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trebleshot · 10-04-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lody666

I am amazed at how little people know about toys

Thundercats actually predates both MOTU AND TF.

No. Technically, TC was created before TF, but not MOTU. But just to clear this up:

ThunderCats toy line: Created in 1983 and first marketed in 1984.
ThunderCats TV series: Created in 1982, but was not broadcast until 1985.
Masters of the Universe toy line: Created in 1981 and first marketed in 1982.
Masters of the Universe TV series: First broadcast in 1983.
Transformers G1 toy line: Molds created in 1981-1982, TF Brand created in 1983 and first marketed in 1984.
Transformers G1 TV series: First broadcast in 1984.

(Editor's note: above timeframes are all referencing U.S. release dates)

So those two years that TC had on TF were pretty meaningless as far as market impact and public awareness. And MOTU had TC beat by a year, no matter what way you look at it.

I'm not saying TC didn't have any impact, though. Its legacy is evident in the recent revival (and the minor fact that we have a sister site devoted to the franchise).

10-04-2012, 10:06 AM	#46
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by Lody666 I am amazed at how little people know about toys Thundercats actually predates both MOTU AND TF. No. Technically, TC was created before TF, but not MOTU. But just to clear this up: ThunderCats toy line: Created in 1983 and first marketed in 1984. ThunderCats TV series: Created in 1982, but was not broadcast until 1985. Masters of the Universe toy line: Created in 1981 and first marketed in 1982. Masters of the Universe TV series: First broadcast in 1983. Transformers G1 toy line: Molds created in 1981-1982, TF Brand created in 1983 and first marketed in 1984. Transformers G1 TV series: First broadcast in 1984. (Editor's note: above timeframes are all referencing U.S. release dates) So those two years that TC had on TF were pretty meaningless as far as market impact and public awareness. And MOTU had TC beat by a year, no matter what way you look at it. I'm not saying TC didn't have any impact, though. Its legacy is evident in the recent revival (and the minor fact that we have a sister site devoted to the franchise). __________________ Last edited by trebleshot; 10-04-2012 at 10:11 AM..