RFC 677Jun 4, 2020
Down with the Sickness, Again
Movie Masterpiece MPM-11 Ratchet is revealed as a $120 Target exclusive. An Earthrise Bluestreak listing surfaces, and Walmart lists a Studio Series 86 Grimlock. Plus a TCG box opening.
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Cliffjumper
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RFC 670Apr 16, 2020It’s not your leg, Diecast
Movie Masterpiece MPM-10 Starscream is revealed as a Target exclusive near $160. The crew debates the price and the knockoff market. Plus the first Massey attack, Earthrise deluxes and Netflix…
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RFC 665Mar 12, 2020We are RFC from America!
Transformers: The Manga volume 1 lands, with volume 2 due May 12. The coronavirus hits Hasbro’s supply chain, and Matt calls Earthrise Starscream near perfect. Plus Brian’s trip to Toy…
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RFC · Aired Feb 23, 2020Audio onlyNew York Toy Fair 2020 Studio Series Reveals
Hasbro shared with us photos from upcoming Studio Series figures!
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RFC 661Feb 13, 2020Chris reviews Earthrise
Chris reviews Earthrise wave 1, from tiny Cliffjumper to a demanding Starscream. Masterpiece Arcee and Tigatron debut at Wonderfest, proving Don right. Plus Transformers: The Manga volume 3.
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RFC 657Jan 16, 2020What’s a GI Joe?
HasLab Unicron’s first production update reveals its tooling layout. Takara makes half of Earthrise’s first wave web-exclusive in Japan, and Target’s holiday toy slump rattles Hasbro. Plus Earthrise Starscream and…
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RFC 652Dec 13, 2019I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a bowl of coffee
Nezha’s trailer arrives with Cyberverse-style designs. Studio Series Roadbuster, Shatter and Jeep Bumblebee go official, and Banana Force unveils an unofficial God Fire Convoy armor. Plus Star Convoy’s fragile chest…
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RFC 650Nov 27, 2019A Tale of Two Masterpieces
MP-45 Bumblebee 2.0 breaks Brian’s heart while MP-46 Blackarachnia wins him over. MP-49 Black Convoy gets its own number, and Fans Hobby’s Minerva earns a third-party exception. Plus a scam…
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RFC 648Nov 14, 2019Elf on a Shelfwarmer
A Hasbro China Taobao leak points to Earthrise Sky Lynx and a Quintesson. The Toy Detectives size up Cliffjumper, and RFC launches its 2019 toy drive, Operation Elf on a…
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RFC 642Oct 3, 2019EARTHRISE, Scorponok, and more from NYCC 2019
Hasbro’s NYCC 2019 event reveals Transformers Earthrise, and the crew loves its clean G1 look. Titan Class Scorponok, a new seeker Starscream and Hoist lead the lineup, while HasLab Unicron…
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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 557Feb 8, 2018Springer Season! Cliffjumper Season!
Hasbro outsells Mattel for the first time in 24 years. Transformers Authentics hit Dollar General, Studio Series Deluxe Wave 1 turns up on a Peruvian shipping list, and three unofficial…