#IT IS NOT A REAL TOYLINE IM JUST WRITING IT AS SUCH!

[gritsandbrits]

So i go the continuities for my transformers ocs here's what i have so far:

In 1985, Following the success of Transformers, Hasbro decided to create two toylines this time to market for girls based on the concept of transformation. One of them was Transform-A-Girl, intended to be to Hasbro's answer to She Ra. Like She-Ra, each character had her own weapon, special power, persona, and were divided into factions of good vs evil. The main draw however were fashion accessories that could change into transportation. For example, Imani's backpack could turn into a jetpack, while her rival Regina had a skateboard that could turn into a rocket. There were other gimmicks such as color changing hair, glow in the dark makeup, and light up vehicles, as well as playsets in various motifs from urban landscapes to fierce jungle empires, to beautiful ocean castles. While a moderate success, the toyline did not meet expectations and was cancelled in 1991. In those years the brand went stagnant only releasing a few reissues but not much else.

Six years later, Hasbro brought back the line to coincide with the release of Beast Wars. Like the previous generation, the new Transform-A-Girl emphasized animal motifs with a new cast of characters. It was believed the reason this line was to counter Sailor Moon (which had been dubbed in the States at the time). A 2d animated show was also created to market the series.

After Beast Wars ended Transform A Girl would go into another period of inactivity. Until in 2007 the line came back just in time for Michael Bay's movie! The Girls also made in appearance in Transformers Animated as that show's main group of humans. Since then the characters made appearances in Transformers Media and will have their own show coming out in 2023.

Another draw for the line was the array of diversity not typically featured in most doll lines at the time. No two girls looked the same, and had surprisingly complex personalities and lore. Even the main character wasn't a skinny blonde white woman but a plus sized black woman who didn't fall into fatphobic stereotypes. The creator of the line, whose identity remains anonymous, said that they wanted a doll line that focused on lore and characterization. That girls deserve stories that are just as complicated as boys, to show that every girl is unique in their own way. They wanted girls of color to experience superhero stories in a way that empowers them, while also showing the importance of asking for help and cooperation (avoiding the strong black woman trope). Said the reclusive artist, "I want to show that girls like me were heroes, that being a hero doesn't mean shouldering burdens by yourself. And I hope that message resonates with everyone one day."

Characters: Gen 1: Imani/Skyliner, Nicole/Nightshift, Alisha, Regina/Thunder Queen, Jewelia, Haumea, Connie Irving, Stellatrix, Lady Belladonna, Morbita

Characters: Beast Wars: Mariposa/Butterflix, Elle-Phantom, Damselfly, Draguna, Orchidstrator

Animated: Imani/Skyliner, Nicole/Nightshift, Alisha, Malina/Butterflix, Veena Micel/Melinoe, Connie Irving, Regine/Thunder Queen

Prime: Agent Imani, Regina

Cyberverse: NA

Bayformers: Imani, Nicole, Alisha, Regina, Stellatrix, Morbita, Solace

Knightverse: Imani, Malina/Mariposa, Draguna