Sharktron & Sweeps LG44 (Legends, 2017)

Profile (Translated from the instruction sheet)
LG44 Sharktron & Sweeps
Executioner
Profile
Although Sharktrons are not very intelligent, their urge to destroy is no less than other Destrons. Their ferocity, especially in swarms make Cybertrons tremble. Once sighted in certain areas, after the great war they have been seen all over the universe. Cybertron’s have been researching to see if Unicron is responsible for their ecology. Sharktrons appear to get along well with the Sweeps.
STR...6.5; INT...3; SPD...4; END...7.5; RNK...2; CRG...8; FBL...4.5; SKL...4.5

Masterpiece Grapple MP-35

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-35 Cybertron Architect Grapple
Function: Architect
Motto: “Beauty is in everything except war.”
Profile:
Architecture is his art, Grapples work on Seibertron was so highly regarded that his technology was used for war which he was deeply dissatisfied with. Humble yet proud of his duties. He hates it when buildings are destroyed in battle, when depressed he leaves himself open to attack.
STR:8; INT:8; SPD:3; END:4; RNK:7; CRG:7; FBL:7; SKL:9

Masterpiece Lambor MP-12+

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-12+ Cybertron Warrior / Lambor
Function: Warrior
Motto: “I don't break rules, I bend them - a lot!"
Profile:
Lambor is a warrior with respect for justice and dedication to the mission. On the other hand he will take reckless action to ensure the mission is accomplished. He has the ability to transform into an Earthen Lamborghini Countach LP500S. Capable of aerial combat allowing him to fight head to head with the Jetrons. Quite often as a result of his careless behaviour he is under the care of the medic, Ratchet.
STR:6; INT:7; SPD:7; END:7; RNK:5; CRG:10; FBL:3; SKL:6

Black Convoy D-012 (Car Robots, 2000)

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
Black Convoy D-012
Destronger Dark Commander
Transforms into a tanker truck. His amazing physical resemblance to Fire Convoy is the result of a simultaneous scanning of a tanker truck and Fire Convoy, but besides that, he seems to have a number of secrets yet hidden. His tanker portion can split apart, unfolding to become a battle base that boasts enough firepower to equal 12 Combatrons. Black Convoy specialises in swordsmanship, and is after not only Fire Convoy's head, but Gigatron's as well.
STR:10; INT: 10; SPD: 10; END: 8; RNK: 10; CRG: 10; FPR: 10; SKL: 10

Black Convoy LGEX (Legends, 2017)

Profile (Translated from the instruction sheet)
LGEX Black Convoy
Dark Commander
Profile
With his complete belief that he will make flowers of evil bloom, Black Convoy walks the path of evil. Not many Destron soldiers would be foolish enough to follow such a serious evil individual. Black Convoys ambition to resurrect the elite Destronger army may yet be far from being realised.
STR:10; INT: 10; SPD: 10; END: 8; RNK: 10; CRG: 10; FBL: 10; SKL: 10

Black Convoy LGEX (Legends, 2015)

Profile (Translated from the instruction sheet)
LGEX Black Convoy
Dark Commander
Profile
Black Convoy escaped prison on Seibertron and scoured the universe to settle things with his longtime rival. When he came to Earth he scanned a new vehicular form. Burning with obsession he polishes up his Black Sword dreaming of targeting Fire Convoy with his blade, all whilst continuing his travels.
STR:10; INT: 10; SPD: 10; END: 8; RNK: 10; CRG: 10; FBL: 10; SKL: 10

Starscream 22 (Transformers Collection, 2003)

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
22 Destron Air Commander Starscream
Function: Air Commander
Transformation: Jet Aircraft
Ability: The fastest out of the jet fighters. Fires cluster bombs and can emit a special radiation ray.
Character: Aims to usurp Megatron and take command. Overly confident.
STR…7; INT...7; SPD...9; END...7; RNK...9; CRG...8; FPR...7; SKL...5; TTL...59

