Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us
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We have some more news about the upcoming Netflix documentary The Toys That Made Us, starting on December 22nd worldwide (wherever Netflix is present, we're told) - but only the first four episodes will be released on opening day! Each episode will last between 40 and 50 minutes, and focus on one of the eight franchises chosen by the show creators to illustrate the 1980s toys and their legacy to this day, from a predominantly US perspective.
The official Facebook page has uploaded a couple of shots to illustrate the series, in terms of items shown-off during the episodes and general promotion, and their official page over on Netflix has uploaded a trailer for the first half too, featuring Barbie, Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, and Star Wars. The other four, Lego, Hello Kitty, Star Trek and Transformers, will be released at a later date. Stay tuned to find out more - as we're obviously excited to have Seibertron himself feature in one of the episodes* in person!
*yes, the Hello Kitty one.
The official Facebook page has uploaded a couple of shots to illustrate the series, in terms of items shown-off during the episodes and general promotion, and their official page over on Netflix has uploaded a trailer for the first half too, featuring Barbie, Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, and Star Wars. The other four, Lego, Hello Kitty, Star Trek and Transformers, will be released at a later date. Stay tuned to find out more - as we're obviously excited to have Seibertron himself feature in one of the episodes* in person!
Here's our latest official artwork! Fun fact: Both of these vehicles are from the personal collection of Brian Volk-Weiss, the creator of #TTTMU! Don't miss the first four episodes, out 12/22 on Netflix!
*yes, the Hello Kitty one.
Credit(s): TTTMU Facebook
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Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1926677)
Posted by o.supreme on December 14th, 2017 @ 1:23pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 14th, 2017 @ 1:23pm CST
boo! j/k....Well I am a little disappointed, but I've noticed Netflix doing this a little more lately with other shows. They enable people to "binge", and then are slowly taking that away from them. Well while I personally collected MOTU, I am excited for that one. I never collected SW or GI Joe toys, but am heavy into the lore...I guess they wanted to save the best for last 
Just an educated guess which could be totally wrong, but I'll throw in my prediction for February to have the second round of 4 episodes available.
Just an educated guess which could be totally wrong, but I'll throw in my prediction for February to have the second round of 4 episodes available.
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Posted by Burn on December 22nd, 2017 @ 11:12pm CST
Posted by Burn on December 22nd, 2017 @ 11:12pm CST
Have watched the first four episodes, yes, even the Barbie one, and have thoroughly enjoyed them.
Thanks to this show, I've now convinced my partner to let me get a Skeletor as I've never had one. Who knows what I'll be able to get once the Transformers episode airs.
Thanks to this show, I've now convinced my partner to let me get a Skeletor as I've never had one. Who knows what I'll be able to get once the Transformers episode airs.
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Posted by Va'al on December 23rd, 2017 @ 12:59am CST
Posted by Va'al on December 23rd, 2017 @ 12:59am CST
Via the official Facebook page for The Toys That Made Us, the eight part documentary on the leading brands and franchises in the 1980s (mostly in the US, but somewhat globally too), we now have confirmation that the first four episodes have been released for streaming on Netflix!
As a reminder, the first half of the series focuses on Star Wars, Barbie, GI Joe and Masters of the Universe - Transformers will be part of the latter four episodes, to be released soon. Can't wait still? Take a look at both the trailer for the series, and some quick answers from show creator Brian Volk-Weiss about the rationale behind the interviews and features (focusing on the example of Optimus Prime), including the ones that led Seibertron himself into the show! Are you watching? Have you watched it? Let us know in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
As a reminder, the first half of the series focuses on Star Wars, Barbie, GI Joe and Masters of the Universe - Transformers will be part of the latter four episodes, to be released soon. Can't wait still? Take a look at both the trailer for the series, and some quick answers from show creator Brian Volk-Weiss about the rationale behind the interviews and features (focusing on the example of Optimus Prime), including the ones that led Seibertron himself into the show! Are you watching? Have you watched it? Let us know in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
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Posted by no-one on December 23rd, 2017 @ 8:41am CST
Posted by no-one on December 23rd, 2017 @ 8:41am CST
Watched the first two episodes last night. We enjoyed the format and got our learn on. I was hoping for more in depth looks at various collections though. Still a very enjoyable fun documentary series and I can't wait for a peek at certain site owners collection!
