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[[Image:Starsaber junior.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sample size.]]
[[Image:Starsaber junior.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sample size.]]
'''''Transform Jr'''''—originally called '''''Transform Gōkin''''' (トランスフォーム合金, "'''Transform Alloy'''")—is a Japanese-exclusive toyline that featured smaller versions of toys from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] era. (The "'''Transform Block'''" [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] toy, while technically not in the same line, did come in the same TF style packaging and is approximately the same size as the ''Jr'' toys.) They were released by a subsidiary of Takara called "[[Seven]]". 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.
'''''Transform Jr'''''—originally called '''''Transform Gōkin''''' (トランスフォーム合金, "'''Transform Alloy'''")—is a Japanese-exclusive toyline that featured smaller versions of toys from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] era. They were released by a subsidiary of Takara called "[[Seven]]". 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 Jrs were released individually and in multipacks, with Chromedome managing to get four releases.


==Toys==
==Toys==
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*17 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Soundwave]] (1985)
*17 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Soundwave]] (1985)
*C-69 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Ultra Magnus]] (1985)
*C-69 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Ultra Magnus]] (1985)
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===Transform TF Block===
[[Image:Sunstreaker_TF_Block.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Blocky]]
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)#toys|Sunstreaker]] (1985)
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* [[Star Saber (Victory)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989)
* [[Star Saber (Victory)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989)
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====Notes====
* The "'''Transform Block'''" [[Sunstreaker (G1)|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.


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

Revision as of 06:32, 24 January 2012

Sample size.

Transform Jr—originally called Transform Gōkin (トランスフォーム合金, "Transform Alloy")—is a Japanese-exclusive toyline that featured smaller versions of toys from the Generation 1 era. They were released by a subsidiary of Takara called "Seven". 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 Jrs were released individually and in multipacks, with Chromedome managing to get four releases.

Toys

Transform TF Gōkin

Soundwave Jr


Transform Jr

Transform Jr Multi-packs

Several Mutli-packs came with non-transforming vinyl figures.

Cybertron Hero Set
The missing link between Victory's Star Saber and Armada's Roleplay Star Saber.
  • 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)

Transform TF Jr Roleplay Toys


Notes

  • 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.