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Ookalf: /* Planned releases */

2024-05-26T07:30:06Z

Planned releases

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	==Planned releases==		==Planned releases==
	[[File:Blocktown-rescue.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Who didn't do this as a kid, really?]]		[[File:Blocktown-rescue.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Who didn't do this as a kid, really?]]
	The first wave was planned to be four small toys released at 380 yen a piece (roughly US$3.50 at the time); individually-packaged members of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] with small garage-style bases. The ''Transformers'' toys themselves did not appear to have any notable changes from their ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform#Zone\|Zone]]'' incarnations.		The first wave was planned to be four small toys released at 380 yen a piece (roughly US$3.50 at the time); individually-packaged members of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] with small garage-style bases. The ''Transformers'' toys themselves did not appear to have any notable changes from their ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)\|Zone]]'' incarnations.

	* [[Boater]] with marina		* [[Boater]] with marina

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Microtransformers: American Rescue Team */

2023-08-07T11:11:10Z

Microtransformers: American Rescue Team

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	{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see "Notes" below.}}		{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see "Notes" below.}}

	==''~~Microtransformers~~: American Rescue Team''==		==''Micro Transformers: American Rescue Team''==
	Although ''Block Town'' was canceled, the four Rescue Patrol Team members were still released in 1996, but instead as part of ''[[~~Microtransformers~~: American Rescue Team]]'', which paired each Micromaster with a jigsaw-style floor plan. This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a ''Block Town'' release.		Although ''Block Town'' was canceled, the four Rescue Patrol Team members were still released in 1996, but instead as part of ''[[Micro Transformers: American Rescue Team]]'', which paired each Micromaster with a jigsaw-style floor plan. This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a ''Block Town'' release.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 08:28, 11 July 2023

2023-07-11T08:28:30Z

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	==Planned releases==		==Planned releases==
	[[File:Blocktown-rescue.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Who didn't do this as a kid, really?]]		[[File:Blocktown-rescue.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Who didn't do this as a kid, really?]]
	The first wave was planned to be four small toys released at 380 yen a piece (roughly $3.50 US at the time); individually-packaged members of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] with small garage-style bases. The ''Transformers'' toys themselves did not appear to have any notable changes from their ''[[~~Transformers:~~ Zone ~~(toyline)~~\|Zone]]'' incarnations.		The first wave was planned to be four small toys released at 380 yen a piece (roughly US$3.50 at the time); individually-packaged members of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] with small garage-style bases. The ''Transformers'' toys themselves did not appear to have any notable changes from their ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform#Zone\|Zone]]'' incarnations.

	* [[Boater]] with marina		* [[Boater]] with marina
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	* TFBT-6 Signal/Traffic Lights Set (with [[Hotrider#Toys\|Hotrider]])		* TFBT-6 Signal/Traffic Lights Set (with [[Hotrider#Toys\|Hotrider]])

	{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see Notes below.}}		{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see "Notes" below.}}

	==''Microtransformers: American Rescue Team''==		==''Microtransformers: American Rescue Team''==
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	* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the ''Transformers'' portions.		* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the ''Transformers'' portions.
	* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while "Hawking" ([[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]]) would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.		* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, "[[Skram (G2)\|Skram]]" would have been red with white robot parts, while "Hawking" ([[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]]) would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.
	* The ~~Takara~~ ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.		* The 2004 ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations Deluxe]]'' guidebook shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.
	* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.		* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.
	* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of ''Transformers'' and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success… in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]]-[[2017]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for ''Transformers''. Some ''Diablock'' ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.		* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of ''Transformers'' and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success… in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]]-[[2017]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for ''Transformers''. Some ''Diablock'' ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/8c62b2a13e1bd5cb/7d9f87b53836fc2b?lnk=st&q=block+town+group%3Aalt.toys.transformers&rnum=2&hl=en#7d9f87b53836fc2b alt.toys.transformers post with the "leaked" product listing on Google]		*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/8c62b2a13e1bd5cb/7d9f87b53836fc2b?lnk=st&q=block+town+group%3Aalt.toys.transformers&rnum=2&hl=en#7d9f87b53836fc2b alt.toys.transformers post with the "leaked" product listing on Google]


