What are Diaclone Transformers?

Diaclone (ダイアクロン, Daiakuron) is a toyline by Takara Toys launched in 1980. It consisted of transforming vehicles and robots piloted by miniature, magnet-shoed figures spun off from the prior Microman toy line.

What was the first Diaclone toy?

Original toyline

The first one was the Diaclone predecessor of Sunstreaker, whom Hasbro now considers the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed.

What are transformers called in Japan?

The Transformers toy-line is typically divided into two main factions: the heroic Autobots and their opponents, the evil Decepticons. They are known in Japan as the Cybertrons and Destrons, respectively, although more recent releases often use the English terms.

What is Optimus Prime's name in Japan?

Optimus Prime, known in Japan as Convoy (コンボイ, Konboi), is a fictional character created by the Transformers franchise.

What was Megatron's original form?

After Dreamwave's closure, the rights to the Transformers comics were taken over by IDW Publishing. IDW would take the opportunity to reboot the Transformers universe, including a revised origin for Megatron detailing how he came to power. Here, Megatron was originally a lowly Energon miner.

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Who built Unicron?

Although Unicron himself did not appear again, his origin in the animated series was later revealed. Unicron was created near the beginning of the universe by the diminutive genius known as Primacron, who intended for him to devour all life in the universe, leaving a blank slate that Primacron could use as he saw fit.

What does Alpha Trion transform into?

In fact, it was Alpha Trion who rebuilt former labourer Orion Pax, turning him into the future leader of the Autobots: Optimus Prime.

Which Transformer was a pistol?

The Transformers

Weirdwolf came with a gray photon pistol that he could hold in robot mode.

Who is the oldest transformer?

From Transformers Wiki

Alpha Trion is an Autobot from the Transformers Animated continuity family. "I'm Alpha Trion!" Billions of stellar cycles before the Decepticon movement had even been conceived, Alpha Trion fought in countless Cybertronian battles. He is, perhaps, the oldest Transformer anybody knows.

Is Sentinel Prime a real prime?

Sentinel Prime was a direct descendant of the first Cybertronian, Primus, and was believed to be the last of the Primes. He told tales to his much younger Cybertronian brethren of how the Dynasty of Primes had called upon a legendary artifact, the star-powered AllSpark, to give life to their world.

Who is Nemesis Prime?

Nemesis Prime is the dark mirror of Optimus Prime, striking terror into his victims' hearts while wearing the face of their hero. He is imbued with many of the Autobot leader's abilities but lacking all moral restraint.