ElevenLabs is licensing Hasbro’s Transformers characters for commercial AI voice use — and the RFC crew is not entirely sold on it. Also this week: Siege Greenlight is back and up for pre-order, Missing Link Ratchet pre-orders open Friday, and Matt finally has his Haslab Liokaiser. Episode 990 is a full one.
Radio Free Cybertron 989 – Hasbro Files the “Makits” Trademark — What Does It Mean?
Hasbro has filed a trademark for “Hasbro Makits,” a new in-house model kit line — and the RFC crew has a lot of thoughts about what that could mean for Blokees, Yolopark, and the future of Transformers collecting. Plus, the Liokaiser HasLab arrives for most of the team, and Brian declares it his favorite HasLab ever.
Radio Free Cybertron 988 – Dare to Be Disappointed
Brian put a deposit on the Stern Pinball Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye machine before the official reveal. Liokaiser is shipping, The Movie is headed back to theaters in 4K, a reformatted soundtrack is on the way, and Commander Class Thunderwing just got confirmed with the full Mega Pretender gimmick. Episode 988 has a lot going on.
Radio Free Cybertron 985 – Studio Series 86 Cyclonus, Blitzwing, and Cliffjumper Revealed at CCXP
Hasbro dropped Studio Series 86 Cyclonus, Blitzwing, and Cliffjumper at CCXP — and the RFC crew has some feelings. Cyclonus gets new legs and a new head and basically earns unanimous approval. Cliffjumper… does not. Plus Iron Studios’ $350 Soundwave statue, a massive New Age Junkion wave, Brian’s surprise acquisition, and what should happen at episode 1,000?
Radio Free Cybertron 984 – Rook Is (Probably) Not The Rook You Want
Radio Free Cybertron Episode 984 breaks down the full Age of Evolution leak list, including Leader-class Energon Scorponok, Leader-class Animated Lugnut, Voyager Animated Slipstream, Voyager G2 Megatron, and more Generations figures heading to Walmart. Brian also shares first impressions of the Diaclone Shield D Prime Optimus Prime and revisits the Studio Series Transformers: The Movie Soundwave cassettes, while Don raves about the X-Transbots Double Targetmaster Landfill and the Timelines Optimus Prime two-pack.
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 729 – On assignment in Micronesia
This week: Someone got the manifest on this ark wrong, the bird has been paired up with a car. Not sure how that’s going to turn out.
Transformers Tuesday Reveals Sideswipe & Skywarp 2-Pack, And More!
Hey Sideswipe has a roof now!
Radio Free Cybertron 710 – Threats of Arcee model kits
This week: First looks at Deep Cover, which should make Matt very happy. RED Cheetor and Arcee are spotted in the wild, Earthrise Thundercracker and Skywarp get another go, Winter Wonderfest, and more!
RFC News Desk 088 – Target Exclusive Earthrise Seekers Two Pack And Decepticon Clones Two Pack
Officialy revealed this morning, it’s our first look at Earthrise Thundercracker and Skywarp!