Ginrai (robot)

The name or term "Ginrai" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Ginrai (disambiguation).

• Human
• Robot (Victory Leo)

Ginrai is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Ginrai (ジンライ Jinrai) is a former Transtector who gained life from and independently of his former owner, Ginrai, via the power of Masterforce. As such, Ginrai takes after the human's personality; he is an incredibly brave and fearless fighter, but also prone to rash action and charging into battle alone, needlessly putting himself at extreme risk.

After a deadly battle with Deathsaurus, Ginrai was rebuilt into Victory Leo (ビクトリーレオ Bikutorī Reo) and gained the ability to combine with new Autobot Supreme Commander Star Saber to form Victory Saber (ビクトリーセイバー Bikutorī Seibā). In this form, Star Saber's speed and power are greatly enhanced, but at times, Victory Leo's savage personality can override his calm and collected nature.

Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Super-God Masterforce cartoon

Shins museum.

The super-energy alien being and self-styled "Decepticon god" Devil Z stole several transtectors, including one intended to be used by the legendary Autobot leader Optimus Prime, from an area of space known as the G Nebula. Already filled with the Tenchōkon of the nebula, the transtectors were then scattered across the Earth by Devil Z, that they might absorb the planet's Chichōkon. Devil Z planned to have human beings bond to the transtectors, adding their inherent Jinchōkon to the equation, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: Godmasters. Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets! The transtector meant for Optimus Prime would eventually fall into the hands of a human named Ginrai, who used the transtector in conjunction with the Master-Braces found within to join the battle against the Decepticons. A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai

In the wake of Devil Z's destruction, the bond between the Autobot humans and their Transtectors was broken, and Ginrai became a normal human again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. A Battle... and Then...

Legends comic

The Ginrai transtector—now having taken its human partner's name as its own, becoming known as Ginrai itself—joined with the Autobot forces in space, setting up base at G Nebula 89. In 2021, he watched as Grand Maximus unveiled his "Super Convoy Project", which would produce a transtector similar to Ginrai to resurrect Optimus Prime in. LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue He was part of the defensive forces when Overlord's troops attacked their base. Bonus Edition Vol. 39 When the human Ginrai visited to have his new Godbomber upgraded, Ginrai told him it was nice to see him again. Late Xmas Present Chapter

Victory cartoon

Voice actor: Hiroshi Takemura (Japanese)

Vultures wait until you're dead. Deathy, not so much.

Ginrai became good friends with Star Saber and his adopted human son, Jan. Before long, Star Saber was appointed Supreme Commander of the Autobots, while Ginrai became commander of the Second Army. The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber Operating out of the base in the G Nebula, Ginrai's time was occupied battling the Decepticon forces under Overlord's control, so much so that Star Saber occasionally had to respond to emergencies in Sector Two, such as a Breastforce attack on planet Micro. Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior

Not Convoy death #435.

Feeling guilty over taking up Star Saber's time in such a manner, Ginrai was quick to come to his aid when the newly reunited Breastforce combiner Liokaiser proved too much for Star Saber to handle, Unite! Liokaiser and also later when Star Saber was lured into a trap on Earth by Decepticon Emperor of Destruction Deathsaurus. Confronting Deathsaurus in battle, Ginrai was struck by a blast from the villain's Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon and fatally damaged. A Deadly Battle

Despite the best medical efforts of Perceptor, Wheeljack, and Minerva, Ginrai's body was left useless and immobile. Due to a slip by Perceptor, however, he learned of the existence of a reconstruction process conceived by Star Saber that would allow him to become a power-up for the Autobot leader. Star Saber refused to allow him to submit to the process, revolted at the notion of using his close friend's body in such a way, but Ginrai insisted. Perceptor and Wheeljack brought his life functions to an end, and then restored him to Star Saber's specifications as Victory Leo. Ginrai Dies!!