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Posted by Cobotron on December 23rd, 2017 @ 10:00am CST
Posted by Cobotron on December 23rd, 2017 @ 10:00am CST
Just watched the first one, Star Wars, and really liked it. I can tell this whole seres is gonna rum ta tum tum on my nostalgia drum. I played with all these toys in my youth. AND BEYOND. Even ol Barb when in a pinch.
Loved the Professor of The Sociology of Star Wars' spiel on the human need to touch or hold something physical that represents something intangible. He compared it to physical religious objects bringing people closer to their beliefs. Brought me comfort in a time I'm doubting my collecting habits.
Excited to watch more. Especially Transformers.
Loved the Professor of The Sociology of Star Wars' spiel on the human need to touch or hold something physical that represents something intangible. He compared it to physical religious objects bringing people closer to their beliefs. Brought me comfort in a time I'm doubting my collecting habits.
Excited to watch more. Especially Transformers.
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Posted by Burn on December 23rd, 2017 @ 5:31pm CST
Same, but when you stop and think about it, that's not what the series is about, it's the history of the toy lines. Seeing a collection (like Rancho Obi-Wan) is an added bonus.
Like that weird naked chick on the seat behind the former Mattel boss.
Posted by Burn on December 23rd, 2017 @ 5:31pm CST
carytheone wrote:I was hoping for more in depth looks at various collections though.
Same, but when you stop and think about it, that's not what the series is about, it's the history of the toy lines. Seeing a collection (like Rancho Obi-Wan) is an added bonus.
Like that weird naked chick on the seat behind the former Mattel boss.
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Posted by no-one on December 23rd, 2017 @ 7:48pm CST
No but you're right, a history lesson was better than just a walk through someone's collection. It wasn't just a history lesson, but a how these things came to be and what it took to make them a reality.
I just literally finished episode 4. Good times. He-Man was great but all the GI Joe feels. I forgot just how deep I was in Joe.
Been a fun ride and I'm totally stoked for the rest... hurry up Netflix!
Posted by no-one on December 23rd, 2017 @ 7:48pm CST
Yeah, no shit. We've been scratching our head trying to figure out just what the hell is that?Burn wrote:Like that weird naked chick on the seat behind the former Mattel boss.
No but you're right, a history lesson was better than just a walk through someone's collection. It wasn't just a history lesson, but a how these things came to be and what it took to make them a reality.
I just literally finished episode 4. Good times. He-Man was great but all the GI Joe feels. I forgot just how deep I was in Joe.
Been a fun ride and I'm totally stoked for the rest... hurry up Netflix!
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Posted by Burn on December 23rd, 2017 @ 8:42pm CST
I don't know how big Joe was in Australia back then, I know I don't recall seeing them.
He-Man? Yeah, we had plenty of He-Man!
I think the best parts were how the designers came up with some of the figures, with a number of them being done through kitbashing!
Posted by Burn on December 23rd, 2017 @ 8:42pm CST
carytheone wrote:I just literally finished episode 4. Good times. He-Man was great but all the GI Joe feels. I forgot just how deep I was in Joe.
I don't know how big Joe was in Australia back then, I know I don't recall seeing them.
He-Man? Yeah, we had plenty of He-Man!
I think the best parts were how the designers came up with some of the figures, with a number of them being done through kitbashing!
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Posted by Cobotron on December 23rd, 2017 @ 9:41pm CST
'Cause, you know. G.I. Joe "A Real American Hero".
Posted by Cobotron on December 23rd, 2017 @ 9:41pm CST
I would think you guys would have more likely had Action Man, no?Burn wrote:carytheone wrote:I just literally finished episode 4. Good times. He-Man was great but all the GI Joe feels. I forgot just how deep I was in Joe.
I don't know how big Joe was in Australia back then, I know I don't recall seeing them.
'Cause, you know. G.I. Joe "A Real American Hero".
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Posted by ImAWalkingCorpse on December 24th, 2017 @ 3:23am CST
Posted by ImAWalkingCorpse on December 24th, 2017 @ 3:23am CST
I watched the GI Joe one, I knew a lot about them, but I learned some stuff.
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Posted by Burn on December 24th, 2017 @ 5:49am CST
Action Man (the greatest hero of them all), yes, but he was more a 90's thing.
I really can't recall seeing them in store around here. Star Wars, He-Man, Transformers definitely. My first real exposure to G.I. Joe was the Action Force comics that were backups to the Transformers UK comics.
