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Blackarachnia

RFC · Aired May 30, 2016Audio only

The RFC Mini-cast – 050: Girl Talk

Jen, aka Trixter, joins John to talk gender in Transformers fiction and fandom. From Transformers Animated’s new fans and Blackarachnia’s depth to the IDW Arcee controversy and diversity at conventions.
RFC · Aired Oct 29, 2015Audio only

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TakaraTomy’s mall-exclusive MP-11NR Masterpiece Ramjet tops the news as the crew unpacks their TFCon Charlotte hauls. BotCon 2016’s Cicadacon, MP-25 Tracks and the Combiner Wars Combaticons get picked apart. Plus…
RFC · Aired Sep 17, 2015Audio only

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Takara Tomy reveals MP-14C Clampdown, the fifth Masterpiece Lamborghini. G2 Superion shows up at Chinese retail for about $86. MMC’s Carnifex brings IDW Overlord to Masterpiece size, and John is…
RFC · Aired Aug 20, 2015Audio only

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DX9 shows a Masterpiece-scale Galvatron test shot, and X-Transbots answers within hours. Takara’s Legends femmebots get new photos. Acme Comics lands an exclusive Transformers #45 cover, and Robots in Disguise…
RFC · Aired Jun 11, 2015Audio only

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Takara Tomy confirms Legends Nightbird Shadow, Slipstream and Black Widow, and preorders are open. BotCon 2015 posts souvenir pricing a week before the show. Plus Mastermind Creations’ Spartan, MakeToys’ Streetwise…
RFC · Aired Apr 20, 2015Audio only

The RFC Mini-cast – 009: Headmaster Don muses on Arcee

Headmaster Don explains the nickname: years of asking Hasbro for an Arcee toy at nearly every BotCon. He rates Animated, Generations and Legends Arcee and pitches a Masterpiece Headmaster. Plus…
RFC · Aired Jan 6, 2013Audio only

1/2/2013

A Beast Hunters preview brings Predaking through the space bridge, and Takara readies an Asia-exclusive leader Brawl. Headmaster Don Ferguson joins to name G2 Bruticus the best of 2012 and…
RFC · Aired Nov 26, 2000Audio only

11/26/00

The clear God Fire Convoy gift set hits Japan, and John DeLuna is not impressed. A Devil Gigatron contest prize is coming as Car Robots winds down. Goldimus Prime reviews…
RFC · Aired Aug 20, 2000Audio only

08/19/00

Takara plans blind-boxed G1 PVC statues, and Mega Megatron disappoints. God Magnus and Build King are on the way while McDonald’s runs out of Beast Machines Happy Meal toys. Goldimus…
RFC · Aired May 9, 2000Audio only

05/08/00

Beast Machines wraps its TV run, and Brian’s Computer gives the Endgame finale a 4 out of 10. Goldimus Prime reviews Beast Wars Transmetal Optimal Optimus. John DeLuna’s ATT Buzz…
RFC · Aired Apr 14, 2000Audio only

04/14/00

RFC is moving to tfradio.com. Beast Machines Thrust and Blackarachnia turn up at Kmart, and Goldimus Prime gives Striker a 7. Brian rants about the state of alt.toys.transformers and gives…
RFC · Aired Mar 11, 2000Audio only

03/10/00

Beast Machines Thrust, Blackarachnia, Longhorn and Obsidian finally reach Walmart. A third season of Beast Machines is debunked, and Hasbro weighs a new Transformers movie without Bob Skir. Brian Kilby…