Spotted Online – Diaclone Returns?
Between the Machine Robo announcement (posted here) and this Diaclone reveal it feels like the eighties are set to strike. I’ve seen no 100% certain news, but the TFW2005 post shares pics from a recent Tokyo toy show which seems to definitely announce the return of the pre-Transformers toyline, Diaclone.
Very interesting stuff. The robot designs look great, the driver reveals leave me hoping for more, and every single pic that’s posted hints at fun. Check it out!
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- Tokyo Toy Show 1983 – The Unveiling of Diaclone and Microman toys (seibertron.com)
I’ve pretty much been yelling “Oh my god!” all morning since I saw this. There are a bunch of Diaclone repaints of Generations Transformers being unveiled right now at BotCon, too. I feel like I’ve died and gone to Diaclone heaven. My hope for the MP-style stuff shown in Tokyo is that they use all that gorgeous chrome and flecky, metallic plastic that madethe originals look so amazing. Then it’s “good-bye money” for me!
@rosewater – I’ve missed the Botcon reveals. Time I go dig into the news I guess.
Official release page: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tthp/brand/diaclone/
Set for winter this year, honoring the 35th anniversary of Diaclone. 😀 TakaraTomy HobbyLand is the revival of their hobby division, also bringing back their newer Henshin Cyborg-tied Cool Girl line and doing other projects aimed at older fans.
@microbry – Thanks for the link!