History of Transformers
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Transformers originated in the early 1980s as a combination of Japanese toy lines 'Diaclone' and 'MicroChange.'
Hasbro licensed these #toy robots that transform into vehicles & weapons, with a new storyline in 1984, featuring the conflict between Autobots & Decepticons.
👽🤖
Transformers originated in the early 1980s as a combination of Japanese toy lines 'Diaclone' and 'MicroChange.'
Hasbro licensed these #toy robots that transform into vehicles & weapons, with a new storyline in 1984, featuring the conflict between Autobots & Decepticons.
October 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
History of Transformers
👽🤖
Transformers originated in the early 1980s as a combination of Japanese toy lines 'Diaclone' and 'MicroChange.'
Hasbro licensed these #toy robots that transform into vehicles & weapons, with a new storyline in 1984, featuring the conflict between Autobots & Decepticons.
👽🤖
Transformers originated in the early 1980s as a combination of Japanese toy lines 'Diaclone' and 'MicroChange.'
Hasbro licensed these #toy robots that transform into vehicles & weapons, with a new storyline in 1984, featuring the conflict between Autobots & Decepticons.
FWIW (and I know it’s an unpopular opinion) I’d actually be into Megatron reinterpreted as a tank for Missing Link, as a “what if it had Diaclone origins rather than Microchange?” take on it.
October 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
FWIW (and I know it’s an unpopular opinion) I’d actually be into Megatron reinterpreted as a tank for Missing Link, as a “what if it had Diaclone origins rather than Microchange?” take on it.
Just had to double-check that Megatron *was* a Microchange toy. I’m of a generation that just referred to everything pre-Transformers as a Diaclone mould, sorry I’m such a fake nerd 🫠
(I say “of a generation”, it was the 00s and it was probably only me 🤭)
(I say “of a generation”, it was the 00s and it was probably only me 🤭)
October 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Just had to double-check that Megatron *was* a Microchange toy. I’m of a generation that just referred to everything pre-Transformers as a Diaclone mould, sorry I’m such a fake nerd 🫠
(I say “of a generation”, it was the 00s and it was probably only me 🤭)
(I say “of a generation”, it was the 00s and it was probably only me 🤭)
The list of pre-TF at MP scale is getting smaller. I just really, really need one of these new Lambos to get made into Deep Cover.
I don't mind mixing in some legends-scale stuff for Microchange characters too, helping close that gap even more.
I don't mind mixing in some legends-scale stuff for Microchange characters too, helping close that gap even more.
October 22, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The list of pre-TF at MP scale is getting smaller. I just really, really need one of these new Lambos to get made into Deep Cover.
I don't mind mixing in some legends-scale stuff for Microchange characters too, helping close that gap even more.
I don't mind mixing in some legends-scale stuff for Microchange characters too, helping close that gap even more.
Effectively a reboot of Microman Microchange.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Effectively a reboot of Microman Microchange.
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Real Gear Robots - Transformers (2007 Movie) (2007)
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Micro Change: MC-16 Silver Metal Hawk Photo Gallery
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October 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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A dead stock find of vintage Diaclone/Microchange knockoffs were sold in Chicago for $50 each. Apparently Toy Federation bought a lot of them and are trying to sell them for $220 each. Yikes. That's about $50 more than they typically sell for on Ebay when they are scarce....
September 6, 2026 at 2:59 AM
A dead stock find of vintage Diaclone/Microchange knockoffs were sold in Chicago for $50 each. Apparently Toy Federation bought a lot of them and are trying to sell them for $220 each. Yikes. That's about $50 more than they typically sell for on Ebay when they are scarce....
