BotCon 2016 is officially the last BotCon, and Transformers vs. G.I. Joe ends with issue #13. Chris breaks down how Unite Warriors Computron differs from Hasbro’s, and Masterpiece Ramjet shows its cone.
The RFC Mini-cast – 046: Masterpiece Hot Rod Reviewed
Masterpiece Hot Rod is Takara’s second try at the character. John, Diecast and Don debate the short robot mode and exposed screws, and ask if Takara is rushing Masterpieces. Plus Masterpiece Delta Magnus reactions.
Radio Free Cybertron – 458
A full color Combiner Wars Computron leaks, and the Scattershot torso finally looks right. Takara reveals MP-31 Delta Magnus, Judd Nelson joins BotCon 2016 as a VIP guest, and Chris falls hard for G2 Menasor.
Radio Free Cybertron – 457
Transformers Battle Tactics shuts down May 12. Masterpiece Optimus Primal’s color prototype shows a fur effect, Victorion’s official photos disappoint, and a revised Combiner Wars case short-packs Bruticus. RFC collects Hall of Fame picks.
Radio Free Cybertron – 453
A BotCon 2016 promo teases a Beast Wars Megatron that may use the old Gigatron mold. Masterpiece Optimus Primal shows swappable faces, MP-28 Hot Rod disappoints, and Nuremberg reveals Legends Wheelie and Apeface. Matt is surprised to like MP Ironhide.
Radio Free Cybertron – 438
Titans Return is unveiled at Hasbro’s NYCC event, with Galvatron, Skullsmasher and a Blaster base packed with cassettes. Hasbro announces a Prime Wars trilogy, and a Walmart listing reveals Powermaster Optimus Prime. The crew weighs in on Transformers: Devastation.
Radio Free Cybertron – 437
Takara Tomy shows Masterpiece Hot Rod and a surprise Masterpiece Shockwave, days after Cloud 9’s unofficial Shockwave. Robots in Disguise gets a second season. A Titans Return trademark hints at what comes after Combiner Wars.
Radio Free Cybertron – 436
Takara’s Unite Warriors Convoy Grand Prime shows up Hasbro’s Autobot combiner. A silhouette teases a proper Masterpiece Hot Rod, and leaked photos show MP-25 Tracks. Onslaught’s Demolisher head baffles the crew, and Megas XLR’s creator joins the Combiner Wars cartoon.