SDCC reveals take over this jam-packed episode of TGMM — Nexus Maximus, Nautica, and a HasLab timeline breakdown — plus a first-timer patron’s haul and Brian’s new favorite Diaclone import.
History on the Fives: The Lost Episodes – 1: More than We Missed, Part 1
The crew of History on the Fives works through five weeks of Transformers history spanning January 1st through February 7th, covering anniversaries from 1923 all the way to 2023. Along the way: the death of G1 composer Ichiro Mizuki, and the passing of voice actor Milt Jamin. The panel digs into the G2 Dreadwing and Smokejumper Japan exclusive, the UK Marvel Legacy of Unicron storyline, the Headmasters finale two-parter and the consultant who killed Ultra Magnus, and the first recorded fandom use of the term “G1.” On the comics side, the IDW license expiration gets its first airing and the Target: 2006 trade paperback sparks a discussion of how the UK Marvel comic kept the story moving between US issues. Toy releases covered include the Downtown comedy duo Cerebros set, the Encore Devastator anime color version, and a full slate of Takara Tomy January 2013 releases. The episode closes on Beast Wars and the February Headmasters entries.
Radio Free Cybertron 662 – Pre-Toy Fair Jitters
Chris gets Generations Selects Seacons Turtler and Gulf early and reviews them. Flame Toys’ licensed Windblade kit stirs controversy, and Hasbro revives a Tiger-style G2 handheld. Plus the Toy Fair 2020 live stream plans.
Radio Free Cybertron 575 – You’ll always have Cloud Rodimus
Tokyo Toy Show reveals a more animation-accurate Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Golden Lagoon-inspired toys. MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron gets color photos, and Studio Series Ironhide sneaks out in Singapore. Plus four-foot statues and Power of the Primes wave 3 preorders.
Radio Free Cybertron 567 – Don’t know about you but I collect toys
A 13-dollar Trypticon sighting at Ollie’s sends fans hunting. Maketoys reveals unofficial Masterpiece Skywarp and Thundercracker, Cyberverse Ultra and Ultimate packaging lands, and TakaraTomy recalls Encore God Fire Convoy.
Radio Free Cybertron #535: Did Dononomics Lead to Toys R Us’ Downfall?
Toys R Us weighs bankruptcy protection days before HasCon, and the crew debates what it means for collectors. Power of the Primes teasers, a Predaking mock-up and leaked Cyberverse package art point to big reveals. TakaraTomy lines up Windblade with a Targetmaster and a G2 Megatron.
Radio Free Cybertron 518: Is it another Kronos?
Titans Return Octone and Blitzwing are already at California Targets, and The Last Knight moves up to June 21. Takara opens new Legends preorders, and Don scores both Subscription Service Pretenders.
Radio Free Cybertron 506: Pre-Toy Fair Show!
Hasbro accidentally leaks Titan Class Trypticon, and Chris pegs it at about 19 inches. Titans Return wave 5 rumors point to Twin Twist, Misfire and Windblade, and Speed and Strength box sets surface in Toys “R” Us Canada’s system.
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.
Radio Free Cybertron – 437
Takara Tomy shows Masterpiece Hot Rod and a surprise Masterpiece Shockwave, days after Cloud 9’s unofficial Shockwave. Robots in Disguise gets a second season. A Titans Return trademark hints at what comes after Combiner Wars.