Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/podcast

In this 201st episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "Sweet Boy", the discussion begins with the trailer for the Bumblebee movie and the positive reactions from it. The cast talks about the apparent tone of the upcoming film based on the small sampling available, comparing and contrasting it to other Transformers live action films. The Transformers episode of the Netflix Original Series "The Toys That Made Us" has been released, and the crew shares their thoughts on the episode and the series in general. In toy news, Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron has been revealed and is on display at Tokyo Toy Show, and the size of the figure is now apparent sparking more conversation. Other recent Masterpiece reveals are discussed covering Police Type Sunstreaker, Toy Deco Megatron, and Toy Deco Shockwave. After that, story, art, characters, and thoughts from the final chapter of IDW's Wreckers saga are shared in a chat about the recently released Requiem of the Wreckers. After the crew tells what Hasbro or Takara reissue

In this episode of the Twincast Podcast, "Requiem of the Twincast", the show celebrates its 200th episode with several special segments. To start the show, Transformers comics writer and artist Nick Roche, responsible for fan-favorite works Last Stand of the Wreckers, Sins of the Wreckers, and the upcoming Requiem of the Wreckers, sits down for a long chat about what's come before and what's yet to come in Requiem of the Wreckers. The interview includes topics about characters and the writer's process for defining them, with plenty of teases to get you ready for his latest work. A retrospective look at past works is also in store, and there are plenty of details that you won't want to miss within this special interview. After that, the current and former host of the show look back on the history of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, including its origins and where it could go in the future. Then, a wider selection of podcasters takes questions and comments from the show's community of listeners. These lead

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "Like It's 1999", discussion begins with impressions and speculation about the upcoming Transformers: Bumblebee live action movie set for release later in the year. Business news comes up next, with Hasbro's acquisition of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers intellectual property from Saban potentially creating waves in the toy industry. Keeping the potential for crossovers in mind, the chat goes off the beaten path and examines several "what if" crossover scenarios for Transformers. Friends, foes, and even cooking competitions and sporting events involving the Transformers come to the forefront for a long discussion that should not be taken too seriously! There's still time for discussion of some recent Transformers comic book releases from IDW Publishing, with Optimus Prime's 17th and 18th issues and their major twist receiving analysis from the cast. A look at the Free Comic Book Day "0" issue of Transformers: Unicron rounds out the episode's topical discussions, with

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "A Night In The Studio", focus is on the recent high volume of toys celebrating the live action Transformers film franchise. Discussions of the recently released Studio Series Leader Class Blackout and Grimlock start the episode's talk, followed by thoughts on Voyager Class figures Optimus Prime, Starscream, and Thundercracker. Comparisons to the Takara Movie the Best line and its recent releases are also made during the discussion. A quick review of Movie Masterpiece Barricade follows, analyzing its similarities to the Human Alliance toy, plus investigation into its articulation, gimmicks, accessories, and more. After that, a first hand account of Dairycon 2018 comes next, discussing the history of the convention, its exclusives, dealer room, and similarities to other fan conventions. Speculation follows about potential themes for IDW's reboot of their Transformers comic book continuity. Closing the show are quick impressions of other toys and a chat about Authentics,

Join us for a special episode featuring quick fire answers to deep questions on the Transformers throughout all continuities. First, we tackle some news, discussing the latest unveiled releases in Transformers Studio Series, including Blackout, Optimus Prime, and Starscream. Additionally we dissect the news of Toys'R'Us's imminent closure as well as the recently announced end of the IDW Transformers and Shared Universe, started in 2005. With the news completed, the team tackles some deep questions about the Great Cybertronian War and the impact on the galaxy, the timeline and scale of the fighting, as well as the implications of injury in mechanical lifeforms. Except some hot takes and back and forth banter as we dive into the taboos of scanning a new alt mode, generating chemical flamethrower fuel and ammunition, melee and energy weapons, and much more. We conclude with discussions on canon, head/personal canon, authorial intent, and the various continuities in the nearly 35 years of the franchise. Finally,

