Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/podcast

Episode 241 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is almost all about the just concluded 2020 New York Toy Fair and all of the new Transformers products and media revealed by Hasbro. This begins with a look at the large amount of product revealed for Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise, including the Titan Class Scorponok, Commander Class Sky Lynx, Leader Class Doubledealer, Voyager Snapdragon, Deluxe Class entries Smokescreen, Runamuck, Arcee, the Battle Masters such as Slitherfang and Doublecrosser plus plenty more Micromasters. Some special attention is also given to the long anticipated Quintesson toys, arriving with Voyager Class Quintesson Judge and a Deluxe Class Alicon. A trailer for the upcoming animated version of the War for Cybertron was also released at the event, with the show set to be released on Netflix sometime later this year. New Generations Siege redecos that tie-in with the series are also noted before the talk turns briefly to Cyberverse, its third season and the associated toys

The Twincast / Podcast from Seibertron.com's latest episode begins with in-hand impressions of the recently released Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Micromaster teams, the Hot Rod Patrol and the Decepticon Military Patrol. Comparisons with previous Siege Micromasters as well as the Generation 1 toy incarnations of the characters are both covered in the discussion about these toys. After that, leaks of forthcoming products are talked about to the extent possible, including Commander Class Sky Lynx, Titan Class Scorponok, more "ramp" robots in the Battle Master assortment, Voyager Megatron, Snapdragon and Deluxe Class entries such as Arcee and a Quintesson Alicon. The Transformers Card Game from Wizards of the Coast has just announced its fifth wave forthcoming in April with a Titans Return theme to the set, so the cast gives their initial thoughts on this latest installment as well as the state of the game in their local areas. Crossover comic books are up for discussion next, given the recent announc

The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back for its latest installment and 239th episode, which begins with initial reactions to the news that IDW Publishing will continue the original Transformers comic book storyline once more with a four issue mini-series follow-up to last years' Transformers '84 #0, known this time around as Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies. After the look at upcoming comic books, speculation on the upcoming Generations Earthrise toy line commences now that a look at some of the packaging art is available. In addition to the package art, guesses at what, if anything, can be learned from a small sample of the included galaxy map are brought up. A question from one of the show's listeners comes next, with curiosity continuing on the status of the War for Cybertron: Siege Netflix series, as no news of the show has been passed along to fans in almost a year since its announcement. A look at the free streaming catalog of Transformers content on Tubi TV comes next, with each cast member giv

A new year of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast begins with episode 238, which starts out with the cast sharing their more unlikely predictions for the upcoming year of Transformers products and media. This is followed by even more outlandish predictions before the discussion settles in with a lister question asking about preferences regarding the time travel stories featuring Brainstorm and Shockwave in the last IDW Publishing comic book continuity. A similar question about Kup's time in the "Dead Universe" follows, also referencing a story from those same series. More listener questions follow, with one asking about the accuracy of past predictions made by the podcast as well as their considerations, if any, with respect to departing from the fan community. In-hand impressions begin next, with the recently released Masterpiece MP-47 Hound from Takara Tomy leading the way. A discussion of the new first wave of Cyberverse Deluxe Class figures comes next, with the cast sharing mostly positive thoughts abou

Episode 237 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is a retrospective episode taking a look at not the highs and lows of 2019, but also the ’10’s decade as a whole. The past year in review is the first topic covered, as the best Transformers toys, media that the year had to offer and even some of the worst things in 2019 are discussed. A quick look into the future follows as the cast gets excited for what they know is coming before making some pretty easy predictions about what could be on the way. A deep dive into the past decade starts out with the “Aligned” continuity which began with Transformers: Prime. After a lengthy analysis of the fan-favorite show the talk moves on to the related War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron video games, covering both the games and the toys. Transformers Rescue Bots, one of the Transformers brand's longest running iterations gets mention next with considerations about what provides the series with the staying power it still enjoys with the ongoing Rescue Bots: Academy.

Episode 236 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast begins with in-hand impressions and analysis of the latest Transformers Masterpiece figure from the Beast Wars series, MP-46 Black Widow, better known as Blackarachnia to Western Transformers fans. More Masterpiece discussion follows with the simultaneously released MP-45, a second version of Bumblebee's "Generation 1" design. The talk continues on with speculation about a possible Masterpiece combiner toy after Takara Tomy's announcement of a new project for the trainbot combiner Raiden, with the cast imagining what potential product could be the result of this still nebulous project. Toy discussions then shift to the Generations Siege lineup with Leader Class Astrotrain hitting store shelves. After that, a brief discussion of voting on the 2019 Transformers Hall of Fame leads into a topic about Beast Wars. Specifically, the cast shares what animals not used in the original 1990s series they would like to see if a new line-up of toys featuring beastial Tra

In episode 235 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, the talk begins with commentary on Jim Sorenson’s new book Transformers: A Visual History, which brings new artwork along with a deluxe packaging option for Transformers fans to digest. After that, the cast takes time to address the rumors about potential toy releases in the upcoming Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise lineup and which seem likelier to be true than others. With War for Cybertron: Siege winding down, its blacklight codes have also come to an end with a map of Cybertron as the final bonus content they've delivered. A brief chat about some Chinese mythology comes next with a look at some upcoming Transformers Nezha toys. With Black Friday just around the corner the crew is keeping their eyes out for some deep discounts on particular items, so they share what they're hoping to buy next week. The episode ends with a round of bragging rights that includes some finds from overseas.

