Transform Jr

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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 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, Rodimus Convoy, Fortress Maximus and Star Saber all managing to get three 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
  • 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

The missing link between Victory's Star Saber and Armada's Roleplay Star Saber.


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.