1984 Newspaper Advertisement – Motobots Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

October 17, 1984. The Arizon Republic newspaper of Phoenix, Arizona, brings us this ad block for the Motobots cheap transforming robot toys. These designs may have been bulky and a bit goofy, but the friction motor gave them a lot more action than many transforming robot toys of the time. Let’s see your expensive Optimus Prime propel itself across the floor without assistance.

If you have the time, check out my reviews of the toys:

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