Target’s giant $35 Optimus Prime has the crew stumped on the math, Upper Deck is entering the trading card business, and a record-grade case of sealed G1 Soundwaves has everyone debating what they’d even do with it. Plus: Matt’s double Target find, and a Unicron Soldier retool that does not go over well.
Radio Free Cybertron 943 – “Everything is Bigger in Vortexas”
LEGO Icons Soundwave gets its first official look at $179.99, with Ravage and Laserbeak in the box. Hasbro confirms replacement Optimus Primes for HasLab Omega Prime backers this fall. Plus, a Studio Series 86 Blaster reissue, Synergex Basara Prime and rumors of Missing Link Nemesis Prime.
Radio Free Cybertron 938 – Extremely Early 1900s Dinosaur Science
JT Prime drops a mountain of 2026 Transformers listings, from Voyager Swindle to a Studio Series Titan and sleep-mode Optimus Prime. The first Cyberworld trailer lands, and Studio Series 86 Megatron splits the crew. Then nearly everyone opens the Amazon Ironfist vs. Carnivac set.
Radio Free Cybertron 925 – That’s a fumble for Bumble
Toy Fair 2025 brings the first look at Transformers Cyberworld, Hot Wheels crossovers and an all-new Walmart Cybertron Sideways. Missing Link G1 Arcee opens for preorder in two colorways. Hasbro’s CEO warns tariffs will push toy prices higher.