Takara Tomy finally shows Missing Link Headmaster Arcee, and Don is buying two. Hasbro’s NYCC 2026 lineup brings back Jazz, Ironhide and Ratchet as Deluxes go to $29.99. Plus Michael Bay talks, a 36-inch Megatron fusion cannon and the kickoff of Elf on a Shelfwarmer.
History on the Fives: The Lost Episodes – 1: More than We Missed, Part 1
The crew of History on the Fives works through five weeks of Transformers history spanning January 1st through February 7th, covering anniversaries from 1923 all the way to 2023. Along the way: the death of G1 composer Ichiro Mizuki, and the passing of voice actor Milt Jamin. The panel digs into the G2 Dreadwing and Smokejumper Japan exclusive, the UK Marvel Legacy of Unicron storyline, the Headmasters finale two-parter and the consultant who killed Ultra Magnus, and the first recorded fandom use of the term “G1.” On the comics side, the IDW license expiration gets its first airing and the Target: 2006 trade paperback sparks a discussion of how the UK Marvel comic kept the story moving between US issues. Toy releases covered include the Downtown comedy duo Cerebros set, the Encore Devastator anime color version, and a full slate of Takara Tomy January 2013 releases. The episode closes on Beast Wars and the February Headmasters entries.
Radio Free Cybertron 958 – Robot Gore-Sense
Hasbro and Skybound are shopping an adult Energon Universe animated series, and the crew wonders if that means robot gore. Don needs the TFCon-exclusive Ocular Max Megalith, and Hasbro Asia’s Devastator gift set comes with a suitcase. Plus Missing Link Delta Magnus and Brian’s favorite toy of the year.
Radio Free Cybertron 957 – Our 26th Anniversary Episode OR “But, he has a Megatron arm.”
Radio Free Cybertron turns 26 with a fight over the $90 Energon Universe Optimus Prime and its one Megatron arm. NYCC brings feudal Japan Timelines, HasLab Liokaiser in plastic and a Studio Series 86 Thundercracker that won’t blend with Earthrise. Plus Missing Link Arcee love all around.
Radio Free Cybertron 953 – Transformers Day 2025
Hasbro’s 2026 price increases push Voyager class to $42.99, and the crew asks fans to vote with their wallets, respectfully. Shockwave’s fan-voted sea creature mode is a whale, and Studio Series 86 Soundwave sells out on preorder. Plus a Battersea Titan mascot and an official Transformers Popsicle.
Radio Free Cybertron 945 – “I don’t know anything about it; I’m gonna buy it!”
Hasbro’s SDCC 2025 panel brings Leader Big Convoy, Deluxe Quickstrike, Sureshot and a brand-new seeker mold. Amalgamous Prime teases five more alt modes, and Titan Grimlock starts a run of Titan Dinobots. Plus Retro Seaspray, Hot Wheels Bone Shaker and a sealed Fire Guts.
Radio Free Cybertron 939 – Something Basically Perfect Here
Micronus Prime steals the June Hasbro Pulse stream, ahead of a new-mold Alpha Trion, Onyx Prime and Selects G2 Snarl and Slag. Target’s Age of the Primes four-pack wins over most of the crew. Chris calls the new Sky-Byte basically perfect.
Radio Free Cybertron 925 – That’s a fumble for Bumble
Toy Fair 2025 brings the first look at Transformers Cyberworld, Hot Wheels crossovers and an all-new Walmart Cybertron Sideways. Missing Link G1 Arcee opens for preorder in two colorways. Hasbro’s CEO warns tariffs will push toy prices higher.