Transformers Toy, Bumblebee, 1985-1986

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Artifact Overview

Some toys are "More than meets the eye." Transformers can change from vehicles into robots -- either good Autobots or evil Decepticons -- and back again. Released by Hasbro, Inc. in 1984, these successfully marketed action figures quickly transformed into an entertainment franchise with comic books, television shows, video games and several feature-length Hollywood movies.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Action figure

Date Made

1985-1986

Creator Notes

Manufactured in Japan by Takara, Ltd. for Hasbro, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.100.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Steve Pheley.

Material

Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Metal

Color

Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.125 in
Width: 1.125 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

bottom of toy: (Japanese characters) / ©TAKARA CO., LTD. / 1983 JAPAN / 1985 / ©HASBRO / 1983 1985
Transformers Toy, Bumblebee, 1985-1986