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
Maybe some more juicy photos will entice a few people to spend the time to read this seemingly unloved one? All the best Maz
Except for a couple of things I don't remember, it seems to me you've written about this Battle Convoy already.
Maybe I've mentioned it in TFsource articles and in the other Joustra articles on TF-1, but this is the only dedicated article I've ever produced for Battle Convoy. There was plenty of stuff I put in this piece that I've never mentioned before elsewhere, and certainly loads of new photography. All the best Maz
Outstanding piece. I've sometimes wondered if the people who designed the Optimus mold ever realized that they might be working on a toy that would become truly iconic? Great stuff!
Just noticed the teaser pictures I added to entice more folks to read it were dead links, d'oh! Have relocated them and added above! How can you resist?! All the bump Maz