Posted by Burn on December 24th, 2017 @ 5:49am CST
Cobotron wrote:I would think you guys would have more likely had Action Man, no?Burn wrote:carytheone wrote:I just literally finished episode 4. Good times. He-Man was great but all the GI Joe feels. I forgot just how deep I was in Joe.
I don't know how big Joe was in Australia back then, I know I don't recall seeing them.
'Cause, you know. G.I. Joe "A Real American Hero".
Action Man (the greatest hero of them all), yes, but he was more a 90's thing.
I really can't recall seeing them in store around here. Star Wars, He-Man, Transformers definitely. My first real exposure to G.I. Joe was the Action Force comics that were backups to the Transformers UK comics.
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Posted by no-one on December 24th, 2017 @ 7:42am CST
Posted by no-one on December 24th, 2017 @ 7:42am CST
Here's an interesting read, an interview with the creator.
https://www.inverse.com/article/39590-t ... -interview
https://www.inverse.com/article/39590-t ... -interview
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Posted by ScottyP on December 24th, 2017 @ 8:25am CST
Posted by ScottyP on December 24th, 2017 @ 8:25am CST
I think the best part of the first four episodes was the milquetoast former Kenner lawyer.
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Posted by Cobotron on December 24th, 2017 @ 8:55am CST
I finished the other 3 episodes, and saw what you guys are talking about. My best assessment of the "object" is that it appears to be, and I use the term loosely, "art". 
Really enjoyed the whole series so far. Just cool and fun insight into all those toys I spent hours of my childhood free time pouring my imagination into. Neat insights into the industry too. The toy industry is so crazy cut throat!
And yeah Scotty, that Kenner lawyer was great!
Posted by Cobotron on December 24th, 2017 @ 8:55am CST
carytheone wrote:Yeah, no ****. We've been scratching our head trying to figure out just what the hell is that?Burn wrote:Like that weird naked chick on the seat behind the former Mattel boss.
I finished the other 3 episodes, and saw what you guys are talking about. My best assessment of the "object" is that it appears to be, and I use the term loosely, "art". Really enjoyed the whole series so far. Just cool and fun insight into all those toys I spent hours of my childhood free time pouring my imagination into. Neat insights into the industry too. The toy industry is so crazy cut throat!
And yeah Scotty, that Kenner lawyer was great!
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Posted by no-one on December 24th, 2017 @ 9:08am CST
GI Joe was the best for me.
That lawyer was the real hero and I love how much he hated the new deal with Lucas, I mean he could barely even look at it
Posted by no-one on December 24th, 2017 @ 9:08am CST
Yeah I would assume art, but I also think it is supposed to be or look like the VP. I mean it's eye catching and someone wanted it in the background.Cobotron wrote:carytheone wrote:Yeah, no ****. We've been scratching our head trying to figure out just what the hell is that?Burn wrote:Like that weird naked chick on the seat behind the former Mattel boss.
GI Joe was the best for me.
That lawyer was the real hero and I love how much he hated the new deal with Lucas, I mean he could barely even look at it
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Posted by ScottyP on December 24th, 2017 @ 11:40am CST
Posted by ScottyP on December 24th, 2017 @ 11:40am CST
I really enjoyed the story about how Battle Cat came to be as well during the MotU episode. "F-- it, put a saddle on it."
Although what I feel like I learned about MotU is that some clueless dudes at Mattel, each of them a varying degree of terrible in some way, bs'd their way into the whole thing on accident. Fun to listen to the stories but none of those guys came across as someone I'd want to be friends with - although I do realize the producers could have made that happen on purpose through the magic of editing so don't take me too seriously/don't assume I'm just hatin' on MotU
Although what I feel like I learned about MotU is that some clueless dudes at Mattel, each of them a varying degree of terrible in some way, bs'd their way into the whole thing on accident. Fun to listen to the stories but none of those guys came across as someone I'd want to be friends with - although I do realize the producers could have made that happen on purpose through the magic of editing so don't take me too seriously/don't assume I'm just hatin' on MotU
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Posted by Cobotron on December 24th, 2017 @ 12:42pm CST
Yeah! That was hilarious. And they did seem like a bunch of jerkies that fell bass ackwards into a pile of gold.
The MOTU episode really hit my feels. Around new years I'm headed back to Mom's house, and helping her start the arduous process of trimming down the stuff in her house in an effort to move her closer to me and my fam. On the To-Do list is, head to the attic and go through the toys that are up there. I'm really looking forward to reclaiming my MOTU collection now!
There's a shirt-ton of Joes up there too, but.... man, I have a tale of Joe toys that is just TLDR.
