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One of several nostalgia-heavy sub-lines released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in the early 2000s, 2003's '''''Smallest Transforming Transformers''''' (極小変形 トランスフォーマー ''Kyokushō Henkei Transformers''), erroneously called "World's Smallest Transformers" or "WSTFs" by fans, is pretty much exactly what the title says: they're (some of) the smallest transforming ''Transformers'' toys ever made.


'''Smallest Transforming Transformers''' (極小変形 トランスフォーマー "''Kyokushō Henkei Transformers''"), erroneously called "World's Smallest Transformers" or "WSTFs" by fans, was a line created by [[Takara]] in 2003. It consisted of [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] characters in the smallest transformable form possible. The figures were [[blindpacked]].
Each toy is based on an original "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]" figure, but ''significantly'' downscaled and simplified. Most figures are barely 2 inches tall in robot mode, while some get as short as ''one'' inch (and smaller!). As such, care should be taken when transforming them, as even with fewer moving parts, their small size means smaller, more fragile joints.


==Wave 1==
{{TOCclear}}
[[Image:STFStarscream toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Starscream]]


[[Image:SmallestTF Soundwave toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Soundwave]]
==Releases==
For their normal releases, the figures were [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] in boxes, with a few rare "[[chase figure]]s" in some cases. Unfortunately, at this moment we do not have case ratios for this line.


*[[Bumblebee (G1) toys|Bumblebee]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
*[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]] w/ [[Ravage (G1) toys|Ravage]]
{{Bp-a1|GTF01-A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Convoy]]}}
*[[Starscream (G1) toys|Starscream]]
{{Bp-a1|GTF01-B Convoy ([[Combat Deck (G1)#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Convoy's trailer]] & [[Roller (G1)#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Roller]], shortpacked)}}
{{Bp-a1|GTF02 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Lambor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GTF03 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
{{Bp-a1|GTF04 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GTF05 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Soundwave]] (with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Jaguar]])}}
{{Bp-d1|GTF X-1 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Skywarp]] (chase)}}
{{Bp-a1|GTF X-2 Bumble (Red) (chase)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GTF06 Convoy Anime Version}}
{{Bp-d1|GTF07 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GTF08 [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Meister]] (shortpacked)}}
{{Bp-a1|GTF09 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Prowl]]}}
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
{{Bp-a1|GTF10 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GTF11 [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GTF X-3 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Streak]] (chase)}}
{{Bp-a1|GTF X-4 Convoy (White) (chase)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:SmallestTF Soundwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.22|Soundwave and ''a teeny tiny Jaguar ooooh'']]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2.5'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Meister (re-release)}}
{{Bp-d1|Megatron (re-release)}}
{{Bp-a1|Convoy Anime Version (re-release)}}
{{Bp-d1|Soundwave (re-release)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
{{Bp-d1|Starscream (re-release)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rodimus]] (shortpacked)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Thundercracker]] (chase)}}
{{Bp-a1|Convoy's trailer (Anime Version) (chase)}}
|}


There were two [[chase figure]]s in the first assortment:
{{note|Wave 2.5 was only available in certain retail stores in limited quantities. These figures did not have individualized release numbers.}}


*Bumblebee (red)
{{-}}
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
==Unreleased and miscellaneous==
 
* The Jaguar (Ravage) that comes with Soundwave may very well be the actual smallest functioning ''Transformers'' toy made, being about the size of a pinky fingernail. That's tiny!
And one [[shortpacked]] figure:
* Hot Rodimus was later re-released in new packaging as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive with purchases of ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Hybrid_Style|THS-02 Convoy]].
 
* Trade show images originally suggested a third wave of ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', which would have added the then-unreleased [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rodimus]], as well as still-unreleased versions of [[Skids (G1)#toys|Skids]], [[Tracks (G1)/toys|Tracks]], and Megatron's stock and silencer accessories. Skids and Tracks were reportedly unproduced for cost reasons.<ref>[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=1423 Photos of the unproduced wave 3 ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Tracks and Skids toys and Megatron parts from a Japanese toy show]</ref>
*[[Combat Deck|Optimus Prime's trailer]]
* Only the items listed here are official ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' toys. Multiple fan-groups have produced similar-scaled items based on old ''Transformers'' toys, but they are all [[IP infringement|unlicensed, unofficial product]].
 
