was written in kanji: "宝", just like their old neighborhood. This would make them "Treasure Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd." at the time. The company would change their name several more times over the next couple years, first to "Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラビニール工業所)" (now in katakana), and finally just “Takara Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラ)” in 1966. As their early names imply, for much of this period Takara specialized in creating toys made from vinyl sheeting, such as floating pool toys and other inflatables.

Takara’s first big success was 1960, when they became the manufacturer of an inflatable vinyl toy distributed by Tsukudaya Toys (later Tsukuda Co.), called "Tree-Climbing Winky" (木のぼりウィンキー). In the summer of 1960, the toy became an enormous pop culture fad, appearing in tv shows, comics, and was even mentioned in songs. The doll had a very simple design, so knock-offs soon became widespread. Tsukudaya Toys took out newspaper advertisements reminding customers to "Look for the Tsukudaya Bell Mark" on the toy, to assure it was authentic.

In the first six months alone Tree-Climbing Winky had sold over 2.4 million units, and was even exported for sale in other countries, such as Denmark, and the United States. This financial success gave Takara the ability to separate from their deal with Tsukudaya, and strike out on their own to design, market, and sell toys as a distributor, instead of acting as a manufacturer for other toy companies.

Takara decided to drop the name "Tree-Climbing Winky", and officially adopt the nickname most consumers knew the toy by: "Dakko-chan (ダッコちゃん / だっこちゃん)". Takara took Dakko-chan as their logo, instructing customers to "Look for the Dakko-chan mark", to ensure an item’s quality. It would remain their logo for 30 years, until it was removed in [[1990]].

Talk:Micro Change

2023-11-08T22:46:10Z

Alpha Trihard: "Micro Change" spelling.

I possibly went into more detail on the Meteor Robos than some people would like but this info is hard to find and can be quite contradictory and confusing.[[User:RavenG|RavenG]] 03:26, 20 June 2013 (EDT)

==Mysterians==
How do we work these in better? They don't really seem to be mentioned anywhere other than their own page. ([[Mysterians]]). --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 13:37, 27 January 2020 (EST)
:Seconded.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] ([[User talk:Nevermore|talk]]) 12:44, 24 April 2022 (EDT)

==Micro Change==
Hello! So, "Micro Change" is two words. You might be able to find one or two times were it's one, but on all the logos, packaging, and catalogs, when presented in English, it is two words. Just wanted to give a heads up and let anyone have a chance to weigh in, because thirty minor edits to some very important pages, in quick succession, is probably going to look super weird otherwise. [[User:Alpha Trihard|Alpha Trihard]] ([[User talk:Alpha Trihard|talk]]) 17:46, 8 November 2023 (EST)

TakaraTomy

2023-11-08T22:14:55Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Takara before the merger */ correcting name of Takara's GI Joe figure, Takara didn't license Barbie until the 80's, swapping out for Licca-chan

{{disambigr|Takara|the Generation 1 manga character|Takara (G1)}}
[[File:Takara_Logo.svg|thumb|160px|Takara!]]
[[File:Tomy.svg|thumb|160px|Tomy!]]
[[File:Takaratomy.jpg|thumb|160px|Superlink!]]
'''TakaraTomy''' (タカラトミー) is a Japanese toy company. They are the producer of ''Transformers'' in Japan, and design much of the engineering for [[Toy|Transformers toys]]. Originally, Takara created the ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|MicroChange]]'' toy lines, which were later imported to the US by [[Hasbro]] and turned into the ''Transformers''. Since then, Hasbro and Takara have been business partners. They swim in your money every time a new franchise is made.

==History==
===Takara before the merger===
Takara (タカラ) was originally founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1955]] as '''Sato Vinyl'''.

In 1960 they changed their name to '''Takara Vinyl'''. Their name would be shortened to simply '''Takara''' in 1966. One of their major successes was "Licca-chan (リカちゃん)", a fashion doll similar to Barbie but only 8 1/2 inches tall, launched in 1967.

In [[1970]], Takara secured the license for releasing Hasbro's ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' line on the Japanese market. Dubbed ''NEW GI Joe (ニューＧＩジョー)'', the line would soon get a spin-off named ''Henshin Cyborg'' (''henshin'' being the Japanese word for "transform"), which in turn would later lead to the original ''[[Microman]]'' toyline which started in [[1974]].

The ''Microman'' line was relaunched as ''New Microman'' in [[1981]] and would lead to spin-offs such as ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]''. Hasbro would later acquire the license for releasing toys from both lines on the North American market. The result, dubbed ''Transformers'' by Hasbro, would turn out to be a huge success.

After a first test release of the Hasbro toys to a small test market in Japan apparently turned out to be successful, Takara decided to cancel ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone'' and henceforth started to release ''Transformers'' in Japan as well.

This incredibly convoluted chain of licensing, evolving, and re-licensing toy franchises can be used to make the heads of evil robots explode.

[[Nobuyuki Okude]], one of the original ''Diaclone'' designers who oversaw the production of the modified toys for Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line, would later rise to become Takara's vice president and for a brief time even held the position of the company's president.

===Tomy before the merger===
Tomy (トミー) was founded by Eiichiro Tomiyama in 1924 as '''Tomiyama Toy Factory'''. In 1963 they changed their name to '''Tomy'''. Their American branch opened in 1973, with branches following in Canada in 1981 and the UK in 1982.

Two pre-merger Transformers designed by Tomy were [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], patterned after their ''{{w|Plarail}}'' and ''[[Zoids]]'' toylines, respectively, by designer Junichi Ishikawa (石川順一).

===The merger===
After a series of commercial failures, May [[2005]] saw the public announcement that Takara would merge with rival toymaker Tomy. As of April [[2006]], both companies ceased to exist and made way for the new company, TakaraTomy. Fortunately, Tomy had established a healthy working relationship with Hasbro since [[1999]], long before their merger with Takara—which is why the merger didn't have any major effects on the established Hasbro/Takara cooperation (including the [[toy]] development process).

Oddly, "TakaraTomy" is only the merged company's official name in Japan. For the international, English-speaking world, the merged company is officially simply named "Tomy", for pragmatic reasons (as most of Takara's internationally renowned brands are distributed through other companies, such as Hasbro, outside Japan). Indeed, Tomy is mentioned as the licensor on all ''Transformers'' toy product released by Hasbro after the merger.

Despite this, the packaging for Hasbro's ''Transformers'' toys released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' banner following the "brand unification" introduced in 2018, which thus far includes the ''[[Studio Series]]'' and the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' including ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' and ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'', features a very prominent "TakaraTomy" logo on the front side of every packaging along with a "Hasbro" logo of equal size.

==Employees==
===Executives===
* Kantaro Tomiyama, President

===''Transformers'' brand===
* [[Hideaki Yoke]], Lead Designer
* [[Tomoya Miyake]], Designer
* [[Takashi Kikuchihara]], Designer
* [[Takashi Nakase]], Designer
* [[Yutaka Tajima]], Designer
* [[Daigo Shiraishi]], Designer
* [[Hironori Kobayashi]], Designer Domestic Product Team
* [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], Freelance designer/artist/writer

===Known current ''Transformers'' team members===
* [[Yūya Ōnishi]], Design Team Leader
* [[Kōjin Ōno]], Lead Designer, [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]
* [[Takashi Kunihiro]], Designer
* [[Hisashi Yuki]], Designer
* [[Shogo Hasui]], Designer
* [[Takio Ejima]], Designer
* [[Ittoku Kuwazu]], Designer
* [[Koki Yamada|Kōki Yamada]], Designer
* [[Shuhei Umezu]], Designer
* [[Tomoki Tatsumi]], Designer
{{creatorstub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:TakaraTomy designers]]}}

==Tomy Direct==
Tomy has its own label, "Tomy Direct", for releasing imported Hasbro products (such as [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys) in Hasbro packaging in Japan, similar to Takara's [[USA Edition]]s. The huge difference is that USA Editions might still sport differences with their Hasbro counterparts, whereas Tomy Direct releases are ''really'' just the Hasbro toys.

Since Tomy's merger with Takara, the Tomy division of TakaraTomy has also released various Transformers-related toys under the Tomy Direct label, usually toys which were developed without any input from Takara's design team and/or figures from multi-brand lines such as the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' (which originally started out as a ''Star Wars'' sub-line) and the "Heroes" mini-figure franchise (which includes the ''Transformers''-based ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', but also the ''Star Wars''-derived ''Galactic Heroes'', the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]-based ''Superhero Squad'' and various others).

Those include:
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars Transformers]]'', which are officially a ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' property that just "borrows" the name "Transformers"
*Their successor, ''[[Transformers: Crossovers]]'', which include the ''Star Wars Transformers'' and the new ''Marvel Transformers''
*Several 6" ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figures
*Various [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]] toys that were developed without Takara's input (such as [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Bumblebee]], the various role play accessories, the [[Robot Replicas]], [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] and the [[Cyber Stompin' Robots]])
*The same for the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline]] (Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged, Robot Replicas, the role play accessories, [[Power Bots]] and the RPM vehicles)

==Home video==
{{factions/body|||vhs|laserdisc|japan}}
As well as licensing to third party companies such as [[Sohbi Kikaku]], Takara produced some of their own [[home video]] releases in the [[1980]]s and [[1990|'90s]]. The two ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform'' Laserdisc sets and the ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: 2010'' Laserdisc set were later repackaged and released by [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]] when they acquired the license in [[1998]].

===Releases===
;VHS
*'''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Scramble City: Mobilization''''' ([[April]], [[1986]])
:Contains "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]".
*'''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Heroic Legend Chapter''''' ([[1988]])
:Contains "[[Heroic Legend: Optimus Prime vs Megatron!!]]", "[[Heroic Legend: 2010 Wars]]" and "[[Heroic Legend: Head On, Master Warriors!]]".
<center><gallery>
File:Scramble City VHS.jpg|'''Scramble City: Mobilization'''
File:Heroic Legend VHS.jpg|'''Heroic Legend Chapter'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

{{note|The following four releases were part of Takara's ''Video Collection'' series that ran from 1988 to 1990. The gaps in the tape numbering are due to other releases in the series being based on different properties, such as ''Mashin Hero Wataru'', ''Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers'' and ''[[Godzilla|Toho's kaiju movies]]''.}}
*V-01 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Transformers: The World''''' (1988)
:Contains the 20-minute recap special "[[Transformers: The World]]" plus a [[S.T.A.R.S.]] official members badge and 25 character profile cards.
*V-04 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Fight! Super Ginrai!!''''' (1988)
:Contains the 10-minute recap special "[[Fight!! Super Ginrai]]". (Yes, even Takara confused it with "[[Fight! Super Ginrai!!]]")
*V-10 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Big Book of Masterforce''''' ([[1989]])
:Contains "[[You Too Use the Masterforce to Transform]]" and "[[Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!]]".
*V-15 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Fight! Star Saber''''' (1989)
:Contains the 30-minute recap special "[[Fight! Star Saber: The Big Book of Victory]]".
<center><gallery>
File:Takara V-01 VHS.jpg|'''V-01'''
File:Takara V-04 VHS.jpg|'''V-04'''
File:Takara V-10 VHS.jpg|'''V-10'''
File:Takara V-15 VHS.jpg|'''V-15'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''''The Transformers: The Movie - Apocalypse: Be Eternal, Matrix''''' (1989)
:Contains ''[[The Transformers: The Movie - Apocalypse: Be Eternal, Matrix]]'' plus a "Special Data Book".
*TAK-006 — '''''The Transformers: The Movie'' (English language, Japanese subtitles)''' ([[November 10]], 1989)
*TAK-007 — '''''The Transformers: The Movie'' (Japanese dubbed)''' (November 10, 1989)
<center><gallery>
File:MatrixForever-cover.jpg|'''Apocalypse: Be Eternal, Matrix'''
File:Takara TFTM VHS.jpg|'''TAK-006'''
File:Takara TFTM JapaneseDub VHS.jpg|'''TAK-007'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}
;Laserdisc
*C-376 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set''' ([[March 5]], [[1994]])
:Nine-disc set containing episodes 1-35.
:Packaged with the ''[[Planet of Cybertron Guide|Planet of Cybertron Guide 1]]'' instruction booklet and the ''[[Convoy Set Special CD]]''.
*D-342 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set''' (Release date unknown, [[1995]])
:Nine-disc set containing episodes 36-63, plus the bonus episodes "[[Attack of the Autobots (episode)|Attack of the Autobots]]" and "[[Day of the Machines]]" (both with optional English audio), the "[[Exciting Transformer!]]" TV special, the "Scramble City: Mobilization" OVA and a hell of a lot of [[commercial]]s and trailers.
:Packaged with the ''[[Planet of Cybertron Guide|Planet of Cybertron Guide 2]]'' instruction booklet and the ''[[Megatron Set Special CD]]''.
*VSL-1 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: 2010'' Set''' (Release date unknown)
:Nine-disc set containing all 30 episodes, plus ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' as a bonus.

*VSL-2 — '''''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set''' ([[September 30]], [[1996]])
:Ten-disc set containing all 38 episodes, plus "[[The Rebirth]]" and a bunch of Western TV commercials.
<center><gallery>
File:Takara Convoy Set Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''C-376'''
File:Takara Megatron Set Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''D-342'''
File:Takara 2010 Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''VSL-1'''
File:Takara Headmasters Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''VSL-2'''
</gallery></center>
{{stub}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:AHM1 NYCToyCompanies1.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
Separate "Takara" and "Tomy" signs adorned [[Times Square]]. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

===Sector Seven ARG===
To control the previous year's leaks about the Transformers to the public, on [[March 15]], 1983, [[Sector Seven|S7 Industries]] contracted with Takara to make a film about the [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|NBEs]] the organization was tracking in order to cover up their presence on Earth. This operation was codenamed [[Hungry Dragon]]. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}

==Controversy==

There's no real nice way to say this, but for much of Takara's history the company mascot was a racist blackface doll named Dakko-chan, until pressure from Japanese civil rights group {{w|The Association to Stop Racism Against Blacks|The Association to Stop Racism Against Black People}} (黒人差別をなくす会 ''Kokujin Sabetsu wo Nakusu Kai'') motivated a branding change in [[1990]]. As such, a blackface logo can unfortunately be found on Japanese ''Transformers'' products up through [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory|''Transformers: Victory'']], as well as on various [[pre-Transformer]] toylines and as a hidden collectible in ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy]]''.

==Notes==
*The company uses '''TOMY COMPANY, LTD''' as its English name.
*TakaraTomy's CEO, Kantaro Tomiyama, is currently also the chairman of Toycard, the joint venture operation behind [[Toy's Dream Project]].
*In [[1985]], 20 years before the merger with Takara, Tomy's US branch registered the name "Scrapper" as a [[trademark]] in the "toys" field. That same year, [[Hasbro]] released a [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] of [[Scrapper (G1)|the same name]]. Since the market situation back then was still very different from what it is like today, this presumably didn't result in any repercussions for Hasbro.
*According to Hasbro [[Australia]] representatives and designer [[Eric Siebenaler]], all of the Transformers toys jointly developed between Hasbro and Takara/TakaraTomy are manufactured at factories contracted to the Japanese toy company. This means Takara is indirectly responsible for whatever [[quality control]] problems you have encountered with your toys, so you can stop complaining about it being entirely Hasbro's fault.

==External links==
===English===
*[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/english/ TakaraTomy English-language corporate website]
*[http://www.tomy.com/ Tomy corporate website portal]
*{{w|Takara|TakaraTomy on English Wikipedia}}
*{{w|Tomy|Tomy on English Wikipedia}}
===Japanese===
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/ ''Transformers'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]
*[[w:ja:タカラトミー|TakaraTomy on Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[[w:ja:タカラ (玩具メーカー)|Takara on Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[[w:ja:トミー (企業)|Tomy on Japanese Wikipedia]]

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Microman

2023-11-08T22:09:29Z

Alpha Trihard: /* Origins and Microman (1974-1980) */ Correcting name of toy

[[File:Microman logo.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA64agJPR8w ''Meeeee-ku-ro-maaaaaaan!'']]]
'''''Microman''''' (ミクロマン ''Mikuroman'') is the name applied to a broad series of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy lines sold in Japan from 1974 onwards. It is significant to ''Transformers'' due to it spawning the ''[[Micro Change]]'' subline and ''[[Diaclone]]'' spin-off, both of which heavily contributed toy molds that would go on to form much of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]].

Outside of ''Transformers'', ''Microman'' is also a major stepping stone in the journey from the original ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''–the first ever range of action figures–to the industry standard of 3.75-inch figures as we know it today.

==Overview==
===Origins and ''Microman'' (1974-1980)===
{{Twoimages|File:Microman M251 Robin.jpg|w1=100
|File:Microman Robotman.jpg|w2=100|caption=The line was mostly made up of 3.75-inch figures like M251 Robin (left). Their modular construction allowed them to interact with bases, vehicles, and mech suits such as Robotman (right), which has a yellow Microman pilot visible in its chest.|float=right}}
''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s roots lie, perhaps surprisingly, with the original 12-inch ''[[Joe Colton|G.I. Joe]]'' range of toys, which introduced the world to the term "action figure" when released in 1964. Takara imported the line in Japan in 1970 as "''NEW GI Joe (ニューＧＩジョー)''", but when the militaristic styles of "America's Moveable Fighting Man" received only a tepid market response, they instead repurposed the molds to create ''Henshin Cyborg''. The titular character was a cybernetic superhero with a distinctive chromed head and translucent body parts that revealed his inner mechanical parts. Henshin Cyborg could "transform" by replacing his modular limbs with weaponry, or by donning separately sold costumes to embody other popular characters from the ''Transformers'' universe, like [[Devilman Crybaby|Devilman]] or [[Mazinger Z]].

Then, the {{w|1970s energy crisis}} happened. The increased cost of oil meant that the planned expansion of ''Henshin Cyborg'' into vehicles and playsets was untenable. These cost concerns–coupled with the acknowledgement that Japanese household space is typically too limited for a collection of such large toys–led to Takara creating the 3.75-inch scale ''Microman'' as, effectively, ''Henshin Cyborg'' shrunken down to about a third of its size. The line included bases, converting vehicles, figures, and piloted mech suits; notable highlights include [[1975]]'s [[Robotman]], Takara's first toy that could transform (or rather, [[Partformer|partsform]]) from a robot to a vehicle, and [[1978]]'s "Cosmo Countach", a primitive robot that could come apart and be reassembled into a Lamborghini supercar.<ref>[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm "Micro Command" toys, including the Cosmo Countach]</ref>

In what would end up being a [[Pre-Transformer|remarkably prescient move]], American toy manufacturer {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} would choose to license the use of molds from ''Microman'' alongside other Takara lines, introducing the western world to the '''''[[Micronauts]]''''' franchise in 1977. ''Micronauts'' gained a tie-in comic series from [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] in 1979, which proved popular enough to outlast the toyline. ''Micronauts'' was one of the earliest toylines in the American market to utlise the 3.75-inch figure scale (the first being 1975's ''Adventure People'' by Fisher Price); bolstered by the [[Kenner]] toyline for [[Star Wars (franchise)|some space movie or other]], it became the standard for many lines of the era, and a format for action toys that survives to this day. In particular, Mego's alterations to existing ''Microman'' engineering would come back around to influence ''G.I. Joe'', resulting in the creation of its "''A Real American Hero''" franchise. The impact of ''Microman'' on the global boys' toy market can scarcely be overestimated, despite the fact that ''Microman'' itself is little known outside of Japan.
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===''New Microman'' (1981-1984)===
[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Takara has re-used some of ''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s parts, along with some other new parts, and has reconstructed another ''Microman'', and renamed it ''New Microman''.]]
1981 saw a shake-up for the ''Microman'' line. The transforming mecha aspect of the line was spun off into '''''[[Diaclone]]''''' which, like ''Microman'' before it, was a third-scale miniaturisation of its predecessor. The tiny "Dianaut" pilots inherited the bright colours and chromed heads of ''Henshin Cyborg'' that had since become a hallmark of ''Microman'', and the Cosmo Countach served as inspiration for the "[[Diaclone#Car Robots|Car Robots]]" series toy "No. 1 Countach LSP500S"–predecessor to the Autobot [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], and the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed, according to [[Hasbro]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100513020804/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees (archived)]</ref>

Meanwhile, ''Microman'' was rebranded as ''New Microman'', with a renewed focus on its action figure characters. The story lore that had been building up in the ''Microman'' toy catalogues was streamlined, with renewed emphasis placed on the Microman pilots being refugees from [[Micro Earth]], fighting against the mutated [[Acroyear]]s by joining forces with human children like [[you]]–an alliance facilitated by the Microman characters being at 1:1 scale with their action figures. This unique selling point was especially evident with 1983's "[[Micro Change]]" subseries, which introduced robot figures and vehicles that could transform into ordinary household objects like ''[[Mini Vehicle|Penny Racers]]'', [[Mini-Cassette|audio cassettes]], and, um, [[Megatron (G1)/toys|handguns]].

Takara exhibited their ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' toys at the [[1983]] [[Tokyo Toy Show]], where an anonymous Hasbro representative saw the potential in these transforming robots and, in short order, the toys were reborn in Western markets as '''''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'''''. Takara would soon shutter the ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone'' brands in favour of ''re''importing ''The Transformers'' alongside its tie-in animated series (which the previous lines both lacked).
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===''Micro Millennium'' (1998-2000)===
[[File:Microman Magne Powers catalogue.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb|Before adopting LEDs, ''Magne Powers'' made use of bishie sparkle.]]
Fifteen years after being taken off the market, ''Microman'' returned amidst the hype of the upcoming futuristic-sounding space year [[2000]] (you had to be there) in the form of two distinct series. The ''Replica Microman'' series was aimed at older collectors and consisted of reissued and redecoed molds from ''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heyday. The other series, aimed at children, began life as ''Magne Powers'' before rebranding in its second year as ''LED Powers''. The Microman figures in the ''Powers'' range were all-new designs, though some sets also featured strange appearances from pre-existing ''Transformers'' molds. The toyline was supported by a manga serial in ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' and a 52-episode anime series, with a companion short film released in Japanese cinemas alongside the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals|Metals]]'' episode "[[Cutting Edge|Convoy's Great Transformation!]]" and a ''[[Licca Kayama|Super Doll Licca-chan]]'' short film as part of the ''[[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]]'' anthology.

Unfortunately, the ''Powers'' range underperformed and Takara, which was dealing with financial issues, reduced the size of the line before cancelling it altogether. The ''Replica Microman'' series survived until 2003, but only in the form of limited editions and exclusives to retailers such as [[e-HOBBY]].{{-}}

===''Microman 2003'' (2003-2007)===
[[File:Microman 2004 catalogue.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The invention of "Full Action Bodies" allowed ''Microman'' to become the dopest shit ever.]]
Another new line of figures appeared in [[2003]], appropriately named ''Microman 2003'' and re-envisioned as an adult-oriented collectible. The first series of this toyline, ''Micro Force'', established a new style of body construction proudly advertised as "Full Action Bodies", which featured over thirty points of articulation and interchangeable sets of hands. The line evidently proved enough of a success, and it dropped the ''2003'' from its name, expanding into subsequent years with mech suits, the "Material Force" range of blank figures for customised builds, and licensed crossover toys for popular ''Transformers'' characters like [[Batman]], [[Superman]], [[Evangelion Unit-00|Rei Ayanami]], [[Evangelion Unit-02|Asuka Langley Soryu]], [[Chun-Li]], the [[Predator (alien)|Predator]], and [[Godzilla]] (the figures actually going inside rubber monster suits!) among many others.

Following the Takara/Tomy merger in [[2006]], the ''Microman'' line was put on a brief hiatus. It returned in [[2007]] with the ''Wecker Signa Project'', a series of toys of the characters from the low-budget {{w|tokusatsu}} show ''{{w|Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa}}''. Each release came with a DVD or CD featuring episodes or other media from the show, and heavy focus was put on the unmasked forms of the female heroes, played on the series by {{w|Japanese idol|idols}}. After ''Wecker Signa'', ''Microman'' quietly came to a close, but the design team evidently used the experience with its idol stars to resurrect the "Full Action Bodies" in ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'', as you'll see [[#GT|below]].{{-}}

===''Microman Arts'' (2014-2015)===
[[File:Microman Kantai Collection Kongou.jpeg|right|upright=1|thumb|Yes, you're still on the ''Microman'' page.]]
With TakaraTomy having learned the lesson from the [[GT Sister]]s that {{w|Moe (slang)|moe}} anime girls were the way forward, the ''Microman'' brand resurfaced as ''[https://www.takaratomy-arts.co.jp/specials/hobby/ma/ Microman Arts]'', released by the subsidiary company TakaraTomy A.R.T.S (or T-ARTS). ''Microman Arts'' consisted entirely of highly-detailed recreations of characters from pre-existing brands, including the anime series ''{{w|Love Live! School Idol Project}}'', [[Sega]]'s ''{{w|Project 575|Go! Go! 575}}'', and TakaraTomy's own ''{{w|PriPara}}'', but the most prolific subline by far featured the {{w|Moe anthropomorphism|anthropomorphised}} World War II warship girls of wildly popular browser game ''{{W|Kantai Collection}}''.

After two years from T-ARTS, ''Microman'' came to a close, with not a single chromed head in sight. Despite its long lifespan and history of innovation, there are no apparent plans for a return on the horizon. That said, recent years have given us a full-throated [[Diaclone#The return|''Diaclone'' reboot]] and a revival of the ''[[Micronauts]]'' in comic form – so only time will tell if these little heroes will get their big moment.{{-}}

==Toys==
As a ''Transformers'' Wiki, a full list of all ''Microman'' toys falls rather outside our scope. However, noted below are the toys in ''Microman'' that have directly borrowed from ''Transformers'', alongside convincing cases of the reverse happening.

