How many members here got a TF toy in 1984 at a store.

[Mako Crab]

Optimus Prime was my first Transformer and I got him for Christmas that year.

[Shockwave]

I didn't buy any in '84, but I did get 4 mini Autobots for Christmas that year. Windcharger, Huffer, Gears and Brawn. They were the only 4 I was aware of at the time and I decided that Windcharger was the leader until a friend of mine mentioned Optimus Prime. At which point I asked "What's an Optimus Prime?".

[Gomess]

Windcharger is the most appropriate leader for that little group, I feel. Not just 'cos he's red. [/childbrain]

[Skywarp408]

I got Skywarp and probably Optimus and a couple others at Sears in 84.

[andersonh1]

Yeah, I distinctly remember our local Sears having a big Transformers shelf in their toy section. Had to have been 85 or so since I remember seeing Blaster on the shelf among the other figures.