#GOBOT KNOCKOFF SERIES#

The GoBots were largely forgotten, even after Hasbro bought Tonka in 1991. The line limped into 1986 with a hastily-produced feature film, Battle of the Rock Lords, a commercial and critical flop that more or less signalled the end of the GoBots. Although the GoBots were cheaper and thus more desirable (at least for parents), the line was outdone by the Transformers, who sported descriptive bios, diverse transformations, and a massive cast.

While Challenge of the GoBots initially held up well against the initial onslaught of Transformers paraphernalia, the line began to flag in 1985. The only 'themes' to a faction are that anything that turns into a monstrous-looking robot or vehicle is a Renegade and their type of voice: the Guardians have booming, echoing voices while the Renegades have a more electronic sound to them. Likewise, there's no commonality of design within each faction. The characters, as well as the toys, have no identifying insignias or markings to indicate their allegiance, although it's clearly indicated on the packaging. GoBots have no clear divide between the two factions.

Other characters rotate in 'guest-star' roles. Cy-Kill, Cop-Tur and Crasher), who are virtually ever-present.

#GOBOT KNOCKOFF SERIES#

The series generally focuses on the 'lead' three robots from each faction (Leader-1, Turbo and Scooter vs.

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