Editing Ginrai (robot)

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:''Ginrai is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:MF-GodGinrai-boxart.jpg|thumb|300px|"Against all the evil that Hell can conjure, all the wickedness that mankind can produce, we will send unto them... only you. Rip and tear, until it is done."]]

'''God Ginrai''' (ゴッドジンライ ''Goddo Jinrai'', aka '''Magnus Prime''') is a former [[Transtector]] who gained life from and independently of his former owner, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], via the power of [[Masterforce (technology)|Masterforce]]. As such, God Ginrai takes after the human's personality; he is an incredibly brave and fearless fighter, but also prone to rash action and charging into battle alone, needlessly putting himself at extreme risk.

After a deadly battle with [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]], God Ginrai was rebuilt into '''Victory Leo''' (ビクトリーレオ ''Bikutorī Reo'') and gained the ability to combine with new Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] to form '''Victory Saber''' (ビクトリーセイバー ''Bikutorī Seibā''). In this form, Star Saber's speed and power are greatly enhanced, but at times, Victory Leo's savage personality can override his calm and collected nature.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
[[File:MF42 humans and transtectors.jpg|250px|thumb|Shins museum.]]
The super-energy alien being and self-styled "Decepticon god" [[Devil Z]] stole several [[transtector]]s, including one intended to be used by the legendary Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], from an area of space known as the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]]. Devil Z scattered the Transtectors across Earth, where they lay in hiding for years, absorbing the planet's [[Chōkon Power]], to await the day Devil Z would have them bond to human beings, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]]. {{storylink|Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}} The transtector meant for Optimus Prime would eventually fall into the hands of a [[human]] named Ginrai, who used the transtector in conjunction with the [[Master-Brace]]s found within to join the battle against the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai}}

In the wake of Devil Z's destruction, the bond between the Autobot humans and their Transtectors was broken, and Ginrai became a normal human again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}

====''Legends'' comic====
The Ginrai transtector—now having taken his human partner's name as his own, becoming known as God Ginrai himself—joined with the Autobot forces in space, setting up base at [[G Nebula 89]]. In [[2021]], he watched as [[Grand Maximus]] unveiled his "Super Convoy Project", which would produce a transtector similar to Super Ginrai to resurrect [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] with. {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} He was part of the defensive forces when [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]'s troops attacked their base. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} When the human Ginrai visited to have his new [[Godbomber]] upgraded, God Ginrai told him it was nice to see him again. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}
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Ginrai joined the battle against [[Devil Z]]'s Decepticons using his Godmaster transtector. {{storylink|On Scene! Our Savior's Name Is Ginrai!}}

Later, the death of Devil Z caused the bond between the humans and their Transtectors to be broken, and Ginrai became a normal man again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Life-Forms}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:HtF-Ginraifirepowers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left]]
Ginrai (nicknamed "Fire Guts") was a veteran of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], and not without baggage. He saw new potential conflicts everywhere, and so he cultivated a reputation for being paranoid. Ginrai saw his demeanor as preparedness. Nevertheless, deep in Cybertron's post-[[Great Transformation]] peacetime, [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] placed Ginrai as Commander of the new [[Cybertronian Knight]]s. The two personalities routinely clashed, as Trizer's more zen-like approach drove Ginrai up the wall. {{storylink|#Timelines|Knight Ginrai profile card}}

Ginrai clashed with [[Primal Prime]] when he recruited [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] to the Knights. Ginrai and the Prime were of equal rank, but their methods differed dramatically. Primal Prime had recently expelled Devcon from the [[Wreckers]] for his abusive tactics, and he was nonplussed to find Ginrai recruiting Devcon and encouraging the use of those same tactics.