An unfortunate side-effect of the process left Victory Leo's mind and body unbalanced; immediately after his transformation, he began to run wild in his lion mode, displaying a more wild, feral nature than God Ginrai ever had, leaving Jan dismayed at the apparent loss of the being he had considered his friend. Fight!! Victory Leo When Jan was trapped in a collapsed building as Victory Leo battled the Breastforce, however, his pleas for help reached Victory Leo, and some measure of balance returned to his mind, leading him to rescue Jan. Awaken! Victory Leo

"People love cannons".

When Deathsaurus threatened the Earth with orbital missile strikes if the Autobots interfered in the Decepticons' energy-gathering raids, Victory Leo had to be forcibly held back by the Brainmasters to prevent him from attacking their enemies and dooming the planet. Star Saber came to the rescue with a new unification circuit implanted within his body. With this new component, he and Victory Leo could combine their bodies into Victory Saber. In the form of a combined jet, Victory Saber soared into space at a faster rate than Deathsaurus had predicted, and then in their combined robot form, destroyed the satellite controlling the missiles. The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification

When Jan's school was attacked by the Dinoforce, Victory Leo departed from Shuttle Base to defend it, meeting up with Star Saber on the way. They arrived on Earth in time to see Gōryū capture Jan's new mech. Unable to fight back while the Dinoforce held a hostage, Victory Leo and Star Saber had little choice but to face enemy fire, until Jan unleashed smoke grenades from his mech to escape. The Dinoforce combined into Dinoking, prompting Star Saber and Victory Leo to form Victory Saber and win the day. Jan - Defend the Campus!!

"Let's go Voltron Force!"

Despite his proven battle prowess, Victory Leo was still not entirely the being Ginrai had been, retaining a more violent, short-tempered personality which sometimes brought him into conflict with the other Autobots, who, in turn, did not trust him as much as they had Ginrai. When Breastforce member Leozack impersonated Star Saber, Victory Leo realized that something was wrong, but none of his teammates believed him. Even when Victory Leo tried to stop Leozack from taking Victory Saber's combination information, the Autobots thought he was a traitor, until the real Star Saber showed up and Leozack was exposed, gaining Victory Leo his comrades' trust. A Mystery?! The Deception of the Base Bombs

When Deathsaurus finally succeeded in reactivating his colossal, planet-destroying battle fortress, Victory Leo and Star Saber combined into Victory Saber and took to space to try and stop the deadly craft, only to be knocked out by its weapons and crash, unconscious, on its surface. The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress! Recovering as it transformed into its "Destroyer Mode," Victory Saber attacked again but was confronted by Breastforce combiner Liokaiser. At the same time, Jan arrived in his mobile mech with information that could destroy the fortress, and Victory Saber separated so that Star Saber could follow him into the fortress. Victory Leo took on Liokaiser and defeated him by hurling him into the fortress's cannon barrel. Jan then succeeded in beginning the fortress's destruction, and Deathsaurus, defeated by Star Saber, set the craft on a collision course with Earth. Forming Victory Saber once again, the two heroes successfully destroyed the fortress and saved the planet. Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification

Victory Leo trained Jan in the art of combat and later saved Star Saber from a Decepticon trap.The Death-Bringing Space Insects!! He failed to stop the cons from pilfering energy from Atlantis.The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves

Zone cartoon

And no one showed the slightest concern for Victory Leo's well-being. Jerks.

When planet Feminia was being attacked by Overlord, Abominus, and Menasor, Victory Leo accompanied Star Saber, but only as a part of Victory Saber. Victory Saber was rescued by Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber but the Zone base had been attacked by Overlord, Menasor, Abominus, Bruticus, and BlackZarak and the Energon Z was stolen. Victory Saber put Dai Atlas in charge of the mission to find the Energon and stop the Decepticons. He was later seen again as part of Victory Saber when Dai Atlas was appointed new Supreme Commander. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!

Robotmasters pack-in manga

A solitarium-empowered Gigant Bomb, now partnered with the Decepticon Smokesniper, had Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Bound Rogue and Mirage on the ropes, until Victory Leo and Star Saber suddenly appeared on the battlefield to intervene. The pair merged into Victory Saber and destroyed the Decepticons' Solitarium with a single strike, causing the pair to immediately flee the scene. The Victory Warriors Enter!!

