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There Goes My Money 067 – Early October 2026 Oct 14, 2026 1:31:59 MPG-27 Twincast is here, and he brought Rewind as bait. Bumblebee goes goth for $29.99, TakaraTomy floods the zone with Age of the Primes repaints, and the panel asks how many repaints anyone can afford anymore. The post There Goes My Money 067 – Early October 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1008 – G1 Headmaster Arcee, Finally Oct 9, 2026 1:08:59 Takara Tomy finally shows Missing Link Headmaster Arcee, and Don is buying two. Hasbro’s NYCC 2026 lineup brings back Jazz, Ironhide and Ratchet as Deluxes go to $29.99. Plus Michael Bay talks, a 36-inch Megatron fusion cannon and the kickoff of Elf on a Shelfwarmer. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1008 – G1 Headmaster Arcee, Finally appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1007 – Coincidental Megatron Oct 3, 2026 51:25 Megatron Rising leaks as the 2027 Transformers line, with multiverse Megatrons that combine into one. Takara Tomy drops a huge reveal slate, and three hosts declare Studio Series 86 Cyclonus the definitive G1 Cyclonus. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1007 – Coincidental Megatron appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

There Goes My Money – Late September 2026 – Jetfire Gets Pants, Delta Magnus Goes Diaclone Sep 30, 2026 TakaraTomy's September batch is here, and the hosts have opinions. Jetfire becomes Optimus Prime's pants, Delta Magnus goes Diaclone, and Mattel wants $65 for a tiny Hot Wheels Bumblebee. Plus boxed G1 hauls and a homemade Spanner space bridge. The post There Goes My Money – Late September 2026 – Jetfire Gets Pants, Delta Magnus Goes Diaclone appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1006 – Hit Snooze on Optimus Prime Awakening Sep 25, 2026 53:53 RFC 1006 digs into the $4.15 million 40th anniversary run of The Transformers: The Movie. The panel also tries to make sense of the Optimus Prime: Awakening short. Plus the $29.99 Awakening Bumblebee, a Toys "R" Us comeback, and a second HasLab Liokaiser. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1006 – Hit Snooze on Optimus Prime Awakening appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1005 – Megatron Sells for $161,458 at Auction Sep 18, 2026 58:46 A sealed G1 Megatron just sold for $161,458, Mattel's $65 transforming Hot Wheels Bumblebee gets picked apart panel by panel, and More Than Meets the Eye finally lands at Target. Plus BigFigs Optimus Prime, a reissue Fangry, and the rest of What We Got This Week. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1005 – Megatron Sells for $161,458 at Auction appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

There Goes My Money – The Matrix Is the Wrong Color Sep 17, 2026 43:38 Transformers Icons Megatron turns into a symbol, Yolopark tempts us with three more movie figures, and Don’s Bumblebee refuses to cooperate. Plus, Missing Link Delta Magnus, sparkling Blaster pickups, and a $253 Matrix of Leadership that glows the wrong color. The post There Goes My Money – The Matrix Is the Wrong Color appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1004 — Putting a Nerd Down on Rodimus Sep 12, 2026 1:09:06 Evangelion Prime Unit-02 and Delta Magnus have us putting down deposits, while Mini-Cons and Grave Digger test our budgets. Brian opens Transformers cards and falls for Missing Link Grimlock. Diecast finds a new favorite in Mastermind Creations Cronus. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1004 — Putting a Nerd Down on Rodimus appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1003 – Don’s Bumblebee Problem Sep 5, 2026 1:36:42 Peter Cullen's passing anchors this week's show, alongside a Fall of Cybertron Studio Series leak, the Megatron Rising subline, and a What We Got segment led by Diecast's Bruticus-bound Swindle. Don also loses a 45-minute battle with the Age of Extinction Bumblebee. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1003 – Don’s Bumblebee Problem appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