Posted by Cobotron on December 24th, 2017 @ 12:42pm CST
ScottyP wrote:I really enjoyed the story about how Battle Cat came to be as well during the MotU episode. "F-- it, put a saddle on it."
Yeah! That was hilarious. And they did seem like a bunch of jerkies that fell bass ackwards into a pile of gold.
The MOTU episode really hit my feels. Around new years I'm headed back to Mom's house, and helping her start the arduous process of trimming down the stuff in her house in an effort to move her closer to me and my fam. On the To-Do list is, head to the attic and go through the toys that are up there. I'm really looking forward to reclaiming my MOTU collection now!
There's a shirt-ton of Joes up there too, but.... man, I have a tale of Joe toys that is just TLDR.
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Posted by Burn on December 24th, 2017 @ 4:30pm CST
Hopefully they're in one piece.
When I grabbed mine last year, a couple of them had the bands split that connected the legs to the waist.
Posted by Burn on December 24th, 2017 @ 4:30pm CST
Cobotron wrote:I'm really looking forward to reclaiming my MOTU collection now!
Hopefully they're in one piece.
When I grabbed mine last year, a couple of them had the bands split that connected the legs to the waist.
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Posted by o.supreme on December 26th, 2017 @ 9:51am CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 26th, 2017 @ 9:51am CST
I found watching these with my kids was a little awkward at times though. The Mattel guys for MOTU cursed up a storm. Also my 12 year old daughter wanted to watch the Barbie one, so we got a few minuets in, and...well...lets just say I had to do a lot of parental explaining...jeez I never knew Barbie's history was so ....*unwholesome* anyway...
Of course I've never been interested in girl toys, for obvious reasons, but I do recall the "Barbie and the Rockers" release in the late 80's and felt it was a complete rip-off taking advantage of Jem (the opposite of how it was portrayed in the documentary...) I guess perception really Is reality for some people heh...
I cant wait for the Transformers and the remainder of the episodes to be released.
Of course I've never been interested in girl toys, for obvious reasons, but I do recall the "Barbie and the Rockers" release in the late 80's and felt it was a complete rip-off taking advantage of Jem (the opposite of how it was portrayed in the documentary...) I guess perception really Is reality for some people heh...
I cant wait for the Transformers and the remainder of the episodes to be released.
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Posted by Va'al on January 3rd, 2018 @ 5:42am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 3rd, 2018 @ 5:42am CST
For those of you keeping tabs, or just wondering about the new Netflix series The Toys That Made Us - focusing on eight toy brands that made a big impact in the 80s and their legacy - we have a small update from the official series' Facebook page.
The Transformers episode, which along with with Star Trek, LEGO, Hello Kitty will form the second half of season one, is currently in post-production - and will feature not only our very own Seibertron / Ryan Yzquierdo, but also movie director Michael Bay, and a whole roster of Transformers-related people, such as Cullen, Budiansky, and more! Additionally, we have an interview with show creator Brian Volk-Weiss explaining more in detail his intention with the show, and how he chose what he did for the series, courtesy of Fatherly. Stay with Seibertron.com to find out more about the actual release date of the next four episodes, and read an extract of the interview below!
The Transformers episode, which along with with Star Trek, LEGO, Hello Kitty will form the second half of season one, is currently in post-production - and will feature not only our very own Seibertron / Ryan Yzquierdo, but also movie director Michael Bay, and a whole roster of Transformers-related people, such as Cullen, Budiansky, and more! Additionally, we have an interview with show creator Brian Volk-Weiss explaining more in detail his intention with the show, and how he chose what he did for the series, courtesy of Fatherly. Stay with Seibertron.com to find out more about the actual release date of the next four episodes, and read an extract of the interview below!
You focus on the history of a different toy for each of the eight episodes. What did the process look like for picking which toys to focus on?
In picking the toys, we sort of created four categories that we would pay attention to when we were asking whether or not a toy belonged.
Category one: Are the toys still being made today? We didn’t want to look at a toy that was great for three years or even ten years and then went away. We wanted to be covering toys that were relevant 30, or, in some cases, even 50 years ago and are still relevant today.
Category two: If there was a Mount Rushmore of toys, would this toy be selected? Could Optimus Prime be up there? Yeah, so that makes the cut. It means there needs to be a personality or a face.
Category three: Does the toy have a fanatical following? I wanted to find out the history of toys that had conventions where people were dressing up.