Robotmasters cartoon

Voice actor: Yūto Kazama (Japanese)

When Star Saber went back in time to 2004, Victory Leo went with him to help him fight against the Decepticons. They ran afoul of Starscream, and combined into Victory Saber to take the fight up close and personal. It took the arrival of Optimus Prime for the Decepticon Air Commander to be defeated, but at that point, Megatron, Gigant Bomb, and Smokesniper arrived. Victory Saber kept Gigant Bomb and Smokesniper busy while Prime defeated Megatron with aid from the newly arrived Optimus Primal. Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!

When Beast Megatron launched an attack on a human city, Victory Leo flew in Optimus Prime in order to quickly respond to the situation. He then combined once more with Star Saber to take on Gigant Sniper, but disengaged when the two Decepticons likewise split up. As he pursued the Decepticons through the sky, Victory Leo was then blasted by Reverse Convoy, who was really the original Megatron in disguise. Prime and Primal were able to defeat the two Megatrons with the aid of newcomer Lio Convoy, after which Star Saber and Victory Leo linked up in jet mode to carry Prime to the next battle. The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters

Robotmasters toy bios

The Autobots were tasked by the United Nations to go undercover in the Middle East to uncover an underworld market working in alliance with the Decepticons. Taking advantage of the Decepticons' ignorance of future Autobots, Optimus Prime sent Star Saber and Victory Leo, disguised with "optical camouflage" that could only last six hours. Their weapons were modulated as to not cause any unnecessary human causalities, and a cover story of the duo seceding from the Autobots was provided.

Ask Vector Prime

Vector Prime believed that the shell of Wheeljack's discarded BT Unit was cannibalized for parts and used as either a part of the Bomber Project or as a part of the construction of Victory Leo. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/10

Super-God Masterforce manga

Ginrai joined the battle against Devil Z's Decepticons using his Godmaster transtector. Enter on the Stage! The Name of the Savior Is Ginrai!

Later, the death of Devil Z caused the bond between the humans and their Transtectors to be broken, and Ginrai became a normal man again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. The Birth of the Super Lifeforms

Wings Universe

Ginrai (nicknamed "Fire Guts") was a veteran of the Great War, and not without baggage. He saw new potential conflicts everywhere, and so he cultivated a reputation for being paranoid. Ginrai saw his demeanor as preparedness. Nevertheless, deep in Cybertron's post-Great Transformation peacetime, Alpha Trizer placed Ginrai as Commander of the new Cybertronian Knights. The two personalities routinely clashed, as Trizer's more zen-like approach drove Ginrai up the wall. Knight Ginrai profile card

Ginrai clashed with Primal Prime when he recruited Devcon to the Knights. Ginrai and the Prime were of equal rank, but their methods differed dramatically. Primal Prime had recently expelled Devcon from the Wreckers for his abusive tactics, and he was nonplussed to find Ginrai recruiting Devcon and encouraging the use of those same tactics.

Ginrai's knack for paranoia and overreaction led him to call in a CODE RED ALERT on Nebulos in order to deal with what turned out to be a fender bender in space. Apelinq's personal logs

When a communications failure cut off the Knights from the Galadria Space Bridge Outpost in the Delta Prysmos Sector, Ginrai ordered an immediate investigation. Devcon was hunting Flamewar in that area, and sent a garbled transmission that seemed to authenticate Ginrai's concern. Alpha Trizer convinced Ginrai to wait for a second transmission from Devcon, which led the Knights to bridge directly into Unicron's head to interrupt the mission of the Star Seekers. Ginrai brought Alpha Trizer, Apelinq, and Flareup to assist Devcon. They successfully captured Captain Cannonball and his team of pirates and mercenaries. Hoist the Flag

Toys

Super-God Masterforce

Wait, the Japanese toy has shortened smoke stacks?!

