A red version was also available as a Diaclone. The Optimus we all know of was shipped with a blue car and black missiles. The Diaclone toy series were the precursors to Transformers and from them spawned the characters we all know and love with Optimus Prime leading the Autobots. You may opt-out by. Item Information. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. A remolded version served as the inspiration for Exhaust. The Diaclone Optimus has 4x grey missiles, 1 grey Car, and a Huge Weird looking Prime gun, 2x Oversized fists, Nozel and gas part (connects to car) are is more detailed. In that, Optimus Prime was originally released as Battle Convoy in Japan back in the early 80s and now he’s getting a long overdue Diaclone update. It is the original name of Optimus Prime in the toyline he originally came from in Japan, Diaclone. The (pre-Optimus Prime) Diaclone Truck, though, is so hard to find it’s unreal! The "Grey" Optimus Prime was the first Optimus Primes mailed out in Transformer packaging. The Diaclone toy series were the precursors to Transformers and from them spawned the characters we all know and love with Optimus Prime leading the A Paragraph: Alex Bickmore Specifically, Battle Convoy included both the truck and the trailer, whereas just the truck was plain old Convoy (shown below). I bought this Diaclone Truck together with a Joustra Diaclone F-15 (pre-Starscream) for a very good price. In addition.....it has a Diaclone license plate and bumper! No.18 Lancia Stratos Turbo — The Diaclonedeco was virtually unchanged for release as Wheeljack. Better known to us as Transformers Optimus Prime It is refered as "grey" because the missiles and car are grey. Battle Convoy V-MAX is released in February in Japan and I only hope that Takara Tomy get around to making a Diaclone game, as the announcement video (shown above) is really great. Whichever official Takara or Hasbro toy line that this iconic and globally-recognised mould has been a part of, it's been the talismanic centrepiece. Photos: Stephen Lewis. I also founded and continue to manage the. But the "Grey" Optimus Prime and Diaclone Prime are very close to the same toy. I also manage Mecha Damashii and do toy reviews over at hobbylink.tv. Its stature and gravity as part of the European-released Ceji Joustra Diaclone line is no exception, not only characterised as the leader of the heroic forces of good, but almost immediately becoming the most … Priced at 35,400 yen (after taxes), this is not a cheap set but if you go over to HobbyLink Japan, they have it available for a more reasonable 29,440 yen (or around $279). TRANSFORMERS G1 Optimus Prime Bloated Gun Diaclone part. The Battle Convoy has the large Diaclone sticker on the side of the trailor. Like with many of the new Diaclone releases, this Battle Convoy V-MAX set can be reassembled in various configurations and can also store other Diaclone toys in the trailer portion of the set. The only difference between the Grey Optimus is the stickers on the trailors and bumpers. You can follow me on Twitter, Facebook or check out my YouTube videos. Joined: Jan 16, 2008 Posts: 132 Trophy Points: 56 Likes: +1. In addition.....it has a Diaclone license plate and bumper! Price: US $12.00. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > skywarprime, Mar 18, 2008 #1. skywarprime DHARMA. Here I've taken a Combiner Wars Optimus Prime and given him a new Construct-Bots head and paint job reminiscent of the vintage Diaclone Prime. 98/5/25. Anyway, this new Diaclone toyline has announced its new iteration of Battle Convoy, called Battle Convoy V-MAX (shown below). Like the original Diaclone toys, they also included small pilot figures with magnetic feet. Photos: Stephen Lewis, Back To Diaclone This is why when we got Transformers in the West, many of them had cockpits but no figures to go in them. In recent years, Takara Tomy has rebooted the Diaclone toyline with all-new versions of these classic designs. Sign in to check out Check out as guest . The name Battle Convoy should mean something to many Transformers fans. Add to Watchlist Unwatch. Collection of: Stephen Lewis The launchers that fire the missiles are also different. Original Diaclone Commercial for Battle Convoi. It is refered as "grey" because