Category four: Is there a good story to tell? If there was a toy that became a hit and that was that, we didn’t want to cover it.
Why do you think toys can play such a strong role in shaping us even as adults?
Everyone has an imagination and toys allow you to utilize your imagination more than watching TV or reading books ever could. When I was a kid, there were no toy versions of the ships in Star Trek so I would make my own out of LEGOs. And eventually, I started designing my own Star Trek ships with LEGOs. When I started drawing Star Trek ships in eighth grade, I’m drawing the ones I designed as well as the ships from the show. I wouldn’t have done that without LEGO. Toys allow us to manifest our imagination in a physical way.
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Posted by Emerje on January 3rd, 2018 @ 7:28am CST
Posted by Emerje on January 3rd, 2018 @ 7:28am CST
This series is actually very good. Highly recommended if you were born in the 80s or are curious about how these companies were run back in the day. Looking forward to the next round of episodes. The G.I. Joe and He-man episodes are my favorites so far, but even the Barbie episode was pretty fascinating.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2018 @ 8:47am CST
Very excited for the next batch of episodes. They were not what I expected, but exceeded those expectations. Nice little documentary/history lesson. Mostly I just like looking at toys
Oops, meant to drop this here (cause my wife was born in the 80's):
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2018 @ 8:47am CST
What if you were born in the 70's?Emerje wrote:This series is actually very good. Highly recommended if you were born in the 80s or are curious about how these companies were run back in the day. Looking forward to the next round of episodes. The G.I. Joe and He-man episodes are my favorites so far, but even the Barbie episode was pretty fascinating.
Emerje
Very excited for the next batch of episodes. They were not what I expected, but exceeded those expectations. Nice little documentary/history lesson. Mostly I just like looking at toys
Oops, meant to drop this here (cause my wife was born in the 80's):
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Posted by Scrounge1984 on January 3rd, 2018 @ 9:21am CST
Posted by Scrounge1984 on January 3rd, 2018 @ 9:21am CST
Like many others I really do like this series. It could've been very dull, but they made it very lively and I especially recommend the Star Wars episode.
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Posted by shajaki on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:22am CST
Posted by shajaki on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:22am CST
I watched the first batch of episodes over Christmas and thought they were fantastic. Especially since 3/4 of them were toys I cared nothing about... and they still held my interest. I'd recommend this series to anyone who has a general interest in toy collecting.
Highlight so far: the origin of Battlecat
I can't wait for the TF episode. At least give us a release date!?
Highlight so far: the origin of Battlecat
I can't wait for the TF episode. At least give us a release date!?
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Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:25am CST
It was cool to find out just how half assed the origins to all these "iconic" toys were. Seemed like they were just tossing ideas at walls to see what would stick.
I hope they do a second season. I'd love to see some Voltron and Thundercats, or even GoBots
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:25am CST
shajaki wrote: so far: the origin of Battlecat
It was cool to find out just how half assed the origins to all these "iconic" toys were. Seemed like they were just tossing ideas at walls to see what would stick.I hope they do a second season. I'd love to see some Voltron and Thundercats, or even GoBots
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Posted by o.supreme on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:32am CST
Posted by o.supreme on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:32am CST
^Until I saw that, it NEVER occurred to me that Battlecat was "not to scale" . Still...
best line ever!
If a guy rides up to a bar on a 12-foot tiger, you aren't going to mess with him..
best line ever!
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Posted by Burn on January 3rd, 2018 @ 2:19pm CST
Same, though I really want these last four episodes NOW.
I wouldn't mind seeing them delve into the likes of TMNT, Power Rangers, and of course Voltron and Robotech.
Posted by Burn on January 3rd, 2018 @ 2:19pm CST
carytheone wrote:I hope they do a second season.
Same, though I really want these last four episodes NOW.
I wouldn't mind seeing them delve into the likes of TMNT, Power Rangers, and of course Voltron and Robotech.
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Posted by o.supreme on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:23pm CST
1. A release date for the second wave of four episodes would be nice so we have something to anticipate. Perhaps in February around Toy Fare? Merely speculation, but it would be neat.
2.A Second season would be nice. But if they stick with the formula of toys that have a long-lasting legacy, I fear things like Voltron and Robotech wouldn't quite fit. (Although I myself am a huge fan of the series, the toys were relatively short lived). Although they could probably be lumped together with perhaps Shogun Warriors and a few other minor toy lines for a combined "It came from Japan" type episode, That would be cool.