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Microchange: MC-13 Gun Robo Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E. Photo Gallery
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September 2, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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August 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Robot Watch! Ubiquitous bootleg of Microchange Watch Robo this transforming timepiece was both stylish AND functional (well, until it broke anyway). This model was not released as a Transformer until G2 but this bootleg was audaciously advertised in the US Marvel TF comic (!) #vintagetoytuesday
August 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Robot Watch! Ubiquitous bootleg of Microchange Watch Robo this transforming timepiece was both stylish AND functional (well, until it broke anyway). This model was not released as a Transformer until G2 but this bootleg was audaciously advertised in the US Marvel TF comic (!) #vintagetoytuesday
November 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I’ve always been told I’m too sensitive. Sensitivity, to me, is emotional intelligence—awareness, perception. I notice what others miss: the mood, the microchange, the unspoken. It’s not fragility. It’s precision. It’s design. You are not too much. You are attuned. #poetry
March 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I’ve always been told I’m too sensitive. Sensitivity, to me, is emotional intelligence—awareness, perception. I notice what others miss: the mood, the microchange, the unspoken. It’s not fragility. It’s precision. It’s design. You are not too much. You are attuned. #poetry
Takara rereleased in 2001 Japan original Megatron in a 16 Special package that included firing mechanism&sword of original 1983/1985 Japanese toys and
US chrome plus silencer/suppressor+stock extension from G1 1984 Hasbro toy (that first came with the 1983 Takara Microchange realistic MC-13 P38 toy)
US chrome plus silencer/suppressor+stock extension from G1 1984 Hasbro toy (that first came with the 1983 Takara Microchange realistic MC-13 P38 toy)
August 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Takara rereleased in 2001 Japan original Megatron in a 16 Special package that included firing mechanism&sword of original 1983/1985 Japanese toys and
US chrome plus silencer/suppressor+stock extension from G1 1984 Hasbro toy (that first came with the 1983 Takara Microchange realistic MC-13 P38 toy)
US chrome plus silencer/suppressor+stock extension from G1 1984 Hasbro toy (that first came with the 1983 Takara Microchange realistic MC-13 P38 toy)
Several differences between Japanese Takara Transformer Megatron and US Hasbro Megatron
1985 original Takara toy has gray gun+blue inner thighs despite box artwork showing red with sword.
1984 Hasbro(non-firing gun) had chrome gun with red thighs and the scope+stock from 1983 Microchange Mc-13 P38
1985 original Takara toy has gray gun+blue inner thighs despite box artwork showing red with sword.
1984 Hasbro(non-firing gun) had chrome gun with red thighs and the scope+stock from 1983 Microchange Mc-13 P38
August 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Several differences between Japanese Takara Transformer Megatron and US Hasbro Megatron
1985 original Takara toy has gray gun+blue inner thighs despite box artwork showing red with sword.
1984 Hasbro(non-firing gun) had chrome gun with red thighs and the scope+stock from 1983 Microchange Mc-13 P38
1985 original Takara toy has gray gun+blue inner thighs despite box artwork showing red with sword.
1984 Hasbro(non-firing gun) had chrome gun with red thighs and the scope+stock from 1983 Microchange Mc-13 P38
original toy mold was Japanese
1983 Microman Microchange
MC13 Gun Robo: Walther P-38 based on 1960s Spy show Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1984 Hasbro reused mold for Transformers as Megatron in U.S.
Huge TF popularity resulted in Takara rereleasing in Japan as 1985 Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 16
1983 Microman Microchange
MC13 Gun Robo: Walther P-38 based on 1960s Spy show Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1984 Hasbro reused mold for Transformers as Megatron in U.S.
Huge TF popularity resulted in Takara rereleasing in Japan as 1985 Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 16
August 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
original toy mold was Japanese
1983 Microman Microchange
MC13 Gun Robo: Walther P-38 based on 1960s Spy show Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1984 Hasbro reused mold for Transformers as Megatron in U.S.
Huge TF popularity resulted in Takara rereleasing in Japan as 1985 Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 16
1983 Microman Microchange
MC13 Gun Robo: Walther P-38 based on 1960s Spy show Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1984 Hasbro reused mold for Transformers as Megatron in U.S.
Huge TF popularity resulted in Takara rereleasing in Japan as 1985 Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 16
It's well known Transformers were rebranded Japanese toys. Soundwave was originally 1983 MC10 Cassette Man from Microman Microchange by Takara, and came with a clear plastic tape case including paper liner with pictures+info for mini-cassette figure. Reproduction case were made that resemble energon
March 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
It's well known Transformers were rebranded Japanese toys. Soundwave was originally 1983 MC10 Cassette Man from Microman Microchange by Takara, and came with a clear plastic tape case including paper liner with pictures+info for mini-cassette figure. Reproduction case were made that resemble energon
Transformers Decepticon Buzzsaw 1984 Hasbro
Originally was originally released as the MC03 Red or Blue Condor in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara.
Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette came with Soundwave. The design is looks exactly like a real mini cassette recorder tape
#vinagetoyTuesday
Originally was originally released as the MC03 Red or Blue Condor in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara.
Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette came with Soundwave. The design is looks exactly like a real mini cassette recorder tape
#vinagetoyTuesday
March 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Transformers Decepticon Buzzsaw 1984 Hasbro
Originally was originally released as the MC03 Red or Blue Condor in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara.
Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette came with Soundwave. The design is looks exactly like a real mini cassette recorder tape
#vinagetoyTuesday
Originally was originally released as the MC03 Red or Blue Condor in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara.
Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette came with Soundwave. The design is looks exactly like a real mini cassette recorder tape
#vinagetoyTuesday
Transformers Decepticon Soundwave 1984 Hasbro
Originally was MC10 Cassette Man in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara and included headphones in that version.
Soundwave came with 3 missiles, 2 launchers+Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette.
His voice on the cartoon was iconic
#vinagetoyTuesday
Originally was MC10 Cassette Man in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara and included headphones in that version.
Soundwave came with 3 missiles, 2 launchers+Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette.
His voice on the cartoon was iconic
#vinagetoyTuesday
March 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Transformers Decepticon Soundwave 1984 Hasbro
Originally was MC10 Cassette Man in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara and included headphones in that version.
Soundwave came with 3 missiles, 2 launchers+Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette.
His voice on the cartoon was iconic
#vinagetoyTuesday
Originally was MC10 Cassette Man in the Microman Microchange Japanese toy line by Takara and included headphones in that version.
Soundwave came with 3 missiles, 2 launchers+Buzzsaw Mini-Cassette.
His voice on the cartoon was iconic
#vinagetoyTuesday
Direct line from emancipation to MicroChange Cassette Man.
January 19, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Direct line from emancipation to MicroChange Cassette Man.
"Right, there aren't that many suitable Diaclone & Microchange moulds left, so we've had to look further afield to bulk out the cast.
"Decepticons, you're getting Galactic Man, as discussed, and we got a small line called Beetras from Popy, so more Insecticons.
"Autobots," *deep breath*
"Decepticons, you're getting Galactic Man, as discussed, and we got a small line called Beetras from Popy, so more Insecticons.
"Autobots," *deep breath*
July 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"Right, there aren't that many suitable Diaclone & Microchange moulds left, so we've had to look further afield to bulk out the cast.
"Decepticons, you're getting Galactic Man, as discussed, and we got a small line called Beetras from Popy, so more Insecticons.
"Autobots," *deep breath*
"Decepticons, you're getting Galactic Man, as discussed, and we got a small line called Beetras from Popy, so more Insecticons.
"Autobots," *deep breath*
Still a better Bumblebee than GenOne/Microchange
June 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Still a better Bumblebee than GenOne/Microchange
To be honest these are far better than the repurposed MicroChange toys
December 4, 2024 at 2:05 PM
To be honest these are far better than the repurposed MicroChange toys
Titans Return Seaspray so much better than the repurposed MicroChange Seaspray that was used for Gen One.
November 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Titans Return Seaspray so much better than the repurposed MicroChange Seaspray that was used for Gen One.
The top right blue lad is a Microchange toy from the same line as Soundwave and Perceptor. He turns into a flashlight.
When I was looking at the pre-TF stuff I just fell in love with his design, so on the cover he went!
When I was looking at the pre-TF stuff I just fell in love with his design, so on the cover he went!
August 4, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The top right blue lad is a Microchange toy from the same line as Soundwave and Perceptor. He turns into a flashlight.
When I was looking at the pre-TF stuff I just fell in love with his design, so on the cover he went!
When I was looking at the pre-TF stuff I just fell in love with his design, so on the cover he went!
Microman? Nah. MicroChange? Pffft. Micronauts? Boring.
But MicroSister? OH HELL YES!
Had an awesome and fun day at #toogroovytoyshow today!
But MicroSister? OH HELL YES!
Had an awesome and fun day at #toogroovytoyshow today!
September 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Microman? Nah. MicroChange? Pffft. Micronauts? Boring.
But MicroSister? OH HELL YES!
Had an awesome and fun day at #toogroovytoyshow today!
But MicroSister? OH HELL YES!
Had an awesome and fun day at #toogroovytoyshow today!