RFC 590Sep 27, 2018
You Have Terrible Parents
The new Bumblebee trailer goes full G1 on Cybertron, and the crew is cautiously hopeful. Siege Ultra Magnus is only 8 inches to the shoulders, and a new Titan is…
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RFC 586Aug 30, 2018Do we have to Transformer this week?
The first Cyberverse episodes are online, and Brian says the show beats its toys. David Sobolov joins the Bumblebee movie, and Fan Expo brings new Studio Series Deluxes. Plus Toys…
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RFC 585Aug 23, 2018By Your Mini-cons Combined, I am Captain Planet
The Target-exclusive Studio Series Bumblebee and Charlie set gets clip-on parts and a sticker sheet. Siege adds Decepticons, including Leader Shockwave. Plus Encore Unicron of Light and Mastermind’s half a…
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RFC 584Aug 17, 2018When Diecast Got His Taobao
Brian buys his first Cyberverse figures and has thoughts. Bumblebee’s movie Jeep mode is confirmed by a prop auction, and the Studio Series VW Bumblebee is tiny. Plus a Cyberverse…
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RFC 583Aug 10, 2018I Think I Just Show-Titled Myself
With Brian away, Jason Kirk hosts and nearly everyone has Repugnus. The Encore Big Convoy reissue lands in Beast Wars Neo colors, and MP-20+ Wheeljack goes animation-accurate. Plus an Empire…
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RFC 581Jul 26, 2018We just need capes
Tom Scioli will write and draw an IDW Go-Bots comic. San Diego Comic-Con 2018 brings the first Siege toys, from Cog and Ultra Magnus to a Chromia that no longer…
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RFC 580Jul 18, 2018Tune In Tomorrow
Amazon listings leak the 2019 War for Cybertron line as SDCC 2018 booth photos post mid-show. MP-43 Megatron gets US distribution, and the Energon Igniters are revealed. Plus Don’s first…
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RFC 576Jun 21, 2018It’s a Don Call Out Show
IDW’s Star Trek vs. Transformers crossover has the crew over the moon. Toys R Us Australia closes, Punch-Counterpunch gets details and Fun Publications renews the BotCon trademark. Plus a happy…
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RFC 574Jun 7, 2018Bumblebee better than The Last Knight
The Bumblebee movie teaser trailer wins over even skeptical hosts with tighter, G1-inspired designs. Abominus is complete, and the crew ranks the Terrorcons. Plus Toys R Us Australia’s Shadow Panther…
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RFC 572May 24, 2018That’s not hope, that’s Stockholm Syndrome
Paramount pulls Transformers 7 from its schedule. A listener’s question opens a deep dive into why Power of the Primes Wave 2 never shows up. Plus Imaginarium Art’s G1 Arcee…
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RFC 562Mar 15, 2018We’re still Toys R Us Kids, Mostly
Toys R Us is reportedly preparing to liquidate its US stores, and UK stores close within six weeks. Studio Series figures turn up early in Kansas and Washington. Plus Chris…
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RFC 558Feb 14, 2018Twas the Show Before Toy Fair…
Is an evergreen Transformers line about to replace Generations? Rob makes the case for a fall brand refresh tied to the Bumblebee movie. Plus Studio Series Bumblebee in package, Meijer…