Transformers Creator Henry Orenstein Dies At 98

Transformers Creator Henry Orenstein Dies At 98

Transformers creator Henry Orenstein, a Holocaust survivor and poker champion, dies at 98, leaving a legacy of Autobots and Decepticons in his wake.

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Transformers Creator Henry Orenstein Dies At 98

Transformers creator, Henry Orenstein, has died at age 98. Orenstein was a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the U.S. in 1947, eventually becoming a successful toymaker. He convinced Hasbro to buy Takara’s Japanese-made Diaclone and Micro Change toys and repackage them as Transformers. Former Hasbro CEO, Alan Hassenfeld, credited Orenstein as “the catalyst” for the Transformers’ existence. Orenstein shared the U.S. patent for the G1 Transformers with Hasbro executive, George Dunsay.

Transformers are a race of sentient robots that can transform from humanoid robots to all manner of vehicles and weapons. They are made up of two sides, the Autobots and the Decepticons, one good, one evil. The Autobots are led by Optimus Prime, who transforms into a tractor trailer, while the Decepticons are led by Megatron, who frequently transforms into a gun or plane, depending on where he’s appearing. The toy line has run for decades and continues to do so, along with animated shows, video games, merchandise, and a billion-dollar film franchise.

According to the New York Post, Orenstein has died at the age of 98 at his home in New Jersey. No cause of death has been revealed, but Orenstein leaves behind a tremendous legacy of survival, success, and innovation. Orenstein held more than 100 patents at the time of his death, was a champion poker player, and helped usher in a number of successful toy franchises throughout his career, the most prominent being Transformers.

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The Transformers film series has been a massive success, bringing the robotic characters to life in a way that was unimaginable to those who originally bought Orenstein’s toys. Director Michael Bay directed the first five Transformers films in the franchise for Paramount, which, along with the non-Bay entry, Bumblebee, has grossed over $4.8 billion, becoming the 13th highest-grossing film series of all time. Currently, director Stephen Caple Jr. is directing a sequel to Bumblebee, titled Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which is expected to release in 2023.

Often when someone of prominence passes, it’s customary to mourn their loss, but it’s also important to remember the legacy they’ve created. For Orenstein, his story of survival-to-success in America is one to be proud of. It’s unlikely he ever imagined how successful Transformers would become, but watching it take shape and influence generation upon generation is a tremendous legacy to take pride in.

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