The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge

Posted by El Duque Oct 29, 2012 at 9:34pm CDT 20,767 views

Toy News

View Discussion Sign in or Join to reply

After a decisive 2nd round victory over My Little Pony our beloved transforming alien robots have moved on round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge. Round 3 brings an even tougher and very familiar challenger in G.I. Joe. The two franchises have been cozy and intertwined for years, but let's go ahead and show the Joes what's up!

Click here to vote!

Re: Transformers Featured In Mensa's Bracket Challenge

Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4

The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.

G.I. Joe
1980-Present - Seed 1

We know-the original figures came out long before 1981. To us, though, those were mostly just dolls. The line was relaunched in 1982, and the fighters were shrunk, turned into molded plastic, and had flexible arms, legs, and torsos-a major improvement. Soon, there was a whole line of vehicles and accessories to buy, and the brand spawned a successful TV show and movie (save your money). And don't worry, we, too, lost the weapons within days.

More Bots. More News. More Awesome.

New Transformers Reveals at SDCC 2025 Include Titan AOE Grimlock, 2 Primes, Big Convoy and More

1 hour ago 479 views

Masters of the Universe x Transformers Crossover Figures Revealed at SDCC

5 hours ago 604 views

Void Rivals #21, Spawn Universe, Batman, Feral #14, Facsimiles and more at the Seibertron Store

16 hours ago 489 views

New Galleries: Transformers BotBots Series 2

17 hours ago 601 views

Transformers Armada Nemesis Prime with Star Saber Revealed at SDCC 2025

1 day 7h ago 2,060 views

Hot Wheels x Transformers Twin Mill Official Images

Jul 23, 2025 2,868 views

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by TulioDude Oct 29, 2012

Go Transformers! :michaelbay:

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by The_VII Oct 29, 2012

This will be tough. As a kid, I was more G.I. Joe than I was Transformers. But Transformers always had a place in my heart. Through time, I can definitely say The Transformers have fared better, especially after the release of their live action movies. I might still have to go with Joes on this one, though. They were a great, and thorough, and fully detailed toyline. As Transformers went on, their workmanship got worse. G.I. Joe got better. And more ambitious. YO JOE!!!

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Arctorro Oct 30, 2012

Voted.

This looks like it'll be a tough one. Hope Transformers can win it!

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by PrymeStriker Oct 30, 2012

Sheesh. This is going to be confusing.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Autobot032 Oct 30, 2012

No confusion, here. Transformers, all the way.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Anonymous Oct 30, 2012

Autobot032 wrote:No confusion, here. Transformers, all the way.

Ditto!

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Manterax Prime Oct 30, 2012

MLP lost? YEAH!!!!! This one however is going to be close. Whereas I'm totally voting for the bots, the Joes were recently given the title of #1 toyline of ALL TIME out of a list of the top 100 toylines. MLP didn't even make the top 20. Take that as you will.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by XDMan Oct 30, 2012

TRANSFORMERS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!! [size=200]

[/size]

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Deathsanras Oct 31, 2012

Sentient transforming robots from space in interplanetary adventures vs glorified army men?

No contest.

But enough about the GoBots - Transformers was far superior to them.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by KNM2012 Oct 31, 2012

On a side note, the first time the two met up...

...G.I. Joe killed off Bumblebee. :DANCE:

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Stockade Oct 31, 2012

As much as I'm a big Transformers guy as the next die hard fan, but I have to go with GI Joe! yeah its 3 3/4 army guys with LARGE and sometime odd aircraft and vehicles, but at least some could float, Glide and so on. Plus, not many companies back then made a HUGE play sets that varied from 3 feet wide to 7 feet long! Hence the Cobra Terror Drome and the USS Flagg!!! Plus after Transformers: The Movie in the mid 80's I felt the direction for Transformers was off track, really didn't care for the headmaster and targetmasters that Hasbro had to offer, I mean I have some, but I know GI joe was a solid hit during those era. I know there will be friction between Joe and Transformers, and even now Joe is hitting a brick wall while Joe line is sinking and Hasbro better get their head on straight to save this line and hopefully it goes on for the next 50 years or more! I know Transformers will be there, just like GI Joe will be there as well, but Starwars is the real winner here and will live on for many, many years and will continue with no end.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Nov 3, 2012

Even if I'm a brony, I'm glad MLP lost. The MLP toys cannot compete with anything.
For the second to last round, here's my choices and why:

--Lego. Many years of my childhood were around Lego. I can still enjoy them today.
--Mr Potato Head. I dont really care about it, but as a wee lad, I did have more fun with Potato rather than Sketch.

