The History of Transformers and G.I. Joe: From Toys to Comics and Rumored Animated Universe

Join me as I dive into the fascinating history of Transformers and G.I. Joe, two iconic Hasbro franchises that shaped my childhood! From the origins of Transformers in 1984, blending Japanese toy lines Diaclone and Micro Change by Takara, to G.I. Joe’s debut in 1964 with its military-themed action figures, I cover how these brands evolved through comics, animated series, and toys. Learn about the Marvel collaboration that brought Autobots vs. Decepticons to life with Jim Shooter and Dennis O’Neil, and G.I. Joe’s Real American Hero relaunch in 1982 introducing Cobra. I also discuss the exciting rumor about Robert Kirkman’s Energon Universe, potentially bringing a modern animated series combining Transformers and G.I. Joe, as reported on Reddit, with a possible reveal at San Diego Comic-Con (July 25-28, 2025). Plus, updates on the live-action Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie in development at Paramount.

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