• Super Ginrai (1988)
  • Japanese ID number: C-307
  • Accessories: Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head

A remolded version of the American Powermaster Optimus Prime figure, Ginrai is a red, blue and grey tractor trailer, only able to transform into robot mode when the small Ginrai human figure is put into engine mode and snapped into place in the truck's grill, unlocking the clasp that holds the legs in place. When the cab is in robot mode, the trailer can become a battle station. Either robot or station can be armed with any of the toy's weapons, including two black "Superconductor Rifles", and two grey double-barrelled "Particle Beam Cannons", (referred to as "Cannon Craft" in "The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops"), which can be piloted by any small Godmaster figures. The cab and trailer can be merged into "Super Ginrai", whose head is a separate piece, and can go on to combine with the separately sold Godbomber to become God Ginrai.

Differences between Ginrai and Powermaster Optimus Prime include retractable super-robot fists, a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue plastic windows, shortened smokestacks, a more metallic grey plastic, chrome on the Godmaster Ginrai engine, and silver paint rather than stickers for the small robot's upper legs.

• More information on Super Ginrai at TFU.info

I can almost touch my toes! (not really)

• God Ginrai (1988)
  • Japanese ID number: C-310
  • Accessories: Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

Super Ginrai was also sold in a gift set with Godbomber, who can interact with Ginrai in several ways. Trailer mode Godbomber can hook up either directly to Ginrai's cab or to the back of Ginrai's own trailer and be towed along behind him, while any of Ginrai's weapons can plug into the holes in Godbomber's wings and chassis. Most prominently, of course, Godbomber diseassembles into various component parts that combine with Super Ginrai to form God Ginrai. Godbomber's legs become boots known as "God Legs", to which Ginrai's Particle Beam Cannons attach; his chest and wings form the "God Wing" backpack; his arms clip over the top of Ginrai's own as the "God Punch"; and his back becomes a chromed chestplate called the "God Breast", into the top of which the spring-loaded, missile-firing "God Cannon" plugs. The toy also features a secondary, lesser combination referred to as the "God Breaster", which involves attaching the God Breast to Super Ginrai, and plugging Godbomber's wings into his arms.

• More information on God Ginrai at TFU.info

• God Ginrai (reissue, 2002)
  • Japanese ID number: C-310
  • Accessories: Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

The God Ginrai gift set was reissued in Japan in 2002 with the notable modification of blue eyes for the small Ginrai robot and a slightly different shade of red paint on the cab. However, it was notoriously over-produced, and online retailers were still selling it even years later, at greatly reduced prices.

The reissue was redecoed into the exclusive "Fire Guts God Ginrai" figure (see below).

• More information on reissue God Ginrai at TFU.info

Remember kids, always use the proper sunscreen.

• Fire Guts God Ginrai (e-Hobby exclusive, 2002)
  • Japanese ID number: C-310E
  • Accessories: Godmaster transtector, 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head, God Cannon, Tachyon Missile

Released to coincide with the 2002 reissue of the God Ginrai giftset, this redeco casts the Autobot leader in reds and oranges, representing Ginrai using his "God Fire Guts" attack from the animated series. Fire Guts God Ginrai featured his own unique packaging, with recolored package art, and was limited to 1600 pieces.

• More information on Fire Guts God Ginrai at TFU.info

Transform Jr

• Ginrai (1988)
  • Japanese ID number: TF Super Ginrai 1
  • Accessories: Blue gun, robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine

Like the other figures in the Transform Jr line, this version of the basic Ginrai cab robot is a simplified version of its larger counterpart. And when we say simplified, we mean simplified—the figure features no Godmaster engine gimmick, and its head is simply pulled off and set aside for transformation. The figure comes packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of Super Ginrai.

• Shirei Kichi (司令基地 "Command Base") (1988)
  • Japanese ID number: TF Super Ginrai 2
  • Accessories: 2 red guns, Trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head

This Transform Jr figure is a simplified version of Ginrai's trailer, which can transform to base mode, hitch up to the separately sold cab robot and combine with it to form Super Ginrai. The toy includes a cardboard mock-up of Ginrai in torso mode to complete the super robot's look in-package.

