The History of Transformers: 1985 Edition

[@Robocline]

Thanks Michael I needed this today. I just found out my step mother is very sick and not expected to live long. She bought me my first transformer in 1984 and gave me a devastator set for christmas. I needed those memories today. You have a magical ability to bring me right back to being 8 years old and seeing these for the very first time.

[@MichaelMercy]

Sorry to hear that Robert. Glad the video brought some positivity. 🙏

[@rosselliswilkinson]

It was a great time to grow up in the 80s

[@mechamanblade8465]

Jetfire was the first Transformer I ever owned. Took me and my Dad a while to figure out how to transform him. Made a big impression when I brought him into class for show and tell.

[@Traph]

That's the most epic Show and Tell I've heard so far..

[@Traph]

That's the most epic Show and Tell I've heard so far..

[@myang12003]

Jetfire was my first G1 transformer

[@coolcat6930]

My first was predaking

[@CrossingRover]

My first was Cheetor from Beast Wars, which I also brought to kindergarten show and tell

[@Rodent242]

Haha that censored part of the Japanese version of Shockwave totally cracked me up! Great video! Love your channel

[@monkeybreath21]

I love how you customized Red Alert with the red G2 head.

[@Traph]

1985 is probably when Transformers G1 was at it's peak!

[@Transformers-yt4cx]

Agreed

[@onthelevel13]

You are honestly the best when it comes to showing your collections and explaining the history behind them. Please keep up the good work. 😁👍🏾

[@ultimatedouchebag6760]

Better than listening to my history teacher

[@nicolekoch1332]

This was simply brilliant! The clarity of every single shot was impeccable. Each bot looked brand new like just out of a package. Now the wait begins for 1986 EDITION!👍👍

[@gabrieltrejo2533]

I love your channel💕 I was 7 when Transformers came out and I was instantly hooked. I used to have almost all of these G1 Transformers. Nostalgic. Man where did the time go?😞

[@ValkyrieMagnus]

Thanks for making these great nostalgic videos Michael! I love your positive vibe and creativity in your videos!!!

[@mikeyfourbarrel8473]

YESSSS!! Best year of the best toy line ever. 😍 Amazing work on this video....as always!

[@foresta-2684]

dear god these videos make me so happy and calm after feeling angry and pessimistic after watching the news thank you Michael for being a great person til all are one

[@EugenioAngueira]

Excellent video! I didn't realize there were so many Autobots! I'd never even heard of those you could mail order!

[@katkreator44]

thank you for taking me back to my childhood, you do a great job my friend.

[@danfrancisco6991]

Amazing, high quality video. What a great 30 minute watch! I especially love the fine details of weaving the various soundtrack themes in the background. Adds such a charming touch to the narrative. Makes me feel like I'm walking through a Disney-like theme park/museum. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Tracks, Jetfire, Beachcomber... and the cartoon, man! Now _this_ is a good year for the series.

[@animeanakin2304]

Great memories of 1985! I really enjoyed this video and being an adult Transformers fan.

[@Combaticon]

I'll bet for 1986, the kid's gonna swap his father's camera with Reflector and have Galvatron stand-in for the gun.

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

Half right!

[@eidolusgad3818]

My birthday from 1985 was Jetfire and Megatron. I was the happiest 6 year old. I still have Jetfire.

[@starscream2.032]

I love how you literally swatted the Insecticons with a fly swatter! XD

[@michaelcabrera794]

@Michael Mercy Thank you for compiling and producing this. I'm very aware of all the time and effort involved to produce and edit a video (Adobe Premiere Pro and photography time) like this. So I understand your blood, sweat and tears you put into each video you put out. This is the best and most comprehensive video for the subject. And thank you for not going over the top with the humor. Your level of humor is tolerable unlike a lot of other toy channels. Looking forward to seeing 1986 and 1987 Edition videos soon! (Transformers 1987 series is no joke to collect. lol The damn Targetmasters and Headmasters are not easy to find complete and near-mint/mint.)

[@manlystranger4973]

Great video!!! I am super impressed with this series of videos looking at the Transformers year by year. I wish you would do the same for Zoids. I owned both the Radio Shack Galactic Man and their version of the Zoid Mammoth. The problem with Galactic Man for me was after straightening out into gun mode, he would often go limp with the barrel slowly moving toward the ground, greatly reducing the threat level against evil siblings.

[@drbladerunner]

Excellent Video. Your dedication to this franchise is very much appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[@alexanderjones9572]

Who noticed the other 1980s franchise crossover, when Buzz-Off from Masters of the Universe looked in on the Insecticons! 😂😂😀😀

[@mikeyfourbarrel8473]

Wow. We 1980s kids are lucky to have Michael Mercy putting this stuff together. Nobody does a better job of capturing the magic that these things brought to our childhoods.

