Studio Series is going full sandbox, G1 cartoon Coneheads are (eventually) coming, and a made-to-order Seeker set has the crew cautiously optimistic. Plus: 20 years of Classics, 25 years of BotCon memories, and a Metal Cardbot habit that’s officially out of control.
Radio Free Cybertron 621 – Along came a spider, which probably cost $250
Masterpiece Blackarachnia shows up in color at the Shizuoka Hobby Show, and Brian now needs a Masterpiece Silverbolt. Plus Generations Selects Redwing, Iron Factory’s Tyrant’s Wings and the Cybertronic Spree soundtrack Kickstarter.
The RFC Mini-cast – 039: The Past, Present, and Future of Transformers Fan Conventions
As rumors say 2016 may be Fun Publications’ last BotCon, John and Ant from TFU.info look back. They praise a well-run show and tons of exclusives, but fault rising costs and poor fan communication. What should come next?
The RFC Mini-cast – 019: Can Hasbro outdo Combiner Wars?
Can Hasbro top Combiner Wars? Exvee and Matt join John to debate mold fatigue, the rumored Titan Wars and whether it is time for a break from G1. Exvee also shares what Hasbro told him about bringing back Sky Lynx.
The RFC Mini-cast – 016: What are your Transformers worth anyway?
What is your Transformers collection really worth? Brian Kilby joins John for his first Mini-cast to talk supply and demand, the late-1990s G1 eBay boom, and why Japanese G1 keeps climbing. Plus tips for thinning a collection and selling for the best return.
The RFC Mini-cast – 006: Combiner Wars Megatron
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 – 002: Masterpiece Tracks, and Transformers games
A fuzzy prototype photo of Masterpiece Tracks sparks talk of repaints, Masterpiece Jazz and a better Masterpiece Megatron. John and Melllvarr then dig into Transformers Battle Tactics, from Seeker teams to $100 pay-to-win tiers.
Radio Free Cybertron – 10/18/2012
Radio Free Cybertron turns 13. Hasbro reveals Transformers Prime Beast Hunters for 2013, and Takara revives Alternity. Transformers 4 casts new leads, and the crew launches Operation Beehive.
Radio Free Cybertron – 01/04/2012
BotCon 2012’s Classics vs. Shattered Glass reveals start rolling, and Soundwave’s sold-separately bandana sparks Bandana Gate. Plus Lady Wreck on IDW’s Death of Optimus Prime, and whether BotCon is about the toys or the people.
Radio Free Cybertron – 09/28/2011
Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime costs $250 with a trailer, and Transformers Prime’s finale teaser reveals Unicron. JD hosts a look at the Dark of the Moon Blu-ray coupon, ongoing #26 and the Transformers toys that haven’t aged well.