The crew picks the Transformers episodes that remind them why they love Transformers. An Earthrise Starscream ships with a screaming face, and TFCon USA is canceled. Plus Seacons Kraken and Lobclaw.
Radio Free Cybertron – 487
Combiner Wars ends, and the crew says only Megatron worked. Brian wants Geoffrey Prime from Toys “R” Us Japan, Titans Return Deluxe wave 3 appears in package, and Fans Hobby shows off Masterpiece-size Repugnus and Doublecross.
The RFC Mini-cast – 050: Girl Talk
Jen, aka Trixter, joins John to talk gender in Transformers fiction and fandom. From Transformers Animated’s new fans and Blackarachnia’s depth to the IDW Arcee controversy and diversity at conventions.
The RFC Mini-cast – 036: What’s the next Titan figure?
Hasbro asked fans to pick the next Titan: Trypticon, Omega Supreme or Scorponok. John, Rob Clay, Matt and Don weigh engineering, alt modes and repaints. Is a fan poll a good idea?
The RFC Mini-cast – 009: Headmaster Don muses on Arcee
Headmaster Don explains the nickname: years of asking Hasbro for an Arcee toy at nearly every BotCon. He rates Animated, Generations and Legends Arcee and pitches a Masterpiece Headmaster. Plus his favorite toy, Super Fire Convoy.
The RFC Mini-cast – 004: Schisms in the Transformers fandom
Headmaster Don calls out fans who judge first and ask questions later. The half-seen Combiner Wars Devastator and early Robots in Disguise reactions are exhibit A. Plus why Beast Machines is still Don’s low watermark.
Radio Free Cybertron – 400
Radio Free Cybertron hits 400 episodes, and Jim Sorenson explains what is new in The Complete AllSpark Almanac. Plus a rumored Titan Class Devastator, Platinum Insecticons, Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee and a Transformers Rewind of Five Faces of Darkness.
Radio Free Cybertron – 365
The first Masterpiece Wheeljack color test shot looks gorgeous, flaps and all. Takara’s Evangelion crossover Prime gets Don’s reluctant take. Transformers Animated’s complete series hits Amazon for $35. Plus Fans Toys Sever, Gigapower Grassor and Rob Springer on Rise of the Dark Spark.
Radio Free Cybertron – 349
Jim Sorenson says Transformers Legacy, his 300-page package art book, is due April 30. Optimus Prime rides Grimlock in the Super Bowl teaser. Plus Shout! Factory complete-series DVDs, Mr. Potato Head Grimlock and a blue Masterpiece Bluestreak.
Radio Free Cybertron – 1/23/2013
Big Bad Toy Store reveals Masterpiece Prowl, Smokescreen and an MP-12T Tigertrack. Construct-Bots bring Bionicle-style building to Transformers, and the crew can’t stand the Generations GDO Brawn. Charticon organizers Jacob Waller and Eric Warren preview their Charlotte convention, and Transformers Rewind revisits Animated’s Blast from the Past.