Takatoku Toys - Revision history

Saix: /* Kanzen Henkei */

2026-02-18T23:14:45Z

Kanzen Henkei

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	In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''[[Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross]]'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1 Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.		In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''[[Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross]]'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1 Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.

	''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack]]'' ~~(特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku'')~~, the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series.		''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack]]'', the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series.

	After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[mold]]s to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.		After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[mold]]s to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.

FortressMaxxing: /* Air Guardian */

2025-04-14T19:12:52Z

Air Guardian

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	==Takatoku moulds released as ''Transformers''==		==Takatoku moulds released as ''Transformers''==
	===Air Guardian===		===Air Guardian===
	[[Image:TakatokuSuperValkyrie.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|]]		[[Image:TakatokuSuperValkyrie.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Macross 1/55 VF-1S Super Valkyrie]]
	* [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Toys\|Jetfire]] - Recolour of ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1S Super Valkyrie figure		* [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Toys\|Jetfire]] - Recolour of ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1S Super Valkyrie figure

Saix at 21:32, 26 August 2024

2024-08-26T21:32:21Z

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	{{picsneeded\|Logo}}		{{picsneeded\|Logo}}

	'''Takatoku Toys''' (株式会社タカトクトイス, ''Kabushiki Gaisha Takatoku Toisu'') was a Japanese toy company. They were one of several to copy {{w\|Popy}}'s innovative use of [[die-cast]] metal for robot toys, with their ''~~Gokin~~'' line competing with Popy's ''~~Chogokin~~'' series of robots spun off from anime series of the time.		'''Takatoku Toys''' (株式会社タカトクトイス ''Kabushiki Gaisha Takatoku Toisu'') was a Japanese toy company. They were one of several to copy {{w\|Popy}}'s innovative use of [[die-cast]] metal for robot toys, with their ''Gōkin'' (合金, "Alloy") line competing with Popy's ''Chogŏkin'' (超合金, "Super Alloy") series of robots spun off from anime series of the time.

	==Kanzen Henkei==		==Kanzen Henkei==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 19:46, 23 August 2024

2024-08-23T19:46:53Z

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: Okay, how was that dangling comma just sitting there unnoticed for over 15 years?

2024-08-23T12:15:59Z

Okay, how was that dangling comma just sitting there unnoticed for over 15 years?

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	In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.		In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.

	''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,		''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series.

	After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.		After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.

Saix: /* Kanzen Henkei */

2024-03-01T06:05:50Z

Kanzen Henkei

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	==Kanzen Henkei==		==Kanzen Henkei==
	In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot ~~toys — while~~ many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.		In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.

	''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス, ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック, ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'' ~~(機甲虫隊ビートラス, ''Kikō Mushi-tai Bītorasu'')~~, designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,		''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,

	After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.		After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.

Cyberlink420 at 05:02, 1 March 2024

2024-03-01T05:02:14Z

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	In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys — while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.		In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys — while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.

	''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス, ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック, ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''Armored Insect Corps Beetras'' (機甲虫隊ビートラス, ''Kikō Mushi-tai Bītorasu''), designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,		''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス, ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック, ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'' (機甲虫隊ビートラス, ''Kikō Mushi-tai Bītorasu''), designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,

	After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.		After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.

MEG1: /* Deluxe Insecticons */

2023-07-07T15:37:43Z

Deluxe Insecticons

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	===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===		===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===
	* [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Gadol~~		* [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gadoll
	* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal		* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal
	* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Vadam~~		* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-Vadum
	* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna		* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 01:29, 31 July 2022

2022-07-31T01:29:18Z

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	===[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s===		===[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s===
	* [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Mugen Calibur		* [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Mugen Calibur
	* [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 ~~Oberon Gazette~~		* [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Ovelon Gazzette {{sic}}

	===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===		===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 11:09, 28 April 2022

2022-04-28T11:09:53Z

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	==Kanzen Henkei==		==Kanzen Henkei==
	In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "kanzen henkei" ("perfectly transforming") robot toys — while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.		In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''{{w\|The Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys — while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.

	''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス, ''~~chōjikū seiki ōgasu)~~'' and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック, ''~~tokusō kihei dorubākku~~''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''Armored Insect Corps Beetras'' (機甲虫隊ビートラス, ''~~kikō mushi~~-tai ~~bītorasu~~''), designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,		''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス, ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック, ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''Armored Insect Corps Beetras'' (機甲虫隊ビートラス, ''Kikō Mushi-tai Bītorasu''), designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series,

	After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.		After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[Mold\|molds]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.
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	===[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s===		===[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s===
	* [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Mugen ~~Caliber~~		* [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Mugen Calibur
	* [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Oberon ~~Gazzette~~		* [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Oberon Gazette

	===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===		===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===
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	* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal		* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal
	* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-Vadam		* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-Vadam
	* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Zaguna~~		* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===		===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===
	* [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Gadol~~		* [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gadoll
	* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal		* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal
	* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Vadam~~		* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-Vadum
	* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna		* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna

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	{{picsneeded\|Logo}}		{{picsneeded\|Logo}}

	'''Takatoku Toys''' (株式会社タカトクトイス, ''~~kabushiki gaisha takatoku toisu~~'') was a Japanese toy company. They were one of several to copy {{w\|Popy}}'s innovative use of [[die-cast]] metal for robot toys, with their ''Gokin'' line competing with Popy's ''Chogokin'' series of robots spun off from anime series of the time.		'''Takatoku Toys''' (株式会社タカトクトイス, ''Kabushiki Gaisha Takatoku Toisu'') was a Japanese toy company. They were one of several to copy {{w\|Popy}}'s innovative use of [[die-cast]] metal for robot toys, with their ''Gokin'' line competing with Popy's ''Chogokin'' series of robots spun off from anime series of the time.