--Transformers. Should I really explain that one?
--RC cars. Because I'm a boy.

--Electric trains. I only had a cheap one as a child but the community is HUGE and it's a pretty big market for the adult hobbyist. Freezbie cannot dare to compare.
--Army Men. Somehow, I see the Hulahoop as a fad that died 40 years ago. So Army Men win by default.

--Ball. Sure, the box is a classic, but only the ball is a toy but also the main part of so many pro sports and games.
--Teddy Bear. While water guns are nice, they are just for summer. Every simgle chid that isnt born in misery or a super foreign culture had one in it's life. And the Teddy Bear is always loved by the child.

I'm looking forward to see what the final round will look like. It may look like the choices I made because I'm awesome that way.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Gurgintius Maximus Nov 4, 2012

You guys are just kidding about my little pony.......right?

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Sabrblade Nov 4, 2012

GiveMeSkyfire wrote:You guys are just kidding about my little pony.......right?

There is a difference.

"My Little Pony" = mostly meh

"My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" = That's where it's at.

But, as far as the toys go, anyone with eyes could tell that Transformers has alwasy had the superior toys.

And, what difference does it make? Transformers already won that round and rightfully so. G.I. Joe, however, will be a much bigger and more even challenge.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by El Duque Nov 15, 2012

The Transformers continue to power their way through the competition in Mensa's Bracket Challenge! After two more decisive victories in Rounds 3 and 4 against G.I. Joe and the RC Car we find ourselves in the final four going up against Lego. Click here to vote!

Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4

The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.

LEGO
1950-1980 - Seed 1

Yeah, we cheated. LEGO first came out of Denmark in 1949, but this heavyweight found its stride post-1950. What started as a simple building block toy has taken off to become a multi million dollar business. Today, kids can build giant Death Stars and Harry Potter castles with Lego kits. We still like the old-school pieces that inspired imagination and creation. Though we do like changing the hairpieces on today's figures. Genius.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Nov 15, 2012

Oh god... this will be a tough battle. I go with TF obviously, but Legos will be a very powerful opponent to beat.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by PrymeStriker Nov 15, 2012

It just got real. Transformers VS LEGO will be one tough race.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by King Kuuga Nov 15, 2012

I had to betray the fandom here and vote LEGOs. There is just SOOOOOOO much a kid can do with LEGO bricks if he (or she) has imagination. And who has more imagination than kids? I built some pretty cool things as a kid. Or at least I felt they were pretty cool, they might not hold up so well now. As much as I love Transformers, and the ingenuity of a toy that can turn from a robot into an animal (I was a kid during Beast Wars) or a vehicle is usually pretty awesome, LEGOs are literally whatever you want them to be. Please don't hate me.

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by El Duque Nov 15, 2012

That Bot wrote:I had to betray the fandom here and vote LEGOs. There is just SOOOOOOO much a kid can do with LEGO bricks if he (or she) has imagination. And who has more imagination than kids? I built some pretty cool things as a kid. Or at least I felt they were pretty cool, they might not hold up so well now. As much as I love Transformers, and the ingenuity of a toy that can turn from a robot into an animal (I was a kid during Beast Wars) or a vehicle is usually pretty awesome, LEGOs are literally whatever you want them to be. Please don't hate me.

Where's the ban hammer when I need it!

Re: The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge (view post)

Comment by Arctorro Nov 16, 2012

Voted for Transformers, naturally >:oP