SDCC 2026 gave collectors Alpha Bravo, G2 Wild Rider, Titan Class Dinobot Scorn, IDW Nautica, and a Beast Wars Maximal Collection multipack. It also gave The Transformers: The Movie a brand new post-credits scene forty years late — and the panel is not optimistic. Plus Studio Series 86 Cyclonus in hand, a seven-dollar soccer ball nobody should buy, and Missing Link Ultra Magnus.
Radio Free Cybertron 995 – Chris Returns to Fact-Check 30 Years of Botcon History
Chris returns from his hiatus just in time to dissect the new Studio Series Seeker Storm Pack, deliver a masterclass on Sunstorm’s tortured toy history, and immediately fact-check Don’s BotCon ’96 memories. Plus: the crew reacts to the new Beast Wars II Galvatron, a Scooby-Doo crossover that misses the mark, and a Golden Lagoon Optimus Prime none of us will ever own.
Radio Free Cybertron 914 – “Man, I really hate Hot Wheels”
IndieWire posts the full Transformers One script, and Swapticons get a twist-together gimmick. Exvee hosts as the crew confesses it doesn’t understand Hot Wheels and Diecast lines up for the Yolopark Clear Optimus Prime.
Radio Free Cybertron 881 – Blocky Dinobot Wedge
Takara Tomy’s Missing Link Bumblebee and Cliffjumper leak early, and the crew is already pitching repaints. Hasbro’s stream reveals Cybertron Hot Shot, Vector Prime and a Studio Series Leader Springer. Plus Hot Wheels Optimus Prime, Masterpiece Ginrai doubts and Diecast’s Supreme Cheetor.
Radio Free Cybertron 880 – Transformers One from Outer Space
Legacy United Vector Prime leaks minutes before the show, and Exvee’s Jhiaxus retool call pays off. The Robosen Megatron promo slips out early, and the Transformers One trailer lands from space. Plus 2025 exclusive leaks, Movie Masterpiece Brawl and Cybertron Hot Shot.
Radio Free Cybertron 876 – Cartoon-ey Hoist Legs
John DeLuna returns with a blunt verdict on Masterpiece Raiden. Target’s Legacy United four-pack leaks with Squeezeplay and an orange Tarantulas. Plus MP-56+ Riggorus, the Nemesis Bridge set, a $500 silver coin and Chris gushing over Legacy United Gears.
Radio Free Cybertron 875 – As was the style at the time
HasLab Omega Prime closes with 28,230 backers, the biggest Transformers HasLab ever. Hasbro brings plastic windows back to collector packaging. Plus Star Raiders Lockdown’s final deco, Origin Wheeljack at Target, and Don’s Peter Cullen autograph.
Radio Free Cybertron 872 – Unicron’s TV Dinner Tray
Leaked Generations Prime listings include a blue Leader Class G2 Grimlock. Legacy United Wave 5 brings back Cosmos and Galaxy Shuttle, and Autobots Stand United is official at $109.99. Plus Rob’s verdict on Missing Link Convoy.
Radio Free Cybertron 860 – Choose Your Own Adventure Junkion
A Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime is coming, and the crew debates whether it can top Earthrise. HasLab Deathsaurus is shipping. Plus early 2024 Legacy United figures and a Transformers Reactivate engine switch.
Radio Free Cybertron 850 – Are you mistransforming it right?
Hasbro’s Pulse Con reveals Legacy United, and the crew digs into Rock Lords, Rescue Bots Chase and a Titan Class Tidal Wave. Diecast pulls Bombshell’s accessories out of the trash. Matt, Don and Brian all land Studio Series 86 Ultra Magnus.