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Serpentorslair Staff · September 13, 2026

This One is Truly Outrageous

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy cartoons, Barbie and the Rockers rivalry, Christy Marx Jem, Jem 1985 cartoon, Jem 2015 movie, Jem Amazon Prime series, Jem and The Holograms, Jem and the Holograms history, Jem Hasbro toys, JemCon 20260 comment

By: R.A. Rayne The early ‘80s were dominated by space adventures, action films, and MTV. Boys’ action cartoons dominated the afternoons and Saturday mornings. While the Care Bears, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, and Rainbow Brite aired, they could not compete with the toy-driven G.I. Joe, He-Man, and the Transformers. Following the success of G.I. Joe and Transformers, Hasbro came up with a truly outrageous idea. They wanted to launch a new line of fashion dolls to compete with Mattel’s heavily dominant Barbie line. Hasbro planned to create a multimedia…

Truly Outrageous: The History of Jem and the Holograms’ Iconic Toy Line and Cartoon

In the 1980s, Jem and the Holograms exploded onto the scene, blending music, fashion, and adventure into one dazzling multimedia phenomenon. Created by Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, and Marvel Productions, the franchise featured a toy line and an animated series that captivated a generation with its vibrant colors, engaging characters, and unforgettable catchphrase: “Truly Outrageous!” This is the story of how Jem and her friends became icons of the 1980s and beyond. The origins of Jem and the Holograms began in the mid-1980s when Hasbro sought to create a new doll…