What Is the Story of Transformers? [Paperback]

Following the same format as the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, the What Is the Story of? series brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.

Autobots, Transform and Roll Out! Drive along with some of the fiercest fighters ever in this biography of the Transformers that will have young readers ready to jump into action.

Since the 1980s, the Transformers toy line has been defining the lives of children with its mighty heroes. But the Robots in Disguise have morphed into much more than just a toy line! This biography for young readers tells the incredible story of the tiny toys that became blockbuster movie stars, comic book heroes, and more. Ride along with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron as you learn the history of the Autobots, the Decepticons, and their legendary battles.Brandon T. Snider is a writer living in New York City. He has written many books for young readers with Marvel, DC Comics, Hasbro, and more. What Is the Story of Transformers?

 
In 1983, executives from the Hasbro toy company traveled to Japan on a mission to find the next great toy. They wanted something that sparked the imagination and had the potential to become a big success in the United States and around the world. What they found at the Tokyo Toy Show were two distinct kinds of toys made by a company named Takara. The first was Diaclone, a series of human-­operated vehicles that converted into robots. The second was Microman, a series of real-­world objects that changed into small robots. By simply shifting their moving parts, the Diaclone and Microman robots became two toys in one! The robots had curious names, like Battle Convoy and Cassette Machine Battlebike. They were impressive, with a sleek design that kids were sure to fall in love with.
 
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