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 973 – “They’re crummy toys, but still good enough to steal from your children.”
This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew breaks down Hasbro landing the Voltron movie toy license and what that could mean for both Hasbro and Voltron going forward. On the Transformers side, we dig into the new Nexus Prime, its plug-in combiner gimmick, and whether it’s a weird half-step forward or a faceplant in the snow. There’s plenty more toy talk too, including Dramatic Capture Decepticons, Studio Series 86, Takara’s upcoming Overgear line, third-party upgrades, and, of course, what we got this week!
Radio Free Cybertron 970 – Our 2026 Prediction Show
This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Missing Link Grimlock stomps onto the scene with a premium price tag and big Dinobot energy, while MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod sparks debate over scale, retools, and value. We cover fast-selling Studio Series 86 pre-orders, Retro Wheelie and Outback, and finally, we share with the listeners our 2026 predictions.
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 968 – “Save me, Dr. Wu, you’re our only hope.”
This week: Fans Choice voting is closing fast, and the Year in Review looms! We break down the Hasbro China Studio Series Devastator gift set, and the rapidly expanding Blokees lineup—now tackling Unicron, Insecticons, Metroplex. We wonder whether Blokees might quietly become the future of our collections.
Radio Free Cybertron 967 – I would prefer that Swerve look like Swerve and not… Swerve
This week: I guess we’re re-buying Studio Series 86 Hot Rod. Also: The Beast Wars digital master tapes have been found–hopefully we’ll see restorations soon! Plus: You’ve got one more week to participate in the 2025 RFC Fans’ Choice Awards!
Radio Free Cybertron 966 – Ravage Curse, Undefeated
This week: Big Convoy is surprisingly good. And so, apparently, is Studio Series 86 Soundwave. So, crisis averted. …for now.
Radio Free Cybertron 952 – Sunstorm is a Creamcicle
This week: It’s the end of an era. Hasbro’s headquarters is heading to Boston. There’s going to be a “Titan” reveal at the Transformers store in the UK on Transformers day, but it’s not a titan. So what is it? All that and more!
Radio Free Cybertron 944 – “The Spectrum of Sensibility”
This week: New Blokees assortments are coming, and DNA Design steps in with an upgrade kit for Godzilla Megatron—if you’re willing to pay the kaiju-sized price. Prefer something smaller and weirder? For a bit less, they’re also offering an unofficial Wheelie retooled as Jet Jaguar. It’s real. It’s wild. It’s RFC.
Radio Free Cybertron 938 – Extremely Early 1900s Dinosaur Science
This week: JTPrime spills the beans on most of what’s coming in 2026. It’s a lot, folks.