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Ah, but they're NOT! Diaclone is a branch of the Japanese-version of Pre-TFs. Diakron are nearly-the-same toys, but in American packaging. :-) Yes, packaging is the key...isn't it always?
 Takara Diaclone toys were originally marketed in the USA as Diakron toys (very early 80's). This didn't last very long. However, it paved the way for a joint venture where the Diaclone toys (along with pieces from the Microman line) would be wrapped up with a storyline, and factions...and become the Transformers as we know them today. :-) Many people find the Diakron toys significant for their historical value (think of them as the American versions of Pre-TFs). In terms of molding, there are few to no differences. Diakron even came with the little drivers. :-) One interesting note is the difference in packages. There were straight-packs, and angled-packs. The completist must own two versions of each car boxed to have the set. :-) Insane! Red Sunstreaker, straight vs angled package. Blue Trailbreaker, straight vs angled package. Black Ironhide, straight vs angled package. Note: Yellow Sunstreaker never came in Diakron packaging. This is a hoax perpetuated by an unscrupulous ebay dealer. I'm waiting for the other ones to be created next... And a final note by Maz:"Check out this box...it's the first-release deluxe box for Diaclone! A rare find..."
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Ah, but they're NOT! TraSformer is a branch of the Japanese-diaclone version of Pre-TFs. TraSformers are nearly-the-same toys initially, but in American packaging. :-) Yes, packaging is the key...isn't it always?
  Another change is in the accessories...bopper missles were added, for safety concerns (for a ton more on Italian TraSformers, see the Italian Transformers section of the site. It's important to note that many later-release Gig Diaclones are actually TF moldings with some Diaclone stickers, etc thrown in. Here's something interesting: what's going on with these instruction pamphlets. Look alike? Check again...those are in two different languages. :-) Hmmm... (Pic)
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