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===Non-Fiction===
===Non-Fiction===
* The '''[[Family Computer]]''', commonly abbreviated as the '''Famicom''', a video game console and the Japanese equivalent of the [[Wikipedia:Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo Entertainment System]] is released in Japan by Nintendo.
* The '''[[Family Computer]]''', commonly abbreviated as the '''Famicom''', a video game console and the Japanese equivalent of the [[Wikipedia:Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo Entertainment System]] is released in Japan by Nintendo.
* [[Saban Entertainment]] is formed.
* [[Saban Entertainment]] is formed.
* Hasbro approaches [[Sunbow Productions]] about a television series based on their toyline of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] action figures.
* Hasbro approaches [[Sunbow Productions]] about a television series based on their toyline of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] action figures.
 
* Fall 1983 — [[Richard Marcej]] graduates from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and begins working for Hasbro.
* In the fall of 1983, [[Richard Marcej]] graduates from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and begins working for Hasbro.
 
* [[Robin Riggs]] begins working for the [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[Marvel Comics]] department.
* [[Robin Riggs]] begins working for the [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[Marvel Comics]] department.
* [[Don Hudson]] begins working for Marvel Comics.
* [[Don Hudson]] begins working for Marvel Comics.
 
* The [[Microman]] story is told exclusively through text and manga pages in the toys' pack-in catalogues, with no tie-in fiction.
* The [[Microman]] story is being told exclusively through text and manga pages in the toys' pack-in catalogues, with no tie-in fiction.
 
* [[GiG]] acquires the license for selling imported Diaclone and MicroChange toys on the Italian market from Takara.
* [[GiG]] acquires the license for selling imported Diaclone and MicroChange toys on the Italian market from Takara.
 
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s orignal toy the [[Diaclone]] "4WD Hi-Lux" (as the [[Diakron]] "DK-3" Car/Robot), the red Diaclone version of [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (as Diakron "DK-1" Car/Robot) and the black Diaclone version of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (as the Diakron "DK-2" Car/Robot) are sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in [[North America]], seemingly just a few months before the toys would be rebranded as Transformers.
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s orignal toy the [[Diaclone]] "4WD Hi-Lux" (as the [[Diakron]] "DK-3" Car/Robot), the red Diaclone version of [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (as Diakron "DK-1" Car/Robot) and the black Diaclone version of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (as the Diakron "DK-2" Car/Robot) are being sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in [[North America]], seemingly just a few months before the toy would be rebranded as a Transformer.
 
* The mold that would become [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] is released in the 1983 Microman Micro Change line as MC-06 Watch Robo, available in four different colors.
* The mold that would become [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] is released in the 1983 Microman Micro Change line as MC-06 Watch Robo, available in four different colors.
* The mold that would become [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] is released under the Diaclone line.
* The mold that would become [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] is released under the Diaclone line.
* A new "[[Micro Change|Microchange]]" theme in the [[Microman]] toyline is introduced, under which all but a few of the robots and vehicles made to interact with the figures will have the ability to disguise themselves as ordinary household objects.
* A new "[[Micro Change|Microchange]]" theme in the [[Microman]] toyline is introduced, under which all but a few of the robots and vehicles made to interact with the figures will have the ability to disguise themselves as ordinary household objects.
 
* August – The toy that would ultimately end up as the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] toy is originally released as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan.
* The toy that would ultimately end up as the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] toy is originally released in August as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan.
 
* [[Henry Orenstein]] convinces [[George Dunsay]], [[Hasbro|Hasbro's]] Vice President of R&D, to acquire a license for releasing [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Diaclone]] and [[Micro Change]] toys on the North American market  
* [[Henry Orenstein]] convinces [[George Dunsay]], [[Hasbro|Hasbro's]] Vice President of R&D, to acquire a license for releasing [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Diaclone]] and [[Micro Change]] toys on the North American market  
 
* Late 1983 – Hasbro first approaches [[Griffin Bacal]] and asks them to adapt two Japanese toy lines, ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'', for the American market. Hasbro later approaches [[Marvel Comics]] to create a storyline around a series of transforming toy robots they had licensed from Takara.
* In late 1983, Hasbro first approaches [[Griffin Bacal]] and asks them to adapt two Japanese toy lines, ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'', for the American market. Hasbro later approaches [[Marvel Comics]] to create a storyline around a series of transforming toy robots they had licensed from Takara.
 
====October====
* [[October 15]] — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]], [[Shadow Jet]], [[Skyjack]], [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid)]], and others) starts being used by the United States Military.
* [[October 15]] — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]], [[Shadow Jet]], [[Skyjack]], [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid)]], and others) starts being used by the United States Military.
====November====
* [[November 1]] — Hasbro's licensing agreement with Takara is formalized.  
* [[November 1]] — Hasbro's licensing agreement with Takara is formalized.  


