MP-44 Optimus Prime 3.0 comes in at about $450, and the crew argues over whether Masterpiece is pricing itself out. Plus a pension-fund lawsuit against Hasbro, Flame Toys’ Star Saber and MP-29+ Shockwave.
Radio Free Cybertron 586 – Do we have to Transformer this week?
The first Cyberverse episodes are online, and Brian says the show beats its toys. David Sobolov joins the Bumblebee movie, and Fan Expo brings new Studio Series Deluxes. Plus Toys R Us deadstock at Ollie’s and MP-10 Golden Lagoon Convoy.
The RFC Mini-cast – 059: The Masterpiece Optimus Primal Mini-cast
Masterpiece Optimus Primal is the first Beast Wars Masterpiece, and the crew calls it a hit. John, Brian, Diecast and Don review the gorilla mode, faces, price and transformation, then pick Takara’s next Beast Wars targets.
Radio Free Cybertron – 422
Transformers: Devastation leaks and lands at E3 with a G1 cel-shaded look. Recorded at BotCon on Wednesday, the crew previews the Hasbro panel and reveals the Galva Convoy customizing class figure. Plus a heated G2 Devastator debate.
Radio Free Cybertron – 386
Diecast reports from Hasbro’s New York Comic Con press event with the first Robots in Disguise toys, from Warrior Class figures to a three-step Grimlock. The Leader Jetfire mold returns as Thundercracker, and Star Saber gets a release date.
Radio Free Cybertron – 382
Exvee hosts as Robots in Disguise turns 13. Generations Chromia shows up out of package, and Leader Jetfire hits Kmart. Plus Don’s Headmaster Arcee story and the grail toys that let the crew down.
Radio Free Cybertron – 381
Masterpiece Star Saber hits preorder at $170, and a Marlboro-colored Diaclone Wheeljack is the next Masterpiece. Five Faces of Darkness turns 28. Plus the original fake episode 381 and what would make the crew stop collecting.
Radio Free Cybertron – 380
Masterpiece Star Saber shows his gimmicks and a tiny Brainmaster. Age of Extinction’s success expands Hasbro Studios, and the AllSpark Almanac gets a complete edition. Plus the Beast Wars characters the crew wants next in Generations.
Radio Free Cybertron – 378
Transformers: The Movie turns 28, and the crew asks when third-party Transformers jumped the shark. Masterpiece Star Saber is a confirmed Brainmaster. Plus Rob Springer on Perfect Effect Warden, Whirl and Roadbuster.
Radio Free Cybertron – 377
Lio Convoy is the 2015 Collectors’ Club membership figure. MP-22 Ultra Magnus shows his trailer compartment, and MP-10 gets an Asian reissue. Plus Rob Springer returns with live Q&A.