Transformers: Generation 1 toys

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Transformers: Generation 1 toys is the original 1980s toyline that launched the Transformers franchise, featuring the first iconic transforming robot figures.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Transformers franchise product line
toy line
basedOn Diaclone NERFINISHED
Microman NERFINISHED
coManufacturer Takara NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Japan
United States of America
surface form: United States
distributionRegion Asia NERFINISHED
Australia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
Japan NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
endDate early 1990s
faction Autobots NERFINISHED
Decepticons NERFINISHED
feature beast-to-robot transformation
combining robots
interchangeable weapons and accessories
transforming robot figures
vehicle-to-robot transformation
franchise Transformers NERFINISHED
genre science fiction toys
hasCollectorCommunity Transformers G1 collectors
hasPackagingFeature character artwork
rubsign faction symbols
tech spec bio cards
hasReissueLine Transformers Commemorative Series NERFINISHED
Transformers Encore NERFINISHED
includesSubline Action Masters NERFINISHED
Combiners NERFINISHED
Constructicons NERFINISHED
Dinobots NERFINISHED
Headmasters NERFINISHED
Insecticons NERFINISHED
Micromasters NERFINISHED
Minibots NERFINISHED
Powermasters NERFINISHED
Pretenders NERFINISHED
Seekers NERFINISHED
Targetmasters NERFINISHED
Triple Changers
influenced Transformers: Generation 2 toys NERFINISHED
modern Transformers toy design
manufacturer Hasbro NERFINISHED
marketedWith The Transformers Marvel comic book NERFINISHED
The Transformers animated series NERFINISHED
notableCharacter Bumblebee NERFINISHED
Devastator NERFINISHED
Grimlock NERFINISHED
Megatron NERFINISHED
Optimus Prime NERFINISHED
Shockwave NERFINISHED
Soundwave NERFINISHED
Starscream NERFINISHED
notableReleaseYear 1984
1985
1986
partOf Transformers: Generation 1 NERFINISHED
primaryMaterial plastic
primaryScale approximately 1:60 to 1:72
secondaryMaterial die-cast metal
startDate 1984

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Ratchet appearsIn Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1
Sideswipe appearsIn Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1
Soundwave appearsIn Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1 toyline
Ratchet firstAppearanceFranchise Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1 toy line
Ironhide firstToyLineAppearance Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers G1
Bonecrusher hasToyLine Transformers: Generation 1 toys
Laserbeak mediaFranchiseOrigin Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1
Devastator toyLine Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1
Sideswipe toyLine Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1
Soundwave toyLine Transformers: Generation 1 toys
this entity surface form: Transformers: Generation 1
Wheelie toyLine Transformers: Generation 1 toys