VOLTRON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF DEFENDING THE UNIVERSE
Year-Long Celebration Includes Collaborations with Top Partners, Fan Events and Social Activations
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Let’s Voltron! is what fans will chant once again as their favorite robot celebrates a milestone – 30 years of defending the universe. The 1984 television series Voltron:Defender of the Universe tells the legend of a team of five pilots who power robotic lions that combine to form the mighty Voltron.
During its 30 years, Voltron has become a pop culture phenomenon: According to the Urban Dictionary, “Voltron” is commonly used as a verb meaning “to combine forces to achieve a common goal.” Many rap and hip-hop artists have paid tribute to the robot and celebrity fans have made a statement wearing retro styles that pay homage to the franchise.