Archives for 2014

Radio Free Cybertron – 367

June 12, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Warbotron’s huge not-Computron and a $400 not-Metroplex push third-party prices higher. Leaked BotCon 2014 souvenirs, two Protectobot box sets and Takara’s new Legends line round out the news. Plus Rob Springer on the Convoy pen and a Robots in Disguise No. 30 review.

Radio Free Cybertron – 366

June 5, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Hasbro’s Comic-Con 2014 Knights of Unicron set leaves the crew baffled at $185. Age of Extinction Rampage ships with a tiny head. BotCon’s Scorponok test shots, Alpha Trion leading the Volume 2 poll, and a transforming Convoy Pen round out the week.

Radio Free Cybertron – 365

May 31, 2014 By Brian Kilby

The first Masterpiece Wheeljack color test shot looks gorgeous, flaps and all. Takara’s Evangelion crossover Prime gets Don’s reluctant take. Transformers Animated’s complete series hits Amazon for $35. Plus Fans Toys Sever, Gigapower Grassor and Rob Springer on Rise of the Dark Spark.

Transformers Rewind: Beginning

May 22, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Beginning Transformers: Cybertron ep 51 Production company TV Aichi, We’ve, Tokyu Agency Airdate December 31, 2005 (Japanese) September 29, 2006 (English) Writer Manabu Ishikawa Director Mitsuru Yamazaki Animation studio GONZO Continuity Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity Source: TFWiki

Radio Free Cybertron – 364

May 22, 2014 By Brian Kilby

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Tons of news including the recently released color photos of Quantron, MP Grimlock has been reissued in the US, new clearer photos of potential Japanese Generations guide exclusives, a new Rise of the Dark Spark trailer and way, way more! Also: Please submit your favorite JD moments for our…

Radio Free Cybertron – 363

May 15, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Generations Legends Cliffjumper is revealed, and Takara Tomy’s mail-away poll includes Alpha Trion and Police Type Sunstreaker. Rob reports from Hasbro’s design team Q&A on chrome and tighter joints. Plus More Than Meets the Eye #29.

Transformers Rewind: Garbage in Garbage Out

May 8, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Garbage In, Garbage Out Transformers Animated ep 20 Airdate May 3, 2008 Written by Marty Isenberg Directed by Ben Jones Shunji Oga Animation studio The Answer Studio Continuity Animated cartoon continuity Source: TFWiki

Radio Free Cybertron – 362

May 8, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Transformers turns 30 as Marvel’s Transformers #1 marks its anniversary. Age of Extinction toys show up early, and Walmart exclusives revive Beast Wars Terrorsaur. Plus why Jetfire can’t be called Skyfire.

Radio Free Cybertron – 361

May 3, 2014 By Brian Kilby

MP-22 Ultra Magnus reveals its accessories and opens for preorder. Masterpiece Prowl and Grimlock become Toys R Us exclusives, and KFC Toys shows Diaclone and Shining Magnus versions of Citizen Stack. Plus Robots in Disguise #28 and More Than Meets the Eye #28.

Radio Free Cybertron – 360

April 24, 2014 By Brian Kilby

Hasbro cancels Generations waves three and five, pushing back Arcee, Scoria and Crosscut. BotCon 2014 reveals Cybertronian Knight Jinrai, and Masterpiece Ultra Magnus prototype photos surface. Plus TakaraTomy’s 30th anniversary plans and Fans Toys Soar.