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Radio Free Cybertron 997 – Hasbro’s Strong Q2, a Stuck Starscream, and a Pinball Machine Brian Can’t Stop Talking About Jul 24, 2026

Hasbro's Q2 numbers are up, but Transformers didn't make the highlight reel — and Starscream can't catch a break at Target. Plus: a Decepticon Monster Jam truck, a Grimlock none of us can afford, and Brian's new pinball machine obsession.

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There Goes My Money Early July 2026 Jul 23, 2026

The Rainmakers headline a loaded made-to-order preorder week, Beast Wars II Galvatron steals the show as Brian's top pick, and Don falls down a Metal Cardbot and Tobot rabbit hole. Plus: Spider-Bob's latest haul from Shawn, IKEA Billy lighting tips, and more on There Goes My Money.

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Radio Free Cybertron 996 – Matrix Measuring Contest Jul 17, 2026

Studio Series is going full sandbox, G1 cartoon Coneheads are (eventually) coming, and a made-to-order Seeker set has the crew cautiously optimistic. Plus: 20 years of Classics, 25 years of BotCon memories, and a Metal Cardbot habit that's officially out of control.

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Radio Free Cybertron 995 – Chris Returns to Fact-Check 30 Years of Botcon History Jul 10, 2026

Chris returns from his hiatus just in time to dissect the new Studio Series Seeker Storm Pack, deliver a masterclass on Sunstorm's tortured toy history, and immediately fact-check Don's BotCon '96 memories. Plus: the crew reacts to the new Beast Wars II Galvatron, a Scooby-Doo crossover that misses the mark, and a Golden Lagoon Optimus Prime none of us will ever own.

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Radio Free Cybertron 994 – Here’s Your Gun Megatron Jul 03, 2026

Tonka x Transformers gets its first look, and the Surprise Countdown Calendar hides a gun-mode Megatron. Yolopark's movie Ironhide shows its colors, Scooby-Doo rumors swirl around leaked Collaborative listings, and Brian buys a pirate ship. Radio Free Cybertron episode 994.

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There Goes My Money – Late June 2026 Jul 03, 2026

It’s a thin Father’s Day crew, but Brian, Diecast, and our very first patron Kevin Dorsey still dig into a stack of Age of the Primes pre-orders. The Vector Prime Voyager turns up in its Galaxy Force deco, the Megatronus-based Herald of Unicron tempts the leader-class crowd, and the Megazarak repaint of Armada Megatron wins...

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Radio Free Cybertron 993 – Five Years of Dinobots Jun 26, 2026

The 2027 Titan is Age of Extinction Scorn — and the Dinobots are coming for the next five years. Flame Toys floods GMHS 2026 with prototypes, Bruticus finally combines in hand, and Dr Wu teases a Micromaster Sixshot. Plus a lavender Shockwave, a Hot Wheels GT Scorcher, and a boxed G1 Deftwing in What We Got This Week.

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Radio Free Cybertron 992 – Pinball Wizard: The G1 Transformers Table Ships Jun 20, 2026

The G1 Transformers pinball is shipping — and Brian's Limited edition came with a $1,500 surprise. The crew breaks down in-hand Insecticons, the wall-hanging Icons Optimus Prime, Blokees' Eternal Rivalry wave, and live Yolopark Beast Wars pre-orders. Plus the missing G2 Dinobots, a screen-accurate Kranix, and Donanomics to the rescue.

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There Goes My Money – Early June 2026 Jun 19, 2026

Brian hosts the early June There Goes My Money with Spider-Bob, Joey Russell, Diecast, and patron guest Don. Hasbro's new Voyager Starscream mold lands as a Target exclusive, FansToys' Windcharger impresses at a price, and Brian makes a heroic return from Needless Toys with a minty G1 Roadbuster and more G2 Grimlocks than he's willing to admit to.

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Radio Free Cybertron 991 – Truly Outrageous: Jem Crosses Over at SDCC 2026 Jun 12, 2026

Jem and the Holograms meets the Kiss Players cassettes in Hasbro's wildest SDCC exclusive yet. Add a cereal-box Optimus Prime, Megazarak, and confirmation that Armada Cyclonus and Demolishor are coming. Plus MPG-17 Optimus Prime impressions, Studio Series Kranix love, and a fifth Dairy Queen Optimus Prime.

