G1 Transformers Licensees
With the plethora of licensed transformers made in the last 35+ years, we thought it may be useful to identify who were the G1 licensees and what they produced.
Licensees have been identified from official Hasbro marketing material from the years 1984 to 1986. Links to advertising has been added where possible and links to merchandise from photos provided by collectors. Thank you to everyone that has contributed!
Knowing is half the battle, if you know more or would like to contribute we would appreciate hearing from you.
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United States (1984 - 1986)
Aladdin Industries were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
Lunch Boxes and Thermos
- 1984 (Year 1) Artwork
- 1986 (Year 3) Artwork (Plastic / Metal)
- 1988 (Year 5) Artwork
- Melamine Plate and Mug set
- School Lunch Pack (Thermos included)
American Publishing Corp was a licensee from 1984 to 1986.
Jigsaw Puzzles - 125 / 200 piece - Season 1 boxart
Kid Wiz Sliding Puzzles
Magnetix Puzzle
Presto-Magix Transfers
Stick n' Lift
Arrow Industries Inc was a licensee from 1984 to 1985.
Avalon Industries were only listed as a licnessee in 1986. For an unknown reason Hasbro repackaged their Paint/Pencil by Number sets with the Avalon branding removed. This does make the Avalon sets much harder to find.
Aviva was a Licensee for only 1985.
Ballatine Books was a licensee from 1985 to 1986.
Find Your Fate Junior - Individual Books
- Dinobots Strike Back
- Battle Drive
- Attack of the Insecticons
- Earthquake
- Desert Flight
- Decepticon Poison
- Autobot Alert!
- Project Brain Drain
- The Invisibility Factor
- Find Your Fate Junior - Box Set (Books 1 - 6)
BBC International was a licensee from 1984 to 1986.
Shoes - Laced
- Blue with lenticular Megatron
- Dark Blue with lenticular Sunstreaker
- Brown with lenticular Sunstreaker
- Black with lenticular Optimus Prime
Shoes (Joggers) - Velcro
- Black with lenticular Megatron
- Blue with lenticular Megatron
- Black with lenticular Migrage
- Blue with lenticular Mirage
- Grey with lenticular Mirage
Shoes (Joggers) - Laced
- Black with Slag image.
Boots
- Optimus Prime Leather Boots
- Megatron Leather Boots
- Galvatron Snow Boots
- Ultra Magnus Snow Boots
Shoe Boxes
- Mirage Box (With vs without shoe image)
- Omega Supreme Box
- Season 1 Characters Box
- Ultra Magnus Regular Box / Square Box with handles.
Slipper Socks
- Bluestreak Slipper socks
- Starscream Slipper socks
- Sock-Top Slipper - Optimus Prime
Butterfly Originals was a licensee from 1985 to 1986. Manu of the products packaging denotes Spindex, which was the distributer.
Erasers
- School Study Set
- Pencil Set (4)
- Pencil Sharpner
- Pencil Toppers
- Pop-a-Point Crayons and Pencils
Cheinco was a licensee in 1985 and 1986
Coleco were licensees from 1984 to 1986
- Power Cycle - Youtube Advert
- Poly Pool - Trade Advert
Collegeville Flag and Manufacturing Company was a licensee between 1984 and 1986. They continuted to produce transformers costumes into 1987.
Face Lift Masks
- Metroplex
- Silverbolt
- Superion
- Ultra Magnus
Halloween Costumes - Hanger or Boxed
- Megatron (Early Release Box Variant)
- Metroplex
- Optimus Prime
- Silverbolt
- Snarl (Dynabot)
- Superion
- Topspin
- Ultra Magnus
Halloween - Trick or Treat Bags
- Battle Scene
- Superion
1986 Collegeville Catalog - courtsey of plaidstallions.com
Colorforms was a licensee form 1984-1986.
Lazer Blazers
- 3-D holographic buttons - (Optimus / Megatron)
- 3-D holographic stickers - Youtube Advert
Coolux Inc appeared in tranformers marketing material in 1985 only, they were a company that imported plush toys but ceased to exist in 1989. We have not been able to attribute any merchandise to Coolux.
Contact us if you know more.
Crest Apparel / Sandpiper were Licensees in 1984 through 1986.
Swimwear
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
Crowd Caps were licensees in 1984.
