Bandai announces Masterpiece-style Machine Robo figures, bringing GoBots into the collector market. Hasbro and IDW extend their partnership, Hasbro’s cartoons land on Tubi TV, and Leader Class Megatron turns up early in the Philippines.
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Combiner Wars lands all at once, and early reports say Superion is finally good. Transformers Universe shuts down, a surprise Platinum Edition Insecticons set appears, and Heavy Metal War turns 30.
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A Combiner Wars Devastator gift set is rumored as 2015’s Titan Class centerpiece. The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack returns on vinyl, Transformers Universe looks shaky, and Rebirth turns 27.
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An unreleased G2 Stunticons set sells for nearly $27,000 as more Kenner prototypes hit eBay. Harmony Gold turns to Kickstarter for Robotech, Generations Lockdown surfaces and Nova Lord is canceled. Plus Rob Springer on the 3DS Rise of the Dark Spark.
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The crew breaks down everything known about Age of Extinction before release, from Optimus riding Grimlock to a human-built Galvatron. Hasbro’s next cartoon is Robots in Disguise, and Masterpiece Star Saber surfaces. Plus BotCon’s Primal Prime and Rob Springer on convention etiquette.
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MP-22 Ultra Magnus reveals its accessories and opens for preorder. Masterpiece Prowl and Grimlock become Toys R Us exclusives, and KFC Toys shows Diaclone and Shining Magnus versions of Citizen Stack. Plus Robots in Disguise #28 and More Than Meets the Eye #28.
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BotCon 2014 reveals a true Headmaster Scorponok on the Energon mold. Mega Drive Megatron gets more photos, and Hasbro plans Transformers Universe toys. Plus the crew confesses just how big a nerd each of them is.
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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 – 10/25/2012
A second set of Asia-exclusive Seekers adds Dirge, Thrust and Ramjet, and G2 Bruticus lands at Big Bad Toy Store. Mark Wahlberg is in talks for Transformers 4. Plus Rescue Bots’ Jaws homage Deep Trouble and a Beast Wars Chain of Command Rewind.
Radio Free Cybertron – 05/03/2012
BotCon 2012 was one of the best-run shows in years, and the Collectors’ Club stole the spotlight from Hasbro. The US Masterpiece Optimus Prime beats Takara’s on price. Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster preview a G1 box art book.