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Radio Free Cybertron 990 – Siege Greenlight Is Back (And Cheaper) Jun 05, 2026

ElevenLabs is licensing Hasbro's Transformers characters for commercial AI voice use — and the RFC crew is not entirely sold on it. Also this week: Siege Greenlight is back and up for pre-order, Missing Link Ratchet pre-orders open Friday, and Matt finally has his Haslab Liokaiser. Episode 990 is a full one.

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There Goes My Money — Late May, 2026 May 31, 2026

There Goes My Money is back. Diecast hosts a stacked first episode with Brian Kilby, ShawnoKaiser, Spider-Bob, Chris Triplett, and patron Kevin Dorsey covering the latest preorders — Secret Agent Arcee, Missing Link Ironhide, a near-complete FansToys Devastator, and more. Plus: the haul segment delivers, with Liokaiser praise all around and one very good Combat Hero deal.

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Radio Free Cybertron 989 – Hasbro Files the “Makits” Trademark — What Does It Mean? May 29, 2026

Hasbro has filed a trademark for "Hasbro Makits," a new in-house model kit line — and the RFC crew has a lot of thoughts about what that could mean for Blokees, Yolopark, and the future of Transformers collecting. Plus, the Liokaiser HasLab arrives for most of the team, and Brian declares it his favorite HasLab ever.

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Radio Free Cybertron 988 – Dare to Be Disappointed May 23, 2026

Brian put a deposit on the Stern Pinball Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye machine before the official reveal. Liokaiser is shipping, The Movie is headed back to theaters in 4K, a reformatted soundtrack is on the way, and Commander Class Thunderwing just got confirmed with the full Mega Pretender gimmick. Episode 988 has a lot going on.

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Radio Free Cybertron 987 – Stern Warning: Brian’s Collection Must Get Smaller So His G1 Transformers Pinball Machine Can Get Bigger May 16, 2026

The Shizuoka Hobby Show brought a flood of reveals — Gigastorm, Beast Wars II Galvatron, Missing Link Ratchet and Ironhide, and more — but the real bombshell was Stern Pinball announcing a G1 Transformers machine with a transforming Optimus Prime on the limited edition. Also, Don's Metal Cardbot haul might be the most enthusiastic What We Got in recent memory. Episode 987 has a lot going on.

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History on the Fives – Omnibus Part 2 – Signal Recovered May 15, 2026

The crew opens with a rapid-fire catch-up pass covering approximately one month of missed Transformers history, skimming highlights from February 12th through March 3rd before settling into the standard weekly format from March 4th onward. The episode covers five weeks of Transformers history — March 4th through April 10th — and their corresponding anniversaries stretching back to the 1940s.

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Radio Free Cybertron 986 – Safety First May 09, 2026

The officially licensed Safety Megatron is real, it's available now through Botcon, and Brian already bought two. Plus: Missing Link Ultra Magnus earns a near-perfect review, a Studio Series 86 Rodimus Prime listing is confirmed, and Bingo Toy's Strafe arrives with a Computron hand the size of a Deluxe figure.

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Radio Free Cybertron 985 – Studio Series 86 Cyclonus, Blitzwing, and Cliffjumper Revealed at CCXP May 02, 2026

Hasbro dropped Studio Series 86 Cyclonus, Blitzwing, and Cliffjumper at CCXP — and the RFC crew has some feelings. Cyclonus gets new legs and a new head and basically earns unanimous approval. Cliffjumper... does not. Plus Iron Studios' $350 Soundwave statue, a massive New Age Junkion wave, Brian's surprise acquisition, and what should happen at episode 1,000?

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Radio Free Cybertron 984 – Rook Is (Probably) Not The Rook You Want Apr 25, 2026

Radio Free Cybertron Episode 984 breaks down the full Age of Evolution leak list, including Leader-class Energon Scorponok, Leader-class Animated Lugnut, Voyager Animated Slipstream, Voyager G2 Megatron, and more Generations figures heading to Walmart. Brian also shares first impressions of the Diaclone Shield D Prime Optimus Prime and revisits the Studio Series Transformers: The Movie Soundwave cassettes, while Don raves about the X-Transbots Double Targetmaster Landfill and the Timelines Optimus Prime two-pack.

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History on the Fives: The Lost Episodes – 1: More than We Missed, Part 1 Apr 22, 2026

The crew of History on the Fives works through five weeks of Transformers history spanning January 1st through February 7th, covering anniversaries from 1923 all the way to 2023. Along the way: the death of G1 composer Ichiro Mizuki, and the passing of voice actor Milt Jamin. The panel digs into the G2 Dreadwing and Smokejumper Japan exclusive, the UK Marvel Legacy of Unicron storyline, the Headmasters finale two-parter and the consultant who killed Ultra Magnus, and the first recorded fandom use of the term "G1." On the comics side, the IDW license expiration gets its first airing and the Target: 2006 trade paperback sparks a discussion of how the UK Marvel comic kept the story moving between US issues. Toy releases covered include the Downtown comedy duo Cerebros set, the Encore Devastator anime color version, and a full slate of Takara Tomy January 2013 releases. The episode closes on Beast Wars and the February Headmasters entries.

