Transform Jrβoriginally called Transform GΕkin (γγ©γ³γΉγγ©γΌγ ει, "Transform Alloy")βis a 1980s Japanese-exclusive toyline that featured smaller versions of toys from the Generation 1 era. They were released by Seven, a subsidiary of Takara. 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 Jr toys were released individually and in multipacks with Convoy, Chromedome, Fortress Maximus, and Star Saber all managing to get three releases.
Toys
Transform GΕkin
Transform Jr
Multipacks
Several multipacks 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)
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.
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