There Goes My Money – Late August 2026 Sep 4, 2026 1:33:31 Diecast hosts this episode, joined by patrons Alpha Magnus, Spider-Bob, and David. Don and ExVee round out the panel this week. The post There Goes My Money – Late August 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1002 – Target’s $35 Big-Figs Optimus Prime Is 30 Inches of “How Are They Making Money On This” Aug 29, 2026 1:09:31 Target's giant $35 Optimus Prime has the crew stumped on the math, Upper Deck is entering the trading card business, and a record-grade case of sealed G1 Soundwaves has everyone debating what they'd even do with it. Plus: Matt's double Target find, and a Unicron Soldier retool that does not go over well. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1002 – Target’s $35 Big-Figs Optimus Prime Is 30 Inc

Radio Free Cybertron 1001 – Transformers Hits Minecraft, Plus a Mystery Godzilla Collab Aug 21, 2026 Hasbro addresses the fallout from the canceled Target Studio Series MTMTE exclusives this week, while TakaraTomy steps in with a TS-37 Starscream worth getting your pre-order in on. The crew also covers Transformers landing in Minecraft, official photos of Blokees Galaxy Version 11 "The Lost Light," a possible mystery Godzilla collab, Energon Optimus Prime hitting retail, and in-hand shots of the

There Goes My Money – Early August 2026 Aug 21, 2026 1:05:33 Diecast hosts this week's episode of There Goes My Money, with Brian Kilby along for the ride and Spider-Bob, Don, Alpha Magnus, and patron host David rounding out the panel. The post There Goes My Money – Early August 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 1000 – Forty Years of the Touch, a Thousand Episodes of Us Aug 15, 2026 2:34:43 Episode 1,000 — or 1,001, we lost count on air. Transformers: The Movie turns 40 with theater tickets on sale, Hasbro's Apology Tour box gets opened, and a Machine Wars Megatron listing surfaces. Plus Studio Series Swindle reviewed, a $1,500 pinball topper betrayal, and a salute to 27 years of contributors. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1000 – Forty Years of the Touch, a Thousand Episodes of

Radio Free Cybertron 999 – Missing Link Soundwave Doubles Up While Target Cancels Everything Aug 8, 2026 50:30 Two Missing Link Soundwaves arrive in toy and anime versions. Target cancels MTMTE Starscream and Prowl preorders, and Magna Regulus turns Predaking into a police combiner. Plus Battersea's Powerplex figure and Don's Tobot haul. The post Radio Free Cybertron 999 – Missing Link Soundwave Doubles Up While Target Cancels Everything appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

There Goes My Money – Late July 2026 Aug 7, 2026 1:06:54 SDCC reveals take over this jam-packed episode of TGMM — Nexus Maximus, Nautica, and a HasLab timeline breakdown — plus a first-timer patron's haul and Brian's new favorite Diaclone import. The post There Goes My Money – Late July 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 998 – Four Decades Later, Hasbro Says Sorry With a CG Short Jul 31, 2026 58:03 SDCC 2026 gave collectors Alpha Bravo, G2 Wild Rider, Titan Class Dinobot Scorn, IDW Nautica, and a Beast Wars Maximal Collection multipack. It also gave The Transformers: The Movie a brand new post-credits scene forty years late — and the panel is not optimistic. Plus Studio Series 86 Cyclonus in hand, a seven-dollar soccer ball nobody should buy, and Missing Link Ultra Magnus. The post Radio Fre

Radio Free Cybertron 997 – Hasbro’s Strong Q2, a Stuck Starscream, and a Pinball Machine Brian Can’t Stop Talking About Jul 24, 2026 50:50 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron 997 – Hasbro’s Strong Q2, a Stuck Starscream, and a Pinball Machine Brian Can’t Stop Talking About appeared first

There Goes My Money Early July 2026 Jul 23, 2026 40:44 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. The post There Goes My Money Early July 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 996 – Matrix Measuring Contest Jul 17, 2026 1:18:29 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron 996 – Matrix Measuring Contest appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 995 – Chris Returns to Fact-Check 30 Years of Botcon History Jul 10, 2026 1:04:30 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron

Radio Free Cybertron 994 – Here’s Your Gun Megatron Jul 3, 2026 32:40 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron 994 – Here’s Your Gun Megatron appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

