Archives for 2018

The RFC Mini-cast – 069: Intellectual Property and Transformers 101

September 11, 2018 By Brian Kilby

Former IP attorney Bill Ray gives John DeLuna a 101 on intellectual property and Transformers. Patents, copyright and trademark explain why third-party toys skip Autobot symbols and official names, and what could make Hasbro crack down.

Transform Squadron – 001

September 9, 2018 By Brian Kilby

This week: After some introductions, Rob talks about the Dollar Tree Robots toyline! He then talks the Power Rangers 25th-anniversary episode, the upcoming conclusion of Voltron Legendary Defender, and thoughts on new Transformers stuff!

Radio Free Cybertron 587 – Sorry for keeping us on topic, Brian

September 6, 2018 By Brian Kilby

David Sobolov reveals he voices Blitzwing in the Bumblebee movie. Studio Series 26-30 bring Barricade, Sideswipe and Crankcase, and Punch-Counterpunch shows up out of the box. Plus Siege pricing in Japan and a look back at Robots in Disguise.

RFC Mini-cast 068 – Cyberverse Review with Bill Ray

August 31, 2018 By Brian Kilby

On this episode of the RFC Mini-cast, John is joined again by Transformers fan and author Bill Ray to discuss the first episodes of Cyberverse! Check out Bill’s novels on Amazon!

Radio Free Cybertron 586 – Do we have to Transformer this week?

August 30, 2018 By Brian Kilby

The first Cyberverse episodes are online, and Brian says the show beats its toys. David Sobolov joins the Bumblebee movie, and Fan Expo brings new Studio Series Deluxes. Plus Toys R Us deadstock at Ollie’s and MP-10 Golden Lagoon Convoy.

Radio Free Cybertron 585 – By Your Mini-cons Combined, I am Captain Planet

August 23, 2018 By Brian Kilby

The Target-exclusive Studio Series Bumblebee and Charlie set gets clip-on parts and a sticker sheet. Siege adds Decepticons, including Leader Shockwave. Plus Encore Unicron of Light and Mastermind’s half a Sky Lynx.

Radio Free Cybertron 584 – When Diecast Got His Taobao

August 17, 2018 By Brian Kilby

Brian buys his first Cyberverse figures and has thoughts. Bumblebee’s movie Jeep mode is confirmed by a prop auction, and the Studio Series VW Bumblebee is tiny. Plus a Cyberverse teaser, Novastar at retail and a lost Taobao box.

There Goes My Money 042 – More Fun Than a Barrel of Primals

August 14, 2018 By Brian Kilby

This week on There Goes My Money: We’re back to tell you how to spend all of your hard earned money. There’s Orange Constructor, a newish masterpiece toy, and even a couple beast-formers to choose from. Then we dive into the world of TaoBao to take a look at some of the upcoming items we…

Radio Free Cybertron 583 – I Think I Just Show-Titled Myself

August 10, 2018 By Brian Kilby

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 Bumblebee movie image and the SDCC Throne of the Primes in hand.

Radio Free Cybertron 582 – Donstipated? Do a nice thing for your butt.

August 2, 2018 By Brian Kilby

Wonderfest 2018 reveals Masterpiece Hound and a Masterpiece Convoy version 3 prototype. The Transformers: The Movie returns to theaters on September 27. Plus Diecast’s broken MP-41 Dinobot and a Siege Hound retool hint.