Preorders for the upcoming Takara-Tomy Transformers Missing Link Sunstreaker and Cordon are going right now on Amazon.jp. In these listings we see the final official images of the figures, along with their pilots. They are retailing for ¥11,144, which, as of this posting, converts to $74.33 USD (amount may fluctuate over time). The posted release date is 25 June, 2025 for both items. Click the linked names above to go to the Amazon.jp site for the respective character.

Missing Link Transformers seeks to reinvigorate the original forms of the Transformers, and now Diaclone Car Robot, molds with modern articulation. The original mold for Sunstreaker has been lost for decades, so the replication of this design is very important to G1 Transformers collectors. Additionally, details that were once only displayed by stickers are now molded into the figure itself. The addition of pilot figures is new to the Missing Link line, as well, reminiscent of Diaclone’s Dia-Naut pilots, with Sunstreaker’s designed to resemble a Human Worker that bears a resemblance to Spike Witwicky from the Sunbow Transformers cartoon of the 1980s. Cordon’s partner is from the same mold, but given colors to suit a Police Officer.

Cordon, in this form, has never seen a Transformers release. It was originally Diaclone Car Robot No. 3 Countach LP500S Patrol Car Type, from the Diaclone toyline, which was the forerunner of Transformers, before the toys were licensed by Hasbro in the 1980s. Cordon was eventually brought into Transformers in 2018 as a Masterpiece Transformers figure MP-42 and then later again as a Generations Selects figure in 2020, using the Masterpiece MP-39 Sunstreaker and Earthrise Sunstreaker molds, respectively. This will be the first time that Cordon is available as a Transformer in his original Diaclone form, with the added articulation of Missing Link to sweeten the deal.

Adding to the importance of this figure, the original Sunstreaker mold from Diaclone was the first realistic car-to robot converting toy designed, brought to reality by Kohjin Ohno. Originally available in red as the Diaclone No. 1 LP500S Super-Tuning Type in Japan, and as Diakron DK-1 in North America, it was recolored with a light bar added to create the Patrol Car Type now known as Cordon. When Hasbro licensed the Diaclone and Microman figures from Takara in the 1980s to create Transformers, they changed the Diaclone figure’s color from red to yellow, creating Sunstreaker. Perhaps we have another in red on the way, which is now known in Transformers as Spin-Out. Only time will tell.

Translated product descriptions from Amazon.jp are available beneath the slideshow below.

See images below for more details.

Translated Product Description: Missing Link Sunstreaker

Lost dreams link over time!
The “Missing Link” series that shows what could have been.
The fifth edition, Sunstreaker, has been released.
What if the first Sunstreaker was fully poseable? The size and texture of the original and nostalgia have been made in a figure with a completely new engineering.

The ideal Sunstreaker toy with an updated joint movement and gimmicks painted in the animation deco, while following the original Sunstreaker toy’s size, conversion patterns, and die-cast alloy parts.

The packaging and styrofoam trays are a thorough homage to the original packaging and styrofoam tray, and invokes feeling of opening an original Transformers product in the 1980s.

This Sunstreaker was created as the first series of car robot products and appeared as an early member in the cartoon, but was not sold individually in Japan.

This product is reproduced in the image of a single item sold box, and since 1986, there is no reissue. This is a long-awaited return to the original type in 39 years since the time of 1986.

In this product the joints which had limited articulation in the original can now be moved and posed freely.

Added is a new human/worker type that was not included originally.
It can board the mobile cockpit in both modes.

A flare gun of the same style as Lambor’s (Sideswipe’s) is included in a plated finish, as soon in the animated cartoon scenes.

The punch firing gimmick has been eliminated, and instead the fist has been updated with articulation and now stores inside the arm.

A large detachable fist is also included, allowing you to reproduce the original specifications.

The familiar “secret emblem” (rub symbol) is also attached to the robot body, and the faction symbol appears when you warm it with your fingers.

The parts that were stickers in the original toy are reproduced with relief molding and painting. Foil stickers that can be attached as desired are also included. Also, you can change the color of the shoulders to metallic yellow

A joint hole for a stand (sold separately) has been added to the back, so you can display it in an action pose.

The package illustration is a new styled like the original box art, and a collector’s card featuring the same illustration is also included.

Set Contents: Sunstreaker (1), Jet Booster (2), Missile (Runner) (1), Fists (2), Flare Gun (1), Human/Worker Type (1), Seal (1), Secret Film (1), Leaflet (1), Collection Card (1), Instruction Manual (1), Instruction Manual (1),

Translated Product Description: Missing Link Cordon

Lost dreams link over time!
The “Missing Link” series shows what could have been.
The sixth edition is the police car known as Cordon.
What if Cordon was commercialized with full articulation? The size and texture of the original and nostalgia have been made in a figure with a completely new engineering.

The ideal Cordon toy with an updated joint movement and gimmick for posing while following the basic structure of Cordon in size, conversion pattern, and die-cast alloy parts.

The packaging and styrofoam trays are a thorough homage to the original packaging and styrofoam tray, and invokes feeling of opening an original Transformers product in the 1980s.

This Cordon was originally created as a police car type Diaclone and was not introduced as a Transformer, but has become an increasingly recognizable character over recent years.

This product is a commercialization based on Cordon toys from that era.
In this product the joints which were limited in articulation in the original can now be moved and posed freely.

Added is a new human/police officer type pilot not included at the time.
It can board the mobile cockpit in both modes.

A chrome-plated speed trap gun, the same style as Lambor’s (Sideswipe’s), is included.

The punch firing gimmick has been eliminated, and instead the fist has been updated with articulation and now stores inside the arm.

A large detachable fist is also included, allowing you to reproduce the original specifications.

The familiar “secret emblem” (rub symbol) is also attached to the robot body, and the faction symbol appears when you warm it with your fingers.

The parts that were stickers on the toy at the time are reproduced with relief molding and painting, and stickers that you can paste as you like are also included.

A joint hole for a stand (sold separately) has been added to the back, so you can display it in an action pose.

The package illustration is a new styled like the original box art, and a collector’s card featuring the same illustration is also included.

Set Contents: Cordon body (1), Blast pack (2), Cordon wand (runner) (1), Power Fist (2), Speed Trap Gun (1), Human/Police Office Type (1), Seal (1), Secret Film (1), Leaflet (1), Collection Card (1), Instruction Manual (1), Instruction Manual (1).

(Translated by Boo)

Sources:
Amazon.jp listing for Missing Link C-05 Sunstreaker
Amazon.jp listing for Missing Link C-06 Cordon