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "One With The Matrix", we join ScottyP, Megatronus, and RodimusConvoy13 as they catch up on the lastest Transformers news. This starts with the impending closure of Toys R Us and what impact that could have on both Transformers and the wider toy retail sector. That discussion leads into a break down of the last exclusive figure for the chain, Movie Studio Series Voyager Class Thundercracker. Next, first impressions are shared of recently revealed Power of the Primes figures including Voyager Class Inferno, Legends Class Cindersaur, and Legends Class Outback. The toy talk ends with a discussion of the possible upcoming Walgreens exclusive Wreck-Gar. Listener questions are answered next, starting with a question about what got us back into collecting Transformers. This is followed by a question asking what our favorite gimmick has been over the history of the toy line. The show moves to comic discussion beginning with the Optimus Prime Annual, then to the announcement of

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "City of Fear", we join ScottyP, Megatronus, and RodimusConvoy13 as they catch up on the lastest Transformers news, starting with the results of Hasbro's Fan Vote won by the pairing of Impactor and Mirage. In-hand impressions of the latest Transformers Generations Power of the Primes figures occurs next, with a look at Deluxe Class figures Rippersnapper and Moonracer. This is followed by a look at Voyager Class figures Elita-One and Hun-Gurrr, and the Generations toy talk concludes with impressions of Leader Class Rodimus Unicronus. Thoughts on the highly anticipated Movie Studio Series follows, with an examination of the first wave of Deluxe Class figures. The discussions shifts to Transformers Masterpiece figures, with a description of the latest release, MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rod. Next, the cast ponders the rumor of a potential new Masterpiece Optimus Prime, which would be the third Masterpiece incarnation of the character. After a short look back at some favorite

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, “Toy Fair 2018”, we join ScottyP along with Tigertrack and xRotorstormx as they discuss all the exciting news coming out of New York's Annual Toy Fair event. The episode starts off with the cast's take on the fully revealed upcoming Titan Class Predaking from the Transformers Generations Power of the Primes series. Next up, a discussion of the impressive Power of the Primes Leader Class Optimal Optimus / Optimus Primal takes the crew down a nostalgic road. Abominus, the combined form of the Deluxe Class Terrorcons and Voyager Class Hun-Gurrr made its way to Toy Fair and strutted his stuff, but is he a must have for the cast? In celebration of the upcoming Bumblebee movie release, Hasbro unveiled the first wave of the Movie Studio series toys which sees some updates to our favorite characters along with some names not seen for a while. After the Studio Series discussion, we head back in to Power of the Primes to discuss the Legends Class Duocon pair that forms Battletra

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "Eulogy", discussions kick off with a look at the latest issue of the ongoing Optimus Prime series from IDW Publishing. With Transformers comic books beginning to reach some kind of climax, analysis of the characters and their actions, movements, and motivations is in store. After that, the recently announced Beast Wars Masterpiece Shadow Panther from Takara Tomy is the topic of conversation. From there, personal anecdotes about our recent in store experiences at Toys R Us frame the discussion surrounding their announcement of the closing of up to 180 stores in the United States throughout 2018. This episode's special topic comes next, with a recent sad life event for Seibertron yielding an introspective topic about our families and the role in which both parents and other family members have had in shaping how the Transformers hobby continues to affect our lives. Two listener questions are answered after that, with the group addressing one question about fiction and t

In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, " Knights of the Ordinary Lamplight", we join ScottyP, Razorclaw, and xRotorstormx as they dive head first into the new Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Leader Class figures hitting store shelves everywhere. The cast discusses the high and low points of both Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime in their newest toy incarnations. After that the show includes a special roundtable discussion about "Classics" figures, those toys that serve to represent updated versions of Generation 1 Transformers. The discussion focuses on whether the very latest versions of characters in the recent Generations lineups could lead collectors to a more-or-less complete "cast" of the vintage characters. Continuing on with Power of the Primes, Machinima has started announcing the voice acting cast of the upcoming cartoon. With the impressive list of names being unveiled, is this enough to grab the attention of those who have dismissed the series as a whole? The crew then moves on to the

The Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast presents its latest episode, "Champagne Wishes and Energon Dreams". This episode primarily covers the best toys, comics, movies, and television episodes from the Transformers brand that were released in 2017. However, to start the episode, the Power of the Primes Voyager class figures Grimlock and Starscream are analyzed now that some of the cast own their own copies of these figures. Another current topic comes next in the form of discussion about the just released Transformers Till All Are One Annual comic from IDW Publishing. The "Best of 2017" topics then start in earnest with a look at the favorite Transformers Generations figures from Titans Return. Live action Transformers movie The Last Knight gets one last look as well, with reflections on the positively viewed parts of the film discussed. Missed opportunities, spotlight characters, and standout comics lead up to the topic where the best thing from the brand for the entire year is selected by each cast member, with

Join the latest Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast Mainframes episode for an in depth review and analysis of Lost Light #11: "The Plotter's Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks". We dive deep into Getaway's personality, character flaws, and ambitions as we attempt to conclude why he's doing what he's doing, and how he is justifying the actions he's taken and what his end goals really are. We also look at other crew members including Atomizer, Perceptor, Riptide, and Thunderclash, and determine their role in the mutiny and analyze their reactions to Getaway's increasingly unhinged behavior. Additionally, we work the history of Getaway's time before and on board the Lost Light, and how characters such as Tyrest, Froid, and Sunder may or may not be preying on his tendencies. In addition, we slot the issue into a modern, real world context and examine Getaway's actions through the lens of modern authoritarianism and information manipulation. Is he a parallel to one or more modern political figures? Lastly, we take

In the latest episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "S.O.S. Dinobots," podcast crew regulars ScottyP, Megatronus, RodimusConvoy13, and xRotorstormx begin by describing their favorite figures from Wave 1 of the Power of the Primes toy line. Dreadwind tops the charts. The conversation moves towards the controversy around Power of the Primes Jazz, and the 'MAGA' inscription tampo-ed on his side in Cybertronian letters. Less controversial is the Street Fighter II crossover, featuring some fan favorite video game characters in Titans Return bodies. The episode takes a turn towards the Masterpiece line. First, a run down of MP-12+ Sideswipe details the portions of the deco that have changed since the original release. Second, the crew discusses the now fully revealed Masterpiece Dinobot, the virtues and accuracy of its robot and alt-modes, as well as the figure's eye-popping price tag. Third is Movie Masterpiece Barricade, with the accuracy of the figure's modes called into question in addition to some reminiscing about

In this episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, "Mutinous Intent", speculative discussions start the show with the first being a look at what could happen if Hasbro were to purchase Takara Tomy. After the talk about this imaginary scenario, further guesswork occurs as the cast attempts to draw further conclusions on the upcoming Titans Return animated series from Machinima based on the newly released trailer for the show. A listener's question leads to restropective talk about the just concluded Robots in Disguise cartoon series and its place in the history of Transformers television. The featured topic for the episode is a deep analysis of Transformers: Lost Light #10 from IDW Publishing. Considerations into the events and characters in the book, its place in the overall story, and the consequences of what happens are all put under the microscope in this spoiler heavy discussion. Once that concludes, a quick look at the final First Strike tie-in book wraps up discussion of fictional media for the epi

In the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, "Madman's Paradise", the latest Transformers Generations Power of the Primes products continue to warrant discussion. With packaging artwork and tech spec card art recently revealed online through unofficial channels, the cast analyzes what they can with this new information. Additional material surfacing indicates the possibility for new Movie toys that may be on the horizon. A premium looking Megatron and Brawl using designs from past Transformers live action movie installments, as well as a potential design for a Movie Masterpiece Barricade are all discussed. With that news, and with the toy now reaching more markets across the United States, a short review of Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee occurs. After that, the latest releases from IDW Publishing are critiqued, beginning with the latest issue of Optimus Prime as well as the First Strike event tie-in for that same series. First Strike itself has just wrapped, so the cast gives their opinions on t

In the latest episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "NYCC 2017", the latest reveals from Takara Tomy and the new products showcased at this years New York Comic Con are discussed in depth, some garnering prase while others raise questions. Our discussion begins with two reveals from Takara Tomy that seemed to be a given but still a pleasant surprise, Grand Maximus and Greatshot. We then take a look at the figures revealed at NYCC including the Terrorcons, more Pretender decoy shells and the last of the monsterbots, Grotusque. Botcon may be gone but it appears the shattered glass concept is alive and well in Hasbro's mind with the upcoming Rodimus Unicronus figure, which raised some questions with the crew. We take a break from the toy talk to answer a few listener questions including how to avoid burnout in terms of collecting, current distribution issues and its effect on buying in store versus online, as well as a fun question about which alt modes we would like to see more of. We have a brief round of Trainbot

Welcome to the latest Twincast/Podcast Mainframes episode featuring Lost Light Issues 8 and 9 discussed in-depth by the team, with full spoliers of each issue to be expected within. We discuss whether the book is getting back on track to the main story from More Than Meets The Eye, how this issue develops characters and relationships, and some of the more obscure breadcrumbs being left for future stories by James Roberts. We examine the pacing and parallels in the books and how plot threads are converging to the climax, and what the implications of that climax are. The main plot involving characters Velocity and Nautica in their attempt to revive the deceased Skids is looked at from a visual storytelling perspective, as well as through other means of analysis. Anode and Lug's continuing adventures are also discussed, with some of the cast finding a purposeful "heel" nature being used in their characterization. The mysterious Flame and his presumed leader Scorponok come up as well, with Lost Light's overall my

In the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, "The Search For Alpha Trion", the latest Transformers Generations Power of the Primes products revealed at Hascon 2017 are analyzed in depth. This starts out with a look at the upcoming new versions of the popular Dinobots; Grimlock, Slag, Snarl, Swoop, Sludge, and newcomer Slash. The cast discusses their initial impressions of each figure, and also debates the merits of the combining feature as it relates to this team of characters. The Leader Class Evolution Orion Pax to Optimus Prime toy is talked about next, with a focus on the "evolution" feature allowing the smaller Pax robot to transform into the larger Prime. Revealed products from the Saturday night Hasbro VIP and Hall of Fame Dinner were also on the agenda, including Leader Class Optimus Primal, Voyager Class Hun-Grrr, and Deluxe Class entries Rippersnapper and Moonracer. IDW Publishing's upcoming plans for Unicron in their Transformers and Hasbro Universe comics is also discussed, with r

In this special episode covering the first ever HASCON, Megatronus, Seiberton, and QBKiller94 discuss the overall experience, including the shift towards a more experience-centric convention, and whether the experiences and brand interactions offered provided the expected value. The groups discusses the direct exposure to the various brand teams, as well as the energy the Hasbro employee volunteers brought to the show. Crowd sizes and composition are mentioned, with attention paid to the breakout between fans and families. Panels are brought up in relation to the convention venue and layout. After a short break, the crew talks about the new Power of the Primes toy line, specifically Leader Optimus Prime and the Dinobot combiner, Volcanicus, as well as the upcoming Titan Class Predaking. Some movie figures and the overall Transformers brand area are discussed in detail. This part of the podcast concludes with special recognition for Providence, which was a wonderful host to the HASCON experience. The episode e

Listen in to Episode 182 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, as the team discusses the recent release of SDCC Exclusives on HasbroToyShop. Next, they dig into recent reveals from Takara Tomy in both the Masterpiece and Legends lines, discussing the Masterpiece release schedule and Targetmaster Hot Rod, as well as Overlord, the Autobot Clones, Blitzwing, and his adorable black and silver elephant. Then, the discussion circles around to the recent Hasbro Movie Masterpiece Optimus Prime, and with the cast finding this to be a surprisingly lackluster release. This spurns talk about the history of premium presentation packaging for Transformers, finding some great examples from a plethora of past releases. Talk moves to a recap of IDW Publishing's First Strike Issue 1 and the end to the regular run of Till All Are One with Issue 12. During the segment, focus moves to the current state of affairs in the IDW Hasbro Universe, IDW release schedules, and more. The show closes out with on-the-fly Game of Thrones spo