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Is this a little strange?

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:55 pm
by Jazz
Did you know that Transformers are NOT in the Toy Hall of Fame? Strikes me as odd. Maybe the line isn't as old as the frisbee, hula hoop, G.I. Joe, and other toys like that. Oh well, just wanted to point that out.

Lets have a poll while we're at it: Should The Transformers be inducted to the Toy Hall of Fame?

If you all knew this already, shame on me.


-Jazz

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:22 pm
by Bumblebee
well yes duh lol

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:29 pm
by PrimeDirective
I think it's got a good chance of getting there soon. I mean, it's gone from a semi-popular cartoon and virtually unknown comic to a mega-popular blockbuster movie.

And yes, the comic is virtually unknown.

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:34 am
by Minerva
I agree with PrimeDirective.
Perhaps Transformers isn't there yet, but I think it must be getting closer.

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:33 am
by Bumblebee
another problem is that transformers wasnt a new idea even in the 1980's hasbro bought stole and clawed rights for most of the molds. That could have alot to do with it..........

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:09 pm
by Jazz
Good point Bumblebee. That could be why. But still, 25 years later and having a large fandom......It must be getting close. (We hope :) )

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:43 pm
by skywarp408
i could swear they were already, but I guess not. Of course they should

Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:49 am
by captainamerica
Nope. Lots of toy robots came before and the gimmick of transforming robots wasn't new or unique to Transformers. If Transformers is in, what about Shogun Warriors, Gobots, Micronauts, Robotech, Voltron, and Power Rangers? One might argue that 'Transformers' tends to be the catch-all title for robot toys, like 'Legos' covers any plastic blocks to most people, but I don't think brand recognition is enough.

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:37 pm
by Banzai-Tron
Off the top of my head:
Atari 2600 wasn't the first video game system.
Barbie wasn't the first doll.
Duncan didn't invent the yo-yo, he just bought the marketing rights.
Tonka trucks weren't the first or only toy trucks.
Legos were essentially ripped off of a product called Kiddicraft Building Blocks.

Of the toys you mentioned,only the Power Rangers truly have a shot at the THOF, barring some miraculous change in the others' fortunes (such as the rumored Voltron movie spurring a rebirth. And yes, I know Robotech/Macross has a pretty obsessive following... but from a kids' perspective, the line was an utter flop.)

From the THOF website:
Q: What are the criteria for selecting toys for the National Toy Hall of Fame?


A: Inducted toys are selected on the basis of the following criteria:
1. Icon-status: The toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered.
2. Longevity: The toy is more than a passing fad and has enjoyed popularity over multiple generations.
3. Discovery: The toy fosters learning, creativity, or discovery through play.
4. Innovation: The toy profoundly changed play or toy design. A toy may be inducted on the basis of this criterion without necessarily having met all of the first three.

Transformers definitely hit on 1-3. Number 4 could be argued, but I think HasTak has done enough to qualify under 4 as well. The rest have no shot, except just *maybe* the MMPR if they manage to annoy me for a few more incarnations.

Oh, and incidentally, Nintendo Game Boy is the ONLY toy in the THOF that was created AFTER the Transformers. Almost everything else is significantly (at least 10 years) older. I believe the Atari 2600 is the only thing under 10 years older, debuting in 1977.

Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:44 pm
by Bumblebee
thanks for the info bonzi so transformers does have a shot if our kids say so lol

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:21 am
by Rhymus
Relevant?:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Grimlock_%28G1%29/toys#Notes wrote:There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom; oddly, this doesn't make him the only one.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Slag_%28G1%29#Notes wrote:A Slag toy can be seen in the recreation of the Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi's studio at the Scottish Dean Gallery This makes him the second Dinobot to have a toy in a museum.

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:18 pm
by Rumble
STARS Commando 539 wrote:Relevant?:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Grimlock_%28G1%29/toys#Notes wrote:There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom; oddly, this doesn't make him the only one.
Oh no... I am so tempted to make the trip to see if this is true...

Rumble.

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:58 pm
by Minerva
Really? I'm also tempted to go see if it's true.
It might not be "Hall of Fame", but Transformers in a museum would be pretty cool. :)

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:47 pm
by Galvatron
after i win the lottery, i'm going to create a TF theme park.

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:11 pm
by Optimus Maximus
Galvatron wrote:after i win the lottery, i'm going to create a TF theme park.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:16 am
by Dirge
amd what you going to call it oh mighty one ?

transformerland ?

do-h wait ... :lol:

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:01 am
by Time Traveller
Trademarked, buddy.

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:49 pm
by Dai Atlas
Hey Galvy can I be either the guy dressed in a Rodimus Prime or Dai Atlas costume greeting visitors and walking around waving?

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:32 pm
by Dirge
and i will be they guy with the conehead thats shooting at you :twisted: :lol:

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:10 pm
by Dai Atlas
Do you mean Jack in the Box? :lol: