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The Transformers

1984-10-06 · 22 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Animation · Kids · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.

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Creators
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Production companies
Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions, Toei Animation
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Peter CullenPeter CullenOptimus Prime (voice)
Frank WelkerFrank WelkerGalvatron / Chromedome (voice)
Richard GautierRichard GautierHot Rod (voice)
Jack AngelJack AngelUltra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)
Susan BluSusan BluArcee (voice)
Corey BurtonCorey BurtonSpike Witwicky (voice)
David MendenhallDavid MendenhallDaniel Witwicky (voice)
Victor CaroliVictor CaroliNarrator (voice)
Stan JonesStan JonesScourge (voice)
John StephensonJohn StephensonKup (voice)
Dan GilvezanDan GilvezanGoldbug (voice)
Michael BellMichael BellBrainstorm (voice)
Neil RossNeil RossCrosshairs (voice)
Steve BulenSteve BulenSureshot (voice)
John Moschitta Jr.John Moschitta Jr.Blurr (voice)
Johnny HaymerJohnny HaymerHighbrow (voice)
Jered BarclayCerebros (voice)
Stan JonesStan JonesMisfire (voice)
Stephen KeenerStephen KeenerMindwipe (voice)
Christopher CollinsChristopher CollinsSkullcruncher (voice)

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