Masterpiece Inferno MP-33

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-33 Cybertron Search & Rescue / Inferno
Function: Search & Rescue
Motto: "Where there's smoke, there's me."
Profile:
Cybertron Search & Rescue Inferno is an excellent team member, patient and sincere, he can sense when his friends are in trouble and will rush to the scene. His love of combat increases with intensity, however he still pays attention to damages sustained to his companions and he will carry out rescue missions to ensure their safety. Together with his partner Alert, they quickly control any disaster.
STR...9; INT...6; SPD...4; END...8; RNK...5; CRG...9; FBL...6; SKL...6

Targetmaster Hot Rodimus LG45 (Legends, 2017)

Profile Translated from the Instruction Manual
LG-45 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus
Targetmaster Warrior
Profile
Profile: Since Rodimus was freed from the burden of leadership, his daily adventures in this fresh new world constantly revitalise him. For Rodimus, meeting his new partners and powering up into a Headmaster and a Targetmaster are just outcomes of routine adventures. All these experiences are preparing him for the time when he will resume the mantle of leadership.
STR:6; INT: 5; SPD: 6; END: 8; RNK: 5; CRG: 10; FBL: 7; SKL: 6

GiG's Diaclone & Trasformers (Part 5: Dinosaurs & Jets)

Trasformer Magazine Advertisement (Source: eBay)

Among the Auto Robots and Micro Change released under GiG's Trasformer banner were the Dinosauro Robots (Dinosaur Robots), Jet Robots and the Tripla Trasformazione Robots (Triple Transformation Robots). Released between 1984 and 1985 and similarly with the Auto Robots which were released in 1985, there were variants of the Dinosairo Robots which were the actual Transformer Dinobots packaged in GiGs Trasformer styled box. As with the majority of the Trasformers the Dinosauro and Tripla Trasformazione and Jet Robots came with the usual safety missiles.

Lambor 04 (Transformers Collection, 2003)

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
04 Cybertron Warrior Lambor
Function: Warrior (Combat Operations)
Transformation: Supercar
Ability: Physically strong. Can fly using his rocket injection backpack. His flares light up a 30km square area as if it were midday.
Character: Is quite often reckless in order to accomplish his missions.
STR…6; INT...7; SPD...7; END...7; RNK...5; CRG...10; FPR...3; SKL...6; TTL...51

Takara's Diakron & Kronoform Part 1: Diakron

Source: eBay

With Takara producing toys for Italian toy company GiG since 1981, they decided to release the Diaclone line in North America to match the popularity in Italy. Renamed Diakron, a few of the Diaclone figures were repackaged and released in 1983 to test the market in toy stores such as Toys R Us and Kay Bee Toys. The cars DK-1, DK-2 and DK-3 were also available in Finland in 1984 in identical boxes to the North America releases but the instructions were in Finnish. Unfortunately the figures released were not well received; there was no marketing campaign or background and the back of the boxes being the only catalogue for the toy line.

Masterpiece Dirge MP-11ND

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-11ND Destron New Jetron Warrior Dirge
Function: New Jetron Warrior
Motto: "Fear is the element that unites all losers."
Profile:
The Aerial Warrior Dirge is one of the new members of the Jetrons. Transforms into a jet equipped with a canard (front wing); his engines emit ultrasonic waves which can destroy nearby structures as well as instilling fear to those who hear them. Escaped a space prison long ago; his dark and destructive impulses even frighten his companions.
STR:7; INT:8; SPD:8; END:6; RNK:5; CRG:4; FBL:8; SKL:9

GiG's Diaclone & Trasformers (Part 4: Trasformer "Micro Change")

Pistola Robot P38 (Black Version). Source: eBay

In 1984 alongside Takaras Diaclone Car Robot series, GiG also imported a good chunk of Takaras Micro Change toy line. Gone were the references to the Micro Change name and in its place was the Trasformer name on all the boxes. The figures however kept their MC designation numbers. Other than the Trasformer name ad the Italian text, the boxes were identical to the original Japanese counterparts.