===''Transformers'' in ''Microman''===
====''Microman: LED Powers''====
{{anchor|MachSpeeder}}
[[File:Microman toy Mach Speeder.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Redeco" feels like a strong word.]]
*'''Mach Speeder with Rider Arthur''' (Micro Bikes, May 18 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-14'''
**''Series 4'': '''Laser Microman'''
**''Accessories:'' LED Rotor Sword
:Part of the ''LED Powers'' "Micro Bikes" assortment, Mach Speeder (マッハスピーダ ''Mahha Supīda'') is a redeco and retool of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Rocket (G2)#Generation 2|Road Rocket]], transforming into a Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. Mach Speeder is predominantly cast in red plastic with gold metallic flake, with black robot parts. The main gimmick of ''LED Powers'' was that each Microman featured an LED bulb in their chest; when their "Energy Pack" backpacks were attached, the bulbs would activate and [[Light-piping|pipe lighting]] through the rest of the figure. As such, the light-up electronics present in Road Rocket were removed for Mach Speeder, and retools were made to the toy's handlebars and buzzsaw weapon to allow ''Microman'' figures to grip them.
:Mach Speeder was packaged with ''Rider Arthur'', who could mount Mach Speeder's vehicle mode and illuminate its "LED Rotor Sword" with his own electronics. This mold was also used to make [[#HyperSpeeder|Hyper Speeder]] below, [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)#Toys|Sideways]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Road Rocket (G2)#Robotmasters|Road Rocket]]. The latter two Transformers retained the retools made for ''Microman'' compatibility (apart from the saw handle), but reinstated the mold's electronics.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MicroBikes.htm More information on Mach Speeder with Rider Arthur at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|RoadBison}}
[[File:Microman toy Roadbison.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, is that [[Throttle (GoBots)|Throttle]]?]]
*'''Road Bison with Rider Walt''' (Micro Bikes, May 18 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-15'''
**''Series 4'': '''Laser Microman'''
**''Accessories:'' LED Muffler Cannon
:The other release in the "Micro Bikes" assortment, Road Bison (ロードバイソン ''Rōdo Baison'') is a redeco and retool of the other ''Generation 2'' Laser Cycle, [[Road Pig (G2)#Generation 2|Road Pig]], transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide touring motorcycle. Road Bison is predominantly silver with red and black highlights and, as with Mach Speeder, features gutted electronics and altered handlebars to allow compatibility with its partner, Rider Walt.
:This mold was also used to make [[#HyperSpeeder|Tornado Bison]] below, ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Axer (G1)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Axer]], and ''Robotmasters'' [[Sideways (RM)#Robotmasters|Double Face]]. Again, the latter two Transformers retained the retooling and reinstated the mold's electronic innards.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MicroBikes.htm More information on Road Bison with Rider Walt at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|MicroTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Micro Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I was hired to take photos, not apply stickers."]]
*'''Micro Trailer with Pilot Edison''' (Micro Trailer, July 19 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 blasters, gun barrel piece, 4 cannons, 2 smokestacks, rifle
:The centrepiece of the "Secret Breaster" theme, the Micro Trailer is a redeco of the [[Action Master]] vehicle [[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]. The trailer is cast predominantly in pearl white and translucent green, with black tyres and mostly gold accessories; a sticker sheet is provided for additional detail. The Micro Trailer retains all of the functionality of the original Armored Convoy; its cab transforms into a "Stealth Jet" mode that can seat one pilot and a gunner, and the trailer unfolds into "Battle HQ Base" mode, revealing battlement positions for more figures. Naturally, the set no longer includes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM|Optimus Prime]], instead coming with Pilot Edison; since Action Masters were about 3.75-inch scale anyway, the vehicle is a good fit for ''Microman'', but even better is that the 2 mm holes in ''Microman'' figures' feet are the same size as those in the Action Masters' soles, allowing them to be pegged into place on the trailer's mounting points.
:Two additional Micro Trailers were available in limited quantities; see [[#DarkTrailer|below]].
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/Microtrailer.htm More information on Micro Trailer with Pilot Edison at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|HyperSpeeder}}
[[File:Microman toy Hiper Speeder and Tornado Bison.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mmm, citrus!]]
*'''Hyper Speeder with Master Microman Laser Arthur and Tornado Bison with Laser Shakunetsu''' (multi-pack, August 2000)
**''ID number:''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''{{fact}}
**''Accessories:'' LED Rotor Sword, LED Muffler Cannon
:Released during the "Secret Breaster" portion of ''LED Powers'', this is a multi-pack gift set exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]]. It contains: "Hyper Speeder" (ハイパースピーダ ''Haipā Supīda'', misspelled as "Hiper Speeder" on the toy), a redeco of Mach Speeder in predominantly translucent lemon yellow with black and translucent orange robot parts and a green-tinted Rotor Sword; Master Microman Laser Arthur, a variant on Mach Speeder's partner Rider Arthur; Tornado Bison (トルネードバイソン ''Torunēdo Baison''), a redeco of Road Bison in predominantly translucent orange with yellow and gold robot parts and a green-tinted Muffler Cannon; and Laser Shakunetsu, a new character created from a combination of winning entries to a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' competition. The two Micro Bikes retain all the functionality of their previous releases.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/toysrusmicrobikes.htm More information on Hyper Speeder with Master Microman Laser Arthur and Tornado Bison with Laser Shakunetsu at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|DarkTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Dark Trailer.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
*'''Dark Trailer with Laser Dark''' (September 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
:This special "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" version of the Micro Trailer was available as a campaign promotion via Takara. Limited to 100 competition prizes worldwide, the "Dark Trailer" is a monochromatic version of the Micro Trailer, replacing the translucent green with opaque black, the other plastics with various shades of grey, and altering the paint applications to more fitting colours; the gold plastic used for most of the weapons remains the same, as does the sticker sheet. Pilot Edison is replaced with an eeeevil repaint, Laser Dark.
:The set might have come in a plain white box with a small explanatory sticker on the side.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/microman-led-power-black-lucky-draw-micro-trailer.1065311/ Pictures of Dark Trailer with Laser Dark from a fan's collection]</ref>{{-}}

{{anchor|FlameTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Flame Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Anybody got $3500?]]
*'''Flame Trailer with Laser Edison''' (September 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
:''Another'' Lucky Draw version of the Micro Trailer, the "Flame Trailer" was limited to 50 competition prizes and, other than replacing the translucent green plastic with translucent red, was much the same as the regular Micro Trailer, down to including the same stickers, the same pilot (under the name "Laser Edison"), and even the same box (if this eBay auction is to be believed<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140038/https://www.ebay.com/itm/304352099893 eBay auction for a pre-owned Flame Trailer (archived)]</ref>).{{-}}

{{anchor|RocketBase}}
[[File:Microman toy Micro Rocket Base.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Not really compatible, but they're making a damn good go of it.]]
*'''Micro Rocket Base with Shining Edison''' (Micro Base, October 27 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-26'''
**''Series 6'': '''Shining Tector'''
:Part of the final series of this iteration of ''Microman'', the Micro Rocket Base is a redeco of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rocket Base#Toys|Rocket Base]], omitting that set's pack-in partner [[Countdown (G1)#The Transformers|Countdown]] as well as the mechanical grabber arm accessory. The Micro Rocket Base is decked out in a striking black, grey, and gold colour scheme, the rocket itself is painted silver with a smokey translucent booster section, and a new sheet of gold, ''Microman''-themed stickers is provided for details.
:The base transforms from a comparatively compact launching pad modelled on the Space Shuttle crawlers, with a gantry tower and a large rocket ship. Both rocket and base unfold into multiple ramps, platforms, and "buildings", along with a small "scout vehicle". Though originally designed for Micromasters, the various seats ''can'' accommodate ''Microman'' figures, though no concessions are made to make the set more compatible with the rest of the line. The set is bundled with a green Microman named Shining Edison.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/rocketbase.htm More information on Micro Rocket Base with Shining Edison at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|GoldRocket}}
[[File:Microman toy Gold Rocket Base.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Seriously, this is the best photo we could get of this thing.]]
*'''Gold Rocket Base'''? (Micro Base, November 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-26'''
**''Series 6'': '''Shining Tector'''
:A Lucky Draw version of the base, possibly known as "Gold Rocket Base"<ref>[https://www.micromanforever.com/2000LEDPremiums.htm "Shining Promotion Prize (11/00) (...) Gold Rocket Base (50 prizes)"]</ref>, was available as a campaign prize, limited to 50 pieces. Presented in an unchanged box from the original release, this version of the Rocket Base replaced the black plastic with white, and presumably featured other changes. Information is really scarce.{{toystub}}

===''Microman'' in ''Transformers''===
====''Beast Wars'' (Japan)====
[[File:BWJ VolcBase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The dimensional adventure game of pitfalls and perils!]]
*'''Volcano Showdown: Armor VS Snapper''' (Vs Playset, [[1997]])
**''ID number:'' '''VS-X1'''
**''Accessories'': Scenery mat, red ball (x8), cannon, cannon platform, cage segments, back panel
:Available only in the [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|Japanese version of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline]], the [[Volcano Base#Toys|Volcano Base]] is part of the "Volcano Showdown" (火山の対決 ''Kazan no Taiketsu'') versus set also containing [[Armordillo#VSX1|Armor]] and [[Snapper#VSX1|Snapper]].
:The volcano itself has a battery operated feature; when loaded with the included red balls, the volcano has an "erupting" feature where it causes the red balls to pop out the top of it and roll down the molded cascading slides on its face. A constructible cage can attach to the side of the volcano in addition to a large cannon platform which can also launch the included red balls. Also included is a thin plastic mat with earthen scenery printed on it that is intended to be placed underneath the whole set.
:Due to the scale of various sculpted details on the Volcano Base and its general incompatibility with the two figures it comes with, it has been hypothesised that this playset was originally slated for an abandoned ''Microman'' line.{{-}}

====''Beast Wars II''====
*'''Diver & Niagara Base''' (March [[1998]])
**''ID number'': '''X-2'''
**''Accessories'': Two cannons, missiles (x5), leaves (x7), play mat
:Released exclusively as part of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII|Beast Wars II]]'' with [[Diver (BW)#Toys|Diver]], the [[Niagara Base#Toys|Niagara Base]] is a playset of a plastic mountain. It has multiple tree plumes, two projectile-launching cannons and a Venus fly-trap (with a pressure panel that causes it to snap shut when pressed) that can be attached in various ports on the mountain. Also included with the playset is a plastic play mat with water and Earth terrain printed on it to place underneath the playset. An identical play mat was included with the Volcano Base playset.
:The mountain itself has no molded water details or paint operations, but instead has a divot on top which is intended to be filled with ''actual'' water which collects in a molded basin at the bottom of the mountain, to emulate an actual waterfall.
:Though we lack official confirmation, the Niagara Base has long been reported to be a recommissioned toy from a ''Microman'' line. At the very least, it clearly wasn't designed with contemporary ''Transformers'' toys in mind, not even Basic-sized ones, as the base interior is designed around a considerably smaller scale of figure.
::*''[http://tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Diver/diver.htm More information on the Niagara Base (with Diver) at TFU.info]''

[[File:BWII-toy TakoTank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know about the Octorok, right? All you have to do is deflect that rock it spits out.]]
*'''Ikard & Tako Tank''' (October 1998)
**''ID number'': '''X-5'''
**''Accessories'': motorcycle, 6 missiles, pump
:Part of the ninth wave of ''Beast Wars II'' toys, the [[Tako Tank#Toys|Tako Tank]] is a large mechanical octopus, packaged with its pilot, [[Ikard#Toys|Ikard]]. Twin puppet-rods in the back give control of the front two tentacles, which are made of a soft rubbery plastic, and are also one of the most fun play-features in ''Transformers'' ever. A plunger in the back runs through the body, which activates a removable pump in the tank's "mouth". A small wheel behind each "eye" allows them to spin in concert, though for what purpose is unknown.
:The tank-head splits open to reveal a removable motorcycle Basic-scaled toys can ride. This bike has two flip-around spring-loaded missile launchers, featuring small pegs that are compatible with the [[Claw Jaw#Toys|Claw Jaw]]/[[Scuba#Toys|Scuba]] mold's tentacle-hands. The wheel assembly can serve as either a traditional land-based vehicle or swivel and tilt to perform as a hoverbike. The launchers fold up into the bike's rider compartment for storage inside the Tako Tank, so the Tank cannot be "piloted" in this form; however, once the bike is deployed, there is room to seat a Basic-scaled figure in the left-over socket to pilot the tank body, plus a nice window for them to look out of.
:Like the Niagara Base, there is speculation that the Tako Tank was originally an unreleased ''Microman'' concept. This may explain the bike's dubious-at-best compatibility with its pilots and why – uncharacteristically for Transformers toys by that time – there was no mode that could store all the missiles at once.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Ikard/ikard.htm More information on the Tako Tank (with Ikard) at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''Super Link''====
[[File:En-toy Kicker-TakSS03.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|KICKER KICKER YOUR ELBOWS KICKER]]
*'''Kicker''' (March 25 2004)
*'''SL Grand Convoy and Kicker''' (2004)
*'''Kicker Energon Edition''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-14''' (Kicker), '''SS-03''' (SL Grand Convoy set)
**''Accessories:'' Energon Sword, chestplate, backpack, belt, Destron Clone Sword (SL Grand Convoy set only)
:Part of the fourth wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' toyline, the [[Kicker Jones#Energon|first Kicker toy]] is based on the ''Microman 2003'' body construction. He is super-posable, and his parts are fully interchangeable with other ''Microman'' figures. He is armed with a small, non-transforming silver version of the [[Energon Saber]] (which is also compatible with [[5 mm post]]-holes), plus his torso armor and belt are removable.
:A [[Kicker Jones#GrandConvoy|second version of Kicker]] (pictured) was available as part of the limited-edition "Transformer X Microman Anniversary Set", celebrating the 30th anniversary of ''Microman'' and the 20th anniversary of ''Transformers'' in Japan, alongside an exclusive variant of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Kicker2pack|Optimus Prime]]. This set also includes a pale-gold-chromed version of the Energon Saber accessory, as well as a chromed "[[Energon Sword|Destron Clone Sword]]" exclusive to this set.
:A [[Kicker Jones#EnergonEdition|third and final Kicker]] was available as part of a Lucky Draw competition, limited to 100 pieces. He also comes with a red-chromed Energon Saber accessory. Contest entries were found in the ''Super Link'' soundtrack CD and the first three volumes of the ''Super Link'' DVD and the prize winners were announced in August 2004.
:This toy is notorious for being ''incredibly'' breakable, with the knee and elbow joints in particular made up of thin pieces of hard plastic. The two-pack version uses clear-black plastic rather than opaque for these pieces, making it ''even more'' susceptible to breaking with even moderate pressure. The "Energon Edition" version is also cast in translucent plastic, in this case red with orange paint applications. With reports of even the standard version already having been broken when ''mint in box'', let's hope you didn't pay aftermarket prices for the Lucky Draw figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Kicker/kicker.htm More information on Kicker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivKicker/kicker.htm More information on Anniversary Kicker at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''Robotmasters''====
[[Image:ArsenalForceWeapons.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The Arsenal Force weapons are the new-mold, sprued-together Decepticon solitarium accessories that can combine, and are not to be confused with the new-mold, sprued-together not-solitarium Autobot weapons that don't combine, or the new-mold, not-sprued-together Decepticon solitarium accessories that combine with each other but not explicitly the rest. It's all very simple.]]
{{main|Solitarium#Toys}}
*'''Wrecker Hook''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-04''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Air Hunter''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-06''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Wingstun''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-08''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Psycho-Orb''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-09''', July 15, 2004)
:Most of the Decepticons in the first wave of the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)#Toys|Robotmasters]]'' toyline came with a [[solitarium]] (read: translucent plastic) accessory that could combine to form the [[Arsenal Force]] weapon. These toys were [[Tow-Line (RID)#Robotmasters|Wrecker Hook]], [[Air Hunter#Robotmasters|Air Hunter]], [[Wingstun#Robotmasters|Wingstun]], and [[Psycho-Orb#Robotmasters|Psycho-Orb]], and they came with the [[Boost Hammer]], Sacred-Cut Sword '[[Gazan]]', [[Jamming Trident]], and [[Calamity Defenser]] respectively. This is notable since all four toys were redecoes, meaning the new tooling for the Arsenal Force pieces had to come from ''somewhere''... and since the abruptly-cancelled final portion of ''LED Powers'', "Shining Tector", was focussed around translucent plastic weapons that could combine to form bigger weapons and armour, ''and'' the solitarium parts feature identical handles to the ''LED Powers'' accessories, it was not hard to speculate that their origin lay in ''Microman''.
:Each of these four weapons were also redecoed multiple times; see the main [[solitarium]] page for more information.

*'''Ligier''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-03''', July 15, 2004)
*'''R-Blade''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-05''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Bound Rogue''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-07''', July 15, 2004)
:Three more new-mold weapons were included with three Autobots from the first wave of the toyline. They are not explicitly referred to as being made of solitarium, but if you strip off that [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome coat]] they're covered in, you'll find the same translucent green plastic as the Arsenal Force weapons. Later redecoes, also listed on the main solitarium page, make clear that they must be part of the same sprue or mold set as the first four accessories. The three weapons are [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Ligier]]'s JS Laser Gun, [[R-Blade#Robotmasters|R-Blade]]'s Flare Gun, and [[Bound Rogue#Robotmasters|Bound Rogue]]'s Type 93; all three share the same handles that suggest they were designed for ''Microman''.

*'''Smokesniper''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-13''', September 9, 2004)
*'''Gigant Bomb''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-14''', September 9, 2004)
:Another two solitarium weapon molds were released during ''Robotmasters'': [[Smokesniper#Robotmasters|Smokesniper]]'s [[Radial Pod]] and [[Gigant Bomb#Robotmasters|Gigant Bomb]]'s [[Pulverizer]]. While not officially part of the Arsenal Force, they could be attached with some creativity. They also feature the same size handles as the other solitarium weapons, again suggesting a ''Microman'' heritage. These two weapons were not redecoed.{{-}}

====''Collector's Edition''====
[[File:G1-toy GaMede.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|The last gasp of {{w|bishonen}} before ''Microman'' went moe.]]
*'''Magnificus & Ga'mede''' ([[2005]])
**''ID number'': '''68'''
**''Accessories'': 2-piece "Photon Armor" bandolier, holster, gauntlet, "Magno Gun" pistol, "Photon Wave Rifle", "High Frequency Machete", six pairs of hands, hand-rack, ''Microman'' stand

: Available only with the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] [[Magnificus (G1)#Toys|Magnificus]], ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[Ga'mede#Toys|Ga'mede]] is a [[redeco]] of the ''Microman'' 2004 series [https://www.micromanforever.com/2004KMSP02.htm Microman "Walter"]. He is a ''super''-posable 3 3/4-inch action figure, and has six pairs of interchangeable hands for different poses and weapons (two clenched fists, two splayed palms, two flat palms, and three different pairs of gripping hands), and includes a mini "rack" to store the ten hands not plugged into the figure's wrists. Unlike regular modern ''Microman'' figures, his head is painted rather than chrome silver. Since he's roughly the same size as the 1980s ''Microman'' figures, he can pilot Magnificus's tank mode just as the original figures could.

: He comes with an unchromed-black set of the weapons and wearable accessories from the ''Microman 2003'' series MF1-01 Commander Microman: a machinegun that can attach to his bandolier's back (albeit a bit loosely), a pistol with leg-holster, and a machete that clips into a wrist-gauntlet. He also comes with a ''Microman'' stand to help him stay upright, though only one of the footpegs on it is sized to this style of ''Microman'' figure.

:Much like Kicker, this set celebrates the shared history of Takara's ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'' lines, pairing a ''Microman'' toy that homages various Japanese '70s/'80s sci-fi style shows with a reproduction of a Transformer in its original ''[[Micro Change]]'' coloration.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Gamede/gamede.htm More information on Ga'mede at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''GT''====
[[File:GT Anna.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|And I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-01''', May 25, 2013)
*'''GT-R Saber''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-02''', May 25, 2013)
*'''GT-R Megatron''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-03''', July 17, 2013)
*'''GT-R Maximus''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-04''', September 28, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[DOGMASK]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'' was a small franchise produced by TakaraTomy in co-operation with the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. This somewhat whimsical series depicted a [[micro-continuity]] in which faction leaders from ''Transformers'' series past are reimagined as grand tourer racing cars. Each Transformer was paired with a ''Microman''-based {{w|race queen}}, featuring a high amount of articulation, interchangeable sets of hands for multiple poses, and outfits based on real life race sponsors. They were retooled and redecoed from the 2005 ''Microman'' "[https://micromanforever.com/2005El.htm Micro Sister]" body by the mold's original ''Microman'' designer [[DOGMASK]].<ref>Article on ''Transformers GT'' in [[Transformers Generations 2013]], p. 34</ref>
:GT-R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GT|Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#GT|Maximus]] are partnered with [[Misaki#GT|Misaki]], [[Anna#GT|Anna]], [[Noa#GT|Noa]], and [[Hiiro#GT|Hiiro]] respectively.{{-}}

===Honourable mentions===
====''Microman''====
{{anchor|Escargot}}
[[File:Microman toy Escargot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Straxus strikes fear into the sparks of his enemies at 0.048 kilometres per hour.]]
*'''Escargot''' (Mecha-Cosmo, 1975)
**''ID number:'' '''No.1'''
**''Series:'' '''Project Victory'''
:Part of the "Project Victory" series' "Mecha-Cosmo" assortment, the Escargot is spherical vehicle with battery-powered, motorised wheels. The Escargot is named after its snail-like shape when its two wheel-on-stalk accessories are pegged onto the front. Its bubble cockpit seats two Micromen (not included), and its modular construction allows it to be reconfigured into a radar tower, or a battle chariot, or whatever your creative mind can come up with.
:The comic story "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel]]" made use of the Escargot's design as transportation for the [[Precursor World]] version of [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] who – in homage to his [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel The Transformers comics|Marvel UK appearances]] – had been rendered a disembodied head in a jar.
::*''[https://micromanforever.com/escargot.htm More information on Escargot at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|MicroKnight}}
[[File:MicroKnightMC11.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Visionaries|Knights]] of the [[Star Power|Magical Light]]!]]
*'''Micro Knight''' (1979)
**''ID number:'' '''MC-11'''
**''Series:'' '''Police Keeper'''
**''Accessories:'' Pulsar Gun, Energy Backpack, Police Keeper Shield
:Released as part of the "Police Keeper" series, the Micro Knights were a range of Micromen in the style of medieval suits of armour, featuring a high level of sculpted detail and almost covered in chrome, save for the characteristic Microman white gloves. Two waves of Micro Knights were produced, with each individual toy differentiated only by colour and ID number.
:The Micro Knights – the second wave especially – proved difficult to find during the toyline's lifespan; like many ''Microman'' toys, they saw a reissue in the ''Replica Microman'' series in 2000, which also added a handful of new variations to the Knights' ranks.
:The manga "[[God Neptune comic 1]]" [[Repurposing|repurposed]] the blue Micro Knight, ID number MC-11, as the original body of the drone that would be reformatted into [[Magna Convoy]].
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MCXmicroknight.htm More information on the Micro Knights at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}
{{-}}

{{anchor|GiantRobo}}
[[File:Microman Giant Robo G-1.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Not to be confused with Giant Robo G-2, which features bright colours and rap music.]]
*'''Giant Robo G-1''' (1979, cancelled)
**''Series:'' '''Rescue Team'''
{{toydesigner|[[Tsutomu Inoue]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>''Takara SF Land'' by [[Kōji Igarashi]], p49.</ref>
:Intended for release in the "Rescue Team" series, a resin prototype of the Giant Robo G-1 appeared for solicitation in the 1979 edition of the ''Takara General Catalog'', the company's periodical for potential vendors and other toy industry professionals. G-1 was intended to be a line centrepiece, pulling out all the stops: in addition to the traditional cockpit for a Microman figure as expected of larger toys, it was intended to include a compartment for the pilot's accessories, a motorised walking gimmick, radio control functionality, and even a voice changer. After being passed over for ''Microman'' proper, the design bounced around the Takara offices until it saw release in 1980 (sans about half the gimmicks from the original pitch) as the [[Diaclone#Early Diaclone|Great Robot Base]], the flagship release and mascot of the nascent mecha-focused spin-off line ''[[Diaclone]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The large robot's transformation mechanism was based on the prototype for the unreleased Microman toy, Giant Robo G-1. This robot would later evolve into Diaclone Robot Base.|link=https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1631449712376315904|site= Twitter|name=Koji Igarashi in p.104 of ''Diaclone World Guide'', translated by Necronomitron|year=2023|month=03|day=03}}</ref>
:Starting with "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic]]", the appearance of the Giant Robo G-1 was used as the [[Statue of The One]], an effigy of the Precursor World's [[The One|legendary creator]].{{-}}

====''New Microman''====
{{anchor|Bulsonic}}
[[File:Microman toy Bulsonic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'd love to see the face of [[#Microman Arts (2014-2015)|one of the moe anime girls]] peering out of this.]]
*'''Bulsonic (Blue Type) with M009 Kenji''' (Armored Suit DX, January 1983)
**''ID number:'' '''DX3'''
**''Series:'' '''Micro Robot'''
:The third and final release in the "Micro Robot" Armored Suit range, and the only one to carry the "DX" suffix, Bulsonic is a large suit of power armour that transforms into a space jet. In robot mode, a Microman pilot can be housed in Bulsonic's chest, with their face being visible behind the clear plastic screen at the front of Bulsonic's helmet. Bulsonic was available in "Blue Type" (pictured), "Red Type" (which inverted the red/blue colour layout), and "Real Type", the latter of which was a military green version and included an additional plastic sprue with landing gear and other accoutrements for buyers to customise the toy into looking more realistic. Each Bulsonic came with a variant of the Microman M009 Kenji; Blue Type's was yellow, Red Type's was light blue, and Real Type's was dark green. Bulsonic also happens to hold the distinction of being the last ''Microman'' toy designed before the line refocussed into ''[[Micro Change]]''.
:The "[[Metrowars]]" manga depicted a minor [[virtual redeco]] of the Blue Type Bulsonic as a body for [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] – giving him a blue helmet and more of a suggestion of a face than the clear screen of the ''Microman'' toy – in reference to a long-standing Japanese fandom theory that Straxus' original Marvel design was based on Bulsonic in the first place.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/ASDXbulsonic.htm More information on Bulsonic at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

====''Replica Microman''====
{{anchor|Arcee}}
[[File:Microman toy Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Forget the [[Arcee (Animated)#Toys|teacher]] and the [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|bike]] and the [[Arcee (G1)/toys#BotCon2001|spider]], ''this'' is the first toy of Arcee.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''M18X'''
**''Accessories:'' Angelic Wings
:Originally released in the 1977 ''Microman Command'' line, the "Lady Command" range was an assortment of female Microman pilots in vibrant colours, each of whom had a name beginning with "A" – Ann, Alice, Annie, and Ai.<ref>[https://www.micromanforever.com/M18X.htm 1977 Lady Command series at micromanforever.com]</ref> Being girl toys in a boy's line, the Lady Command were produced in smaller numbers than other figures; their rarity made them a perfect candidate to appear in the ''Replica Microman'' series of reissues in November 1999. As with the Micro Knights, this allowed for additional variants and new members to join the Lady Command ranks.
:One such new member was produced as a Lucky Draw figure in conjunction with the publishing group Kodansha and their then-new guidebook, "The Official Guide to Takara SF Land", which paid tribute to the various sci-fi toylines by Takara over the years. In tribute to the shared history of ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'', this new Lady Command figure was named Arcee – though whether or not she represents [[Arcee (G1)|"our" Arcee]] or is simply named for her is unknown.
:Arcee is a redeco of the standard Lady Command body in white, with gold chromed limbs and a silver head. She includes a pair of "Angelic Wings" which can peg into her back, though their official placement is in the sides of her thighs (just go with it). Arcee came in an all-white version of the standard Lady Command packaging: a capsule in the shape of the [[Statue of Liberty]] (again, just go with it). Only five Arcees were produced.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/sflandprize.htm More information on Arcee at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

==Fiction==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
[[Image:DreamMixRobotman.jpg|right|200px|thumb|It's roomier in there than you'd think.]]
As part of [[DreamMix TV]]'s attempt to pull in more ratings, [[M121 Mason]] was invited to battle bunches of other beings, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], on the television show ''[[World Fighters]]''. Mason could summon the help of [[Robotman]], and some battles even took place on [[Micro Earth]]. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Microman Inn]] was an establishment in [[Warsaw]], [[Indiana]], across the road from the [[Acroyear (motel)|Acroyear motel]]. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} Presumably, they have something of a rivalry.

