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Origins:
The Transformers originated in 1982 when the Japanese toy company Takara had a few toylines with transforming robots called Diaclone and Microchange (the latter a subset of another toyline called New Microman).

In 1983 Hasbro decided to import and market these toylines in America under the name The Transformers, and made a deal with Marvel Comics to develop a story for the toyline. Marvel's Jim Shooter and Denny O'Neill developed the treatment and a few characters, but the bulk of the characters were named and developed by Bob Budiansky, who would eventually become the first editor and later on the writer on the Transformers comic book. Bob developed almost all of the first five or six years' worth of characters.

The toyline was launched in early 1984, with the comics starting in May and the cartoon in September. Driven by evolving storylines and distinct characters, The Transformers remains one of the most addicting animated series for toy collectors.

Find all the Transformers series on The Transformers animated series lens.

There is an entire page devoted to finding all the different series--even the Japanese shows. Check out The Transformers animated series lens.

The feature-length animated movie from 1986 features the voices of Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Idle, and Judd Nelson. It's storyline had a dramatic impact on Transformers history, introducing a revamped Decepticon leader and shaking up the Autobots with the deaths of prominent heroes.

The Transformers: The Movie (Animated) Original Soundtrack
Features "The Touch" by Stan Bush, plus Weird Al, Lion, and original score.

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These masterpieces are the most realistic and detailed Transformers made. They sell for over $100, but the ultimate collector will appreciate their exquisite craftsmanship and complex transformation challenges. Figures in the series include Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, and Skywarp.

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A new Transformers video game based on the movie will be released in June. Check it out on the Transformers 2007 movie lens.

Of course they had to combine two of the best toys!

Books based on the new movie, including a prequel and novelization, can be found on the Transformers 2007 movie lens.