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In this episode we head back to Europe to take a the Young Corgi series of game books. You’ll go on an adventure on the “Island of Fear,” and then you’ll head out to the road for a “Highway Clash.” We’ll also revisit the Transformers Universe mini series with some commentary from The Salty Seaman! … Continue reading Episode 85 – Young Corgi Books 1986 →

In this episode, we look at the Marvel limited series guidebook: Transformers Universe. Find out which Transformer has the personality of Abe Lincoln and which has no personality at all. Explore the typographical error that may have lead to one of your favorite current Transformers toy lines! And just what is, “Fodder?” Pick up a … Continue reading Episode 84 – Transformers Universe 1-4 →

A quick look at one of the longest-running Transformers mobile games as Transformers Earth Wars celebrates it’s 4th Anniversary. We’ll quickly talk a bit about the gameplay, talk about some of the unique and fun pieces in the game, and what characters and character models could transcend the game to mainline Transformers.   Please subscribe … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 0037 – Celebrating 4 Years of Transformers Earth Wars →

We continue our countdown to number 1 as we look at the Top 10 most influential Transformers to Ant’s collecting habit. Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And … Continue reading TFU News & Views 36 – The Top 20 Most Influential Transformers Toys To Me* – Part 2: 1-10 →

In this episode, Ant breaks down the most important figures in his collecting life. Find out what made the cut and why as we  take a look at the first half of this Top 20 list! Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by … Continue reading TFU News & Views 35 – The Top 20 Most Influential Transformers Toys To Me* – Part 1: 11-20 →

We dial-in to the Internet of 1986 for a brief check on the buzz around Transformers… if any. And we take a dive into some of the merchandise from around the world, including a deep dive into the Diamond Transformers: the Movie sticker album with Mike Seibert of Mike Seibert Radio! Check out our guests: … Continue reading Episode 83 – 1986 Online Fandom & Merchandise →

The first of many crossovers between the Robots in Disguise and the Real American Heroes! We’ll break down all 4 issues of this limited series, explain some of the continuity flaws therein, and tell you about the expectations of a young fan reading this for the first time with special guests Gabriel Owens: the Salty … Continue reading Episode 82 – G.I. Joe & the Transformers #1-4 →

In this episode, we return to the Marvel Comics US continuity to see how they handled the deaths of Optimus Prime and Megatron. We’ll also see how their fellow Autobots and Decepticons took those events as well; we’ll meet a new human threat in The Mechanic, and Trypticon comes to Earth! With special guests: Gabriel … Continue reading Episode 81 – Marvel Comics Issues 24-27 →

Ant takes a look at the latest tome of Transformers artwork from Jim Sorenson and Viz Media, Transformers: A Visual History. He’ll wax poetic about fandom days gone by while giving you a quick tour of the book all while gushing about it. You really should own a copy. Buy Transformers: A Visual History (Special … Continue reading TFU News & Views 0034 – Transformers: A Visual History review →

In this episode we dive into episodes 21-25 of the third season of The Transformers. We’ll head to Paradron in “Fight or Flee,” meet “The Dweller in the Depths,” discover an Old Snake in “Only Human,” meet the Technobots in “Grimlock’s New Brain,” and and we’ll find out if “Money is Everything.” Special guest this … Continue reading Episode 80 – G1 Season 3 – Episodes 21-25 →