[@seansimz7279]

Enjoy your review, my nostalgia for gen one transformers will never get old. Great work!

[@marcuslopez9373]

I love your passion for Transformers. You have a unique ability to educate your audience on Transformers History. God bless you Michael Mercy.

[@jonfoster5685]

Poor Skids. So over looked, you even covered him in this video, but I totally didn't notice until I looked back and saw he was indeed present. Story of his life.

[@willieleefrancis8091]

Thank you for putting out this video segment for the 1985 Transformers, Michael. I bought some of these in the forms of reissues a few years ago.

[@drozwalker9]

1985 was a great year for Transformers with some new and fresh ideas. I loved Devastator and Astrotrain for the Decepticons. Then for the Autobots, it is Jetfire and Omega Supreme. It is hard to pass up a tank that doubles as a Christmas tree decoration.

[@stgenerations]

A great mix of all kinds of 1985 knowledge about the line.

[@ChristopherMoreno005]

I look forward to the video with the 3rd lineup of Transformers with Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Kup, Arcee, etc.

[@StrikerFX47]

Such a beautiful and comprehensive collection. Your video was hilarious and entertaining.

[@sentry_repair_mann]

Shockwave is probably my favorite 85 decep. His card bio quote is, clarity of though before rashness of action.

[@anakinchillwalker9447]

I'm waiting for history of transformers: 1986 edition

[@samsarex4318]

And you also don't like sand

[@nightwarper1760]

blastoise the turtle it’s rough, and corse, and gets every where

[@amt1179]

Hes also heard the tragedy of plagueis the wise

[@masterfarr8265]

that was their best year, ultra magnus, galvatron, sky lynx, metroplex, hotrod, trypticon, and all the scramble combiners to name a few of the figures we got

[@andyn6053]

@@masterfarr8265 which year was Scorponok released? Since he is a headmaster he belongs to season 3. Must have been 1987?

[@claroibre4778]

Thank you for your service in this excellent experience video. You are a historian of toy culture.

[@vhsguy032]

I remember waiting so long for this and now it’s been three years since it released

[@harrimanpd]

Omega Supreme was one of the only ones that I kept from the clutches of my Mom’s yard sales

[@SgtRoxx72]

Amazing video as always Michael! Thank you for the stroll down memory lane. I'm glad I was the right age to enjoy the G1 series. Such awesome figures, and the animated series was the best! Thank you for all you do for the collector community, and also the kid that is still alive and well in me. Nerdmasté my brother!

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed it. Till all are one! 😀

[@transformersfan500okane3]

24:47 My Jetfire introduction was Armada, my best part of Jetfire was his Armada Voice by Scott McNeil, the Voice of Rattrap, Dinobot, Silverbolt and Waspinator in Beast Wars

[@georgewaters2533]

These "History of" videos are OUTSTANDING!!

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

I forgot just how awesome these guys are! Shockwaves head reminds me of ROM the Space Knight.

[@ddarko08]

Thanks again for bringing back some great memories!

[@omegabruticus8960]

You will also make the video of The History of Transformers 1986 edition?

[@bigtimemadness9977]

Transformers e quadrinhos antigos he will sure as hell make it since why stop on just the second year of transformers

[@thepikachugamer6775]

I agree

[@iambraindead3337]

I also agree

[@edwardo6834]

Agree

[@vickypattinson4797]

Me too

[@paulfahy9101]

I gotta say man , these videos your doing are absolutely great !! Thank you my friend !!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

I had the blue Jumpstarter (Topspin) and even as a 9 year old, I knew the concept was kinda stupid and plain. But...you take whatever G1 TFs you could get. Yer not gonna say, "No mooooom, I don't want this Jumpstarter cuz it's LAME-O!" I even got a Go Bot from a family member (the motorbike guy, main character in the cartoon) and I was happy to get it. I just pretended it was an inferior TF.

[@Adam-iq8rv]

Hey Michael, if you ever run out of show ideas, i think you can do a "versus" series. You can compare strengths and weaknesses of the combatants in a hypothetical battle. Win. lose. Draw. Add supporting battle footage from the cartoons and your own models. You will have more great content for us. Maybe take requests too. All the classics like metroplex vs tripticon, Megatron vs Optimus, bumblebee vs ravage(?).

[@gutz1981]

Ha ha. How many times did Starscream get shot down in this video? I lost count as he seemed to be the butt of this joke. LOL

[@alejandronoceti8984]

the entire presentation was so wholesome, love it

[@itzzzsss]

This was a good year for me as a kid. My father bought me more than just 1 Transformer on the first year, Cliffjumper. Swoop and Kickback were the best

[@_The_Worst_]

Soooooo many🤖Transformers...🤯...this was such an incredibly expansive line...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@zacharyalvarez9455]

I'm like halfway through season 2 and it's amazing, my dad showed me the G1 Transformers and my life has changed ever since

[@Ob1tuber]

That was my dad, he introduced me to Transformers and since then I have loved this series

[@ericcampbell4211]

Awesome video. Still have my transformers collection in storage. This takes me back. Wish I could display mine as hreat as you do.