In a similar vein, I'd love to see episodes about MASK, Thundercats etc... but the toy lines themselves really didn't last long enough to make a show of this scale. Future episodes I could see:
MEGO, Hotwheels, TMNT, Care Bears, My Little Pony, Garfield, additionally maybe 2 episodes dedicated to all the Marvel and DC comics toy lines over the years.
Posted by o.supreme on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:23pm CST
Burn wrote:carytheone wrote:I hope they do a second season.
Same, though I really want these last four episodes NOW.
I wouldn't mind seeing them delve into the likes of TMNT, Power Rangers, and of course Voltron and Robotech.
1. A release date for the second wave of four episodes would be nice so we have something to anticipate. Perhaps in February around Toy Fare? Merely speculation, but it would be neat.
2.A Second season would be nice. But if they stick with the formula of toys that have a long-lasting legacy, I fear things like Voltron and Robotech wouldn't quite fit. (Although I myself am a huge fan of the series, the toys were relatively short lived). Although they could probably be lumped together with perhaps Shogun Warriors and a few other minor toy lines for a combined "It came from Japan" type episode, That would be cool.
In a similar vein, I'd love to see episodes about MASK, Thundercats etc... but the toy lines themselves really didn't last long enough to make a show of this scale. Future episodes I could see:
MEGO, Hotwheels, TMNT, Care Bears, My Little Pony, Garfield, additionally maybe 2 episodes dedicated to all the Marvel and DC comics toy lines over the years.
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Posted by Burn on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:35pm CST
Posted by Burn on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:35pm CST
Operative term there being "long-lasting legacy".
The likes of Voltron and Robotech most certainly have legacies, Voltron has a new series (on Netflix no less) and new toys. Robotech/Macross is still getting churned out in Japan. Both also have comics, along with other brands you listed.
I guess it depends on how they really define what they deem worthy to cover.
The likes of Voltron and Robotech most certainly have legacies, Voltron has a new series (on Netflix no less) and new toys. Robotech/Macross is still getting churned out in Japan. Both also have comics, along with other brands you listed.
I guess it depends on how they really define what they deem worthy to cover.
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Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:42pm CST
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:42pm CST
I'd imagine if they get a second or even third season, they'd have to loosen up standards or they'd force themselves off the air. Besides, we're just beginning to tickle rampant speculation at this point.
So far I'd say we have a pretty good wish list going though.
M.A.S.K. btw...
I'd bet quite a few people here wouldn't mind a Diaclone episode. I'm sure the TF episode will touch on them, but why not take a deep dive.
So far I'd say we have a pretty good wish list going though.
M.A.S.K. btw...
I'd bet quite a few people here wouldn't mind a Diaclone episode. I'm sure the TF episode will touch on them, but why not take a deep dive.
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929536)
Posted by o.supreme on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:51pm CST
True. I'd love to see episodes dedicated to those lines...It's just that looking at this purely from the perspective of toys released, I'm not sure there'd be much to talk about. Voltron had toys in 1985, 1998, and now in 2017/18 (are they even making any new ones??). That's it. And of course while Macross has a great and continuing legacy in Japan, that's not really Robotech... (Though I'd love to hear the story about how Exo Squad and Robotech got integrated, most people don't even know about that). . Not trying to be a downer, and I hope I'm wrong, I'd love to see episodes dedicated to these lines, just trying to look at things objectively.
Posted by o.supreme on January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:51pm CST
Burn wrote:I guess it depends on how they really define what they deem worthy to cover.
True. I'd love to see episodes dedicated to those lines...It's just that looking at this purely from the perspective of toys released, I'm not sure there'd be much to talk about. Voltron had toys in 1985, 1998, and now in 2017/18 (are they even making any new ones??). That's it. And of course while Macross has a great and continuing legacy in Japan, that's not really Robotech...
(Though I'd love to hear the story about how Exo Squad and Robotech got integrated, most people don't even know about that). . Not trying to be a downer, and I hope I'm wrong, I'd love to see episodes dedicated to these lines, just trying to look at things objectively.
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929591)
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 3rd, 2018 @ 9:41pm CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 3rd, 2018 @ 9:41pm CST
The shows were ok, but it was puzzling why they omitted the problems Hasbro had with their "super buff" Star Wars figure line (so much so that it created the monstrous buff Leia and most of the figures couldn't fit into the vehicle cockpits), plus the lack of coverage as to the controversy surrounding Mattel with Conan the Barbarian and He-Man (they were taken to court, I believe).
