GoBots are a line of transforming robot toys that were first introduced in the early 1980s. Created by Bandai, these toys were designed to appeal to children by allowing them to convert the robots into vehicles and other objects. The GoBots were part of a larger trend of transforming toys during that era, competing with the more popular Transformers line. In addition to toys, GoBots also inspired an animated television series and a feature film. The show followed the adventures of the GoBots, who were divided into two factions: the heroic Guardians and the evil Renegades. Despite their initial popularity, GoBots eventually faded from the spotlight as Transformers became the dominant brand in the transforming toy market.