Dan Gilvezan, the voice of G1 Bumblebee, makes the case for bringing the original G1 voices back, and Hasbro responds. Plus the TFcon Orlando exclusives, Hasbro’s Q3, a sealed Double Punch and the world’s most annoying rims.
Radio Free Cybertron 1009 – Studio Series 2027 and the $29.99 Deluxe
Radio Free Cybertron turns 27 with $29.99 Deluxes. Studio Series 2027 opens for preorder, Diecast reports from Hasbro’s NYCC event, and the panel bets on Metroplex versus Primus for the next HasLab. Plus a Hot Wheels Bumblebee nobody wants.
Radio Free Cybertron 1008 – G1 Headmaster Arcee, Finally
Takara Tomy finally shows Missing Link Headmaster Arcee, and Don is buying two. Hasbro’s NYCC 2026 lineup brings back Jazz, Ironhide and Ratchet as Deluxes go to $29.99. Plus Michael Bay talks, a 36-inch Megatron fusion cannon and the kickoff of Elf on a Shelfwarmer.
Radio Free Cybertron 997 – Hasbro’s Strong Q2, a Stuck Starscream, and a Pinball Machine Brian Can’t Stop Talking About
Hasbro’s Q2 numbers are up, but Transformers didn’t make the highlight reel — and Starscream can’t catch a break at Target. Plus: a Decepticon Monster Jam truck, a Grimlock none of us can afford, and Brian’s new pinball machine obsession.
Radio Free Cybertron 849 – Take another drink, I bought one too
Legacy United Animated Optimus Prime gets its official reveal, and the crew says it beats Animated Bumblebee by a mile. Chris reviews Studio Series 86 Ultra Magnus from top to bottom. Brian scores a boxed G1 Mirage, and a listener sends Don a custom Arcee.
Radio Free Cybertron 704 – I’ll say it, Hot Rod is perfect
Studio Series 86 Hot Rod arrives, and the crew calls it the best Hot Rod yet. Scourge, not so much. Plus a leaked Buzzworthy Bumblebee with Spike, new Cyberverse deluxes, and the Transformers Prime Breakdown and Vehicon set.
Radio Free Cybertron 697 – Nostalgia for people who have not thought about Transformers since 1987
Walmart’s Retro Headmasters bring 1987 nostalgia with 1984 fonts. Fan First Friday makes Studio Series 86 official and prices the Studio Series Devastator box set. Plus the Elf on a Shelf Warmer toy drive returns.
Radio Free Cybertron 649 – Boopsing Your Boops
Earthrise Optimus Prime’s new stock photos show gray hands, and Def Jam Soundwave turns out to have been an LL Cool J crossover. Siege Wave 5 hits US stores, and the RFC toy drive names its first giveaway winners.
Radio Free Cybertron 648 – Elf on a Shelfwarmer
A Hasbro China Taobao leak points to Earthrise Sky Lynx and a Quintesson. The Toy Detectives size up Cliffjumper, and RFC launches its 2019 toy drive, Operation Elf on a Shelfwarmer, plus Twitter giveaways.
Radio Free Cybertron 595 – Maintain Your Equipment
Chris gets Siege Voyager Megatron early, and Siege starts turning up at US retail. Plus a G-Shock Master Optimus Prime, Selects Red Swoop and Ricochet, BotBots on Amazon and Operation Purge of the Primes.