And why no Pixel Dan in the He-Man episode?
And why no Pixel Dan in the He-Man episode?
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929599)
Posted by Burn on January 3rd, 2018 @ 10:24pm CST
Posted by Burn on January 3rd, 2018 @ 10:24pm CST
Does Netflix ever release their viewing figures? Or do they keep that to themselves to help justify shit like saying how awesome Bright was?
Hopefully the show has proven popular enough for a second season.
Hopefully the show has proven popular enough for a second season.
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929604)
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:21pm CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 3rd, 2018 @ 11:21pm CST
Those that BURN BRIGHTest, eh Burn? Bladerunne for the win.
However, yes, I couldn't sit through Bright. It was lie watching an even worse version of "Underworld"...
Bladerunne for the win.However, yes, I couldn't sit through Bright. It was lie watching an even worse version of "Underworld"...
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Posted by Va'al on January 4th, 2018 @ 2:28am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 4th, 2018 @ 2:28am CST
I was able to watch the first three episodes in the past couple of days, and I really enjoyed the style of the narration and documentary! The Barbie one was probably the highlight of them all so far though, as it had even more ruthlessness than what the MOTU people did to Mark Taylor (and that was kind of hinted at in the episode itself).
Going to try getting through GI Joe today, but the opening already had my eyes rolling so hard I scored a critical hit.
Going to try getting through GI Joe today, but the opening already had my eyes rolling so hard I scored a critical hit.
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Posted by o.supreme on January 4th, 2018 @ 9:15am CST
The numbers are mostly kept private. I heard a radio show on the way to work a couple of months ago talking about how Nielsen ratings was somehow able to *hack* Netflix and release some viewing numbers, but I don't know if there is any truth to that or not. ...
Posted by o.supreme on January 4th, 2018 @ 9:15am CST
Burn wrote:Does Netflix ever release their viewing figures? Or do they keep that to themselves to help justify **** like saying how awesome Bright was?
Hopefully the show has proven popular enough for a second season.
The numbers are mostly kept private. I heard a radio show on the way to work a couple of months ago talking about how Nielsen ratings was somehow able to *hack* Netflix and release some viewing numbers, but I don't know if there is any truth to that or not. ...
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Posted by Va'al on January 4th, 2018 @ 9:34am CST
Almost - though of course they're incomplete, and Netflix is denying they are accurate at all.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nielsen-of ... 1508320800
Posted by Va'al on January 4th, 2018 @ 9:34am CST
o.supreme wrote:Burn wrote:Does Netflix ever release their viewing figures? Or do they keep that to themselves to help justify **** like saying how awesome Bright was?
Hopefully the show has proven popular enough for a second season.
The numbers are mostly kept private. I heard a radio show on the way to work a couple of months ago talking about how Nielsen ratings was somehow able to *hack* Netflix and release some viewing numbers, but I don't know if there is any truth to that or not. ...
Almost - though of course they're incomplete, and Netflix is denying they are accurate at all.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nielsen-of ... 1508320800
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929762)
Posted by cruizerdave on January 4th, 2018 @ 12:41pm CST
Posted by cruizerdave on January 4th, 2018 @ 12:41pm CST
The image of Bay scares me. I hope they don't spend an inordinate amount of time on Bayformers and completely skip over the stuff that has kept long time fans and collectors engaged.
Overall though, I've enjoyed every episode of this show. It's fun to see some of the personalities and the stories of how stuff was done. It also has a fun sense of humor about it. I can't wait to see what they do with TFs.
Overall though, I've enjoyed every episode of this show. It's fun to see some of the personalities and the stories of how stuff was done. It also has a fun sense of humor about it. I can't wait to see what they do with TFs.
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929861)
Posted by shajaki on January 4th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CST
Posted by shajaki on January 4th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CST
Y'know what I just thought of? I wonder if, in the TF episodes, 3rd Parties will be mentioned? I mean, if Seibertron is featured, one of it's uniqueties is the fact that they DON'T cover 3P news. It'd be hella interesting if the episode features anything about them.
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1929863)
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 4th, 2018 @ 8:17pm CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 4th, 2018 @ 8:17pm CST
Doubtful.. The GI Joe episode didn't even include Action Force in the UK and the "GI-Joe/Henshin Cyborg/Microman/Diaclone/Transformers" circle of life, as they were outside the US. I wish they had mentioned also that outside the US, I think the US flag was replaced? GI-Joe, probably due to its nationalism, just never really caught on outside the US.