Masterpiece Starscream MP-3

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-3 Destron Air Commander / Starscream
Function: Destron Air Commander
Motto: "Conquest is made of the ashes of one's enemies."
Profile:
Starscream does not hide his ambition in wanting to replace Megatron, the Great Emperor of Destruction. Starscream believes the Destron army should rely on cunning and speed to defeat the Cybertron warriors, rather than Megatron’s strategy of ferocity and destructive force.
STR:7; INT:7; SPD:9; END:7; RNK:9; CRG:8; FPR:7; SKL:5

Masterpiece Artfire MP-37

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-37 Cybertron Targetmaster Sniper Artfire
Function: Sniper
Motto: “Sniping or Rescue - timing is everything.”
Profile:
Cybertron warrior Artfire is a sniper who possesses both patience and bravery; has a lot of affection for his team-mates. Combines the use of his ladder along with his partner Nightstick when transformed into a Beam Cannon to improve his sniping accuracy. With his robust body and rescue ability he plays an active role in a variety of situations.
STR:8; INT:7; SPD:8; END:6; RNK:5; CRG:10; FBL:5; SKL:8

Masterpiece Tigertrack MP-12T

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-12T Cybertron Sentry Tigertrack
Function: Sentry
Motto: “Even when something’s not visible to you, I can see it precisely.”
Profile:
His unique hyperactive sensory system allows him to accurately pinpoint enemies in any number of poor environments, from the darkness, severe storms to front lines roaring with gunfire. His visual sensors in particular are sharp enough to instantly see through any camouflage, screen or illusion. He is also a cool headed yet ferocious hunter.
STR:8; INT:6; SPD:9; END:7; RNK:3; CRG:10; FBL:7; SKL:10

Tigertrack 90 (Figure King G1 Exclusive, 2003)

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
Tigertrack 90
Function: Sentinel
Transformation: Super Car
Ability: Unique hyperactive sensory array allows him to accurately detect foreign enemies in any number of poor environments, from darkness to severe storms to front lines roaring with gunfire. His visual sensors in particular are sharp enough to instantly see through any camouflage, screen or illusion. He is also a cool yet ferocious hunter.
Weapons: Laser-Guided Ground-to-Air Missile Launcher & Electron-Pulse Gun
STR:8; INT:6; SPD:9; END:7; RNK:3; CRG:10; FBL:7; SKL:10; TTL: 60

Masterpiece Destron Laserwave MP-29

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-29 Destron / Military Operations Commander Laserwave
Function: Military Operations Commander
Motto: “Clarity of thought before rashness of action.”
Profile:
Laserwave has absolute loyalty towards Megatron. Megatron instructed him to guard the Destron headquarters on Seibertron. Controls electronic cameras capable of monitoring distant planets; he also transforms into his powerful Laser Vulcan mode which can unleash a devastating laser bombardment.
STR...9; INT...10; SPD...7; END...7; RNK...9; CRG...9; FBL...9; SKL...9

Masterpiece Alert Anime Color Edition MP-14+

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-14+ Cybertron Security Director / Alert
Function: Security Director
Motto: “Caution can never be overused.”
Profile:
Alert is one of the most highly strung members of the Cybertron’s. His perception circuits react even to the slightest smoke, whisper of crackling electricity or faintest smell of fuel, allowing him to prevent trouble. His companions can be unsympathetic to his nervous behaviour but they respect the contribution of his duties.
STR:5; INT:7; SPD:3; END:5; RNK:7; CRG:7; FBL:7; SKL:8

Masterpiece Alert MP-14

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-14 Cybertron Security Director / Alert
Function: Security Director
Motto: “Caution can never be overused.”
Profile:
Alert is one of the most highly strung members of the Cybertron’s. His perception circuits react even to the slightest smoke, whisper of crackling electricity or faintest smell of fuel, allowing him to prevent trouble. His companions can be unsympathetic to his nervous behaviour but they respect the contribution of his duties.
STR:5; INT:7; SPD:3; END:5; RNK:7; CRG:7; FBL:7; SKL:8