- Painters hats - Autobot / Decepticon
Datasoft were listed as a licensee in 1985 transformers marketing material. Datasoft primarily published video games, based on licenses from movies and TV shows as well as original games. Based on the transformers video games that were released in 1986 it appears Hasbro decided a different licensee could better meet their demand for a product in the video game market.
Datasoft appear to have gone bankrupt in 1987 or 1988. Contact Us if you know more!
Diamond Toys were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
Switchable Stickerables
TFTM Sticker Book
- Sticker Fun (Album + 7 Packets)
- Play & Activity (Album + 10 Packets) Red Packing / Yellow Packaging
DuCair Bioessence Inc was a licensee from 1985 to 1986.
- Bubble Bath (Optimus Prime bottle)
- Locker Room Set
- Soap Dish (Skywarp)
- Sponge Set
Durham Industries were licensees 1984-1986.
Ero Industries were licensees 1984 to 1986.
- Slumber Bag
- Slumber Mate (To store the slumber bag)
- Play Tent (Optimus Prime / Starscream image).
- Vehicle Character Play Tent (Optimus Prime)
Extra Special were licensees from 1984 to 1986. In the 1984 marketing material they were listed in the paper products / stationary items. However as yet we cannot attribute any transformers merchandise to them. Extra Special did manufacture porcelin items for both My Little Pony and the Cabbage Patch toy lines.
Contact us if you know more!!
Family Home Entertainment was a licensee from 1985 to 1986. f.h.e continued to release licensed records into 1987
Hasbro were also able to leverage their existing products with transformers branding to take advantage of their popularity.
Color-Vue Pencil by Number
Paint by Number
Pencil by Number
- Megatron
- Starscream
Avalon were the orignal licensees of the Paint/Pencil by number sets, these were repacked into Hasbro branded packaging for some reason. Hasbro did produce a significant number of other Paint/Pencil by number sets, see more at the paint by number museum.
HG Toys were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
- 36'' Bop Bag
- Air Jet
- Autobot Accessories Set
- Autobot Dress Up Set
- Beach Bucket with spade
- Bubble Bots - Soundwave
Clip 'N' Sip
- Optimus prime
- Wheeljack
Clip On
- Jetfire
- Soundwave
- Starscream
- Wheeljack
- Coin Bank - Thrust
- Decepto Pack - 1984 version, 1985 version
- Dinobot take apart stamp
- Door Chime - Wheeljack
- TV Lounge In - Starscream
- Parabot
Roller Stamps
- Jazz (Packgaing variants - character art, no character art)
- Thrust
Stamp Bots (Packaging variants - 413, 2-413)
- Jazz
- Optimus Prime
- Starscream
- Wheeljack
- Deluxe Stamp Bots Set
- Activity Center - Carry case
- Sandbot 6 in 1 - Red Lid/Blue and Blue Lid/Red variants
- Three in one playhouse - Starscream tent
- Zipper Clip - Starscream / Wheeljack
Hi-Flier were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
Keel Kites - Trade advert (courtesy of 3D Joes)
- Dragon Kite - Kickback
- Octopus Kite - Snarl
Hoyle Products were licensees from 1985 to 1986.
- Sticker Calendar - 1986
Imaginings 3 were licensees from 1985 - 1986.
- Back Pack - Mega Action Picture (lenticular image)- Black, Grey, Red
- Back Pack / Bike Bag - Smokescreen
- Back Pack - Heavy Duty - Mixmaster
- Belt pouch - Ravage - Grey, Red variants
- Barrel Shaped Gym Bag - Ramjet / Smokescreen
- Gym Bag - (Also Barrel shaped) Mega Action Picture (lenticular image) - Black, Red, Grey variants
- Lenticular Backpack - Black w red trim, Black w blue trim. (Straight logo).
