Episode 978 of Radio Free Cybertron is here — Brian, Matt, Don, Rob, and Diecast dig into the vintage auction result that broke the internet (and maybe someone’s bank accounts), then pivot to TakaraTomy’s pricey Overgear Ironhide and Blackout, the Transformers x U.S. Soccer crossover figure nobody asked for, but some of us are buying anyway. Plus: Burger King is doing Transformers kids meal toys, and Brian — owner of a complete 1985 McDonald’s Happy Meal set AND a Checker’s Rhinox— is not playing around about it.
Radio Free Cybertron 975 – Transformers 40th Anniversary Toys – The Good, The Bad & The Astrotrain
This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew breaks down Hasbro Pulse’s Toy Fair recap, spotlighting the 40th Anniversary Studio Series 86 reveals. The new Astrotrain sparks debate with its slimmed-down robot mode and lighter paint apps, though its triple-changer engineering earns respect. Deluxe Kranix impresses with animation accuracy, while Sunstreaker and Wheeljack reissues get mixed reactions. The team also reacts to the premium Matrix of Leadership roleplay prop, Brian discusses his participation in the “Transformers Movie Apology Tour,” and shares excitement (and hesitation) around Missing Link Grimlock and other upcoming releases. Anniversary year energy is in full swing.
Radio Free Cybertron 969 – 2025 Year in Review
It’s our massive annual year in review! We recap the major news stories for the year, our 2025 predictions, and run down the full list of the 2025 RFC Awards!
Radio Free Cybertron 965 – I will not pay $43 for it… until I do
This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Swindle takes center stage as the crew debates Voyager pricing for what feels like a Deluxe-plus figure, complete with permanently attached forearm kibble and a trailer that moonlights as Bruticus’ rifle. Plus, Brian breaks a vintage toy, and his own heart.
Radio Free Cybertron 951 – He’s the Most Logical Shark Around
This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Shockwave takes to the ocean as a sea creature to Activate Your Alt Mode for Transformers Day, while Hasbro prices keep climbing and import duties hit collectors hard. Plus we talk about Missing Link Ultra Magnus. I’ve never seen anything this beautiful in the entire galaxy.
Radio Free Cybertron 563 – We’re going to save the toy industry, maybe
This week on Radio Free Cybertron: As we mourn Toys R Us, some good news crosses our desk! Flame Toys’ officially licensed Tarn figure is gorgeous. Oh, and, KB Toys may or may not come back. Don’t get your hopes up, but if it happens it could be very cool. Also on the show, we…
Radio Free Cybertron 561 – How Brian got his Outback
This week on Radio Free Cybertron, we are in love with Power of the Primes Abominus. But oh, where are our Seacons? We need you. Cyber Batallion Shockwave looks to be the best non-Masterpiece representation of G1 Shockwave since G1 Shockwave, that’s pretty cool. We discuss the Studio Series Thundercracker figure which is a Toys…