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Wyatt Toys]] advertised ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''Microman'' toys for sale in the [[Detroit Powell Press]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.micromanforever.com/main.htm Microman Forever (English fansite)]
*[http://www.edit.ne.jp/~sashida/MICROMAN/micro.html Microman Maniacs (Japanese fansite)]
*[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/ Micro-Earth (Japanese fansite)]

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==Diaclone TV Magazine manga 1980–1982==
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|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1980
|Title=くるったコンピューターがだした指令は、人間がりだった!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊いよいよ行動開始! ねずみ隊員をめちゃめちゃにやっつけろ!
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=April 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ねずみ軍団のしゅうげきに、ロボットベース出動!たたかえ、ダイアクロン隊! だけど、へんな人がまじって、たたかいは大こんらん!
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=May 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊、出動せよ!てきロボットはてごわいぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=June 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どじなスパイがあらわれた!ダイアクロン隊出動!
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=July 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊のくんれん中に、超音波ロボットあらわる!
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=August 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=読者のかんがえた悪役ロボットが、大暴れするぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=September 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊がもうとっくん?
|EpisodeNumber=8
|OriginalAirDate=October 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=むかしの人のとうとい教えを、実戦にいかすぞ!(ねずみ軍団) チームワークのよさなら、だれにもまけないぞ!(ダイアクロン隊)
|EpisodeNumber=9
|OriginalAirDate=November 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=つよいさそり形ロボットが大あばれ!あやうしダイアクロン隊!
|EpisodeNumber=10
|OriginalAirDate=December 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=真吾君たちがみつけた、すばらしい家って、なんとあのダイアトレインだったんだ!
|EpisodeNumber=11
|OriginalAirDate=January 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=お正月で、ねずみ軍団はうかれているぞ。チャンスだ、しのびこめ。とおもったが・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=12
|OriginalAirDate=February 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=先月号で、てきの基地にもぐりこんだまま、まだでられないよお!
|EpisodeNumber=13
|OriginalAirDate=March 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=新型ロボット、ダイアアタッカーのしゅつげきだぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=14
|OriginalAirDate=April 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=春、ダイアクロン隊も、ぶじ、新学期をむかえた・・・とおもったら・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=15
|OriginalAirDate=May 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ワルダー星人がせめてきた!ダイアクロン隊、いきまーす!
|EpisodeNumber=16
|OriginalAirDate=June 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=雨のきせつ。でも、おちびさんたちは、雨にもまけずにがんばってます!
|EpisodeNumber=17
|OriginalAirDate=July 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=七月と言えば、たなばた。はりきってかざりつけようぜ!
|EpisodeNumber=18
|OriginalAirDate=August 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まちにまった夏休み、せっかく、せみとりにいこうとしたのに・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=19
|OriginalAirDate=September 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まっくろにひやけしたみんなの顔にまじって、まだ休みぼけの声が・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=20
|OriginalAirDate=October 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=スポーツの秋!なにごとも、毎日のトレーニングが大切なのだよ!
|EpisodeNumber=21
|OriginalAirDate=November 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=花火もあがり、運動会のはじまりだ!はりきっていくぞー!
|EpisodeNumber=22
|OriginalAirDate=December 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どこかへかくれてしまった三人組。なにかをたくらんだようだが・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=23
|OriginalAirDate=January 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊とワルダー星人のさいごのたたかいが、いま、はじまる!
|EpisodeNumber=24
|OriginalAirDate=February 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Diaclone story cards (Menko) 1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 1 地球に復路の魔の手が道る！
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 2 ワルダー軍団の攻要だ！
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 3 ダイアクロン隊反撃開始!
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 4 敵メカ「ワルダロス」をたたけ!
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 5 第3次アタック隊緊急出動!
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 6 NEWタイプ変化ロボ登場!
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 7 《ロボット要塞X》いに完成!
|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= Story No. 8 ダイアクロン隊、総攻撃開始!
|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= レスキュー隊会員証
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==TV Kun magazine supplement 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1983
|Title= 2大おもちゃひみつ大会カーロボット & チョロQ
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Change Squadron Car Robots TV Kun manga 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1983
|Title= たんじょう、カーロボットのまき
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=April 1983
|Title= げきとう、フェアレディZのまき
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=May 1983
|Title= フリーゾンエネルギーのひみつのまき
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=June 1983
|Title= カーロボット、やぶれるのまき
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=July 1983
|Title= フリーゾン強化大作戦のまき
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= サブタイトル無し
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Future City Defense cards 1983==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.1: Car Robots No. 7 Fairlady Z 280Z
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.2: Car Robots No. 9 City Turbo
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.3: Car Robots No. 10 Fire Engine
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.4: Car Robots No. 11 Fairlady Z Racing Type
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.5: Car Robots No. 12 J59 Jeep
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.6: Car Robots No. 13 Police Car Fairlady Z
|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.7: Car Robots No. 14 Porsche 935 Turbo
|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.8: Car Robots No. 16 F-1 Ligier JS11
|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.9: Trainrobo No. 1 Tokaido Shinkansen (Mach Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.10: Trainrobo No. 2 EF65 Blue Train (Night Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=10

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.11: Trainrobo No. 3 Tohoku / Joetsu Shinkansen (Snow Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=11

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.12: Trainrobo No. 4 Tokai 153 Type Express Train (Storm Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=12

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.13: Trainrobo No. 5 Limited 485 Series Tokyu Garden City Line (Plain Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=13

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.14: Trainrobo No. 6 DE10 Series Diesel Engine (Power Rider)
|EpisodeNumber=14

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=August 1983
|Title= Card No.15: JetRobo F-15 Eagle (Fighter Jet Type)
|EpisodeNumber=15

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

==Kodansha Toy Book Series 1983–1985==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=October 17 1983
|Title= しゅつげきカーロボット
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= だいけっせん! カーロボット
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=December 7 1983
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= がったい！トレインロボ
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= とべ！たたかえ！ジェットきロボ
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=February 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= つよいぞ！けんせつしゃロボ
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=June 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= すごいぞ！きょうりゅうロボ
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=July 7 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= 装甲合体パワードコンボイ
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Kodansha Pocket Color Encyclopedia Series 1984–1985==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=January 7 1984
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん１
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん2
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=February 17 1984
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= カーロボット大ずかん3
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=February 17 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title= ダイアクロン大ずかん
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=August 7 1985
|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

==Diaclone telephone service==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= ワルダー軍団逆襲編
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 恐竜ロボ誕生編
|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 建設車ロボ誕生編
|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= トリプルチェンジャー紹介編
|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=
|Title= 恐竜ロボ出動編
|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Training
}}
|}

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2023-11-06T03:38:47Z

Alpha Trihard: Notes

===Takara history section===
The earliest start for Takara (タカラ) was as the ”Satō Manufacturing Plant (佐藤加工所)”, founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1953]]. By [[1955]], Satō had been successful enough to create “Satō Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (有限会社佐藤ビニール工業所)” in the Takaramachi (宝町) neighborhood of Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (葛飾区). After moving to the nearby Aoto (青砥) neighborhood, the company’s name was changed to “Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社宝ビニール工業所)”, in honor of the neighborhood where they started. At first, the name "Takara" was written in kanji: "宝", just like their old neighborhood. This would make them "Treasure Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd." at the time. The company would change their name several more times over the next couple years, first to "Takara Vinyl Industries Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラビニール工業所)" (now in katakana), and finally just “Takara Co. Ltd. (株式会社タカラ)” in 1966. As their early names imply, for much of this period Takara specialized in creating toys made from vinyl sheeting, such as floating pool toys and other inflatables.

Takara’s first big success was 1960, when they became the manufacturer of an inflatable vinyl toy distributed by Tsukudaya Toys (later Tsukuda Co.), called "Tree-Climbing Winky" (木のぼりウィンキー). In the summer of 1960, the toy became an enormous pop culture fad, appearing in tv shows, comics, and was even mentioned in songs. The doll had a very simple design, so knock-offs soon became widespread. Tsukudaya Toys took out newspaper advertisements reminding customers to "Look for the Tsukudaya Bell Mark" on the toy, to assure it was authentic.

In the first six months alone Tree-Climbing Winky had sold over 2.4 million units, and was even exported for sale in other countries, such as Denmark, and the United States. This financial success gave Takara the ability to separate from their deal with Tsukudaya, and strike out on their own to design, market, and sell toys as a distributor, instead of acting as a manufacturer for other toy companies.

Takara decided to drop the name "Tree-Climbing Winky", and officially adopt the nickname most consumers knew the toy by: "Dakko-chan (ダッコちゃん / だっこちゃん)". Takara took Dakko-chan as their logo, instructing customers to "Look for the Dakko-chan mark", to ensure an item’s quality. It would remain their logo for 30 years, until it was removed in [[1990]].

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Alpha Trihard: Information resource

__TOC__
==Diaclone manga: TV Magazine 1980–1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!Title!!Publication date
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1980
|Title=くるったコンピューターがだした指令は、人間がりだった!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊いよいよ行動開始! ねずみ隊員をめちゃめちゃにやっつけろ!
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=April 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ねずみ軍団のしゅうげきに、ロボットベース出動!たたかえ、ダイアクロン隊! だけど、へんな人がまじって、たたかいは大こんらん!
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=May 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊、出動せよ!てきロボットはてごわいぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=June 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どじなスパイがあらわれた!ダイアクロン隊出動!
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=July 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊のくんれん中に、超音波ロボットあらわる!
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=August 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=読者のかんがえた悪役ロボットが、大暴れするぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=September 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊がもうとっくん?
|EpisodeNumber=8
|OriginalAirDate=October 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=むかしの人のとうとい教えを、実戦にいかすぞ!(ねずみ軍団) チームワークのよさなら、だれにもまけないぞ!(ダイアクロン隊)
|EpisodeNumber=9
|OriginalAirDate=November 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=つよいさそり形ロボットが大あばれ!あやうしダイアクロン隊!
|EpisodeNumber=10
|OriginalAirDate=December 1980
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=真吾君たちがみつけた、すばらしい家って、なんとあのダイアトレインだったんだ!
|EpisodeNumber=11
|OriginalAirDate=January 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=お正月で、ねずみ軍団はうかれているぞ。チャンスだ、しのびこめ。とおもったが・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=12
|OriginalAirDate=February 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=先月号で、てきの基地にもぐりこんだまま、まだでられないよお!
|EpisodeNumber=13
|OriginalAirDate=March 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=新型ロボット、ダイアアタッカーのしゅつげきだぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=14
|OriginalAirDate=April 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=春、ダイアクロン隊も、ぶじ、新学期をむかえた・・・とおもったら・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=15
|OriginalAirDate=May 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ワルダー星人がせめてきた!ダイアクロン隊、いきまーす!
|EpisodeNumber=16
|OriginalAirDate=June 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=雨のきせつ。でも、おちびさんたちは、雨にもまけずにがんばってます!
|EpisodeNumber=17
|OriginalAirDate=July 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=七月と言えば、たなばた。はりきってかざりつけようぜ!
|EpisodeNumber=18
|OriginalAirDate=August 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まちにまった夏休み、せっかく、せみとりにいこうとしたのに・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=19
|OriginalAirDate=September 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まっくろにひやけしたみんなの顔にまじって、まだ休みぼけの声が・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=20
|OriginalAirDate=October 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=スポーツの秋!なにごとも、毎日のトレーニングが大切なのだよ!
|EpisodeNumber=21
|OriginalAirDate=November 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=花火もあがり、運動会のはじまりだ!はりきっていくぞー!
|EpisodeNumber=22
|OriginalAirDate=December 1981
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どこかへかくれてしまった三人組。なにかをたくらんだようだが・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=23
|OriginalAirDate=January 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊とワルダー星人のさいごのたたかいが、いま、はじまる!
|EpisodeNumber=24
|OriginalAirDate=February 1982
|ShortSummary=Training
}}

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Alpha Trihard: test-1

__TOC__
==ダイアクロン漫画TVマガジン 1980–1982==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; width: 100%;"
|-
!#!!名前!!日付
{{Episode list
|OriginalAirDate=March 1980
|Title=くるったコンピューターがだした指令は、人間がりだった!
|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊いよいよ行動開始! ねずみ隊員をめちゃめちゃにやっつけろ!
|EpisodeNumber=2
|OriginalAirDate=April 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ねずみ軍団のしゅうげきに、ロボットベース出動!たたかえ、ダイアクロン隊! だけど、へんな人がまじって、たたかいは大こんらん!
|EpisodeNumber=3
|OriginalAirDate=May 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊、出動せよ!てきロボットはてごわいぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=4
|OriginalAirDate=June 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どじなスパイがあらわれた! ダイアクロン隊出動!
|EpisodeNumber=5
|OriginalAirDate=July 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊のくんれん中に、超音波ロボットあらわる!
|EpisodeNumber=6
|OriginalAirDate=August 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=読者のかんがえた悪役ロボットが、大暴れするぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=7
|OriginalAirDate=September 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊がもうとっくん?
|EpisodeNumber=8
|OriginalAirDate=October 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=むかしの人のとうとい教えを、実戦にいかすぞ! (ねずみ軍団) チームワークのよさなら、だれにもまけないぞ! (ダイアクロン隊)
|EpisodeNumber=9
|OriginalAirDate=November 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=つよいさそり形ロボットが大あばれ!あやうしダイアクロン隊!
|EpisodeNumber=10
|OriginalAirDate=December 1980
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=真吾君たちがみつけた、すばらしい家って、なんとあのダイアトレインだったんだ!
|EpisodeNumber=11
|OriginalAirDate=January 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=お正月で、ねずみ軍団はうかれているぞ。チャンスだ、しのびこめ。とおもったが・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=12
|OriginalAirDate=February 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=先月号で、てきの基地にもぐりこんだまま、まだでられないよお!
|EpisodeNumber=13
|OriginalAirDate=March 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=新型ロボット、ダイアアタッカーのしゅつげきだぞ!
|EpisodeNumber=14
|OriginalAirDate=April 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=春、ダイアクロン隊も、ぶじ、新学期をむかえた・・・とおもったら・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=15
|OriginalAirDate=May 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ワルダー星人がせめてきた!ダイアクロン隊、いきまーす!
|EpisodeNumber=16
|OriginalAirDate=June 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=雨のきせつ。でも、おちびさんたちは、雨にもまけずにがんばってます!
|EpisodeNumber=17
|OriginalAirDate=July 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=七月と言えば、たなばた。はりきってかざりつけようぜ!
|EpisodeNumber=18
|OriginalAirDate=August 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まちにまった夏休み、せっかく、せみとりにいこうとしたのに・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=19
|OriginalAirDate=September 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=まっくろにひやけしたみんなの顔にまじって、まだ休みぼけの声が・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=20
|OriginalAirDate=October 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=スポーツの秋!なにごとも、毎日のトレーニングが大切なのだよ!
|EpisodeNumber=21
|OriginalAirDate=November 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=花火もあがり、運動会のはじまりだ!はりきっていくぞー!
|EpisodeNumber=22
|OriginalAirDate=December 1981
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=どこかへかくれてしまった三人組。なにかをたくらんだようだが・・・・。
|EpisodeNumber=23
|OriginalAirDate=January 1982
|ShortSummary=
}}

{{Episode list
|Title=ダイアクロン隊とワルダー星人のさいごのたたかいが、いま、はじまる!
|EpisodeNumber=24
|OriginalAirDate=February 1982
|ShortSummary=
}}
|}

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2023-11-05T08:06:30Z

Alpha Trihard:

「それらすべて」

In [[Fandom|fan terminology]], '''pre-''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''''' is an umbrella term for the ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toylines, as well as for the original, non-''Transformers''-branded versions of such toys as [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Jetfire]] and the [[Mini-spy#Toys|Mini-spies]]; all of which originally made up the entirety of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] for (roughly) the first [[1984|two]] [[1985|years]] of its run. Some of these figures also sported different color schemes than their more well-known ''Transformers'' counterparts. In many instances, future [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] of these figures or new toys of those characters would be [[redeco]]ed to [[homage]] the pre-''Transformers'' color schemes originally unused in the ''Transformers'' [[Franchises|franchise]].

By [[1986]], almost all of the pre-''Transformers'' toy-molds that made up the original ''Transformers'' toyline had started to trickle out in favor of the all-new molds based on [[Floro Dery]]'s concept artwork designed for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', though, a few [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|unutilized ''Diaclone'' concepts]], as well as [[retool]]s of previously-released pre-''Transformers'' molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] found their way into the mix. By [[1987]], the Hasbro ''Transformers'' line ([[1992]] in the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Takara line]]) had reached the point where ''only'' original molds were being produced.

==Pre-''Transformers'' lines==
[[File:Enemymicrochange.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|''Micro Change'' "MC-01 Micross"—the predecessor mold that eventually led to [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Rumble]], and [[Enemy (G1)#Encore|Enemy]].]]
*[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]
**''[[Diaclone]]''
**''[[Micro Change]]''
**''Mecha Warriors'' — [[Mini-spy#Toys|Mini-spies]]

*[[Takatoku Toys]]
**''Armored Insect Battalion Beetras'' — [[Insecticon (G1)#Toys|Deluxe Insecticons]]
**''[[w:Special Armored Battalion Dorvack|Special Armored Battalion Dorvack]]'' — [[Deluxe Vehicle#Toys|Deluxe Vehicles]]
**''[[w:Super Dimension Fortress Macross|Super Dimension Fortress Macross]]'' — [[Jetfire (G1)#Notes|Jetfire]]

*Toybox — "Super Change Robo Mechabot-1" ([[Omega Supreme (G1)#Notes|Omega Supreme]]) and [[Sky Lynx (G1)#Notes|Sky Lynx]] (never actually released prior to the ''Transformers'' version)

*[[ToyCo]] — "4 Changeable Astro Magnum" ([[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]])
{{-}}

==Licensed international releases of pre-''Transformers''==
[[File:Galactic Man.png|thumb|upright=1.66|RadioShack/Tandy's "Galactic Man"—once thought by many to be a knockoff.]]

Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line was originally just one of several international venues for many of these figures. It was only when ''Transformers'' became such a huge worldwide success that it completely eclipsed these other versions, resulting in weird transitional phases in many instances. Some of these are frequently mistaken for [[knockoff]]s (not helped by the fact that there ''are'' knockoffs ''of these versions'' as well!).

'''United States'''
*Takara — ''[[Diakron]]'' (featuring ''Diaclone'' figures, including the [[Powerdasher]]s that were first named as such here)
*[[RadioShack]] — "Galactic Man" (a version of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]])
*Village Toys — ''Convert-A-Bots'' (featuring "N-4-SR", ''another'' version of Shockwave in two different color schemes)
*Select — ''Convertors'' (featuring "Wheels" and "Chopper", plastic versions of [[Roadbuster (G1)#The Transformers|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)#The Transformers|Whirl]], respectively)

'''United Kingdom'''
*Grandstand — ''Convertors'' (unrelated to Select's US line of the same name; featuring "Omegatron", a version of [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Notes|Omega Supreme]] in its original Mechabot-1 colors)
*Tandy — "Galactic Man" (almost identical to RadioShack's version, due to both being owned by the same parent company)

'''Germany'''
*GAMA — "Trans Robot" (a version of Omega Supreme very similar to Grandstand's "Omegatron", with the packaging design being close to Toybox's original ''Mechabot-1'' version, but with the "Trans Robot" logo taking some cues from Hasbro's "''Transformers''" logo, also replacing the tank's long barrel with a radar dish because no war toys for you, German kids!)

'''Italy'''
*[[GiG]] — ''[[Trasformer]]'' (featuring ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' figures, some of them already in their unique ''Transformers'' colors; as well as "Megarobot", a version of Omega Supreme)

'''France'''
*[[Joustra]] — ''Diaclone'' (featuring Takara ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' figures, some of them already sporting Autobot and Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]]s)
*Orli Jouet — "Robotrack" (featuring "Mecabot", a nigh-identical version of Omega Supreme in Hasbro colors, possibly produced as part of a partnership with GiG, with the TV commercial even featuring footage from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Transformers'' cartoon]])

'''Finland'''
*Takara — ''Diaclone'' (featuring ''Diaclone'' figures, including a unique black version of [[Tracks (G1)#Black|Tracks]])

==Honorable mentions==
[[File:HighwayPatrolRobo.jpg|100px|thumb|]]
*The [[Action Master]] [[Treadshot (G1)#The Transformers|Treadshot]]'s design was inspired by a toy originally manufactured by Sunmayor Ohkawa (サンマーヤ大川) Co., Ltd., the "357 Magnum Robo" (357マグナムロボ). It was later called the "Highway Patrol Robo" and released in [[GiG]]'s ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy. It was even covered in Takara's ''[[Takara SF Land Collection Complete Works]]'' toy book for unknown reasons.

==Notes==
* The act of licensing out Japanese transforming robot toys (and robot toys in general) to Western markets appears to have started with the toy manufacturer, {{w|Popy}} (ポピー). Popy started off as a part of [[Bandai]], but separated from them in [[1971]] to explore other avenues, creating lines such as the ''Popynica'' line, which made toys for the ''{{w|Kamen Rider}}'' franchise, and the ''{{w|Chogokin}}'' line, which made toys for franchises such as ''[[Mazinger Z]]''. The toys released in these two lines ended up being licensed out to {{w|Mattel}} as part of their popular ''{{w|Shogun Warriors (toys)|Shogun Warriors}}'' franchise in the 70s. Popy is also credited by many as being the first to create transforming robot toys, with the creation of the titular character of the ''{{w|Brave Raideen}}'' franchise in [[1977]], which was also licensed out to Mattel. All of this would eventually lead to the creation of the ''{{Gb|Machine Robo}}'' toyline—but due to the declining popularity of robot toys in the very early-80s—Popy was reintegrated into Bandai in [[1983]], which thus led to the partnership between Bandai and [[Tonka]], that created ''[[GoBots]]''.
* As mentioned above, Hasbro's once-rival, Tonka, teamed up with Bandai in 1983, to create the ''GoBots'' franchise using licensed-out ''Machine Robo'' toys. Much like Takara's attempts at releasing their products in Western markets through the ''Diakron'' and ''[[Kronoform]]'' lines, Bandai attempted the same thing with ''Machine Robo'', releasing the ''{{Gb|Robo Machine}}'' and ''{{Gb|Robo Machines}}'' lines in Europe; the {{Gb|Machine Men (North American franchise)|''Machine Men'' and ''Robot Machine Men''}} lines in America and Canada, respectively; and the (unrelated) ''{{Gb|Machine Men (franchise)|Machine Men}}'' line in Australia—all of which had varying degrees of success, and ran concurrently with one another.

「ダイアクロン」

{{disambig3|Diaclone}}
[[File:Diaclone GRB logo.png|upright=1.66|thumb|Di...a...cloooooooone!!!]]

'''''Diaclone''''' (ダイアクロン ''Daiakuron'') was one of two [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy lines (the other being ''[[Micro Change]]'') from which the earliest [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] ''Transformers'' toys came. The line began as a thinly sketched space-age ''{{w|Starship Troopers}}'' riff as the heroic human pilots of the "[[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]]" force and the invading forces of the insectoid "[[Waruder]]" menace did battle in old-fashioned 60s-style {{w|super robot|super robots}} over the mysterious energy source known as "Freezone." The toyline made a hard pivot to real-world vehicles with some mumbling about the war entering a covert phase on Earth when robots that doubled as toy cars proved a hit with kids, and the rest is history. ''Diaclone'' has proven perhaps the most enduring of the various [[pre-Transformer]] brands, subject to a variety of remixes and revivals both within the ''Transformers'' brand and without.

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==Overview==
===Original toyline===
[[File:Diaclone Car Robots Illustration.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb|You thought [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the cartoon]] made up the flying thing, didn't you.]]
The ''Diaclone'' toyline was first introduced in [[1980]] with a focus on various piloted robots that could transform into various abstract sci-fi vehicles, bases, and creatures. However, in March [[1982]] toys with [[alternate mode|alt mode]]s based on realistic, present-day vehicles that many Transformers are known for today began to appear as part of the "''Car Robots''" sub-line. The first one was the ''Diaclone'' predecessor of [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], whom [[Hasbro]] now considers the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed.<ref name="hof2010">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees]</ref> Its vehicle form was based on an older Takara toy, the "Cosmo Countach" from the ''[[Microman]]'' "Micro Command" sub-line released in 1978, which transformed into a half-robot, half-car hybrid.<ref name="command">[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm "Micro Command" toys, including the Cosmo Countach]</ref>

Before the [[Transformers brand]] was introduced, Takara directly exported some ''Diaclone'' toys to North America under the brand names ''[[Diakron]]'' and ''[[Kronoform]]'', but those lines met with very little success. French toy company [[Joustra]] also released various Diaclone figures in Europe under the original Japanese name (sporting unique box art), a few exclusive Revell model kits and even an accompanying mini-comic series, but these also faded into obscurity.

In [[1983]], [[Hasbro]] representatives discovered ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]], and soon struck a deal to create the ''Transformers'' brand.

