Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/Podcast

Toys with no heads kick off episode 364 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast as leaked images of headless test shots of Age of the Primes Voyager Class Prima and Red Alert prompt the show's first discussion. After that, speculation abounds due to the news of Hasbro no longer financing film projects based on their intellectual properties. The cast ponders what this could mean from a practical standpoint when it comes to future Transformers films. After a very brief, impromptu look back at the defunct Wizards of the Coast Transformers TCG, the limited recurring "40 for 40" segment re-visits 2021 and the arrival of its massive Haslab project, Unicron. The "Bragging Rights" segment closes out the episode as each participant shares their latest Transformers toy and product acquisitions.

Transformers toylines may be getting rid of numbering, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to deliver episode 363. Discussion starts with some very brief Transformers One talk now that the movie is available on digital services. Leaked images of what appears to be Prima from the upcoming Age of the Primes toyline keeps the conversation going before the excitement ebbs during talk of the recently revealed Studio Series Deluxe Optimus Prime, sporting a design inspired by the Transformers Devastation video game. Changes in the theming, packaging, and overall branding of the Studio Series line provides material for a lengthy discussion about what the line really means for consumers anymore. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment re-visits the tumultuous year of 2020 before the regular "Bragging Rights" segment brings the episode to a close.

Episode 362 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast begins with the cast sharing their thoughts about the just-revealed 2025 Generations Age of the Primes lineup, opining about both the fully revealed Megatronus and the partially revealed Liege Maximo from the side of the packaging - plus, a mystery Prime. After that, the Studio Series 86 Devastator gets time in the spotlight given its recent full gray model reveal, plus first releases Bonecrusher and Scrapper. A plethora of other new Studio Series releases is also looked at, including Galvatron, again, before the team engages in some Wildocking. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment stops by 2019 before the episode finishes up in its usual fashion with the crew sharing their most recent Transformers toy acquisitions in Bragging Rights.

In episode 361 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, the conversation kicks off with new Walmart G1 Retro releases of Bumblebee and Gears, which feature modern Deluxe Class toys in packaging that homages the characters' '80s releases. The crew then takes on recently revealed Transformers crossovers with Naruto and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian. The discussion moves to in-hand impressions of Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime, which two cast members have acquired. Everyone offers their choice for 40 for 40 - our limited segment where each cast member chooses their favorite release from a given year from the last 40 years of the franchise - this year, it’s 2018. The episode wraps up as it usually does with a round of Bragging Rights.

Episode 360 of the Seibertron.com Twincast begins with a belated look at Studio Trigger's recently released, all-encompassing Transformers tribute video for the 40th anniversary, which even features Bump of Chicken's quirky Optimus Prime figure. An upcoming release of a Titan Class Star Convoy has been leaked along with quite a few other exciting names. In an interesting collaboration, Transformers will be teaming up with Monster Hunter for the upcoming T-Spark Rathalos Prime figure, so the crew takes a moment to chat about that despite being decidedly uninformed about all things Monster Hunter. In this week's "40 for 40" segment, the cast makes a pit stop to check their oil before driving off into 2017. The episode wraps up with another round of Bragging Rights.

In Episode 359 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, we kick off with a robust discussion of Transformers One that you won't want to miss! The cast sits down with Jon Bailey, the voice of Soundwave, and Evan Michael Lee, the voice of Jazz, to explore the on-set experience and get the inside scoop on the movie's production. Following the Transformers One conversation, the crew takes a quick look at PulseCon reveals, before diving into the new Missing Link reveals of Sunstreaker and Arcee. The crew transitions into our regular 40 for 40 segment, where each member of the cast discusses their favorite or most impactful release in a given year of the last 40 years of Transformers. This year is 2016, where Combiner Wars concludes and transitions into Titans Return. The episode concludes with bragging rights, where each cast member shares what they acquired since the last episode.

Transformers are crossing over, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to discuss all of the recent news. Discussion starts with the first crossovers with Godzilla, Zoids, Diaclone, and Macross 7. Japanese toy release talk continues with the Dramatic Capture Triple Takeover set which has been revealed. Excitement returns to the crew with the Trigger PV promo video before the limited recurring “40 for 40” segment revisits the year 2015. The cast ponders upcoming Transformers One Studio Series entries for Elita One and Bumblebee, then Bragging Rights follow before Mr. Starscream provides some domestic feedback on his recent trip to the UK-based convention, TF Nation.

