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Finally a new article for TF-1.com instead of just an updated version of an old one! This time it's the grandfather of everything, the Diaclone Battle Convoy.

"Optimus Prime, Battle Convoy, Diaclone Truck. 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. 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 sought-after and popular Joustra Diaclone toy for collectors to find and purchase. The Ceji Joustra "Diaclone Truck" was released across mainland European countries like France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Austria in 1984 in what has come to be known as 'Wave 1', the first year of Ceji Joustra Diaclone toys..."

To read the rest of the article which includes Japanese Diaclone, early pre-rub Transformers and MB European Optimus Prime variants, click here:
Ceji Joustra Diaclone Truck (Optimus Prime - Battle Convoy) <- CLICK TO READ




In addition to the above, it's a great pleasure to also announce the pre-meditated co-publishing of Mijo's 20thCenturyToyCollector article on the three variants of Milton Bradley Optimus Primes here:

20th Century Toy Collector » The Three MB Optimus Primes <- CLICK TO READ



Finally, for those that are interested in this area of collecting, I have updated (with watermarks, new info and photography) the rest of my Ceji Joustra Diaclone articles on TF-1.com:


Ceji Joustra Diaclone Overview <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Ligier" (Mirage) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Porsche 935" (Jazz) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Ambulance" (Ratchet) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Toyota 4x4" (Trailbreaker) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "F 15" (Starscream) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Caméra Robot" (Reflector) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Robocolt" (Browning) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Jeep" (Hound) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Fairlady Police" (Prowl) <- CLICK TO READ

Ceji Joustra Diaclone "Lancia Stratos" (Wheeljack) <- CLICK TO READ



All the best
Maz

*Puts Kettle on*

*Curls up on sofa with tea and iPad*

*Picks up jaw from floor*



I can't even begin to fathom how you start to find this stuff. The networking required must be painstaking. I can imagine there are some very secretive and paranoid hoarders out there....

Seriously mate, I love reading his stuff and appreciate the effort. This history of the brand needs preserving and documenting, I'm glad some one has stepped up to the mantle

MB = Milton Bradley?

GuyIncognito wrote:MB = Milton Bradley?

Yes.. Hasbro used them to distribute the early TF's in Europe, before they expanded properly.

In fact, Maz has covered that too!