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The Transformers

Original title: Transformers
  • TV Series
  • 1984–19871984–1987
  • TV-Y7TV-Y7
  • 30m
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8.0/10
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Peter Cullen and Frank Welker in The Transformers (1984)
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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.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
22K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,931
155
  • Creator
    • Henry Orenstein
  • Stars
    • Frank Welker
    • Peter Cullen
    • Corey Burton
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  • Creator
    • Henry Orenstein
  • Stars
    • Frank Welker
    • Peter Cullen
    • Corey Burton
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    • 72User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Megatronas Megatron…
    93 episodes93 eps • 1984–1987
    Peter Cullen
    Peter Cullen
    • Optimus Primeas Optimus Prime…
    69 episodes69 eps • 1984–1987
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
    • Spike Witwickyas Spike Witwicky…
    68 episodes68 eps • 1984–1987
    Christopher Collins
    • Starscreamas Starscream…
    68 episodes68 eps • 1984–1987
    John Stephenson
    John Stephenson
    • Thundercrackeras Thundercracker…
    67 episodes67 eps • 1984–1987
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Ultra Magnusas Ultra Magnus…
    60 episodes60 eps • 1985–1987
    Dan Gilvezan
    Dan Gilvezan
    • Bumblebeeas Bumblebee…
    54 episodes54 eps • 1984–1987
    Michael Bell
    Michael Bell
    • Prowlas Prowl…
    53 episodes53 eps • 1984–1987
    Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem
    • Teletraan Ias Teletraan I…
    53 episodes53 eps • 1984–1986
    Don Messick
    • Ratchetas Ratchet…
    49 episodes49 eps • 1984–1986
    Neil Ross
    Neil Ross
    • Springeras Springer…
    39 episodes39 eps • 1984–1987
    Scatman Crothers
    Scatman Crothers
    • Jazzas Jazz
    33 episodes33 eps • 1984–1986
    Gregg Berger
    Gregg Berger
    • Grimlockas Grimlock…
    33 episodes33 eps • 1984–1986
    Michael Chain
    • Hoistas Hoist…
    30 episodes30 eps • 1985–1986
    Ken Sansom
    • Houndas Hound…
    29 episodes29 eps • 1984–1985
    Paul Eiding
    Paul Eiding
    • Perceptoras Perceptor…
    29 episodes29 eps • 1985–1986
    Roger C. Carmel
    Roger C. Carmel
    • Cyclonusas Cyclonus…
    28 episodes28 eps • 1985–1986
    Dick Gautier
    Dick Gautier
    • Rodimus Primeas Rodimus Prime…
    28 episodes28 eps • 1986–1987
    • Creator
      • Henry Orenstein
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The name Megatron was originally rejected by Hasbro for being too scary. The writers tasked with naming the characters, Bob Budiansky argued as a villain he was meant to 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)

    User reviews72

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    Adult oriented as well as child oriented
    STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

    Golly gosh,is Transformers really nearly 20 years old?This timeless celebration of colourful good machines versus bad machines is a piece of genius.I was channelsurfing today,and saw this on one of the channels.It was an episode I remember called The Revenge Of Bruticus.That holds your attention as well now as it did when you were a young kid.In fact,strangely enough,it almost seems better caught up in the pretentiousness of adult life.I would be very happy if they made a big hollywood blockbuster movie adaptation of the series,even though this would contradict my movie laws no end.Maybe the heartless marketing moguls at hollywood should leave this old classic alone,and let it stand the test of time in it's current posistion.*****
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    FAQ23

    • Is this show an anime (Japanese cartoon)?
    • Did the toys or the cartoon come first?
    • Where did the term "Generation 1" originate from, and what does it mean?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1984 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Hasbro home page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Transformers: Generation 1
    • Production companies
      • Sunbow Productions
      • Marvel Productions
      • Hasbro
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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