There Goes My Money – Late June 2026 Jul 3, 2026 15:35 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... The post There Goes My Money – Late June 2026 appeare

Radio Free Cybertron 993 – Five Years of Dinobots Jun 26, 2026 40:27 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron 993 – Five Years of Dinobots appeared first

Radio Free Cybertron 992 – Pinball Wizard: The G1 Transformers Table Ships Jun 20, 2026 35:04 Stern's Transformers pinball is shipping, but Brian's Limited edition skips the $1,500 topper. Overgear Optimus Prime transforms simpler than it looks, and a Blokees Shining wave adds a clear chase Prime. Plus G2 Dinobots and Kranix. The post Radio Free Cybertron 992 – Pinball Wizard: The G1 Transformers Table Ships appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

There Goes My Money – Early June 2026 Jun 19, 2026 29:53 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. The post There Goes My Money – Early June 20

Radio Free Cybertron 991 – Truly Outrageous: Jem Crosses Over at SDCC 2026 Jun 12, 2026 51:02 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron 991 – Truly Outrageous: Jem Crosses Over at SDCC 2026 ap

Radio Free Cybertron 990 – Siege Greenlight Is Back (And Cheaper) Jun 5, 2026 1:06:52 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. The post Radio Free Cybertron 990 – Siege Greenlight Is Back (And Cheaper) appeared

There Goes My Money — Late May, 2026 May 31, 2026 1:06:24 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. The post There Goes My Mo

Radio Free Cybertron 989 – Hasbro Files the “Makits” Trademark — What Does It Mean? May 29, 2026 53:08 Hasbro files a trademark for Hasbro Makits, a new in-house model kit line, and the crew debates what it means for Blokees and Yolopark. Commander Armada Universe Optimus Prime returns, and HasLab Liokaiser arrives. The post Radio Free Cybertron 989 – Hasbro Files the “Makits” Trademark — What Does It Mean? appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 988 – Dare to Be Disappointed May 23, 2026 47:00 Stern's Transformers pinball is official, with a ball-firing Megatron, and Brian has a deposit down. Liokaiser starts arriving. The Movie returns to theaters, and Commander Thunderwing gets the full Mega Pretender treatment. The post Radio Free Cybertron 988 – Dare to Be Disappointed appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 987 – Stern Warning: Brian’s Collection Must Get Smaller So His G1 Transformers Pinball Machine Can Get Bigger May 16, 2026 1:07:58 Stern is making a G1 Transformers pinball machine, and Brian is selling his G.I. Joes to buy the $13,000 Limited Edition. Shizuoka brings Beast Wars II Galvatron and a reimagined Missing Link Ironhide. Don raves about Metal Cardbot. The post Radio Free Cybertron 987 – Stern Warning: Brian’s Collection Must Get Smaller So His G1 Transformers Pinball Machine Can Get Bigger appeared first

History on the Fives – Omnibus Part 2 – Signal Recovered May 15, 2026 3:31:31 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. The p

Radio Free Cybertron 986 – Safety First May 9, 2026 56:21 Safety Megatron is officially real, and Brian bought two. A Studio Series 86 Rodimus Prime is on the way. Missing Link Ultra Magnus is phenomenal, and Don's Bingo Toys Strafe is enormous. The post Radio Free Cybertron 986 – Safety First appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 985 – Studio Series 86 Cyclonus, Blitzwing, and Cliffjumper Revealed at CCXP May 2, 2026 43:51 Studio Series 86 Cyclonus gets new legs and a new head at CCXP, but Cliffjumper's colors land backwards. Iron Studios' G1 Soundwave impresses. Brian finally owns a boxed G1 Battle Gaia. The post Radio Free Cybertron 985 – Studio Series 86 Cyclonus, Blitzwing, and Cliffjumper Revealed at CCXP appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 984 – Rook Is (Probably) Not The Rook You Want Apr 25, 2026 50:32 Age of Evolution replaces Age of the Primes with Animated Lugnut, Energon Scorponok and G2 Megatron. Flame Toys' Cyclonus meets a third-party IDW Ultra Magnus. Don falls for an ox-and-cart Optimus Prime. The post Radio Free Cybertron 984 – Rook Is (Probably) Not The Rook You Want appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