Ginrai's knack for paranoia and overreaction led him to call in a CODE RED ALERT on [[Nebulos]] in order to deal with what turned out to be a fender bender in space. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur|Apelinq's personal logs}}

When a communications failure cut off the Knights from the [[Galadria Space Bridge Outpost]] in the [[Delta Prysmos Sector]], Ginrai ordered an immediate investigation. Devcon was hunting [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] in that area, and sent a garbled transmission that seemed to authenticate Ginrai's concern. Alpha Trizer convinced Ginrai to wait for a second transmission from Devcon, which led the Knights to bridge directly into [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head to interrupt the mission of the [[Star Seeker]]s. Ginrai brought Alpha Trizer, [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]], and [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] to assist Devcon. They successfully captured Captain Cannonball and his team of pirates and mercenaries. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}
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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
[[File:SiegeOnCybertron-MagnusPrime.jpg|thumb|]]

'''Magnus Prime''' was a [[City Commander]]. With the help of his [[Titan Master]] [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], he could unleash his [[Chōkon Power|Chokon Power]].<ref>[[Trypticon's Titan Master Crunch]]</ref>

When the Decepticons besieged Cybertron, Magnus Prime used his missile launchers to protect Autobot defenses and strike back at the Decepticons.<ref>''Titans Return'' Siege on Cybertron pack-in blurb</ref>

===Precursor World===
[[File:Knight Ginrai Selects.jpg|thumb|80px|left]]
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Ginrai was a member of the [[Red Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He reported the assault of the [[Red Planet]] by the [[G1 World|dimension-hopping]] [[Seacon (BW)|pirate]] [[Terrormander]] to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Precursor World|Red Sentinel Prime]] with great urgency but was waved off by his cocky commander. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
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[[File:Superginrai toy generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, the Japanese toy has shortened smoke stacks?!]]
[[File:Godbomber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I could punch you to death. Just get a little closer.]]
*'''Superginrai''' {{sic}} (''Godmaster'', [[1988]])
*'''Godbomber''' ([[1988]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-307''', '''C-309'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, "God Cannon", 2 "Tachyon Missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:God Ginrai is made out of the separate "Super Ginrai" and "Godbomber" releases. 

:A remolded version of the American [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Powermaster Optimus Prime figure]], Ginrai is a red, blue and grey tractor trailer, only able to transform into [[robot mode]] when the small Ginrai human figure is put into engine mode and snapped into place in the truck's grill, unlocking the clasp that holds the legs in place. When the cab is in robot mode, the trailer can become a battle station. Either robot or station can be armed with any of the toy's weapons, including two black "Superconductor Rifles", and two grey double-barrelled "Particle Beam Cannons", (referred to as "Cannon Craft" in "[[The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army]]"), which can be piloted by any small Godmaster figures. The cab and trailer can be merged into "Super Ginrai", whose head is a separate piece.

:Differences between Ginrai and Powermaster Optimus Prime include retractable super-robot fists, a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue plastic windows, shortened smokestacks, a more metallic grey plastic, chrome on the Godmaster Ginrai engine, and silver paint rather than stickers for the small robot's upper legs.

:Godbomber transforms into an armored [[trailer]], composed of a collection of modular pieces. He does not so much transform as he does break apart—into two arms, two legs, two wings, a chest and a back—and recombine in a different configuration, with the only elements of transformation being his flip-out feet and head. He is armed in both modes with the God Cannon, which can either mount on his shoulder or be held in his fist in robot mode. Godbomber combines with the separately-sold Ginrai to form God Ginrai.

:This mold was used—almost entirely without changes—to make [[Apex Bomber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on Super Ginrai at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/Godbomber/godbomber.htm More information on Godbomber at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I can almost touch my toes! (not really)]]
*'''Godginrai''' {{sic}} (''Godmaster'' multi-pack, 1988)
**''ID number:'' '''C-310'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Super Ginrai and Godbomber were also sold in a set. Trailer mode Godbomber can hook up either directly to Ginrai's cab or to the back of Ginrai's own trailer and be towed along behind him, while any of Ginrai's weapons can plug into the holes in Godbomber's wings and chassis. Most prominently, of course, Godbomber diseassembles into various component parts that combine with Super Ginrai to form God Ginrai. Godbomber's legs become boots known as "God Legs", to which Ginrai's Particle Beam Cannons attach; his chest and wings form the "God Wing" backpack; his arms clip over the top of Ginrai's own as the "God Punch"; and his back becomes a chromed chestplate called the "God Breast", into the top of which the spring-loaded, missile-firing "God Cannon" plugs. The toy also features a secondary, lesser combination referred to as the "God Breaster", which involves attaching the God Breast to Super Ginrai, and plugging Godbomber's wings into his arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/GodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on God Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy victory leo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[JAM Project|V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Three-Two-One-Zero, never give up! Oh yeah]]!]]
*'''Victory Leo''' ([[1989]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-327'''
**''Accessories:'' V-Lock Cannon, 2 V-Lock Rifles, 3 missiles

