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ARCHIVE NO. 001 · TOYS / 1984

Optimus Prime

TRANSFORMERS / G1 / 1984

The toy came first. The cartoon followed.

In 1984, a transforming truck became a global icon.

Explore the story ↓
01 / ORIGINS

Before the legend

1983

Japanese origins

Takara · Diaclone Battle Convoy

1984

Toy launch

Hasbro · United States

1984

Animated debut

September 17 · The Transformers

1985

Patent granted

US4516948 · United States

02 / DOCUMENTS

The archives

US4516948 original patent figure
1985 / US4516948

US Patent US4516948

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1984 G1 Optimus Prime vintage instruction booklet photographed open
1984 / INSTRUCTIONS

1984 Instruction Booklet

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03 / VINTAGE

Selected vintage finds

1984 G1 · vintage examples
G1 Optimus Prime · Gray RollereBay
USA · eBay

G1 Optimus Prime · Gray Roller

US$649.99
eBay
G1 Optimus Prime · Boxed SetEtsy
UK · Etsy

G1 Optimus Prime · Boxed Set

US$747.43
Etsy
G1 Optimus Prime · Truck & TrailereBay
Canada · eBay

G1 Optimus Prime · Truck & Trailer

C$425.00
eBay
04 / TRANSFORMERS · G1

Transformers G1 Optimus Prime | 40th Anniversary Official (2024)

Official Edition · 2024
US$199
Images: official website

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Transformers G1 Optimus Prime · 40th Anniversary (2024) · US$199