The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast's 357th episode starts up with the first of several listener questions, this one about an ongoing and classic fandom argument on who really became Cyclonus. Then the cast very briefly talks about the recent promotional scene releases for Transformers One. A second listener question prompts a quick round-table about favorite Transformers that wear another, smaller Transformer on their chest. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment picks up from there, with the Generations and Masterpiece lineups from the year 2014 overshadowing the featured movie lineup from Age of Extinction. A final listener question probes into the cast's print media collections, with an emphasis on guidebooks and reference material. As usual, the "Bragging Rights" segment closes out the episode.

Episode 356 of the Seibertron.com Twincast starts with a full house, with ScottyP, Kuhlio, Aarnhide19, Megatronus, and xRotorstormx all in attendance. The episode starts with an open discussion on the crew’s personal Transformers news, which leads to a discussion on the phenomenon of maintaining real-life cars inspired by our favorite characters, with a spotlight on Hound. The conversation pivots to 40 for 40, our regular segment that shines a light on our favorite toys from the last 40 years of the brand; this episode it’s 2013, the year of IDW thrilling 30, the first Titan, Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters, and more. The episode wraps with everyone’s favorite segment, bragging rights, where the cast discusses their latest, and favorite acquisitions since last episode.

San Diego Comic-Con is winding down, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast's coverage of this year's Transformers content from the event is available now. The discussion of new toy reveals begins with the Core Class Dinoking gift set, with other forthcoming releases from Studio Series such as the Transformers One Megatron and War for Cybertron Ratchet talked about next. The new-but-known Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime sparks some additional discussion, then the Collaborative Agent Knight release inspired by Knight Rider proves to be a highlight of the cast's impressions of this year's event. Hasbro's brief reveal of the forthcoming 86 Devastator for 2025 wraps up event talk. The conversation moves into Takara Tomy's reveal of Missing Link Sentinel Prime and other upcoming exclusives such as Chair. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment handles 2012 before the episode wraps up with some unreleased G2 toys being grabbed for Bragging Rights.

AMT Rodimus pre-orders have now opened as we kick off Episode 354 of the Twincast Podcast. Our 40 for 40 segment continues as we dive into the year 2011. Cast members Aaarnhide19, Mr. Starscream and xRotorstormx discuss their experience at this year's Botcon which was held June 27-30th in Ft. Wayne, IN. Overwatch 2 is joining in on the collaboration fun with a new game that came out on July 9th, and the cast takes a short few moments to take a look at the trailer for this add-on content. For the next topic, Shattered Glass is back in the latest MPG announcement with Optimus Prime in a now familiar purple, with Jetfire joining in as Tomy Mall exclusives. After that, a look at the Amazon exclusive 2 pack featuring Stormbringer Bludgeon and Ruckus has the crew checking out G1 toy galleries before we close out this episode with another impressive round of bragging rights.

The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast starts its 353rd episode with commentary on the rumors abounding in regards to the end of the Core Class assortment of Transformers toys. Hasbro's offerings for this year's San Diego Comic Con are discussed next, with the Legacy United "Fractured Friendship" two-pack of Orion Pax and Megatron taking center stage alongside a long-awaited 6" version of Death's Head from the Marvel Legends lineup. The crew reaches 2010 in the limited recurring "40 for 40" segment, with the cast making their favorite selections from an eclectic set of lines like Hunt for the Decepticons. An extended Bragging Rights segment closes out the episode, featuring in-hand thoughts on some newer releases such as the Titan Class Tidal Wave figure.

Go-bots on store shelves in 2024 proves The Fallen shall indeed rise again in Episode 352 of the Twincast / Podcast. The episode begins with a discussion of not The Man of Iron, but a Comic Edition 2-pack of Xaaron and Flame piquing the interest of the crew. A number of repaints are discussed next with Legacy United Animated Motormaster, Slipstream, and a Leader class Buzzsaw with Soundwave and Rumble accessories being particular standouts. Talk of some disappointing Go-Bots repaints as well as Deluxe G1 not-Missing-Link Prime and Quake then leads into a not so disappointing review of Skybound's Transformers Issue #9. A brief look at a transforming Lego Bumblebee set has the cast wondering how far the line will go before the overcomplicated transformations of 2009 toys get revenge and wreak devastation on the Twincast in this week's "40 for 40" segment. As usual, Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

The Twincast / Podcast starts out episode 351 with quick chat about the fast sell-out of the Hot Wheels version of Optimus Prime. Leaks of a possible Autobot Ark 3 pack as well as new redecos signaling the MPG line being just a rebrand of Masterpiece going forward are discussed. Takara may have defunded Prowl, but also still plans to put out a slew of other new Earthspark figures. The classic "Man of Iron" Transformers UK comic is discussed next giving the cast some alien abduction vibes. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of Transformers' oft-forgotten but highly important foundational works. Next, this episode's installment of the "40 for 40" segment keeps the movie toys coming in 2008, with some major Animated flair. As always, Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