Masterpiece Lambor MP-12

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-12 Cybertron Warrior / Lambor
Function: Warrior
Motto: “I don't break rules, I bend them - a lot!"
Profile:
Lambor is a warrior with respect for justice and dedication to the mission. On the other hand he will take reckless action to ensure the mission is accomplished. He has the ability to transform into an Earthen Lamborghini Countach LP500S. Capable of aerial combat allowing him to fight head to head with the Jetrons. Quite often as a result of his careless behaviour he is under the care of the medic, Ratchet.
STR:6; INT:7; SPD:7; END:7; RNK:5; CRG:10; FBL:3; SKL:6

Chromedome (Titans Return, 2016)

(Profile translated from Takara Tomy's Legends version)
LG32 Chromedome
Attack Commander
Profile
Chromedome is a hot blooded warrior burning with justice; strikes down Destrons from a combination of his youth and power. As Attack Commander he specialises in combat; he draws illustrations as a hobby. Has a serious demeanour and is very meticulous in every aspect; trusted by his teammates. Has become close friends with his partner drone Moguru as they share a kindred spirit.
STR:7; INT: 10; SPD: 7; END: 10; RNK: 10; CRG: 10; FBL: 10; SKL: 10

Masterpiece Hot Rodimus MP-28

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-28 Cybertron Cavalier Hot Rodimus
Function: Cavalier
Motto: “My actions speak louder than words.”
Profile:
Hot Rodimus is a young Cybertron warrior who dreams of becoming a hero. His youthful impulsive behaviour can be a disadvantage, however he is brave and conscientious and worthy of his Cavalier title. Excels at shooting with his two Photon Lasers and exhaust pipes, however he prefers fishing with friends rather than combat.
STR...10; INT...10; SPD...9; END...10; RNK...10; CRG...7; FBL...10; SKL...10

Wheelie & Goshooter LG29 (Legends, 2016)

(Translated from the instruction manual)
LG-29 Wheelie
Survivalist
Profile
Wheelie likes his new friend Goshooter a lot. For him, a companion's presence is an absolute joy. Experiencing the loss of many friends and having to survive by himself, forced him to grow up quickly. His experience has taught him the importance of spending time with friends. He takes advantage of his small form and will always fight to save his friends.
STR...5; INT...6; SPD...8; END...9; RNK...5; CRG...8; FBL...7; SKL...8

Blurr (G1, 1986)

Function: Data Courier
Motto: "The faster it is, the better I like it."
Blurr is the fastest Autobot on land. He's a close descendant to a thoroughbred Cybertronic race horse, and a superior messenger. He can quickly whisk information from one place to another. In robot mode he carries an electro-laser that reverses the polarity of an enemy robot's microcircuits and leaves them motionless. Range: 10 miles. In vehicular mode, he can travel faster than the speed of sound, leaving a blurred image in his trail.
STR…7; INT...8; SPD...10; END...6; RNK...7; CRG...8; FPR...7; SKL...5

Ratchet 06 (Encore, 2007)

(Profile translated from the collectors card)
 06 Cybertron Medic Ratchet
Function: Medic
Transformation: Ambulance
Ability: A genius with machine operation. His main duty is repairing Cybertrons wounded in battle. He also worked alongside Wheeljack to create the Dinobots.
Character: Always calm and has precise judgement. His repairs are first class and the Cybertron warriors are given peace of mind as he works on their bodies.
Weapon(s): Mobile Artillery Rocket Launcher with Laser
STR…4; INT...8; SPD...4; END...5; RNK...7; CRG...8; FPR...3; SKL...10; TTL...49

Deep Cover 92 (e-Hobby exclusive, 2003)

(Profile translated from the collectors card)
92 Special Investigator Deep Cover
Function: Special Investigator
Transformation: Super Car
Ability: An investigator attached to Seibertron's capital city police force. Dispatched to Earth with his brother Clamp Down, with whom he shares a common program architecture, being born of the same-generation product line. He performs solo infiltration/investigation missions, making much use of his image projection, parabolic antenna and size-reduction functions, the last of which can shrink him down as far as 1/40 normal size. Deep Cover carries many secrets within him, a fact that sometimes shows in his tired expression.
Weapon(s): Smart Missiles & Gyro Jet Rifle
STR...8; INT...7, SPD...9, END...6, RNK...5, CRG...8, FPR...7, SKL...7, TTL...57

Skull LG22 (Legends, 2016)