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Radio Free Cybertron 983 – 2027 Listings Drop and Don Pays $42 for Sideways, no matter what he says Apr 18, 2026

2027 Studio Series listings have dropped, and there's a lot to unpack — IDW Nautica, IDW Fortress Maximus, Dreamwave Optimus Prime, Marvel Soundwave, and what looks like a full Nexus Prime combiner wave. Plus: Commander Armada Jetfire has arrived, a TakaraTomy web manga finally explains the G2 Stunticons' colors, and Don pays $42 for Sideways and lives to regret it.

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Radio Free Cybertron 982 – Same Transformation, Five Times the Price Apr 11, 2026

Liege Maximo has hit US retail — and Big Convoy is coming with him whether you like it or not. The crew also digs into the Takara Tomy MPG-20 Hot Rod (same transformation, five times the price), and new comparison shots of the G2 Stunticons confirm the Takara set is the one to have — though JT Prime says the Hasbro versions are closer than you think. In What We Got: Diecast adds FansToys Long Haul to push his Devastator build to four of six, and Brian lands the big one — a boxed, complete G1 Grand Maximus, the piece he never expected to find. RFC 982.

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Radio Free Cybertron 981 – “Twelve Steps (For the Arms)” Apr 04, 2026

The crew digs into a packed news week — Beast Wars 30th Anniversary Predacon Multipack, G2 Stunticons in glorious UV-painted detail, a Vector Prime that turns into a DeLorean, and Blokees Defenders going deep into Beast Wars Neo territory. Plus: John DeLuna's mother-in-law accidentally scored a $1 1984 Ravage and Rumble that John turned into AFA-graded gold, Don cannot transform Breakaway (12 steps just for the arms), and Brian makes a pilgrimage to a Greensboro, NC toy store and comes home with sealed G2 goods.

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Radio Free Cybertron 980 – When Matt got his Outback Mar 28, 2026

It's a week of big opinions on Episode 980, and the crew has plenty of them. Brian and company dig into a slate of news that runs the full spectrum — from genuinely gorgeous to genuinely baffling — and don't hold back on any of it.

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Radio Free Cybertron 979 – We all wish we’d bought two! Mar 21, 2026

It's a rare thing when a Transformers podcast episode is almost entirely good news — but Episode 979 is exactly that. Join Brian and the RFC crew as they dig into one of the most anticipated HasLab releases in years, and debate how many Ultra Magnuses is too many Ultra Magnuses.

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Radio Free Cybertron 978 – One Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars Mar 14, 2026

Episode 978 of Radio Free Cybertron is here — Brian, Matt, Don, Rob, and Diecast dig into the vintage auction result that broke the internet (and maybe someone's bank accounts), then pivot to TakaraTomy's pricey Overgear Ironhide and Blackout, the Transformers x U.S. Soccer crossover figure nobody asked for, but some of us are buying anyway. Plus: Burger King is doing Transformers kids meal toys, and Brian — owner of a complete 1985 McDonald's Happy Meal set AND a Checker's Rhinox— is not playing around about it.

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Radio Free Cybertron 977 – Brian’s Toy of the Year Already? (It’s a surprise to us too) Mar 07, 2026

Brian, Don, Matt, Rob, and John hold down the fort without Chris for a packed episode covering new in-hand sightings, a wave of masterpiece news, and some genuinely exciting personal pickups.

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Radio Free Cybertron 976 – Gary Chalk Beats Cancer + Monstructor is REAL Feb 28, 2026

This week: The crew kicks off with some genuinely great news: Gary Chalk (the voice of Optimus Primal!) has beaten stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma and is in full remission. From there it's all Transformers chaos — the Generation Selects Monstrucker reveal has everyone hyped (Slog's alt mode is literally just a triceratops standing up, and somehow that's perfect), while 2026 product listings bring a BotCon-referencing Megazarak redeco, an Earthrise Autobot 3-pack with finally-opaque Datsun plastics, and a Walmart Energon capsule that the crew suspects will be drowning in clear plastic. In-hand photos of the Stranger Things crossover Frequency impress even the hosts who've never watched the show. All that and more on this week's Radio Free Cybertron!

