In 1983 Takara took the idea of transforming robots to new levels with their Micro Change series. This was just the beginning, because Takara was about to take the Micro Change line a few more steps forward. The result was yet another line named Micro Change. Both Hassenfeld Brothers and Takara decided to combine this line with the transforming accessories Hassenfeld had developed. Takara decide to reset the Microman line and reintroduce the line as New Microman. In 1981 both Takara and Hassenfeld Brothers would put the patent to use. This toy would later be released as Megatron. In 1974 the company received the first patent for first transforming toy figure. Under the direction of Stephen Hassenfeld, Hassenfeld Brothers began working on scaled accessories for either the Microman or G.I. However, the two companies were not done working with each other. Joe figure that looked more like a cyborg. In order to appeal to the Japanese market Stephen Hassenfeld developed a different type of G.I. The two companies worked together to create the Microman line based on Hassenfeld Brothers' G.I. Hasbro had already formed a partnership with Japanese toy maker Takara in 1969, when Hasbro, then known as Hassenfeld Brothers was looking to expand into Japan. The idea of Transforming robots was nothing new to Hasbro. The beginning of the Transformers goes further back then 1984. The competition would come to a head in 1984, when both companies released products that on the surface were very similar to one another, robots that could change into something else. Hasbro was known for a wide range of games and toys, mainly G.I. Tonka was popular for their toy trucks and construction vehicles. Both were constantly competing in the market with one another to get parents to buy their products for children. This article will look back at the beginning of the war, how it ended, and the lasting impact the battle had on the Transformers franchise.īoth Hasbro and Tonka were two of the biggest toy companies in the United States during the 1980's. There is still another group of fans who for some reason or another like something about Gobots. Other fans are indifferent towards Gobots. Some Transformers fans cringe at the mention of Gobots, because they hate them for some reason. Gobots receive a very mixed reaction from the Transformers fandom. The conflict has had a lasting impact on today's Transformers fans. As a result of the war Transformers and Gobots have been forever linked to each others history. When the dust finally settled there was a clear victor in the contest. The war was a struggle for fans and ultimately survival. It was a war between Transformers and Gobots. It was not just a war between Autobots and Decepticons, or Guardians and Renegades. The Gobots:ĭuring the mid to late 1980's there was a war taking place. Here is Hotrod's article The Transformers Vs. In this article Hotrod takes a look back at the early 1980's when both Transformers were competing with another brand of transforming robot, Gobots. Well, the wait is over! Our next article comes to you courtesy of staff member Hotrod. It has been awhile since we have posted a new article. Transformers Exhibit at Children's Museum in Indianapolis.Transformers The Last Knight Global Premiere Events ».Subscribe to Twincast/Podcast with iTunes.Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Movie News.Transformers: Rise of the Beast Movie News.
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