	[[Category:Block Town]]		[[Category:Block Town]]
	[[Category:Construction toys]]		[[Category:Construction toys]]
	[[Category:Unreleased toys]]		[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

Doomdorm64 at 11:33, 13 May 2022

2022-05-13T11:33:22Z

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	[[File:Blocktown-box.jpg\|upright=0.95\|thumb\|Not actually released like this.]]		[[File:Blocktown-box.jpg\|upright=0.95\|thumb\|Not actually released like this.]]

	'''''Block Town''''' (ブロックタウン ''Burokku Taun'') was an unreleased [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] line that was planned to follow the Japanese release of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' in 1996. The line would combine ''Transformers'' toys with Kawada's ''[[Diablock]]'' building-block line (a ''LEGO'' competitor in Japan), giving the Transformers small bases that could be rebuilt into battle stations.		'''''Block Town''''' (ブロックタウン ''Burokku Taun'') was an unreleased [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] line that was planned to follow the Japanese release of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' in 1996. The line would combine ''Transformers'' toys with Kawada's ''[[Diablock]]'' building-block line (a ''[[LEGO]]'' competitor in Japan), giving the Transformers small bases that could be rebuilt into battle stations.

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Fanofcoolstuff27 at 09:13, 12 May 2022

2022-05-12T09:13:12Z

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	[[File:Blocktown-box.jpg~~\|right~~\|upright=0.95\|thumb\|Not actually released like this.]]		[[File:Blocktown-box.jpg\|upright=0.95\|thumb\|Not actually released like this.]]

	'''Block Town''' (ブロックタウン ''Burokku Taun'') was an unreleased [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] line that was planned to follow the Japanese release of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' in 1996. The line would combine Transformers toys with Kawada's ''[[Diablock]]'' building-block line (a ~~Lego blocks~~ competitor in Japan), giving the Transformers small bases that could be rebuilt into battle stations.		'''''Block Town''''' (ブロックタウン ''Burokku Taun'') was an unreleased [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] line that was planned to follow the Japanese release of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' in 1996. The line would combine ''Transformers'' toys with Kawada's ''[[Diablock]]'' building-block line (a ''LEGO'' competitor in Japan), giving the Transformers small bases that could be rebuilt into battle stations.

	{{TOCclear}}		{{TOCclear}}
	==Planned releases==		==Planned releases==
	[[File:Blocktown-rescue.jpg~~\|right~~\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Who didn't do this as a kid, really?]]		[[File:Blocktown-rescue.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Who didn't do this as a kid, really?]]
	The first wave was planned to be four small toys released at 380 yen a piece (roughly $3.50 US at the time); individually-packaged members of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] with small garage-style bases. The Transformers toys themselves did not appear to have any notable changes from their ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)\|Zone]]'' incarnations.		The first wave was planned to be four small toys released at 380 yen a piece (roughly $3.50 US at the time); individually-packaged members of the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] with small garage-style bases. The ''Transformers'' toys themselves did not appear to have any notable changes from their ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)\|Zone]]'' incarnations.

	* [[Boater]] with marina		* [[Boater]] with marina
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	{{-}}		{{-}}
	[[File:Blocktown.jpg~~\|right~~\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Brick-a-brack]]		[[File:Blocktown.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Brick-a-brack]]
	The next releases would be six sets, [[redeco]]s of 3/4ths of the [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s (all as [[Autobot]]s) were displayed at a Japanese toy show.		The next releases would be six sets, [[redeco]]s of 3/4ths of the [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s (all as [[Autobot]]s) were displayed at a Japanese toy show.