:Victory Leo transforms into a black, yellow, and white robotic winged lion. Both modes are dominated by the missile-firing V-Lock Cannon that rises from his back between his wings in alternate mode, or plugs into his hip in robot mode. A flying alternate mode was created for the character by the production staff of the animated series, and the toy is capable of being configured into this form, though it is just a block with wings on.

:Victory Leo combines with Star Saber, sold separately, to become Victory Saber.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/VictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on Victory Leo at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 VictorySaber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (''Brainmaster'' gift set, 1989)
**''ID number:'' '''C-328'''

:Victory Leo was also available in a gift set with Star Saber. Victory Leo can combine with Star Saber by plugging into the aft end of his flight mode, thus becoming a huge booster section, or by disassembling and connecting to Star Saber's robot mode. His legs and chest compress into a pair of "platform boots" that connect to the base of Star Saber's feet, while his other components form a winged backpack that aims his twin cannons over Star Saber's shoulders. In this mode, Victory Saber can also wield the V-Lock Rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm More information on Victory Saber at TFU.info]''

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*'''Godginrai''' {{sic}} (Reissue, [[2001]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-310'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

:The God Ginrai gift set was reissued in Japan in 2001 with the notable modification of blue eyes for the small Ginrai robot and a slightly different shade of red paint on the cab. However, it was notoriously over-produced, and online retailers were still selling it even years later, at greatly reduced prices. 

:The reissue was redecoed into the exclusive "Fire Guts God Ginrai" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on reissue God Ginrai at TFU.info]''
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====''Transform Jr''====
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*'''Ginrai''' (1988)
**''ID number:'' '''TF Super Ginrai 1'''
**''Accessories:'' Blue gun, robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine

:Like the other figures in the ''[[Transform Jr]]'' line, this version of the basic Ginrai cab robot is a simplified version of its larger counterpart. And when we say simplified, we ''mean'' simplified—the figure features no Godmaster engine gimmick, and its head is simply pulled off and set aside for transformation. The figure comes packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of Super Ginrai.

*'''Shirei Kichi''' (司令基地 "Command Base") (1988)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TF Super Ginrai 2'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 red guns, Trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head

:This ''Transform Jr'' figure is a simplified version of Ginrai's trailer, which can transform to base mode, hitch up to the separately sold cab robot and combine with it to form Super Ginrai. The toy includes a cardboard mock-up of Ginrai in torso mode to complete the super robot's look in-package.

*'''God Ginrai''' (giftset, 1988)
**''Accessories:'' Blue gun, small robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine, 2 red guns, trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head, "God Breast" chestpiece, 2 "God Punch" arms

:This giftset includes both the ''Jr'' "Ginrai" and "Shirei Kichi" figures and all the accessories which came with them plus the attachments necessary to transform Super Ginrai into God Ginrai. Due to the nature of his construction, though, God Ginrai's fist-holes are blocked off, leaving him unable to hold the weapons which came with his components. Furthermore, as his attachments consist only of two arms and a chestpiece (no boots, no backpack), they cannot combine into Godbomber. The set also includes some sort of plastic "shield" with a cardboard insert depicting the Autobot [[insignia]], which appears to be a pocket or belt clip, or something. We really don't know.
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===''Robotmaster''s===
[[File:TF-Robotmasters-RM-16-Victory-Leo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Victory Leo''' ([[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''RM-16'''
**''Acessories:'' "V-Lock Cannon", 2 "V-Lock Rifles", missile, "Superconductor Rifle"

: Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' product, this version of Victory Leo is a smaller, simplified version of the original toy, standing just shy of the average "Deluxe" toy. It also now sports an official "jet" mode that is... yyyyeah. Sure. Why not. It retains most of the functionality of the original toy, including the robot-hip-mounted missile-launching "V-Lock Cannon", the ability to mount the "V-Lok Rifles" on his forearms, and the ability to join with the ''Robotmasters'' version of [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Star Saber]] to form "Victory Saber".

: Though many smaller joints were omitted in this figure (most notably the wing mid-joints, no lion-mode jaw or moving tusks, and multiple lion-limb joints), this toy ''does'' feature ball-jointed hips, giving him much more range of motion in the legs than the original. Unfortunately, those joints are attached to swivel hinges necessary for the Victory Saber conversion, which makes them... weird to position properly.

: Victory Leo also gains a new weapon, the (non-firing) "Superconductor Rifle" (named after the rifles used by his previous incarnation as Ginrai).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/VictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Victory Leo at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RobotMasters VictorySaber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-17'''
**''Acessories:'' "V-Lock Cannon", 2 "V-Lock Rifles", missile, "Superconductor Rifle"

:Victory Leo was also available in a two-pack with the ''Robotmasters'' version of Star Saber, with whom he could still combine to form Victory Saber, in both jet and robot modes. The two figures in this pack featured a more metallic paint job than their standard releases.

: This set also includes and single collector card for the "Victory Saber" mode, lacking the cards for the individual components.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/VictoryLeoRM17/victoryleo.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' RM-17 Victory Leo at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM-toy VictoryLeo Black.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]][[File:RM-toy VictorySaber Black.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Victory Saber Limited Black Version''' (e-HOBBY exclusive, [[2005]])
**''ID number:'' '''RM-17'''
**''Acessories:'' "V-Lock Cannon", 2 "V-Lock Rifles", missile, "Superconductor Rifle"

: Available only as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] two-pack, this iteration of ''Robotmasters'' Victory Saber features the heroic Autobot pair of [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#RobotmastersLBlack|Star Saber]] and Victory Leo in the by-then standard-issue "evil hero colors" of black and gray with turquoise and purple highlights, with some bronze thrown in, as well as Decepticon symbols. This redeco represents the two heroes in "optical camouflage" paint jobs for use on an undercover mission to investigate Decepticon dealings in the Middle East black market... according to online listings.

: This set was packaged in the normal retail-release Victory Saber 2-pack box, completely unaltered save for the addition of a sticker on the window announcing its name and e-HOBBY exclusive status. The collector's card inside is similarly exactly the same one as packaged with the normal Victory Saber set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/VictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on black Victory Leo at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2014-Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Orange is the new black.]]
*'''Pirates Vs Knights''' ([[BotCon 2014]] box set)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/double-barreled superconductor rifle, wind vane/shield/particle beam cannon

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Cybertronian Knight Ginrai" is an orange [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], done so to specifically resemble Fire Guts God Ginrai. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. If a fist is folded down, Ginrai can wield the wind vane like a shield. Ginrai comes in a box set with fellow knight [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]] and the pirates [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]], [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BCGinrai/ginrai.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Ginrai at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Siege-on-Cybertron-Magnus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My Takara counterpart is nearby. [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Real nearby.]]]]
*'''Siege on Cybertron''' (Gift set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Ginrai (human)#Generations|Ginrai]] Titan Master

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Magnus Prime" is a redeco of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], and he transforms from robot to truck to giant base. Oddly enough, the Hasbro version names Ginrai as the small Titan Master partner. In comparison to ''Legends'' Ginrai's deco, Magnus Prime features a blue crotch and truck windows, and his Autobot insignias on his truck kibble are enlarged and moved to the center, and his guns are entirely painted in one color with the handles being unpainted. His Titan Master's head and legs are now blue. As a redeco of the said retool, Magnus Prime can combine with ''Legends'' [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]. Although the stock renders and promotional photos shows that the upper section of the waist painted red, the final product is unpainted.

