02The collection

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RFC 661Feb 13, 2020

Chris 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.
RFC 642Oct 3, 2019

EARTHRISE, 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…
RFC 597Nov 21, 2018

Challenge of the BOTBOTS!

The BotBots Challenge box arrives, all 13 pounds of it. Siege reaches the crew, with Blowpipe and Sideswipe in hand. Plus early Bumblebee screenings, a PG-13 rating and a cheaper…
RFC · Aired Sep 1, 2013Audio only

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Have the third parties gone too far? A not-Metroplex sparks the debate. Transformers 4 is getting Dinobots, Shout Factory brings the Unicron Trilogy to DVD, and Diecast recaps OmegaCon.
RFC · Aired May 19, 2013Audio only

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Generations Sandstorm swaps about a third of Springer’s parts for a tilt-rotor retool. Seven hosts weigh in on Springer and Blitzwing, pitch a G2 Dreadwing and grumble about club delays.…
RFC · Aired May 5, 2013Audio only

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MakeToys reveals its not-Computron, and Brian has to have it. The Collectors’ Club pushes Depth Charge and the subscription service past BotCon, an SDCC Metroplex is coming, and a leaked…
RFC · Aired Apr 14, 2013Audio only

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IDW Limited’s Last Stand of the Wreckers hardcovers top out at $350 for just 10 copies. The Beast Hunters Voyager Megatron prototype is a lovably ugly Sharkticon remold. Plus MMC…
RFC · Aired Feb 9, 2013Audio only

2/6/2013

Hasbro surprises fans with a Target-exclusive Beast Hunters Cyberverse Abominus. The first BotCon 2013 figure, a Machine Wars Hoist on the Kup mold, draws groans. Rob and a co-host review…
RFC · Aired Nov 25, 2012Audio only

11/24/2012

RFC’s Thanksgiving show digs into the vault. Garry Chalk talks Optimus Primal, dubbing the Unicron Trilogy and “Transformers: it’s better than crack.” Marty Isenberg recalls Beast Machines, Transformers Animated and…