r/Diaclone

Hello my da-11 has loose hips. I tightened all the large screws but the small ones seem to infinitely turn. I bought this brand new in box so I'm a bit confued

Saw this guy on AliExpress, what do you guys think?

Released in Diaclone in multiple markets, and as Gig Trasformer in Italy, but sadly passed over for Transformers likely due to the lack of alt mode and reliance of being piloted mecha. Fantastic pull-back-and-go Transformations that preceed the Jumpstarters and Battlechargers.

Accessory sets for the tactical mover subline. Featured are extra cores for Gale Versaulter, Horus Versaulter (Mk. I), Argo Versaulter, and Garuda Versaulter.

*The V-Mover 03 <Guard Gunner> is a multi-variable powered suit that combines a high-visibility canopy with robust breast armor.

In humanoid mobility mode and machine mode, the unit is tuned to produce more powerful output, making it effective in work support and security combat during operations. By attaching a crawler-type extension unit to the underside of the unit in bullet mode, it can also be operated as a small tank-type machine.*

It took me a while to come around on the Gunner-type V-Movers. But after time and experimentation with them, they're less silly to me than the V-Mover 02 type (the wheeled ones with the mech torso and head).

Viewing them from a functional standpoint - as in - how would this machine function in reality and what would it's capabilities be like, it gives a greater sense of how adaptable and mutli-purpose they are in-world. The VersRiser 03 Grasper is also a BEHEMOTH of a support AND an attack platform, particularly with the 4 modes available for the business ends of the arms.

It is annoying having to buy an additional set, so DA-124 doesn't have empty cockpits.

Aggress Versaulter/Daedalus Unit <Dark Star> is unchanged from the first version aside from colors.

For those who enjoy color coordination, this fits in nicely with the existing shadow decos throughout the mainline and TM series. (Curse you, TakaraTomy! Whar iz Horus Shadow‽)

The core Versaulter and it's Bullet Core often get underappreciated and lost in the sauce since Hawk, and no more is this true than with Aggress and it's enormous Daedalus Unit. So I gave it a set of EX Armor to show it in a stripped down light. Obviously the Versaulter frame is uniform, but it shows how elaborate the Bullet Core can be within the design, especially with Garuda and Gale having such large Cores.

Special guest appearance from Hawk Versalter <Orbitopter Unit> Dark Ver.

As asked elsewhere, the Hawk Versaulter doesn't connect to Aggress but instead docks by resting the front skid of Hawk in a dedicated slot on the top of the Daedalus unit.

Tri-Digger is the fourth of the Tri-VERS machines and one of the more interesting and aggressive designs of the 4.

Sidenote: while Dia-Battles X-1 and Battle Convoy V-MAX are Tri-VERS in design but not in name, I don't include them as 5 and 6 since the packaging and marketing doesn't feature the distinct Tri-VERS logo.

The drills are an exotic hallmark of Diaclone, from this machine, to DA-80 Big Powered VERS Calibur, to the Geo-Divers with Ground Dion and more.

While the Bottom Machine of Tri-Digger isn't the most robust, it's more functional than Tri-Rambler and Tri-Jetter, and arguably on par with Tri-Dasher but less independent than the bottom machines of Battle Convoy and X-1.

The components unique to Tri-Digger also provide some useful customization options, but as always, more copies are better. (If that's you're passion.) The multi-hinged arm that holds the Bullet Core suspended was also used going forward throughout all following Bullet Cores and Tactical Movers as well as the structure accessories for the Pod Grander (DA-65) and the Tactical Grander Expansion/Gantry.

As a sidenote to the ongoing Tri-VERS spotlight I've been doing, the question came up about the modularity and customization capabilities of Tactical Mover Versaulters when compared to the VERS systems.

In the images, we have the debut Gamma Versaulter. It was the most basic Tactical Mover and was basically an upscaled Maneuver Suit Gamma with new design features like the Bullet Core system and the Versaulter frame. From there, it came loaded down with swords, pistols, rifles, and a pair of shields.

The most vanilla and plain of the entire series, but also a blank canvas ready for creativity. While I only feature the VERS Riser 01 in this series of pics, the other VERS Risers are just as compatible. (V-Movers unfortunately can't plug into Versaulter frames.)

Additionally, a set of the EX Armaments has been attached (shoulders, feet, legs) and EX Cores also exist.