: The 1979 series is known for its classic cel animation and hand-drawn backgrounds, which defined the look of the franchise for 26 years until the 2005 reboot. The Scale of the 1979 Series

Due to the sheer number of episodes and the age of the original masters, finding a complete "verified" archive is challenging for fans.

The 1979 series was a massive production by that ran from April 2, 1979, to March 25, 2005.