EPISODE · Feb 27, 2023 · 1H 10M
The Transformers (Marvel Productions & Sunbow Productions, 1984-1987)
from The Pemmy, Krissi & James Kinda-Sorta-Hopefully Funny Cartoon Podcast · host James Irish, Krissi Harding & Pembroke W Korgi
Podcast listeners, Transform and ROLL OUT!No other boys toy line to get a cartoon in the 1980s seems to have had nearly the longevity that the Transformers have had. The mix of science fantasy, boisterous characters and imaginative designs just clicked into place like a well built Leader Class toy, in spite of all the wild animation errors and goofy scripts. So what was the secret? Pemmy and James look at the episodes "SOS Dinobots" and "Webworld" to try and pin down the foundation of what makes this franchise keep on truckin'.
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Podcast listeners, Transform and ROLL OUT!No other boys toy line to get a cartoon in the 1980s seems to have had nearly the longevity that the Transformers have had. The mix of science fantasy, boisterous characters and imaginative designs just clicked into place like a well built Leader Class toy, in spite of all the wild animation errors and goofy scripts. So what was the secret? Pemmy and James look at the episodes "SOS Dinobots" and "Webworld" to try and pin down the foundation of what makes this franchise keep on truckin'.
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The Transformers (Marvel Productions & Sunbow Productions, 1984-1987)
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