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Radio Free Cybertron 975 – Transformers 40th Anniversary Toys – The Good, The Bad & The Astrotrain Feb 21, 2026

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew breaks down Hasbro Pulse’s Toy Fair recap, spotlighting the 40th Anniversary Studio Series 86 reveals. The new Astrotrain sparks debate with its slimmed-down robot mode and lighter paint apps, though its triple-changer engineering earns respect. Deluxe Kranix impresses with animation accuracy, while Sunstreaker and Wheeljack reissues get mixed reactions. The team also reacts to the premium Matrix of Leadership roleplay prop, Brian discusses his participation in the “Transformers Movie Apology Tour,” and shares excitement (and hesitation) around Missing Link Grimlock and other upcoming releases. Anniversary year energy is in full swing.

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Radio Free Cybertron 974 – I don’t want this thing in my house (Corrected Audio) Feb 16, 2026

Download this episode if you previously received pre-show for Episode 974.

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew reacts to Hasbro’s latest LinkedIn flex, revealing Transformers as the company’s most engaged global brand—beating out Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. We chat about Hasbro’s strong earnings report, what it means for the brand, and how it compares to Mattel’s rough quarter. On the toy front, we preview the upcoming T-Spark livestream featuring Missing Link Animation Grimlock, speculate on whatever US250 Star Eagle is, and examine new Yolopark reveals.

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Radio Free Cybertron 973 – “They’re crummy toys, but still good enough to steal from your children.” Feb 07, 2026

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew breaks down Hasbro landing the Voltron movie toy license and what that could mean for both Hasbro and Voltron going forward. On the Transformers side, we dig into the new Nexus Prime, its plug-in combiner gimmick, and whether it's a weird half-step forward or a faceplant in the snow. There’s plenty more toy talk too, including Dramatic Capture Decepticons, Studio Series 86, Takara’s upcoming Overgear line, third-party upgrades, and, of course, what we got this week!

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Radio Free Cybertron 972 – Let’s give him the Matrix Jan 31, 2026

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew digs into the surprise return of McDonald’s McChangeables, which are bigger, sturdier, and more satisfying than anyone expected. We break down new Transformers reveals, including MPG-17 Style-Gen Optimus Prime, preview Blokees Wheels Series 2, and react to upcoming kits like AMK Pro Optimus Primal. Along the way, Brian catches up on recent pickups while literally snowed in, and the guys discuss the gloriousness that is One Shall Stand Optimus Prime, which is really just a stealth release of Optimus Prime from Dark Awakening. Fast food robots, big Primes, and collector catch-ups—just another week in Cybertron.

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Radio Free Cybertron 971 – “My kids love Happy Meals, so I’m going to have to steal their toys” Jan 24, 2026

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the spotlight lands on Missing Link Grimlock and whether its size, features, and price make it the Dinobots fans have been waiting for. We also take a look at McDonald’s latest Changeables-style Transformers, revisiting a fast-food classic with modern flair. Along the way, Brian catches up on recent pickups, sharing impressions on what’s landed, what’s impressed, and what maybe should’ve stayed in the box.

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Radio Free Cybertron 970 – Our 2026 Prediction Show Jan 17, 2026

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Missing Link Grimlock stomps onto the scene with a premium price tag and big Dinobot energy, while MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod sparks debate over scale, retools, and value. We cover fast-selling Studio Series 86 pre-orders, Retro Wheelie and Outback, and finally, we share with the listeners our 2026 predictions.

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Radio Free Cybertron 969 – 2025 Year in Review Jan 09, 2026

It's our massive annual year in review! We recap the major news stories for the year, our 2025 predictions, and run down the full list of the 2025 RFC Awards!

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Radio Free Cybertron 968 – “Save me, Dr. Wu, you’re our only hope.” Jan 02, 2026

This week: Fans Choice voting is closing fast, and the Year in Review looms! We break down the Hasbro China Studio Series Devastator gift set, and the rapidly expanding Blokees lineup—now tackling Unicron, Insecticons, Metroplex. We wonder whether Blokees might quietly become the future of our collections.

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Radio Free Cybertron 967 – I would prefer that Swerve look like Swerve and not… Swerve Dec 25, 2025

This week: I guess we're re-buying Studio Series 86 Hot Rod. Also: The Beast Wars digital master tapes have been found--hopefully we'll see restorations soon! Plus: You've got one more week to participate in the 2025 RFC Fans’ Choice Awards!

