Hasbro plans an expanded Transformers movie universe, and a Bumblebee movie is on the short list. The crew picks apart BotCon 2015’s two-hour train route to Pheasant Run. Plus Titan Class Devastator versus Metroplex and Maketoys’ Masterpiece-scale Reflector.
The RFC Mini-cast – 012: The Unicron Trilogy
Rob Clay joins the Mini-cast for the first time and crowns Combiner Wars Superion his favorite toy of the year. Then he and John revisit the Unicron Trilogy: Armada’s beloved Supercon Prime, Energon’s combiner trade-offs and Cybertron’s forgettable keys.
The RFC Mini-cast – 011: How to properly display your toys
Longtime collector Alan joins John to talk Transformers display, from Walmart plastic shelves to custom glass-door bookcases. Tips on fluorescent lighting, makeup-brush dusting, risers and window tinting follow. Plus a sun-faded Alternators Meister and early Combiner Wars praise.
Radio Free Cybertron – 415
BotCon 2015 reveals Oil Master with an all-new Pretender shell, but brochure prices steal the spotlight. Windblade joins Robots in Disguise, the fan-built combiner is Victorion, and 2016 Combiner Wars Combaticons appear in listings.
The RFC Mini-cast – 005: A chat with LiquidVelcro
LV, a BotCon friend of John’s for some 15 years, explains why he skipped Combiner Wars but is all in on Robots in Disguise. Warriors Grimlock, Bumblebee and Drift get quick reviews. Then both admit why they quit Transformers Battle Tactics.
Radio Free Cybertron – 409
The Platinum Edition Coneheads arrive in Asia for less than the Insecticons. A Brazilian catalog reveals the Generations Cyber Series, TFCon USA heads to Charlotte, and Auto Assembly announces its final year.
The RFC Mini-cast – 004: Schisms in the Transformers fandom
Headmaster Don calls out fans who judge first and ask questions later. The half-seen Combiner Wars Devastator and early Robots in Disguise reactions are exhibit A. Plus why Beast Machines is still Don’s low watermark.
Radio Free Cybertron – 406
The crew gives Robots in Disguise a thumbs-up in a spoiler-free review of its first episodes. Masterpiece Tracks is revealed, Leader Class Megatron hits stores, and Rob Springer debuts Being Awesome.
Radio Free Cybertron – 405
Ben Yee joins Radio Free Cybertron to break down Toy Fair 2015. Ultra Magnus with Minimus Ambus steals the show, Titan Class Devastator divides the fandom, and Defensor, Cyclonus and a Cobra-branded Viper join Combiner Wars.
Radio Free Cybertron – 402
A partial photo of Titan Class Devastator leaks, and Hasbro files a GoBots trademark. Combiner Wars Hot Spot and Groove appear in the fan-built combiner vote, and possible BotCon 2015 toys turn up on camera.