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 Generation 1 Transformers: 1984-1991

Generation 1 is the first generation of The Transformers. The term ‘Generation 1′ includes all tv shows, comic books, and toys in this generation. ‘Generation 1′ is also a retroactive term, as it was only applied after the advent of Generation 2. This was done to distinguish the two series.

Generation 1 actually comprises two generations of Transformers : Before Movie and After Movie. The original series was assumed to have taken place at the same time it aired, however, Transformers:The Movie introduced radical changes into the series.

First, it placed the series into the future. Secondly, main characters of the pre-movie era were unceremoniously killed off, most of them in the first 15 minutes of the movie. Lastly, a number of more modern, futuristic characters were introduced.

In the pre-movie era, the plots of episodes centered around the struggle between Autobots and Decepticons. The Decepticons attempted to steal the Earth’s energy. The Autobots attempted to stop them. Occasionally both sides made trips to Cybertron, however most of the stories take place on Earth.

In the after-movie era, more races of Transformers are introduced and the stories take place not only on Earth and Cybertron, but across the universe.

-This description of Generation 1 Transformers was taken from http://transformers.wikidot.com