02The collection

Botcon

RFC · Aired May 8, 2014Audio only

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Transformers turns 30 as Marvel’s Transformers #1 marks its anniversary. Age of Extinction toys show up early, and Walmart exclusives revive Beast Wars Terrorsaur. Plus why Jetfire can’t be called…
RFC · Aired Apr 24, 2014Audio only

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Hasbro cancels Generations waves three and five, pushing back Arcee, Scoria and Crosscut. BotCon 2014 reveals Cybertronian Knight Jinrai, and Masterpiece Ultra Magnus prototype photos surface. Plus TakaraTomy’s 30th anniversary…
RFC · Aired Apr 12, 2014Audio only

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BotCon 2014 reveals a true Headmaster Scorponok on the Energon mold. Mega Drive Megatron gets more photos, and Hasbro plans Transformers Universe toys. Plus the crew confesses just how big…
RFC · Aired Mar 13, 2014Audio only

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Diecast interviews Da-Ca Toys about Kronos, a 14-inch Masterpiece-style Skyfire limited to 1,000 pieces. Unique Toys reveals a not-Cy-Kill, BotCon 2014 adds Farrakh and Tornado, and Fans Toys Scoria shows…
RFC · Aired Mar 8, 2014Audio only

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Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee prototype images leak with a transforming Spike exosuit. The Age of Extinction teaser divides the crew, Energon Grimlock returns at Toys R Us, and BotCon 2014 reveals…
RFC · Aired Feb 2, 2014Audio only

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Generations Arcee and Chromia are announced, and Don wants photos before he celebrates. BotCon 2014 is pirates versus knights, and an exclusive Masterpiece Bluestreak is coming. Plus Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe…
RFC · Aired Jan 11, 2014Audio only

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The crew makes its Transformers 2014 predictions, from Masterpiece Jazz to a Headmaster Arcee. BotCon 2014 goes pirate themed, and the UK bans an Optimus Prime slots ad. Plus a…
RFC · Aired Dec 28, 2013Audio only

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BotCon 2014 is confirmed for Pasadena, and Year of the Horse Optimus Prime is coming to Toys R Us. Plus Generations Cosmos, the Transformers Go train-dragon Prime, an Auto-Berserk Rewind…
RFC · Aired Sep 8, 2013Audio only

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Transformers 4 is Age of Extinction, due June 27, 2014. BotCon heads back to California for its 20th anniversary. KFC’s not-Perceptor flops while Fans Project’s Headmasters shine.
RFC · Aired Aug 25, 2013Audio only

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The Charticon 2013 panel asks how fans reshaped Transformers, from Transmasters to third-party Predakings. Why do fans build toys but not cartoons? Plus a live prize drawing.
RFC · Aired Jul 7, 2013Audio only

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Don and Aimee report back from BotCon 2013, and Hasbro tells Don to give Arcee a year and a half. Masterpiece Soundwave gets a Toys R Us date, Platinum Predaking…
RFC 317Jul 1, 2013

Quick BotCon 2013 Recap

An unedited BotCon 2013 recap recorded live after the show. Voyager Rhinox, a new Skids and Legends Swerve top the crew’s picks, while Hasbro’s no-Arcee stance draws fire.