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[[File:Starsaber junior.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sample size.]] | [[File:Starsaber junior.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sample size.]] | ||
'''''Transform Jr'''''—originally called '''''Transform Gōkin''''' (トランスフォーム合金, " | '''''Transform Jr'''''—originally called '''''Transform Gōkin''''' (トランスフォーム合金, "Transform Alloy")—is a 1980s Japanese-exclusive toyline that featured smaller versions of toys from the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] era. They were released by [[Seven]], a subsidiary of Takara. These toys transform similarly to their larger counterparts but many leave out more complicated transformation steps, like Star Saber's Brainmaster gimmick, Ultra Magnus combining with a trailer, or Metroplex and Trypticon transforming into a third mode. Thick, folded paper was frequently used to substitute for missing accessories, such as Rodimus's, Optimus's, and Ultra Magnus's trailers, and Star Saber's nose cone. Many of the ''Jr'' toys were released individually and in multipacks with Convoy, Chromedome, Fortress Maximus, and Star Saber all managing to get three releases. | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Transform | ===''Transform Gōkin''=== | ||
[[File:soundwavejrskull.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Soundwave Jr]] | [[File:soundwavejrskull.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Soundwave Jr]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist"> | <ul class="iconlist"> | ||
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{{Bp-a1|C-69 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Ultra Magnus]] (1985)}} | {{Bp-a1|C-69 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Ultra Magnus]] (1985)}} | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
{{-}} | {{--}} | ||
===Transform Jr=== | ===''Transform Jr''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist"> | <ul class="iconlist"> | ||
{{Bp-a1|C-77 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Rodimus Convoy]] (1986) includes diecast figure of Metroplex}} | {{Bp-a1|C-77 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Rodimus Convoy]] (1986) includes diecast figure of Metroplex}} | ||
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{{Bp-a1|C-310 [[Ginrai (human)#Transform Jr|God Ginrai]] (1988) includes diecast figure of Ginrai himself}} | {{Bp-a1|C-310 [[Ginrai (human)#Transform Jr|God Ginrai]] (1988) includes diecast figure of Ginrai himself}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|C-311 [[Grand Maximus#Transform Jr|Grand Maximus]] (1988)}} | {{Bp-a1|C-311 [[Grand Maximus#Transform Jr|Grand Maximus]] (1988)}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|C-324 [[Star Saber ( | {{Bp-a1|C-324 [[Star Saber (G1)#Transform Jr|Star Saber]] (1989)}} | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
==== | ====Multipacks==== | ||
Several | Several multipacks came with non-transforming vinyl figures. [[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Cybertron Hero Set]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist"> | <ul class="iconlist"> | ||
{{Bp-a1|Cybertron Leader Set (1987) C-101 [[Chromedome (G1)#Transform Jr|Chromedome]] and C-77 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr 2|Rodimus Convoy]] non-transforming vinyl figure. This set also includes a diecast figure of Metroplex}} | {{Bp-a1|Cybertron Leader Set (1987) C-101 [[Chromedome (G1)#Transform Jr|Chromedome]] and C-77 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr 2|Rodimus Convoy]] non-transforming vinyl figure. This set also includes a diecast figure of Metroplex}} | ||
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{{Bp-a1|C-131 [[Raiden#Transform Jr|Raiden]] Giftset (1987)}} | {{Bp-a1|C-131 [[Raiden#Transform Jr|Raiden]] Giftset (1987)}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|Raiden 2 pack #1 (1987) Trainbots C-125 [[Shouki#Transform Jr|Shouki]] + C-129 [[Seizan#toys|Seizan]]}} | {{Bp-a1|Raiden 2 pack #1 (1987) Trainbots C-125 [[Shouki#Transform Jr|Shouki]] + C-129 [[Seizan#toys|Seizan]]}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|Raiden 2 pack #2 (1987) Trainbots C-127 [[Yukikaze ( | {{Bp-a1|Raiden 2 pack #2 (1987) Trainbots C-127 [[Yukikaze (G1)#toys|Yukikaze]] + C-128 [[Suiken#toys|Suiken]] (In Diaclone Trainrobo #10/Alt. Colours)}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|Raiden 2 pack #3 (1987) Trainbots C-130 [[Kaen#toys|Kaen]] + C-126 [[Getsuei#toys Jr|Getsuei]]}} | {{Bp-a1|Raiden 2 pack #3 (1987) Trainbots C-130 [[Kaen#toys|Kaen]] + C-126 [[Getsuei#toys Jr|Getsuei]]}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|C-324 [[Star Saber ( | {{Bp-a1|C-324 [[Star Saber (G1)#Transform Jr|Star Saber DX Set]] (1988)}} | ||