:At least some units are missing a peg that stabilizes his combination with Godbomber's leg mode parts.

:Magnus Prime and Ginrai were only available as part of the "Siege of Cybertron" set, which also includes [[Fathom#Toys|Fathom]] & [[Tidal Wave (G1)#Generations|Tidal Wave]], [[Haruma Gō#Toys|Professor Go]] & [[Metalhawk (G1)#Generations|Metalhawk]], [[Pounce#Generations|Decepticon Pounce]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]]. In the United States, this set was exclusive to [[BigBadToyStore]], but it saw a wider release in Canada where it was available at [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], the Canadian [[Walmart]] online store, book store chain Indigo and several PC retailers (seriously!). Additionally, it was also available at retail in Hong Kong and Singapore and even saw an official release in the Netherlands, where it was exclusively available from BOL.
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===Legacy===
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[[File:TF-HasLab-Victory-Leo.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Come on, that jet mode is hilarious.]]
*'''Victory Saber''' ([[2022]])
**''Accessories'': 2 "V-Lock Rifles", "V-Lock Cannon"
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Guido Guidi]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Victory Leo is bundled alongside "[[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Legacy|Autobot Star Saber]]" as the second [[HasLab]] crowdfunded figure for ''Transformers''. Victory Leo is a traditional [[Triple Changer]]; transforming from robot to winged lion to a not-very-aerodynamic jet. Victory Leo comes with his two 2 V-Lock Rifles which can either mount on his shoulders or be attached to his wrists. The rifle mounts can be articulated over Victory Leo's shoulders, allowing him to aim his shoulder cannons.

[[File:TF-HasLab-Victory-Saber.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|[[Victory Leo#Notes|Reunited and it feels so good!]]]]
:Victory Leo can of course combine with Star Saber to form Victory Saber; granting him either a robot mode with beefed-up legs, shoulder cannons, and a jetpack, or a humongous spaceship mode. Unlike his original Victory toy, which was roughly the same size as Star Saber, ''Legacy'' Victory Leo is roughly Voyager Class-sized as opposed to the [[Prime Wars Trilogy]]-era Leader Class-sized Star Saber. Presumably, this is to scale the duo's combined Victory Saber form more accurately to the Victory cartoon.

:At $179.99, Victory Saber cost less than a third as much as the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|previous HasLab Transformers product]], but required 37% more orders, for a total of 11,000 "backers" before it could go into production. When the figure reached 14,000 backers, the gigantic V-Lock Cannon and 6 [[Fire Blast effect]]s redecoed from ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]] was additionally included. At 17,000 backers, a stand was  included that can support Victory Saber in either vehicle or robot mode. And, at 20,000 backers, the set included Star Saber’s V-Shield and [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] [[Holi]] and [[Fire]]. All three bonus tiers were met about 10 hours before the project's deadline, which occurred on [[October 10]], [[2021]] to coincide with [[New York Comic Con]].

:Victory Saber was marketed as "introducing Japanese canon to the Transformers line for the first time in 30 years", but this requires a little squinting and ignoring prior Hasbro toys of other Japanese-original characters that were made under different contexts.

:Victory Leo's reveal clip and subsequent pre-orders depicted only gray prototype stock photos. However, colored stock photography was ultimately revealed during a Hasbro Pulse livestream featuring voice actor Christopher Sabat.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/09/22/haslab-victory-saber-color-renders-revealed-by-the-prince-of-all-saiyans-441555 Haslab Victory Saber Color Renders Revealed by The Prince of All Saiyans]</ref>

:[[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] noted<ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TGXJ0qrB1s Interview] with Hisashi Yuki on Victory Saber at [[Hasbro Pulse]]</ref> that he was pleased to finally have the chance to update Victory Leo with HasLab, having considered the duo only half finished when he created Star Saber's [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|solo ''Masterpiece'' toy]] some years earlier.

