Radio Free Cybertron 1011 comes back from TFCon Orlando 2026 with FansToys’ Masterpiece-scale Computron, FT-33 Eureaka, and Diecast is all in. Meanwhile, Hasbro is reissuing Studio Series Bumblebee Movie Megatron. Also, a new rumor says Takara Tomy’s Missing Link Megatron could keep his gun mode. The crew also remembers Eric Bauza, the voice of Drift. Then, in What We Got This Week, Matt’s boxed Operation Combination Micromasters steal the show, and Brian finally lands Multiforce.

News

Studio Series Leader Bumblebee Movie Megatron Reissue Coming

Hasbro is bringing back Studio Series Leader Bumblebee Movie Megatron in 2027. Shattered Glass Soundwave and Studio Series 86 Springer are also coming back with him. Brian admitted he forgot the figure existed. However, Diecast said it had a very short production window, so a reissue makes sense. [Source: TFW2005]

Takara Tomy Transformers MPMN-01 Sideswipe In-Hand Images

In-hand photos of Takara Tomy’s MPMN-01 Sideswipe are out. Brian called it a nice movie Masterpiece, and he figured Don would give it a look. Diecast’s verdict, however, was simple: “It’s a Corvette. I kind of have to get it.” [Source: Tformers]

Fans Toys Eureaka (MP Computron), Hannibal (MP Cerebros), Oceanus (MP Broadside), More Reveals From TFCon Orlando 2026

FansToys used TFCon Orlando to show FT-33 Eureaka, its Masterpiece-scale Computron. Diecast has waited years for this team, and in fact his Nosecone arrived the same day. Still, he finds Scattershot’s base mode a little silly. Meanwhile, the US Hannibal gets a more purple deco and a new Spike head. Diecast has mixed feelings on Oceanus, although Brian loves its carrier mode. As a result, Diecast plans to buy everything except, maybe, Oceanus. [Source: Tformers]

Eric Bauza, Voice Of Transformers RID 2015 Drift, Has Passed Away

Eric Bauza, the voice of Drift in Robots in Disguise, has died at 46. He was also the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. In fact, ExVee called him the modern Mel Blanc. Brian said everyone who knew him called him an awesome guy. [Source: TFW2005]

Takara Tomy New Legends NL-02 Menasor G2 Color Version In-Hand Images

New Legends NL-02 Menasor G2 Color Version is showing up in hand. However, Matt expects the Japan release around Halloween. Brian and Matt have both already paid for theirs. In fact, Matt stared at the photos for a whole flight. [Source: Tformers]

Blokees Transformers Defender Version 09 “Power Of The Primes” Possible First Look

Blokees’ Defender Version 09 lineup leans on Beast Wars and Power of the Primes. Rob believes Blokees has since confirmed it. Diecast noted that Slag completes the Volcanicus combiner. However, he was puzzled by a second Grimlock so soon after the last one. [Source: TFW2005]

Takara Tomy Overgear Blackout & Ironhide, Nemesis & Bluebolt, Kiss Players New Display Images

New display photos show Overgear Blackout and Ironhide, the Nemesis and Blue Bolts set, and the Kiss Players cassettes. Matt said there was nothing new beyond better angles. Still, Brian hopes the Blue Bolts blue looks that bright in person. [Source: Tformers]

Transformers Reactivate Late 2024 Internal Trailer Revealed

A late-2024 internal trailer for the cancelled Transformers Reactivate has surfaced. Brian said it looks like Transformers Halo, so he’d have paid $70 for it. However, Rob thinks the trailer was made to attract new investors. Even so, he hopes it becomes a Hidden Palace drop someday. [Source: TFW2005]

New Takara Rumors: Missing Link Megatron & Starscream, MPG Megatron Reuses, More

The “Unicron Leaker” points to Missing Link Megatron and Starscream, three MPG Megatron colorways, and MPG Astrotrain, Defensor and Jazz. Matt thinks Takara could keep Megatron’s gun mode, but ExVee warned that importing one would be hard. Matt also expects Starscream to change as much as Missing Link Ironhide and Ratchet did. ExVee pointed out that Jazz keeps getting bumped. Finally, Matt called the shelved Masterpiece Cliffjumper “a mercy kill.” [Source: TFW2005]

What We Got This Week

Matt

Gary Chalk signed Matt’s Freddy vs. Jason at TFCon and then told stories for ten minutes. Also, two Titans Return Legends Gnaws bring his count to 35. Then, from ArtFire, he picked up a boxed Operation Combination Sixbuilder with Sixturbo, plus Sixwing with his instructions and catalog.

Diecast

Diecast grabbed the sold-out TFCon exclusive Ocular Max Ultio (Ratbat), plus FansToys Nosecone, Red Alert and Windcharger. He also added the Blokees Cybertron Shining set with Metroplex and Trypticon, and Blokees Optimus Prime with the Megatron arm and Starscream with the Hiss Tank.

Rob Clay

Rob picked up Blokees Galaxy Wave 9, including the planet-mode Unicron, Jetfire and Arcee.

ExVee

ExVee got a $10 Age of the Primes Nexus Prime, signed by the viewer who sent it, and a Blokees Unicron head from GB BlackRock, plus Dynamite trading cards. Then his four Blokees Galaxy Wave 9 pulls were Thrust, Mirage, planet-mode Unicron and G1 Megatron. He also found two Junkion Jalopies at TJ Maxx.

Brian

Brian finally has Multiforce with Landcross, from ArtFire. He also found a sealed, gold-carded GiG Dead End, sold in Italy as Cobra.

John DeLuna

John had nothing in Transformers this week.

Elf on a Shelfwarmer

Elf on a Shelfwarmer, RFC’s 15th annual holiday toy drive, is on. Got a sealed figure you’re never opening? Then put it in a Toys for Tots box instead. Boxes start showing up in November, and the final round is December 9. Thanks to Moonscream, who sent Rescue Bots and LEGO Friends. So snap a photo and tag #elfonashelfwarmer. No box nearby? The Amazon wishlist ships to Brian, who drops it off. We get no referral fees from any links. This is just for the kids.

Chapters
0:00:00 Radio Free Cybertron 1011
0:01:00 Elf on a Shelfwarmer: Clear Out Your Collection
0:05:03 History on the Fives: Fortress Maximus and Lift-Ticket
0:07:15 TFCon Orlando 2026
0:23:34 Diecast’s Rewind Toy Exchange
0:29:54 Studio Series Leader Bumblebee Movie Megatron Reissue Coming
0:30:46 Takara Tomy MPMN-01 Sideswipe In-Hand Images
0:31:42 FansToys Eureaka (MP Computron), Hannibal, Oceanus and More from TFCon Orlando
0:36:17 Eric Bauza, Voice of Transformers RID 2015 Drift, Has Passed Away
0:37:22 Takara Tomy New Legends NL-02 Menasor G2 Color Version In-Hand Images
0:38:40 Blokees Defender Version 09 “Power of the Primes” First Look
0:40:43 Takara Tomy Overgear, Nemesis & Bluebolt, Kiss Players Display Images
0:41:16 Transformers Reactivate Late 2024 Internal Trailer
0:44:08 New Takara Rumors: Missing Link Megatron & Starscream, MPG Megatron, More
0:50:02 Studio Series Blitzwing at tfradio.net/blitzwing
0:51:34 What We Got: Matt
0:56:42 What We Got: Diecast
0:58:38 What We Got: Rob
1:00:27 What We Got: Chris
1:08:46 What We Got: Brian
1:12:38 Thank You, Patrons
1:14:57 Where to Find Us

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