The [[1984]] and [[1985]] [[Autobot Cars]], 1984 [[Decepticon Planes]], 1985 [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, 1985 [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, "standard" [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], [[Trainbot]]s, [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]]s, [[Powerdasher]]s, [[Jumpstarter]]s, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], 1984 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]], and [[1986]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ultra Magnus]] toys all originated from ''Diaclone''. The reason why many of these toys feature opening cockpits, hatches, or seats is that ''Diaclone'' had presented them as lifeless mecha for small driver figures, which were no longer included in their ''Transformers'' incarnation.

When ''Transformers'' proved an unqualified success, plans for a 1985 ''Diaclone'' line were scrapped, and ''Transformers'' was imported to Japan in its place. These aborted toys, which would have been part of a sub-line called ''[[Diaclone#Jizai Gattai|Jizai Gattai]]'' (自在合体, "Limitless Combination") were then incorporated into the ''Transformers'' toyline in 1986 as the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

===''Diaclone'' in ''Transformers''===
====In Japan====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Road Rage.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Everyone say "Thank you, Diaclone."]]
In 2002, TakaraTomy's [[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] line branched out from straight-laced Generation 1 re-issues to something that would become a longstanding tradition of the ''Transformers'' brand: the plumbing of unused ''Diaclone'' decoes of ''Transformers'' molds to create new characters. Beginning with a two-pack of [[Crosscut (G1)#Toys|Crosscut]] and [[Road Rage (G1)#Toys|Road Rage]], this first generation of ''Diaclone'' refugees were roundabout one-to-one recreations of the original ''Diaclone'' toys exclusive to TakaraTomy's boutique retailer [[e-HOBBY]], using the already queued up Generation 1 molds. Each character received a whimsical bio from ascended superfan and all-around franchise renaissance man [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] casting them as "missing" Generation 1 characters in the style of franchise architect [[Bob Budiansky]]'s original character profiles.

This practice made the jump to the big leagues in 2013, when the big-budget ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line built up enough ''Car Robots'' molds to begin fishing for [[redeco]]es, beginning with former mail-away exclusive ''Diaclone'' derivative [[Tigertrack]]. Things really kicked into gear two years later with the release of a [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue ''Diaclone'' version of Bluestreak]], whose bio established a longstanding mystery plot as story elements from the ''Diaclone'' toyline's scant fiction began leaking into the world of the Transformers. This storyline (again by Ichikawa)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> reached a fever pitch with the release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] in 2020, whose bio ''textually'' identified him as a Diaclone mecha brought to life as a Cybertronian by mysterious alien technology!
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====In the United States====
[[File:C-81ripsBeet-ChitfromZaptrap-CMW.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Insert your own Alien reference.]]
The return of ''Diaclone'' to Hasbro markets began with Hasbro's equivalent to e-HOBBY, [[Fun Publications]], finding their own use for ''Diaclone'' decoes as characters in their topsy turvy'' [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' franchise where the heroic Decepticons battled the evil forces of the Autobots, beginning in 2009 with ''Shattered Glass'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]]. As Fun Publications' stories ballooned in scope in the years to come, it was revealed that the "[[Transcendent Technomorph]]s," impassive observers at the heart of the ''Transformers'' multiverse, had charted out a distant [[universal stream|cluster of universes]] that they named "[[Cymond]]," wherein the settings of the various pre-''Transformers'' toylines, Diaclone included, were theoretically imported wholesale into Fun Publications' metafictional in-universe constellation of ''Transformers'' franchises.

Fun Publications put their money where their mouth was with "[[Cybertron's Most Wanted]]" the 2015 theme of [[BotCon]], Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' convention. This year's convention exclusive comic chronicled the incursion of ''Diaclone''{{'}}s [[Waruder]] antagonists straight into the TransTech homeworld of [[Axiom Nexus]] and the subsequent collaboration between ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heroic Dianaut pilots and the inhabitants of Axiom Nexus to repel the Waruder invaders. Accordingly, BotCon 2015's grab bag of exclusive figures included redecoes of existing ''Transformers'' toys into the first toys of the original Waruder and [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] factions in nearly thirty years! Fun Publications continued to produce the odd bit of ''Diaclone'' fiction here and there right up until the very last day of their stewardship of the ''Transformers'' license in 2016, with the [[King Waruder]] included in their final batch of character profiles.
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====Going worldwide====
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|The Mother, the Maiden, and the Skeletor.]]
Following the realization of Hasbro and TakaraTomy's initiative to standardize the global presence of the ''Transformers'' brand in 2018, ''[[Generations Selects (franchise)|Generations Selects]]'', the exclusive-oriented arm of the the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' super-brand, picked up where e-HOBBY and Fun Publications left off. Since its inception ''Generations Selects'' has placed a noticeable focus on updates of pre-existing ''Diaclone''-inspired characters, as well as fresh ''Diaclone'' remixes of their own, albeit with [[DK-2 Guard|somewhat less elaborate characterizations]]. Perhaps the most fantastical ''Diaclone''-related feat thus far in this new era has sprung from the adjacent ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' subline, with the announcement of a 2022 Leader class figure triple billed as a ''[[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Shattered Glass]]'', a [[Delta Magnus|Masterpiece]], ''and'' an [[Magna Convoy|e-HOBBY]] character, all three of which were inspired by a single ''Diaclone'' toy!
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===The return===
[[File:Diaclone Reboot Illustration.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|We're Back! A Diaclone Story]]
The ''Diaclone'' brand proper was revived by TakaraTomy in 2016 as a boutique property aimed at adult collectors with a strong focus on re-imaginings of toys from the original line. Proceeding more or less chronologically through ''Diaclone'' history, the first overlap with the ''Transformers'' brand came in 2019 with a wave centered around the Dashers, the ancestors of ''Transformers''' Powerdasher trio. In 2021, a new version of Battle Convoy, the toy that became Optimus Prime, was released. This was followed in short order with a new iteration of Powered Convoy, the ancestor of Ultra Magnus, in 2022. Will this lead to more re-imaginings of ''Car Robots'' toys? And how does Takara's ''Masterpiece'' plotline fit in to all this? Only time will tell.
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==Toy range (incomplete)==
The following list covers all ''Diaclone'' releases that were later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys or otherwise inspired ''Transformers'' concepts. ''Diaclone'' molds with no ''Transformers'' relation are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.
===Early ''Diaclone''===
A handful of the more fantastical toys from ''Diaclone's'' early years that were passed over for the ''Transformers'' toyline have inspired fiction-only characters, mostly in the form of background easter eggs.

;1980
[[File:G One to Dimicron Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.9|right|"I've connected the two dots." "You didn't connect scrap." "I've connected them." ([[Statue of The One]] pictured left, Robot Base and [[Dimicron Prime]] pictured right. Click through for more info.)]]
*'''Dia-Battles''' — Used as inspiration for [[Stormbringer]].
**'''DA-01 Dia Battles V2''' (2016) — itself inspired by the original Dia-Battles, this toy from the 2016 ''Diaclone'' reboot was used as inspiration for the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Magmatron#Beast Wars: Uprising|Magmatron]].
::*''Known designers:'' [[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)
*'''Diaclone Pilots'''/"Dianauts" — the heroic human pilot minifigures packaged with various Diaclone mecha were used as inspiration for the subtly named toy characters [[Dia Cinders|Dia]], [[Cline]], and [[Diac]], as well as the fiction-only character [[Chifumi Takahashi]].
*'''Robot Base''' — The ''Diaclone'' franchise mascot and guy in the logo, this famous (in Japan) toy better known as "''Great'' Robot Base" was used as inspiration for [[Dimicron Prime]], the [[Town Commander]] representing ''TakaraTomy themselves'' in the [[Cybertron Satellite]] promotion.
**In perhaps the most esoteric pull in ''Diaclone'' history, the [[Microman#GiantRobo|earliest known prototype]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The large robot's transformation mechanism was based on the prototype for the unreleased Microman toy, Giant Robo G-1. This robot would later evolve into Diaclone Robot Base.|link=https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1631449712376315904|site= Twitter|name=Koji Igarashi in p.104 of ''Diaclone World Guide'', translated by Necronomitron|year=2023|month=03|day=03}}</ref> of Great Robot Base was separately used as inspiration for [[Statue of The One|an effigy]] of the mysterious deity known only as [[The One]].
{{toydesigner|[[Tsutomu Inoue]] and [[Ken Ichikawa]] (TakaraTomy),<ref>''Takara SF Land'' by [[Kōji Igarashi]], p49,117.</ref> [[Kazutaka Miyatake]] and [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])<ref>''Diaclone World Guide'' by [[Kōji Igarashi]], p88.</ref>}}
*'''Power Base''' — modular bases inspired the [[flight stand]] in [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] named [[TF Power Base]].
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;1981
[[File:Exarchon vs Dia Attacker.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]
*'''Big Powered''' — Loosely inspired the [[Big Powered|combined mode of the same name]] in late Generation 1 subline ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Transformers: Zone]]''.<ref>"当初はソニックボンバーとダイアトラスの2体だけの予定でしたが、開発途中で「もう1体を追加、3体を合体させて巨大ジェットにす「る」という方針変更がありました。この大型ジェットの名前は「ビッグパワード」で巨大なパワードマスターという意味と、ダイアクロンのアイテム名のダブルミーニングでした。" - [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Motoki Takaya]] in an interview on ''Transformers: Zone'' in ''Takara SF Land Evolution'', p 90</ref>
*'''Dia-Attacker''' — Used as inspiration for the original form of [[Exarchon]], arch-villain of the [[2019 IDW continuity|2019-2022 IDW comics]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutaka Miyatake]] and [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])<ref name = "Legend">"Legend of Diaclone" feature by [[Kōji Igarashi]] and [[Kōji Shimada]] in issue 231 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' (November 2015)</ref>}}
*'''Warudaros''' — Used as inspiration for the [[Storm Rider]] toy, which was itself then [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[King Waruder]], a riff on the ''Diaclone'' character "''Emperor'' Waruder." We've come full circle or something.
*'''Waruder Pilots''' — The insectoid opposite number of the heroic Diaclone pilots packed with the Insector Robo, Warudaros, and others, these minifigures were used as inspiration for the [[Beet-Chit]], [[Ripper (Diaclone)|Ripper]], [[Thrasher (Diaclone)|Thrasher]], [[Crusher (Diaclone)|Crusher]], and [[Buzzer (Diaclone)|Buzzer]] toys, as well as their leader, a Thrasher repurpose named [[King Waruder|Daros]].
;1982
*'''Fortress Robot X''' — Used as inspiration for, ah, [[Fortress X]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutaka Miyatake]] and [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])<ref name = "Legend"/>}}
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===1981===
====Dashers====
[[File:Diaclone Powerdashers.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
The eldest ''Diaclone'' molds in ''Transformers'' that rather noticeably predate the "in disguise" part, the Dashers were released with minor changes as the [[Powerdasher]]s. Each was released solely as "Powerdasher" and the toys did not receive individual ''Transformers'' names until decades later. Said names were sourced directly from their releases in ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Joustra#Joustra Diaclone|idiosyncratic European branch]] headed by French licensee [[Joustra]].

*'''Sky Dasher''' — Blue torso was changed to black. Also released under the name "Sky Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe. ([[Cromar#Toys|Cromar]])
*'''Drill Dasher''' — Released virtually unchanged. Also released under the name ""Drill Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe. ([[Zetar (G1)#Toys|Zetar]])
*'''F-1 Dasher''' — Blue legs were changed to black. Also released under the name "F-1 Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe. ([[Aragon#Toys|Aragon]])
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====Gats Blocker====
[[File:Gats Blocker with keshi.jpg|250px|thumb|Gats Blocker's "keshi" is the white carded thing.]]
'''Gats Blocker''', better known by its localized names "'''Multi-Force'''" or "'''Multiforce 14'''", is probably the most well known ''Diaclone'' toy in the western world ''not'' in the primary ''The Transformers'' assortment due to its omnipresence in ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Diakron|American]] and [[Joustra#Joustra Diaclone|European]] incarnations. Its path to becoming relevant to the world of ''Transformers'' was a real elaborate one:

For context, the items on this page are nowhere near the sum total of the products in the ''Diaclone'' franchise. In addition to its main line, ''Diaclone'' produced a bevvy of cheaper merchandise of many of its designs, including a series of [[decoy]]-adjacent simplified rubber figures known as "{{w|keshi}}." One such rubber figure of Gats Blocker was knocked off and turned into a clock(???) to produce the prolific bootleg "19-in-1 Robot Clock."<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Takara made Diaclone’s Gats Blocker into keshi. It may have been sold individually, but I’ve only seen the set (which had rubber pilots).
It was used to make the KO “19 in 1 Robot Clock”. I don’t know the AVI France version, but I’ve never seen the clock in a legitimate release.|link=https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1568661940632944647|site=Twitter|name=Necronomitron|year=2022|month=09|day=22}}</ref> Somehow, some way, this bootleg then wormed its way into the 1985 ''Transformers'' slate as the enigmatic French exclusive [[Horloge Robot]], produced in association with the Generation 1 cartoon's French broadcaster [[Canal (company)|Canal]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/1672553793995657216?s=20 Photographs of 14 Pieces] at the official TFWiki Twitter</ref> The original toy separately inspired an [[Gats Blocker Autobot|unnamed background comic character]].
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===1982 - ''Car Robots''===
====''Car Robots''====
Both ''Diaclone'''s only proper [[subline imprint]] and the most significant assortment to ''Transformers'' history by a wide margin, ''Car Robots'' is the source of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself as well as the entirety of the 1984-1985 [[Autobot Cars]]. More abstractly, it eventually served as the inspiration for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2000 ''Transformers'' franchise]] of the same name. While most of ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s themed subgroups were designed by a single team, the sheer size of ''Car Robots'' necessitated more variety. Thus, figures are credited individually in this section:

;Individual figures
[[File:Diaclone Car Robots.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Hey that truck guy looks familiar.]]

*'''No. 1 Countach LP500S''' — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to yellow for release as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Sunstreaker]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the red [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No. 2 Onebox Cherry Vanette''' — The ''Diaclone'' black deco was changed to red for release as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Toys|Ironhide]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#black|Ironhide Protect Black]]" and was used as inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]] and the [[DK-2 Guard]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No. 3 Countach Patrol Car Type''' — Not released as a Transformer but later used as inspiration for [[Cordon (G1)|Cordon]] and the white [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
*'''No. 4 Onebox Ambulance Type''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Toys|Ratchet]].
*'''No. 5 4WD Hilux''' — The ''Diaclone'' black deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Trailbreaker]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in blue and yellow decoes; the blue deco was used as inspiration for [[Breaker (G1)|DK-3 Breaker]] and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Trailbreaker (SG)|Trailbreaker]] while the yellow deco was used as inspiration for [[Riggorus]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No. 6 Honda City R''' — The ''Diaclone'' silver deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Crosscut (G1)#Toys|Crosscut]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in red, which was used as inspiration for [[Reboost]].
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}
*'''No. 7 Fairlady Z''' — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was changed to silver for release as [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Toys|Bluestreak]]. The original deco was later used as inspiration for [[Silverstreak#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Silverstreak]], ''Shattered Glass'' [[Bluestreak (SG)|Bluestreak]], and a gazillion variant decoes of regular Bluestreak toys. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a silver deco with a black hood that inspired Bluestreak's [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] [[character model]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No. 8 4WD Wrecker Type''' — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to green for release as [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Toys|Hoist]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)|Lift-Ticket]] and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Hoist (SG)|Hoist]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in lilac as part of the "Double Set" (see below).
*'''No. 9 Honda City Turbo''' — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Skids (G1)#Toys|Skids]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in black and red decos, the former of which was used as inspiration for [[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burn Out]] and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Skids (SG)|Skids]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}
*'''No.10 Fire Engine Ladder Car for High-Rise Buildings'''/"Fire Truck Long Ladder Type"<ref group="A" name="fire">Car Robo No. 10 is named "Fire Engine Ladder Car for High-Rise Buildings" (消防自動車高層ビル用ハシゴ車) in combined kanji/katakana on its packaging, but "Fire Truck Long Ladder Type" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Toys|Inferno]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}
*'''No.11 Fairlady Z Racing'''/"Fairlady Z Racing Type 280 ZX Turbo"<ref group="A" name="racing">Car Robo No. 11 is simply named "Fairlady Z Racing" (フェアレディＺレーシング) in katakana on its packaging, but "Fairlady Z Racing Type 280 ZX Turbo" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Toys|Smokescreen]].
*'''No.12 J59 Jeep''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Hound (G1)/toys#Toys|Hound]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No.13 Police Car Fairlady Z''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Toys|Prowl]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No.14 Porsche 935 Turbo''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|Jazz]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No.15 New Countach LP500S''' — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a yellow deco, which later became the basis for the ''Transformers'' figure [[Tigertrack#Toys|Tigertrack]]. At least one recorded specimen exists of a third, super-rare black [[variant]] unlikely to have ever seen full production.<ref>[https://www.tf-1.com/articles/pretf_frame.php?art=blackswipe Discovery and authentication of "Black Sideswipe"] at Transformers One</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No.16 F-1 Ligier JS11''' — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Toys|Mirage]]. A red version of the ''Diaclone'' figure was exclusively available with the Powered Convoy DX Set (see below).
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}
*'''No.17 Battle Convoy''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|Optimus Prime]].
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}
*'''No.18 Lancia Stratos Turbo''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Toys|Wheeljack]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a different deco and head, which was used as inspiration for [[Exhaust]].
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''No.19 New Countach LP500S Police Car Type'''/"New Countach Police Car LP500S"<ref group="A" name="policecountach">Car Robo No. 19 is named "New Countach LP500S Police Car Type" (ニューカウンタックLP500S ポリスカータイプ) in katakana on its packaging, but "New Countach Police Car LP500S" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' police deco was changed to a fire chief deco for release as [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Toys|Red Alert]]. The original deco was later released as [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys|Clampdown]].
*'''No.20 Crane Car'''/"Truck Crane"<ref group="A" name="truckcrane">Car Robo No. 20 is named "Crane Car" (クレーン車) in combined katakana/kanji on its packaging, but "Truck Crane" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Grapple (G1)#Toys|Grapple]].
*'''No.21 Corvette Stingray''' — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to blue for release as [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Toys|Tracks]]. The ''Diaclone'' red deco was released as Tracks in Europe and later as [[Road Rage (G1)#Toys|Road Rage]], and also inspired [[Tracks (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Tracks]]. The ''Diaclone'' version also received a Finnish exclusive black deco, which was used as inspiration for [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] and the [[Black Tracks|Tracks clone]].
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:Diaclone Powered Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
*'''Powered Convoy''' — The ''Diaclone'' deco was (more or less) reversed for release as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MoviePreview|Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version]]". The more common ''Diaclone'' version was available with flat grey plastic parts for his trailer, but a rarer variant changed those to [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] parts. latter version was also available as part of the "Powered Convoy DX Set" (see below). The "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) accessory was excised from all ''Transformers'' releases, though it did inspire the fiction-only character [[Delta Magnus#Notes|Powerdrive]]. The original ''Diaclone'' deco was used as inspiration for [[Delta Magnus]], [[Magna Convoy]], and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]].
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

;Giftsets
*'''Double Set''' — lilac version of No. 8 4WD Wrecker Type and silver version of No. 6 Honda City R, called "Honda City S" for this set.
*'''Powered Convoy DX Set''' — the rarer variant of Powered Convoy with chromed parts for his trailer, along with a red version of No.16 F-1 Ligier JS11 that was exclusive to this set, and an equally exclusive variation of the rare black version of No.15 New Countach LP500S, but now with some parts in blue instead of black plastic in robot mode and additional Lamborghini badge stickers on his doors that weren't present on ''any'' previous version of the figure. This second black version of the New Countach later became the basis for the ''Transformers'' figure [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]].

;Notes
<references group="A" />
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===1983 - Trains, Planes, and Insecticons===
====Baku-Ten Attack Robo====
[[File:Diaclone Jumpstarters.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
The final sci-fi vehicles in the original ''Diaclone'' range (give or take a dinosaur), the Baku-Ten Attack Robo (爆転アタックロボ, roughly "Explosive Flip Attack Robo") were released in the ''Transformers'' line as the [[Jumpstarter]]s. As the name suggests, in its original context the Attack Robo's spring-loaded gimmick was intended as less of an [[autotransformation]] and more of a [[Bot Shots (toyline)|''Bot Shots'']]-esque "pullback attack" feature for harassing Waruders, pets, siblings etc. The Jumpstarters are particularly notable as the only ''Diaclone'' molds in ''Transformers'' not released in Takara's own market. Perhaps they were spooked by Hasbro's [[Jumpstarter#Notes|legal troubles]].

* '''Drill Tank Type''' — Available in two decoes. Dark blue limbs with grey chest or dark blue limbs with red chest. ''Transformers'' releases [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]]/[[Salt-Man Z]]/[[Robot-Man Z]] all utilized completely new decoes. The red deco was used as inspiration for (sigh) [[Twin Twist (G1)#Legacy|"Diaclone Universe Twin Twist."]]
* '''Jet Type''' — Available in two decoes. Dark blue chest with red limbs or dark blue chest with grey limbs. ''Transformers'' releases [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]/[[Salt-Man X]]/[[Robot-Man X]] all utilized completely new decoes.
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}
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====Jet Plane F-15 Robo====
[[File:Diaclone Seekers.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
First released in the short-lived ''Real & Robo'' rebrand of ''Car Robots'' to encompass other real-world vehicles, the F-15 Robo mold was the source for the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The black and purple deco used for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Toys|Skywarp]] was created for the ''Transformers'' line. The decoes and remolded wings for the [[Conehead]]s were also original to ''The Transformers''.

* '''Ultrafast fighter type''' ([[Starscream (G1)/toys#Toys|Starscream]])
* '''Acrobat type''' ([[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Toys|Thundercracker]])
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
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====Insecter Robo====
[[File:Diaclone Insecticons.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
The only "bad guy" mechs from ''Diaclone'' to make their way into ''Transformers'', the Waruder-piloted Insector Robo were released as the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] with new purple, black, and yellow decoes. Much later, the ''Diaclone'' decos were used for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Insecticon clone|Insecticon Clones]].

;Individual figures
*'''Kabutron'''/"Beetle-Type" ([[Bombshell (G1)#Toys|Bombshell]]/[[Salvo (G1)#Toys|Salvo]])
*'''Battas'''/"Grasshopper-Type" ([[Kickback (G1)#Toys|Kickback]]/[[Shothole#Toys|Shothole]])
*'''[[Kuwagatrer]]'''/"Lammelicorns-Type" ([[Shrapnel (G1)#Toys|Shrapnel]]/[[Zaptrap#Toys|Zaptrap]])
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

;Giftsets
*'''Insector Robo 3 Figure Set''', contains "Beetle-Type" Kabutron, "Grasshopper-Type" Battas and "Lammelicorns-Type" Kuwagatrer
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====Train Robo====
[[File:Diaclone Trainbots.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
The year's showstopper was another ''Real & Robo'' entry: the Train Robo series. The first-ever combiner as we think of them today, the Train Robo were made up of six individual train engines that could combine into a single massive robot or into, you know, a train. Modular plastic train track accessories were included with each figure to facilitate that second one that were dropped for their eventual ''Transformers'' releases. The Train Robo molds were passed up for the 1984 and 1985 assortments (likely due to the relative unpopularity of their alternate modes outside of train-tastic Japan) and did not become Transformers until the debut of the Takara-exclusive ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' sub-franchise in 1987.

There were two color variations released for the ''Diaclone'' line, making 12 individual trains total: Numbers 1-6 were standard retail decoes released both individually and as a gift set. It was this deco that was rereleased virtually unchanged for release as [[Raiden]] and his components the [[Trainbot]]s. Numbers 7-12 are much rarer and were never released as a giftset. These decoes were used as inspiration for [[G Liner]] and the "prototype Trainbots."

;Individual figures
*'''No. 1 {{w|Tōkaidō Shinkansen|Tōkaidō}} {{w|0 Series Shinkansen|Shinkansen}}''' ("Machliner", [[Shouki#Toys|Shouki]])
*'''No. 2 {{w|JNR Class EF65|Class EF65}} {{w|Blue Train (Japan)|Blue Train}}''' ("Nightliner", [[Getsuei#Toys|Getsuei]])
*'''No. 3 {{w|Tōhoku Shinkansen|Tōhoku}}-{{w|Jōetsu Shinkansen|Jōetsu}} {{w|200 Series Shinkansen|Shinkansen}}''' ("Snowliner", [[Yukikaze (G1)#Toys|Yukikaze]])
*'''No. 4 {{w|Tōkaidō Main Line|Tokai Type}} 153 Series Express Train''' ("Stormliner", [[Suiken#Toys|Suiken]])
*'''No. 5 L-{{w|Limited express|Limited Express}} {{w|485 series|485 Series}} Limited Express Train''' ("Plainliner", [[Seizan#Toys|Seizan]])
*'''No. 6 {{w|JNR Class DE10|Class DE10}} Diesel Locomotive''' ("Powerliner", [[Kaen#Toys|Kaen]])
*'''No. 7 Tōkaidō Shinkansen, Metallic Type''' ("Silverliner", "[[Silver (G1)|Silver]]")
*'''No. 8 {{w|JNR Class ED76|ED76}}, Blue Train-Towing Train''' ("Battleliner", "[[Battle]]")
*'''No. 9 {{w|Doctor Yellow|Dr. Yellow}} Shinkansen, Comprehensive Rail Inspection"''' ("Yellowliner", [[Doctor (G1)|Doctor]])
*'''No. 10 KuHa {{w|113 series|111 Type}} Express Train''' ("Miracleliner", "[[Miracle (G1)|Miracle]]")
*'''No. 11 L-Limited Express {{w|583 series|583 Series}} Sleeper Train''' ("Thunderliner", "[[Thunder (G1)|Thunder]]")
*'''No. 12 DE10, Diesel Locomotive, Crystal Type''' ("Crystalliner", "[[Crystal (G1)|Crystal]]")
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

;Giftsets
*'''Train Robo 6 Figure Formation DX Set''', collects No. 1 Tōkaidō 0 Series Shinkansen, No. 2 EF65-1000 Blue Train, No. 3 Tōhoku Jōetsu 200 Series Shinkansen, No. 4 Tōkaidō Main Line 153 Express Train, No. 5 L-Limited express 485 and No. 6 DE10 Diesel Locomotive.
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===1984 - DINOSAUR ATTACK===
====Construction Vehicle Robo====
[[File:Diaclone Constructicons.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
The original ''Diaclone'' decos featured predominantly blue [[combiner]] parts. All six received new, uniform green and purple color schemes for release in the ''Transformers'' line as the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. The figures were also available as part of the [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European release]] of the ''Transformers'' toyline in yellow instead of green, and were later also re-released in yellow as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline in the United States and Canada, plus rarer orange [[variant]]s that were only available in the United States.

