![]() When Transformers proved an unqualified success, plans for a 1985 Diaclone line were scrapped, and Transformers was imported to Japan in its place. The reason why many of these toys feature opening cockpits, hatches, or seats is that Diaclone had presented them as lifeless mecha for small driver figures, which were no longer included in their Transformers incarnation. The 19 Autobot Cars, 1984 Decepticon Planes, 1985 Dinobots, 1985 Constructicons, "standard" Insecticons, Trainbots, Omnibots, Powerdashers, Jumpstarters, Blitzwing, 1984 Optimus Prime, and 1986 Ultra Magnus toys all originated from Diaclone. In 1983, Hasbro representatives discovered Diaclone and Micro Change toys at the Tokyo Toy Show, and soon struck a deal to create the Transformers brand. French toy company Joustra also released various Diaclone figures in Europe under the original Japanese name (sporting unique box art), a few exclusive Revell model kits and even an accompanying mini-comic series, but these also faded into obscurity. īefore the Transformers brand was introduced, Takara directly exported some Diaclone toys to North America under the brand names Diakron and Kronoform, but those lines met with very little success. Its vehicle form was based on an older Takara toy, the "Cosmo Countach" from the Microman "Micro Command" sub-line released in 1978, which transformed into a half-robot, half-car hybrid. The first one was the Diaclone predecessor of Sunstreaker, whom Hasbro now considers the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed. However, in March 1982 toys with alt modes based on realistic, present-day vehicles that many Transformers are known for today began to appear as part of the "Car Robots" sub-line. The Diaclone toyline was first introduced in 1980 with a focus on various piloted robots that could transform into various abstract sci-fi vehicles, bases, and creatures. ![]() Known for traveling to MLW events in the Micromobile, alongside his big buddy Mister Saint Laurent, this masked sensation is a sight to be seen.Īs a mere teenager, Microman took Mexico by storm, winning titles and appearing in car commercials for the McLaren 570S Coupe sports car as well as competing for some of Mexico’s top lucha organizations.You thought the cartoon made up the flying thing, didn't you. Pinballing all over the ring to attack adversaries and using his side to evade opponents, Microman is one of MLW’s most beloved wrestlers. Standing up to big mouths and even bigger bullies of the squared circle, Microman may be small put packs as much fight as Andre the Giant. Heralded by his manager Mister Saint Laurent as “inch for inch the greatest wrestler,” Microman defies the odds, overcoming all doubters when the bell rings. Standing just under one meter in height, Microman is a mini luchador… but this luchador is ready to fight wrestlers of shapes and sizes mano a mano. Microman is the smallest wrestler in the history of the sport and the world’s greatest wonder. Signature Moves: Micro Moonsault, Headstand Splash, Micro de la Muerte Sunset Flip
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