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 960 – I’d buy that for a dollar
A Transformers x Stranger Things Freakwency leaks with an 8-track bird and a rubber chicken gun. Hasbro’s Spotlight Optimus Prime three-pack splits the crew. Plus John scores a sealed G1 Ravage and Rumble two-pack for one dollar.
Radio Free Cybertron 801 – Anonymous Diecast
Hasbro’s earnings drop its stock to about $65 a share. Forged to Fight shuts down, Hound and Hatchet go Buzzworthy, and Scraphook impresses in hand. Don comes back from his honeymoon with Titan Metroplex, LEGO Optimus Prime and a Minerva wedding gift.
Radio Free Cybertron 792 – Bomburst is Perfect
Transformers Tuesday reveals core Bomb-Burst and Rumble, and the crew crowns Bomb-Burst the best updated Pretender yet. Studio Series brings The Fallen, Crosshairs and Hot Rod. Royal Mail announces Transformers stamps, and Don’s Override breaks.
Radio Free Cybertron 786 – That looks like an electric cat
Legacy Predacon Inferno and Armada Starscream are revealed. Datamining points to Metalhawk and Rise of the Beasts leaders, and Masterpiece Lio Convoy gets a black redeco.
Radio Free Cybertron – 392
A Combiner Wars Devastator gift set is rumored as 2015’s Titan Class centerpiece. The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack returns on vinyl, Transformers Universe looks shaky, and Rebirth turns 27.
Radio Free Cybertron – 1/9/2013
Jack Reynor joins Mark Wahlberg in Transformers 4, a new trilogy rather than a reboot. Chris Triplette guests as the crew drools over the Year of the Snake Omega Supreme and Masterpiece Rumble. Transformers Rewind revisits “Roll for It.”
Radio Free Cybertron – 12/22/10
Big Bad Toy Store lists Generations Wheeljack and Thundercracker pre-orders, and a Dark of the Moon Bumblebee prototype leaks. Exvee scores a $4 BotCon Laserbeak. The crew shares Christmas memories, gift picks and the RFC year-end giveaway.
Radio Free Cybertron – 11th Anniversary Show!
Radio Free Cybertron turns 11. Takara reveals a Frenzy and Rumble two-pack, Windcharger impresses and third-party Hothead ships. Plus contest winners and the crew’s highest and lowest moments as fans.
Radio Free Cybertron for November 4th 2009
Masterpiece Skywarp lands at Walmart for $60, and the crew argues whether it’s a deal. A fan-made Arcee rumor gets debunked. Joe Eibe, the Metalhawk Guy, joins the cosplay edition to talk cardboard, duct tape and Optimus Prime.