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  • RFC · Aired Jan 14, 2000Audio only

    01/14/2000

    Takara plans a new Transformers series for 2000, led by a fire truck Convoy. RFC hands out its first Year in Review Awards, and John DeLuna names the worst of…

  • RFC · Aired Dec 31, 1999Audio only

    12/31/99 “Y2K Edition”

    Beast Machines toys finally hit US shelves, and John DeLuna gives the Tankor mega a thumbs in the middle. Goldimus Prime scores Transmetal 2 Tigerhawk an 8. Brian interviews ViceGripX…

  • RFC · Aired Dec 18, 1999Audio only

    12/17/99

    Beast Machines Cheetor, Blackarachnia and Thrust toy pictures surface on ATT, along with spoiler-posting trolls. Turin fills in for Brian, reviews Nightglider and the UK Claw Jaw and Spittor repaints,…

  • RFC · Aired Dec 11, 1999Audio only

    12/10/99

    Amazon.com hikes Transformers prices, with mega-size toys jumping from $15 to $21. Turin hosts while Brian’s computer is down. He disputes Brian’s 8 for Transmetal 2 Spittor and pans the…

  • RFC · Aired Nov 27, 1999Audio only

    11/26/99

    Beast Machines toys hit pre-order as Toymania hints at a condor Silverbolt and new Maximal dinosaurs. Turin debuts with a top eight list on Optimus Minor and a pitch for…

  • RFC · Aired Nov 20, 1999Audio only

    11/19/99

    Early Beast Machines toys Mirage, Buzzsaw and Scavenger sold on eBay for $283 combined. BotCon 2000 heads to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brian reviews the Japanese Beast Wars Metals Ravage, and…

  • RFC · Aired Oct 15, 1999Audio only

    10/15/99

    Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia ships, and Brian Kilby reviews her in the first Radio Free Cybertron ever. Rhino re-releases Transformers: The Movie on VHS with the UK scrolling intro, and Cartoon…