TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

HasLab LioKaiser passes another milestone, Takara has unearthed another Missing Link, and we admire TFcon LA's 3rd Party Panel from afar. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:31]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust hiatus ends next week! Donatreons have early access to the Episode 131 Bonus Version right now! Episodes 4 and 5 of the Hate Plague Special are now available at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax 15% off March promo code: PLAYBACK
• HasBlab [00:07:17]
  • Haslab Liokaiser Tier 2: Electromagnetic Nunchaku Unlocked!
  • Transformers Haslab Liokaiser – Meet the Bot: Jaruga – The Model Soldier
  • Crowdfunding Campaign Latest Update
• Quick Hits [00:13:03]
  • Prime 1 Studio Next Level Showcase XIII – Overlord Megatron & Optimus Prime Zero X Statues
  • Missing Link C-07 and C-08 Arcees Officially Revealed
    • Transformers Missing Link Arcee Promotional Video
  • Takara Dramatic Capture Series Cybertron Chase Revealed
  • Robosen Transformers Flagship G1 Bumblebee Teaser Image
  • Magic Square MS-05 Night Tracer (Masterpiece Scale G1 Onslaught) Color Prototype
• TFcon LA 2025 – 3rd Party Panel Slides In Full [00:32:13]
• Trips To The Store [00:57:28]
• Convention News [01:05:50]
  • TFcon Los Angeles 2025 exclusive Ocular Max Remix Series RMX-20 Shadow Fang
  • TFcon Los Angeles 2025 Collectible Pins Revealed
• Feedback [01:09:13]
• Closing [01:19:54]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

The battle is done, the day is won. Where do we go from here?

We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to [email protected]!

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Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better?

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TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor Michael Ordway (@minervion), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen!

The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond.

Cast:

• Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Michael Ordway
• Kickstart - Dr. Pants
• Sopwith - Matthew G
• Harness - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
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• e-mail ([email protected])

The team has their mission from the resurrected Optimus Prime himself! But they still have a long journey ahead to get off the planet and save Perceptor. What are they going to do?

We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to [email protected]!

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Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better?

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If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor Michael Ordway (@minervion), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen!

The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond.

Cast:

• Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Michael Ordway
• Kickstart - Dr. Pants
• Sopwith - Matthew G
• Harness - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])

On this episode the next Void Rivals trade paperback is up for preorder, we give our initial thoughts on the upcoming Cyberworld YouTube show, and we've got the final update on guests coming to TFcon LA this weekend!

Show Notes

• Show Start
• Intro
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust is still on hiatus! But Mike's got a special bonus to tide you over! Mike ran a special game using the Renegade Transformers RPG system (featuring Scott AKA Dr. Pants, Matt AKA Magnum/Pythagorus, and EoR voice actor Brandon) that we'll put out in a 5-episode series for the next few weeks. Episode 3 is out now! New EoR episodes will start up after the bonus series ends! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax March promo code: PLAYBACK
  • Jeremy was the first guest host on the new Brick Crisis podcast!
• Comics News
  • Skybound's Void Rivals, Volume 4 Trade Paperback Available For Amazon Pre-Order
• Media News
  • Transformers Cyberworld Toyline Revealed
• Convention News
  • Transformers voice actor Charlie Schlatter to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Alexander Polinsky to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor D.C. Douglas to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Jim Cummings to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Sumalee Montano to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Stuart Allan to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Neil Ross to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers writer Donald F. Glut to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers writer Marty Isenberg to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • TFcon LA schedule released
• Feedback

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
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• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

HasLab Liokaiser passes another milestone, some TFcon LA exclusives have finally been announced, and we've got all the Transformers reveals from Toy Fair 2025.

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:37]
  • Transformers Writer & Producer Roberto Orci Passes Away
• Toyhax $10 Gift Code drawing for February 2025 [00:02:57]
• Jeremy was the first guest host on the new The Monitor Tapes podcast all about DC's classic Crisis On Infinite Earths comic series!
• HasBlab [00:11:38]
  • Haslab Liokaiser Deathcobra Unlocked
  • Transformers Haslab Liokaiser – Meet the Bot: Ellbat – The Devious Master Spy
  • Haslab Liokaiser Gray Model Breakdown
  • Crowdfunding Campaign Latest Update
• Quick Hits [00:19:16]
  • Toy Fair 2025 – Blokees Transformers
  • Toy Fair 2025 – TeeTurtle Transformers Plushies
  • Toy Fair 2025 – TY Beanie Bouncers Transformers Plushies
  • Toy Fair 2025 – Yolopark AMK G1 Transformers & More!
  • Transformers Studio Series Checklist
• Toy Fair 2025 Transformers Reveals [00:38:05]
  • Toy Fair 2025 – Hasbro Booth: Hot Wheels x Transformers Figures Revealed
  • Toy Fair 2025 Official Images – Age Of The Primes Figures & Void Rivals Set Reveal
    • Toy Fair 2025 – Hasbro Booth Part 1: Transformers Age Of The Primes Reveals
  • Toy Fair 2025 – Hasbro Booth Part 2: Onyx Prime, Age Of The Primes, Studio Series & Cyberworld Reveals
• Trips To The Store [01:15:49]
• Convention News [01:25:19]
  • TFcon Los Angeles 2025 T-Shirt revealed
  • TFcon Los Angeles 2025 exclusive Fans hobby MB-25A Obsidian Blade
  • TFcon Los Angeles 2025 exclusives MTRC-11 Wing Nut and MTRC-12 Dye Job
• Closing [01:32:04]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust is still on hiatus! But Mike's got a special bonus to tide you over! Mike ran a special game using the Renegade Transformers RPG system that we'll put out in a 5-episode series for the next few weeks. Episode 3 is out now! New EoR episodes will start up after the bonus series ends! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax 15% off March promo code: PLAYBACK