[@metalmover]

Thanks for the fun, entertaining, and informative shows.

[@vyperii]

Fabulous video! I'd love another one which covers the Transformers from the Movie and the series that followed- Hot Rod/ Rodimus Prime, Galvatron, Kup, Arcee, etc.

[@theunderdogmrwilliams]

You should make a short transformer show with your action figures 😃 that would be so cool!!! Your good at this!!! No your great at this!!!!!!!!😃

[@naturesfinest4871]

Megs Productions does that with his Transformers figures....really good, too.

[@tonedefhimfan]

this brings back appreciation and love 4 my parents in endless waves. damn

[@gabemengarelli9775]

I’m 20 years old and I kinda was introduced to TF when the bay movies came out and went back and watched the G1 series. I try to steer clear of collecting these old 80s toy/cartoon franchises as I didn’t grow up in that era, but man this video just makes me realize how much I do love TF. Incredible video man! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@tommieboi707]

Thank you Michael. This is my childhood. I had omega supreme, grimlock, skyfire and many more tf. I still collect tf to this day. Thanks again for the well thought out video.

[@lefkadapao13]

Hello Michael and thank you for sharing this with us and I have to admit that it is great to go down memory lane and remember when I was a kid with this great cartoon , but of course we are all kids at heart today and for ever and as always nerdmaste 😊

[@BobHansenJokes]

My favorite part of these reviews is the banter between Michael and the cartoon. Tremendous work!

[@toaddawet]

Really great video, just like the 1984 version. Thank you for doing it, brought back a lot of memories. Looking forward to the 1986 episode.

[@TheBahamian1]

WOW! My brother......................................you did an excellent job on this and the 1984 version! Man I watched both with a HUGE smile on my face the entire time because it really put me back to a time when life was "great" (as a 9/10 year old when there was nothing in life that mattered other than getting home from school in time to watch transformers). Watching this also reminds me of a sad "situation". In 1994 when it was time for me to go to university I had a very nice transformer collection (which included my beloved Omega Supreme). My thought at the time was that I would keep them so that whenever I had a son, he will be able to see what his dad played with. Any way, after my first year of university, I came home to find that my mother "gave" my transformers away to a younger cousin. This person did not/could not appreciate MY TRANSFORMERS and he destroyed them! It seriously took me about 5 years to forgive my mother for this! Man, this really hurt me. But I am determined to get all of my transformers back and then some. If that collection is solely yours, all I can say is WOW! Again man, great job on the video and thank you for taking me back to a time when life was simple and marvelous!

[@rmdcade1717]

I don't often pay attention to the videos YT's algorithm recommends, but I'm glad I did in this case. This was a fun trip back to my childhood.

[@omarbarreto547]

I just wanted to let you know, I've been a huge fan for years and have seen most of your videos more then once. Love your collection, love your work to inform the masses of the greatest decade ever in toy and cartoon history, and the passion you have for it. Keep up the great work.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks, glad to see you've enjoyed the videos. Cheers!

[@sidearmsalpha]

Your best video so far and it's so amazing! This and the following year were my favorites for TF releases. Can't wait for '86!

[@BlastedBilly]

That Blaster vs Soundwave fight was badass!

[@andrewlnguyen]

Great Video! brought back a lot of memories. I was an avid collector when I was a child and one day I came home and my mother gave away my toy collection. All the best toys I wonder who the lucked out on this treasure trove!

[@ricosauve5]

I just realized by the display I had a pretty good collection of the 85s. Lol. Hell in 86 I even had transformers that never hit the stores. We live in the state where hasbro HQ is. Kids used to go dumpster diving for transformers thrown out. Lmao

[@youngwolf6896]

Man these videos are so well edited. Keep going all the way until 2019

[@DavidisNice]

This must have taken a long time to put together. Greatly appreciate your love and effort. Long live the Transformers.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks! :D

[@speeder1526]

You and Optimus swatting the Insecticons with a fly swatter is just gold

[@edpistemic]

A really well-made and comprehensive video! Splendid! :)

[@gerainthorton8980]

I didn't have many transformers growing up. Three of mine are on here Grapple and two of the little guys up the front Beachcomber and Cosmos. They are still getting use today with my kids, although Grapple has had a hard life. Good times.

