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'''''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 Convoy, Chromedome, Fortress Maximus and Star Saber all managing to get three releases. | '''''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 Convoy, Chromedome, Fortress Maximus and Star Saber all managing to get three releases. | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Transform TF Gōkin=== | ===Transform TF Gōkin=== | ||
[[ | [[File:soundwavejrskull.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Soundwave Jr]] | ||
*01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Convoy]] (1985) | *01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Convoy]] (1985) | ||
*17 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Soundwave]] (1985) | *17 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Soundwave]] (1985) | ||
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===Transform Jr=== | ===Transform Jr=== | ||
*C-77 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Rodimus Convoy]] (1986) includes diecast figure of Metroplex | *C-77 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Rodimus Convoy]] (1986) includes diecast figure of Metroplex | ||
*C-70 [[Metroplex (G1)#Transform Jr|Metroflex]] (1986) [[ | *C-70 [[Metroplex (G1)#Transform Jr|Metroflex]] (1986) [[File:Metroplex junior.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Metroflex Jr]] | ||
*D-63 [[Trypticon (G1)#Transform Jr|Dinosaurer]] (1986) | *D-63 [[Trypticon (G1)#Transform Jr|Dinosaurer]] (1986) | ||
*C-101 [[Chromedome (G1)#Transform Jr|Chromedome]] (1987) | *C-101 [[Chromedome (G1)#Transform Jr|Chromedome]] (1987) | ||
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====Transform Jr Multi-packs==== | ====Transform Jr Multi-packs==== | ||
Several Mutli-packs came with non-transforming vinyl figures. [[ | Several Mutli-packs came with non-transforming vinyl figures. [[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Cybertron Hero Set]] | ||
*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 | *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 | ||
*Cybertron Hero Set (1987) [[Chromedome (G1)#Transform Jr|Chromedome]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] | *Cybertron Hero Set (1987) [[Chromedome (G1)#Transform Jr|Chromedome]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] | ||
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====Transform TF Jr Roleplay Toys==== | ====Transform TF Jr Roleplay Toys==== | ||
[[ | [[File:Starsaberdiskpistol.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|The missing link between Victory's Star Saber and Armada's Roleplay Star Saber.]] | ||
* [[Star Saber (Victory)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989) | * [[Star Saber (Victory)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989) | ||
* [[Star Saber (Victory)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Pellet Camera (1989) | * [[Star Saber (Victory)#Merchandise|Star Saber]] Pellet Camera (1989) | ||
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*[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 | [[Category:Generation 1 toylines]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese toylines]] | [[Category:Japanese toylines]] | ||
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce]] | [[Category:Super-God Masterforce]] | ||
[[Category:The Headmasters]] | [[Category:The Headmasters]] | ||
[[Category:Victory]] | [[Category:Victory]] | ||
Revision as of 03:10, 4 January 2015
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 Convoy, Chromedome, Fortress Maximus and Star Saber all managing to get three releases.
Toys
Transform TF Gōkin
- 01 Convoy (1985)
- 17 Soundwave (1985)
- C-69 Ultra Magnus (1985)
Transform Jr
- C-77 Rodimus Convoy (1986) includes diecast figure of Metroplex
- C-70 Metroflex (1986)
Metroflex Jr - 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)
Transform Jr Multi-packs
Several Mutli-packs 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)
Transform TF Jr Roleplay Toys
- Star Saber Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989)
- Star Saber Pellet Camera (1989)
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.
