Radio Free Cybertron: The Transformers Podcast

This week: FOMO is real. News ThreeZero MDLX G2 Megatron Limited Exclusive (TFW) Hasbro teases 2024 Titan First Look at Singapore Cybertron Fest (Pulse Singapore) Deathsaurus delivery delayed in UK to “Spring 2024” (Pulse UK) In-hand pictures of BWVS-04 Tigatron and Blackarachnia (TFW) There was going to be a Legacy Animated series, but Netflix declined; story revealed through Legacy Straxus concept art leak (material collected on TFW) Reactivate Optimus & Soundwave two pack found at Gamestop (TFW) Stranger Things Collab Code Red found at Ohio Target (TFW)

This week: We give thanks that we can cut some non-transforming Transformers out of our budget. News RIP Peter Spellos First in-hand photos of Super7 G2 Megatron and Wreck-Gar (alfes2010 on Twitter) Haslab Deathsaurus “official unboxing” (Pulse) screenshots on TFW Deathsaurus and Victory Saber side by side (Evan Brooks Instagram) Thunder Machine Soundwave in hand photos (mirrored on Autobase Aichi) Commander Class Magmatron “Magmasaurus” Mode First Look (Mark Maher Instagram)

This week: Our first look at Reactivate Soundwave, a recap of Transformers Tuesday, and more first thoughts on upcoming toys. News Peter Cullen to receive Lifetime Achievement Award (collider) Reactivate Soundwave First Reveal on Transformers Tuesday, In-hand photos from Sonic Bomber Core (facebook) Livestream screenshots (TFW) Deathsaurus Promo Images (facebook) More new listings found (JTPrime on TFW) Super7 Ultimates: Alligatorcon by M Sipher (bluesky thread) Tarn and Nickel by bbk2010 (twitter thread) Reaction Tigatron first look (TFW) Tigerhawk Behind The Scenes from Mark (Instagram) In hand images of Stranger Things Collab Code Red (TFW screenshots)

This week: The Walmart Deluxe Bonus Packs are exactly what we thought they were, with one addition--they are a great deal. Also, Don adds an arrow to his Dononomics quiver. News Transformers Tuesday on November 14th; no stream expected, but Reactivate two packs should go up for order with a social media push Walmart Deluxe Bonus Packs are expected to start showing up in stores as early as the week of the 13th. Known bundles include: (Walmart links) Legacy Arcee & Kickback Legacy Skids & Dragstrip Legacy Wildrider & Knock-Out Legacy Tarantulas & Elita-1 Legacy Pointblank & Crankcase Legacy Skullgrin & Dead End SS-74 ROTF Bumblebee & SS-75 ROTF Jolt SS-82 Bee Movie Ratchet & SS-80 Bee Movie Brawn SS-85 Bee Movie Arcee & Bee Movie TFBB Ironhide SS86 Perceptor & SS-81 Bee Movie Wheeljack SS-88 ROTF Sideways & SS86 Arcee SS86 Jazz & SS86 Sharkticon Gnaw Specific toys unknown: TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF5 BUNDLE TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF2 BUNDLE 2 Year of The Dragon Chinese New Year Toy (TFW) Photos of a Testshot of Haslab Deathsaurus (TFW) Unusual Vintage “Artifact”: Transformers Activity Center cardboard playset (Rogue Toys store) Five Faces of Darkness Part 1 with original Ted Schwartz Rodimus Prime dialogue (youtube)

This week: Magmatron is universally praised, even by Matt! Maybe he's just excited about Deathsaurus, which is shipping soon. News Haslab Deathsaurus to start shipping soon 1027: Official Hasbro reveal of Magmatron, Silverbolt, and opening preorders for collab Code Red (screencaps on Autobase Aichi) Magmatron on display at MCM London, via Grant W. aka HC86 in our discord (twitter thread) Stock photos gallery of MCM London Studio Series reveals (TFW; scroll way down) “Concept Art” Megatron BTS from Sam Smith (instagram) Gamer Edition Starscream BTS from Evan Brooks (instagram) In hand Gamer Edition Starscream and 86 Scrapheap (screenshots on Autobase Aichi) First Look at Voyager Optimus From Reactivate Two Packs (TFW) Mystery Walmart Exclusive Transformers Bundles! (JTPrime on TFW) In hand photos of Beast Wars Again Cheetor vs Waspinator (spoilers: Cheetor’s neck tab was already broken in package) (TFW)  

