RFC 568Apr 26, 2018
Hasbro’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 567Apr 19, 2018Don’t know about you but I collect toys
A 13-dollar Trypticon sighting at Ollie’s sends fans hunting. Maketoys reveals unofficial Masterpiece Skywarp and Thundercracker, Cyberverse Ultra and Ultimate packaging lands, and TakaraTomy recalls Encore God Fire Convoy.
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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 563Mar 22, 2018We’re going to save the toy industry, maybe
Toys R Us starts liquidating, and a company plans to bring back KB Toys. Don, a former KB employee, weighs in. Flame Toys’ licensed Tarn and the Encore God Fire…
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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 560Mar 1, 2018120 Minutes of Awesome in a 69 Minute Podcast
Impactor wins the Generations fan vote, and Hasbro hints War for Cybertron will mine G1 Cybertronian modes. Studio Series Grimlock wins over everyone but Matt, and Toys R Us UK…
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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 · Aired Feb 18, 2018Audio onlyFull Toy Fair 2018 Live Stream – Saturday (Hasbro News and More)
This is the 9th annual Toy Fair Live Stream, Saturday edition. On this FIVE HOUR live stream we talk about all the news coming out of Hasbro’s Fan Event, including…
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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…