Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/podcast

Episode 161 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast features a discussion of the first trailer for Transformers 5: The Last Knight. While we break it down piece by piece, follow along with the excellent gallery of still images right here on Seibertron.com. These screen captures from the trailer are presented in high definition resolution so you can look at what we saw in the clearest possible detail. Once the in depth analysis of this teaser trailer has come to a conclusion, an interview with one of the creators of the upcoming Transformers: Forged to Fight mobile game by Kabam rounds out the rest of the show. This action and fighting game will see release in the upcoming months for fans around the world to enjoy.

Episode 160 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast starts out with a discussion of the recent Titans Return wave 3 product sightings. After that a listener question related to what price the podcast members use to determine whether a specific toy or figure is worth it is answered. The show moves on to a discussion of the recently released Masterpiece Inferno figure, which has started arriving in the United States. This discussion features a live unboxing of the figure, and the group gives their in-hand impressions of this latest Takara Tomy Masterpiece release. Next comes a conversation about Combiner Wars, and with the line wrapping up, the cast engages in a post-mortem discussing how the line has shaped the brand and consumer expectations. Talk transitions to the newly announced sequel seasons for this years Combiner Wars web series from Machinima. This encompasses some talk about the existing series, as well as a look ahead to both Titans Return and Power of the Primes. The show closes with each podcaster

4e400f5636cc81db5cecf231b551dccd.pngEpisode 159 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with a special message for our listeners after a tumultuous week of real life events in the United States. The Transformers segments kick off with the cast giving their wish list for Transformers toys that they hope are on sale for "Black Friday" in just two weeks. After that, the discussion shifts to the newest Robots in Disguise television episodes, as well as the several newly revealed toys for the line from Hasbro in the Warrior, Activator Combiner, and Legion Classes. Takara Tomy's Masterpiece Beast Wars Convoy, also known to most as Optimus Primal, is analyzed by two of the cast that have received this recent release. After that, IDW Publishing's recent releases for the Revolution crossover event, Till All Are One and Revolution issue number four are broken down with the podcasters praising one book highly while deeply criticising another. The show concludes as usual with the Bragging Rights roundtable topic.

Episode 158 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast picks up with the most recently revealed Masterpiece Transformer from Takara Tomy, which is a new version of Decepticon Leader Megatron. Thoughts about the toy itself along with comparisons to the previous Masterpiece version released over a decade ago are among the topics discussed relating to this news. Along with this discussion, speculation about possible future Decepticon Masterpiece figures occurs. The podcasters also use this topic to consider what makes a toy the definitive version of the character it's made to represent. Thoughts about the latest Transformers comic releases from IDW Publishing follow, with the 57th issues of Transformers and More Than Meets The Eye both under analysis. Additionally, comics in the ongoing Revolution crossover event are talked about. A similar topic about definitive characters comes next, and this is then followed by a return to toy topics with a quick chat about the Titans Return Walgreens exclusive, Deluxe Class Brai

Episode 157 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast is all about the latest Transformers brand toy products announced and revealed at New York Comic Con 2016. A conversation about the tease and partial reveal of the next Generations Titan Class figure, Trypticon, kicks off the show. After that, upcoming Leader Class, Deluxe Class, Voyager Class, and Titan Master figures from Generations Titans Return are analyzed. Almost every Generations figure revealed at the show is talked about in detail with early speculation on potential future figures included. Robots in Disguise products from the new Combiner Force subline continue the conversation after that. Additionally, early reveals of Takara's reissue toys commemorating the tenth anniversary of the first live action Transformers movie have surfaced, and this topic wraps up discussion related to current events. The show concludes with multinational bragging rights.

Episode 156 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with a quick discussion of the Machinima Combiner Wars series, as it recently concluded its run. A look at IDW Publishing's Till All Are One issue four comes next, with a focus on the characterization of the Combaticons. This leads into a special discussion where the cast recalls their favorite instances of combiner characters and teams being well defined within their media representation. As a follow up to that, each cast member then makes an attempt to flesh out combiner characters that haven't been thoroughly defined through the years. A strategy discussion for the Transformers Earth Wars mobile game comes next. The Revolution crossover series sees a brief feedback focused discussion, as the podcast hosts share their thoughts about this combined universe of Hasbro properties. After a listener question and some looks ahead to future Generations Titans Return toys, the show concludes with the recurring Bragging Rights segment.