This week: A John DeLuna rises from our ranks to light our darkest hour, and fill-in for Diecast this week. News 10/27 stream on Friday, MCM London on Saturday. So all the reveals news will be next week. In hand images of the RED Grimlock we all forgot about (mirrored on Autobase Aichi) First looks at Earthspark Deluxe Thrash and Prowl (who is not remotely what we expected) (facebook) Legacy Chase behind the scenes (Mark Maher’s instagram) Sunbow Marvel Archives releases dialogue recording session audio for The Revenge of Bruticus (TFW forum post)

This week: That Transformers Rise Bumblebee/Starscream two-pack sure is interesting. But the two pack that I want is Legacy Silverbolt and Kingdom Blackarachnia. News Hasbro confirms 1027 stream on, amazingly, October 27th. Wild. Transformers: Rise (or Reactivate? Or Vaporware?) two pack listings appear, with pictures of Starscream and Bumblebee (mirrored on Autobase Aichi) Official reveal evidently planned for 11/14 In hand pictures of Transformers Collab Frankentron (mirrored on Autobase Aichi) Legacy United Windblade behind the scenes (Mark’s instagram) TakaraTomy tweets photo showing Legacy United Silverbolt’s scale with Kingdom Blackarachnia Rise of The Beasts Battlecubes: like if you crossed Battle Beasts with Under-3 Don will be so sad he wasn’t here this week

This week: More thoughts on the 40th anniversary G1 reissues, Legacy Silverbolt, Clear toys, Magneous, a first look at a new Megatron, and way more. Oh, and a contest too! News Following up from last week: 40th Anniversary Reissue Soundwave and Blaster official images (on TFW, thanks to JTPrime and Hypershauta) Legacy United Beast Wars Silverbolt (Dengeki Hobby) Dramatic Capture Series Nemesis Bridge Set (Dengeki) BWVS-08 Ghost Starscream vs Haunted Waspinator (Dengeki) Masterpiece Rhinox (TakaraTomy) Legacy United Magneous behind the scenes from Mark (instagram) Super7 Super Cyborg Clear Optimus Prime debuting at NYCC (instagram) Official Transformers smartphone cases (in Japan) (twitter) Transformers x Irregular Choice licensed clothing (TFW) For Brian: Earthspark fruit snacks (TFW) Testshot leak purportedly depicting Studio Series Leader Class Bumblebee Movie Megatron (TFW) In hand images of Legacy United Windblade (screenshots at Autobase Aichi) Porsche will sell you a 1:43 model of ROTB Mirage for 65 Euros, but only if you speak German

This week: It's been a while, but it was a good week for fuzzy photos. News Toy Fair 2023: Earthspark Energon-style Combiners and Cyber-Sleeve roleplay toy (TFW) McFarlane Toys Page Punchers coming in Transformers and GI Joe flavors Yolopark showroom photos (TFW) On a related note: Yolopark AMK-Pro TLK Optimus and Bee Movie Soundwave from Shanghai Wonderfest (TFW) Walmart Fall Collector Con to feature Transformers and GI Joe. preview 10/5, “event” launches 10/13 Legacy Thundertron behind the scenes (Mark Maher instagram) Retailer solicitation leaks: Legacy Silverbolt, MP Rhinox, Takara release of Studio Series ROTB Optimus Decepticon Headquarters Premium Finish and BWVS Starscream’s Ghost and Waspinator Will Super7 Finally Make ExVee Buy a ReAction? In hand photos of BWVS Rhinox and Scorponok (TFW roundup) Legacy Chase “early sample” images (mirrored on Autobase Aichi) Photos of Trainbot #5 Seizan (TFW roundup) Transformers themed RPG dice set and dice bag (TFormers) Unproduced G1 episode summaries, and unproduced alternate season 2 opening sequence at The Sunbow Marvel Archive

This week: Who knew that all we needed in our lives was a Rescue Bot and some rocks? News Transformers Generations Legacy United Wave 1 (stock photos gallery at TFW) Extra info on Commander Class Magmatron and Titan Class Tidal Wave from JTPrime  Ben MacCrae notes via instagram that Studio Series reveals will be coming at the end of October. Probably another 10/27 stream? Legacy United Animated Optimus Prime Behind The Scenes from Mark (instagram) United Poster breakdown, featuring art by Guido Guidi (instagram) In hand photos show new Windblade next to original, and relative heights with Chase and Animated Bumblebee (autobase aichi) Leaked first look at third Studio Series 86 Junkion, Scrapheap (autobase aichi)

This week: We all love Studio Series Ultra Magnus, and wish him the happiest of birthdays. News Well-known Transformers site screenrant gets exclusive reveal of Transformers Legacy United Animated Optimus Prime and Bumblebee And here are the leaked in-hand photos of Bumblebee posted a few hours before the official exclusive reveal (Oniconvoy on TFW) PulseCon to lead with Transformers panel from 11:15am to noon Eastern Time  Meanwhile at NYCC, the only Transformers related event is a Skybound comics panel on Saturday 10/14 Transformers Trunk-or-Treat kit to help lure children to your car with candy (Target)

This week: Titans Return Fortress Maximus is being reissued, but I think we all want Brave Max instead. News Titans Return Fortress Maximus is being reissued $199.99 vs original price of $149.99 Pulsecon 2023 to feature Transformers panel revealing Legacy part 3, plus the launch of Powerlinx Hot Shot exclusive September 22nd Studio Series Noah Diaz in hand photos (mirrored on TFW) More pictures of Commander Class Ultra Magnus (TFW) Fun.com offers new Transformers apparel items On the complete other end of the spectrum, a Bobby Abley Transformers apparel range (TFW)

This week: We collect toys. News Transformers x Universal Frankentron revealed (TFW) TakaraTomy preorders went up. Mostly notable for new, better looks at Commander Ultra Magnus and leader Optimus Primal (TFW) But one-upping that, actual in-hand photos of Ultra Magnus from Ronerus on reddit. TFW post about it has a few size comparisons from later replies MPM 11D Dark of The Moon Ratchet BWVS-07 Airazor vs Inferno Japan is getting Earthspark, and is making better deco versions of all the toys (Autobase Aichi) ReAction Burning Optimus Primal, discovered by GameFreak 66 on reddit Transformers x Seiko watch collab (twitter) About $400 (59,000 yen) on official site New Dollar Tree evergreen style Transformers masks (tformers)

This week: Diecast shares his experiences at Botcon 2023! Also: Spoon. And Missing Link Convoy, but mostly Spoon. News Missing Link Convoy (twitter links): Packaging versions Styrofoam insert Diecast metal parts License Plate (or yellow rectangle) labels Tech spec decoder Rifle versions Energon Axes Some extra (generally unnamed) 2024 product listings from JTPrime Roundup of BWVS01 Megatron and Optimus Primal photos Sonic getting Earthspark merchandise for their kids meals Game controllers with little toys inside them coming, including (not-pictured) Transformers (VGC) Generations Selects Antagony BTS (instagram) Early in hand photos of BWVS Scorponok In Hand Studio Series 86 Frenzy (Red) China gets Transformers stage show

This week: Finding out that next year's Walmart Capsule is not G2, that was brutal. News Transformers Legacy (plus Walmart capsule line) and Studio Series 2024 product listings Projected wave breakdowns: Legacy Studio Series New listings for Earthspark Deluxes: Jawbreaker, Thrash, Aftermath (may be a codename) and Prowl (good chances this is a Cyberverse mold repack) Skybound Transformers comic preview; first look at interior art In hand photos of Studio Series Mirage Selects Antagony Photo Roundup Hero Icons adds more Transformers merchandise, including mousepads with Combiner Wars and Titans Return boxart Reproduction Transformers The Movie posters (go on sale tomorrow!) Robosen wants to keep soaking you over that Optimus Prime robot you already paid a fortune for with a display base! (TFormers article with a copied video and very rough auto translation) It seems to offer charging, it has RGB, and may have integrations to act as a home assistant device, but it’s not super clear based on the machine translation currently available. Also not listed is a price, which will probably be rather high, all things considered. New adult size Halloween costumes coming soon: Megatron, and Starscream. Optimus, Bumblebee, and Arcee costumes already available