• God Ginrai (giftset, 1988)
  • Accessories: Blue gun, small robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine, 2 red guns, trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head, "God Breast" chestpiece, 2 "God Punch" arms

This giftset includes both the Jr "Ginrai" and "Shirei Kichi" figures and all the accessories which came with them plus the attachments necessary to transform Super Ginrai into God Ginrai. Due to the nature of his construction, though, God Ginrai's fist-holes are blocked off, leaving him unable to hold the weapons which came with his components. Furthermore, as his attachments consist only of two arms and a chestpiece (no boots, no backpack), they cannot combine into Godbomber. The set also includes some sort of plastic "shield" with a cardboard insert depicting the Autobot insignia, which appears to be a pocket or belt clip, or something. We really don't know.

Victory

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Three-Two-One-Zero, never give up! Oh yeah!

• Victory Leo (1989)
  • Japanese ID number: C-327
  • Accessories: V-Lock Cannon, 2 V-Lock Rifles, 3 missiles

Victory Leo transforms into a black, yellow, and white robotic winged lion. Both modes are dominated by the missile-firing V-Lock Cannon that rises from his back between his wings in alternate mode, or plugs into his hip in robot mode. A flying alternate mode was created for the character by the production staff of the animated series, and the toy is capable of being configured into this form, though it is just a block with wings on.

Victory Leo combines with Star Saber, sold separately, to become Victory Saber.

• More information on Victory Leo at TFU.info

• Victory Saber (1989)
  • Japanese ID number: C-328

Victory Leo was also available in a gift set with Star Saber. Victory Leo can combine with Star Saber by plugging into the aft end of his flight mode, thus becoming a huge booster section, or by disassembling and connecting to Star Saber's robot mode. His legs and chest compress into a pair of "platform boots" that connect to the base of Star Saber's feet, while his other components form a winged backpack that aims his twin cannons over Star Saber's shoulders. In this mode, Victory Saber can also wield the V-Lock Rifle.

• More information on Victory Saber at TFU.info

Robotmasters

• Victory Leo (2004)
  • Japanese ID number: RM-16
  • Acessories: "V-Lock Cannon", "V-Lock Rifle", "Superconductor Rifle" x2, missile

A smaller, simplified version of the Victory Leo toy, the Robotmasters version of the figure arms Victory Leo with a new, yellow gun. Like the larger figure, Victory Leo can combine with Robotmasters Star Saber.

Due to how the legs are jointed for the transformation scheme, it has stupid, floppy robot mode legs.

• More information on Robotmasters Victory Leo at TFU.info

• Victory Saber (2004)
  • Japanese ID number: RM-17
  • Acessories: "V-Lock Cannon", "V-Lock Rifle", "Superconductor Rifle" x2, missile

Victory Leo was also available in a two-pack with the Robotmasters version of Star Saber, with whom he could still combine to form Victory Saber, in both jet and robot modes. The two figures in this pack featured a more metallic paint job than their standard releases.

• More information on Robotmasters RM-17 Victory Leo at TFU.info

• Victory Saber Limited Black Version (eHobby exclusive, 2005)
  • Acessories: "V-Lock Cannon", "V-Lock Rifle", "Superconductor Rifle" x2, missile

An "evil recolor" of the Victory Saber two-pack complete with Decepticon symbols, this black, purple, teal, and bronze redeco represents the two heroes in "optical camouflage" paint jobs for use on an undercover mission to investigate Decepticon dealings in the Middle East black market.

• More information on black Victory Leo at TFU.info

Timelines

Orange is the new black.

• Pirates Vs Knights (BotCon 2014 box set)
  • Accessories: Smokestacks/double-barreled superconductor rifle, wind vane/shield/particle beam cannon

Timelines "Cybertronian Knight Ginrai" is an orange redeco of Classics Voyager Optimus Prime, done so to specifically resemble Fire Guts God Ginrai. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. If a fist is folded down, Ginrai can wield the wind vane like a shield. Ginrai comes in a box set with fellow knight Devcon and the pirates Cannonball, Ferak, Tornado, Scorponok, and Olin Zarak.

• More information on Timelines Ginrai at TFU.info

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Merchandise

Transformers Caramel

Surprisingly, this isn't the caramel.

