The Transformers

Original title: Transformers

TV Series
1984–1987
TV-Y7
30m

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8.0/10

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Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.

Creator
- Henry Orenstein
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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

24K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,633

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Creator
- Henry Orenstein
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

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Trivia
The name Megatron was originally rejected by Hasbro for being too scary. Bob Budiansky, the writer tasked with naming the characters, argued that, as a villain, his name should be scary.

Goofs
Animation errors can be found in each and every episode, and some of these are quite noticeable. Characters are colored differently from shot to shot at times, robots that should be dead appear randomly, and sometimes, you can see the same character twice in the same shot. Another issue is the misplacing of animation cels, which resulted in characters appearing to be small/gigantic, and in some instances, full limbs and other body parts are missing.

Quotes
[repeated line]
Optimus Prime: Autobots, transform and roll out!

Alternate versions
During 1993-94, many episodes of the series were rebroadcast as "Transformers: Generation 2". These episodes included new main/end title sequences and computer-generated scene bumpers and enhancements.

Connections
Edited into Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987)

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Cartoon classic

Along with "G.I. Joe", this was my one of my favorite cartoons as a kid. It deals with Optimus Prime and his Autobots in their never-ending battle with the evil Decepticons. Yes, the show was a commercial for the unending line of toys, trading cards, and other merchandise, but it was the best commercial EVER in my mind. The adventures were thrilling and I couldn't wait to watch it every day. The show was greatness personified until after the movie. Everything that came afterwords only tainted the memory more and more. Armada being the pinnacle of ass. However watching anything before the movie still remains pure gold and instantly takes me back to my wonderful childhood in the glorious '80's.

My Grade: A