:Victory Saber, as a HasLab item, was exclusive to Hasbro Pulse in the [[United States of America|U.S.]], [[United Kingdom|U.K.]], and [[Canada]], [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan, and various retailers for other countries. Unfortunately for [[Taiwan|Taiwanese]] fans who backed this project, their toy shipments were heavily water damaged during transit and could not be delivered; those buyers instead received a full refund and a ''Legacy'' "A Hero Is Born" [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Orion Pax]] 2-pack. No, that set is nowhere near as cool. Sorry?

:The box comes with a reversible slipcover so owners can display it in two different styles.  One side has a "modern" ''Generations Selects'' style, with English writing, the ''Legacy'' logo, and new wireframe cutaway art.  The other side has a more "classic" look with Japanese writing and C-328 serial number, the ''Victory'' logo, and art and photos resembling the original box.  

:Unexpectedly, Victory Leo includes a small customer-applied [[sticker]] sheet to complete the red stripes on segments of his wings that are [[unpaintable plastic]].  

:Owners should be ''very'' careful when folding the black flap down to cover Victory Leo's face, as it risks chipping his paint.  In some cases the hinge may even be misfired and unable to move as intended, causing the flap to simply snap off from the force.

:Victory Saber first started shipping to backers, beginning with those living in China, in November 2022.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Tfcaramel ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|Surprisingly, this ''isn't'' the caramel.]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' (1988)

:A pair of small non-transforming [[Decoy]]-style rubber figurines of Ginrai were released as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, depicting Ginrai in both super robot and truck mode. Around half the size of the more familiar Decoys, the two figures were bundled together, attached to a rubber sprue, and came in either blue, red, or yellow.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Tfgum ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' (1988)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head

:Part of the ninth wave of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' candy toy series, this Ginrai figure is a snap-together model kit cast in blue, red, and grey plastic. Although lacking in any paint applications, the figure feature stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Ginrai toy. Due to its small size, however, while the Ginrai engine is removable, it cannot transform into human form, nor can the kit combine with ''Transformers Gum'' Godbomber to form a ''Gum'' version of God Ginrai.

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[[File:KabayaWave3SuperGinrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' ([[2011]])

:Released in the third wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2010, this transforming model kit of Super Ginrai is made from red, blue, and silver plastic, and decorated with quite a few stickers to add his familiar details. Based on the original Ginrai toy, this figure actually features MORE articulation than the original, as the arms are made of two pieces each, adding elbow movement. This kit can combine with the ''Transformers Gum'' Godbomber, released in the same wave, to make God Ginrai.

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[[File:Kabaya-God-Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''God Ginrai Set''' (DX, 2016)
:Both the Godbomber and Super Ginrai kits are released as part of the "''DX Combination''" wave in 2016. Each kit comes with a metallic sheen on the plastic, pre-painted head parts, and shinier stickers.
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===Parody Deformed===
[[File:Ginrai pd models.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gundam? Never heard of it.]]
*'''Super Ginrai''' ([[1990]])

:A small two-tone, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Super Ginrai was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of [[candy toy]]s. The seventh figure in the series, he was available in red, blue, or yellow, and came with a "[[PDTF Comic]]" comic about himself, "Fight! Super Ginrai!", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".

*'''God Ginrai''' (1990)
:A similar model kit of God Ginrai followed in the next wave of the "Parody Deformed" series, this time packaged with something accused of being "gum". As the thirteenth figure of the line, God Ginrai came with the "Transformer PD Type" comic, "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!".
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF God Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''God Ginrai''' ([[2000]])
**''Act'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:This PVC figure of Ginrai in his powered-up "God" form was available in the first "Act" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series. He came in both full-color and clear-plastic versions one each in every case of twelve figures.