[@rialvey]

Jetfire/Skyfire was by far my most favorite transformer. While visiting family (lived in Florida and visited Maryland) he ended up snapping in half. Still haven't gotten over that. :(

[@the99doctor81]

Love the video man. You made me get back into transformers by getting the war for cybertron figures thank you.

[@The-kr9rb]

This video is awesome and hilarious! Also: I hope there will be a G1 Constructicon review and a G1 Megatron review. No rush! : ) Edit: thanks, Patrons!

[@The-kr9rb]

Oh wow a muscle used to pump blood

[@lo1bo2]

Awesome video. It's funny, when I rekindled my love of G1 Transformers, I had NO MEMORY of Skids.

[@TheReignOfJazz]

This video is incredibly well done. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this. As of now I am loving the War for Cybertron Siege figures!

[@gregkatz5411]

Another great video!! Thanks Michael!

[@chrisphipson7090]

Still have my original (complete) Jetfire sitting on my desk in my house... granted, my wife has taken over the home office but hey, he's there! (Along with a G2 (yellow) Devistator and a few other odds and ends. Man, I miss the 80s! Just found your channel and I gotta say... thanks for the nostalgia trip!

[@ShitaviousJenkins]

As a fan of the Robotech show that aired on my local network at the same time the Transformers series was airing,finding and buying Jetfire at Sears in '85 remains one of my lifes peak experiences. Difficult to find that kind of joy in adult success!

[@TheYoungDoctor]

In the UK comics Twin Twist, Topspin, Roadbuster and Whirl were part of the Wreckers along with the Autobot Triple Changers. Wreck and Rule!

[@wiseguy3675]

Wow! I completely forgot about the Jump Starters! They were very cool and fun to play with.

[@owenobrien1351]

My little cousin has a g1 blaster toy and it's incredible what they could do back in the 80's

[@TonySalazar933]

Wow! That image of McDonald's Commandrons brought back some memories. I had completely forgotten I had them. Thanks for bringing back a small piece of my childhood.

[@route2115]

Thank you for making this channel. It is and was my entire childhood.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks, glad you enjoy it.

[@harrybachmann9815]

This brings back so many good memories. I had collected almost the entire 85 lineup that year including all the mail away offers. Admittedly, I was also a S.T.A.R.S member. Give me some good old fashioned army men, Star Wars, GI Joe's, Transformers and there was no limits to where my imagination could take me.

[@wolveschangerivers4339]

Amazing as always mate, I enjoyed this amount of nostalgia in 29 mins. Keep it up mate!

[@matthewstokes707]

I got Jetfire for Christmas one year, it was boxing day before my Dad and his friend had finished 'discovering' how to make it transform. It'll always be Jetfire to me.

[@iforgotmyusernameagn]

best transformers video for sure. thank you for this. so many unknown mail away transformers that era

[@DJSuaveJavier]

Thank you for this video. Everything cool about being a kid in 80's this brought so much memories.

[@drewo.127]

0:39 At this moment in time, I’m repeating this mantra in my head as I’m eagerly awaiting the release of Legacy Hot Shot, as well as any teasers or trailers for Rise of the Beasts, among many other things… and not just because of Christmas…😅 Patience is definitely a Virtue, especially when it comes to Transformers!!! 20:08 This bit was perfect!!! Especially the “Star Trek Wars” part!!!🤣🤣🤣 27:49 Loved this video so much!!! Great job Mr. Mercy!!! Thanks for sharing all this awesome TF history with us! Keep up the awesome work dude!💖👍

[@erikw5]

Thanks for the history lesson, Michael. Looking forward to 86

[@goodmansteve2481]

This is one of my favorite channels

[@donovan2424]

Starscream always getting beaten up by autobots and Megatron. Anyways awesome video!

[@walkers198]

Thanks for bringing back memories, once again! 🙂

[@yi_hou3092]

thanks to this Video I learned more about more characters that were G1 especially Downshift at first that name was new and used for both Energon and Cybertron, but now I realize he's actually a G1 Autobot too lo he was a Mail Order

[@mikesmith2718]

I love the first wave but, for being a follow up, 1985 is a great year for transformers! Love these series your doing with gi joe and transformers. Keep up the great work!!

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Mike!

[@AlcheMinister]

What great childhood companions Hasbro distributed. Thanks Hasbro for a awesome family for an only child of single mother. I was able to create personalities in my head that lead to great empathy and maturity. You the Man Michael Mercy Channel. Too bad the live actions didn't flesh out old friends at all really.

[@thewolg1999]

The censor blocks over Shockwave's trigger had me rolling! 🤣🥃🥃

[@hamamotodesigns]

Wow, seeing this brought back a lot memories, since i had most of these. I loved shockwave, since the gun lighted up and made sounds. I also loved the cities...metroplex and trypticon. And my microscope, perceptor.