Episode 350 of the Twincast / Podcast begins with discussion of a spacebridge full of in hand and teased reveals from the most recent Pulse livestream. The toy talk turns from the affordable to the not so affordable as the Mattel Creations transforming Hot Wheels Optimus Prime lets the die of opinions be cast. More Transformers One news brings us some familiar friends of toylines past. A surprise reveal of an actually transforming Flame Toys Rodimus figure teases of further releases and leads to speculation on the pricetag of these high end collectibles. Skybound's 8th issue of the Transformers ongoing comic brings us back to basics with character development between battles. A huge milestone in the "40 for 40" segment is hit with the release of the 2007 live action transformers film and the accompanying toyline bringing our favorite characters back to the big screen! Unlike last time, Bragging Rights actually brings this episode to a close.

The Chaos Bringer takes control of Episode 349 of the Twincast / Podcast to force the crew to spin the discussion wheel of fate. The episode begins with another edition of the "40 for 40" segment, setting the target on the year 2006. The toy talk continues with an early edition of Bragging Rights robbing us of a concluding segment for the episode. Celebrating Christmas in May, a December listener question from OptimusBrat about a possible redo of commander class Rodimus Prime is considered. As promised in the last episode, in hand opinions of Legacy United wave 2 are now given including Commander Magmatron before wave 3 reveals are discussed. Robosen Megatron then has the crew less than thrilled, but the reveal of Movie Masterpiece Brawl lets us give our tanks. The chaotic episode finally comes to an end with Missing Link Bumblebee and Cliffjumper leaks prompting the crew to wonder which G1 toy could use this update the most.

What a day for Transformers! The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast has let the dust settle and discusses a world where the trailer for Transformers One has debuted in episode 348. From space, back to Youtube, and all the way to Cybertron a surface dissection of the scenes of the trailer travels to several topics, including the appearance of a "Xerxes-like" Starscream. After more talk about the upcoming Masterpiece Ginrai, the death of Masterpiece as a brand is briefly mourned before its glorious rebirth into MPG is noted, with some interesting theories arising about the future of Masterpiece G as we know it. Issue 7 of the Skybound Transformers series has the cast pondering the fate of a few bots. A new listener question about an obscure line of toys is tackled and the 2005 edition of 40 for 40 reminds us of some great classic toys. Bragging rights is abridged but we keep it quick with some Korean KOs, the Reflector 3-pack, some 90s European market exclusives and the world's best Transformers Convention report from Dairycon 2024.

Episode 347 of the Twincast / Podcast swoops in to look at all the latest in Transformers while looking back once again. The episode begins with onsite commentary about the Wondercon Studio Series toy reveals such as Bumblebee Movie Shockwave and the highly anticipated Studio Series 86 Leader Class Swoop, plus Bumblebee Movie Sunstreaker and Gamer Edition Sideswipe who are already in the hands of the crew for discussion. The toy talk continues with an unsurprising leak of Legacy Sideburn, a new Target 4 pack, leak of a possible Masterpiece God Ginrai giving new life to the MPG line, and yet another Collaborative reveal with the TMNT Turtle Van challenging the dais to buy 4 copies for the display. This week's installment of the "40 for 40" segment takes us to the year of 2004 with Energon leaking all over and the crew taking the podcast into the shop for a new Alternator. As always, the joy of Transformer collecting is shared as Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

In episode 346 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, talk starts out with the upcoming Target exclusive Optimus Prime and Bullseye set. Next up, discussion focuses on Hasbro's latest fanstream event and Legacy United Wave 2, including Cybertron Starscream, Origins Wheeljack and Silverbolt. Transformers issue 6 from Skybound is up next with some hot takes from the team as the first arc of the latest comic series wraps up. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment continues, with the crew discussing their favorites from the year 2003. Wrapping up this episode is the usual "Bragging Rights" segment with the cast sharing their most recent Transformers product acquisitions.

Mayhem kicks off Episode 345 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast with conversation about the new Amazon.com capsule figures with a theme based on the Mayhem Attack Squad. Exclusives continue to take center stage as discussion moves to the Walmart Collector-con Star Raider Leaks, then wraps up with Studio Series 86 Blaster before moving to surprise in hand images of Legacy Cybertron Universe Starscream. Next, the cast starts to dig into currently available products with discussion on Missing Link Convoy. Initial, less-than-positive impressions about the now-complete MPG Raiden are also shared. “40 for 40” has its first taste of Minicons while revisiting the year 2002. Finally, “Bragging Rights” brings this episode to a close.