History on the Fives: The Lost Episodes – 1: More than We Missed, Part 1 Apr 22, 2026 2:14:42 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 Headma

Radio Free Cybertron 983 – 2027 Listings Drop and Don Pays $42 for Sideways, no matter what he says Apr 18, 2026 53:48 The 2027 Studio Series listings bring IDW Nautica and IDW Fortress Maximus. Nexus Prime's limbs may need two Commander frames. Don swears Sideways cost him $17.50, and Brian reminds him it was $42. The post Radio Free Cybertron 983 – 2027 Listings Drop and Don Pays $42 for Sideways, no matter what he says appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 982 – Same Transformation, Five Times the Price Apr 11, 2026 42:45 Liege Maximo hits US retail, but Big Convoy is along for the ride again. Hasbro's G2 Stunticons are still coming, though Takara's set took their lunch money. Brian finally lands a boxed G1 Grand Maximus. The post Radio Free Cybertron 982 – Same Transformation, Five Times the Price appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 981 – “Twelve Steps (For the Arms)” Apr 4, 2026 1:07:43 Hasbro's Beast Wars Predacon multipack looks gorgeous, but the crew already owns it. Takara's G2 Menasor gets the deco Hasbro missed. John's $1 estate sale Ravage and Rumble comes back AFA 70, and Don can't transform Breakaway. The post Radio Free Cybertron 981 – “Twelve Steps (For the Arms)” appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 980 – When Matt got his Outback Mar 28, 2026 51:15 TakaraTomy teases a Legends G2 Menasor box set, and Matt is not happy about rebuying three Stunticons. Adamas Machina Predaking dazzles, and Transformers Icons Optimus Prime gets roasted at $47. Only Matt's Walmart Outback shipped. The post Radio Free Cybertron 980 – When Matt got his Outback appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 979 – We all wish we’d bought two! Mar 21, 2026 49:33 HasLab Liokaiser's final production sample looks so good the crew wishes they bought two. Monstructor goes up for preorder, and Missing Link Ultra Magnus shows up in hand. Brian's "sealed" Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia isn't. The post Radio Free Cybertron 979 – We all wish we’d bought two! appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 978 – One Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars Mar 14, 2026 A pre-rub G1 Megatron sells for $133,000 at LCG Auctions. Overgear Ironhide and Blackout land at $119 and $139, and HasLab Liokaiser's new photos spark a debate over what a HasLab should be. Plus Burger King Transformers toys. The post Radio Free Cybertron 978 – One Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 977 – Brian’s Toy of the Year Already? (It’s a surprise to us too) Mar 7, 2026 49:08 Missing Link Nemesis Prime ships, and TakaraTomy splits the MPG cassettes into two sets. Studio Series Titan Grimlock gets a first look, and Liege Maximo wins the crew over. Brian calls One Shall Stand Optimus Prime a possible toy of the year. The post Radio Free Cybertron 977 – Brian’s Toy of the Year Already? (It’s a surprise to us too) appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 976 – Garry Chalk Beats Cancer + Monstructor is REAL Feb 28, 2026 46:17 Garry Chalk, the voice of Optimus Primal, is cancer free. Generation Selects Monstructor is official and gorgeous, and 2026 listings bring Megazarak and an Earthrise three-pack. Brian lands a vintage G1 Stepper. The post Radio Free Cybertron 976 – Garry Chalk Beats Cancer + Monstructor is REAL appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 975 – Transformers 40th Anniversary Toys – The Good, The Bad & The Astrotrain Feb 21, 2026 1:08:10 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.

