Is Transformers collecting an addiction? Brian and JD take opposite sides after a TFWire blog post. Plus Dark of the Moon’s home release date, a Comic-Con Nerf Bumblebee, a Topspin repaint and John Barber joining IDW as senior editor.
Radio Free Cybertron – 07/06/2011
Takara’s black Masterpiece Rodimus is coming, and Hasbro’s Masterpiece Rodimus debuts at San Diego Comic-Con. The crew debates whether Dark of the Moon’s Optimus Prime is a jerk, and Exvee finds Target’s Space Case riddled with quality control problems.
Radio Free Cybertron: Dark of the Moon Reviewed
Transformers: Dark of the Moon is surprisingly good, and the whole RFC crew agrees. Sentinel Prime’s betrayal, the Wreckers and Laserbeak steal the show in this spoiler review. The crew still nitpicks the slow spots and an abrupt ending.
Radio Free Cybertron – 06/22/2011
Jim Shooter tells the secret origins of Transformers, and Takara prices an Encore Constructicons set at about $120. Peter reviews the Dark of the Moon game, and Transformers Prime’s Operation Breakdown wins the crew over.
Radio Free Cybertron – June 15th 2011
BotCon calls out Transformers knockoffs, and the crew asks what third-party toys mean for the hobby. The Hub’s ratings disappoint, some Leader Ironhide heads are glued in place, and Shia LaBeouf is done. JD hosts, iGear’s Impactor wins the crew over, and RFC names its BotCon contest winner.
Radio Free Cybertron – 06/08/2011: Post-Botcon Depression
The crew recaps BotCon 2011, from Michael Bay’s awkward Hall of Fame speech to a strong exclusive set led by the Stunticons. Kre-O lands at Toys R Us, and Reveal the Shield figures turn up at Ross and Marshalls. Hasbro will bring exclusives to New York Comic Con.
Radio Free Cybertron – Pre-Botcon 2011 Show
Hasbro confirms its own Masterpiece Rodimus Prime at a third of the Takara price. The crew previews BotCon 2011, from the split Hall of Fame events to Shattered Glass attendee toys. Plus a $75 Captured Prey gift card contest for BotCon week.
Radio Free Cybertron – 05/25/2011
BotCon 2011 is a week away, and RFC teams with CapturedPrey.com on a $75 gift card contest. Exvee reviews hard-to-find Generations Warpath, and Brian shows off a new Transformers history book. A Transformers Prime MMO for China and a Moscow premiere for Dark of the Moon lead the news.
Radio Free Cybertron – 05/18/2011
Dark of the Moon toys hit stores, and Brian forgot the street date. IDW editor Andy Schmidt leaves for Hasbro, Michael Bay attends BotCon 2011, and Takara’s Jetwing Optimus Prime lists at $190. Plus a Transformers Prime Shadowzone review and the first Human Alliance basics.
Radio Free Cybertron – 05/11/2011
Takara shows a new Masterpiece Optimus Prime that looks great in both modes, at about $250 with trailer and Spike. The Dark of the Moon trailer sets an Apple download record, and BotCon adds Neil Ross and Morgan Lofting. Plus Transformers Prime’s Out of His Head and the crew’s pick for best Starscream.