Generation 1 (Japanese toyline)

Generation 1 continuity family The Transformers » Toyline (United States) Toyline (Japan) Toyline (Europe) Toylines (Latin America) Toyline (China) Merchandise Cartoon Comics Books Video games Flyers Commercials Home video

In Japan, the Generation 1 toyline did not begin until 1985 with the release of most of the toys from the first two years of Hasbro's releases. Each year thereafter, Takara would rebrand the line. As time went on, the differences between Takara's offerings and Hasbro's became more prominent. The Japanese toy lines continued for several years after the Transformers had declined in popularity in the United States. For more details on each year's mini-franchise, click on its name in the list below.

• • 1985—Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)
  • 1986—Transformers 2010 (toyline)
  • 1987—The Headmasters (toyline)
  • 1988—Super-God Masterforce (toyline)
  • 1989—Victory (toyline)
  • 1990—Zone (toyline)
  • 1991—Return of Convoy (toyline)
  • 1992—Operation Combination (toyline)