Episode 234 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with a look back at TFcon 2019 from the perspective of a first time attendee. After that, the regular show format begins with follow-up from that including the typical "Bragging Rights" ending segment happening first, with each member of the cast sharing their acquisitions at the convention and beyond. Topics turn to the recently released retailer exclusive products from the Generations: War for Cybertron Siege lineup, with the Walgreens exclusive Ratchet and Walmart exclusive 35th anniversary figures such as Soundblaster, Bluestreak and the "Animation" deco Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Megatron. The group discusses the "cel-shaded" look of the figures and whether they would want to see more of this type of paint job on Transformers toys in the future. The chat turns to another unusual exclusive repaint in the Bump of Chicken Sonic Bumblebee before moving on to take a look at the newest Botbots and Cyberverse toys headed to store shelves in the ver

The Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast's 233rd episode begins with a look at the newly revealed products for Cyberverse set to launch in the coming months including versions of popular characters such as Whirl, Repugnus and Bludgeon. After that talk about Generations toys takes over with the cast checking out the site's newest galleries featuring Leader Class Astrotrain, Voyager Class Apeface, Deluxe Class Spinister, Crosshairs and the Battle Masters Singe and Rung. After that the discussion pivots to the recently released Amazon exclusive fan vote three-pack of Deluxe Class figures featuring Impactor, Mirage and the Powerdasher Aragon. With the Powerdasher set being completed by this figure, the crew takes time to consider what other Generation One toys still don't have an updated incarnation in the Generations lineup with so much of the original 1980s cast now having a modern toy interpretation available. After some speculation about Takara Tomy's mysterious "Raiden project" that's coming soon, the episode piv

Episode 232 of the Twincast Podcast begins with an interview with Hasbro's John Warden which was conducted this week at the 2019 New York Comic Con. Mr. Warden provides insights and information about the next chapter of Hasbro's Transformers Generations War for Cybertron trilogy, Earthrise. Following the interview, in depth discussion of the newly revealed products from the show begins. The latest Voyager Class Starscream takes cues from the older Classics design while Soundbarrier and Ironworks show a lot of potential for more Micromaster base playsets down the road. Other figures such as Optimus Prime, Hoist, Grapple and Wheeljack show a distinctive G1 cartoon inspired direction for this lineup of toys. New Cyberverse toys made a small appearance at NYCC with new Deluxe Class figures that impressed the cast. In another surprise from Cyberverse, it seems there may be some pointers taken from the Marvel Legends action figures with what looks to be Cyberverse's very first build-a-figure in the form of Maccadam

The Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast starts out episode 231 with yet another look into the status of the crowdfunded Haslab Unicron figure, with the cast speculating on the lack of momentum as the project approaches its final days. With this out of the way, talk turns to rumors of possible upcoming Generations products that could be released after the conclusion of War for Cybertron: Siege with very believable potential releases on this list of unconfirmed products. Discussion then turns to the world of Transformers comics with the spin-off anthology series Galaxies having launched this week from IDW Publishing. The crew chats about its focus characters, the Constructicons, as well as the art, production and other qualities of this fun new addition to IDW Publishing's Transformers story. Picking up after a long layoff, the "Classics Retrospective" then continues with the look back reaching the Transformers Universe lineup from 2008 and 2009, known by most fans as Universe 2.0. Listen in as everything from Suns

Episode 230 of the Twincast Podcast beings with an in hand discussion of the latest Masterpiece figure from Takara Tomy, MP-44 Convoy version 3.0. The group discusses how it compares to previous Masterpiece Convoy and Optimus Prime releases including analysis of the high price point assigned to the toy. SDCC exclusives like the Botbots Con Crew and Masterpiece Ghostbusters Optimus Prime were recently released on Hasbro Pulse with cast members having various degrees of success at securing the toys they were after. With Cyberverse Season 2 hitting the airwaves, a brief discussion about the premiere episode is the next topic in this episode. After that, the latest Generations Selects exclusives are discussed with those toys arriving in collectors' hands now, including Nightbird, drill Powerdasher Zetar and the toy-colored Reflector Recon Team. Haslab Unicron's second end date of October 6th is on the horizon and the crew ponders the same question: can 8000 backers be reached in time? After very brief mentions of

On the very special 229th episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, the team sits down with writer Tyler Bleszinski and artist Livio Ramondelli, the creative tandem behind the initial "Constructicons Rising" storyline in the upcoming Transformers: Galaxies series from IDW Publishing. A look into all aspects of this forthcoming comic book awaits, beginning with discussion of the approach behind the characters of the Constructicons and how that informs their design. After a brief look into what Devastator will mean for the book, a chat about the production of the comic takes focus as the creators share a glimpse into the process that makes the story come to life. Some teases follow in regards to some other characters that may be present in the story as well as how it relates to the ongoing monthly "Transformers" series also being released by IDW. Our guests also discuss working with Hasbro and their editors before talking about how the recent clean slate provided by a total relaunch of Transformers comics

