C joint

2011-08-08T23:45:34Z

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

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

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

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

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

===Generations===
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* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] / [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]
* [[Kup (G1)#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]
* [[Scourge (G1)#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] / [[Black Shadow|Sky Shadow]] (bars only - his guns)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]
* [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]]
}}

===United===
This section lists only those molds or retools that have no Western release, molds released in the West retain their functionality when released in Japan.
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* [[Frenzy (G1)#United|Frenzy]] / [[Rumble (G1)#United|Rumble]]
* [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]
}}

===Dark of the Moon===
{{collist|3|
* [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]]
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (bars only)
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (bars only - his arms)
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (bars only - his upper arms/door panels)
* [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (bars only - his forearms and missile pods)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] (Jetwing jet pack and Gatling Cannons only)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe class Optimus Prime]] (bars only)
* [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (bars only - hips/doors, exhaust pipes, rung)
}}Ratchet (bars only - arms

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

====Cyberverse====
* All [[Cyberverse]] figures (their hands and weapon platforms/playsets)

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

==References==
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