Transformers: Dark of the Moon is surprisingly good, and the whole RFC crew agrees. Sentinel Prime’s betrayal, the Wreckers and Laserbeak steal the show in this spoiler review. The crew still nitpicks the slow spots and an abrupt ending.
Archives for June 2011
Radio Free Cybertron – 06/22/2011
Jim Shooter tells the secret origins of Transformers, and Takara prices an Encore Constructicons set at about $120. Peter reviews the Dark of the Moon game, and Transformers Prime’s Operation Breakdown wins the crew over.
Radio Free Cybertron – June 15th 2011
BotCon calls out Transformers knockoffs, and the crew asks what third-party toys mean for the hobby. The Hub’s ratings disappoint, some Leader Ironhide heads are glued in place, and Shia LaBeouf is done. JD hosts, iGear’s Impactor wins the crew over, and RFC names its BotCon contest winner.
Radio Free Cybertron – 06/08/2011: Post-Botcon Depression
The crew recaps BotCon 2011, from Michael Bay’s “it’s plastic” Hall of Fame speech to a Stunticons exclusive set with no real stinker. Hasbro heads to New York Comic Con with exclusives. Kre-O lands at Toys R Us, and Reveal the Shield figures turn up at Ross and Marshalls.
Radio Free Cybertron – Pre-Botcon 2011 Show
Hasbro confirms its own Masterpiece Rodimus Prime at a third of the Takara price. The crew previews BotCon 2011, from the split Hall of Fame events to Shattered Glass attendee toys. Plus a $75 Captured Prey gift card contest for BotCon week.