;Individual figures
*'''No. 1 Bulldozer''' — orange. ([[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Toys|Bonecrusher]])
*'''No. 2 Power Shovel''' — orange. ([[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Toys|Scavenger]])
*'''No. 3 Shovel-Dozer'''/"Tractor Shovel"<ref group="B" name="shovel">The individually released Construction Vehicle Robo No. 3 is named "Shovel-Dozer" (ショベルドーザー) in katakana, but "Tractor Shovel" in English. The "Build Combination 6 Figure Set" giftset still calls the figure "Shovel-Dozer" in katakana, but now has reversed the order of the two parts of the English name to "Shovel Tractor".</ref> — orange. ([[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Toys|Scrapper]])
*'''No. 4 Truck Crane''' — red. ([[Hook (G1)/toys#Toys|Hook]])
*'''No. 5 Dump Truck''' — red. ([[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Toys|Long Haul]])
*'''No. 6 Mixer Truck'''/"Concrete Mixer"<ref group="B" name="mixer">Construction Vehicle Robo No. 6 is named "Mixer Truck" (ミキサー車) in combined katakana/kanji, but "Concrete Mixer" in English. This is repeated with the "Build Combination 6 Figure Set" giftset.</ref>— red. ([[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Toys|Mixmaster]])
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

;Giftsets
*'''Build Combination 6 Figure Set''', contains No. 1 Bulldozer, No. 2 Power Shovel, No. 3 Shovel-Dozer/"Shovel Tractor",<ref group="B" name="shovel"/> No. 4 Truck Crane, No. 5 Dump Truck and No. 6 Mixer Truck/"Concrete Mixer".<ref group="B" name="mixer"/> A later running change variant of the [[giftset]] changed the main color of both Truck Crane and Concrete Mixer from red to blue, while the combiner parts were changed from blue to red. These versions were only available as part of the giftset.

;Notes
<references group="B" />
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====Dinosaur Robo====
[[File:Diaclone Dinobots.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
The Dinosaur Robo molds became the [[Dinobot (G1)#Toys|Dinobots]] in ''Transformers''. Duh. The Dinosaur Robo were the heroes of a pretty elaborate swerve in that year's storyline where the Waruder started dropping organic dinosaurs on Tokyo with time portals. Yes, really. All of the TF releases had softer plastic in certain places. There were also several differences in decoes between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions, mostly the replacement of blue paint with red.

*'''Tyrannosaurus''' ([[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Toys|Grimlock]])
*'''Triceratops''' ([[Slag (G1)/toys#Toys|Slag]])
*'''Brontosaurus''' ([[Sludge (G1)#Toys|Sludge]])
*'''Stegosaurus''' ([[Snarl (G1)#Toys|Snarl]])
*'''Pteranodon''' ([[Swoop (G1)/toys#Toys|Swoop]], ''Diaclone'' deco inspired Swoop's animation model)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])<ref>Only Grimlock and Sludge are confirmed for Kawamori.</ref>}}
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====Double Changers====
[[File:Diaclone Omnibots.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
Notably peculiar as some of the only cars released outside of the ''Car Robots'' subline, the Double Changers were released as the [[Omnibot (G1)#Generation 1|Omnibots]].

*'''No.1 Savanna RX-7''' ([[Camshaft (G1)#Toys|Camshaft]])
*'''No.2 Ferrari BB''' ([[Overdrive#Toys|Overdrive]])
*'''No.3 Celica XX''' ([[Downshift (G1)#Toys|Downshift]])
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
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====Triplechangers====
[[File:Diaclone Overcharge and Rotorbolt.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Only the Jet Fighter Type [[Triple Changer]] was ever released in the ''Transformers'' line, but the Helicopter Type later inspired three fiction-only characters. [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Toys|Astrotrain]] and [[Octane#Toys|Octane]] may have been in development when the change to the ''Transformers'' brand occurred. See below for more.

*'''No. 1 Jet Fighter Type''' — The ''Diaclone'' dark green and white deco was changed to purple and beige for release as [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Toys|Blitzwing]]. The original deco was later released as [[Overcharge (G1)#Toys|Overcharge]].
*'''No. 2 Helicopter Type''' — Not released as a Transformer, but used as inspiration for the fiction-only characters [[Rotorbolt (Timelines)|Rotorbolt]], [[Skyklik]], and [[Fumes]].
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
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===Posthumous ''Diaclone''===
''Diaclone'''s final contribution to the ''Transformers'' brand came in the form of the bevvy of product halfway through the pipeline when the line was shelved in favor of ''Transformers'' in 1985. This is widely postulated to be the source of the bulk of the new-mold Takara vehicle Transformers for the years of 1984 through 1986. While there is no hard delineation where Takara "stopped making ''Diaclone''" and "started making ''Transformers''," June 1985 can be seen as something of a "final deadline" as the month where Takara debuted ''The Transformers'' at the "Tokyo Toy Show" trade show and Hasbro began shipping design bibles full of data on the 1986 toy assortments to [[Marvel Productions|Marvel]] and [[Sunbow Productions]].

====Triplechangers Reloaded====
*A ''Diaclone'' patent of a locomotive/space shuttle robot presumably slated for a second wave of [[Triple Changer]]s filed in December of 1984 is pretty unmistakably a near-finalized [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]].
*This one's pushing it, but a very early concept draft of a tanker truck/jet robot<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=134963706680747&set=a.129078730602578 ''Diaclone'' concept art of Octane at the Space Bridge Transformers Archive]</ref> with a transformation scheme that can be pegged to the earliest known prototype<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=134963740014077&set=a.129078730602578 ''Diaclone''(ish) Octane prototype at the Space Bridge Transformers Archive]</ref> of [[Octane]] can be dated to March 2, 1985.

{{anchor|Jizai Gattai}}

====The Scramble Saga====
[[File:Takara SF Land Pre-Menasor.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|''Diaclone'' Menasor's transparent thigh high boots were deemed too saucy by Hasbro S&P.]]
"Jizai Gattai" (自在合体, roughly "Limitless Combination"), later "Diaclone Scramble Combination" (ダイアクロン・スクランブル合体 ''Daiakuron Scramble Gattai''),<ref name = "TTMU">[https://twitter.com/syncson/status/1195937750957969409?s=21 "Diaclone Scramble Combination" trade show display] taken from a December 1984 trade journal presented in ''The Toys That Made Us''.</ref> was to be the primary theme for ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 1985 assortment, a modular play pattern consisting of smaller robots that could form arms or legs for larger torsos, all centered around one of ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s trademark baseformers. This concept was refitted for Transformers and became the [[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers_(toyline)#1986 (Scramble_City and 2010)|''Scramble City'']] subline of the Japanese ''Transformers'' toyline, also known as the "[[Special Teams]]" in the European toyline or "all those 1986 combiner guys" in the United States. The central base became [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

"Jizai Gattai" prototypes known to have been developed into specific Transformers include:
*'''New Robot Base''' — developed into [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].<ref name = "SFLand">''Takara SF Land'' p. 113</ref> Pre-production ''Dialone'' deco later recycled into [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]].<ref>"Hasbro designed the colors for Metroflex, and at the time I thought it was bland. Thinking about it now, the white and gray feel sophisticated. Actually, when I worked on Metrotitan, I got to pick the colors myself. The finished version is close to what I originally imagined, that's why I used colors so reminiscent of Diaclone. I tend to use a lot of metallic blue (laughs)."—Interview with [[Kōjin Ōno]] on the development of Generation 1 Metroplex in ''[[Transformers Generations 2013]]'' by [[Kōji Shimada]], p.95. [https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1691165857303724033?s=20 Translated by Necronomitron on Twitter, 2023/08/14]</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''Jizai Gattai Trailer Robo''' — developed into [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] / [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].<ref name = "SFLand">''Takara SF Land'' p. 113</ref>
*'''Concorde torso robot''' — [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] / [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]<ref name = "TTMU"/>
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
*'''Fire truck torso robot''' — [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] / [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]<ref name = "TTMU"/>
*'''Tank torso robot''' — [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] / [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]<ref name = "TTMU"/><ref>May 1985 ''Diaclone'' tank torso robot patent.</ref>

Known limb robot prototypes included five jets, four cars, two helicopters, two motorcycles, one ambulance, one racecar, and a police car,<ref name = "TTMU"/> though anything further would be speculative at best, particularly given specific "teams" of components did not yet exist as we know them today.

This line likely inspired the in-fiction "[[Free-Combination]]" (自由合体 ''Jiyū Gattai'') ability of the original Special Teams' later ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Operation Combination|Operation Combination]]'' redecoes.
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==Contemporary international ''Diaclone'' releases==
*Like ''Transformers'' itself, ''Diaclone'' was also released in other countries, in some cases licensed to other companies:
===United States===
[[File:Kronoform logo.gif|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Takara themselves had a short run in the U.S. market under the name ''[[Diakron]]'', featuring three toys that were later released as ''Transformers'' in different colors. This was followed by ''[[Kronoform]]'', which featured a fairly hefty swathe of ''Diaclone'' toys that were ''not'' released as ''Transformers'' by Hasbro.
{{Main|Diakron}}
{{Main|Kronoform}}
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===Finland===
Takara themselves released toys in Finland under the name ''Diaclone'', sharing elements of the packaging design with GiG's ''Trasformer'' line. This release is notable for a unique black version of the Corvette Stingray (pre-[[Loudpedal]]).
===Italy===
[[File:Trasformer_logo.png|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Italian company [[GiG]] initially released toys under the name ''Diaclone'', but soon changed it to ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}}. Whether GiG was copying Hasbro or the other way round is unclear; however, ''Trasformer'' did feature a blend of ''Diaclone'' toys and elements original to Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line, possibly due to production reasons.
{{Main|Trasformer}}
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===France, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands===
[[File:Joustra Diaclone Logo.png|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
French company [[Joustra]] released the toys under the name ''Diaclone'' in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, featuring a blend of ''[[Micro Change]]'' and ''Diaclone'' toys with unique packaging designs and origin stories, but eventually sporting factory-applied [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]] [[insignia|stickers]], also due to production reasons.
{{Main|Joustra}}
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==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Wyatt Toys]] advertised ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys for sale in the [[Detroit Powell Press]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Diaclone'' continuity===
====''Transtech''====
{{stub|{{storylink|Transformers I.Q. issue 6}} {{storylink|Transformers I.Q. issue 12}} {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Axiom Nexus News}} {{storylink|King Waruder#Timelines|King Waruder profile}}}}
====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====
{{stub|{{storylink|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Spin-out bio}} {{storylink|Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|''Masterpiece'' Bluestreak bio}} {{storylink|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Burn Out bio}}}}

====''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''====
{{stub|{{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 1}} {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2}} {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}}}

===''Transformers × Dialect Girl''===
[[File:MyToys-Diaclone.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|There are some editors on this wiki that actually see this image when they close their eyes at night.]]
In a last ditch attempt to find a point of commonality with ''Transformers'' fan [[Kahori Hanamura]], her building's super told her about a ''Transformers'' toy he was handed down from his older brother as a child, describing it as a robot that turned into a base, with a rear elevator for tiny dolls to enter it. Kahori corrected him that this was not a Transformer, but actually the Robot Base toy from ''Diaclone'', which thoroughly impressed her. {{storylink|My Toys Part 3}}

==Notes==
*''Diaclone'' is a portmanteau of "diamond" and "cyclone": "unbreakable as a diamond, powerful as a cyclone".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Teammates united by a bond as unbreakable as diamond, they fight with the unyielding force of a cyclone to protect our world... The Diaclone Corps, Earth's defense force!|link=https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1629204072502013952|site= Twitter|name=1980 ''Diaclone'' catalog, translated by Necronomitron|year=2023|month=02|day=24}}</ref>
**"[[Cymond]]," the name for ''Diaclone''{{'}}s location in the in-fiction [[multiverse]], was devised by longtime ''Transformers'' contributor [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] as an inversion of the original portmanteau (''cy''clone + dia''mond'').<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20191012014152/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/116666-rook-andromeda-on-facebook/page-40 Post on the Allspark Forums] by [[Jim Sorenson]] (archived)</ref>
*Designs from ''Diaclone'' were plagiarized for the Korean animated movie ''Diatron 5'' (다이아트론5), which for a time haunted [[Walmart]] dollar bins as ''[http://www.amazon.com/SPACE-TRANSFORMERS/dp/B000FHDNZW Space Transformers]''.
*General Motors stopped using the "Stingray" name after the 1976 model year through 2013. Though the Corvette mold is obviously a 1980 to 1982 model year, Takara incorrectly called it a Stingray.

「ワルダー」

{{faction|waruder}}
:''The Waruders are an evil faction from the [[Diaclone]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Waruder Symbol.png|thumb|right|250px]]

The '''Waruders''' have only one goal: to feed. To this end, they invade entire planets, entire systems, and even other universes in search of more material to satiate their never-ending hunger. In this pursuit, they have engineered [[technorganic]] shells piloted by various troops.

The Waruder army includes:
*The [[King Waruder]] (supreme leader)
*[[Kuwagatrer]] / [[Zaptrap]], piloted by [[Beet-Chit]]
*[[Parasite]]s, piloted by [[Ripper (Diaclone)|Rippers]]
*[[Mudfighter]]s, piloted by [[Thrasher (Diaclone)|Thrashers]]
*[[Storm Rider]]s, piloted by [[Crusher (Diaclone)|Crushers]]
*[[Paralyzer]]s, piloted by [[Buzzer (Diaclone)|Buzzers]]

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
{{stub|''Transtech'' toy bios, particularly King Waruder}}
[[File:Zaptrapapproaches-CMW.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Game over, man! Game over!]]

When a hive of Waruders migrated to [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]], they were cast back in time 20,000 years due to quantum instability. Left to their own devices, they built a highly advanced hive over the centuries, and began to feed on the [[Cybertonium]] within the planet. In the present day, the Waruders emerged from hibernation en masse, and their venom contaminated the global net, causing a planet-wide shutdown of the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s. Their hive was stumbled upon by a group of wanted criminals, led by [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]]. These intruders provoked a hostile reaction from the Waruders, and both sides soon found themselves exchanging blasts. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)|Sergeant Hound]] soon joined the fray, as well as [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)|Lift-Ticket]]/[[Cline]] and [[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burn Out]]/[[Dia Cinders|Dia]], two human-operated mechs who were more familiar with the insectoid menace. The Waruders still had the upper hand nonetheless, thanks to their sheer numbers. The battle came to an end when C-81 captured Beet-Chit, the hive's leader, and forced the bug to negotiate. The Waruders agreed to leave peacefully and to provide a venom sample for the creation of an anti-toxin. In exchange, the Waruders received safe passage to another dimension's Cybertron, an abandoned planet where they would be allowed to feed unopposed. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

After their attack on [[Axiom Nexus]], considered the greatest security threat in generations, journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] asked the authorities how in the Pit the Waruders had shown up at all. [[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]] explained to viewers that [[Cymond|their home universal cluster]] was so far removed from that of Axiom Nexus, the Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences hadn't even realized it was part of the multiverse. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/06/29}}
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===''Masterpiece'' toy bios===
The mysterious [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] fought giant insects on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|''Masterpiece'' Bluestreak bio}}

==Notes==
*The Waruders (ワルダー ''Warudā'') were the villainous faction used for the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Their name is based on ''waru'' (悪), the Japanese word for "evil", and "invader" (インベーダー ''inbēdā'').
*In the original ''Diaclone'' story, the Waruder leader was the "Emperor Waruder" (帝王ワルダー ''Teiō Warudā''). Meanwhile, the race's insignia is the face of Ingham (インガム ''Ingamu''), a Waruder general.
*The Waruder toys sold at BotCon 2015 all have names derived from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', whose license was also held by [[Fun Publications]] at the time. The pilots and the Storm Rider mech are named after various Dreadnoks, while the others are named after vehicles (2 used by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and 1 used by [[Cobra]]).
*In planning for the [[BotCon 2015]] Waruder four-pack, [[Fun Publications]] considered making one of the Deluxe Class wasps a version of Generation 1 [[Venom (G1)|Venom]], who has long suffered from a lack of any available molds with a cicada alt-mode. However, they shelved this plan upon learning that Hasbro also had that idea on the docket. Ultimately, Hasbro did produce a mass-retail toy of [[Venom (G1)#Generations|Venom]] (under the modern trademark-friendly name "Venin"), but using the small Mini-Con-sized mold rather than the Deluxe Class mold, and in different colours available from [[Acid Storm (G1)#Generations|Acid Storm]]'s sprue.

「ミクロチェンジ」

{{disambig2|the pre-''Transformers'' toyline|the Kreons with alternate modes|Micro-Changer}}

[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|<s>Micromasters</s> <s>Micro Machines</s> Micromen!]]
The '''''Micro Change Series''''' (ミクロチェンジシリーズ) sub-line of [[TakaraTomy]]'s long running ''[[Microman]]'' series was, along with ''[[Diaclone]]'', one of the two major [[Pre-Transformer|sources of molds]] for the original ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Transformers]]'' line.

==Overview==
''Micro Change'' was a subline of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s successful ''[[Microman#New Microman|New Microman]]'' line of the early '80s, which consisted of 3.75" action figures that were super-posable and vehicles and robots for use by them. The Microman figures, unlike all subsequent 3.75" action figures (except their Western counterpart the {{w|Micronauts}}, made by {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} using licensed Microman molds) were on a 1:1 scale rather than representing full-sized [[human]]s/[[alien]]s/robots, so the transforming robots and vehicles they created had ordinary household objects (such as, um, handguns) as disguise modes. Many of the ''Micro Change'' figures came in multiple color schemes, many of which were eventually used for the ''Transformers'' line.

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==Toys==
The following list covers all ''Micro Change'' releases that were later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys or otherwise inspired ''Transformers'' concepts. ''Micro Change'' molds with no ''Transformers'' relation are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.
===1983===
[[File:Enemymicrochange.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Before he was our Enemy...]]
* '''MC-01 Micross'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The first version was the blue-body, grey-limb cassette used for [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. A black-body, red-limb version, used for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], came with Cassette Man. Towards the end of the line, a [[Enemy (G1)|red-body, blue-limb version]] was released.

* '''MC-02 Jaguar'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (sticker illustrator)}}

:The first version was used for [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]]. A blue version was released at the end of the line, and was used for the [[e-HOBBY]] figure [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]]. In [[2007]], Jaguar was redecoed into [[Glit (KP)|Glit]] (later repurposed as [[Ravage (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ravage]]) and then [[Stripes]] in [[2012]].

* '''MC-03 Condor'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The first version was used for [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]. The blue second version was used for the e-HOBBY figure [[Garboil (G1)|Garboil]]. [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]'s and [[Sundor]]'s decos were created for the ''Transformers'' line.

*'''Micro Cassette Robo DX 3-Figure Set'''
:A [[giftset]] that collects the first versions of MC-01 Micross, MC-02 Jaguar and MC-03 Condor.

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*'''MC-04 Mini Car Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:MicroChangePorsche.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We'll slip you a fiver if you tell the guy in charge of pre-Transformer redecoes at Hasbro that this is [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]].]]
:This small car assortment actually had two different origins. 01-03 were designed by Takara and transform into [[super deformed]] toy cars in the style of Takara's own ''[[Choro-Q]]'' line (imported to English-speaking markets as ''Penny Racers''). They were released in red, yellow, and blue and had license plate stickers on the back of the head panel. 04-07 were initially designed as part of the little-known ''[[Mysterians]]'' toyline but left unproduced, with the tooling used by Takara for ''Micro Change''. When they came out as part of that line, they were released in only one color scheme each. Their subsequent ''Transformers'' releases were largely identical, but "Jeep" went from olive green to forest green in becoming Brawn.
:*'''01 Porsche Turbo 924''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]
:*'''02 Familia 1500 XG''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]
:*'''03 Volkswagen''' ("red body", "blue body" or "yellow body"), Pre-[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]
:*'''04 4WD Offroad''', Pre-[[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
:*'''05 Jeep''', Pre-[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
:*'''06 Transam''', Pre-[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
:*'''07 American Truck''', Pre-[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]

*'''MC-05 Camera Robo Microx'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Pre-[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]

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*'''MC-06 Watch Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}
[[File:Mc-06 Micro Change catalog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We don't have ''time'' to get into this figure's [[Circular reporting#Azimuth|whole deal]] right now. Eh? ''Eh?'']]
:This figure transformed from a robot to a watch. It came in chrome, black, blue, and gold versions. Before appearing in ''Transformers'', the toy was released in North America as the title character of the ''[[Kronoform]]'' toyline and in Europe as part of [[Joustra]]'s rather idiosyncratic incarnation of ''Micro Change''<nowiki>'</nowiki> sister toyline ''[[Diaclone]]''. Each colorway met a different fate in ''Transformers'':

:*'''Silver''' - Belatedly released in ''Transformers'' as [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''. Later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Vector Prime]] in the pages of [[Ask Vector Prime]] and as the Generation 1 incarnation of [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics.
:*'''Black''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Inspired the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic character [[Meantime (G1)|Meantime]].
:*'''Blue''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Inspired the [[Ask Vector Prime]] character [[Ephemeris]].
:*'''Gold''' - Not released in ''Transformers''. Used to represent the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] incarnation of [[Azimuth (COP)|Azimuth]] in the pages of [[Ask Vector Prime]].

* '''MC-07 Gun Robo Browning M1910'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Browning came either in Silver with red robot parts, or Gold with blue robot parts, in addition to a gold chromed contest piece. The version released as the Japanese exclusive [[Browning]] sported the blue parts, but with the silver body, though his animation model used in Super-God Masterforce depicted him using the gold body with the blue parts.

* '''MC-08 Cassette Machine Battlebike HG90'''

:The Battlebike transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a motorbike vehicle for the included ''Microman'' figure. A [[redeco]] of this toy was released in the [[1999]] ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-09 Cassette Machine Jetheli XL120'''

:The Jetheli transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a helicopter for the included ''Microman'' figure. A redeco of this toy was re-released in the 1999 ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-10 Cassette Man'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Pre-TF [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] with "Cassette Man" molded on the cassette door. He came with fake earphones and microphone that were also included in Soundwave's Japanese release, and Pre-[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Likewise, the Japanese Soundwave came with Rumble instead of [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].

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[[File:MicroChangeGunRoboMagnum.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Megatron and this guy go [[Kiloton|way back]].]]
* '''MC-11 Gun Robo S&W Magnum 44'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure had a revolving chamber, and came with either a brown or gold hilt. [[Ask Vector Prime]] would establish that this figure represents the [[Cymond]] analog of [[Kiloton]].

* '''MC-12 Gun Robo Walther P-38'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Pre-Japanese [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]. This toy did not include any gun attachments (and lacked the tooling to attach them anyway), but had a gun, sword, and plastic pellets which it could fire. It came with blue inner arms and legs, and was either black with a brown grip, or grey with a black grip in gun mode. The grey version was used for all vintage Japanese Megatrons (The Goodbye Megatron set came with the U.N.C.L.E. scope and attachment bracket).

* '''MC-13 Gun Robo Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E.'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure came with all of MC-12's parts, as well as several gun extensions, namely a scope, a silencer and a shoulder stock, which were inspired by a similarly modified version of the Walther P-38 as seen in the popular 1960s spy television series ''{{w|The Man from U.N.C.L.E.}}''.<ref>"U.N.C.L.E. Special" Carbine at CIA Museum, [http://web.archive.org/web/20100324191047/https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/cia-museum/spy-fi-archives/item08.html archived version]</ref> Only one color scheme, silver with black handle in gun mode with red inner arms and legs, was released. This color scheme was used for all Hasbro releases of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and the Japanese reissues. The toy was also released by e-HOBBY as [[Megaplex]], using the MC-12 grey/blue deco, as well as a new "Black Megatron" deco in dark chrome, black plastic in place of grey, brown handle, and red inner sections.
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===1984===
*'''Meteor Robo''' (MC-14 - MC-16)
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:* '''MC-14 Metal Man'''

::This figure transforms from a robot into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in [[robot mode]] or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common silver chrome with black plastic accessories and robot parts or the considerably rarer bluish-silver chrome with red plastic accessories and robot parts. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)#Japan|Beast Wars]]'' [[Eggbot (BW)|Eggbot]] and [[Dark Eggbot]], where it was [[retool]]ed to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Star Dust]].

:* '''MC-15 Metal Leo'''

::This figure transforms from a lion into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in lion mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggleo]] and [[Dark Eggleo]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Angela]].

:* '''MC-16 Metal Hawk'''

::This figure transforms from a hawk into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in hawk mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

::Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggbird]] and [[Dark Eggbird]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Zangetsu]].

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*'''Lock Robo''' (MC-17 - MC-18)
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:* '''MC-17 Dialman'''

::This figure transforms from a working dial lock to a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a purple deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Dialman|background generic]].

:* '''MC-18 Magneman'''

::This figure transforms from a working key lock to a robot.

[[File:MicroChangeScopeMan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|]]
{{anchor|ScopeMan}}
* '''MC-19 Binocular Robo Scope Man'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: This figure transforms from a pair of working binoculars into a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a yellow deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Pulse|background generic]].

* '''MC-20 Micro Scope'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in a primarily black deco, MC-20 was recolored into [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. The third tank mode could be used as a vehicle for a ''Microman'' figure. The toy's ''Micro Change'' deco was used for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] (and [[Perceptor (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Perceptor]]).

* '''MC-21 Radi-Cassette Robo'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This figure came with an AM radio in the form of a fake Micro cassette, and an earphone. One could listen to the radio through the earphone, or put the radio in the main toy's cassette deck. After moving the switch above the left (non-functional) speaker "on" and pressing "play", a pair of batteries in the toy's right leg would amplify the signal from the cassette to the functional right speaker. A knob to the right of the tape door could change the station, and a volume knob and a plug for headphones were located on the toy's left leg. Due to the speaker plug, the transforming micro cassettes could not fit in the tape door. They could, however, fit in a compartment in the toy's back. The earphone plug could also fit in the small hole on the stock of the toys gun, and the speaker could fit in the large hole at the gun's center. The toy came in either blue or red. The red deco was used for [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]].
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===Unreleased===
* '''MC-22 Beam Robo'''
[[File:Hardcase Micro-Change Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:This figure transforms from a working flashlight into a robot. It would eventually be repurposed as a full-body physical basis of the Decepticon [[Hardcase]].
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「アメリカ」

{{disambig2|the American import line|the original Japanese toyline|Diaclone}}
[[File:DiakronLogo.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Now, is that a rising sun or a setting sun?]]
Released in [[1983]], '''''Diakron''''' was a small toyline sold directly by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in the [[United States of America|United States]]. It is notable for essentially being a direct port of Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, and featured several toys that would, mere months later, be released as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' by [[Hasbro]].