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

What is Harness going to do? A fateful decision is about to be made that will not only decide Harness's fate, but the fate of the team's mission!

We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to [email protected]!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic!

Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better?

If you already support us, thank you!

If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor Michael Ordway (@minervion), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen!

The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond.

Cast:

• Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Michael Ordway
• Kickstart - Dr. Pants
• Sopwith - Matthew G
• Harness - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])

We have May solicitations for upcoming Energon Universe comics, possible new Transformers game news, and Jeremy explains what Hasbro is up to in our infrequent business segment. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:31]
  • See more of Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire of Rust is still on hiatus! But check out the special live play 5-part one-shot adventure Hate Plague at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust - Episode 2 is out now!
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax February 15% off promo code: LOVEMISSIONS
• Comics News [00:07:35]
  • Skybound's Transformers Comics Solicitations: May 2025
  • Skybound's Void Rivals Comics Solicitations: May 2025
• Media News [00:14:52]
  • Transformers Evergreen Official Character Art Images From Artist Josh McLaughlin
  • Transformers: Armada Available For Digital Download Purchase
  • Hasbro Partners With Space Marine 2 Developer Saber Interactive For AAA Game Based On Tentpole IP
  • Hasbro Unveils New Strategy: Playing to Win
• Convention News [00:33:51]
  • Transformers voice actor Michael Chain to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
• Closing [00:34:45]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

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• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
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• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

On this episode there's not a lot of new news, but we've got updates on the Liokaiser Haslab, new images of a MDLX Optimus Prime variant, and a lot of in-hand images for recent releases!

Show Notes:

• Intro
• Thanks Donatreons!
• Promos
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust is still on hiatus! But Mike's got a special bonus to tide you over! Mike ran a special game using the Renegade Transformers RPG system (featuring Scott AKA Dr. Pants, Matt AKA Magnum/Pythagorus, and EoR voice actor Brandon) that we'll put out in a 4-episode series for the next few weeks. Episode 2 is out now! New EoR episodes will start up after the bonus series ends! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax February promo code: LOVEMISSIONS
• Toy News
  • HasBlab
    • HasLab Transformers Liokaiser FULLY FUNDED!
    • Transformers HasLab Liokaiser – Meet the Bot: Gaihawk, The Relentless Aerial Menace
    • Transformers HasLab Liokaiser Pre-Orders Live In Japan
  • Quick Hits
    • Transformers MDLX Optimus Prime (Sleep Mode) Official Images
    • Transformers Adamas Machina AMT-01 Rodimus Prime In-Hand Images
    • Transformers Studio Series Dark Of The Moon Que/Wheeljack Additional In-Hand Images
    • Yolopark AMK Pro Rise Of The Beasts Mirage In-Hand Images
    • Naruto x Transformers Kurama & Gamakichi 2-Pack Found At US Retail
• Trips To The Store

The Hate Plague has been revealed and our heroes are in for a world of hurt! Is this the same world of the Generation 1 TV show? Or are our heroes stuck in an alternate reality where anything can happen?!

We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to [email protected]!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic!

Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better?

If you already support us, thank you!

If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor Michael Ordway (@minervion), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen!

The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond.

Cast:

• Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Michael Ordway
• Kickstart - Dr. Pants
• Sopwith - Matthew G
• Harness - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])

The threat of Cobra just keeps growing as we review Skybound's G.I. Joe #4. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:35]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire of Rust is still on hiatus! But check out the special live play 5-part one-shot adventure Hate Plague at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust - Episode 0 and Episode 1 are out now!
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax February 15% off promo code: LOVEMISSIONS
• Comics News [00:06:45]
  • Skybound's Transformers, Volume 4 Trade Paperback Available For Amazon Pre-Order
  • Skybound's Void Rivals, Volume 3 Trade Paperback Available For Amazon Pre-Order
  • Skybound's Transformers and Void Rivals, Issue #1 Additional Printings
• Skybound G.I. Joe #4 Spoiler Review [00:11:34]
• Media News [00:30:06]
  • New Transformers Pop-Up Store At Shibuya MODI In Japan
• Convention News [00:33:44]
  • Transformers voice actor Charlie Adler to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Benni Latham to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers voice actor Isaac Singleton Jr to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers The Movie composer Vince Dicola to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
  • Transformers writer Greg Weisman to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2025
• Closing [00:38:27]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube