Wheeljack’s Lab – Vintage Toy Blog

Follow this blog for the new, the unusual, the rare and cool Generation 1 G1 Transformers toys. Reviews, news, toy resources, galleries, unboxing, opinions and personal reflections on vintage toys.

All About Diaclone

The Diaclone toy line first released in 1980 and is the series that started the widely popular Transformers toys. Although toy companies released changing robots previously, Diaclone made this feature it’s central purpose. This line of toys, released by Takara Toys in Japan, include robots and vehicles that transform. The Hasbro toy company then licensed […]

When Were the First Diaclone Action Figures Made?

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Chris Ingledue
1980s Toys, Diaclone

Takara’s Diaclone toy line has gathered many fans over time. Many of its fans were around at its creation, but many younger collectors are just being introduced to the incredible action figures. It is essential to know when a line was created because it provides context into the creativity of the manufacturers. Trends heavily impacted […]