===Births===
====Births====
====April====
* [[April 5]] — [[Andrew Elder]]
* [[April 5]] — [[Andrew Elder]]
====May====
* [[May 20]] — [[Josh Perez]]
* [[May 20]] — [[Josh Perez]]
====July====
* [[July 29]] — [[Tania Gunadi]]
* [[July 29]] — [[Tania Gunadi]]
====December====
* [[December 22]] — [[Yui Kano]]
* [[December 22]] — [[Yui Kano]]
* [[December 26]] — [[Omar Soto]]
* [[December 26]] — [[Omar Soto]]


==Fiction==
===Fiction===
===2007 Movie===
====2007 Movie====
* [[Sector Seven]] is at least partially aware of the events of their universe's ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' as early as 1983, as they are mentioned in the [[Hungry Dragon|Takara Agreement]].
* [[Sector Seven]] is at least partially aware of the events of their universe's ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' as early as 1983, as they are mentioned in the [[Hungry Dragon|Takara Agreement]].
====March====
* [[March 15]] — To control the previous year's leaks about the Transformers to the public, [[Sector Seven|S7 Industries]] collaborated with Japanese toymaker [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] to produce a movie based on the 'video game' about giant robots they were developing, allowing them to dismiss any claims relating to the Transformers or their world as fictional characters- hiding them in plain sight.  This operation is codenamed [[Hungry Dragon]].
* [[March 15]] — To control the previous year's leaks about the Transformers to the public, [[Sector Seven|S7 Industries]] collaborated with Japanese toymaker [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] to produce a movie based on the 'video game' about giant robots they were developing, allowing them to dismiss any claims relating to the Transformers or their world as fictional characters- hiding them in plain sight.  This operation is codenamed [[Hungry Dragon]].


Revision as of 19:22, 27 August 2012

« 1983 »

The year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) predates the launch of the Transformers brand by one year.

For further information, see: Transformers timeline

Events

Non-Fiction

  • The Family Computer, commonly abbreviated as the Famicom, a video game console and the Japanese equivalent of the Nintendo Entertainment System is released in Japan by Nintendo.
  • Saban Entertainment is formed.
  • Hasbro approaches Sunbow Productions about a television series based on their toyline of G.I. Joe action figures.
  • Fall 1983 — Richard Marcej graduates from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and begins working for Hasbro.
  • Robin Riggs begins working for the UK Marvel Comics department.
  • Don Hudson begins working for Marvel Comics.
  • The Microman story is told exclusively through text and manga pages in the toys' pack-in catalogues, with no tie-in fiction.
  • GiG acquires the license for selling imported Diaclone and MicroChange toys on the Italian market from Takara.
  • Trailbreaker's orignal toy the Diaclone "4WD Hi-Lux" (as the Diakron "DK-3" Car/Robot), the red Diaclone version of Sunstreaker (as Diakron "DK-1" Car/Robot) and the black Diaclone version of Ironhide (as the Diakron "DK-2" Car/Robot) are sold by Takara in North America, seemingly just a few months before the toys would be rebranded as Transformers.
  • The mold that would become Autobot is released in the 1983 Microman Micro Change line as MC-06 Watch Robo, available in four different colors.
  • The mold that would become Wheeljack is released under the Diaclone line.
  • A new "Microchange" theme in the Microman toyline is introduced, under which all but a few of the robots and vehicles made to interact with the figures will have the ability to disguise themselves as ordinary household objects.
  • August – The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy is originally released as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan.
  • Henry Orenstein convinces George Dunsay, Hasbro's Vice President of R&D, to acquire a license for releasing Takara's Diaclone and Micro Change toys on the North American market
  • Late 1983 – Hasbro first approaches Griffin Bacal and asks them to adapt two Japanese toy lines, Diaclone and Micro Change, for the American market. Hasbro later approaches Marvel Comics to create a storyline around a series of transforming toy robots they had licensed from Takara.
  • October 15 — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of Predator Falcon, Shadow Jet, Skyjack, G1 Air Raid), and others) starts being used by the United States Military.
  • November 1 — Hasbro's licensing agreement with Takara is formalized.

Births

Fiction

2007 Movie

  • Sector Seven is at least partially aware of the events of their universe's Beast Wars as early as 1983, as they are mentioned in the Takara Agreement.
  • March 15 — To control the previous year's leaks about the Transformers to the public, S7 Industries collaborated with Japanese toymaker Takara to produce a movie based on the 'video game' about giant robots they were developing, allowing them to dismiss any claims relating to the Transformers or their world as fictional characters- hiding them in plain sight. This operation is codenamed Hungry Dragon.
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