1981
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The year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) predates the launch of the Transformers brand by three years.
- For further information, see: Transformers timeline
Events
Non-Fiction
- Takara relaunches the Microman line as New Microman, which eventually leads to its spin-offs: Diaclone and Micro Change.
- Pioneer Laserdisc Company, later known as Geneon Universal Entertainment, the Japanese company that holds the domestic rights to the Generation 1 cartoon and its sequels, including The Transformers: The Movie and the various Beast Wars series, is founded.
- June 18 — First flight of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of Predator Falcon, Shadow Jet, Skyjack, G1 Air Raid, Aero Raid, Delta Seeker, Armada Wind Sheer, Shattered Glass Whisper and Revenge of the Fallen Mindwipe)
- July 31 — Jimmy's favourite band, Journey release their 7th album, Escape.
- October 15 — The first issue of Comic Bom Bom is released.