- Suitcase - Grey / Black
Suitcase (briefcase type)
Wallet - Magic Action Picture (lenticular image)
- Optimus Prime
- Ramjet
- Ravage
- Smokescreen
Wallet - Organiser
- Mixmaster
- Snarl
IJE Publishing, Inc. Kid Stuff Records were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
- Attack Of The Decepticons - Long playing cassette
- Attack Of The Decepticons - Record
Deluxe Talking Storybooks (Cassettes)
- Jaws of Terror
- Satellite of Doom
- Slaves of the Insecticons
- Storms of Destruction
- The Battle for Cybertron
- The Great Car Rally
- The Lightning-Catch of the Autobots
- When Continents Collide
Listen'n Look Book (Hardcover books)
Story Books with Records
- Satellite of Doom
- Storms of Destruction
- The Battle For Cybertron
- The Great Car Rally
- When Continents Collide
Story Books Gift Pack
- Optimus Prime
- Ultra Magnus
- Storage Tote (Records and Books)
- Storage Tote (Cassettes and Books)
M&D Balloons were licensees in 1985.
Mylar Ballons
In 2000 M&D Balloons were acquired by American Greetings. During 2002, Amscan acquired M&D Balloons from American Greetings.
Marshallan Products were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
Dinner Trays
- Season 1 Artwork (small / large)
- Season 3 Artwork (small / large)
Marvel Books were licensees from 1984-1986.
Coloring Books
- A Message From Outer Space
- Battle at Oil Valley
- Bumblebee To The Rescue!
- Bumblebee's Dangerous Mission
- Decepticon Patrol
- Forest Rescue Mission
- Hot Rod's Escape
- Invasion of the Decepticon Camp
- Search For Treasure Under The Sea
- Summertime Coloring Book
- Super-Size Coloring Books - Autobot Spy in the Sky
- The Autobot Smasher!
- The Big Book of Coloring Fun
- The Deadly Fuel Shortage
- The Lost Treasure of Cybertron
Activity Books
- Punch-Out Book
- Stamp Books - Heroic Autobots/Evil Decepticons
Story Books (Big Looker Softcovers)
- Car Show Blow Up
- Decepticon Hijack
- Insecticon Attack!
- The Battle For Cybertron
- The Great Car Rally
- The Story Of Wheelie, The Wild Boy Of Quintesson
Story Books (Hardcovers)
Sticker Adventures Books
- Battle on the Junk Planet
- Galvatron Attacks
- Return to Cybertron
- Revenge of the Decepticons
Marvel Comic group prduced the transformers comics from 1984 - 1986 (and beyond!!!).
- The Transformers, monthly comic book series.
Meritus Industries was a licensee from 1985 to 1986.
- Lamp - Optimus Prime
- Nite Lite
Nasta Industies. Inc were licensees from 1984 to 1986
- AM Personal Wrist Radio
- AM Radio (Freedom Fighter)
- AM Radio & Headset (Enemy)
- AM Wireless Microphone (Megatron)
- Electronic Voice Changer (Enemy)
- Electronic Voice Changer Helmet
- Electronic Voice Synthesizer (Ultra Magnus Boxed/Carded)
- Mini Headset Radio
- Pulsating Light AM Radio (Ultra Magnus)
- Repair Kit (Contents)
- Robot AM Radio
- Sunglasses
- Tech Specometer Eleven
- Tooth Brush - Ultra Magnus
- Two Way Intercom
National Latex was a licensee from 1984 to 1986.
- Balloons - 14"
- Inflatable Punch Ball
- Rubber Balls - Grey, Green, White
National Sporting Goods were licensees from 1985-1986
Nelsonic Industries was a licensee in 1985 and 1986.
Nelsonic produced numerous toy-themed wrist-watches during their existence, often targeting younger audiences with likenesses of characters from popular franchises such as Barbie, the Ghostbusters, and Mario. Nelsonic became notable during the early mid 1980s for being the first electronics company in the United States to produce game-watches, multi-purpose electronic devices capable of functioning as both a time-piece and as a typically electronic game.
Did Nelsonic industries create and produce the mailway Time Warrior watch?
There was a Smokescreen watch that was released in the UK with House Martin packaging, was House Martin simply a distributer and the watches came from Nelsonic Industries? Contact Us if you know more!
Panosh Place is best known for the voltron line of toys, they were founded in 1984, and the company filed for bankruptcy in October 1987.
Panosh Place is only listed as a licensee in 1984, so perhaps, once they got Voltron on board they discontinued any plans they had for producing transformers merchandise (Or maybe even Hasbro terminated the agreement). Do you know more? Contact Us!
Pilgrim Sportswear was a licensee from 1984 - 1986.
