The new Collectors’ Club magazine unloads Generations reveals: a Deluxe Wreck-Gar with a motorcycle mode and a new Deluxe Optimus Prime inspired by G2 Laser Optimus Prime. Trailbreaker, Jazz, Skullgrin and Thunderwing also appear, and Hasbro confirms Masterpiece Rodimus will reach the US without his trailer. Exvee calls it the best time ever to be a Transformers fan. Paladin reviews War for Cybertron Soundwave, and Aimee previews IDW’s December books.
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Generations Deluxe Wreck-Gar Revealed
The Collectors’ Club magazine shows Generations Deluxe Wreck-Gar, a day after a Walmart listing leaked the name. Exvee is thrilled, and the crew jokes about buying two so one can ride the other. They expect a Junkion troop-builder repaint to follow. [Source: not found]
Laser Optimus Prime-Inspired Generations Deluxe Optimus
A Generations Deluxe Optimus Prime inspired by G2 Laser Optimus Prime came out of nowhere. Exvee wishes it carried G2 Autobot symbols, but is glad for a new Deluxe Optimus mold to replace the old Classics one. The crew pitches repaints as Black Convoy and Laser Ultra Magnus. [Source: not found]
More Generations: Cliffjumper, Skullgrin, Thunderwing, Trailbreaker
War for Cybertron Cliffjumper gets a new head, which Rob may put on his Classics Cliffjumper. Skullgrin on the Darkmount mold nods to both his Pretender shell and robot, and Thunderwing could easily become Tigerhawk. Trailbreaker gets a modern take on his deco, and the Legends version is called Trailcutter. The magazine also shows Scourge’s vehicle mode, Perceptor and Jazz. Exvee calls it the best time ever to be a Transformers fan, and the crew agrees Generations far outclasses Universe. [Source: not found]
Masterpiece Rodimus Coming to the US Without Its Trailer
In the club magazine, Hasbro confirmed Masterpiece Rodimus will come to the US without the trailer but with its own unique accessories. Official Takara photos show a retractable visor in Hot Rod mode and a Matrix compartment, though the flames do not open. Brian will buy the Japanese version and the US one. [Source: not found]
Takara’s Transformers United and More Japanese Releases
Japan is getting the Generations figures as Transformers United, with painted details instead of chrome. Takara is also using the old Deluxe Classics Optimus mold again. A repaint of Armada Unicron as G1 Unicron is on Brian’s list. A new Animated lucky-draw prize is a gold chrome Megatron, limited to 1,000. [Source: not found]
Universe Three-Pack Not Coming to the US
The Galvatron, Cyclonus and Hot Rod three-pack is officially not coming to the US for now and remains an Asian market exclusive. Exvee notes the Super Special Editions also started that way before reaching Hasbro Toy Shop and discount stores. [Source: not found]
Collectors’ Club Sells Current Retail Toys
The Collectors’ Club store has current toys for members, including the Blurr redeco of Drift ahead of retail. The Power Core Combiners two-packs it listed have already sold out. [Source: not found]
This Day in History
On September 21, 2006, the second Kiss Players manga was published. Rob recalls accusing Greg Sepelak of lying when he first described it. On September 21, 2007, the live-action movie began its IMAX run with extra scenes.
TFWiki Spotlight: Wheelie
Chris McFeely spotlights TFWiki’s G1 Wheelie article, written entirely in rhyme. He first opposed keeping the rhymes as the article grew, but credits editor Dr. Spangler for rhyming Wheelie’s whole Headmasters run without losing information. The article covers his cartoon, comic, storybook and toy appearances, and even the notes rhyme.
Comics With LadyWreck
IDW’s December solicits add Foundation, a Transformers 3 prequel about the Optimus and Megatron rivalry. Also coming are trades of Ironhide and ongoing #7-12 as International Incident, a Best of Starscream collection and ongoing #14, where two Autobots fall. Brian just got the Last Stand of the Wreckers trade, and Aimee calls it IDW’s best.
Aimee liked Drift #2’s art but sees plot holes starting to show. Writer Shane McCarthy addressed fan accusations on his blog. The Underbase interviewed colorist Joana Lafuente of Ironhide and Spotlight Drift.
Review: War for Cybertron Soundwave
Paladin calls War for Cybertron Soundwave the fourth and likely final War for Cybertron figure in Generations. The Cybertronian SUV with teeth is okay, and the robot mode recreates the 1984 head, chest and weapons, with guns that store in his chest like cassettes. His biggest flaw is no cassette partner. Paladin gives him a mild recommendation, mostly to finish the set.
Twitter Theater and Contest
Rob’s pick is a subtitled Japanese Victory ending in which Star Saber is sung about as a mischievous child. RFC’s Animated Rodimus Minor giveaway for YouTube subscribers has one week left.
Radio Free Cybertron is the world's first and oldest toy and action figure podcast — broadcasting from the heart of the Transformers fan community since October 1999. What started as a scrappy fan show has grown into an institution, with nearly 1,000 episodes and over 25 years of coverage. Every week, host Brian Kilby and the RFC crew dig into the latest Transformers news, toy reveals, collecting, and everything hitting shelves from Hasbro, Takara, and beyond. No fluff, no hype — just informed, passionate collectors who have been doing this longer than anyone else on the planet. The original. The longest running. Till all are one.
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