==Wave 2==
[[Image:STF Prowl.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Prowl]]
 
*[[Megatron (G1) toys|Megatron]]
*Optimus Prime ("anime" colors)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
 
There were two chase figures in the second assortment:
 
*White Optimus Prime (aka [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]])
*[[Bluestreak]]
 
And one shortpacked figure:
 
*[[Jazz (G1) toys|Jazz]]
 
==Wave 2.5==
[[Image:WSTF Meister.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Jazz]]
 
Wave 2.5 was only available in certain retail stores in limited quantities.  It included:
 
*Jazz
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime ("anime" colors)
*Soundwave w/ Ravage
*Starscream
 
There were two chase figures in the exclusive assortment:
 
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*Optimus Prime's trailer ("anime" version)
 
And one shortpacked figure:
 
*[[Hot Rod (G1) toys|Hot Rod]]
 
==Unreleased and Miscellaneous==
*Hot Rod was later re-released as a Toys'R'Us exclusive with purchases of THS-02 Convoy.
*Trade show images originally suggested a third wave of ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', which would have added the then-unreleased [[Hot Rod (G1) toys|Hot Rod]], as well as still-unreleased versions of [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and Megatron's stock and silencer accessories. Skids and Tracks were reportedly unproduced for cost reasons.<ref>[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=1423 Photos of the unproduced wave 3 ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Tracks and Skids toys and Megatron parts from a Japanese toy show]</ref>
* ''Only'' the items listed here are official ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' toys. Multiple fan-groups have produced similar-scaled items based on old ''Transformers'' toys, but they are all unlicensed, unofficial product.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]

Latest revision as of 05:42, 11 September 2025

Don't ever speak to me or my son again. (STT Convoy on the left, obs.)

One of several nostalgia-heavy sub-lines released by Takara in the early 2000s, 2003's Smallest Transforming Transformers (極小変形 トランスフォーマー Kyokushō Henkei Transformers), erroneously called "World's Smallest Transformers" or "WSTFs" by fans, is pretty much exactly what the title says: they're (some of) the smallest transforming Transformers toys ever made.

Each toy is based on an original "Generation 1" figure, but significantly downscaled and simplified. Most figures are barely 2 inches tall in robot mode, while some get as short as one inch (and smaller!). As such, care should be taken when transforming them, as even with fewer moving parts, their small size means smaller, more fragile joints.

Releases

[edit]

For their normal releases, the figures were blindpacked in boxes, with a few rare "chase figures" in some cases. Unfortunately, at this moment we do not have case ratios for this line.

Wave 1
  • GTF04 Bumble
  • GTF05 Soundwave (with Jaguar)
  • GTF X-1 Skywarp (chase)
  • GTF X-2 Bumble (Red) (chase)
    		•  Wave 2
  • GTF10 Alert
  • GTF11 Thrust
  • GTF X-3 Streak (chase)
  • GTF X-4 Convoy (White) (chase)
    		•
    Soundwave and a teeny tiny Jaguar ooooh
    Wave 2.5
    • Meister (re-release)
    • Megatron (re-release)
    • Convoy Anime Version (re-release)
    • Soundwave (re-release)
  • Starscream (re-release)
  • Hot Rodimus (shortpacked)
  • Thundercracker (chase)
  • Convoy's trailer (Anime Version) (chase)
    • Wave 2.5 was only available in certain retail stores in limited quantities. These figures did not have individualized release numbers.


    Unreleased and miscellaneous

    [edit]
    • The Jaguar (Ravage) that comes with Soundwave may very well be the actual smallest functioning Transformers toy made, being about the size of a pinky fingernail. That's tiny!
    • Hot Rodimus was later re-released in new packaging as a Toys"R"Us exclusive with purchases of Hybrid Style THS-02 Convoy.
    • Trade show images originally suggested a third wave of Smallest Transforming Transformers, which would have added the then-unreleased Hot Rodimus, as well as still-unreleased versions of Skids, Tracks, and Megatron's stock and silencer accessories. Skids and Tracks were reportedly unproduced for cost reasons.[1]
    • Only the items listed here are official Smallest Transforming Transformers toys. Multiple fan-groups have produced similar-scaled items based on old Transformers toys, but they are all unlicensed, unofficial product.

    References

    [edit]
    1. ↑ Photos of the unproduced wave 3 Smallest Transforming Transformers Tracks and Skids toys and Megatron parts from a Japanese toy show
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