RFC 572May 24, 2018
That’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 569May 4, 2018Hasbro acquires Saban, oh my
Hasbro buys Saban Brands, and the crew wonders whether the Robots in Disguise dub could finally come home. Machinima’s Power of the Primes premieres with a slow first episode. Plus…
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RFC 568Apr 26, 2018Hasbro’s First Quarter Slump
Hasbro posts a first-quarter loss and blames the Toys R Us liquidation. Studio Series Thundercracker escapes Toys R Us exclusivity, MAAS Toys shows a Tetrajet Starscream, and TF Dream Factory’s…
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RFC 566Apr 12, 2018Helex to Pay
X2Toys reveals Giga Raiden, yet another unofficial Optimus Prime. Octopunch returns in Power of the Primes Wave 3, Rescue Bots Academy gets a new voice cast, and Garry Chalk heads…
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RFC 565Apr 5, 2018Tell me about Dracula, Diecast
Power of the Primes Nemesis Prime leaks through an official Russian page. The Encore God Fire Convoy reissue looks sharp but pricey, and Studio Series Leaders hit shelves early. Plus…
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RFC 564Mar 29, 2018There Goes My Radio Free Cybertron
A leaked photo may show a movie Masterpiece Volkswagen Bumblebee. IDW confirms Unicron ends its 12-year continuity. Titan Class Predaking in hand, plus FansToys Hydra and DX9 Dutch.
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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 561Mar 9, 2018How Brian got his Outback
Outback gets his name back as Power of the Primes reveals land at Australia Toy Fair. Cyber Battalion Shockwave wins the crew over without knees, and TakaraTomy shows a gorgeous…
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RFC 559Feb 22, 2018High Quality Third-Party Knock-Off Chicken
Toy Fair 2018 is in the books, and the crew grades the TFormers report card. Chris asks whether War for Cybertron means another downsizing as deluxes hit $20. Plus a…
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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…
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RFC 556Feb 1, 2018The Dragon Ball FighterZ Transformers Podcast
The crew makes its Toy Fair 2018 predictions, from Predaking to Seacons and Autobot Targetmasters. Hasbro files for Transformers BotBots, and UK listings point to a Stryker codename for the…
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RFC 555Jan 24, 2018Maybe it’s fortunate that you grew up, Toys R Us is closing 180 stores
Toys R Us is closing 180 stores, and TakaraTomy’s Power of the Primes waves match Hasbro’s. Masterpiece Shadow Panther gets a full look, and Rodimus Unicronus turns up in Kansas.…