Following the establishment of Takara's partnership with Hasbro, Diakron ceased production. It was functionally replaced by ''[[Kronoform]]'', an American toyline from Takara that featured ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys which were not released as ''Transformers''.

==Story==
The ''Diakron'' story, as related by a catalog:

''Welcome to the futuristic world of the Diakron, where Diakron commanders go on secret missions to protect their civilization against enemies. To disguise their movements, the Diakron commanders ride in special vehicles that magically change shape and transform into robot warriors, space ships, lunar landers and more!''

==Toyline==
[[File:Diakron Catalog.jpg|upright=2.5|thumb]]
The ''Diakron'' toyline consisted of:

'''Robot/Cars of the Future'''

*DK-1 — The ''Diakron'' red deco was changed to yellow for release as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Sunstreaker]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the red [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
*DK-2 — The ''Diakron'' black deco was changed to red for release as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Toys|Ironhide]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#black|Ironhide Protect Black]]" and was used as inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]] and [[DK-2 Guard]].
*DK-3 — While the blue deco imported for ''Diakron'' went unused, the ''Diaclone'' black deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Trailbreaker]]. The blue ''Diakron'' version was used as inspiration for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Trailbreaker (SG)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Breaker (G1)|DK-3 Breaker]].

'''Power Dashers''' 
The Power Dashers were released with minor changes in ''Transformers'' as the [[Powerdasher]]s. Each was released in the American market solely as "Powerdasher," and the ''Transformers'' characters did not receive individual names until reclaiming their ''Diakron'' designations in [[2013]] ([[Cromar]]) and [[2015]] ([[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]] and [[Aragon]]).

*Cromar — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "Sky Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.
*Zetar — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "Drill Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.
*Aragon — Released with minor changes as "Powerdasher." Also released under the name "F-1 Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe.

'''Multi-Force 14 Robot''' — The ''Diaclone'' Gats Blocker toy, later homaged with an [[Gats Blocker Autobot|unnamed comic background character]]
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==Notes==
*When the molds for Aragon, Cromar, and Zetar were originally released as ''Diaclone'' toys, they were given the group name "Dashers". In the ''Diakron'' toyline, this had become "Power Dashers". By the time the molds were released in the Transformers toyline, the two words had fused into "Powerdashers".
*The uncharacteristically creative names of the Powerdashers do not actually originate with ''Diakron'' at all, but rather [[Joustra]]'s [[Joustra#Joustra Diaclone|French iteration]] of the ''Diaclone'' franchise.
*[[DK-2 Guard]] and [[Breaker (G1)|DK-3 Breaker]] have their ''Diakron'' IDs bolted to the front of their ''Transformers'' toy names in a rather more blunt ''Diakron'' homage.

「ミクロマン」

[[File:Microman logo.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA64agJPR8w ''Meeeee-ku-ro-maaaaaaan!'']]]
'''''Microman''''' (ミクロマン ''Mikuroman'') is the name applied to a broad series of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy lines sold in Japan from 1974 onwards. It is significant to ''Transformers'' due to it spawning the ''[[Micro Change]]'' subline and ''[[Diaclone]]'' spin-off, both of which heavily contributed toy molds that would go on to form much of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]].

Outside of ''Transformers'', ''Microman'' is also a major stepping stone in the journey from the original ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''–the first ever range of action figures–to the industry standard of 3.75-inch figures as we know it today.

==Overview==
===Origins and ''Microman'' (1974-1980)===
{{Twoimages|File:Microman M251 Robin.jpg|w1=100
|File:Microman Robotman.jpg|w2=100|caption=The line was mostly made up of 3.75-inch figures like M251 Robin (left). Their modular construction allowed them to interact with bases, vehicles, and mech suits such as Robotman (right), which has a yellow Microman pilot visible in its chest.|float=right}}
''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s roots lie, perhaps surprisingly, with the original 12-inch ''[[Joe Colton|G.I. Joe]]'' range of toys, which introduced the world to the term "action figure" when released in 1964. Takara imported the line in Japan in 1971 as "''Combat Joe''", but when the militaristic styles of "America's Moveable Fighting Man" received only a tepid market response, they instead repurposed the molds to create ''Henshin Cyborg''. The titular character was a cybernetic superhero with a distinctive chromed head and translucent body parts that revealed his inner mechanical parts. Henshin Cyborg could "transform" by replacing his modular limbs with weaponry, or by donning separately sold costumes to embody other popular characters from the ''Transformers'' universe, like [[Devilman Crybaby|Devilman]] or [[Mazinger Z]].

Then, the {{w|1970s energy crisis}} happened. The increased cost of oil meant that the planned expansion of ''Henshin Cyborg'' into vehicles and playsets was untenable. These cost concerns–coupled with the acknowledgement that Japanese household space is typically too limited for a collection of such large toys–led to Takara creating the 3.75-inch scale ''Microman'' as, effectively, ''Henshin Cyborg'' shrunken down to about a third of its size. The line included bases, converting vehicles, figures, and piloted mech suits; notable highlights include [[1975]]'s [[Robotman]], Takara's first toy that could transform (or rather, [[Partformer|partsform]]) from a robot to a vehicle, and [[1978]]'s "Cosmo Countach", a primitive robot that could come apart and be reassembled into a Lamborghini supercar.<ref>[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm "Micro Command" toys, including the Cosmo Countach]</ref>

In what would end up being a [[Pre-Transformer|remarkably prescient move]], American toy manufacturer {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} would choose to license the use of molds from ''Microman'' alongside other Takara lines, introducing the western world to the '''''[[Micronauts]]''''' franchise in 1977. ''Micronauts'' gained a tie-in comic series from [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] in 1979, which proved popular enough to outlast the toyline. ''Micronauts'' was one of the earliest toylines in the American market to utlise the 3.75-inch figure scale (the first being 1975's ''Adventure People'' by Fisher Price); bolstered by the [[Kenner]] toyline for [[Star Wars (franchise)|some space movie or other]], it became the standard for many lines of the era, and a format for action toys that survives to this day. In particular, Mego's alterations to existing ''Microman'' engineering would come back around to influence ''G.I. Joe'', resulting in the creation of its "''A Real American Hero''" franchise. The impact of ''Microman'' on the global boys' toy market can scarcely be overestimated, despite the fact that ''Microman'' itself is little known outside of Japan.
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===''New Microman'' (1981-1984)===
[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Takara has re-used some of ''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s parts, along with some other new parts, and has reconstructed another ''Microman'', and renamed it ''New Microman''.]]
1981 saw a shake-up for the ''Microman'' line. The transforming mecha aspect of the line was spun off into '''''[[Diaclone]]''''' which, like ''Microman'' before it, was a third-scale miniaturisation of its predecessor. The tiny "Dianaut" pilots inherited the bright colours and chromed heads of ''Henshin Cyborg'' that had since become a hallmark of ''Microman'', and the Cosmo Countach served as inspiration for the "[[Diaclone#Car Robots|Car Robots]]" series toy "No. 1 Countach LSP500S"–predecessor to the Autobot [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], and the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed, according to [[Hasbro]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100513020804/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees (archived)]</ref>

Meanwhile, ''Microman'' was rebranded as ''New Microman'', with a renewed focus on its action figure characters. The story lore that had been building up in the ''Microman'' toy catalogues was streamlined, with renewed emphasis placed on the Microman pilots being refugees from [[Micro Earth]], fighting against the mutated [[Acroyear]]s by joining forces with human children like [[you]]–an alliance facilitated by the Microman characters being at 1:1 scale with their action figures. This unique selling point was especially evident with 1983's "[[Micro Change]]" subseries, which introduced robot figures and vehicles that could transform into ordinary household objects like ''[[Mini Vehicle|Penny Racers]]'', [[Mini-Cassette|audio cassettes]], and, um, [[Megatron (G1)/toys|handguns]].

Takara exhibited their ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' toys at the [[1983]] [[Tokyo Toy Show]], where an anonymous Hasbro representative saw the potential in these transforming robots and, in short order, the toys were reborn in Western markets as '''''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'''''. Takara would soon shutter the ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone'' brands in favour of ''re''importing ''The Transformers'' alongside its tie-in animated series (which the previous lines both lacked).
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===''Micro Millennium'' (1998-2000)===
[[File:Microman Magne Powers catalogue.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb|Before adopting LEDs, ''Magne Powers'' made use of bishie sparkle.]]
Fifteen years after being taken off the market, ''Microman'' returned amidst the hype of the upcoming futuristic-sounding space year [[2000]] (you had to be there) in the form of two distinct series. The ''Replica Microman'' series was aimed at older collectors and consisted of reissued and redecoed molds from ''Microman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heyday. The other series, aimed at children, began life as ''Magne Powers'' before rebranding in its second year as ''LED Powers''. The Microman figures in the ''Powers'' range were all-new designs, though some sets also featured strange appearances from pre-existing ''Transformers'' molds. The toyline was supported by a manga serial in ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' and a 52-episode anime series, with a companion short film released in Japanese cinemas alongside the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals|Metals]]'' episode "[[Cutting Edge|Convoy's Great Transformation!]]" and a ''[[Licca Kayama|Super Doll Licca-chan]]'' short film as part of the ''[[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]]'' anthology.

Unfortunately, the ''Powers'' range underperformed and Takara, which was dealing with financial issues, reduced the size of the line before cancelling it altogether. The ''Replica Microman'' series survived until 2003, but only in the form of limited editions and exclusives to retailers such as [[e-HOBBY]].{{-}}

===''Microman 2003'' (2003-2007)===
[[File:Microman 2004 catalogue.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The invention of "Full Action Bodies" allowed ''Microman'' to become the dopest shit ever.]]
Another new line of figures appeared in [[2003]], appropriately named ''Microman 2003'' and re-envisioned as an adult-oriented collectible. The first series of this toyline, ''Micro Force'', established a new style of body construction proudly advertised as "Full Action Bodies", which featured over thirty points of articulation and interchangeable sets of hands. The line evidently proved enough of a success, and it dropped the ''2003'' from its name, expanding into subsequent years with mech suits, the "Material Force" range of blank figures for customised builds, and licensed crossover toys for popular ''Transformers'' characters like [[Batman]], [[Superman]], [[Evangelion Unit-00|Rei Ayanami]], [[Evangelion Unit-02|Asuka Langley Soryu]], [[Chun-Li]], the [[Predator (alien)|Predator]], and [[Godzilla]] (the figures actually going inside rubber monster suits!) among many others.

Following the Takara/Tomy merger in [[2006]], the ''Microman'' line was put on a brief hiatus. It returned in [[2007]] with the ''Wecker Signa Project'', a series of toys of the characters from the low-budget {{w|tokusatsu}} show ''{{w|Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa}}''. Each release came with a DVD or CD featuring episodes or other media from the show, and heavy focus was put on the unmasked forms of the female heroes, played on the series by {{w|Japanese idol|idols}}. After ''Wecker Signa'', ''Microman'' quietly came to a close, but the design team evidently used the experience with its idol stars to resurrect the "Full Action Bodies" in ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'', as you'll see [[#GT|below]].{{-}}

===''Microman Arts'' (2014-2015)===
[[File:Microman Kantai Collection Kongou.jpeg|right|upright=1|thumb|Yes, you're still on the ''Microman'' page.]]
With TakaraTomy having learned the lesson from the [[GT Sister]]s that {{w|Moe (slang)|moe}} anime girls were the way forward, the ''Microman'' brand resurfaced as ''[https://www.takaratomy-arts.co.jp/specials/hobby/ma/ Microman Arts]'', released by the subsidiary company TakaraTomy A.R.T.S (or T-ARTS). ''Microman Arts'' consisted entirely of highly-detailed recreations of characters from pre-existing brands, including the anime series ''{{w|Love Live! School Idol Project}}'', [[Sega]]'s ''{{w|Project 575|Go! Go! 575}}'', and TakaraTomy's own ''{{w|PriPara}}'', but the most prolific subline by far featured the {{w|Moe anthropomorphism|anthropomorphised}} World War II warship girls of wildly popular browser game ''{{W|Kantai Collection}}''.

After two years from T-ARTS, ''Microman'' came to a close, with not a single chromed head in sight. Despite its long lifespan and history of innovation, there are no apparent plans for a return on the horizon. That said, recent years have given us a full-throated [[Diaclone#The return|''Diaclone'' reboot]] and a revival of the ''[[Micronauts]]'' in comic form – so only time will tell if these little heroes will get their big moment.{{-}}

==Toys==
As a ''Transformers'' Wiki, a full list of all ''Microman'' toys falls rather outside our scope. However, noted below are the toys in ''Microman'' that have directly borrowed from ''Transformers'', alongside convincing cases of the reverse happening.

===''Transformers'' in ''Microman''===
====''Microman: LED Powers''====
{{anchor|MachSpeeder}}
[[File:Microman toy Mach Speeder.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Redeco" feels like a strong word.]]
*'''Mach Speeder with Rider Arthur''' (Micro Bikes, May 18 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-14'''
**''Series 4'': '''Laser Microman'''
**''Accessories:'' LED Rotor Sword
:Part of the ''LED Powers'' "Micro Bikes" assortment, Mach Speeder (マッハスピーダ ''Mahha Supīda'') is a redeco and retool of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Rocket (G2)#Generation 2|Road Rocket]], transforming into a Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. Mach Speeder is predominantly cast in red plastic with gold metallic flake, with black robot parts. The main gimmick of ''LED Powers'' was that each Microman featured an LED bulb in their chest; when their "Energy Pack" backpacks were attached, the bulbs would activate and [[Light-piping|pipe lighting]] through the rest of the figure. As such, the light-up electronics present in Road Rocket were removed for Mach Speeder, and retools were made to the toy's handlebars and buzzsaw weapon to allow ''Microman'' figures to grip them.
:Mach Speeder was packaged with ''Rider Arthur'', who could mount Mach Speeder's vehicle mode and illuminate its "LED Rotor Sword" with his own electronics. This mold was also used to make [[#HyperSpeeder|Hyper Speeder]] below, [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)#Toys|Sideways]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Road Rocket (G2)#Robotmasters|Road Rocket]]. The latter two Transformers retained the retools made for ''Microman'' compatibility (apart from the saw handle), but reinstated the mold's electronics.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MicroBikes.htm More information on Mach Speeder with Rider Arthur at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|RoadBison}}
[[File:Microman toy Roadbison.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, is that [[Throttle (GoBots)|Throttle]]?]]
*'''Road Bison with Rider Walt''' (Micro Bikes, May 18 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-15'''
**''Series 4'': '''Laser Microman'''
**''Accessories:'' LED Muffler Cannon
:The other release in the "Micro Bikes" assortment, Road Bison (ロードバイソン ''Rōdo Baison'') is a redeco and retool of the other ''Generation 2'' Laser Cycle, [[Road Pig (G2)#Generation 2|Road Pig]], transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide touring motorcycle. Road Bison is predominantly silver with red and black highlights and, as with Mach Speeder, features gutted electronics and altered handlebars to allow compatibility with its partner, Rider Walt.
:This mold was also used to make [[#HyperSpeeder|Tornado Bison]] below, ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Axer (G1)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Axer]], and ''Robotmasters'' [[Sideways (RM)#Robotmasters|Double Face]]. Again, the latter two Transformers retained the retooling and reinstated the mold's electronic innards.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MicroBikes.htm More information on Road Bison with Rider Walt at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|MicroTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Micro Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I was hired to take photos, not apply stickers."]]
*'''Micro Trailer with Pilot Edison''' (Micro Trailer, July 19 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 blasters, gun barrel piece, 4 cannons, 2 smokestacks, rifle
:The centrepiece of the "Secret Breaster" theme, the Micro Trailer is a redeco of the [[Action Master]] vehicle [[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]. The trailer is cast predominantly in pearl white and translucent green, with black tyres and mostly gold accessories; a sticker sheet is provided for additional detail. The Micro Trailer retains all of the functionality of the original Armored Convoy; its cab transforms into a "Stealth Jet" mode that can seat one pilot and a gunner, and the trailer unfolds into "Battle HQ Base" mode, revealing battlement positions for more figures. Naturally, the set no longer includes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM|Optimus Prime]], instead coming with Pilot Edison; since Action Masters were about 3.75-inch scale anyway, the vehicle is a good fit for ''Microman'', but even better is that the 2 mm holes in ''Microman'' figures' feet are the same size as those in the Action Masters' soles, allowing them to be pegged into place on the trailer's mounting points.
:Two additional Micro Trailers were available in limited quantities; see [[#DarkTrailer|below]].
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/Microtrailer.htm More information on Micro Trailer with Pilot Edison at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|HyperSpeeder}}
[[File:Microman toy Hiper Speeder and Tornado Bison.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mmm, citrus!]]
*'''Hyper Speeder with Master Microman Laser Arthur and Tornado Bison with Laser Shakunetsu''' (multi-pack, August 2000)
**''ID number:''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''{{fact}}
**''Accessories:'' LED Rotor Sword, LED Muffler Cannon
:Released during the "Secret Breaster" portion of ''LED Powers'', this is a multi-pack gift set exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]]. It contains: "Hyper Speeder" (ハイパースピーダ ''Haipā Supīda'', misspelled as "Hiper Speeder" on the toy), a redeco of Mach Speeder in predominantly translucent lemon yellow with black and translucent orange robot parts and a green-tinted Rotor Sword; Master Microman Laser Arthur, a variant on Mach Speeder's partner Rider Arthur; Tornado Bison (トルネードバイソン ''Torunēdo Baison''), a redeco of Road Bison in predominantly translucent orange with yellow and gold robot parts and a green-tinted Muffler Cannon; and Laser Shakunetsu, a new character created from a combination of winning entries to a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' competition. The two Micro Bikes retain all the functionality of their previous releases.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/toysrusmicrobikes.htm More information on Hyper Speeder with Master Microman Laser Arthur and Tornado Bison with Laser Shakunetsu at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|DarkTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Dark Trailer.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
*'''Dark Trailer with Laser Dark''' (September 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
:This special "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" version of the Micro Trailer was available as a campaign promotion via Takara. Limited to 100 competition prizes worldwide, the "Dark Trailer" is a monochromatic version of the Micro Trailer, replacing the translucent green with opaque black, the other plastics with various shades of grey, and altering the paint applications to more fitting colours; the gold plastic used for most of the weapons remains the same, as does the sticker sheet. Pilot Edison is replaced with an eeeevil repaint, Laser Dark.
:The set might have come in a plain white box with a small explanatory sticker on the side.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/microman-led-power-black-lucky-draw-micro-trailer.1065311/ Pictures of Dark Trailer with Laser Dark from a fan's collection]</ref>{{-}}

{{anchor|FlameTrailer}}
[[File:Microman toy Flame Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Anybody got $3500?]]
*'''Flame Trailer with Laser Edison''' (September 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-20'''
**''Series 5'': '''Secret Breaster'''
:''Another'' Lucky Draw version of the Micro Trailer, the "Flame Trailer" was limited to 50 competition prizes and, other than replacing the translucent green plastic with translucent red, was much the same as the regular Micro Trailer, down to including the same stickers, the same pilot (under the name "Laser Edison"), and even the same box (if this eBay auction is to be believed<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140038/https://www.ebay.com/itm/304352099893 eBay auction for a pre-owned Flame Trailer (archived)]</ref>).{{-}}

{{anchor|RocketBase}}
[[File:Microman toy Micro Rocket Base.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Not really compatible, but they're making a damn good go of it.]]
*'''Micro Rocket Base with Shining Edison''' (Micro Base, October 27 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-26'''
**''Series 6'': '''Shining Tector'''
:Part of the final series of this iteration of ''Microman'', the Micro Rocket Base is a redeco of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rocket Base#Toys|Rocket Base]], omitting that set's pack-in partner [[Countdown (G1)#The Transformers|Countdown]] as well as the mechanical grabber arm accessory. The Micro Rocket Base is decked out in a striking black, grey, and gold colour scheme, the rocket itself is painted silver with a smokey translucent booster section, and a new sheet of gold, ''Microman''-themed stickers is provided for details.
:The base transforms from a comparatively compact launching pad modelled on the Space Shuttle crawlers, with a gantry tower and a large rocket ship. Both rocket and base unfold into multiple ramps, platforms, and "buildings", along with a small "scout vehicle". Though originally designed for Micromasters, the various seats ''can'' accommodate ''Microman'' figures, though no concessions are made to make the set more compatible with the rest of the line. The set is bundled with a green Microman named Shining Edison.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/rocketbase.htm More information on Micro Rocket Base with Shining Edison at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|GoldRocket}}
[[File:Microman toy Gold Rocket Base.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Seriously, this is the best photo we could get of this thing.]]
*'''Gold Rocket Base'''? (Micro Base, November 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''L-26'''
**''Series 6'': '''Shining Tector'''
:A Lucky Draw version of the base, possibly known as "Gold Rocket Base"<ref>[https://www.micromanforever.com/2000LEDPremiums.htm "Shining Promotion Prize (11/00) (...) Gold Rocket Base (50 prizes)"]</ref>, was available as a campaign prize, limited to 50 pieces. Presented in an unchanged box from the original release, this version of the Rocket Base replaced the black plastic with white, and presumably featured other changes. Information is really scarce.{{toystub}}

===''Microman'' in ''Transformers''===
====''Beast Wars'' (Japan)====
[[File:BWJ VolcBase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The dimensional adventure game of pitfalls and perils!]]
*'''Volcano Showdown: Armor VS Snapper''' (Vs Playset, [[1997]])
**''ID number:'' '''VS-X1'''
**''Accessories'': Scenery mat, red ball (x8), cannon, cannon platform, cage segments, back panel
:Available only in the [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|Japanese version of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline]], the [[Volcano Base#Toys|Volcano Base]] is part of the "Volcano Showdown" (火山の対決 ''Kazan no Taiketsu'') versus set also containing [[Armordillo#VSX1|Armor]] and [[Snapper#VSX1|Snapper]].
:The volcano itself has a battery operated feature; when loaded with the included red balls, the volcano has an "erupting" feature where it causes the red balls to pop out the top of it and roll down the molded cascading slides on its face. A constructible cage can attach to the side of the volcano in addition to a large cannon platform which can also launch the included red balls. Also included is a thin plastic mat with earthen scenery printed on it that is intended to be placed underneath the whole set.
:Due to the scale of various sculpted details on the Volcano Base and its general incompatibility with the two figures it comes with, it has been hypothesised that this playset was originally slated for an abandoned ''Microman'' line.{{-}}

====''Beast Wars II''====
*'''Diver & Niagara Base''' (March [[1998]])
**''ID number'': '''X-2'''
**''Accessories'': Two cannons, missiles (x5), leaves (x7), play mat
:Released exclusively as part of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII|Beast Wars II]]'' with [[Diver (BW)#Toys|Diver]], the [[Niagara Base#Toys|Niagara Base]] is a playset of a plastic mountain. It has multiple tree plumes, two projectile-launching cannons and a Venus fly-trap (with a pressure panel that causes it to snap shut when pressed) that can be attached in various ports on the mountain. Also included with the playset is a plastic play mat with water and Earth terrain printed on it to place underneath the playset. An identical play mat was included with the Volcano Base playset.
:The mountain itself has no molded water details or paint operations, but instead has a divot on top which is intended to be filled with ''actual'' water which collects in a molded basin at the bottom of the mountain, to emulate an actual waterfall.
:Though we lack official confirmation, the Niagara Base has long been reported to be a recommissioned toy from a ''Microman'' line. At the very least, it clearly wasn't designed with contemporary ''Transformers'' toys in mind, not even Basic-sized ones, as the base interior is designed around a considerably smaller scale of figure.
::*''[http://tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Diver/diver.htm More information on the Niagara Base (with Diver) at TFU.info]''

[[File:BWII-toy TakoTank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know about the Octorok, right? All you have to do is deflect that rock it spits out.]]
*'''Ikard & Tako Tank''' (October 1998)
**''ID number'': '''X-5'''
**''Accessories'': motorcycle, 6 missiles, pump
:Part of the ninth wave of ''Beast Wars II'' toys, the [[Tako Tank#Toys|Tako Tank]] is a large mechanical octopus, packaged with its pilot, [[Ikard#Toys|Ikard]]. Twin puppet-rods in the back give control of the front two tentacles, which are made of a soft rubbery plastic, and are also one of the most fun play-features in ''Transformers'' ever. A plunger in the back runs through the body, which activates a removable pump in the tank's "mouth". A small wheel behind each "eye" allows them to spin in concert, though for what purpose is unknown.
:The tank-head splits open to reveal a removable motorcycle Basic-scaled toys can ride. This bike has two flip-around spring-loaded missile launchers, featuring small pegs that are compatible with the [[Claw Jaw#Toys|Claw Jaw]]/[[Scuba#Toys|Scuba]] mold's tentacle-hands. The wheel assembly can serve as either a traditional land-based vehicle or swivel and tilt to perform as a hoverbike. The launchers fold up into the bike's rider compartment for storage inside the Tako Tank, so the Tank cannot be "piloted" in this form; however, once the bike is deployed, there is room to seat a Basic-scaled figure in the left-over socket to pilot the tank body, plus a nice window for them to look out of.
:Like the Niagara Base, there is speculation that the Tako Tank was originally an unreleased ''Microman'' concept. This may explain the bike's dubious-at-best compatibility with its pilots and why – uncharacteristically for Transformers toys by that time – there was no mode that could store all the missiles at once.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Ikard/ikard.htm More information on the Tako Tank (with Ikard) at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''Super Link''====
[[File:En-toy Kicker-TakSS03.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|KICKER KICKER YOUR ELBOWS KICKER]]
*'''Kicker''' (March 25 2004)
*'''SL Grand Convoy and Kicker''' (2004)
*'''Kicker Energon Edition''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-14''' (Kicker), '''SS-03''' (SL Grand Convoy set)
**''Accessories:'' Energon Sword, chestplate, backpack, belt, Destron Clone Sword (SL Grand Convoy set only)
:Part of the fourth wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' toyline, the [[Kicker Jones#Energon|first Kicker toy]] is based on the ''Microman 2003'' body construction. He is super-posable, and his parts are fully interchangeable with other ''Microman'' figures. He is armed with a small, non-transforming silver version of the [[Energon Saber]] (which is also compatible with [[5 mm post]]-holes), plus his torso armor and belt are removable.
:A [[Kicker Jones#GrandConvoy|second version of Kicker]] (pictured) was available as part of the limited-edition "Transformer X Microman Anniversary Set", celebrating the 30th anniversary of ''Microman'' and the 20th anniversary of ''Transformers'' in Japan, alongside an exclusive variant of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Kicker2pack|Optimus Prime]]. This set also includes a pale-gold-chromed version of the Energon Saber accessory, as well as a chromed "[[Energon Sword|Destron Clone Sword]]" exclusive to this set.
:A [[Kicker Jones#EnergonEdition|third and final Kicker]] was available as part of a Lucky Draw competition, limited to 100 pieces. He also comes with a red-chromed Energon Saber accessory. Contest entries were found in the ''Super Link'' soundtrack CD and the first three volumes of the ''Super Link'' DVD and the prize winners were announced in August 2004.
:This toy is notorious for being ''incredibly'' breakable, with the knee and elbow joints in particular made up of thin pieces of hard plastic. The two-pack version uses clear-black plastic rather than opaque for these pieces, making it ''even more'' susceptible to breaking with even moderate pressure. The "Energon Edition" version is also cast in translucent plastic, in this case red with orange paint applications. With reports of even the standard version already having been broken when ''mint in box'', let's hope you didn't pay aftermarket prices for the Lucky Draw figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Kicker/kicker.htm More information on Kicker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivKicker/kicker.htm More information on Anniversary Kicker at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''Robotmasters''====
[[Image:ArsenalForceWeapons.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|The Arsenal Force weapons are the new-mold, sprued-together Decepticon solitarium accessories that can combine, and are not to be confused with the new-mold, sprued-together not-solitarium Autobot weapons that don't combine, or the new-mold, not-sprued-together Decepticon solitarium accessories that combine with each other but not explicitly the rest. It's all very simple.]]
{{main|Solitarium#Toys}}
*'''Wrecker Hook''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-04''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Air Hunter''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-06''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Wingstun''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-08''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Psycho-Orb''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-09''', July 15, 2004)
:Most of the Decepticons in the first wave of the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)#Toys|Robotmasters]]'' toyline came with a [[solitarium]] (read: translucent plastic) accessory that could combine to form the [[Arsenal Force]] weapon. These toys were [[Tow-Line (RID)#Robotmasters|Wrecker Hook]], [[Air Hunter#Robotmasters|Air Hunter]], [[Wingstun#Robotmasters|Wingstun]], and [[Psycho-Orb#Robotmasters|Psycho-Orb]], and they came with the [[Boost Hammer]], Sacred-Cut Sword '[[Gazan]]', [[Jamming Trident]], and [[Calamity Defenser]] respectively. This is notable since all four toys were redecoes, meaning the new tooling for the Arsenal Force pieces had to come from ''somewhere''... and since the abruptly-cancelled final portion of ''LED Powers'', "Shining Tector", was focussed around translucent plastic weapons that could combine to form bigger weapons and armour, ''and'' the solitarium parts feature identical handles to the ''LED Powers'' accessories, it was not hard to speculate that their origin lay in ''Microman''.
:Each of these four weapons were also redecoed multiple times; see the main [[solitarium]] page for more information.

