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The RFC Mini-cast – 038: Let’s Rethink Transformers

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Star Wars trimmed its canon, so why not Transformers? Brian, John and Don cut the mythos down to G1, The Movie and Beast Wars. They argue Quintessons vs. Primus and call for a fun Optimus Prime again.

The RFC Mini-cast – 034: The Botcon Beast Wars Combiner!

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BotCon 2016’s “Dawn of the Predacus” box set marks Beast Wars’ 20th. Ravage and Transmetal Tarantulas tempt the panel, but the Tripredacus Council leaves most of them cold. Should BotCon reveal its souvenir toys early?

Radio Free Cybertron – 437

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Takara Tomy shows Masterpiece Hot Rod and a surprise Masterpiece Shockwave, days after Cloud 9’s unofficial Shockwave. Robots in Disguise gets a second season. A Titans Return trademark hints at what comes after Combiner Wars.

The RFC Mini-cast – 027: Breaking Botcon 2016 News!

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BotCon 2016 is set for the Galt House in Louisville, April 7–10, 2016. John and Don dig into the press release, the hotel and the odd dates, then bet on a Beast Wars anniversary set.

The RFC Mini-cast – 021: Transformers Devastation!

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Transformers: Devastation is almost here, and John and Brian both pre-ordered it. They size up the PlatinumGames brawler, then tour Transformers video game history from the Commodore 64 to War for Cybertron.

The RFC Mini-cast – 011: How to properly display your toys

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Longtime collector Alan joins John to talk Transformers display, from Walmart plastic shelves to custom glass-door bookcases. Tips on fluorescent lighting, makeup-brush dusting, risers and window tinting follow. Plus a sun-faded Alternators Meister and early Combiner Wars praise.

The RFC Mini-cast – 006: Combiner Wars Megatron

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Combiner Wars Megatron gets the full audio review, from the skidding tank treads to the fusion cannon that will not fully collapse. Exvee pans the white-backed sticker sheet. Both see a future Overlord hiding in the mold.

The RFC Mini-cast – 005: A chat with LiquidVelcro

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LV, a BotCon friend of John’s for some 15 years, explains why he skipped Combiner Wars but is all in on Robots in Disguise. Warriors Grimlock, Bumblebee and Drift get quick reviews. Then both admit why they quit Transformers Battle Tactics.

The RFC Mini-cast – 004: Schisms in the Transformers fandom

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Headmaster Don calls out fans who judge first and ask questions later. The half-seen Combiner Wars Devastator and early Robots in Disguise reactions are exhibit A. Plus why Beast Machines is still Don’s low watermark.

Radio Free Cybertron – 404

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Bandai announces Masterpiece-style Machine Robo figures, bringing GoBots into the collector market. Hasbro and IDW extend their partnership, Hasbro’s cartoons land on Tubi TV, and Leader Class Megatron turns up early in the Philippines.

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