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Ultra Magnus]] VS [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Galvatron]] (1987) The Ultra Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of Galvatron }} | {{Bp-a1d1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Ultra Magnus]] VS [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Galvatron]] (1987) The Ultra Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of Galvatron }} | ||
{{Bp-a1|[[Lucky Draw]] Giftset (5 Years of Leaders): Convoy, Rodimus Convoy, Fortress Maximus, God Ginrai, Star Saber (1989)}} | {{Bp-a1|[[Lucky Draw]] Giftset (5 Years of Leaders): Convoy, Rodimus Convoy, Fortress Maximus, God Ginrai, Star Saber (1989)}} | ||
{{-}} | {{--}} | ||
==== | ====Roleplay toys==== | ||
[[File:Starsaberdiskpistol.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|The missing link between Victory's Star Saber and Armada's Roleplay Star Saber.]] | [[File:Starsaberdiskpistol.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|The missing link between Victory's Star Saber and Armada's [[Roleplay toy|roleplay]] Star Saber.]] | ||
*[[Star Saber ( | *[[Star Saber (G1)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989) | ||
*[[Star Saber ( | *[[Star Saber (G1)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Pellet Camera (1989) | ||
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==Notes== | |||
*The ''Transform Block'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] toy is often mistaken for a ''Jr'' toy. While technically not in the same line, it was also released by [[Seven]] and came in the same TF style packaging as the ''Jr'' toys. | |||
*The | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tfcollejr.htm Gallery of loose ''Transform Jr'' toys] | *[http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tfcollejr.htm Gallery of loose ''Transform Jr'' toys] | ||
*[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/frames.html Fred's Workshop. Select Transformers variants > Japanese and European Variant Page > Robot Masters vs TF Juniors] | *[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/frames.html Fred's Workshop. Select Transformers variants > Japanese and European Variant Page > Robot Masters vs TF Juniors] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]] | [[Category:Generation 1 toylines]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese toylines]] | [[Category:Japanese toylines]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:36, 11 April 2024
Transform Jr—originally called Transform Gōkin (トランスフォーム合金, "Transform Alloy")—is a 1980s Japanese-exclusive toyline that featured smaller versions of toys from the Generation 1 era. They were released by Seven, a subsidiary of Takara. These toys transform similarly to their larger counterparts but many leave out more complicated transformation steps, like Star Saber's Brainmaster gimmick, Ultra Magnus combining with a trailer, or Metroplex and Trypticon transforming into a third mode. Thick, folded paper was frequently used to substitute for missing accessories, such as Rodimus's, Optimus's, and Ultra Magnus's trailers, and Star Saber's nose cone. Many of the Jr toys were released individually and in multipacks with Convoy, Chromedome, Fortress Maximus, and Star Saber all managing to get three releases.
Toys
[edit]Transform Gōkin
[edit]
- 01 Convoy (1985)
- 17 Soundwave (1985)
- C-69 Ultra Magnus (1985)
Transform Jr
[edit]- C-77 Rodimus Convoy (1986) includes diecast figure of Metroplex
- C-70 Metroflex (1986)
- D-63 Dinosaurer (1986)
- C-101 Chromedome (1987)
- C-114 Fortress Maximus (1987)
- D-101 Soundblaster (1987)
- TF Super Ginrai 1 Ginrai (1988)
- TF Super Ginrai 2 Shirei Kichi ("Command Base") (1988)
- C-310 God Ginrai (1988) includes diecast figure of Ginrai himself
- C-311 Grand Maximus (1988)
- C-324 Star Saber (1989)
Multipacks
[edit]Several multipacks came with non-transforming vinyl figures.
- Cybertron Leader Set (1987) C-101 Chromedome and C-77 Rodimus Convoy non-transforming vinyl figure. This set also includes a diecast figure of Metroplex
- Cybertron Hero Set (1987) Chromedome, Convoy, Fortress Maximus
- C-131 Raiden Giftset (1987)
- Raiden 2 pack #1 (1987) Trainbots C-125 Shouki + C-129 Seizan
- Raiden 2 pack #2 (1987) Trainbots C-127 Yukikaze + C-128 Suiken (In Diaclone Trainrobo #10/Alt. Colours)
- Raiden 2 pack #3 (1987) Trainbots C-130 Kaen + C-126 Getsuei
- C-324 Star Saber DX Set (1988)
- Ultra Magnus VS Galvatron (1987) The Ultra Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of Galvatron
- Lucky Draw Giftset (5 Years of Leaders): Convoy, Rodimus Convoy, Fortress Maximus, God Ginrai, Star Saber (1989)
- Star Saber Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989)
- Star Saber Pellet Camera (1989)
- The Transform Block Sunstreaker toy is often mistaken for a Jr toy. While technically not in the same line, it was also released by Seven and came in the same TF style packaging as the Jr toys.
Roleplay toys
[edit]