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	{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see Notes below.}}		{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see Notes below.}}

	==Microtransformers: American Rescue Team==		==''Microtransformers: American Rescue Team''==
	Although Block Town was canceled, the four Rescue Patrol Team members were still released in 1996, but instead as part of ''[[Microtransformers: American Rescue Team]]'', which paired each Micromaster with a ~~jig saw~~-style floor plan. This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a ''Block Town'' release.		Although ''Block Town'' was canceled, the four Rescue Patrol Team members were still released in 1996, but instead as part of ''[[Microtransformers: American Rescue Team]]'', which paired each Micromaster with a jigsaw-style floor plan. This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a ''Block Town'' release.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:BlockTownAircraftCarrier.jpg~~\|right~~\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Blocktown's USS Flagg]]		[[File:BlockTownAircraftCarrier.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Blocktown's USS Flagg]]
	[[File:Blocktown-xerox.jpg~~\|right~~\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Oh, what could have been...]]		[[File:Blocktown-xerox.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Oh, what could have been...]]

	* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the Transformers portions.		* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the ''Transformers'' portions.
	* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while "Hawking" ([[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]]) would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.		* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while "Hawking" ([[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]]) would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.
	* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' ~~book~~ shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.		* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.
	* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.		* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.
	* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of Transformers and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more ~~success...~~ in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]]-[[2017]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for Transformers. Some Diablock ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.		* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of ''Transformers'' and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success… in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]]-[[2017]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for ''Transformers''. Some ''Diablock'' ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.
	* In 2015, [[Fun Publications]] homaged ''Block Town'' with the Deluxe Class [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines\|Carzap]] toy, which also came with a ''Kre-O'' gas pump/anti-aircraft gun mini-build and a [[G.B. Blackrock#Toys\|G.B. Blackrock]] [[Kreon]].		* In [[2015]], [[Fun Publications]] homaged ''Block Town'' with the Deluxe Class [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines\|Carzap]] toy, which also came with a ''Kre-O'' gas pump/anti-aircraft gun mini-build and a [[G.B. Blackrock#Toys\|G.B. Blackrock]] [[Kreon]].

	==External links==		==External links==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 21:24, 16 March 2021

2021-03-16T21:24:57Z

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	The next releases would be six sets, [[redeco]]s of 3/4ths of the [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s (all as [[Autobot]]s) were displayed at a Japanese toy show.		The next releases would be six sets, [[redeco]]s of 3/4ths of the [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s (all as [[Autobot]]s) were displayed at a Japanese toy show.

	* TFBT-1 Radar Set (with [[~~Afterburner (G2)~~\|Snipe]])		* TFBT-1 Radar Set (with [[Snipe#Toys\|Snipe]])
	* TFBT-2 Control Set/Control Tower Set (with [[Terradive (G2)\|Terradive]])		* TFBT-2 Control Set/Control Tower Set (with [[Terradive (BT)#Toys\|Terradive]])
	* TFBT-3 Airport Building Set (with [[~~Windrazor (G2)~~\|Sky Tornado]])		* TFBT-3 Airport Building Set (with [[Sky Tornado#Toys\|Sky Tornado]])
	* TFBT-4 Gasoline Station Set (with [[~~Rapido~~\|Rapid Engine]])		* TFBT-4 Gasoline Station Set (with [[Rapid Engine#Toys\|Rapid Engine]])
	* TFBT-5 Garage Set (with [[~~Windbreaker~~\|Carzap]])		* TFBT-5 Garage Set (with [[Carzap (BT)#Toys\|Carzap]])
	* TFBT-6 Signal/Traffic Lights Set (with [[~~Turbofire~~\|Hotrider]])		* TFBT-6 Signal/Traffic Lights Set (with [[Hotrider#Toys\|Hotrider]])

