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Today is recognized as the date in 1984 that Transformers was launched as a distinct property. Sure, the toys were all taken from other series (Diaclone, Microman, etc), and the comic was solicited as a 4 issue miniseries, but it managed to outlive its halting beginnings and last longer than most toylines.
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