Episode 155 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with an in depth look at the imminent Bluray release of the 1986 Transformers: The Movie from Shout! Factory. Comparisons of the special features and audio/visual quality of this version to other past versions await listeners. Recent Transformers Masterpiece toy reveals and rumors for characters such as Grapple, Megatron, and Shattered Glass Optimus Prime comprise the next points of discussion. After a brief, casual chat about recent Generations toys and G2 toy advertisements, the latest Generations Titans Return products such as Chromedome, Mindwipe, and Alpha Trion are analyzed. Quick reviews and recaps of recent Transformers comics comes next, followed by a listener question about preferences regarding which characters end up being represented as toys. The recurring Bragging Rights segment caps off the show.

Episode 154 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with a discussion of the recent Takara Tomy Unite Warriors reveal, Megatronia. Questions from listeners come next involving the limits on Transformers collections, as well as lessons learned from our low points in the hobby take the spotlight for a more serious discussion. After this, recent Robots in Disguise Clash of the Transformers toys get a close examination, as do the latest efforts from the Transformers Collectors' Club that have just recently arrived in mailboxes. Final thoughts on this year's SDCC exclusives follows, plus speculation surrounding the recent accidental unveiling of Titans Return Doublecross. The show concludes with a lighthearted segment involving Battle Beasts.

Episode 153 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast takes a look back at the Transformers the Movie, about to celebrate its 30th anniversary, while also taking a look forward to Transformers: The Lost Knight. Here the crew discuss their memories of the movie, its cultural impact, and the quirks and oddities of its various releases. Then join us for an in depth, behind the scenes look at the making of Transformers: The Lost Knight from its filming in Michigan. Next up, the cast discusses the IDW comic universe as one of the guests catches up on three years of comics in the span of four months. Finally, we talk toys, touching on Fort Max as well as CybertronCon reveals like Sixshot, Hot Rod, and Triple Changer Optimus Prime.

Episode 152 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast sees the return of Mainframes, which takes a deep look into the world of Transformers comic releases from IDW Publishing. This episode's focus is on the recently concluded Dying of the Light story from the cult phenomenon, More Than Meets The Eye. This episode will completely "spoil" this story, and many plot points in the greater IDW Transformers story arc, for readers that have not caught up to this point in the story. Analysis of all the shocking twists and turns seen throughout the six issue run, along with general thoughts and speculation about future potential plot lines awaits. Theories about what might have been are also in store, plus don't miss a shocking conversation about what may have happened at the end, and how the goal of the quest may have been realized years ago without readers knowing.

This episode is all about the news from San Diego Comic Con 2016 revealed related to the Transformers brand. All the latest Transformers toy line product reveals from both the latest Generations line, Titans Return, as well as Robots in Disguise are discussed in detail. Each reveal has the cast speculating on what to expect from the upcoming Titan Masters, Deluxe, Warrior, and Voyager Class figures seen at the show. Machinima's upcoming Combiner Wars animated series also gets serious discussion with its premier drawing close. Plus, with this being a show about Comic Con, it only makes sense for the cast to tackle the latest news from IDW Publishing about Revolution, and the upcoming Optimus Prime and Lost Light comic series. The show concludes with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment and other miscellaneous topics.

This episode focuses on the newest Transformers Generations toy line: Titans Return. Each size class is discussed at length with the cast members having these new toys in hand, starting with the Voyager and Deluxe Class figures. The line's potential play pattern using bases for the smaller Titan Masters comes up as we discuss not only those but Leader Class toys Optimus Prime and Blaster. Fortress Maximus gets a brief discussion as the toy gets opened on the air. Some later Combiner Wars and Unite Warriors releases such as the Transformers Collectors' Club Windsweeper and Takara's version of Bruticus come up as well. The show concludes with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment and other miscellaneous topics.

Episode 150 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast sees the return of Mainframes, which takes a deep look into the world of Transformers comic releases from IDW Publishing. This episode's focus is on the entire Sins of the Wreckers series. This episode will completely "spoil" this issue, and many plot points in the greater IDW Transformers story arc, for readers that have not caught up to this point in the story. Speculation abounds along the way, with several stops to look at where the series has been and where it might be going. Analysis of the structure, tone, and character work in the book is also in the scope of discussion for the team. Listener questions from the Seibertron.com forums are also fielded, with some answers being definitive, and others being a nice surprise.

