Today, let us take a little break from work. The ’80s were a time, to many, filled with new wave music, Brat Pack movies, and bad haircuts. There is an even more simple side to the to the time period though, and that is what we aim to look at here. Let’s take a look through some awesome cartoons from the decade. Remember the time when Saturday mornings meant sugary cereal and awesome cartoons? Here are some cartoons that bring back childhood memories to quite a few people on Facebook.
Transformers


Not sold on the Transformers movies yet? I have to agree with you. The cartoon is a legend though as Optimus Prime and his fellow Autobots and Megatron’s Decepticons have been battling since the the cartoon premiered in 1984. Transformers has over 44,000 fans on Facebook. “Autobots, roll out!”

Duck Tales


When Uncle Donald leaves, Dewie, Huey, and Louie end up living with Uncle Scrooge McDuck. Duck Tales premiered in 1987, and the film followed in the start of the next decade. 41,000 fans on Facebook keep the Duck Tale cartoons spirit alive.

ThunderCats

The ThunderCats premiered in 1985, and is still being milked for some cash in various formats today. Is that film ever going to be released? Lion-O, Jaga, and crew battled Mum-ra and various other villians for four seasons. Almost 36,000 are a fan of ThunderCats on Facebook. “Thundercats, HO!”

Fraggle Rock


I know Fraggle Rock isn’t technically a cartoon, with the exception of the spin-off series that lasted a season. It is hard to bring up ‘80s television and not mention the awesome Fraggle Rock world though. Jim Henson’s genius ‘80s show with Gobo and crew was a mega hit of the ‘80s and still today. 26,000 are still singing the theme song from Fraggle Rock on Facebook.

Smurfs


Putting aside the whole political Communism controversy, the cartoon The Smurfs was a staple on the decade. The show premiered in 1981 and had many specials throughout the decade in addition to the cartoon show. Over 21,000 are still fans of those lovable blue guys and girls. My favorite Smurf was always Grouchy. Who was yours?

GI Joe


The action figures, GI-Joe, found their way into the animated world in the eighties in a few different series. The real American hero must stop Cobra, and in the process became an awesome cartoon from the decade. Kudos to the 10,000 plus fans of the show on Facebook.

He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe


“By the Power of Grayskull!” The phrase transferred Prince Adam into He-Man. It was He-Mans duty to protect his home planet, Eternia, from Skeletor. A Master of the Universe has progressed to a slightly different meaning as the years progressed, but it all stemmed from the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon from the early ‘80s. Almost 5,000 fans of the original Master of the Universe are on Facebook.

The Real Ghostbusters


“Penfold, shush!” The popular catch phrase Danger Mouse often shouted to his sidekick. The greatest secret agent in the world, and his cartoon show, premiered in the UK in 1981, and made its way to US a few years later. Over 2,700 on Facebook continue to show their love for Danger Mouse and Penfold.

Danger Mouse


“Penfold, shush!” The popular catch phrase Danger Mouse often shouted to his sidekick. The greatest secret agent in the world, and his cartoon show, premiered in the UK in 1981, and made its way to US a few years later. Over 2,700 on Facebook continue to show their love for Danger Mouse and Penfold

Dungeons And Dragons


Dungeons & Dragons was been a classic game for years, and the cartoon, based on the game, premiered in 1983. The realm of Dungeons & Dragons was a rollercoaster ride filled with twists and turns as Hank and the kids ventured through a mythical land trying to make their way home. At times, I never thought the seven of them were going to make it home. How evil was that Venger? D & D’s cartoon Facebook page has over 2,200 fans.