Transformers is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It follows the battles of sentient, living autonomous robots, often the Autobots and the Decepticons, who can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals. The franchise encompasses toys, animation, comic books, video games and films. As of 2011, it generated more than ¥2 trillion in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The franchise began in 1984 with the Transformers toy line, comprising transforming mecha toys from Takara's Diaclone and Microman toylines rebranded for Western markets. The term "Generation 1" covers both the animated television series The Transformers and the comic book series of the same name, which are further divided into Japanese, British and Canadian spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series, which became its own mini-universe.
| Creator | Takara, Hasbro, Nobuyuki Okude, Shōji Kawamori, Bob Budiansky |
| Original work | Transformers |
| Books | Complete list |
| Comics | Marvel series, IDW series, Complete list |
| Comic strips | Robo Machines |
| Films | Animated, The Transformers: The Movie, Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy, Close Call, Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising Live-action, Transformers, ', Bumblebee |
| Animated series | Complete list |
| Video games | Complete list |
| Soundtracks | Transformers audio releases |
| Related franchises | Battle Beasts, G.I. Joe |
About Transformers
Michael Bay directed film that tracks an epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons.
Achievement of Transformers
The release date was set before a cast or script was created. Tyrese Gibson, who plays USAF Tech Sergeant Epps, paid to be apart of the film.
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Latest information about Transformers updated on July 28 2021.