Our first chat is about the most recent issue of Transformers #54, new series Transformers: ’TIl All Are One and of course, not to be left out a little something we like to call More Than Meets the Eye, issue #54. What is Galvatron’s final play…does he have a trump card or is it all on the table? Is Swindle still alive? Should Megatron die? We ask these questions and more, then to wrap up the comic discussion, we talk more REVOLUTION and decide if the TRANSFORMERS universe is getting a soft reboot, no reboot, or a very hard reboot. Our ongoing Beast Wars TV series rewatch continues with episode 18, "Spider's Game", and episode 19, "Call of the Wild". After that, we briefly reach into our creative bags and throw some paint schemes out there for the new PLATINUM EDITION UNICRON and KRANIX. SDCC is coming soon, and we share what version of TITAN MASTERS FORTRESS MAXIMUS we want the most to be our Fortress. You’d think this would be enough, but nope, we finally delve into a topic led by Counterpunch that breaches

We talk about the newest toy reveals from Takara Tomy from Legends Ginrai to new Masterpiece toys like Beast Wars Cheetor, there was a lot of news to discuss. The Beast Wars rewatch segment also continues as the cast takes a look at episodes 14 through 17, featuring the two part "The Trigger" pair of episodes that are well known as some of the best of the season. After talking about some of their favorite import Beast Wars toys from throughout the years, the discussion changes gears and moves towards IDW Publishing's recent announcement of the "Revolution". The introduction of other Hasbro universe characters into the Transformers comic book world has had mixed reactions from fans, and we take it all on. The likes of GI Joe, ROM the space knight, MASK and more even come back around during a discussion of the upcoming Transformers 5 live action movie, where a shared universe looks like a likely possibility as well. The show wraps up with a look at the upcoming Blu-Ray release of The Transformers: The Movie in

We take a deep look into the world of Transformers comic book releases from IDW Publishing. This episode's focus is all on More Than Meets The Eye issue number 53, with Scotty P, Mr. Starscream, and Dr. Va'al going page by page through the book. This episode will completely "spoil" this issue, and many plot points in the greater IDW Transformers story arc, for readers that have not caught up to this point in the story. Speculation abounds along the way, with several stops to look at where the series has been and where it might be going. This is a special episode of the show in a slightly shorter time format, so tune in as the team analyzes and ponders the goings on with the crew of the Lost Light.

We start the show with a continuation of our Beast Wars Season 1 rewatch. The Beast Wars fun continues after that as the cast members "draft" characters for a fantasy team of robots in three fun rounds. A critical look at the most recent comics releases follows, with both The Transformers #53 and More Than Meets The Eye #53 in the crosshairs. A special topic about the place of music in the Transformers universe, inspired by the recent Sony Music release of the Roll Out album, continues the show, and this features both a review of the album as well as thoughts on how the cast imagines a Transformers soundtrack should be. May Mayhem kicks into high gear after this, with thoughts and even repair tutorials for the Fan Built Combiner Wars Victorion set. This is followed by the anti-climactic small release of Deluxe Groove and the impact that had this week, and we then wrap up toy discussions by moving into our thoughts about the recently revealed Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Loud Pedal from Takara Tomy. Robots in Disg

We begin with our thoughts about what we found most intriguing about the original 80s Transformers cartoon. Later, we discuss a selection of episodes from Beast Wars. Then, each cast member talks about their preferred release schedule for Beast Wars Masterpiece toys, followed by discussion about the recently revealed Masterpiece Inferno figure. The show progresses to a conversation about comics, and the penultimate issues of several important story arcs in Sins of the Wreckers, The Transformers, and More Than Meets The Eye. News of upcoming Japanese releases in the Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars toy line takes center stage, as does the many confirmed and rumored differences between the domestic and overseas releases. The show concludes with bragging rights!

We begin with our final thoughts and retrospective of the recently concluded Botcon 2016. Each cast member talks about their most anticipated toy from the upcoming Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return toy line. After that, speculation about the potential for a Hascon convention from Hasbro featuring many of their popular brands such as G. I. Joe, My Little Pony, and more comes up. Along with the convention, news of a combined writers room for Hasbro movies also becomes a topic of interest for the show's cast, as they talk about what implications that could have on the Transformers live action movie franchise. The show concludes with some quick hit discussions about Robots in Disguise's second season, rumors of a Takara Masterpiece Inferno Toy, the Combiner Wars animated series, and the upcoming Transformers Earth Wars mobile game.

Did you think it was over? It ain't over until Dr. Va'al, Seibertron, and Starscream return to say it's over! More post-BotCon thoughts from this crew await, are you in for the long haul? The three randomly assorted hard candies discuss, in spite of the elements and the sore throats, the various BotCon souvenirs, from the Dawn of the Predacus box set to the single toys - Megatron, Unit-3, Tigatron, Airazor, the Reflector 3-pack - the highlights, the surprises, the disappointments. They touch upon the various hauls, including comics and comics art as well as toys, and the differences between conventions, running by the gigantonormous dealer room (can you tell who's typing this section, by now?). Spending some good time on the artist alley population, from Hayato Sakamoto to Alex Milne, Sara Pitre-Durocher to Robby Musso, and more. Other topics discussed, of course, were the various panels that included reveals for the coming part of the year, from the Hasbro Brand panel, with Scrounge (!) and Overlord (!!) in