Good guys vs bad guys that turn into incredible machines
First saw on the original run when I was 2 and been hooked ever since. I still have memories of going to the toy store in Moonee Ponds and seeing Prowl & Sidswipe. As I got older thay also taught me valuable life lessons. They taught me that heroes die (cried all night first time I saw Optimus die) but that good can triumph over evil. That you should never give up and you should always fight for what you believe in.
As for the toys themselves, whats not to like?!?!?!!? I still collect them and on occasion I transform them. A very expensive but great hobby, my girlfriend laughs every time I buy a new one but she's thankful at least that I am not wasting my $$$ on stuff like drugs and booze.
The characters and stories takes us to other places that we could only wish to go too. How many times have we thougt "man, I wish I was that bot" or "I wish I could be having that adventure right now"
A great way to relax, hence why I still collect the toys and the comics. Well that's my reason
WANTED BOTS: G1: Horri-bull, Snarler, Mainframe, Chop Shop, Ransack CHUG: Spin Out, Cordon, Brotropolis Rescue MASTERPIECE: Acid Storm
ENERGON: Six Shot