The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge
Monday, October 29th, 2012 9:34PM CDT
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Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4
The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.
G.I. Joe
1980-Present - Seed 1
We know-the original figures came out long before 1981. To us, though, those were mostly just dolls. The line was relaunched in 1982, and the fighters were shrunk, turned into molded plastic, and had flexible arms, legs, and torsos-a major improvement. Soon, there was a whole line of vehicles and accessories to buy, and the brand spawned a successful TV show and movie (save your money). And don't worry, we, too, lost the weapons within days.
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Posted by TulioDude on October 29th, 2012 @ 10:01pm CDT
Posted by The_VII on October 29th, 2012 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by Arctorro on October 30th, 2012 @ 12:06am CDT
This looks like it'll be a tough one. Hope Transformers can win it!
Posted by PrymeStriker on October 30th, 2012 @ 12:33am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 30th, 2012 @ 12:54am CDT
Posted by Anonymous on October 30th, 2012 @ 3:37am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:No confusion, here. Transformers, all the way.
Ditto!
Posted by Manterax Prime on October 30th, 2012 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by XDMan on October 30th, 2012 @ 4:47pm CDT
Posted by Deathsanras on October 31st, 2012 @ 3:22am CDT
No contest.
But enough about the GoBots - Transformers was far superior to them.
Posted by KNM2012 on October 31st, 2012 @ 5:41am CDT
...G.I. Joe killed off Bumblebee.
Posted by Stockade on October 31st, 2012 @ 10:18am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 3rd, 2012 @ 7:45am CDT
For the second to last round, here's my choices and why:
--Lego. Many years of my childhood were around Lego. I can still enjoy them today.
--Mr Potato Head. I dont really care about it, but as a wee lad, I did have more fun with Potato rather than Sketch.
--Transformers. Should I really explain that one?
--RC cars. Because I'm a boy.
--Electric trains. I only had a cheap one as a child but the community is HUGE and it's a pretty big market for the adult hobbyist. Freezbie cannot dare to compare.
--Army Men. Somehow, I see the Hulahoop as a fad that died 40 years ago. So Army Men win by default.
--Ball. Sure, the box is a classic, but only the ball is a toy but also the main part of so many pro sports and games.
--Teddy Bear. While water guns are nice, they are just for summer. Every simgle chid that isnt born in misery or a super foreign culture had one in it's life. And the Teddy Bear is always loved by the child.
I'm looking forward to see what the final round will look like. It may look like the choices I made because I'm awesome that way.
Posted by Gurgintius Maximus on November 4th, 2012 @ 7:15pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 4th, 2012 @ 7:26pm CST
There is a difference.GiveMeSkyfire wrote:You guys are just kidding about my little pony.......right?
"My Little Pony" = mostly meh
"My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" = That's where it's at.
But, as far as the toys go, anyone with eyes could tell that Transformers has alwasy had the superior toys.
And, what difference does it make? Transformers already won that round and rightfully so. G.I. Joe, however, will be a much bigger and more even challenge.
Posted by El Duque on November 15th, 2012 @ 9:54pm CST
Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4
The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.
LEGO
1950-1980 - Seed 1
Yeah, we cheated. LEGO first came out of Denmark in 1949, but this heavyweight found its stride post-1950. What started as a simple building block toy has taken off to become a multi million dollar business. Today, kids can build giant Death Stars and Harry Potter castles with Lego kits. We still like the old-school pieces that inspired imagination and creation. Though we do like changing the hairpieces on today's figures. Genius.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 15th, 2012 @ 9:56pm CST
Posted by PrymeStriker on November 15th, 2012 @ 10:08pm CST
Posted by King Kuuga on November 15th, 2012 @ 11:48pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 15th, 2012 @ 11:59pm CST
That Bot wrote:I had to betray the fandom here and vote LEGOs. There is just SOOOOOOO much a kid can do with LEGO bricks if he (or she) has imagination. And who has more imagination than kids? I built some pretty cool things as a kid. Or at least I felt they were pretty cool, they might not hold up so well now. As much as I love Transformers, and the ingenuity of a toy that can turn from a robot into an animal (I was a kid during Beast Wars) or a vehicle is usually pretty awesome, LEGOs are literally whatever you want them to be. Please don't hate me.
Where's the ban hammer when I need it!
Posted by Arctorro on November 16th, 2012 @ 12:07am CST
Posted by Manterax Prime on November 16th, 2012 @ 12:08am CST
Posted by RAcast on November 16th, 2012 @ 12:11am CST
Had to vote Lego!
Posted by Anonymous on November 16th, 2012 @ 12:13am CST
Posted by PrymeStriker on November 16th, 2012 @ 12:32am CST
Manterax Prime wrote:I won't be voting for either as they both are equal in terms of awesomeness in my book.
Yeah. I'm going to leave this one alone and watch from a distance.