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Posted by Big Grim on January 8th, 2018 @ 9:41am CST
Posted by Big Grim on January 8th, 2018 @ 9:41am CST
The first 4 episodes have been utterly fascinating. The He-Man episode is my fave though. The just BSed their way into that, they really did. My Brother and I had vast collections of He-Man and Transformers as kids. Always loved that He-Man figures came with a comic. Thanks ToyWorld!
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Posted by Burn on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:07pm CST
Posted by Burn on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:07pm CST
A few of us mentioned it here, and apparently many more have been asking as well to the point The Toys That Made Us Facebook page has answered as to just what the fuck that weird naked chick thing was in the background.
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Posted by no-one on January 17th, 2018 @ 8:43pm CST
Posted by no-one on January 17th, 2018 @ 8:43pm CST
Well ain't that some shit. I feel kinda disappointed, but I don't know why. Maybe the mystery was better, maybe I was hoping for something a little more seedy. A quick google search turned up that he did girl in sling chair in other media as well. It's like knowing how a magic trick works, oh well 
I do love the action figure card back cut-out they used though. I hope I see girl in sling chair on antiques road show one day.
I do love the action figure card back cut-out they used though. I hope I see girl in sling chair on antiques road show one day.
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Posted by WreckerJack on January 23rd, 2018 @ 9:10pm CST
Posted by WreckerJack on January 23rd, 2018 @ 9:10pm CST
The girl in a sling chair weirds me out. Her eyes look glassy like she is ill.
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1933333)
Posted by Burn on January 23rd, 2018 @ 9:14pm CST
That's just how she devours your soul.
Sorry ... if it's any consolation, Va'al functions perfectly fine after I sold his soul off!
Posted by Burn on January 23rd, 2018 @ 9:14pm CST
WreckerJack wrote:The girl in a sling chair weirds me out. Her eyes look glassy like she is ill.
That's just how she devours your soul.
Sorry ... if it's any consolation, Va'al functions perfectly fine after I sold his soul off!
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Posted by Va'al on January 24th, 2018 @ 1:31am CST
IT WAS YOU
Posted by Va'al on January 24th, 2018 @ 1:31am CST
Burn wrote:WreckerJack wrote:The girl in a sling chair weirds me out. Her eyes look glassy like she is ill.
That's just how she devours your soul.
Sorry ... if it's any consolation, Va'al functions perfectly fine after I sold his soul off!
IT WAS YOU
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Posted by Burn on January 24th, 2018 @ 3:03am CST
You knew this. I posted many times when a figure was revealed that I wanted that I would be selling off part of your soul. Don't act like it wasn't without your knowledge.
You knew full well what was going on. Now just relax and let me take a little bit more ...
Posted by Burn on January 24th, 2018 @ 3:03am CST
Va'al wrote:Burn wrote:WreckerJack wrote:The girl in a sling chair weirds me out. Her eyes look glassy like she is ill.
That's just how she devours your soul.
Sorry ... if it's any consolation, Va'al functions perfectly fine after I sold his soul off!
IT WAS YOU
You knew this. I posted many times when a figure was revealed that I wanted that I would be selling off part of your soul. Don't act like it wasn't without your knowledge.
You knew full well what was going on. Now just relax and let me take a little bit more ...
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Posted by Va'al on January 24th, 2018 @ 4:59am CST
IT WAS NEVER CONFIRMED
now I understand
this feeling
inside me
Posted by Va'al on January 24th, 2018 @ 4:59am CST
Burn wrote:Va'al wrote:Burn wrote:WreckerJack wrote:The girl in a sling chair weirds me out. Her eyes look glassy like she is ill.
That's just how she devours your soul.
Sorry ... if it's any consolation, Va'al functions perfectly fine after I sold his soul off!
IT WAS YOU
You knew this. I posted many times when a figure was revealed that I wanted that I would be selling off part of your soul. Don't act like it wasn't without your knowledge.
You knew full well what was going on. Now just relax and let me take a little bit more ...
IT WAS NEVER CONFIRMED
now I understand
this feeling
inside me
Re: Trailer and More Details for Netflix Documentary The Toys That Made Us (1933393)
Posted by Burn on January 24th, 2018 @ 5:45am CST
Posted by Burn on January 24th, 2018 @ 5:45am CST
You have nothing but a feeling of emptiness inside of you. Stop drama llaming already, you're embarrassing yourself.
