Toys R Us starts liquidating, and a company plans to bring back KB Toys. Don, a former KB employee, weighs in. Flame Toys’ licensed Tarn and the Encore God Fire Convoy round out the news.
Radio Free Cybertron 561 – How Brian got his Outback
Outback gets his name back as Power of the Primes reveals land at Australia Toy Fair. Cyber Battalion Shockwave wins the crew over without knees, and TakaraTomy shows a gorgeous Abominus.
Radio Free Cybertron 558 – Twas the Show Before Toy Fair…
Is an evergreen Transformers line about to replace Generations? Rob makes the case for a fall brand refresh tied to the Bumblebee movie. Plus Studio Series Bumblebee in package, Meijer price tags, Hun-Gurrr and Elita-1 in hand.
Radio Free Cybertron 534: Who’s Buying All of These Transformers Statues, Anyway?
Hasbro sues DC over a Bumblebee toy, and the crew backs Hasbro’s trademark claim. Kapow Toys cease and desist rumors swirl, and The Last Knight ends its run near $604 million. Plus the Dark Glass controversy at 19.
Radio Free Cybertron 511: Skullitron, Velocitron, and no Don
Chaos on Velocitron turns up at a Pennsylvania Toys R Us for $100. Leaked Last Knight Deluxes reveal Skullitron and Decepticon Nitro, Legends Trypticon gets new scans, and Brian’s FansToys Sovereign sparks a die-cast fight.
Radio Free Cybertron – 467
A color guide shows off Titans Return Hot Rod, a welcome break from the Classics mold. The last club subscription opens as BotCon Megatron passes $600, and in-hand Blaster photos point to a Twincast.