*'''Ligier''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-03''', July 15, 2004)
*'''R-Blade''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-05''', July 15, 2004)
*'''Bound Rogue''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-07''', July 15, 2004)
:Three more new-mold weapons were included with three Autobots from the first wave of the toyline. They are not explicitly referred to as being made of solitarium, but if you strip off that [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome coat]] they're covered in, you'll find the same translucent green plastic as the Arsenal Force weapons. Later redecoes, also listed on the main solitarium page, make clear that they must be part of the same sprue or mold set as the first four accessories. The three weapons are [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Ligier]]'s JS Laser Gun, [[R-Blade#Robotmasters|R-Blade]]'s Flare Gun, and [[Bound Rogue#Robotmasters|Bound Rogue]]'s Type 93; all three share the same handles that suggest they were designed for ''Microman''.

*'''Smokesniper''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-13''', September 9, 2004)
*'''Gigant Bomb''' (''ID number:'' '''RM-14''', September 9, 2004)
:Another two solitarium weapon molds were released during ''Robotmasters'': [[Smokesniper#Robotmasters|Smokesniper]]'s [[Radial Pod]] and [[Gigant Bomb#Robotmasters|Gigant Bomb]]'s [[Pulverizer]]. While not officially part of the Arsenal Force, they could be attached with some creativity. They also feature the same size handles as the other solitarium weapons, again suggesting a ''Microman'' heritage. These two weapons were not redecoed.{{-}}

====''Collector's Edition''====
[[File:G1-toy GaMede.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|The last gasp of {{w|bishonen}} before ''Microman'' went moe.]]
*'''Magnificus & Ga'mede''' ([[2005]])
**''ID number'': '''68'''
**''Accessories'': 2-piece "Photon Armor" bandolier, holster, gauntlet, "Magno Gun" pistol, "Photon Wave Rifle", "High Frequency Machete", six pairs of hands, hand-rack, ''Microman'' stand

: Available only with the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] [[Magnificus (G1)#Toys|Magnificus]], ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[Ga'mede#Toys|Ga'mede]] is a [[redeco]] of the ''Microman'' 2004 series [https://www.micromanforever.com/2004KMSP02.htm Microman "Walter"]. He is a ''super''-posable 3 3/4-inch action figure, and has six pairs of interchangeable hands for different poses and weapons (two clenched fists, two splayed palms, two flat palms, and three different pairs of gripping hands), and includes a mini "rack" to store the ten hands not plugged into the figure's wrists. Unlike regular modern ''Microman'' figures, his head is painted rather than chrome silver. Since he's roughly the same size as the 1980s ''Microman'' figures, he can pilot Magnificus's tank mode just as the original figures could.

: He comes with an unchromed-black set of the weapons and wearable accessories from the ''Microman 2003'' series MF1-01 Commander Microman: a machinegun that can attach to his bandolier's back (albeit a bit loosely), a pistol with leg-holster, and a machete that clips into a wrist-gauntlet. He also comes with a ''Microman'' stand to help him stay upright, though only one of the footpegs on it is sized to this style of ''Microman'' figure.

:Much like Kicker, this set celebrates the shared history of Takara's ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'' lines, pairing a ''Microman'' toy that homages various Japanese '70s/'80s sci-fi style shows with a reproduction of a Transformer in its original ''[[Micro Change]]'' coloration.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Gamede/gamede.htm More information on Ga'mede at TFU.info]''{{-}}

====''GT''====
[[File:GT Anna.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|And I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-01''', May 25, 2013)
*'''GT-R Saber''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-02''', May 25, 2013)
*'''GT-R Megatron''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-03''', July 17, 2013)
*'''GT-R Maximus''' (''ID number:'' '''GT-04''', September 28, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[DOGMASK]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'' was a small franchise produced by TakaraTomy in co-operation with the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. This somewhat whimsical series depicted a [[micro-continuity]] in which faction leaders from ''Transformers'' series past are reimagined as grand tourer racing cars. Each Transformer was paired with a ''Microman''-based {{w|race queen}}, featuring a high amount of articulation, interchangeable sets of hands for multiple poses, and outfits based on real life race sponsors. They were retooled and redecoed from the 2005 ''Microman'' "[https://micromanforever.com/2005El.htm Micro Sister]" body by the mold's original ''Microman'' designer [[DOGMASK]].<ref>Article on ''Transformers GT'' in [[Transformers Generations 2013]], p. 34</ref>
:GT-R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GT|Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#GT|Maximus]] are partnered with [[Misaki#GT|Misaki]], [[Anna#GT|Anna]], [[Noa#GT|Noa]], and [[Hiiro#GT|Hiiro]] respectively.{{-}}

===Honourable mentions===
====''Microman''====
{{anchor|Escargot}}
[[File:Microman toy Escargot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Straxus strikes fear into the sparks of his enemies at 0.048 kilometres per hour.]]
*'''Escargot''' (Mecha-Cosmo, 1975)
**''ID number:'' '''No.1'''
**''Series:'' '''Project Victory'''
:Part of the "Project Victory" series' "Mecha-Cosmo" assortment, the Escargot is spherical vehicle with battery-powered, motorised wheels. The Escargot is named after its snail-like shape when its two wheel-on-stalk accessories are pegged onto the front. Its bubble cockpit seats two Micromen (not included), and its modular construction allows it to be reconfigured into a radar tower, or a battle chariot, or whatever your creative mind can come up with.
:The comic story "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel]]" made use of the Escargot's design as transportation for the [[Precursor World]] version of [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] who – in homage to his [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel The Transformers comics|Marvel UK appearances]] – had been rendered a disembodied head in a jar.
::*''[https://micromanforever.com/escargot.htm More information on Escargot at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

{{anchor|MicroKnight}}
[[File:MicroKnightMC11.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Visionaries|Knights]] of the [[Star Power|Magical Light]]!]]
*'''Micro Knight''' (1979)
**''ID number:'' '''MC-11'''
**''Series:'' '''Police Keeper'''
**''Accessories:'' Pulsar Gun, Energy Backpack, Police Keeper Shield
:Released as part of the "Police Keeper" series, the Micro Knights were a range of Micromen in the style of medieval suits of armour, featuring a high level of sculpted detail and almost covered in chrome, save for the characteristic Microman white gloves. Two waves of Micro Knights were produced, with each individual toy differentiated only by colour and ID number.
:The Micro Knights – the second wave especially – proved difficult to find during the toyline's lifespan; like many ''Microman'' toys, they saw a reissue in the ''Replica Microman'' series in 2000, which also added a handful of new variations to the Knights' ranks.
:The manga "[[God Neptune comic 1]]" [[Repurposing|repurposed]] the blue Micro Knight, ID number MC-11, as the original body of the drone that would be reformatted into [[Magna Convoy]].
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/MCXmicroknight.htm More information on the Micro Knights at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}
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[[File:Microman Giant Robo G-1.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Not to be confused with Giant Robo G-2, which features bright colours and rap music.]]
*'''Giant Robo G-1''' (1979, cancelled)
**''Series:'' '''Rescue Team'''
{{toydesigner|[[Tsutomu Inoue]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>''Takara SF Land'' by [[Kōji Igarashi]], p49.</ref>
:Intended for release in the "Rescue Team" series, a resin prototype of the Giant Robo G-1 appeared for solicitation in the 1979 edition of the ''Takara General Catalog'', the company's periodical for potential vendors and other toy industry professionals. G-1 was intended to be a line centrepiece, pulling out all the stops: in addition to the traditional cockpit for a Microman figure as expected of larger toys, it was intended to include a compartment for the pilot's accessories, a motorised walking gimmick, radio control functionality, and even a voice changer. After being passed over for ''Microman'' proper, the design bounced around the Takara offices until it saw release in 1980 (sans about half the gimmicks from the original pitch) as the [[Diaclone#Early Diaclone|Great Robot Base]], the flagship release and mascot of the nascent mecha-focused spin-off line ''[[Diaclone]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The large robot's transformation mechanism was based on the prototype for the unreleased Microman toy, Giant Robo G-1. This robot would later evolve into Diaclone Robot Base.|link=https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1631449712376315904|site= Twitter|name=Koji Igarashi in p.104 of ''Diaclone World Guide'', translated by Necronomitron|year=2023|month=03|day=03}}</ref>
:Starting with "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic]]", the appearance of the Giant Robo G-1 was used as the [[Statue of The One]], an effigy of the Precursor World's [[The One|legendary creator]].{{-}}

====''New Microman''====
{{anchor|Bulsonic}}
[[File:Microman toy Bulsonic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'd love to see the face of [[#Microman Arts (2014-2015)|one of the moe anime girls]] peering out of this.]]
*'''Bulsonic (Blue Type) with M009 Kenji''' (Armored Suit DX, January 1983)
**''ID number:'' '''DX3'''
**''Series:'' '''Micro Robot'''
:The third and final release in the "Micro Robot" Armored Suit range, and the only one to carry the "DX" suffix, Bulsonic is a large suit of power armour that transforms into a space jet. In robot mode, a Microman pilot can be housed in Bulsonic's chest, with their face being visible behind the clear plastic screen at the front of Bulsonic's helmet. Bulsonic was available in "Blue Type" (pictured), "Red Type" (which inverted the red/blue colour layout), and "Real Type", the latter of which was a military green version and included an additional plastic sprue with landing gear and other accoutrements for buyers to customise the toy into looking more realistic. Each Bulsonic came with a variant of the Microman M009 Kenji; Blue Type's was yellow, Red Type's was light blue, and Real Type's was dark green. Bulsonic also happens to hold the distinction of being the last ''Microman'' toy designed before the line refocussed into ''[[Micro Change]]''.
:The "[[Metrowars]]" manga depicted a minor [[virtual redeco]] of the Blue Type Bulsonic as a body for [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] – giving him a blue helmet and more of a suggestion of a face than the clear screen of the ''Microman'' toy – in reference to a long-standing Japanese fandom theory that Straxus' original Marvel design was based on Bulsonic in the first place.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/ASDXbulsonic.htm More information on Bulsonic at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

====''Replica Microman''====
{{anchor|Arcee}}
[[File:Microman toy Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Forget the [[Arcee (Animated)#Toys|teacher]] and the [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|bike]] and the [[Arcee (G1)/toys#BotCon2001|spider]], ''this'' is the first toy of Arcee.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''M18X'''
**''Accessories:'' Angelic Wings
:Originally released in the 1977 ''Microman Command'' line, the "Lady Command" range was an assortment of female Microman pilots in vibrant colours, each of whom had a name beginning with "A" – Ann, Alice, Annie, and Ai.<ref>[https://www.micromanforever.com/M18X.htm 1977 Lady Command series at micromanforever.com]</ref> Being girl toys in a boy's line, the Lady Command were produced in smaller numbers than other figures; their rarity made them a perfect candidate to appear in the ''Replica Microman'' series of reissues in November 1999. As with the Micro Knights, this allowed for additional variants and new members to join the Lady Command ranks.
:One such new member was produced as a Lucky Draw figure in conjunction with the publishing group Kodansha and their then-new guidebook, "The Official Guide to Takara SF Land", which paid tribute to the various sci-fi toylines by Takara over the years. In tribute to the shared history of ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'', this new Lady Command figure was named Arcee – though whether or not she represents [[Arcee (G1)|"our" Arcee]] or is simply named for her is unknown.
:Arcee is a redeco of the standard Lady Command body in white, with gold chromed limbs and a silver head. She includes a pair of "Angelic Wings" which can peg into her back, though their official placement is in the sides of her thighs (just go with it). Arcee came in an all-white version of the standard Lady Command packaging: a capsule in the shape of the [[Statue of Liberty]] (again, just go with it). Only five Arcees were produced.
::*''[https://www.micromanforever.com/sflandprize.htm More information on Arcee at micromanforever.com]''{{-}}

==Fiction==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
[[Image:DreamMixRobotman.jpg|right|200px|thumb|It's roomier in there than you'd think.]]
As part of [[DreamMix TV]]'s attempt to pull in more ratings, [[M121 Mason]] was invited to battle bunches of other beings, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], on the television show ''[[World Fighters]]''. Mason could summon the help of [[Robotman]], and some battles even took place on [[Micro Earth]]. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Microman Inn]] was an establishment in [[Warsaw]], [[Indiana]], across the road from the [[Acroyear (motel)|Acroyear motel]]. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} Presumably, they have something of a rivalry.

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Wyatt Toys]] advertised ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''Microman'' toys for sale in the [[Detroit Powell Press]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.micromanforever.com/main.htm Microman Forever (English fansite)]
*[http://www.edit.ne.jp/~sashida/MICROMAN/micro.html Microman Maniacs (Japanese fansite)]
*[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/ Micro-Earth (Japanese fansite)]

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「ウォッチQ」

[[File:Kronoform logo.gif|upright=1.6|thumb|For all time. Always.]]

Succeeding ''[[Diakron]]'' in [[1984]], the '''''Kronoform''''' line was [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s second pass at engaging directly with the North American market, this time in the form of a somewhat half-hearted attempt to move various remaining ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys that [[Hasbro]] had declined to license for ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'' franchise.

Unique to the line was the "Time Machine" series of transforming watch toys from which the line derives its name, many of which were taken from Takara's '''''Watch-Q''''' toyline in Japan.

Three of the watches, [[Autoceptor]], [[Deceptor]], and [[Kaltor]] were released directly in ''The Transformers'' packaging, (retaining a smaller ''Kronoform'' logo printed on the box) while the Robot Time Machine (as [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]]) and [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] toys would later see release as Transformers as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Transformers: Generation 2]]'' toyline in [[1993]].

Decades later, the long-running [[Ask Vector Prime]] feature seized on the ''Kronoform''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Time Machine" schtick to conscript its toys and concepts into most of the ''Transformers'' brand's [[Hytherion|extant]] [[Vector Prime|time-travel]] [[Chronarchitect|deep lore]].

{{quote|This is the Kronoform Robotic World. The [[Originator (Kronoform)|originators]] are protectors of the universe directed by Diakron Commanders. The [[Terminator (Kronoform)|Terminators]] are evil robots attempting to enforce their rule. Create your Kronoform Robot World with this space age concept.|The entire Kronoform story<ref>[https://twitter.com/_necronomitron_/status/1386309900553265156?s=20 1985 ''Diakron'' catalog, source unknown. From Necronomitron on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/06/grandstand-convertors-zetanoid.html Article on Dia-Attacker's various releases] at Soundwave's Oblivion</ref>}}

==Toy Range (Incomplete)==
The following list covers all ''Kronoform'' releases that were released or later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys or otherwise inspired ''Transformers'' concepts. ''Kronoform'' molds with no ''Transformers'' relation are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.

===1984 - The Robot Time Machine===
[[File:RobotTimeMachineSixModes.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Oops! all [[Sixshot (G1)#The Transformers|wingwolves]].]]
''Kronoform's'' idiosyncratic first year consisted of a single toy: '''Kronoform, the Robot Time Machine'''. Originally released in Takara's ''Watch-Q'' as simply "Watch Robo" and rereleased in ''[[Micro Change]]'' as "MC-06 Watch Robo," Kronoform was marketed not only as a watch-to-robot transformer but as a six-changer ("and more!") with some very... creative modes, as famously immortalized in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlb0h6qig8 its commercial]. This toy would go on to inspire a flurry of ''Transformers'' characters, mostly in the pages of the Facebook incarnation of [[Ask Vector Prime]].
*Silver deco: The toy's primary colorway. Released unchanged in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' as [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]], later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Vector Prime]] in [[Ask Vector Prime]] and again as [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] in the pages of [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics.
*Gold deco: Not released in ''Transformers'' but did later inspire the appearance of [[Azimuth (COP)|another Azimuth]].
*Blue deco: Not released in ''Transformers'' but did later inspire the character [[Ephemeris]] in [[Ask Vector Prime]].
*Black deco: Not released in ''Transformers'' but did later inspire the character [[Meantime (G1)|Meantime]] in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s comics.
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}
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===1985 - Robotic World===
[[File:Kronoform timemachines.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2|Deceptor is the unlabeled one between Autoceptor and Kaltor.]]
1985 saw ''Kronoform'' explode in size as it took on ''Diakron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s duties as Takara's "miscellaneous" toyline for the North American market.

====''Diaclone'' refugees====
The ''[[Diaclone]]''-derived toys that made up the bulk of ''Kronoform'''s second year were recast as the central players in what could charitably be called ''Kronoform''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "story" as they were carved up into the heroic "[[Originator (Kronoform)|Originator]]s" and the villainous "[[Terminator (Kronoform)|Terminator]]s." While none of them made their way into ''The Transformers'', some have inspired later toys or fiction-only characters.

;Pilot mini-figures
*Presumably the enigmatic "Diakron Commanders", these unnamed accessories were slight retools of ''Diaclone'''s heroic Dianaut pilots to replace their foot magnets with cheaper inert metals. Used as inspiration for the toy characters [[Dia Cinders|Dia]], [[Cline]], and [[Diac]], as well as the fiction-only character [[Chifumi Takahashi]].

;Originators
*Multi-Force - Originally the ''Diaclone'' Gats Blocker toy and pretty much a straight reissue of ''Diakron'''s Multi-Force 14 Robot. Used as inspiration for an [[Gats Blocker Autobot|unnamed background comic character]].

;Terminators
*Attackon - Originally the ''Diaclone'' Dia-Attacker toy. Used as inspiration for the original form of [[Exarchon]], arch-villain of the [[2019 IDW continuity|2019-2022 IDW comics]].
*Wargon - Originally the ''Diaclone'' Warudaros toy. Used as inspiration for the [[Storm Rider]] toy.

====Time Machines and the Transformers====
Kronoform-the-toy, now renamed simply "Robot Time Machine," returned at the head of a whole [[subline imprint|subline]] of watch-themed toys sourced from ''Watch-Q'' and/or ''Micro Change.'' Most significantly, this is where ''Kronoform'''s final year saw the line pipe toys straight into ''Transformers'' proper via [[Rebranding|rebranding]], following a similar trajectory to adjacent European lines such as ''[[Trasformer]]'' and [[Joustra]]'s iteration of ''Diaclone''. While the entire "Time Machine" subline hovered in the vicinity of a ''Transformers'' logo in advertising, three specific toys received explicit ''Transformers'' packaging. ''Transformers''-relevant releases include:

;''Transformers''-adjacent releases
*'''Robot Time Machine''' again - see above.
*'''[[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]]''' - Converts from watch to scorpion. Originally released as "Scorpio" in ''Watch-Q''. Released unchanged (up to and including her name) in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''.

;Joint ''Transformers'' releases
*'''[[Autoceptor]]''' - Converts from watch to car to robot. Seemingly original to ''Kronoform''. Produced in gray, black, blue, and red. Not repurposed into a zillion characters. Sorry.
*'''[[Deceptor]]''' - Converts from watch to jet/bird thing to robot. Seemingly original to ''Kronoform''. Produced in gray, blue, and gold.
*'''[[Kaltor]]''' - Converts from wrist calculator to robot. Originally released in ''Watch-Q'' as "Watch Robo Calculator.".

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[[File:G1-toy Maxitrek.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Maxitrek - having mastered the Satsui No Hado - unleashes their Shun Goku Satsu on an unprepared wristwatch]]

===<strike>1986</strike> - Maxitrek===
The only known ''Kronoform'' toy solicited for 1986 was a potential fourth ''Transformers''/''Kronoform'' figure named "[[Maxitrek]]." The figure would have been a new mold watch Transformer with a motorized walking gimmick via a small wind-up motor. The prototype is credited to TakaraTomy designer [[Takashi Matsuda]], who was also responsible for the original Robot Time Machine.
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==Fiction==
The [[Terminator (Kronoform)|Terminator]]s unleashed the chronal bioweapon [[Hytherion]] against the [[Originator (Kronoform)|Originator]]s in their war at the end of time as the [[Big Crunch]] loomed in [[Cymond 772.0 Beta]]. {{storylink|Source:Ask_Vector_Prime/Facebook#June_15.2C_2015|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/15}}

==Notes==
* ''Kronoform'''s pilot figures were not distributed with any particular regard for the toyline's factions. What that means for the Diakron Commanders, who knows.
* [[Ask Vector Prime]] recruited all five ''Transformers'' releases from ''Kronoform'' to form a squad of multiversal adventurers known as the [[Time Warrior (AVP)|Time Warrior]]s. You get it? Because, because of the watches. You get it.

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Dai Atlas (G1)

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:''Dai Atlas is an [[Autobot]] [[Powered Master]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DaiAtlas1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An atlas helps you find stuff. ''Dai'' Atlas shoots you in the face.]]
'''Dai Atlas''' (see [[#Name|below]]) succeeded [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] as [[Supreme Commander]] of the Autobot forces. A skilled swordsman, his prowess with a blade is considered almost equal to that of his predecessor. Dai Atlas has sworn to defeat the forces of the new [[Decepticon]] [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violen Jiger]], and protect the [[Zodiac]] at all costs.

Dai Atlas is a [[Powered Master]] who can combine with his partners. When combined with [[Sonic Bomber]], they become [[Sky Powered]]. When combined with [[Roadfire]], they become [[Land Powered]]. And finally, when combined with Sonic Bomber and Roadfire, the three form the massive [[Big Powered]].

His son [[Speeder]] accompanies him in battle as his [[Micromaster]] partner.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Zone'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūsaku Yara]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Zone daiatlas03.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Nothin' I love more than a lens flare.]]

Dai Atlas, along with his fellow Powered Masters, created the technological planet [[Micro|Zone]] which eventually developed the super energy source, [[Energon Z]]. After the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] attacked and destroyed the planet [[Feminia]], and the [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] was lost in the explosion, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber left to search for their leader.

The pair eventually found the injured Autobot and returned him to Zone for repairs. On Zone they received word that they were needed elsewhere, so they left for [[Earth]], to counter an attack from the Demon Generals.

[[File:Zone daiatlas01.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Isn't flying too close to the sun more Dai [[Icarus]]'s thing?]]
Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber arrived just in the nick of time (because... y'know, heroes always do), saving the Autobot [[Micromaster]]s from the all-powerful Decepticons. Dai Atlas then raced [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] to the underground location of the [[Zodiac]], an energy source capable of creating an entire universe.

Devastator beat Dai Atlas to the punch thanks to the intervention of [[King Poseidon]], who caught the Autobot leader with a chain weapon. Devastator handed the Zodiac to Poseidon and took the chain from him, intending to kill Atlas. But Dai Atlas drove forwards using the treads in his feet and then transformed into his drill form and smashed through into a wall, killing Devastator in a flood of hot lava.

[[File:Zone daiatlas02.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|This drill tank mode can effortlessly drive through solid rock. Wait... what?]]
Free now, he chased King Poseidon to the surface, where he wrestled the Zodiac away from him. However, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] got pissed off and unleashed his [[Energon Z Beam]], which Sonic Bomber threw himself in front of to protect Dai Atlas, nearly getting himself killed by the attack. Taking a risk, Dai Atlas unleashed the power of the Zodiac, and both he and Sonic Bomber (now healed from Trypticon's attack) transformed into their base modes and blasted Trypticon and King Poseidon into oblivion.