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Radio Free Cybertron 966 – Ravage Curse, Undefeated Dec 20, 2025

This week: Big Convoy is surprisingly good. And so, apparently, is Studio Series 86 Soundwave. So, crisis averted. ...for now.

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Radio Free Cybertron 965 – I will not pay $43 for it… until I do Dec 13, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Swindle takes center stage as the crew debates Voyager pricing for what feels like a Deluxe-plus figure, complete with permanently attached forearm kibble and a trailer that moonlights as Bruticus’ rifle. Plus, Brian breaks a vintage toy, and his own heart.

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Radio Free Cybertron 964 – This Voyager should have been an email. Dec 07, 2025

This week: We dig into Commander Class Onslaught and the future of completing Bruticus—praising the ambition, questioning the frame system, and bracing for the price tag. Plus: pre-orders, reissues, surprising purchases, each one more surprising than the last, and a reminder to drop a toy in a donation drop box before it's too late!

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Radio Free Cybertron 963 – Talk about Random Stuff, and Transformers Nov 28, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Unreleased Dreamwave Transformers comics rise from the ashes, Battersea’s Transformers Store celebrates its first anniversary in style, and the Elf on a Shelf Warmer toy drive continues!

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Radio Free Cybertron 962 – Using Toys Against Cats Nov 22, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: The crew checks out new Blokees sets, G2 Swoop and Sludge, and fresh in-hand pics of the Transformers NFL crossover. We cover Walmart Black Friday hauls, and early buzz for Robosen’s upcoming Soundwave. Plus, the Elf on a Shelf Warmer toy drive continues!

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Radio Free Cybertron 961 – Literally Two Bumblebees Nov 15, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Walmart’s Black Friday two-packs are back, and the crew is buzzing about which Bumblebee they'll wind up with. We dig into the Hasbro Asia Superion box set—and check out the latest Blokees offerings shaking up tiny-scale collecting. From clever packaging to unexpected reissues, it’s a week full of surprises, bargains, and big opinions about small Leader Class toys

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Radio Free Cybertron 960 – I’d buy that for a dollar Nov 08, 2025

This week: We don't know a single thing about Stranger Things. We're sorry.

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Radio Free Cybertron 959 – Curse you, Brian Kilby Nov 01, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew talks TFCon Chicago, everyone's new favorite $4,000 comics-inspired statues, (not as) Big Convoy, Commander Onslaught, and more!

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Radio Free Cybertron 958 – Robot Gore-Sense Oct 25, 2025

This week on RFC: Don is eyeing TFCon-exclusive Megalith while prepping for his estate sale--er--toy show. The guys gawk over Missing Link Delta Magnus, while crying over price hikes.

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Radio Free Cybertron 957 – Our 26th Anniversary Episode OR “But, he has a Megatron arm.” Oct 18, 2025

This week: We celebrate RFC’s 26th anniversary with pricing woes. We dig into Energon Universe Optimus Prime pre-orders, feudal-Japan “Timelines,” and new Blokees sets. We really love Blokees.

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Radio Free Cybertron 956 – Strategic Omega Prime Reserve Oct 11, 2025

This week: Brian preps his new studio as the team gears up for New York Comic-Con, wondering if Hasbro will deliver surprises beyond Studio Series Thundercracker. In toy talk, the guys check out Missing Link Arcee, MPG Rattrap, Seaspray, Venom, the Target 4-pack, and the Retro Collection Wheelie and Outback. As always, the shelves are full, the wallets are not, and the hype for TFCon is real.

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Radio Free Cybertron 955 – Two flavors of Grimlock Oct 04, 2025

This week: The crew reacts to MPG Soundwave and speculates on possible Blaster and TwinCast releases. With Hasbro’s panel at MCM London Comic-Con coming up, they’re curious about potential surprises or exclusives. In toy talk, they cover Missing Link Arcee, MPG Rattrap, Sea Spray, Venom, and the Target 4-pack—praising the figures’ alt modes and build quality.

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Radio Free Cybertron 954 – Business Casual Mystery of Convoy Sep 27, 2025

This week: Matt and John disagree on Superion. But we can all agree we love Dr. Wu. And, could third-party toys eventually be less expensive than official? Maybe?

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Radio Free Cybertron 953 – Transformers Day 2025 Sep 20, 2025

This week: We unpack 2026 price hikes—Voyagers at $42.99!—and discuss Shockwave’s whale alt mode, and Studio Series 86 Soundwave’s fast sellout. Plus: Hot Wheels Nemesis Prime sells out, Takara’s T-Spark Evangelion crossover wows, Big Convoy inspires, and DNA Designs’ fiery Fallen upgrades impress. All that and Popsicles. Yes. Popsicles.

