“Knowing is half the battle.” The other half is robots in disguise.

Here’s a helpful, fun, and informative write-up breaking down the epic rivalry (and occasional team-up) between Transformers and G.I. Joe . At first glance, pitting Transformers against G.I. Joe seems like a mismatch. One side features giant, shape-shifting alien robots. The other is a team of elite human commandos with cool vehicles and code names. But in the world of 1980s cartoons, comics, and toy aisles, this rivalry (and partnership) is legendary.