Ruined FOREVER

Fans realize something Hasbro does not, that robust 20-year-old billion-dollar franchises, while seemingly healthy, are in actuality as fragile as two bricks tied together with tissue paper. One mistake, one bad mis-step will cause the entire thing to shatter and fall apart; and Transformers would be ruined forever.

Fortunately, there is hope. The Transformers fanbase has resolved to remain ever vigilant against something that could Ruin Transformers Forever, and call out warning if they see something that could potentially do so.

Some Transformers conservationists suggest a more extreme approach, that Transformers should abandon all attempts at re-invention and instead cater exclusively to the old-school collectors. Though attractive, this approach may prove impractical as a long-term solution.

Ruined Forever remains a serious threat to Transformers now and in the foreseeable future, though it's possible a proposed initiative requiring all Transformers fans to purchase an annual "plastic offset" could ensure our fragile brand's existence through the mid-21st century.

Things that have Ruined Transformers Forever in the past

 * Death of Optimus Prime
 * The new toys
 * The old toys
 * Munkies
 * Bob Skir
 * Anime
 * Dreamwave
 * The Fans
 * Pokeformers
 * Success
 * Closing Orson's World
 * Voicebox
 * The Beast Within
 * Glen Hallit
 * Japan
 * America
 * Bayformers
 * Teen Titans

In other words, pretty much everything...