Radio Free Cybertron 974 – I don’t want this thing in my house (Corrected Audio) Feb 16, 2026 31:47 Hasbro's CEO says Transformers is the company's most engaged brand, and Hasbro's earnings beat Mattel's by a mile. The crew debates anime-colored Missing Link Grimlock and wants no part of the Yolopark AMK Pro G1 Bumblebee's face. Plus Don's Masterpiece Rattrap and Brian's sealed green G2 Slag. The post Radio Free Cybertron 974 – I don’t want this thing in my house (Corrected Audio) appeared

Radio Free Cybertron 973 – “They’re crummy toys, but still good enough to steal from your children.” Feb 7, 2026 1:01:14 Nexus Prime turns out to be a Voyager that plugs into someone else's combiner frame, and the crew is baffled. Liege Maximo fares better. Hasbro lands the Voltron movie license, and Brian steals McDonald's Changeables from his kids. The post Radio Free Cybertron 973 – “They’re crummy toys, but still good enough to steal from your children.” appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 972 – Let’s give him the Matrix Jan 31, 2026 45:47 McDonald's Changeables are back, bigger and sturdier than anyone expected. One Shall Stand Optimus Prime sold out in minutes, and Brian loves it as a Dark Awakening Optimus. Plus Blokees Wheels Series 2, Yolopark's Optimus Primal and Dinobot, and MPG-17 Style-Gen Optimus Prime. The post Radio Free Cybertron 972 – Let’s give him the Matrix appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 971 – “My kids love Happy Meals, so I’m going to have to steal their toys” Jan 24, 2026 1:01:49 McDonald's Changeables return as Happy Meal toys, and they look a lot like BotBots. Doug Bowser joins Hasbro's board, and a soccer-ball Optimus Prime looks like Project Kick. Plus Target's More Than Meets the Eye Collection Scourge and Takara Tomy's Missing Link Grimlock color sample. The post Radio Free Cybertron 971 – “My kids love Happy Meals, so I’m going to have to steal their toys” app

Radio Free Cybertron 970 – Our 2026 Prediction Show Jan 17, 2026 1:41:04 Missing Link Grimlock lands at about $120, and MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod looks a lot like Studio Series 86 Hot Rod. Target's Hound and Hot Rod sell out in minutes. Then the crew makes its 2026 predictions, from a Missing Link Rodimus Prime to a Hasbro and Mattel merger. The post Radio Free Cybertron 970 – Our 2026 Prediction Show appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 969 – 2025 Year in Review Jan 9, 2026 2:34:11 The crew looks back at 2025 in Transformers, from HasLab Liokaiser's 23,553 backers to HasLab Omega Prime's breakage woes and big tariff-driven price increases. Matt wins the 2025 predictions scorecard. Then the 2025 RFC Awards crown Prototype Colors Missing Link Arcee as best toy of the year. The post Radio Free Cybertron 969 – 2025 Year in Review appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 968 – “Save me, Dr. Wu, you’re our only hope.” Jan 2, 2026 49:00 Hasbro China's Studio Series Devastator gift set comes with a wearable box, and fans recover lost scenes from Cosmic Rust. Blokees Galaxy Wave 9 brings Unicron and Trypticon. Plus Matt's verdict on Studio Series 86 Soundwave: really, really good. The post Radio Free Cybertron 968 – “Save me, Dr. Wu, you’re our only hope.” appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 967 – I would prefer that Swerve look like Swerve and not… Swerve Dec 25, 2025 1:04:10 Working D1 master tapes for Beast Wars and Beast Machines have turned up, and some Beast Machines masters are widescreen. Age of the Primes first looks bring Powerglide, Swerve, Animated Ratchet and Prime Smokescreen. The 40th anniversary Studio Series 86 Hot Rod goes magenta, and yes, we are buying him again. The post Radio Free Cybertron 967 – I would prefer that Swerve look like Swerve an

Radio Free Cybertron 966 – Ravage Curse, Undefeated Dec 20, 2025 52:49 Age of the Primes Leader Big Convoy and Razorclaw are out at US retail, and Studio Series 86 Soundwave is turning up too. DNA Design reveals upgrade kits for Studio Series 86 Megatron and Star Optimus Prime. Don finds the Ravage curse undefeated, and Brian says the new Big Convoy beats the Beast Wars Neo original as a toy. The post Radio Free Cybertron 966 – Ravage Curse, Undefeated appeared