[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] saw this and decided it was time to get the hell out of there. Dai Atlas pursued, riding on Sonic Bomber. He merged his wings into his Z sword and sliced Predaking neatly in half.

After returning to Zone with the Zodiac, Victory Saber inaugurated Dai Atlas as the new Autobot Supreme Commander. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====''Zone'' manga and story pages====
[[File:Starsaber and daiatlas manga.jpg|thumb|250px|Becomes much harsher in hindsight in the IDW universe, doesn't it?]]
Following the upgrade of planet [[Micro]] into the Autobot Zone, rumors abounded that not [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]], but a ''new'' [[Supreme Commander]] would be in command. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

Later, [[Violen Jiger]] ordered his [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] on a campaign to conquer planets and create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the Autobot Zone. The Decepticons attacked planet [[Feminia]] and destroyed it completely, with Victory Saber lost in the destruction. However, Dai Atlas and [[Sonic Bomber]], the [[Powered Master]] space explorers, had arrived in time to rescue the badly wounded Autobot Supreme Commander. The Decepticons then shifted their focus to [[Earth]], where they hoped to obtain a powerful energy source called the [[Zodiac]]. Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber intercepted them on Earth, defeated them, and regained the Zodiac. Impressed with Dai Atlas' courage and power, and too injured to lead any longer, Victory Saber inaugurated Dai Atlas as the new Supreme Commander of the Autobots. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

[[File:Zone12FinalPage.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Rhinox (BW)|Yay, pretty flowers.]]]]

Dai Atlas helped to complete the Zone Operation, leaving Victory Saber relieved he had passed the role of Supreme Commander on to him. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 4}} Dai Atlas's mere presence enhanced the Autobots' morale by a tremendous degree and they enforced the peace of the galaxy with an even greater resolve. Soon after, Evil Spirit General [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] attacked the Earth and took [[Landshaker]] and [[Sky Hyper]] hostage. Driven by the need to rescue their comrades, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber defeated BlackZarak and rescued their friends. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 5}}

Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber then focused their attention on Super-God General [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and Dinosaur General [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], whom they vowed to defeat in under eight seconds. Dai Atlas took on Overlord, the strongest of the Generals, and defeated him with his "Galactic Dash" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

Violen Jiger then created [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] as a rival for Dai Atlas and unleashed him on the Lunar Zone Base on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. Dai Atlas heard the SOS and rushed to aid Sonic Bomber in battle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 8}} Dai Atlas arrived and combined with Sonic Bomber into [[Sky Powered]], but they were quickly frozen solid by Metrotitan's Freeze Beam Gun. All hope seemed lost until [[Roadfire]] appeared and took Metrotitan out. Freed, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber happily welcomed Roadfire into the club. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 9}}

Violen Jiger at last came out of the shadows and attacked the Earth in person. Dai Atlas and the other Powered Masters attempted to stop him with their "Triple Powered Attack" but failed. Violen Jiger escaped back to the [[Tenth Planet]] with the Zodiac and a [[Galaxy Rocket]] full of hostages. Dai Atlas and the Powered Masters then combined into [[Big Powered]] and gave chase. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}}

Arriving at the Tenth Planet, Violen Jiger split into his three forms, Vion, Lenja and Igern, and attacked. Dai Atlas destroyed Vion with his Powered Cutters while Sonic Bomber and Roadfire took out the other two. However, the battle was not over. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 11}} Violen Jiger returned as a horrible phoenix-thing and attacked. Upgraded with the power of the Zodiac, the Powered Masters combined into Big Powered yet again, but this time their strength was enhanced thirty-fold. They flew through Violen Jiger and destroyed him with the "Powered Rainbow Attack". The Zodiac then reformed the desolate Tenth Planet into a lush utopia where [[human]]s and robots could live in harmony. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 12}}

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====''The Battlestars''====
To counter the threat of [[Dark Nova]], Dai Atlas charged the [[Battlestars]] with the task of resurrecting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Giving the [[Zodiac]] to their leader, [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]], Dai Atlas inaugurated the youthful Autobot as temporary Supreme Commander, at least until Optimus Prime was brought back online. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)|The Battlestars Part 1}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Dai Atlas's subordinates, [[Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], were inspired by his use of the Zodiac to create the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}} When the Legends World was destroyed, they hoped Dai Atlas would help them recreate it. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

In [[2035]], Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber and Roadfire returned to the Tenth Planet to investigate an incident only for all three of them to be destroyed by a resurrected Violen Jiger, who stole their bodies. Their disembodied [[spark]]s were recovered in [[2038]] by [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] and placed in new [[protoform]]s, allowing the trio to be revived in new bodies with [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] functionalities. They returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to stop Violen Jiger from stealing the Zodiac, but their new bodies' lack of [[Powered Engine]]s led to their failure, Dai Atlas himself only holding his own thanks to borrowing power from Twin Twist and Topspin. When Violen Jiger retreated to recharge the Zodiac, Dai Atlas knew he'd be targeting the [[Micro|Z Planet]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DaiAtlas cameo.jpg|thumb|Dai Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Randroid.]]
Dai Atlas was an [[Cybertron (G1 faction)|ancient Transformer]] from Cybertron's lost past. While searching for clues about Cybertron's history, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] stumbled across a hidden chamber beneath the planet's surface containing two massive statues of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] and Dai Atlas, holding a [[Golden Disk (ancient)|golden disk]] between them. This chamber apparently told of a vast Cybertronian Empire that ended prior to recorded history. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Drift issue 2|Transformers: Drift #2]]}}

[[File:PrimusAllGoodThings-introdump.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|This is as close as he'd get to G1 Marvel, sadly.]]
Dai Atlas was one of the older Cybertronians dating back to the era of [[Nova Prime]] 8 million years ago. In [[Ancient Cybertronian|Old Cybertronian]] his name was "Dei Atlas", meaning "God Map", which reflected his desire to find the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]], a group of Cybertronians who supposedly made Cybertron perfect before leaving to spread enlightenment and peace to the rest of the universe. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

A strict believer in pacifism and in [[Primus]], Dai Atlas was part of Nova Prime's inner circle and was present when he located the legendary [[Crystal City]] and its guardian, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], allowing him to bring about a new [[Golden Age|era of peace]] on Cybertron. With time, an increasingly ambitious Nova began planning for aggressive expansion into space to "free" other races from "the tyranny of will" as well as authorizing [[combiner]] experiments in the name of [['Til all are one|all becoming one]], both of which horrified Dai Atlas. When Crystal City was destroyed in a battle between Omega Supreme and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s creation, [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]], he confronted Prime with the consequences, but was rebuffed and told he had lost his place on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Omega then approached Atlas to show him something he hadn't trusted Nova with: the location of [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], one of the last [[Titan (group)|Titans]] on Cybertron. Atlas was told that someday he would have to leave Cybertron "to keep the light of the [[Guiding Hand]] burning in its endless circle", and the Titan's energies would aid him in this endeavor. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

Following the departure and subsequent disappearance of the ''Ark'', Dai Atlas became a [[Senate|senator]] in the new government that formed on Cybertron under the new Prime, [[Nominus Prime|Nominus]]. Although initially wary of his colleague [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], on the grounds of his apprenticeship to the amoral Jhiaxus, the two came to develop a friendship around their shared dislike of the prominent senator [[Proteus]]'s [[functionism]]. Shockwave confided in Dai Atlas with his worries that Cybertron would face a critical resource shortage thanks to the planet's development into a metropolis, and the two would both champion the cause together.

Eventually, Shockwave's continued dissidence against Proteus and the rest of the Senate would lead to him being subjected to the [[empurata]] ritual and a [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgical]] "personality inversion", turning him into a coldly logical person who accused Atlas of lying about the resource crisis so as to allow his own experiments into the matter to continue unfettered. Concerned, Dai Atlas asked another former friend of Shockwave, the upstart police officer [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]], to try and contact the other senator and talk sense into him.

This effort failed, and before long Dai Atlas, along with the rest of the Senate, was summoned to an emergency meeting in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] regarding the burgeoning [[Decepticon]] movement. Before he could leave, however, Shockwave arrived at his home and shot him. Unbeknownst to Atlas, Shockwave had been recruited by the Decepticons and was aware that the Senate would be massacred at the meeting. Through some vestige of sentimentality, Shockwave attacked his former friend to ensure he did not travel to Kaon, sparing him the fate of the rest of the Senate. {{storylink|Shockwaves}}

Rather than join the "new Senate" assembled under the ascendant [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Dai Atlas went on to form a group dedicated to preserving Cybertron's ancient culture, naming it the [[Circle of Light]] after Omega Supreme's prediction. The Decepticons, now holding Kaon, continued their campaign of terror, but were halted temporarily after Zeta's death and the [[Matrix of Leadership]]'s selection of Orion Pax to become Optimus Prime. In spite of the new Prime's successes, Atlas considered him a warmonger and refused to accept his authority. Even though he had no faith that Prime could lead Cybertron back to peace, he grudgingly participated in the [[Grand Convocation]] out of respect for the Matrix. {{storylink|Derelicts}}

[[File:Monstrosity-Dai Atlas.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
When he refused to let Prime use his Circle of Light as recruiters for the [[Autobot]] army, Prime warned him that pacifism would only mark him as a target for the [[Decepticon]]s. In response, Atlas proved himself to be neither pacifistic nor weak by destroying a group of [[auto-combatant]]s, explaining that while he didn't believe in violence, he was primarily a patriot, not a pacifist. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}}

When Optimus Prime responded to a Decepticon attack on the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]], Dai Atlas came with him as an observing non-combatant and ended up witnessing his arrest of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. He suggested that they hear Grimlock out and give him and his [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] safe passage off Cybertron like they wanted, but Prime refused, causing the situation to escalate. Although Grimlock was eventually talked down, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], current leader of the Decepticons, triggered the detonation of the refinery, {{storylink|Rage (IDW)|Rage}} causing widespread devastation and compounding the energon crisis. After hearing Prime vow to restore unity to the planet at the memorial service for the disaster, Dai Atlas attempted to convince Optimus that that Cybertron was a lost cause and that seeking new energy reserves on other worlds was the best option. The Autobot leader instead reaffirmed his decision to continue to fight for Cybertron. Nevertheless, many citizens began an [[Exodus (event)|exodus]] off-world, and Dai Atlas was later interviewed by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on his news broadcast, where he expressed his lack of belief in the Prime. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}} During the exodus, he worked with [[Solomus|Tyrest]] to help millions of civilians leave the planet. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

While the Autobots did locate a new energon resource, Dai Atlas rejected the possibility that it could save Cybertron. He was present when Optimus Prime personally told the evacuees that they were free to go, but while he gave Prime praise for this act, it did not change his decision to leave. As he boarded a ship off-world, Atlas turned down Prime's last offer to stay, causing the two to trade insults before separating on bad terms. {{storylink|Massacre}} After fleeing their homeworld, Dai Atlas and his Circle of Light moved further and further away as the war spread before Cybertron. Eventually, they formed a new Crystal City deep underground on [[Theophany]], a utopian society hidden from all other Transformers. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}} As per Omega Supreme's instruction, Atlas brought the Titan with him, building Crystal City on top of it and using it as the city's power source. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

[[File:Dai Atlas Leads Drift 4.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Shouldn't he preface that with "Would you kindly"?]]
Dai Atlas's utopia was threatened by its first serpent when an idealistic swordsman named [[Wing (G1)|Wing]] broke their laws and brought a Decepticon into their midst after an encounter with Slavers on the planet's surface. Although Dai Atlas and [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] condemned Wing for this mistake, he insisted [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] would not be trouble. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}} This proved to be false weeks later when Drift stormed into the meeting chambers and announced he had made a deal with the Slavers to sell them out for his own freedom. But, um...he didn't mean it! He hoped to stall long enough to arm the Knights of the Circle with knowledge in advance of the Slaver's attack, and catch them off-guard. Dai Atlas was furious at Drift for forcing them into a position where they'd have to fight to protect their peace, the very thing they had long criticized the Autobots for doing. When other Knights seemed prepared to listen to Drift, he refused to allow them access to the weapons vault, willing to do anything he could to ensure the Crystal City remained secret and at peace. Dai Atlas ultimately relented, but refused to have any part in the battle. As the oldest of the Knights, he had seen his share of warfare, and dreaded seeing it again. {{storylink|Drift issue 3|Drift #3}}

Safe inside Crystal City, Dai Atlas wrestled with his decision as he watched his friends and comrades battle from afar. The death of Wing at the hands of the lead Slaver was too much for him to bear, and it rekindled his fighting spirit. Dai Atlas raised Crystal City from beneath the sands and led the full compliment of Cybertronians into battle against their foes. The tide of battle turned quickly with these reinforcements, and the citizens of Crystal City soon stood triumphant. Dai Atlas declared that the Circle of Light would no longer hide in secret, and that the Knights would go forth and allow their message to be heard. He named Drift the latest of the Knights and passed on Wing's great sword to him. {{storylink|Drift issue 4|Drift #4}}

Dai Atlas's certain belief in the Knights of Cybertron was one of the reasons Drift used to try and convince others to join him and [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] on a quest to find them. Optimus Prime and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] remained unconvinced, with Optimus describing Dai Atlas and his Circle of Light as a cult. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

[[File:Dai Altlas Cylonus and Whirl face the Legislators.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|right]]
Meanwhile Crystal City was attacked by an army of [[Legislator]]s, led by [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], who had betrayed the Circle and now worked under Chief Justice [[Solomus|Tyrest]]. Although it cost 10,000 Legislators to subdue the population, eventually Dai Atlas and the survivors were captured and taken to the fabled miracle moon of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. The ''Lost Light'' would later find only the city in ruins. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

For the Circle, Luna 1 became a prison slaughterhouse, and they would lose 90% of their population before their accidental discovery by [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]]. Once freed, Dai Atlas joined the pair as they faced off an army of Legislators sent by Tyrest to quell the breakout. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:StarSaber Primushatesyou ArmtheLonely.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|''Cierra tu cara, culo.'']]
While the battle raged, Dai Atlas noticed that, just like his own, Cyclonus's [[Great Sword]] was glowing with light, his devout spark igniting the nexus in the sword's hilt and turning it super-charged.

He would not have the time or chance to explore the notion of having a fellow 'bot with a similar talent, for Star Saber teleported himself close to the battle. His appearance prompted Dai Atlas to abandon the battle and confront him, denouncing Star Saber for his betrayal and fanaticism. Star Saber countered with nothing but criticism for Atlas, calling him a heretic and unbeliever, and that his faith in Primus was only an affectation. Star Saber also accused Dai Atlas of waiting arrogantly around at Crystal City for the Knights of Cybertron to show up instead of taking action. Moments later, Star Saber shoved his fist into Dai Atlas's chest, killing him with the final words, "''Primus hates you''". {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

Some time later, after being informed of Dai Atlas's demise, Drift began sporting facial [[tattoo]]s in honour of the deceased.<ref>[https://twitter.com/markerguru/status/716702702416355328 Alex Milne (@markerguru) on Twitter, clarifying the visual, 3 April 2016]</ref> {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Dai-Atlas_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|Thank goodness [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] hadn't met this guy.]]
Dai Atlas was shocked by the very appearance of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] combiner [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that, though rare, there were realities where Dai Atlas became a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], or more commonly, was upgraded into '''Atlas Convoy'''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/26}} He also noted that in many realities, Dai Atlas and the Powered Masters were fated to defeat the [[Thirteen Great Demon Generals]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/12/19}}

In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], Dai Atlas was one of [[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperdrive]]'s predecessors as Autobot leader. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/16}}

===e-HOBBY/''Generations Selects''===
Dai Atlas was a member of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. During a mission, he joined [[Blue Big Convoy|his leader]] in interrupting a battle between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron]]. {{Storylink|Super Megatron comic 3}}

Presumably dying when [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] betrayed and destroyed the organization, Dai Atlas was memorialized with a hologram that was attended to by [[Magna Convoy]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{spoilers|Escape Part One|January 20, 2021}}
[[File:EscapePartOne-DaiAtlas.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Dai Atlas was one of the four [[Great General]]s during the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} Ninety kilocycles before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Dai Atlas took an active role in the conflict between the [[A'ovan]] and the [[Thraal]] by helping to coordinate the evacuation efforts and holding off the Thraal long enough for a convoy of A'ovan refugees to escape their doomed homeworld. Those refugees that made it to Cybertron held him high regard and dubbed him one of their "Three Saviors" along with [[Roadfire]] and [[Sonic Bomber]]. In return, Dai Atlas gave the aliens a beacon that could be used to call him in times of distress, which became a treasured relic interred in their [[A'ovan habitat]]. {{storylink|Escape Part One}}

By the time of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] crisis, Dai Atlas had retired from active duty and gone [[immersant]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s attacked the A'ovans, a group of children broke into the archives to try and summon Dai Atlas; although [[Pra'tyne]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] believed that nothing would rouse him from his slumber, the beacon did indeed reach him, and prompted him to rip himself free from the ground. {{storylink|Escape Part One}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
The Circle of Light, under Dai Atlas's leadership, was in search of a peaceful place to call home when they encountered the Decepticon Deadlock. They aided him when the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] came looking, and Dai Atlas's actions helped Deadlock turn over a new leaf and become Drift. {{storylink|Circle of Light (Legends)|Circle of Light}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Zone daiatlas toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More of a "[[Triple Changer|Three-and-a-Half Changer]]", really.]]
*'''Dai Atlas''' ([[1990]])
**''ID Number:'' '''C-348'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, drill, runners/skids, gun platform, dual cannon, 2 wings (left & right), tail fin, 2 large ramps (left and right) 2 ramps, 2 radar dishes, pipe
:Released only in Japan, Dai Atlas is a quad-changer with four distinct (well, that might be stretching it a bit) modes. Robot mode, drill-tank, 'jet', and base mode. He contains a battery-powered motor as a gimmick which could rotate the treads on his legs, allowing him to move under his own power in [[alternate mode|vehicle]] and [[robot mode]] and spins his drill. In base mode his tank treads become moving walkways, and his gun platform can spin. [[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]]'s [[instructions]] show that Dai Atlas can use his motor gimmick in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to tow Grandus.

:He includes a cockpit for Micromasters, which can also become a gunnery station. The gun platform and the two large ramps can be combined to form a shield, while his wings can be combined together to form his Z-sword. In base mode, Dai Atlas can connect to other Micromaster bases, as well as his buddies Sonic Bomber and Roadfire, using Micromaster connector ramps.

:In robot mode, Dai Atlas's articulation is limited to mobility in the arms.

:Dai Atlas also came with the Micromaster partner Speeder.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/DaiAtlas/daiatlas.htm More information on Dai Atlas at TFU.info]''

[[File:ZoneToy bigpowered giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Big Powered''' (Multi-figure giftset, 1990)
**''ID Number:'' '''C-353'''

:Dai Atlas was also released in a giftset with Sonic Bomber and Roadfire.
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity-dai-atlas-toy-tt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The, Atlas, the.]]
*'''Dai Atras {{sic}} [Aurora Flare Blue Pearl]''' ([[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''A-01D'''
:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Dai Atlas is a redeco of ''Alternity'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]]. Dai Atlas transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:The mold was used for [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy Super Black]] and ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/alternity/dai-atlas-aurora-flare-blue-pearl/2944/1/ Image gallery of Dai Atras at Seibertron.com]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-LGEX-Big-Powered-Dai-Atlas.jpg|thumb|300px| Just give him a sword, and call it good.]]
*'''Big Powered''' (Multi-pack, [[March 30]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Dai Atlas is a very extensive retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Black Shadow (Victory)#Titans Return|Sky Shadow]], available only in the [[Big Powered#Legends|Big Powered]] multi-pack with [[Sonic Bomber#Legends|Sonic Bomber]] and [[Roadfire#Legends|Roadfire]]. This figure is incapable of splitting in half like Sky Shadow or Overlord, as his upper and lower halves are now held together by a newly-molded waist joint part. Due to the removal of fold-up panels used to cover the cavities, Dai Atlas is left with a pair of glaringly hollow legs in robot mode. As is the case with his original ''Zone'' figure, his wings are detachable and capable of combining into his Z-sword, which can attach to a port on one of his forearms.
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==Merchandise==
====Super Collection Figure====
[[File:SCF DaiAtlas.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dai Atlas? That sounds like the name of a Welsh geography teacher.]]
*'''Dai Atlas''' ([[2002]])
**''Act'': '''8'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A soft-plastic PVC of Dai Atlas was made in "Act 8" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. It was available in both full-color and pewter-finish versions, one of each per case of twelve.

:The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearin. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

:The color version of Dai Atlas also came packaged with the left arm to the Act's "build-a-figure" [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|MegaZarak]]. This part could also be in either full-color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color parts to four pewters out of every ten cases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/DaiAtlas/daiatlas.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Dai Atlas at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Action Series====
[[File:SunriseMegaAction Dai Atlas.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I'm a [[Toei Animation|Toei]] character but line up with {{w|Sunrise (company)|Sunrise}} [[Brave (franchise)|characters]].]]
*'''Dai Atlas''' ({{w|Wonder Festival|Wonder Festival 2007 Summer}} exclusive, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Reflec Shield, Magna Shot, Z Powered Cutter, hand (clench)*2, hand (spread)*2, hand (for holding weapons)*2
:''Mega Action Series'' Dai Atlas is a highly poseable figure (and also a redeco of the [[Brave (franchise)|The Brave Express: Might Gaine]] BRAVE-BOX2 DVD set exclusive Gōryū figure, with some new parts like the retooled Dai Atlas head, Reflec Shield, Magna Shot, & the Z Powered Cutter) from the {{w|Sunrise (company)|Sunrise}} Mega Action Series of mecha action figures, made by [[CM's Corporation]]. With articulation and scaling on par with a [[Revoltech]] figure, this set included several alternate hands as well as the character's signature gun and shield accessories. As seen in the image, the wing pieces can be clipped together to form a rough 'Z shape' to simulate the Z Sword of the original Dai Atlas.

:However, the series is notorious for its fragile joints.
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===Transformers Gum===
*'''Dai Atlas''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, shield, wings

:Part of the sixth wave of Kabaya's revived ''Transformers Gum'' Series, Dai Atlas is a snap-on kit which can transform into his other 3 modes if finished. Dai Atlas can also combine with Sonic Bomber and Roadfire (sold separately) to form Big Powered. His Z Powered Cutter and a non-transformable [[Speeder]] were included with the concurrently released Roadfire kit.

==Notes==
[[File:Zone daiatlas05.jpg|thumb|Baby got back.]]
*In the industry pitch reel included as a special feature (under 'ads') on the Madman ''Victory'' DVD set, all of Dai Atlas's action features are demonstrated using the Micromaster Freewheeler, and not Speeder. Sonic Bomber, on the other hand, is demonstrated using Sonic.
*During the [[title sequence]] for the ''Zone'' OVA there is a strange mini-montage of shots of Dai Atlas (all of the cartoon screencaps of his [[robot mode]] on this page are from that montage) including... a random shot of him from behind.
[[File:BraveGoryuModel.jpg|thumb|Ronald McDonaldpants.]]
*The Dai Atlas toy was [[redeco]]ed in Takara's ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Express Might Gaine]]'' toyline as "Gōryū" (轟龍, "Thundering Dragon"), which served as the second mech of the series's antihero, Joe Rival. The [[character model]] was altered in various ways, such as straightened wings in robot mode and a creepier face, but the toy itself had no retooling. In a seeming nod to the toy's ''Transformers'' origins by the ''Brave'' staff, the robot was originally dubbed "Atlas" by its creator on the show, but Joe chose to rename it to his liking. Dai Atlas's design was also used for the "Atlas Mk.II" drones from the same series, which were never made as toys.
*''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[King Atlas]] was created as an [[homage]] to Dai Atlas. The character's lack of any form of bio meant that for several years, there existed the possibility he ''was'' Dai Atlas (thanks to ''Universe''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multi-universal story). Eventually though, King Atlas was established by this wiki's standards as his own separate character hailing from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]] in "[[Force of Habit]]".
*''Kre-O'' Dai Atlas utilizes the [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] helmet (with additional yellow decorations), a backpack piece, a gun (with orange detailing) and 2 clip-on wings.
*The Primus Vanguard incarnation of Dai Atlas posthumously debuted as an uncolored statue in [[Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic|the prequel story to "Cybertron Magna Convoy"]] using the base mold of [[Black Shadow (Victory)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Sky Shadow]] as the design of ''Legends'' Dai Atlas had not yet been finalized.

===Name===
Like [[Autorooper|several]] of Takara’s original characters, Dai Atlas’ name utilizes minor wordplay which is difficult to retain in translation. His name can be seen either as two words: “Dai Atlas” (ダイ・アトラス / Dai Atorasu / ‘Big Atlas’), evoking a powerful strongman akin to {{w|Atlas (mythology)|Atlas}}, the Titan of Greek mythology. Atlas’ association with the globe, as well as the common usage of the word in reference to maps, ties in well to one of the main themes of [[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]], with its focus on land, and city-building. However, because written Japanese often doesn’t use spaces between words, it’s also possible to read the name as a single word: “Daiatlas” (ダイアトラス / Daiatorasu), making the first portion sound similar to “[[Diaclone]]” (ダイアクロン / Daiakuron).

This dual meaning was intentional, as Takara designer Motoki Takatani clarified in the book “Takara SF Land: Evolution”. Dai Atlas’ [[play pattern]] of a large robot turning into a command center for smaller figures is the same as Diaclone’s original concept, in this case using [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] instead of human pilots. Similarly, Dai Atlas’ ultimate combined form, “[[Big Powered]]”, not only refers to [[Powered Master|Powered Masters]], it’s also the name of one of the most popular early Diaclone toys.

English romanization of Dai Atlas’ name has been inconsistent across franchises, and products. IDW’s 2005 and 2019 incarnations of the character, as well as the [[Dai Atlas (Animated)|Animated homage]], each use the name “Dai Atlas” (the dominant fan interpretation), while [[Viz Media|Viz Media’s]] [[Transformers: The Manga Volume 3|release]] of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone Manga]] used “Daiatlas” as a single word. Other attempts at romanization have resulted in [[Engrish]], such as Alternity’s “Dai Atras”, or a trading card included in [[TV Magazine]] calling the character “Dy Atrus”. The [[King Atlas|2004 Universe figure]] decoed in [[homage]] to Dai Atlas, skipped the issue entirely by naming the figure “King Atlas”. Either way, it could have been [[Violen Jiger|much worse]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Diatlas''' (ダイアトラス ''Daiatorasu''), '''Dai Atlas''' (ダイ・アトラス ''Dai Atorasu'')

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