(Profile Translated from the instruction manual)
LG-22 Skull
Swamp Warrior
Profile
If one word represents Skull, it’s “hooligan”. To stop his rampages, Wipe is occasionally forced to put him to sleep with hypnotism. His steel jaws are incredibly strong, being able to tear through any metal; his partner drone Butler is always close by to provide dental maintenance. Butler also has a special ability to use captured Head Masters to transform into a dinosaur mode.
STR...10; INT...8; SPD...3; END...10; RNK...5; CRG...9; FBL...5; SKL...6

Meister 08 (Encore, 2008)

(Profile Translated from the character card)
08 Cybertron Lieutenant Meister
Function: Cybertron Lieutenant, Assistant to Convoy
Transformation: Racing Car
Ability: Has a high performance stereo speaker system and is able to confuse enemies with light and sound displays.
Character: A competent Cybertron, his love and knowledge of Earth's culture allow him to safely undertake dangerous missions.
Weapon(s): Laser Rifle, Freezon Cannon
STR…5; INT...9; SPD...7; END...7; RNK...8; CRG...9; FPR...5; SKL...10; TTL...60

Meister 06 (Transformers Collection, 2002)

(Profile Translated from the character card)
06 Cybertron Lieutenant Meister
Function: Cybertron Lieutenant, Assistant to Convoy
Transformation: Racing Car
Ability: Carries a Photon Rifle and Spectrum Beam. Has a high performance stereo speaker system and is able to confuse enemies with light and sound displays.
Character: A competent Cybertron, his love and knowledge of Earth's culture allow him to safely undertake dangerous missions.
STR…5; INT...9; SPD...7; END...7; RNK...8; CRG...9; FPR...5; SKL...10; TTL...60

Ironhide Protect Black (e-Hobby exclusive, 2008)

Profile (Translated from the extended ehobby.co.jp bio)
Ironhide Protect Black
Function: Cybertron Guard Member
Motto: “Circuits are no substitute for gut!”

Character:
Ironhide is a member of the Cybertrons and maintains a lot of influence. He has a youthful enthusiasm and tends to be quite militant. One of his duties is guarding Supreme Commander Convoy. After battles, Ironhide is conscious of how the conflict affects the Earth. His duty not only has him disguised from the criminal earthlings, but also from the Destron army. He covered himself in a jet-black colour in order to increase his protection capacity of Convoy. His fellow Cybertron soldier companions have whispered that he got the idea from Men in Black style vehicles, however he has seen a few black pick up trucks around town.

Ability:
He has increased his trithyllium steel skin's durability by coating his armour with a composite gel metal. This allows him to immediately self repair minor injuries. His mobile artillery has increased 25% allowing him to protect the Supreme Commander Convoy with ease and enabling a swift counter offensive. He can handle the roughest of terrains using his three legged marauder mode.

GiG's Diaclone & Trasformers (Part 3: Trasformer Auto Robot)

The yellow version of Countach LP 500S (Source: eBay)

After completing their run of Takara's initial Diaclone figures in 1983 (see Part 2), the following year in 1984 GiG released their version of the Diaclone Car Robot line up. "Car" in Italian translates as "Auto", so these releases were renamed "Auto Robot", the name Diaclone was removed and instead they were re-branded under the name "Trasformer".

Masterpiece Ratchet MP-30

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-30 Cybertron Medic / Ratchet
Function: Medic
Motto: “You break it, I'll remake it.”
Profile:
Cybertron Medic Ratchet is a skilled technician and doctor responsible for repairing both his companions and their headquarters. Has a kind and gentle personality but can occasionally make harsh remarks, but this is because he worries about his friends. He is also an excellent warrior, capable of handling weapons as well as hand to hand combat. Supports his comrades in every aspect, from fighting in battle to treatment.
STR...4; INT...8; SPD...4; END...5; RNK...7; CRG...8; FBL...3; SKL...10

GiG's Diaclone & Trasformers (Part 2: Diaclone)

Il Grande (Source: eBay)

Once GiG had released their I Micronauti line, continuing with Megos Micronauts line (See Part 1), they turned their attention to another of Takaras latest brands, Diaclone, releasing many of the figures in Italy.