Radio Free Cybertron 965 – I will not pay $43 for it… until I do Dec 13, 2025 58:37 Age of the Primes Swindle looks like a deluxe sold at a $43 Voyager price, and the crew is not happy about it. Robosen's Flagship Soundwave lands at $1,399, and Sideways needs partsforming to wear his Mini-Con heads. Plus, Blokees teases a tiny Defender Beast Wars Megatron. The post Radio Free Cybertron 965 – I will not pay $43 for it… until I do appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 964 – This Voyager should have been an email. Dec 7, 2025 1:11:03 Age of the Primes Commander Onslaught and the full Bruticus debut, and the crew loves the look but not the roughly $240 total. Armada Sideways' first look lands badly: a small deluxe sold as a $43 Voyager. Plus, Walmart Energon listings, Hot Wheels wave two and Missing Link Delta Magnus. The post Radio Free Cybertron 964 – This Voyager should have been an email. appeared first on Radio Free

Radio Free Cybertron 963 – Talk about Random Stuff, and Transformers Nov 28, 2025 51:21 Two lost Dreamwave Transformers Energon comics, issues 31 and 32, are finally finished and free to read. The Battersea Power Station Transformers Store turns one with voice actors and a Blokees swap. Plus Auldey's gorgeous Alpha Action Elite Galvatron and a DHL tariff fee warning. The post Radio Free Cybertron 963 – Talk about Random Stuff, and Transformers appeared first on Radio Free Cyber

Radio Free Cybertron 962 – Using Toys Against Cats Nov 22, 2025 57:45 Age of the Primes G2 Swoop and Sludge complete the G2 Dinobots at last. Robosen will reveal its Flagship Soundwave on December 4, and Blokees Wheels Wave 1 shows up in hand. Plus a first look at Brawl's leg mode and NFL x Transformers in-hand photos. The post Radio Free Cybertron 962 – Using Toys Against Cats appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 961 – Literally Two Bumblebees Nov 15, 2025 1:14:52 Walmart's Black Friday two-packs are back, and one is literally two Bumblebees. Hasbro reissues Legacy Breakdown, Titan Nemesis and Titan Predaking. Plus a 200-piece Hasbro Asia Superion gift set and an Age of the Primes Big Convoy that is not so big. The post Radio Free Cybertron 961 – Literally Two Bumblebees appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 960 – I’d buy that for a dollar Nov 8, 2025 54:18 A Transformers x Stranger Things Freakwency leaks with an 8-track bird and a rubber chicken gun. Hasbro's Spotlight Optimus Prime three-pack splits the crew. Plus John scores a sealed G1 Ravage and Rumble two-pack for one dollar. The post Radio Free Cybertron 960 – I’d buy that for a dollar appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 959 – Curse you, Brian Kilby Nov 1, 2025 1:38:09 Mbilia Studios wants $4,000 apiece for its licensed Transformers comic book statues, and the crew isn't buying. Blokees Wheels, a smaller-than-hoped Big Convoy and Commander Onslaught's MCM London prototype round out the news. Plus TFCon Chicago hauls and an Artfire raffle that cursed Brian Kilby twice. The post Radio Free Cybertron 959 – Curse you, Brian Kilby appeared first on Radio Free C

Radio Free Cybertron 958 – Robot Gore-Sense Oct 25, 2025 57:47 Hasbro and Skybound are shopping an adult Energon Universe animated series, and the crew wonders if that means robot gore. Don needs the TFCon-exclusive Ocular Max Megalith, and Hasbro Asia's Devastator gift set comes with a suitcase. Plus Missing Link Delta Magnus and Brian's favorite toy of the year. The post Radio Free Cybertron 958 – Robot Gore-Sense appeared first on Radio Free Cybertro

