1984

Philip Reed December 23, 2018

If you're unfamiliar with Earl Norem's artwork (Amazon.com search*) then you're in for a treat! Norem was a master and...

Philip Reed December 23, 2018

October 23, 1984. This ToysRUs advertisement comes from the Asbury Park Press and stands out for two awesome things: Transformers...

Philip Reed December 23, 2018

November 26, 1984. This Meijer store advertisement from 1984 shows off the Autobot Minicars at $2.97/each, describing them as "Autobot...

Philip Reed October 15, 2018

October 7, 1984. Marchon's Roadbots series of cheap transforming robot toys remains one of my favorite lines of 1984 and...

Philip Reed October 14, 2018

November 29, 1984. Out of The Los Angeles Times comes two ad blocks from a larger Toy City advertisement. Which...

Philip Reed October 14, 2018

October 17, 1984. The Arizon Republic newspaper of Phoenix, Arizona, brings us this ad block for the Motobots cheap transforming...

Philip Reed October 13, 2018

November 18, 1984. The Daily Oklahoman newspaper brings us this look at off-brand transforming robot toys, showing designs without any...

Philip Reed October 13, 2018

October 12, 1984. This Calgary Herald newspaper article by Barton Jaques helps to reinforce what we already know: transforming robot...

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