Puffy Figure Top (Dimension Weld TM)
- Optimus Prime
- Optimus Prime / Megatron
T-Shirts
- Slag (with other characters in background)
- Superion
Plymouth, Inc were licensees from 1985 to 1986
Book Covers / Portfolio Folders
- Jazz
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Metroplex - (Battle scene, left side)
Spiral Notepads (A6)
- Jazz
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Season 3 Artwork - Ultra Magnus
- Season 3 Artwork - Octane
Spiral Notebooks(A4)
- Jazz / Megatron / Optimus Prime
- Metroplex - Blue Border(Battle scene, left side)
- Metroplex - Orange Border(Battle scene, left side)
Pyramid Belt Company were licensees from 1985 to 1986. Manafacturing stamps tags listed them as Pyramid Industries Inc.
Belts
- Autobot / Deception (with prowl buckle accessory)
- Megatron - Lenticular Buckle
- Optimus Prime - Lenticular Buckle
Knitted Wool Hat
- Optimus Prime / Megatron - Blue / Grey
- Optimus Prime / Megatron - Red / Grey
- Optimus Prime / Megatron - Blue / Red /Black
- Ultra Magnus - Red / Yellow
Ear Muffs
Mittens and Gloves
- Megatron - Blue, Dark Blue, Red
- Optimus Prime - Blue, Dark Blue, Red
- Ultra Magnus(Lenticular) - Black, Grey
Pyramid Industries were also licensees for other brands such as Go Bots, Pound Puppies and later Simpsons.
Revell were first listed as a licensee in mid 1985 through 1986. The 1985 Revell Catalog shows some transformers model kits (Painted diaclone model kits) of Jetfire, Sunstreaker, Red Alert and Roadbuster(Mugen Calibur colors). We know they got to the prototype stage, as can be seen in the catalog, however that appears as far as they progressed.
Knowing is half the battle, if you know more please contact us!
Riegel Textile Corp was a licemsee from 1985 to 1986.
Blanket Sleeper (Onesie)
- Jazz
- Optimus Prime / Jazz
- Smokescreen
Roth American was a licensee from 1985 - 1986.
- Toy Cart - (Push'em cart). Colorised Advert by The Roboplastic Apocalypse
Known today by the brand Russell Athletic, Russell Corp was a licensee in 1986.
Likely producing clothing - perhaps boys sweatshirts/pants sets - unfortunatly we havnt been able to confirm exactly what transformers branded items were produced.
Do you know more? - Contact us!
Sports Graphics were licensees in 1986.
- Snack Pack
Springs Industries were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
Beach Towels
Bed Spreads
- Season 1 characters
- Season 3 characters
Curtains
- Season 1 characters
- Season 3 characters
- Hide N Sleep Tent (Box/Tent variants)
- Sheet Set (Flat Sheet, Fitted Sheet, Pillow slip) - twin size
- Polyester Blanket
Stuart Hall was listed as a new licensee in June 1984, however they did not appear on any other marketing material in 1985. There has been no merchandise linked directly to them as yet. Do you know more? Contact Us!
Sunbow productions were listed as licensees from 1984 - 1986, their involvement continued into 1987.
- Animated Television Program
Swell-Wear Industries were licensees from 1985 to 1986.
Rain Boots
Rain Coat
Synergistics Research Corp was a licensee from 1984 to 1986.
Giant Ball Dart Game
- Battle scene
- Hound
- Optimus Prime
Tara Toy Corp were licensees from 1984 - 1986. Trade Advert.
- Carry Case
- Collectors Showcase
Jumbo Collectors case
- Season 1 Artwork
- TFTM artwork
The Toy Store Ltd were licensees in 1985 and 1986, however we have yet to attribute any specifc merchanise to them.
They did produce a pen light for Voltron and were also licencees for Thundercats. Do you know more? Contact us!
Tyco were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
- Electric Racing - Youtube Advert
Electric Racing - Additional/replacement car
- Natron (Autobot) - The white one
- Freezon (Decepticon) - The red one
- Electric train and battle set - Youtube Advert
Union Underwear were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
- Funpals underwear
- Underoos underwear
Various Underoos and funpals adverts
Fruit of the Loom licensed its brands (underoos and funpals) to makers of finished clothing products. Allowing selling of Fruit of the Loom products by the Union Underwear Company.
Unique Industries were licensees from 1984 to 1986.
