Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

It is the year 1987. Transformers transitioned into a new phase in its history as the TV show came to an end and the world began to move on from the brand. We’ll set the stage for what the world was like in 1987 by looking at moments in history, sports, and entertainment. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show.   Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo   Catch us on social media:   Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo   Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon   And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

Wrapping up our long tour through the year 1986, Ant reflects on the importance of the year that brought us many standout characters and of course, Transformers: the Movie. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

In this episode, we take a deep dive into a set of early drafts of the Transformers: the Movie script by Ron Friedman. What made it into the final film? And more importantly, what was cut out? Do you know about the Anibots, Dragon Beast, or Ingestor? You will after listening to this episode! Follow along by downloading a copy of the script from this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwBhmf92x_UES01QTFNRS1RwSnc   Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo   Catch us on social media:   Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo   Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

Wrapping up Season 3 for 1986, we take a look at 3 more episodes of the original Transformers cartoon. From the amazing animation of “Call of the Primitives,” to the sci-fi world building of “The Face of Nijika,” to Rodimus Prime’s spiritual journey in “The Burden Hardest to Bear.” Plus, we’ll take a dive into a new feature in season 3 cartoons, “The Secret Files of Teletraan II” With guest appearances from Gabriel Owens, a.k.a. The Salty Seaman, and Brian Kilby of Radio Free Cybertron. Be sure to check in on our guests: Gabriel Owens, the Salty Seaman: https://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Brian Kilby and Radio Free Cybertron: tfradio.net Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

The new Transformers series from Netflix drops on July 30th, 2020! Get your inside look into the show and what to expect in this review. The first half or so is a NON-SPOILER review of the series, before we get into some SPOILER details. But don’t worry, I’ll give you plenty of time to punch out before that. If you’re curious about the show, you do not want to miss this episode! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

The 2020 Transformers Collaborative figures have left many fans happy, sad, excited, and confused for a number of reasons. In this episode we break down just what happened with the TF Collaborative Back to the Future and Top Gun figures and examine what the future may hold for the line after Gigawatt and Maverick. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

With some of the wildest color schemes and rarest figures, we head to Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, and Peru to check out South American Transformers toys. Just how many different versions of Bumblebee were available? What is Optimus vs. Malignus? And just how do you say, “Jipe?” Pick up a copy of this mini series on Amazon! and help support the show as you follow along: https://amzn.to/2AN1c5O Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

We head to the UK one last time for 1986 to check out the Christmas issue (in July!) and the 1986 Annual. We learn about “The Gift,” that Jetfire has, follow a hacker into a Decepticon computer, and learn the SUPER IMPORTANT story of “State Games,” featuring the origin of Megatron! Pick up a copy of this mini series on Amazon! and help support the show as you follow along: https://amzn.to/2AN1c5O Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

In this episode we head back to Europe to take a the Young Corgi series of game books. You’ll go on an adventure on the “Island of Fear,” and then you’ll head out to the road for a “Highway Clash.” We’ll also revisit the Transformers Universe mini series with some commentary from The Salty Seaman! Check out our 1985 coverage of Young Corgi here: https://youtu.be/g9vNyvMiEFk Special guest this episode is The Salty Seaman (www.youtube.com/recharge138)! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

In this episode, we look at the Marvel limited series guidebook: Transformers Universe. Find out which Transformer has the personality of Abe Lincoln and which has no personality at all. Explore the typographical error that may have lead to one of your favorite current Transformers toy lines! And just what is, “Fodder?” Pick up a copy of this mini series on Amazon! and help support the show as you follow along: https://amzn.to/2AN1c5O Please subscribe to TFU.INFOon YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

A quick look at one of the longest-running Transformers mobile games as Transformers Earth Wars celebrates it’s 4th Anniversary. We’ll quickly talk a bit about the gameplay, talk about some of the unique and fun pieces in the game, and what characters and character models could transcend the game to mainline Transformers.   Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

We continue our countdown to number 1 as we look at the Top 10 most influential Transformers to Ant’s collecting habit. Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

In this episode, Ant breaks down the most important figures in his collecting life. Find out what made the cut and why as we  take a look at the first half of this Top 20 list! Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

We dial-in to the Internet of 1986 for a brief check on the buzz around Transformers… if any. And we take a dive into some of the merchandise from around the world, including a deep dive into the Diamond Transformers: the Movie sticker album with Mike Seibert of Mike Seibert Radio! Check out our guests: Mike Seibert Radio: https://soundcloud.com/mikeseibertradio Please subscribe to TFU.INFOon YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info

The first of many crossovers between the Robots in Disguise and the Real American Heroes! We’ll break down all 4 issues of this limited series, explain some of the continuity flaws therein, and tell you about the expectations of a young fan reading this for the first time with special guests Gabriel Owens: the Salty Seaman & Christopher “Spell My Name Right This Time” McLeod of The Full Force Podcast. Pick up a copy of this mini series on Amazon! and help support the show as you follow along: https://amzn.to/2KvRAxU Check out our guests: The Salty Seaman: youtube.com/recharge138 The Full Force: http://thefullforce.podbean.com Please subscribe to TFU.INFOon YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And please visit the site and enjoy the toy archive at http://www.tfu.info