Radio Free Cybertron 957 – Our 26th Anniversary Episode OR “But, he has a Megatron arm.” Oct 18, 2025 52:37 Radio Free Cybertron turns 26 with a fight over the $90 Energon Universe Optimus Prime and its one Megatron arm. NYCC brings feudal Japan Timelines, HasLab Liokaiser in plastic and a Studio Series 86 Thundercracker that won't blend with Earthrise. Plus Missing Link Arcee love all around. The post Radio Free Cybertron 957 – Our 26th Anniversary Episode OR “But, he has a Megatron arm.” appeare

Radio Free Cybertron 956 – Strategic Omega Prime Reserve Oct 11, 2025 1:23:26 Studio Series 86 Thundercracker shows up in color at the NYCC booth setup, and the crew weighs one more $43 seeker. HasLab Omega Prime replacements arrive with no tooling changes, so Don starts a strategic Omega Prime reserve. Plus Retro Wheelie, Outback and Takara's Quickstrike. The post Radio Free Cybertron 956 – Strategic Omega Prime Reserve appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 955 – Two flavors of Grimlock Oct 4, 2025 1:07:01 Takara Tomy reveals MPG Soundwave and teases Blaster and Twincast. Auldey shows two flavors of Action Elite Grimlock, while Missing Link Arcee and MPG-15 Rattrap turn up in hand. Plus Seaspray, Venom and the Target four-pack in What We Got This Week. The post Radio Free Cybertron 955 – Two flavors of Grimlock appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 954 – Business Casual Mystery of Convoy Sep 27, 2025 42:49 G1 Transformers writer Ron Friedman passes away at 93, and the crew remembers his legendary panels. Mystery of Convoy gets an apparel line, and Dr. Wu sketches a micromaster-scale G2 Laser Optimus Prime. Then John and Matt go to war over Superion. The post Radio Free Cybertron 954 – Business Casual Mystery of Convoy appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 953 – Transformers Day 2025 Sep 20, 2025 1:18:56 Hasbro's 2026 price increases push Voyager class to $42.99, and the crew asks fans to vote with their wallets, respectfully. Shockwave's fan-voted sea creature mode is a whale, and Studio Series 86 Soundwave sells out on preorder. Plus a Battersea Titan mascot and an official Transformers Popsicle. The post Radio Free Cybertron 953 – Transformers Day 2025 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertr

Radio Free Cybertron 952 – Sunstorm is a Creamcicle Sep 13, 2025 56:51 Hasbro is leaving Pawtucket for a new Boston headquarters. The Battersea Transformers store teases a "Titan" that isn't a Titan, and Missing Link Ultra Magnus lands at $195 on Hasbro Pulse. Plus Dramatic Capture Decepticons Part 2, because Sunstorm is a creamsicle. The post Radio Free Cybertron 952 – Sunstorm is a Creamcicle appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 951 – He’s the Most Logical Shark Around Sep 6, 2025 1:09:14 Shockwave won the Activate Your Alt Mode fan vote and is headed for the sea, and the crew wants Sharkwave. Tokyo Toy Show 2025 brings Missing Link Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime and a copper Masterpiece Rattrap. Plus Chris accidentally gets Studio Series 86 Megatron and grudgingly loves it. The post Radio Free Cybertron 951 – He’s the Most Logical Shark Around appeared first on Radio Free

