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The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use. | The '''C joint''' is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]/[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|gold-packaging ''Transformers'' line]] and ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', the C joint has seen much more widespread use. | ||
The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy. | The system has been given the internal nickname "'''Miyake joint'''" by [[TakaraTomy]] employees, named after its designer [[Miyake Tomoya]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/359804-united-reveal-shield-jazz-development-secret-story.html</ref>, who first used it on the [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Recon|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide]] toy. | ||
==Toys with C joints== | ==Toys with C joints== | ||
Revision as of 00:19, 23 January 2011
The C joint is an accessory mounting system using a rather simple 3mm bar and c-shaped clip. First used in the Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance series on a few items in 2009, by the time of 2010's gold-packaging Transformers line and Generations, the C joint has seen much more widespread use.
The system has been given the internal nickname "Miyake joint" by TakaraTomy employees, named after its designer Miyake Tomoya[1], who first used it on the Revenge of the Fallen Recon Ironhide toy.
Toys with C joints
Revenge of the Fallen/N.E.S.T. Global Alliance
- Brawn (bars only)
- Recon Ironhide
- Skystalker
Transformers (2010)
- Breacher
- Demolitions Rumble
- Fallback (bars only)
- Hailstorm / Mindset (bars only)
- Hubcap (bars only)
- Lugnut (bars only)
- Perceptor (bars only, disabled due to chrome)
- Special Ops Jazz
- Sunspot
- Terradive
- Tomahawk
- Turbo Tracks
- Windcharger (bars only)
- Wreck-Gar
Generations
United
Notes
- LEGO has long made use of an identical clip system. As such, LEGO minifigures can cling to 3mm-bar-equipped Transformers.