Party Favors
Tablewear and Supplementaries
- Blowouts - Thundercracker
- Candy Cups - Prowl / Skywarp
- Candy Cake Decorations
- Cups (8 pack)
- Giftwrap - Roll / Sheets / Set
- Honeycomb Centerpiece
- Invitations (8 pack)
- Loot Bags
- Lunch Bags (25 pack)
- Napkins - Beverage (16 Pack)
- Napkins - Luncheon (16 pack)
- Numeral Candles - Optimus Prime / Skywarp
- Party Balloons (6 Big 15")
- Party Hats - Skywarp
- Party Horns - Soundwave
- Party Pak for 8
- Plates - (8 pack) 9 Inch and 6 3/4 inch sizes
- Tablecovers
Universal Industries were licensees from 1985 to 1986.
Caps
- Astrotrain
- Blitzwing
- Kickback
- Megatron
- Omega Supreme - without lineart, with lineart.
- Optimus Prime
- Perceptor
- Soundwave
- Slag
- Snarl
- Transformers - Autobot
- Ultra Magnus
Caps (Glow in the dark)
Universal Industries, Inc. "We cover the world" trademark was active from September 1985 (So any caps with this motto on the label are dated after this) (Further, R.O.C indicates Republic of China, so made in Taiwan R.O.C).
Viewmaster were licensees from 1985 to 1986.
- Giftset Box - 3D Viewer and 3 Reels
- Talking View Master Album and 3 cartridges
- Viewmaster Reels - 3 Reels (Carded)
Viewmaster Showbeam Projector
- Showbeam Additional Cartridge
- Showbeam Advert - YouTube
Warren Paper Products were licensees 1984 to 1986.
Puzzles - 3D stand Up
Western Graphics were licensees from 1985 to 1986
- Transformers Promotional Posters.
Western Publishing Co were licensees from 1985 to 1986.
- Magic Slate
Wormser Co was a licensee from 1984 - 1986.
Bathrobes
- Jumpstarter
- Optimus Prime
- Slag
- Sunstreaker
- Tracks
Fleece (tracksuit)
- Optimus Prime (Blue - poster image)
- Optimus Prime (Black)
Pajamas (Mostly Glow in the dark, robot mode on one side / vehicle mode the other)
- Devastator
- Jazz
- Kickback
- Long haul
- Optimus Prime (Prime is front on)
- Optimus Prime (Prime is side on, left hand holding gun)
- Slag
- Soundwave (Costume design)
- Snarl
- Tracks
- Perceptor
- Thundercracker
- Twin Twist
- Ultra Magnus (Buh-roomm!)
- Ultra Magnus (Robot mode)
- Warpath
Pajamas (Footed)
- Beachcomber
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime (Prime has left arm up)
Promotional Tie In Merchandise
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Beatrice Hunt Wesson
Beatrice Hunt Wesson - Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Hunts Snack Pack Pudding
- Movie Poster
- School Folders
- Cyclonus
- Hot Rod
- Ultra Magnus
- Wreck Gar
-
HiC fruit drinks
HiC fruit drinks by Minute Maid.
- Battle in the Desert Valley Poster Calendar (With stickers) 9" x 36"
- Hologram sticker - 6" x 6"
-
Ziploc - Sandwich Bags
Ziploc
- Giant Rodimus Prime iron-on
- Mini iron Ons
- Blurr
- Cyclonus
- Galvatron
- Hot Rod
- Kup
- Springer
- Ultra Magnus
- Wreck-Gar
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Campbells Soup - Spaghetti-o's
Campbells Soup - Spaghetti-o's
- Poster - Battle Scene 1986
- Tumbers
- Devastator
- Omega Supreme
- Superion
- Ultra Magnus
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P&G - Bounce fabric softener / Coast soap
Proctor and Gambles Bounce fabric softener / Coast soap
- Tumbler cups
- Megatron/Starscream
- Optimus Prime/Sunstreaker
Promotional also included mailin for Camshaft (expires June 1, 1985)
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Frito Lay - Variety Pack / Cheese Chooser's
Frito Lay - Variety Pack / Cheese Chooser's
- The Power Struggle poster 17" x 22"
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Ralston Purina - Cookie-Crisp Cereal
Ralston Purina - Cookie-Crisp Cereal
- Action motion / Lenticular Stickers