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Transformers: Generation 1 (also known as Generation One or G1) is a toy line from 1984 to 1990, produced by Hasbro and Takara Tomy. [1] Inaugurating the successful Transformers toy and entertainment franchise, the line of toy robots could change into an alternate form (vehicles such as cars and planes, miniature guns or cassettes, animals, and even dinosaurs) by moving parts into other places.
The term "Generation 1", or "G1", is a retronym, coined after the advent of 1992's Transformers: Generation 2. Although frequently used to simply refer to the original 1984-1991 Marvel comic series, 1984-1987 animated series, the term encompasses all Transformers fiction from 1984 to 1992.
Generation 1 Deluxe Car Sideswipe (1984) Sideswipe's toy was originally part of a Takara toyline called Diaclone before Hasbro took some of the toys to use for Transformers. [10] Sideswipe was one of the first Transformers to be released. [11] Because they were both Lamborghinis, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were characterized as fraternal twins.
Windcharger is the fastest Autobot over short distances. [34] Good in situations requiring fast, decisive action. Enthusiastic, but impatient. Short attention span. Casts powerful magnetic fields which can attract or repel large metal objects. Smashes them at closer distances. These abilities use up tremendous energy.
Cliffjumper works with Windcharger and Gears on ... Generation 1 Mini-Car ... This new Cliffjumper toy is based on his G1 cartoon appearance and was released as part ...
Generation 1 Autobot Car Electrum Jazz (2002) A special "Electrum" version, covered in gold chrome-plating, was also released in 2001, commemorating the cartoon episode "The Golden Lagoon" (in which the Transformers coat themselves with a metallic gold substance and become temporarily impervious to their various weapons).
Early to Bet is a 1951 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies theatrical cartoon short directed by Robert McKimson. [2] The short was released on May 12, 1951, and features the Gambling Bug.
Generation 1 Jetfire (1985) The first two years of Transformers toys were figures taken from older Japanese toylines, primarily Takara 's Diaclone and Microman lines. 1985, however, saw several figures reused from lines created by Takatoku Toys , of which Jetfire was one — that of the VF-1S Super Valkyrie Fighter from the Macross series.