: This mold would later be released as "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron|Powermaster Optimus Prime in Apex Armor]]" in the first wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/GodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on Super Collection Figure God Ginrai at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on clear God Ginrai at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Starsaber scfs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A three-for-one deal]]
*'''Deszaras''' ([[2002]])
*'''Liokaiser''' (2002)
*'''Perceptor''' (2002)
*'''Road Caesar''' (2002)
*'''Star Saber''' (2002)
*'''Wheeljack''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''7'''

: In the seventh, ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-themed Act of ''SCF'', rather than the now-usual "build-a-figure", the pewter versions of the figures came with pieces of Victory Leo in "Victory Saber" form, which could be added to the Act's [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]] figure.

: Victory Saber's V-Lock Rifles came with Star Saber, his backpack came with [[Road Caesar#Super Collection Figure|Road Caesar]], his wings came with [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Deathsaurus]], his rifle came with [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Perceptor]], his left boot came with [[Liokaiser#Super Collection Figure|Liokaiser]], and his right boot came with [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Wheeljack]]. Like the figures themselves, the parts came in both standard full-color (at a rate of 8 out of 10 cases) and rare pewter (only 2 out of every 10 cases) variations.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Victory Saber at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SCF VictorySaber-Gold.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Victory Saber Gold Version'''{{fact}} (2002)
**''Act'': '''7'''
**''Accessories'': Victory Saber parts, stand

:The seventh wave of ''Super Collection Figure'' also included a complete Victory Saber figure, entirely metallic golden in color, which was only available as a rare "Secret Figure" at a rate of 1 in 10 cases. He came with a complete set of parts for both normal "Star Saber" and "Victory Saber" modes.

: It is currently unknown which figure —if any in specific— this figure replaced in the case.
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===''Mega SCF''===
[[File:Mega SCF Victory Leo.jpg|150px|thumb|"Why can't I transform?!"]]
*'''Victory Leo''' (2002)
:A non-transforming action figure of Victory Leo. He came with additional parts and could join with ''Mega SCF'' Star Saber to form Victory Saber.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/MegaSCFVictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on ''Mega SCF'' Victory Leo at TFU.info]''
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Heroes Victory Saber Dessaras.jpg|thumb|300px|For the last time, I don't want to hear about your fanfic!]]
*'''Victory Saber''' / '''Dessaras''' (unreleased)

:A surprise entry in the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' series, this [[super deformed]] figurine depicts Victory Leo combined with Star Saber as Victory Saber, packaged with an equally adorable Deathsaurus, sporting another new name variant. Originally discovered amongst [[Walmart|Wal-Mart]] store computer listings in mid-2008, the ill-fated Victory Saber and Deathy failed to materialize before the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya-Victory-Leo.jpg‎|thumb|300px]]
*'''Victory Leo''' ([[2011]])

:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, this transforming model kit of Victory Leo is made from red, black, and orange plastic, with stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Robotmasters'' Victory Leo toy. He comes with the central turret (and one accompanying sticker) for Rodimus Prime's Mobile Defense Bay.

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[[File:Kabaya-Victory-Saber.jpg‎|thumb|300px]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (2011)

:An undocumented feature, the Victory Leo kit retains the ability to combine with Star Saber. Unusually, the Star Saber kit was released two years prior!
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===''EX Gōkin''===
[[File:EXGokin GodGinrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''God Ginrai''' (202?)
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns, sword, sheath
:Produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line, this posable non-transforming God Ginrai figure features a sleek, stylized take on the character's design.

