It was a gigantic risk... a brand-new character and product line set to launch alongside some of the most popular toy brands in history.

How would this new character--that no one knew anything about--be able to stand out in an increasingly crowded toy market? One way it would stand out was physically as a new era in toys was about to begin.

But it was more than just the toy line, as a new animated series would also help skyrocket this character to popularity and sales figures never thought possible...

So let's go back to the early 1980s to witness the creation, launch, and success of one of the most popular toy brands of all time. It was 30 months that changed the 80s...

• The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast:Patreon.com/80s