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Radio Free Cybertron 952 – Sunstorm is a Creamcicle Sep 13, 2025

This week: It's the end of an era. Hasbro’s headquarters is heading to Boston. There's going to be a "Titan" reveal at the Transformers store in the UK on Transformers day, but it's not a titan. So what is it? All that and more!

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Radio Free Cybertron 951 – He’s the Most Logical Shark Around Sep 06, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Shockwave takes to the ocean as a sea creature to Activate Your Alt Mode for Transformers Day, while Hasbro prices keep climbing and import duties hit collectors hard. Plus we talk about Missing Link Ultra Magnus. I've never seen anything this beautiful in the entire galaxy.

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Radio Free Cybertron 950 – Sharkwave Aug 30, 2025

This week: The crew dives into toys, tangents, and Transformers news. We have Walmart's new reset, the awesome new Wild King figure, “Dramatic Capture” set, and the much-anticipated Missing Link Ultra Magnus. All that and more on Radio Free Cybertron 950!

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Radio Free Cybertron 949 – Just Four Guys Aug 23, 2025

This week: The crew discusses the latest in Transformers collecting, including new Blockees figure sets featuring Unicron, Sludge, and Metroplex, and affordable Devastator combiner parts finally hitting the U.S. The team debates the Masters of the Universe x Transformers crossover potential, digs into the Liokaiser production timeline, and discusses the clever but divisive DNA Designs Animated Menasor kit. Plus: Paramount’s new leadership under David Ellison raises questions for the future of the Transformers movie franchise.

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Radio Free Cybertron 948 – Beware the Tabs of Megatron Aug 15, 2025

This week: Import duty changes loom for collectors, and Brian has been hit early. Also, most of us got Studio Series 86 Megatron, and all of us have thoughts.

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Radio Free Cybertron 947 – “A Vast Predatory Horse.” Aug 09, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: The crew dives into Hasbro’s new Transformers fan vote, where listeners choose a fresh alt mode for one of four classic characters, with results due September 17th. We cover the newly announced $405 (!?!) Predaking, the Missing Link Nemesis Prime, and the latest Age of the Prime reveal. We review Dr. Wu’s Brutality and Slaughter cassettes (plus the winged Rathalus Prime), and share first impressions of the new Studio Series 86 Megatron.

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Radio Free Cybertron 946 – “It’ll work for a few minutes.” Aug 03, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: The team discusses the new Secret Starscream mold, upcoming new figures, including Armada Jetfire, Leader Class Optimus Prime, and Wild King Energy Beast. We take a closer look at Studio Series Devastator, Scavenger, and Micronus Prime, and Brian loves that Stranglehold garage kit.

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Radio Free Cybertron 945 – “I don’t know anything about it; I’m gonna buy it!” Jul 26, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: From Titans to Seekers to Beast Wars, the guys dive into the latest Transformers news for the week and San Diego Comic-Con.

We spotlight Quick Strike and Sureshot, and speculating on potential multi-packs with Target Masters. Armada Nemesis Prime, the deluxe convention exclusive, gets mixed reviews due to its deco, lack of trailer, and price point.

We discuss the likes of Blast Off, Brawl, Onslaught, and even Amalgamous Prime—with Mark teasing a possible “4-ish changer.” Plus, first impressions of Deluxe Quintus Prime, thoughts on Razorclaw, Big Convoy’s glowing potential, as well as Studio Series Windcharger and Arachnid.

Finally, we round things out with talk of Titan-class Dinobots, and another Hasbro-Mattel crossover (sorry, Masters of the Universe). All that and more on this jam-packed episode of RFC!

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Radio Free Cybertron 944 – “The Spectrum of Sensibility” Jul 18, 2025

This week: New Blokees assortments are coming, and DNA Design steps in with an upgrade kit for Godzilla Megatron—if you’re willing to pay the kaiju-sized price. Prefer something smaller and weirder? For a bit less, they’re also offering an unofficial Wheelie retooled as Jet Jaguar. It’s real. It’s wild. It’s RFC.

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Radio Free Cybertron 943 – “Everything is Bigger in Vortexas” Jul 11, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: We get our first official look at LEGO Soundwave—yes, it’s real, and yes, we want one Hasbro is also reissuing Studio Series 86 Blaster, just in case you somehow didn’t get him the first time. All this and more on this week’s RFC!