• Super Ginrai (1988)

A pair of small non-transforming Decoy-style rubber figurines of Ginrai were released as part of Kabaya's Transformers Caramel line of candy toys, depicting Ginrai in both super robot and truck mode. Around half the size of the more familiar Decoys, the two figures were bundled together, attached to a rubber sprue, and came in either blue, red, or yellow.

Transformers Gum

• Super Ginrai (1988)
  • Accessories: 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head

Part of the ninth wave of Kabaya's Transformers Gum candy toy series, this Ginrai figure is a snap-together model kit cast in blue, red, and grey plastic. Although lacking in any paint applications, the figure feature stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Ginrai toy. Due to its small size, however, while the Ginrai engine is removable, it cannot transform into human form, nor can the kit combine with Transformers Gum Godbomber to form a Gum version of God Ginrai.

• Super Ginrai (2011)

Released in the third wave of the revived Transformers Gum series in 2010, this transforming model kit of Super Ginrai is made from red, blue, and silver plastic, and decorated with quite a few stickers to add his familiar details. Based on the original Ginrai toy, this figure actually features MORE articulation than the original, as the arms are made of two pieces each, adding elbow movement. This kit can combine with the Transformers Gum Godbomber, released in the same wave, to make God Ginrai.

• God Ginrai Set (DX, 2016)

Both the Godbomber and Super Ginrai kits are released as part of the "DX Combination" wave in 2016. Each kit comes with a metallic sheen on the plastic, pre-painted head parts, and shinier stickers.

Parody Deformed

• Super Ginrai (1990)

Gundam? Never heard of it.

A small two-tone, non-transforming super deformed model kit of Super Ginrai was available as part of Kabaya's "Parody Deformed" line of candy toys. The seventh figure in the series, he was available in red, blue, or yellow, and came with a "PDTF Comic" comic about himself, "Fight! Super Ginrai!", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".

• God Ginrai (1990)

A similar model kit of God Ginrai followed in the next wave of the "Parody Deformed" series, this time packaged with something accused of being "gum". As the thirteenth figure of the line, God Ginrai came with the "Transformer PD Type" comic, "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!".

Super Collection Figure

• God Ginrai (2000)
  • Act: 1
  • Accessories: Stand

This PVC figure of Ginrai in his powered-up "God" form was available in the first "Act" of Takara'sSuper Collection Figure series. He came in both full-color and clear-plastic versions one each in every case of twelve figures.

This mold would later be released as "Powermaster Optimus Prime in Apex Armor" in the first wave of Hasbro's Heroes of Cybertron line.

• More information on Super Collection Figure God Ginrai at TFU.info
• More information on clear God Ginrai at TFU.info

• Super Ginrai (2000)
  • Act: 2
  • Accessories: Stand

The second Super Collection Figure of Ginrai, in his less impressive "Super" mode, was available in the second Act of the series. Once again, he came in both full-color and clear plastic versions, one of each per case of twelve figures.

• More information on Super Collection Figure Super Ginrai at TFU.info
• More information on clear Super Ginrai at TFU.info

Honestly not as shiny in real life as this pic makes it out.

• Fire Guts God Ginrai (2001)
  • Act: 4
  • Accessories: Stand

The original God Ginrai PVC was re-released in solid metallic gold for the fourth Act of the Super Collection Figure series, available as a rare chase "Secret Figure", available only in one out of every ten cases. It is currently unknown which figure Ginrai replaced in this Act.

The "Fire Guts" concept was apparently the inspiration for the "Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack" figure in the Hasbro Heroes of Cybertron line, although that figure was cast entirely in translucent yellow-orange plastic, rather than solid golden.

So this is how Ginrai's SCF career ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper.

• Ginrai (2001)
  • Act: 5
  • Accessories: Stand

The fourth and final Ginrai PVC rendered the character in his basic robot form, released in the fifth, Masterforce-centric Act of the series. This figure was available in both full-color and metallic silver "petwer" versions, one of each in every case of twelve figures.

The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Ginrai came packaged with the head and torso of the wave's BlackZarak "Build-A-Figure". These parts were available in both full-color and smokey translucent plastic, in an equal ratio of 4 out of every 10 cases each.

