Transformers: The Manga volume 1 lands, with volume 2 due May 12. The coronavirus hits Hasbro’s supply chain, and Matt calls Earthrise Starscream near perfect. Plus Brian’s trip to Toy Federation.
Archives for March 2020
Toy Detective Pilot Side Story: Shared Engineering, Gang-Molding, And The Strange Case Of Bumper
We just posted our pilot for the Toy Detectives Podcast, where we talked about the history of advanced toy technology and how Hasbro and Takara have come up with to reuse molds in varied and creative ways.
Toy Detectives Pilot – The Evolution of Transformers Collecting Language
This first episode discusses the evolution of toy collecting language and includes information and insight into toy design terms, what they mean, and how things have changed over time.
Transform Squadron 019 – I’ve got all the hand sanitizer
This month: Rob discusses Playmobil Scooby Doo blind bag figures, and the OTFCC Alpha and Omega Spears. Well that and he drifts on and off subject like a million times. Things happen.
Radio Free Cybertron 664 – Lions, Tigers, and Killer W.H.A.L.E.s. (Oh, my.)
MP-48 Lio Convoy has a pretty robot mode and a gappy lion, while MP-50 Tigatron nails both modes. Earthrise Trailbreaker and Sunstreaker debut, and the crew remembers David Wise. Plus Rob and Chris launch the RFC News Desk.
Don Deal – Episode 6
Don Deal has returned as a monthly Q&A podcast! Send in questions via Twitter, email or Patreon! You can also watch live on our Discord server!