the missiles and car are grey. The "Grey" Optimus Prime was the first Optimus Primes mailed out in Transformer packaging. The Optimus we all know of was shipped with a blue car and black missiles. The Battle Convoy has the large Diaclone sticker on the side of the trailor. But the "Grey" Optimus Prime and Diaclone Prime are very close to the same toy. Loading... Resume making your offer, if the page does not update immediately. Lucky for me I finally managed to find one for sale from a private collector whom I bought from before in the past and always got great deals from. In that, Optimus Prime was originally released as Battle Convoy in Japan back in the early 80s and now he’s getting a long overdue Diaclone update. "Diaclone" G1 Optimus Prime. The Battle Convoy has the large Diaclone sticker on the side of the trailor. The Diaclone toy series were the precursors to Transformers and from them spawned the characters we all know and love with Optimus Prime leading the Autobots. Put simply, this was part of the rebranding from Diaclone to Transformers. The Diaclone Optimus has 4x grey missiles, 1 grey Car , and a Huge Weird looking Prime gun , 2x Oversized fists, Nozel and gas part (connects to car) are is more detailed. I cover gaming in Japan as well as the pop-culture here. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Before Transformers, there were two toylines; Microman and Diaclone. Back To Main Page So Is This Optimus Prime's Diaclone Driver? You can follow me on Twitter, Facebook or check out my YouTube videos. The Diaclone Optimus has 4x grey missiles, 1 grey Car , and a Huge Weird looking Prime gun , 2x Oversized fists, Nozel and gas part (connects to car) are is more detailed. I cover gaming in Japan as well as the pop-culture here. The upcoming Diaclone update for Battle Convoy, also known as Optimus Prime from 'Transformers'. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. I cover gaming in Japan as well as the pop-culture here. The launchers that fire the missiles are also different. Best Offer: Make Offer. I also founded and continue to manage the mecha gaming site, Mecha Damashii. By GaZ, February 15, 2005 in Transformers. Battle Convoy was also part of the Diaclone range in Japan before the Transformers series was created and famous mecha designers such as Shoji Kawamori were integrally involved in the creation of the toys. No.17 Battle Convoy — The Diaclonedeco was virtually unchanged, except for some decals on the trailer, for release as Optimus Prime. I also do toy reviews for HobbyLink.tv. Collection of: Stephen Lewis Many of which were never originally really released outside Japan. Add to cart. The Optimus Prime Diaclone has some great differences from the produced version. Condition: Used. The Optimus Prime Diaclone has some great differences from the produced version. Paragraph: Alex Bickmore The only difference between the Grey Optimus is the stickers on the trailors and bumpers. Here I've taken a Combiner Wars Optimus Prime and given him a new Construct-Bots head and paint job reminiscent of the vintage Diaclone Prime. Optimus Prime, Battle Convoy, Diaclone Truck. Discussion in 'Transformers On Ebay' started by skywarprime, Mar 18, 2008. The launchers that fire the missiles are also different. I reviewed the excellent Dia Battles V2 and Big Powered GV from the new Diaclone range a few years ago and they were genuinely glorious. The latter is what would make up most of the Autobots, with Optimus Prime being notable here. The Battle Convoy has the large Diaclone sticker on the side of the trailor. EY & Citi On The Importance Of Resilience And Innovation, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change, Michigan Economic Development Corporation BrandVoice. The Diaclone Optimus has 4x grey missiles, 1 grey Car , and a Huge Weird looking Prime gun , 2x Oversized fists, Nozel and gas part (connects to car) are is more detailed. The launchers that fire the missiles are also different. Whether the “V-MAX” suffix is a homage to Blue Comet SPT Layzner is unclear but the toy itself looks amazing. I have over a decade’s worth of games industry experience, having worked in both publishing and game development. TRANSFORMERS G1 Optimus Prime Bloated Gun Diaclone part.