Not only Transformers (an obvious 80s memory) but also the writing of Simon Furman and the art of Geoff Senior. As a young 'un they definitely had an influence on me wanting to become a visual creative type when I grew up.
Also this guy had a similar effect on childhood me:
1984 Team Raleigh Burner Still got mine and it's better condition than the one pictured. Possibly going to be firing it on eBay sometime soon as it's just gathering dust and I could do with the space.