Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/Podcast

Transformers toylines may be getting rid of numbering, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to deliver episode 363. Discussion starts with some very brief Transformers One talk now that the movie is available on digital services. Leaked images of what appears to be Prima from the upcoming Age of the Primes toyline keeps the conversation going before the excitement ebbs during talk of the recently revealed Studio Series Deluxe Optimus Prime, sporting a design inspired by the Transformers Devastation video game. Changes in the theming, packaging, and overall branding of the Studio Series line provides material for a lengthy discussion about what the line really means for consumers anymore. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment re-visits the tumultuous year of 2020 before the regular "Bragging Rights" segment brings the episode to a close.

Episode 362 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast begins with the cast sharing their thoughts about the just-revealed 2025 Generations Age of the Primes lineup, opining about both the fully revealed Megatronus and the partially revealed Liege Maximo from the side of the packaging - plus, a mystery Prime. After that, the Studio Series 86 Devastator gets time in the spotlight given its recent full gray model reveal, plus first releases Bonecrusher and Scrapper. A plethora of other new Studio Series releases is also looked at, including Galvatron, again, before the team engages in some Wildocking. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment stops by 2019 before the episode finishes up in its usual fashion with the crew sharing their most recent Transformers toy acquisitions in Bragging Rights.

In episode 361 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, the conversation kicks off with new Walmart G1 Retro releases of Bumblebee and Gears, which feature modern Deluxe Class toys in packaging that homages the characters' '80s releases. The crew then takes on recently revealed Transformers crossovers with Naruto and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian. The discussion moves to in-hand impressions of Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime, which two cast members have acquired. Everyone offers their choice for 40 for 40 - our limited segment where each cast member chooses their favorite release from a given year from the last 40 years of the franchise - this year, it’s 2018. The episode wraps up as it usually does with a round of Bragging Rights.

Episode 360 of the Seibertron.com Twincast begins with a belated look at Studio Trigger's recently released, all-encompassing Transformers tribute video for the 40th anniversary, which even features Bump of Chicken's quirky Optimus Prime figure. An upcoming release of a Titan Class Star Convoy has been leaked along with quite a few other exciting names. In an interesting collaboration, Transformers will be teaming up with Monster Hunter for the upcoming T-Spark Rathalos Prime figure, so the crew takes a moment to chat about that despite being decidedly uninformed about all things Monster Hunter. In this week's "40 for 40" segment, the cast makes a pit stop to check their oil before driving off into 2017. The episode wraps up with another round of Bragging Rights.

In Episode 359 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast, we kick off with a robust discussion of Transformers One that you won't want to miss! The cast sits down with Jon Bailey, the voice of Soundwave, and Evan Michael Lee, the voice of Jazz, to explore the on-set experience and get the inside scoop on the movie's production. Following the Transformers One conversation, the crew takes a quick look at PulseCon reveals, before diving into the new Missing Link reveals of Sunstreaker and Arcee. The crew transitions into our regular 40 for 40 segment, where each member of the cast discusses their favorite or most impactful release in a given year of the last 40 years of Transformers. This year is 2016, where Combiner Wars concludes and transitions into Titans Return. The episode concludes with bragging rights, where each cast member shares what they acquired since the last episode.

Transformers are crossing over, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to discuss all of the recent news. Discussion starts with the first crossovers with Godzilla, Zoids, Diaclone, and Macross 7. Japanese toy release talk continues with the Dramatic Capture Triple Takeover set which has been revealed. Excitement returns to the crew with the Trigger PV promo video before the limited recurring “40 for 40” segment revisits the year 2015. The cast ponders upcoming Transformers One Studio Series entries for Elita One and Bumblebee, then Bragging Rights follow before Mr. Starscream provides some domestic feedback on his recent trip to the UK-based convention, TF Nation.

The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast's 357th episode starts up with the first of several listener questions, this one about an ongoing and classic fandom argument on who really became Cyclonus. Then the cast very briefly talks about the recent promotional scene releases for Transformers One. A second listener question prompts a quick round-table about favorite Transformers that wear another, smaller Transformer on their chest. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment picks up from there, with the Generations and Masterpiece lineups from the year 2014 overshadowing the featured movie lineup from Age of Extinction. A final listener question probes into the cast's print media collections, with an emphasis on guidebooks and reference material. As usual, the "Bragging Rights" segment closes out the episode.

Episode 356 of the Seibertron.com Twincast starts with a full house, with ScottyP, Kuhlio, Aarnhide19, Megatronus, and xRotorstormx all in attendance. The episode starts with an open discussion on the crew’s personal Transformers news, which leads to a discussion on the phenomenon of maintaining real-life cars inspired by our favorite characters, with a spotlight on Hound. The conversation pivots to 40 for 40, our regular segment that shines a light on our favorite toys from the last 40 years of the brand; this episode it’s 2013, the year of IDW thrilling 30, the first Titan, Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters, and more. The episode wraps with everyone’s favorite segment, bragging rights, where the cast discusses their latest, and favorite acquisitions since last episode.

San Diego Comic-Con is winding down, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast's coverage of this year's Transformers content from the event is available now. The discussion of new toy reveals begins with the Core Class Dinoking gift set, with other forthcoming releases from Studio Series such as the Transformers One Megatron and War for Cybertron Ratchet talked about next. The new-but-known Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime sparks some additional discussion, then the Collaborative Agent Knight release inspired by Knight Rider proves to be a highlight of the cast's impressions of this year's event. Hasbro's brief reveal of the forthcoming 86 Devastator for 2025 wraps up event talk. The conversation moves into Takara Tomy's reveal of Missing Link Sentinel Prime and other upcoming exclusives such as Chair. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment handles 2012 before the episode wraps up with some unreleased G2 toys being grabbed for Bragging Rights.

AMT Rodimus pre-orders have now opened as we kick off Episode 354 of the Twincast Podcast. Our 40 for 40 segment continues as we dive into the year 2011. Cast members Aaarnhide19, Mr. Starscream and xRotorstormx discuss their experience at this year's Botcon which was held June 27-30th in Ft. Wayne, IN. Overwatch 2 is joining in on the collaboration fun with a new game that came out on July 9th, and the cast takes a short few moments to take a look at the trailer for this add-on content. For the next topic, Shattered Glass is back in the latest MPG announcement with Optimus Prime in a now familiar purple, with Jetfire joining in as Tomy Mall exclusives. After that, a look at the Amazon exclusive 2 pack featuring Stormbringer Bludgeon and Ruckus has the crew checking out G1 toy galleries before we close out this episode with another impressive round of bragging rights.