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Radio Free Cybertron 942 – It’s not even our first jet with a trailer this year Jul 05, 2025

This week: Did you ever want a Buzzsaw-themed hunk of metal the size of a full-sized cassette? Depending on your answer, we have good or bad news.

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There Goes My Money – Early June 2025 “The One Without Shawn” Jul 04, 2025

This week: ExVee is wrong about Studio Series 86 Megatron. Apparently. Featuring Touched-Tier Patrons Joey Russell, Spider-Bob, and David Molluskoenig.

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Radio Free Cybertron 941 – Six Pounds of Superion Jun 27, 2025

This week: Transformers Tuesday, plus in-hand thoughts on Commander Silverbolt and Titan Star Conv--Optimus Prime.

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Radio Free Cybertron 940 – Extreme Battles of RFC Jun 20, 2025

This week: ExVee gets rained on all preshow and fights Diecast for streaming rights. Oh, and Transformers news and stuff. Brian is out, it's an Exvee episode.

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Radio Free Cybertron 939 – Something Basically Perfect Here Jun 14, 2025

This week: Micronus Prime is the Greatest Prime, perhaps.

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Radio Free Cybertron 938 – Extremely Early 1900s Dinosaur Science Jun 07, 2025

This week: JTPrime spills the beans on most of what's coming in 2026. It's a lot, folks.

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There Goes My Money – Late May, 2025 “Like A Drunken Sailor” Jun 07, 2025

This week, Brian Kilby is a guest on There Goes My Money and shares with the team a recent grail purchase.

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Radio Free Cybertron 937 – But Now It Glows May 31, 2025

This week: A major Megatron upgrade. And more watches. They're the new silver.

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There Goes My Money – Late March / Early April 2025 May 29, 2025

As part of our catch-up series, here’s a There Goes My Money two-for, our late March and Early April 2025 episodes! In this episode of The Most Wholesome Podcast On The Internet, Spider-Bob writes a new Seinfeld episode based on his own real life experiences before we get talking about what new toys went up...

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Radio Free Cybertron 936 – A Toy Reverse-Engineer! May 24, 2025

This week: Finally. Hear Don's opinions on Haslab Omega Prime. Also, Brian picks up a grail.

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Radio Free Cybertron 935 – A Robot Underneath a Jet Skin May 17, 2025

This week: Masterpiece 4.0 Optimus Prime looks surprisingly great. Plus other reveals from Shizuoka Hobby Show!

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There Goes My Money – Early May 2025 “You wouldn’t download an Optimus Prime” May 15, 2025

In this episode, ExVee and Touched Patrons Shawn Hamilton, Python Patroller (Don Jr.), David Molluskoenig, Mike Hereswhyitscool, and Spider-Bob reminisce about the live action Transformers movies, and talk authoritatively about football.

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Radio Free Cybertron 934 – Carscream is an easy pass May 09, 2025

This week: Finally! In-hand thoughts on Haslab Omega Prime. Also, Don, have you watched Diecast's video yet?

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There Goes My Money – Late April 2025 May 08, 2025

ExVee is joined by Touched Patrons Mike (HeresWhyItsCool) and David (Molluskoenig) to talk about Haslab Omega Prime, Sesame Street, and Perfect Strangers.

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Radio Free Cybertron 933 – Half the price and all plastic May 03, 2025

This week: We're up on Yolopark, but down on Haslabs. Sad.

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Radio Free Cybertron 932 – Low Effort Popples Apr 26, 2025

This week: Puny Diecast get Omega Prime before Don?!! Don biggest RiD fan there is!! Don smash!!!

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Radio Free Cybertron 931 – It’s probably Sunbow’s fault Apr 19, 2025

This week: Now Brian wants the Supreme Optimus Prime collaboration. Sad trombone.

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Radio Free Cybertron 930 – Welcome to G1 Apr 11, 2025

This week: Tariffs are still in the news, but so is MPG-17 "Masterpiece 4.0" Optimus Prime. Both are going to hit your wallet pretty hard.

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Radio Free Cybertron 929 – I desperately want green Swoop Apr 04, 2025

This week: 2026 leaks. Don and Brian are very happy. Except for the likely price increases.

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Radio Free Cybertron 928 – Chris Would Know Mar 28, 2025

This week: Liokaiser funded, but what was the final number? We don't know! Also: Not another Masterpiece Optimus Prime. :(

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Transform Squadron 060 – Get Your Own Future Mar 28, 2025

Wild King and Cyberworld are on Rob’s mind as he prepares for ToyLanta. The news of upcoming new M.A.S.K toys has brought up memories of other toy lines similar to M.A.S.K… and that sounds like a great idea for a topic on this month's episode of Transform Squadron.

