RFC 551Dec 29, 2017
Predictions for Transformers in 2018
It’s the last RFC of 2017, so the crew makes its Transformers predictions for 2018. Figure King says Hasbro and TakaraTomy will unify their brands with Power of the Primes.…
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RFC 548Dec 7, 2017Transformers Movie Series Surprises
TakaraTomy’s Power of the Primes line starts in May 2018 with prices that suggest Hasbro repacks. New Movie Series images show Megatron, Brawl and Leader Blackout. Plus Titans Return Episode…
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RFC 546Nov 22, 2017For John, it was Tuesday
Street Fighter II x Transformers is real, and John DeLuna calls it the most important day of his life. Ken, Chun-Li, Ryu and M. Bison arrive as repainted Transformers. Plus…
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RFC 545Nov 16, 2017Sand, Paper, Transformers
Masterpiece MP-41 Dinobot gets full photos and a confirmed 28,000 yen price. Machinima’s Titans Return series premieres, and the Hasbro and Mattel rumor fizzles. Plus Fans Toys’ Masterpiece-scale Aerialbots and…
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RFC 542Oct 25, 2017Why do you hate Third Party, Diecast?
Unique Toys’ unofficial movie Optimus Prime has the crew worried about third-party legal trouble. Masterpiece Beast Wars Dinobot debuts, MMC shows its DJD lineup and Cogman reaches the US. Plus…
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RFC 540Oct 11, 201718th Anniversary Show
Radio Free Cybertron turns 18 as TakaraTomy opens preorders for Legends Grand Maximus and Greatshot. NYCC 2017 brings the Terrorcons and Rodimus Unicronus, and Grotusque may be headed to Toys…
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RFC 539Oct 4, 2017TFcon USA 2017 in the rearview
TFCon USA 2017 was nearly perfect, except for a third-party panel that ended in boos. Is unlicensed third party in a death spiral? Plus a 30,000 yen Encore God Fire…
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RFC 535Sep 7, 2017Did Dononomics Lead to Toys R Us’ Downfall?
Toys R Us weighs bankruptcy protection days before HasCon, and the crew debates what it means for collectors. Power of the Primes teasers, a Predaking mock-up and leaked Cyberverse package…
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RFC 534Aug 31, 2017Who’s Buying All of These Transformers Statues, Anyway?
Hasbro sues DC over a Bumblebee toy, and the crew backs Hasbro’s trademark claim. Kapow Toys cease and desist rumors swirl, and The Last Knight ends its run near $604…
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RFC 533Aug 23, 2017God Bomber is Dead
MakeToys cancels its Galaxy Meteor Starscream, and the crew argues over who is to blame. HasCon passes drop as much as 50 percent on Groupon. Plus Bumblebee starts filming and…
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RFC · Aired Aug 9, 2017Audio only531: Is it like Dragonball Super, but with Transformers?
Hasbro reveals Transformers Cyberverse, a new animated series for 2018, with Rescue Bots Academy to follow. MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rod brings Firebolt, and HasCon adds Susan Blu and Stan Bush.…
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RFC 530Aug 2, 201723 years later, Hasbro responds: Yes, Don. We’re making a Headmaster Arcee!
After 23 years of asking, Don is finally getting a Headmaster Arcee. HasCon hints at a new collectors club, John Cena joins the Bumblebee movie and MP-711 goes 7-Eleven. Plus…