The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge

Autobot032 wrote:No confusion, here. Transformers, all the way.

GiveMeSkyfire wrote:You guys are just kidding about my little pony.......right?

Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4

The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.

LEGO
1950-1980 - Seed 1

Yeah, we cheated. LEGO first came out of Denmark in 1949, but this heavyweight found its stride post-1950. What started as a simple building block toy has taken off to become a multi million dollar business. Today, kids can build giant Death Stars and Harry Potter castles with Lego kits. We still like the old-school pieces that inspired imagination and creation. Though we do like changing the hairpieces on today's figures. Genius.

That Bot wrote:I had to betray the fandom here and vote LEGOs. There is just SOOOOOOO much a kid can do with LEGO bricks if he (or she) has imagination. And who has more imagination than kids? I built some pretty cool things as a kid. Or at least I felt they were pretty cool, they might not hold up so well now. As much as I love Transformers, and the ingenuity of a toy that can turn from a robot into an animal (I was a kid during Beast Wars) or a vehicle is usually pretty awesome, LEGOs are literally whatever you want them to be. Please don't hate me.

Manterax Prime wrote:I won't be voting for either as they both are equal in terms of awesomeness in my book.

RhA wrote:You can't beat Lego. Ever. Optimus would understand.

Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4

The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.

Ball
Timeless - Seed 1

It's impossible to say when the first child picked up a spherical object and fell in love. The infatuation, though, continues today. Bounce it; toss it; roll it; spin it; catch it. There aren't many toys as versatile, and name another contestant that is a key component of so many other toys and games. Try playing jacks with a cube. Ball and Paddle? It's even in the name!

Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?

http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.

That Bot wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?

http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.

Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.

That Bot wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?

http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.

Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.

amtm wrote:

That Bot wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:What the hell is this mensa?

http://www.mensa.org/ wrote:Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.

Basically it's a society of the most intelligent minds on the planet. You have to score in the top 2% on a standardized, recognized IQ test to be a member.

So they only discriminate against people with lower scores or who never took an IQ test.

Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far

Seibertron wrote:

Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far

That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.

Arctorro wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far

That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.

Yep, another reason this site is so awesome!

Seibertron wrote:

Arctorro wrote:Voted for Transformers, feeling more hopeful of winning after beating Lego. Didn't think Transformers would make it this far

That's what happens when you get fansites like Seibertron.com which have 500,000 unique visitors per month behind something like this.

That Bot wrote:I would forget after each round without Seibertron's reminders.

Over the last six weeks, both the public and American Mensa members from around the country cast nearly 78,000 votes on 64 toys in four regions — timeless, pre-1950s, 1950-1980 and 1981-present. Each region was made up of 16 competitors, seeded 1 through 16, based on the strength of their résumés.

In the first round, the top seed from a given category faced off against the 16th seed from the same region; the second seed challenged the 15th seed, and so on. During the sixth week, the winner was chosen by you, the members...but which was it?

Transformers
1980-Present - Seed 4

The boys' version of the Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers set the toy world on its ear in 1984. Anyone and everyone just had to have these "robots in disguise." They could transform into everyday objects, usually vehicles or weapons, and a cartoon series and, eventually, films followed, turning a whole new generation on to these toys.

Round 1


Round 2


Round 3


Round 4


Round 5


Round 6