After Henshin Cyborg which were 12 inch figures in 1972, Takara down scaled in 1974 to 3.75 inch figures in the Microman line and now in the Diaclone line, the figures were now an inch tall and were called "Inch-Men" - (labelled "Dianauti" on GiGs Diaclone boxes).

Masterpiece Wheeljack MP-20

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-20 Cybertron Mechanical Engineer / Wheeljack
Function: Mechanical Engineer
Motto: "Never do what your enemy expects you to do."
Profile:
Wheeljack is a cheerful mad scientist; he is also an excellent engineer who is always immersed in creating new and fantastic inventions at the base. Sometimes however he gets injured when his experiments go wrong. He is an expert driver and boasts skills which rival Hollywood stunt drivers. In robot mode he can fly at a maximum speed of 515km/h allowing him to cover a distance of 1300km.
STR...6; INT...6; SPD...7; END...9; RNK...5; CRG...2; FBL...9; SKL...7

GiG's Diaclone & Trasformers (Part 1: The Micronauts)

GiG's Time Traveller figure from 1980 (Source: eBay)

Italian toy company GiG was founded in 1968 by Gianfranco Aldo Horvat and mainly licensed toys from other toy companies for sale in Italy. Best known by Transformer fans was GiGs partnership with Takara, bringing their Diaclone Car Robots and others under the new brand name "Trasformers".

In 1985, Hasbro asserted their dominance against GiG pushing them into line to use their Transformers branding which Takara themselves had adopted after dropping their Diaclone and Micro Change lines when they saw its popularity. GiG still maintained their relationship with Takara and even released a few "exclusive" Transformers of their own such as the Bruticus & Abominus giftset and Transformer Victory's Galaxy Shuttle.

GiG continued to operate as in independent toy company until 1994 when it partnered with another Italian toy company, Giochi Preziosi. In 1999 GiG was completely merged into Giochi Preziosi. Gianfranco Aldo Horvat remained with the company until 2003 and he died in 2009.

Masterpiece Clampdown MP-14C

Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-14C Cybertron Police Officer / Clampdown
Function: Police Officer
Motto: “Without law, authority is powerless.”
Profile:
A robot policeman dispatched from Seibertron to an Earth police facility through an interplanetary talent exchange program. Cooperating with human partners, every day he devotes his efforts to the safety of his region. Unsophisticated and kind-hearted, he cracks down on vicious crimes with a firm manner. Now and then he'll butt heads with the locals or his co-workers owing to differences in culture or moral concepts.
STR...9; INT...7; SPD...9; END...6; RNK...5; CRG...8; FBL...6; SKL...7

Clampdown 91 (e-Hobby exclusive, 2003)

(Profile Translated from the character card)
91 Cybertron Police Officer Clampdown

Function: Police Officer
Transformation: Supercar Police Car
Ability: A robot policeman dispatched from Seibertron to an Earth police facility through an interplanetary talent exchange program. Cooperating with human partners, every day he devotes his efforts to the safety of his region. Unsophisticated and kind-hearted, he cracks down on vicious crimes with a firm manner. Now and then he'll conflict with the locals or his co-workers owing to differences in culture or moral concepts.
Weapon(s): Flash Bang Grenades & Automatic Handgun
STR...9; INT...7, SPD...9, END...6, RNK...5, CRG...8, FPR...6, SKL...7, TTL...57

Gold Armor Grimlock (RiD, 2015)

(Profile Translated from TAV02 Grimlock)
Function: Dinosaur Warrior
Profile:
Dinobot warrior Grimlock transforms into a T-Rex. A powerful transformer who mows down enemies with his powerful tail and attacks with his sharp jaws. In the distant past he was remanded due to his scary appearance despite his innocence. Initially hostile towards the Autobots but has gradually opened up, warming to both his companions and the humans. Now the good-natured Grimlock, along with his comrades set out to capture the escaped Decepticon prisoners.
STR:10; INT:5; SPD:5; END:10; RNK:6; CRG:8; FBL:9; SKL:7; TTL:60