	{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see Notes below.}}		{{note\|"Carzap" is the only confirmed name in this listing; see Notes below.}}
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	* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the Transformers portions.		* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the Transformers portions.
	* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while [[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]] would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.		* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while "Hawking" ([[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]]) would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.
	* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.		* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.
	* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.		* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.
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	[[Category:Block Town]]		[[Category:Block Town]]
	[[Category: Construction toys]]		[[Category:Construction toys]]
	[[Category:Unreleased toys]]		[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

FortressMaxxing: Added Category: Construction toys

2021-03-03T02:23:00Z

Added Category: Construction toys

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	[[Category:Block Town]]		[[Category:Block Town]]
			[[Category: Construction toys]]
	[[Category:Unreleased toys]]		[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

Payres: /* Notes */ Added the aircraft carrier picture

2021-02-22T11:30:35Z

Notes: Added the aircraft carrier picture

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			[[File:BlockTownAircraftCarrier.jpg\|right\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Blocktown's USS Flagg]]
	[[File:Blocktown-xerox.jpg\|right\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Oh, what could have been...]]		[[File:Blocktown-xerox.jpg\|right\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|Oh, what could have been...]]

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Notes */

2020-12-17T05:19:35Z

Notes

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	* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.		* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.
	* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.		* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.
	* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of Transformers and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success... in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for Transformers. Some Diablock ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.		* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of Transformers and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success... in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]]-[[2017]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for Transformers. Some Diablock ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.
	* In 2015, [[Fun Publications]] homaged ''Block Town'' with the Deluxe Class [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines\|Carzap]] toy, which also came with a ''Kre-O'' gas pump/anti-aircraft gun mini-build and a [[G.B. Blackrock#Toys\|G.B. Blackrock]] [[Kreon]].		* In 2015, [[Fun Publications]] homaged ''Block Town'' with the Deluxe Class [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines\|Carzap]] toy, which also came with a ''Kre-O'' gas pump/anti-aircraft gun mini-build and a [[G.B. Blackrock#Toys\|G.B. Blackrock]] [[Kreon]].

Yaxuo: /* Notes */fixing link, replaced: Transformers Generations → Transformers Generations

2020-06-24T23:26:42Z

Notes: fixing link, replaced: Transformers Generations → Transformers Generations

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	* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the Transformers portions.		* There are several promotional photos from toy shows and marketing materials at the time showing Takara was making a pretty hard push for the line, with a lot of dioramas to show the line's intended huge scope. One exceptionally notable diorama was a giant wheeled aircraft carrier made of building blocks. These displays used a combination of the above-listed figures and unchanged ''Generation 2'' toys as the Transformers portions.
	* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while [[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]] would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.		* Since the Axelerators and Skyscorchers are [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]], it is ''possible'' that two more sets were in the works using the last two members of those teams. If that were the case, [[Skram (G2)\|Skram]] would have been red with white robot parts, while [[Eagle Eye (G2)\|Eagle Eye]] would have been a lighter shade of green with blue parts.
	* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' book shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.		* The Takara ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows packaging for the Garage Set within one of its "unreleased items" sub-sections. This shot reveals that the robot packed in would have been named "Carzap"; given that "Carzap" shows up on a [[BotCon\|BotCon Japan]]-exclusive poster as [[Windbreaker]]'s Japanese name, it is ''assumed'' the other applicable Japanese names from that poster would have been used for the ''Block Town'' editions had they come out.
	* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.		* In March 2005, a supposed Takara upcoming product list was leaked, which included the ''Block Town'' sets. However, the sets didn't see release then either, nor did some of the other items on the list.
	* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of Transformers and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success... in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for Transformers. Some Diablock ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.		* [[Hasbro]] would much later revisit the combination of Transformers and building blocks with their ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' line, with only marginally more success... in that ''Built to Rule!'' actually made it to stores. The [[2011]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' line proved a more successful building-block medium for Transformers. Some Diablock ''Transformers'' kits did get made in Japan in the 2000s, but they were few in number and very short-lived.