Transform Jr
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. (The "Transform Block" 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.
Toys
Transform TF Gōkin
- 01 Convoy (1985)
- 17 Soundwave (1985)
- C-69 Ultra Magnus (1985)
Transform TF Block
Transform Jr
- C-77 Rodimus Convoy (1986)
- C-70 Metroplex (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)
- C-311 Grand Maximus (1988)
- C-324 Star Saber (1989)
Transform Jr Multi-packs
Many multipacks including God Ginrai came with a small but heavy die-cast figure of the main character. Great for using with Monolopy.
- Cybertron Leader Set (1987) C-101 Chromedome and C-77 Rodimus Convoy non-transforming vinyl figure
- Cybertron Hero Set (1987) Chromedome, Convoy, Fortress Maximus
- C-131 Raiden Giftset (1987)
- Raiden 2 pack #1 (1987) Featuring Trainbots C-125 Shouki + C-129 Seizan
- Raiden 2 Pack #2 (1987) Featuring Trainbots C-127 Yukikaze + C-128 Suiken (In Diaclone Trainrobo #10/Alt. Colours)
- Raiden 2 pack #3 (1987) Featuring Trainbots C-130 Kaen + C-126 Getsuei
- C-324 Star Saber DX Set (with camera) Transform Jr Star Saber was the last item released in the Transform Jr series. He retains the super mode transformation of the larger toy, but lacks the Brainmaster gimmick. The nosecone was also made from paper.
- Ultra Magnus VS Galvatron (1987) The Ultra Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of Galvatron, which also came with a die-cast figurine of Metroplex.
- Lucky Draw Giftset (5 Years of Leaders): Convoy, Rodimus Convoy, Fortress Maximus, God Ginrai, Star Saber.
Transform TF Jr Roleplay Toys
- Star Saber Enban Pistol ("Disk Pistol") (1989)
Other Transform TF Items
Because of the TF branded packaging these items are often referred to as "Jr" items, though are technically not.
- C-70 Metroflex "Soft Robo" Vinyl Figure
- C-70 Metroplex and C-77 Rodimus Convoy Watch Set.
- C-77 Rodimus Convoy VS D-62 Galvatron (1986) Carded set of vinyl figures
- Dart Gun Set with Ultra Magnus vinyl figure, dart gun, darts and target board
- Hero Set keshigomu of Megatron and Optimus Prime
- "Exciting" Metroflex VS Trypticon Water Gun Set includes Metroflex Vinyl figure, water pistol, 2 randomly assigned peach decoys and Decepticon clip.
- "Exciting" Scramble Gun Set Part 1 Optimus Prime vs Megatron (1986) includes 4 randomly assigned peach decoys
- "Exciting" Scramble Gun Set Part 2 Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron (1986) includings 4 randomly assigned peach decoys
- "Mini Mini Collection" Peach Decoy Gift Sets Part 1 and Part 2
External links
- Gallery of loose Transform Jr toys
- Fred's Japanese and European Variant Page, including pictures of various Transform Jr toys near the bottom
- Transformers One (Tf-1.com) article on G1 TF Model kits
