02The collection

Optimus Prime

RFC · Aired Apr 3, 2014Audio only

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The Titanfall Optimus Prime skin was an April Fools’ joke, and the crew is not laughing. KFC Toys’ Citizen Stack takes on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at $185. Plus why a…
RFC · Aired Oct 13, 2013Audio only

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Age of Extinction’s first Optimus Prime toy shows up at NYCC, and the crew is not impressed. KFC’s not-Soundwave brings a Ratbat, and the Headmasters dub gets the Rewind treatment.
RFC · Aired Jan 19, 2013Audio only

1/16/2013

A possible Generations Optimus Prime with a Roller Targetmaster leads the week, plus Platinum Omega Supreme pre-orders and new Beast Hunters looks. Then Beast Machines’ Revelations Part 3 and Aimee…
RFC · Aired Nov 17, 2012Audio only

11/14/2012

The Black Friday ads have almost no Transformers deals, and the crew reads that as a bad sign for the brand. Big Bad Toy Store opens individual pre-orders for the…
RFC · Aired Oct 7, 2012Audio only

10/04/2012

Takara Tomy surprises fans with an Encore Fortress Maximus reissue. Masterpiece cassettes and a black MP-10 Optimus Prime are on the way. The crew revisits Dark Awakening and admits collecting…
RFC · Aired Aug 11, 2012Audio only

08/09/2012

Maiden Japan mass-produces its Junkion upgrade kit, and Tim Curry joins Rescue Bots. Brian finally gets his Comic-Con Shockwave HISS Tank after a FedEx odyssey. Plus Transformers Rewind on City…
RFC · Aired Jul 28, 2012Audio only

07/26/2012

A third-party Galvatron reveal unravels on air as a fan’s custom. Masterpiece Optimus Prime lands at Toys R Us for $99.99, and a Fall of Cybertron demo arrives July 31.…
RFC · Aired Jun 24, 2012Audio only

06/21/2012

Transformers Animated comes to the Hub in July, possibly in HD. Arms Micron Optimus Prime gets a giant Matrix sword, and Prime Unicron looks Japan-only. Plus Autocracy #12 and Transformers…
RFC · Aired Apr 27, 2012Audio only

Radio Free Cybertron Botcon Show Day 1 (Sorta)

Radio Free Cybertron checks in from BotCon 2012 after day one in Dallas. Shattered Glass Junkions in Insecticon colors lead the attendee extras, and Spinister is a must-have. Exvee hits…
RFC · Aired Mar 17, 2012Audio only

03/14/2012

Hasbro says it will never work with third-party Transformers makers, and CybertronCon 2012 reveals Masterpiece Sunstorm, Prime Breakdown and a pile of Asia-exclusive repaints. Plus Operation Bumblebee and a mystery…
RFC · Aired Mar 2, 2012Audio only

02/29/2012

Fun Publications tells Collectors Club members to cancel their credit cards after a security breach. David Kaye and Garry Chalk head to BotCon 2012, and Crave shuts its doors. Plus…
RFC · Aired Jan 9, 2012Audio only

01/04/2012

BotCon 2012’s Classics vs. Shattered Glass reveals start rolling, and Soundwave’s sold-separately bandana sparks Bandana Gate. Plus Lady Wreck on IDW’s Death of Optimus Prime, and whether BotCon is about…