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Radio Free Cybertron 927 – At OnlyDons.com Mar 22, 2025

This week: ...actually, with that episode title, I really don't want to know. I think it was something about having Age of the Primes Toys in hand.

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Radio Free Cybertron 926 – We couldn’t come up with a better title than “Gao Gai Gardner” Mar 15, 2025

This week: People have Haslab Omega Prime in-hand. But not us.

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Radio Free Cybertron 925 – That’s a fumble for Bumble Mar 08, 2025

This week: Liokaiser soars, and Missing Link Arcee lights our darkest hour.

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Radio Free Cybertron – 2025 Toy Fair Live Stream Audio Mar 02, 2025

Audio from our 2025 Toy Fair Live Stream, including thoughts live from the floor of the Hasbro event.

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Radio Free Cybertron 924 – Dozens of Dollars Feb 27, 2025

This week: Deathcobra funded. And The Loyal Subjects MASK teased. It's a good week.

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Radio Free Cybertron 923 – Twas the Slump Before Toy Fair Feb 22, 2025

This week: Funded.

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Radio Free Cybertron 922 – A Grandus to Put The Book On Feb 15, 2025

This week: Liokaiser looks to be on track to fund, get ready to drop $300. But at least you can buy that Siege Skywarp set for less than $400 now thanks to a surprise re-release.

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Radio Free Cybertron 921 – A Reputable Distributor for Disreputable Toys Feb 08, 2025

This week: HasLab Liokaiser. Oh yes.

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Radio Free Cybertron 920 – Blocky in a Bad Way Feb 01, 2025

This week: Do we need another Masterpiece Optimus Prime? The universe says no, but the rumors say... well, they say we're maybe getting one.

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Radio Free Cybertron 919 – 2025 Annual Prediction Show Jan 25, 2025

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the full crew runs through their 2025 annual predictions — from Masterpiece Jazz (again) to a Studio Series 86 Titan to an A-Team van, with John outsourcing his entirely to ChatGPT. News covers the full Masterpiece Rattrap reveal completing the core Beast Wars Masterpiece five, first looks at Swapitcons, TakaraTomy's T-Spark Zone Event haul including Nucleon Quest Super Convoy and the AMT-02 Predaking combiner, early Transformers Cyberworld designs, Studio Series 86 Scrapper in hand, and Star Convoy's surprisingly compelling Micromaster Hot Rod chest rider.

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Transform Squadron 059 – Fly yourself to the Moon Jan 25, 2025

It's a new year and a great time to talk about new toys based on old toys! Rob's really excited about the new Micronauts and Transformers Cyberworld toys. He also swears Cybertron Jolt is a Microman homage, listen now to hear him talk about that way too much! All this and Switch 2 excitement, this month on Transform Squadron!

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Radio Free Cybertron 918 – 2024 Year in Review Jan 18, 2025

It's our annual episode where we recap the biggest news and happenings from the prior year. We discuss Transformers toys, media, and Hasbro business. It's our biggest show of the year! It's the perfect time to catch back up on Transformers!

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Radio Free Cybertron 917 – Awkward Teenage Cliffjumper Jan 10, 2025

This week: We learned that Transformers Reactivate is no longer in development, but promising photos of Masterpiece Rattrap have emerged. Primus giveth, and Primus taketh away.

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Radio Free Cybertron 916 – Battle Embankment Jan 03, 2025

This week: Studio Series 86 Galvatron found at US retail. Also, that Trypticon redeco is going to hurt our wallets.

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Radio Free Cybertron 915 – Schrödinger’s Feet Dec 25, 2024

This week: First impressions on Studio Series 86 Long Haul and Hook, as well as our hopes and dreams for Missing Link.

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Radio Free Cybertron 914 – “Man, I really hate Hot Wheels” Dec 21, 2024

This week: We hope you like non-transforming Transformers because we're getting a ton of them.

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Radio Free Cybertron 913 – It’s a Small Toy Afterall Dec 14, 2024

This week: Additional details on Cybertron Con 2024's reveals. 2025 is looking really, really good so far.

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Radio Free Cybertron 912 – Radio Free Missing Link Dec 06, 2024

This week: We love Missing Link. Also, breaking news from Cybertron Con including Star Convoy/Optimus Prime and Superion!

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