Radio Free Cybertron 950 – Sharkwave Aug 30, 2025 1:10:46 Sea wins the Activate Your Alt Mode round, and the crew is calling it for Sharkwave. PulseCon 2025 is reportedly off, and global postal suspensions strand Japanese imports. Plus Takara Tomy reveals Wild King World Dragnus and Missing Link Ultra Magnus. The post Radio Free Cybertron 950 – Sharkwave appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 949 – Just Four Guys Aug 23, 2025 1:05:06 Shockwave wins the Activate Your Alt Mode character vote, and sea leads the alt mode round. Blokees Galaxy Wave 8 brings a Unicron head, and Devastator combiner parts finally reach the U.S. Plus the MOTU x Transformers crossovers spark a "just four guys" rant. The post Radio Free Cybertron 949 – Just Four Guys appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 948 – Beware the Tabs of Megatron Aug 15, 2025 58:59 Most of the crew got Studio Series 86 Megatron, and everyone has thoughts, including a warning about cracked chest tabs. We remember Larry Gillstrom of Spectre General, and Grimlock beats Mirage in the first Activate Your Alt Mode vote. Plus import duties hit Brian early. The post Radio Free Cybertron 948 – Beware the Tabs of Megatron appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 947 – “A Vast Predatory Horse.” Aug 9, 2025 1:10:11 Hasbro's Activate Your Alt Mode fan vote lets fans give Grimlock, Mirage, Starscream or Shockwave a new alt mode. Adamas Machina Predaking hits roughly $405, and Missing Link Nemesis Prime goes up for preorder. Plus Dr. Wu cassettes, Rathalos Prime and Studio Series 86 Megatron in hand. The post Radio Free Cybertron 947 – “A Vast Predatory Horse.” appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Radio Free Cybertron 946 – “It’ll work for a few minutes.” Aug 3, 2025 1:05:43 The new Studio Series 86 seeker mold gets a step-by-step look, and Target's anniversary exclusives include Voyager Starscream and a Deluxe Insecticons three-pack. Armada Jetfire is next year's Commander Class figure. Plus Studio Series 86 Scavenger, Micronus Prime and the end of de minimis. The post Radio Free Cybertron 946 – “It’ll work for a few minutes.” appeared first on Radio Free Cyber

Radio Free Cybertron 945 – “I don’t know anything about it; I’m gonna buy it!” Jul 26, 2025 1:46:44 Hasbro's SDCC 2025 panel brings Leader Big Convoy, Deluxe Quickstrike, Sureshot and a brand-new seeker mold. Amalgamous Prime teases five more alt modes, and Titan Grimlock starts a run of Titan Dinobots. Plus Retro Seaspray, Hot Wheels Bone Shaker and a sealed Fire Guts. The post Radio Free Cybertron 945 – “I don’t know anything about it; I’m gonna buy it!” appeared first on Radio Free Cybe

Radio Free Cybertron 944 – “The Spectrum of Sensibility” Jul 18, 2025 58:45 LEGO fully reveals Icons G1 Soundwave with a talking sound brick, Ravage and a $189.99 price. The Studio Series 86 roleplay item is confirmed as a Matrix of Leadership, and Blokees is building a Unicron head. Plus DNA Design's $65 Godzilla Megatron fix and Missing Link Sunstreaker in hand. The post Radio Free Cybertron 944 – “The Spectrum of Sensibility” appeared first on Radio Free Cybertro

Radio Free Cybertron 943 – “Everything is Bigger in Vortexas” Jul 11, 2025 1:21:45 LEGO Icons Soundwave gets its first official look at $179.99, with Ravage and Laserbeak in the box. Hasbro confirms replacement Optimus Primes for HasLab Omega Prime backers this fall. Plus, a Studio Series 86 Blaster reissue, Synergex Basara Prime and rumors of Missing Link Nemesis Prime. The post Radio Free Cybertron 943 – “Everything is Bigger in Vortexas” appeared first on Radio Fr

Radio Free Cybertron 942 – It’s not even our first jet with a trailer this year Jul 5, 2025 1:02:13 The crew remembers Jim Shooter, who wrote the original Transformers treatment. Synergex Basara Prime stock images leave everyone asking why it isn't Rodimus. Plus Lost Light Rodimus, a Dramatic Capture Thundercracker deco fix and a Devastation Sideswipe with Red Alert's head. The post Radio Free Cybertron 942 – It’s not even our first jet with a trailer this year appeared first on Radio Free

There Goes My Money – Early June 2025 “The One Without Shawn” Jul 4, 2025 1:53:37 This week: ExVee is wrong about Studio Series 86 Megatron. Apparently. Featuring Touched-Tier Patrons Joey Russell, Spider-Bob, and David Molluskoenig. The post There Goes My Money – Early June 2025 “The One Without Shawn” appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

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