	==Kanzen Henkei==		==Kanzen Henkei==
	In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''~~{{w\|The~~ Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross}}'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.		In [[1982]], Takatoku released its best-known creation, the ''[[Super Dimension Fortress Macross\|Macross]]'' toyline and accompanying anime series. The ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1 Valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of "''kanzen henkei''" (完全変形, "perfectly transforming") robot toys—while many earlier toys had featured transformations (since Popy's DX Raideen figure), this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. It was also the first to feature something approaching a realistic vehicle as an alternate mode, paving the way for ''[[Diaclone]]''.

	''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack'' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series.		''Macross'' was a huge success, but the following series ''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (超時空世紀オーガス ''Chōjikū Seiki Ōgasu'') and ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack]]'' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubākku''), the latter anime series produced by [[Ashi Productions]], were expensive disasters. The company's final line was ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras]]'', designed by [[Artmic]], which only contained three released figures (a fourth only got as far as the prototype stage) and had no supporting anime series.

	After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[~~Mold\|molds~~]] to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.		After bankruptcy finally came in [[1984]], their designs were purchased by [[Bandai]], who subsequently licensed some of the [[mold]]s to [[Hasbro]], who were desperate to meet demand for new ''Transformers'' figures. At the time, Bandai themselves had a minimal American presence, and tended to license toys to American companies rather than distribute them themselves.

	==Takatoku moulds released as ''Transformers''==		==Takatoku moulds released as ''Transformers''==
	===Air Guardian===		===Air Guardian===
	[[Image:TakatokuSuperValkyrie.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|]]		[[Image:TakatokuSuperValkyrie.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|]]
	* [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] - Recolour of ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1S Super Valkyrie figure		* [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Toys\|Jetfire]] - Recolour of ''Macross'' 1/55 VF-1S Super Valkyrie figure

	===[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s===		===[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s===
	* [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Mugen Calibur		* [[Roadbuster (G1)#Toys\|Roadbuster]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Mugen Calibur
	* [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Ovelon Gazzette {{sic}}		* [[Whirl (G1)#Toys\|Whirl]] - Recolour of ''Dorvack'' 1/55 Ovelon Gazzette {{sic}}

	===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===		===Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s===
	* [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Gadoll~~		* [[Barrage (Insecticon)#Toys\|Barrage]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gadol
	* [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal		* [[Chop Shop (G1)#Toys\|Chop Shop]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Gugal
	* [[Ransack (G1)\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-~~Vadum~~		* [[Ransack (G1)#Toys\|Ransack]] - Recolour of unreleased ''Beetras'' Beet-Vadam
	* [[Venom (G1)\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna		* [[Venom (G1)#Toys\|Venom]] - Recolour of ''Beetras'' Beet-Zeguna

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Due to these molds only being leased to Hasbro, and still remaining the property of Bandai (now a direct rival of Hasbro in the American market), it is highly unlikely — if not impossible — for any of these figures to be reissued under the ''Transformers'' banner. Jetfire is also affected by ''Macross'', the underlying IP of his mold, being actively marketed by Big West/Studio Nue in Japan and [[Tatsunoko Production\|Tatsunoko]]/Harmony Gold in the US and wherever else outside of Japan HG decides to send legal threats.		* Due to these molds only being leased to Hasbro, and still remaining the property of Bandai (now a direct rival of Hasbro in the American market), it is highly unlikely — if not impossible — for any of these figures to be reissued under the ''Transformers'' banner. Jetfire is also affected by ''Macross'', the underlying IP of his mold, being actively marketed by Big West/[[Studio Nue]] in Japan and [[Tatsunoko Production\|Tatsunoko]]/Harmony Gold in the US and wherever else outside of Japan HG decides to send legal threats.
	* To maximise both their own profits and their figures' place in the domestic marketplace, Takatoku struck up a relationship with the less renowned manufacturer Mark, whereby the latter would produce cheap, [[knockoff]]-quality versions of these figures. Due to some sort of crazy loophole the rights to these cheap versions remained with Mark after Takatoku folded, and simple versions of a number of the Takatoku figures were licensed to another American manufacturer, Select. They used them for the cash-in ''Convertors'' line, which was on sale at more or less the same time the real things were in the ''Transformers'' line. This is where all those little plastic Roadbusters and Whirls you see on [[eBay]] come from...		* To maximise both their own profits and their figures' place in the domestic marketplace, Takatoku struck up a relationship with the less renowned manufacturer Mark, whereby the latter would produce cheap, [[knockoff]]-quality versions of these figures. Due to some sort of crazy loophole the rights to these cheap versions remained with Mark after Takatoku folded, and simple versions of a number of the Takatoku figures were licensed to another American manufacturer, Select. They used them for the cash-in ''Convertors'' line, which was on sale at more or less the same time the real things were in the ''Transformers'' line. This is where all those little plastic Roadbusters and Whirls you see on [[eBay]] come from...