Small, and relatively unknown, the Diakron toy line pre-dates the Transformers by about a year. Diakron toys were likely the US test market for what later became the Transformers, and probably a bastardization of the word 'Diaclone', which was already out in Asian markets. Only 7 toys made it to market before Transformers exploded onto the scene.
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