In this week’s episode we cover the first batch of additional media from 1985; namely, coloring books. You can follow along at the links below: Summertime Coloring Book: http://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/summertime.html Forest Rescue Mission: http://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/forest.html The Autobot Smasher: http://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/smasher.html A Message from Outer Space – Link Unavailable Please join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo And subscribe to our Youtube … Continue reading Transformers University – Episode 019 – 1985 Coloring Books →

In this week’s episode we watch as the world of the Transformers grows beyond Autobots and Decepticons. We meet a girl named Carly in, “The Immobilizer.” We duke it out in a ghost town in “The Autobot Run.” Nergill and the Sub-Atlanticans assault Washington D.C. in “Atlantis, Arise.” We meet a super computer named T.O.R.Q. … Continue reading Transformers University – Episode 18 – The Transformers Cartoon S2 Eps 6-10. →

From the iconic “Are All Dead,” cover of issue #5 and a deep dive into the Honeymooners reference on the first page to the bevy of creators that helped shape Transformers before moving onto other things, we take a look at issues 5-8 of the Marvel Transformers run. This episode has Dinobots, Ratchet vs. Megatron, … Continue reading Transformers University – Episode 017 – Marvel Comics Issues #5-8 →

We head to Europe to explore the unique stories from the Marvel UK run of Transformers comics. Helping us recount issues 9 through 21, the stories known as “Man of Iron,” “The Enemy Within,” and “Radiers of the Last Ark,” are Jen from Stasis Pod & Iacon Underground, Chris McFeely of Transformers: The Basics, and … Continue reading Transformers University – Episode 016 – Marvel UK Comics issues 9-21 →

In this special edition, we hear from some additional contributors about the 1985 Autobot toy line. Be sure to check out our contributors at their own channels: Vangelus: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vange1us The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 And don’t forget to join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfu.info Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Social Media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo … Continue reading Episode 15.5 – Bonus Edition – 1985 Autobots →

We take our first look at the 1985 US Toyline through the makeup of the Autobot team. We’ll discuss the toys, their origins and lasting inspirations. We’re joined by special guests: The Salty Seaman – https://www.youtube.com/thesaltyseaman Alan Young of ToyBoxComix – http://www.toyboxcomix.com Jen from Stasis Pod/Iacon Underground – http://www.iaconunderground.net Frank Todaro, voice of Starscream in … Continue reading Episode 015 – 1985 Autobot Toys →

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We jump head first into Season 2 of the original Transformers cartoon series, taking a deeper look into: Autobot Spike Changing Gears City of Steel Attack of the Autobots Traitor We’re joined by special guests: The Salty Seaman Rob Clay of Radio Free Cybertron Jen from Stasis Pod/Iacon Underground Miguel from Steel City Bots Follow … Continue reading Episode 014 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Episodes 1-5 →

In this episode we take a look at the world in 1985 and important events in culture in the wake of the Transformers initial success. Please be sure to help the show by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app. Help support the show by using our Amazon links: http://www.tfu.info/amazon Find us on … Continue reading Transformers University – Episode 013 – 1985 →

We wrap up 1984 talking about its legacy through to today and the characters in both the cartoon and the comics in need to some love in toy form. Don’t forget to like and follow the show everywhere: Twitter Facebook YouTube – Help us get to 1,000 Subscribers! And help support the show by using … Continue reading Transformers University – Episode 012 – The Legacy of 1984 →