Posted by RhA on November 16th, 2012 @ 12:39am CST
Posted by kirbenvost on November 16th, 2012 @ 11:39am CST
RhA wrote:You can't beat Lego. Ever. Optimus would understand.
I agree. 'Building is the right of all sentient beings!'
I'm pretty sure Lego is going to win. There is no better toy out there. But Transformers should come second.
Posted by King Kuuga on November 16th, 2012 @ 11:41am CST
Posted by Silver Wind on November 18th, 2012 @ 9:59pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 20th, 2012 @ 12:24pm CST
Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4
The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.
Ball
Timeless - Seed 1
It's impossible to say when the first child picked up a spherical object and fell in love. The infatuation, though, continues today. Bounce it; toss it; roll it; spin it; catch it. There aren't many toys as versatile, and name another contestant that is a key component of so many other toys and games. Try playing jacks with a cube. Ball and Paddle? It's even in the name!
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 20th, 2012 @ 12:51pm CST
Posted by King Kuuga on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:05pm CST
Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?
http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.
Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.
Posted by jindrak on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:08pm CST
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:09pm CST
That Bot wrote:Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.
Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.
Oh duh! I learned about them in school. How could i forget them?
Posted by Autobot032 on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:13pm CST
I think the ball might actually have an uphill battle, here. I think TFs could go all the way. It would certainly be nice.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:20pm CST
"No! Basketball is a peaceful planet!"
Posted by amtm on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:22pm CST
That Bot wrote:Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.
Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.
So they only discriminate against people with lower scores or who never took an IQ test.
Posted by Autobot032 on November 20th, 2012 @ 1:39pm CST
amtm wrote:That Bot wrote:Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.
Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.
So they only discriminate against people with lower scores or who never took an IQ test.
Heh.
Posted by kirbenvost on November 20th, 2012 @ 3:28pm CST
Posted by Arctorro on November 20th, 2012 @ 4:47pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on November 20th, 2012 @ 6:31pm CST
Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far
That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 20th, 2012 @ 7:12pm CST
GO! TO VICTORY!
Posted by Arctorro on November 20th, 2012 @ 11:01pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far
That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.
Yep, another reason this site is so awesome!
Posted by Rushie on November 21st, 2012 @ 4:04am CST
Arctorro wrote:Seibertron wrote:Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far
That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.
Yep, another reason this site is so awesome!
Still, it's surprising. Lego also has a massive fanbase on several fansites.
As for this round, as much as I like the ball for its simplicity and sheer fun it provides, it's not nearly as cleverly engineered and designed as even the most basic TransFormer.
Posted by King Kuuga on November 21st, 2012 @ 4:11am CST
Seibertron wrote:Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far
That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.
Amusingly, Transformers has gotten less and less votes each round, until round 5.
Round 1 (vs. Tamagotchi): 1214 vs. 394 (this was before Seibertron publicized it)
Round 2 (vs. My Little Pony): 1049 to 160
Round 3 (vs. G.I. Joe): 640 to 249
Round 4 (vs. RC Cars): 217 to 158
Round 5 (vs. LEGO): 444 to 429
In fairness, there has been a decrease in total votes for pretty much everything each round, and I think it's true that a lot of us owe it to Seibertron that TFs have gotten as many votes as they have despite the overall decreasing numbers. I would forget after each round without Seibertron's reminders, and none of the other TF sites seems to be reporting on this. However, it kind of backfires at the same time because a few of us did vote for LEGO last round. Also, LEGO was a tough opponent so it probably inspired more people to vote either way than in previous rounds.
So bottom line, out of those 500,000 daily visitors, maybe 150 have regularly voted in this, at my estimation.
Posted by Arctorro on November 21st, 2012 @ 4:33am CST
That Bot wrote:I would forget after each round without Seibertron's reminders.
Very true. After each announcement I completely forgot about this, so Seibertron really helped to keep Transformers in the race
Posted by Anonymous on November 21st, 2012 @ 4:47am CST
Posted by El Duque on April 10th, 2013 @ 7:13pm CDT
Over the last six weeks, both the public and American Mensa members from around the country cast nearly 78,000 votes on 64 toys in four regions — timeless, pre-1950s, 1950-1980 and 1981-present. Each region was made up of 16 competitors, seeded 1 through 16, based on the strength of their résumés.
In the first round, the top seed from a given category faced off against the 16th seed from the same region; the second seed challenged the 15th seed, and so on. During the sixth week, the winner was chosen by you, the members...but which was it?
Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4
The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 10th, 2013 @ 7:26pm CDT
Of course, the toughest opponent was LEGO.
However, that final round was kind of underwhelming. Sure, the ball is timeless, but it's more like an everyday object. Like a fork or a spade.
So, Transformers just won.
And I'm very glad!
Posted by Mindmaster on April 10th, 2013 @ 7:27pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 10th, 2013 @ 7:50pm CDT
And here we were worried the poll would be spammed by Bronies; those numbers seem to imply that word never even made it into their circles. Or maybe most of them just care about the cartoon more than the toys, IDK.