A Hasbro China Taobao leak points to Earthrise Sky Lynx and a Quintesson. The Toy Detectives size up Cliffjumper, and RFC launches its 2019 toy drive, Operation Elf on a Shelfwarmer, plus Twitter giveaways.
Radio Free Cybertron 642 – EARTHRISE, Scorponok, and more from NYCC 2019
Hasbro’s NYCC 2019 event reveals Transformers Earthrise, and the crew loves its clean G1 look. Titan Class Scorponok, a new seeker Starscream and Hoist lead the lineup, while HasLab Unicron sits under 900 backers short.
Radio Free Cybertron 574 – Bumblebee better than The Last Knight
The Bumblebee movie teaser trailer wins over even skeptical hosts with tighter, G1-inspired designs. Abominus is complete, and the crew ranks the Terrorcons. Plus Toys R Us Australia’s Shadow Panther mess, a $200 Encore Air Attack Optimus Primal and Ocular Max’s Cliffjumper.
Radio Free Cybertron 557 – Springer Season! Cliffjumper Season!
Hasbro outsells Mattel for the first time in 24 years. Transformers Authentics hit Dollar General, Studio Series Deluxe Wave 1 turns up on a Peruvian shipping list, and three unofficial Cliffjumpers arrive in one week.
Radio Free Cybertron 496: I Talk Some TV!
Radio Free Cybertron launches its own Roku channel. Hasbro reveals Power of the Primes, Fans Toys Phoenix shows its colors, and the crew shares its 2016 Holiday Buying Guide, led by Unite Warriors Computron.
Radio Free Cybertron – 432
Takara Tomy announces MP-21R Bumblebee Red Body, and the crew can’t believe it’s not Cliffjumper. A supposed Hasbro UK fan survey draws doubts. Devastation art hints Battle Core Optimus Prime began as Nova Prime, and Fans Project shows Highbrow and Crocs.
RFC Extra 011: Don’s declaration
This week on RFC Extra: Don’s super secret declaration, the “Fred’s” Legends class Ultra Magnus, Cliffjumper and Skywarp, the Botcon set, embargoes, Gift Sets for Future CW figures?
Radio Free Cybertron – 363
Generations Legends Cliffjumper is revealed, and Takara Tomy’s mail-away poll includes Alpha Trion and Police Type Sunstreaker. Rob reports from Hasbro’s design team Q&A on chrome and tighter joints. Plus More Than Meets the Eye #29.
Radio Free Cybertron – 355
Radio Free Cybertron reviews Regeneration One #100, the end of the Marvel continuation. The first details land on a new animated series with Bumblebee in charge. Plus Masterpiece Ratbat, a possible Masterpiece Cliffjumper and Ultimetal Megatron.
Radio Free Cybertron – 1/16/2013
A possible Generations Optimus Prime with a Roller Targetmaster leads the week, plus Platinum Omega Supreme pre-orders and new Beast Hunters looks. Then Beast Machines’ Revelations Part 3 and Aimee and Nicole’s Darkness Rising review.