• More information on Super Collection Figure Ginrai at TFU.info
• More information on pewter Ginrai at TFU.info

A three-for-one deal

• Deszaras (2002)
• Liokaiser (2002)
• Perceptor (2002)
• Road Caesar (2002)
• Star Saber (2002)
• Wheeljack (2002)
  • Act: 7

In the seventh, Victory-themed Act of SCF, rather than the now-usual "build-a-figure", the pewter versions of the figures came with pieces of Victory Leo in "Victory Saber" form, which could be added to the Act's Star Saber figure.

Victory Saber's V-Lock Rifles came with Star Saber, his backpack came with Road Caesar, his wings came with Deathsaurus, his rifle came with Perceptor, his left boot came with Liokaiser, and his right boot came with Wheeljack. Like the figures themselves, the parts came in both standard full-color (at a rate of 8 out of 10 cases) and rare pewter (only 2 out of every 10 cases) variations.

• More information on Super Collection Figure Victory Saber at TFU.info

• Victory Saber Gold Version (2002)
  • Act: 7
  • Accessories: Victory Saber parts, stand

The seventh wave of Super Collection Figure also included a complete Victory Saber figure, entirely metallic golden in color, which was only available as a rare "Secret Figure" at a rate of 1 in 10 cases. He came with a complete set of parts for both normal "Star Saber" and "Victory Saber" modes.

It is currently unknown which figure —if any in specific— this figure replaced in the case.

Mega SCF

"Why can't I transform?!"

• Victory Leo (2002)

A non-transforming action figure of Victory Leo. He came with additional parts and could join with Mega SCF Star Saber to form Victory Saber.

• More information on Mega SCF Victory Leo at TFU.info

Robot Heroes

For the last time, I don't want to hear about your fanfic!

• Victory Saber / Dessaras (unreleased)

A surprise entry in the Robot Heroes series, this super deformed figurine depicts Victory Leo combined with Star Saber as Victory Saber, packaged with an equally adorable Deathsaurus, sporting another new name variant. Originally discovered amongst Wal-Mart store computer listings in mid-2008, the ill-fated Victory Saber and Deathy failed to materialize before the Robot Heroes line was canceled.

Your bargaining posture is highly dubious. Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Transformers Gum

• Victory Leo (2011)

Released in the fourth wave of the revived Transformers Gum series in 2011, this transforming model kit of Victory Leo is made from red, black, and orange plastic, with stickers for detail. It's based on the Robotmasters Victory Leo toy. He comes with the central turret (and one accompanying sticker) for Rodimus Prime's Mobile Defense Bay.

• Victory Saber (2011)

An undocumented feature, the Victory Leo kit retains the ability to combine with Star Saber. Unusually, the Star Saber kit was released two years prior!

EX Gōkin

• God Ginrai (202?)
  • Accessories: 2 guns, sword, sheath

Produced by Art Storm as part of their EX Gōkin Transformers Series line, this posable non-transforming God Ginrai figure features a sleek, stylized take on the character's design.

Produced in 2015, the figure had no plans for getting released so far after 4 years.

Flame Toys

• Victory Leo (October 2020)

At Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2018, Flame Toys announced Victory Leo for their Kuro Kara Kuri line of high-end non-transforming poseable figures. Victory Leo will be able to combine with Star Saber to form Victory Saber.

Notes

• Victory Leo's "flight mode" as seen in the Victory cartoon (like Sixshot's "Wingwolf" mode, Overlord's "space jet" mode, and BlackZarak's "Hydra" mode before it) is not part of the original toy's official instructions, as it was created by the production staff of the anime by fiddling around with it.
• It was never decided by Fun Publications staff whether Wings Ginrai was a living transtector or not.

Foreign names

Ginrai

• English: Optimus Prime (Omni Productions dub)
• Italian: Commander
• Russian: Optimus Prime (Оптимус Прайм Optimus Prajm)

Victory Leo

• Mandarin: Clay (Taiwan, 克雷 Kèléi), Shī Wáng (China, 狮王, "Lion King")
• Russian: Pobedonosec (Победоносец, "Victorious")