Icons Unearthed: Transformers
The team look at the history of the Transformers, which began as a modest import toy and became a multi-billion dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multi-billion dollar film franchise.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.A Marvel-Ous Marketing Campaign
04-04-202643mIn the '80s, Hasbro eyed Japan's transforming robots craze, and created their own story-driven line in collaboration with Marvel Comics to break into the US market.
- Ep 2
2.It's Over Prime
04-04-202643mTransformers soars in popularity, but Hasbro sidelines Marvel and kills off Optimus Prime to push new toys in a risky move that could make or break the franchise.
- Ep 3
3.The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood
11-04-202643mTransformers were fading by the 2000s, but Steven Spielberg saw big-screen potential for the franchise and tapped Michael Bay, who doubted an '80s toy would be popular with a new g...
- Ep 4
4.Roll out the Sequels
11-04-202643mWhen Transformers hits big at the box office, Paramount rushes a sequel amid a writers' strike, tight deadlines, and Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf dominating the tabloids.
- Ep 5
5.The Sword in the Energon Cube
18-04-202643mMichael Bay returns to the Transformers films with huge Hong Kong set pieces, but VFX strain and convoluted medieval lore leave audiences groaning.
- Ep 6
6.Autobots Reboot!
18-04-202643mMichael Bay exits Transformers, leaving Paramount to reboot the franchise with two new directors who have to try to recapture the franchise's spark.
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