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RFC 1008Oct 8, 2026

G1 Headmaster Arcee, Finally

Takara Tomy finally shows Missing Link Headmaster Arcee, and Don is buying two. Hasbro’s NYCC 2026 lineup brings back Jazz, Ironhide and Ratchet as Deluxes go to $29.99. Plus Michael…
RFC · Aired Jul 2, 2026Audio only

Late June 2026

It’s a thin Father’s Day crew, but Brian, Diecast, and our very first patron Kevin Dorsey still dig into a stack of Age of the Primes pre-orders. The Vector Prime…
RFC 870Feb 17, 2024

More Wheeljack

Hasbro reports a $1.06 billion fourth-quarter loss, and the crew braces for more cost cutting. HasLab Omega Prime passes its funding goal as Brian cancels his backing. Plus MPG-08 Yamabuki,…
RFC 769Mar 12, 2022

NFTs, Again

Funko brings Transformers to NFTs, and only about 2 percent of buyers can redeem a physical Pop. The crew digs into the odds and the energy cost. Plus new Spike…
RFC 674May 14, 2020

Even More Seacons Before Unicron

HasLab Unicron’s update shows an early test shot, steel molds and a 26-inch box. Zobovor finds more Netflix deluxes at Walmart. Plus God Neptune is teased.
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 651Dec 5, 2019

Everybody Uses the Free Monkey

Takara Tomy confirms a Masterpiece Raiden project, and MP-49 Black Convoy gets a date and price. The Hall of Fame vote opens, Nezha gets construction sets, and Cyberverse Deluxes reach…
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 583Aug 10, 2018

I Think I Just Show-Titled Myself

With Brian away, Jason Kirk hosts and nearly everyone has Repugnus. The Encore Big Convoy reissue lands in Beast Wars Neo colors, and MP-20+ Wheeljack goes animation-accurate. Plus an Empire…
RFC 560Mar 1, 2018

120 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…
RFC · Aired Feb 15, 2016Audio only

The RFC Mini-cast – 045: Sky Reign!

Combiner Wars Sky Reign brings a new torso and a great-looking Sky Lynx, but soft hips and friction tabs hold it back. John and Matt rank the limbs, rate the…
RFC · Aired Dec 10, 2015Audio only

446

Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron arrives as a combiner of lost souls, and the crew is smitten. MP-20 Wheeljack gets a reissue, and TakaraTomy announces official display stands. Plus MakeToys’ Remasters…