Episode 228 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast starts with a re-visit of Haslab’s War for Cybertron: Siege Unicron project, with a look at the number of backers at the time of recording and speculation on the project's chances of being successfully crowd-funded by Transformers fans. After this, the Transformers movie-verse provides several topics starting with an in hand account of Studio Series Voyager Class Long Haul. Masterpiece MPM-8 Movie Megatron is front and center for discussion next, with analysis of the toy's looks and transformation plus comparisons to other Movie Masterpiece series releases. Other new Studio Series reveals including Deluxe Class Revenge of the Fallen Arcee, Chromia, and Elita-1, The Last Night World War II Hot Rod, and Dark of the Moon Soundwave also get early reactions from the cast. With the new in-color pictures released and their preorder listing on Hasbro Pulse, the Seacons Turtler and Gulf soon forthcoming from the Generations Selects series are the next toys to get a lo

San Diego Comic Con's 2019 event is in the books and the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to break down all the latest new happenings with Transformers in the wake of the show. The first hour of this episode talks about the Haslab Unicron crowdfunding project that Transformers fans can back to try and help make this gigantic toy a reality. After that discussion moves on to other recently released or revealed Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege products. This starts out with the Rainmakers and moves on to Generations Selects items like the Leader Class Galaxy Man Shockwave and Deluxe Class Lancer. Other new products are then discussed like Battle Master sized Rung from the IDW comics stories, Micromaster Ratbat, Voyager Apeface and soon-to-come repaints of several already released toolings such as Soundblaster, Bluestreak and special "Classic Animation" colored Voyager Class figures Optimus Prime and Megatron. Attention then turns to Micromasters with obscure recolors of those characters

Seibertron.com brings you episode 226 of the Twincast / Podcast, which starts out with discussion of the latest new Transformers toy announcements from Tokyo Toy Show 2019. The Seacons and Piranhacon are forthcoming in the Generations Selects lineup, with talk about these toys focusing on the potential base toolings used for various characters. Takara Tomy's Masterpiece lineup continues with Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II and a bonus figure of show character Artemis adding additional questions for the cast to consider. Recent reveals from the later waves of the Generations: War for Cybertron: Siege lineup are analyzed next, with a chat about Leader Class Astrotrain, Voyager Class Apeface with Spasma, and Deluxe Class figures Spinister, Crosshairs and Ratchet. Speculation on how some of the engineering will work on certain figures along with contemplation surrounding the deco of others is covered. The toy talk moves on to in-hand impressions of more War for Cybertron: Siege products, with Deluxe Class Refraktor

The Twincast / Podcast from Seibertron.com's 225th episode begins with a discussion of the choices available in the 2020 Transformers Generations War for Cybertron fan vote poll which will decide the Decepticon character to receive a new toy out of the choices of Gnaw, Runamok, Needlenose and Shrapnel. After that, the detailed images of the upcoming Masterpiece MP-47 Hound from Takara Tomy are analyzed, with special attention paid to the potential transformation mechanisms and the included accessories. A look at the upcoming Generations Selects Voyager Class Red Wing comes next along with a history of how the character came to be as an accidental inclusion in the Botcon 2013 companion comic. This is followed by in-hand impressions of the recently release Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Brunt figure. The episode's special topic follows, where the cast members consider Bumblebee's plethora of recent fictional appearances in various pieces of Transformers media and whether these are

This special episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast features the show's hosts talking with Drew Nolosco, Brand Manager at Wizards of the Coast for the Transformers Trading Card Game. Mr. Nolosco talks about the goals and philosophies behind the design of the game, with a focus on interactions between people and storytelling through gameplay. Information on the first official "Organized Play" events is shared, including information on how players can participate in events and some of the potential prizes available. After that, the Twincast provides the first reveals of three upcoming Battle Cards for the game's third wave which focuses on War for Cybertron Siege: "Scavenge the Battlefield", "Squish Them Like Bugs" and "Two-Pronged Attack". Following candid discussion about the wave's character card redesign of Needlenose, additional questions are answered about game strategies and character selection within the game's roster. Additional details are also revealed throughout, such as the precise meanin

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Episode 222 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast starts out with a discussion of the upcoming SDCC exclusive Transformers and Ghostbusters crossover version of MP-10 Optimus Prime. The packaging, new accessories and even additional context for Transformers fans less familiar with the Ghostbusters franchise are all discussed. After that, more analyzation of upcoming Transformers toys occurs starting with a talk about the painted version of MP-46 Blackarachnia shown at last week's Shizuoka Hobby Show. Generations: Siege repaints are discussed next with the podcasters sharing their opinions about Skywarp, G2 Sideswipe and Slamdance. The Generations Selects series comes after this with its latest reveal of deluxe class Smokescreen taking the spotlight. After expressions of disappointment about another Selects series release, Red Swoop, the show moves on to fun future products again by talking about voyager class Snaptrap. A look back at Transformers stories that had good endings follows, prompted by the recen