Transformers is a popular Hasbro toy line centered on two factions of warring alien robots. In its 25-year history, the toyline has expanded to encompass comic books, cartoons, movies and more.



Transformers: G1 includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series, which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2001 and IDW Publishing in 2005, also as a remastered series.

History:
Transformers: Generation 1 (1984–1993)
Transformers: Generation 2 (1993–1995)
Beast Wars/Machines (1996–2001)
The Unicron Trilogy (2001–2006)
Transformers: Universe (2003–2006)
Film franchise (2007–present)