:Produced in 2015, the figure still has no planned release as of yet. 
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===Flame Toys===
*'''Victory Leo''' (October [[2020]])
:At Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2018,<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2018/07/26/flame-toys-booth-at-acghk-2018-kuro-kara-kuri-star-saber-full-color-victory-leo-victory-saber-devastator-megatron-and-more-368925 TFW2005 photo gallery and report on ACGHK 2018</ref> [[Flame Toys]] announced Victory Leo for their ''Kuro Kara Kuri'' line of high-end non-transforming poseable figures. Victory Leo will be able to combine with [[Star Saber (G1)#Flame Toys|Star Saber]] to form Victory Saber.
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==Notes==
* Victory Leo's "flight mode" as seen in the ''Victory'' cartoon (like [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s "Wingwolf" mode, [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]'s "space jet" mode, and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]]'s "Hydra" mode before it) is not part of the original toy's official instructions, as it was created by the production staff of the anime by fiddling around with it.
* Ginrai was a candidate in [[TakaraTomy]]'s [[Fan polls#Masterpiece Fan's Choice|''Masterpiece'' Fan's Choice]] poll, which asked fans to determine which Autobot/Maximal leader from the franchise's then-30 year history should receive a new toy in the prestigious ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line.  Ginrai placed third, with 18.6% of the vote.
* It was never decided by [[Fun Publications]] staff whether ''Wings'' Ginrai was a living transtector or not.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/135573-wings-universecannonball-loose-ends/?p=3406670 Post by NightViper (Jesse Wittenrich) on the Allspark Forums, 2016/12/23]</ref> A tweet by the BotCon account years later would claim that this Ginrai was God Ginrai who hadn't been rebuilt into Victory Leo, instead permanently acquiring his Fire Guts colors.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/1614636826479796228|quote=Also in this alternate future, we see that God Ginrai was not destroyed by Deathsaurus (and rebuilt as Victory Saber). Instead, he permanently acquired his "Fireguts" colors!|name=BotCon|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=01|day=15}}</ref>
* It appears as though Magnus Prime was originally intended to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but was changed during development to be some form of Ginrai instead. Leaked documents described by the TransMissions podcast,<ref>[https://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2016/03/transmissions-episode-157-feedback-frenzy TransMissions #157], segment begins 43:16</ref> before anything official was known of the Siege on Cybertron box set, apparently  included a blue "''[[Diaclone]]''" redeco of Powermaster Optimus Prime labelled "Magnus Prime (Super Ginrai)". Further details are unclear, but "blue ''Diaclone'' colors" in this context presumably referred to the Powered Convoy toy that was redecoed to become the original Ultra Magnus figure, and which has since inspired [[Delta Magnus]] and [[Magna Convoy]]. The Siege on Cybertron box set still calls him a City Commander, which was the rank used by the original Ultra Magnus toy. However, there's also an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ultra Magnus Titan Master]] figure created to be shipped in the same Strength/Intelligence/Fireblast/Speed matrix as the rest of the Siege on Cybertron/Chaos on Velocitron toys. Hasbro's [[John Warden]] stated in an interview it is not Ultra Magnus.<ref>John Warden stated in an [https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-titans-return-product-reveals-news-updates-rumors-leaks-and-more--p1911385.php#p1911385 interview], "No he’s not Ultra Magnus." and "No it’s not Ultra Magnus."</ref> In the same interview, John Warden stated that the figure was intended to be Ginrai,<ref>"That was when we were going to naming the characters and we couldn’t call him Ginrai, so I wanted to make sure that when we worked with the copyright team, that we chose a name that was accessible to maybe a casual fan?" and "Our intention was that is essentially Ginrai but without saying it."</ref> and further suggested that the figure belonged with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|"Generation 1" Optimus Primes]] or [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|''Armada'' Optimus Prime]].<ref>"So using a name like Magnus Prime it kind of feels like it’s a step up from Optimus Prime?" and "No I would say put him with Optimus Prime, or the Combiner Wars Optimus, like it’s in that zone, or the 2000s' Armada."</ref> Further confirmation came when his Titan Master partner was revealed by [[Trypticon's Titan Master Crunch]] as [[Ginrai (human)#Generations|Ginrai]], paralleling ''Titans Return'' [[Giga#Titans Return|Dreadnaut (a renamed Giga)]] with [[Overlord (G1)#Titans Return|Overlord]].

===Foreign names===
====Ginrai====
*''English:'' '''Optimus Prime''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Commander'''
*''Russian:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (Оптимус Прайм ''Optimus Prajm'')

====Victory Leo====
*''Mandarin:'' '''Clay''' (Taiwan, 克雷 ''Kèléi''), '''Shī Wáng''' (China, 狮王, "Lion King")
*''Russian:'' '''Pobedonosec''' (Победоносец, "Victorious")

==References==
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