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Why wait for The Transformers to show when you've ready, willing, and able to do it all yourself ... including transforming into a high-tech automobile?  That would seem to have been the whole idea behind Turbo Teen which premiered on this day (in the U.S.) all the way back in 1984.  Developed by Michael Maurer on behalf of Ruby-Spears Productions, the show featured the voice talents of Frank Welker, T.K. Carter, Pamela Hayden, Pat Frayley, and Michael Mish. 

​According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:


"The adventures of a boy who can physically transform into a living car."
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On this day in 1984 (in the U.S.), Turbo Teen aired "Turbo Thieves."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. 

​According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:


"Brett is kidnapped by goons who believe Turbo Teen will make them rich."

-- EZ

From Google.com:

Turbo Teen is a 1984 Saturday morning animated television series created by Ruby-Spears Enterprises that aired on ABC for 13 episodes. [1, 2]

The Plot and Origin

  • The Accident: High school student Brett Matthews crashes his red sports car into a secret government lab during a thunderstorm and is exposed to a molecular beam.
  • The Power: Brett and his car fuse together. He transforms into the sports car when exposed to extreme heat or excitement, and reverts to human form when cooled down.
  • Abilities: As a car, he features high-speed capabilities and a jet-powered "Turbo Thrust". [4, 7]

Characters and Crew

  • Brett Matthews / Turbo Teen: Voiced by Michael Mish, the teenage protagonist.
  • Pattie: Brett's girlfriend and a freelance news reporter.
  • Alex: Brett's mechanic friend who calls him "TT".
  • Rusty: Brett's pet dog who tags along.
  • Dark Rider: A recurring villain driving a monster truck who tries to discover the secret of Brett's transformation. [3, 6, 8]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF0ODr2ph24/?hl=en
[2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/565765698352808/posts/1393778105551559/
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo_Teen
[4] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211171/plotsummary/
[5] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIe4XUEys_m/?hl=en
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlUnnrG3CFQ
[7] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FS13pbzfFvo
[8] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211171/
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