TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

We kick off the New Year with a look back at 2023 from the B+ Team! Snazzy Mike, Char, and Dr. Pants take a look at the highs and lows of Transformers toys in 2023. 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!

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• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:41]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
  • Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 8 - Junkerhouse Five At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax January 15% off promo code: BIGBOT24
• Legacy Toyline 2023 Overview [00:02:15]
• Legacy Junkions - 2023 Weaponizers [00:20:00]
• Haslab Deathsaurus [00:26:32]
• Studio Series 2023 Overview [00:37:30]
• B+ Team Picks Their Top Figures of 2023 [00:50:52]
• Closing [00:56:15]

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Come for the slaughter!

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Intro [0:00:00]

Chapter 1 - The Mother-Lodestones [0:02:43]

Chapter 2 - Power Of The Poles [0:26:27]

Closing [47:25]

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) - Matthew G
• Phisher - Adam Atchue
• Kludge, Landfill, and Koan - Patrick Finn
• Latens - Michael Ordway

Special Thanks:

• Outro - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
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In this episode we’ve got the next chapter of the Energon Universe with the origins of G.I. Joe’s favorite Sergeant with the review of Skybound’s Duke #1!

• Intro [00:00:00]
• Thanks Donatreons! [00:01:18] 
• Promos
• Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page! - Episode 11 is out now! MEGATRON! [00:01:37]
• Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 7 - Brave New Junk At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust [00:02:23]
• Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic [00:03:05]
• Toyhax December promo code: SANTAPRIME
• Skybound Duke #1 Review [00:03:57]

As a holiday treat for our listeners, we're giving everyone a sample of our Donatreon Bonus Show, We Like Big Bots! Check out Darryl and Dr. Pants as they sift through their impressive collections for all the versions they have of the original combiner - Devastator! 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 [00:00:30]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
  • Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 7 - Brave New Junk At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax December 15% off promo code: SANTAPRIME
• Special Sneak Peak: We Like Big Bots - Devastator [00:03:03]
• Closing [00:48:49]

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:
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On this episode Skybound’s Energon Universe comic reprints continue to print money, there’s more guest announcements for TFcon LA next year, and we get a tidbit of info on Keegan-Michael Key’s Bumblebee voice in Transformers One coming next year. 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 [00:00:38]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
    • Episode 11 is out now! MEGATRON!
  • Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 7 - Brave New Junk At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax December 15% off promo code: SANTAPRIME
• Comics News [00:06:26]
  • Skybound’s Transformers and Void Rivals, Additional Printings
  • Skybound’s Transformers Comics Solicitations: March 2024
• Media News [00:12:52]
  • Icon Heroes: Transformers “Where Brooklyn At” Gaming Mouse Pad
  • N.R.G. / Instruments Of Destruction From Transformers: The Movie – Karaoke Version
  • Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film
  • Hasbro To Cut Another 20% of Workforce in 2024
• Convention News [00:43:41]
  • Transformers voice actor Melendy Britt to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024
  • Transformers voice actor Gregg Berger to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024
• Closing [00:45:21]

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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  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X)

Fans Hobby is getting into the Armada Minicon game, Dr. Wu teases some obscure G1 cassette bots, and Todd McFarlane is working with Hasbro to bring Transformers toys and comics together in one neat little package. 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 [00:00:30]
  • Pauline Newstone, the voice of Beast Wars Airazor, Has Passed Away
• Toys Quick Hits [00:04:09]
  • Transformers Studio Series SS-106 Leader Class Rise Of The Beast Optimus Primal New Packaging
  • XM Studios Beast Wars Megatron & Optimus Prime Statues Color Samples
  • Officially Licensed Bumblebee Movie Blind Box Figurines By Way Studios
  • Fans Hobby MB-26 The Saber Team (Armada Air Defense Team Minicons) Prototype
  • Dr Wu Impact Wave / Supersonic & Explosion (G1 Decibel / Graphy & Noise) Sketches
  • Hasbro Pulse Transformers Toy Draft 2023
  • Unreleased Transformers Animated CAD Drawings Revealed
  • Transformers Page Punchers from McFarlane Toys Officially Announced
  • Legacy United Titan Tidal Wave Behind The Scenes
• Trips To The Store [00:29:13]
• Convention News [00:40:33]
  • TFNation 2024 Mini-Con Announced: 23 March
    • New Venue: Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
  • TFNation 2024 Announced: 9-11 August
• Closing [00:42:27]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
    • Episode 11 is out now! MEGATRON!
  • Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 7 - Brave New Junk At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax December 15% off promo code: SANTAPRIME

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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• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
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  • Mike: Twitter (X)
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Who let the dogs out?

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!

• Intro [0:00:00]
• Chapter 1 - Dogpile [0:03:06]
• Chapter 2 - Follow The Humming Strumming [0:34:44]
• Closing [0:55:14]

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) - Matthew G
• Phisher - Adam Atchue
• Kludge, Landfill, and Koan - Patrick Finn
• Latens - Michael Ordway

Special Thanks:

• Outro - Brandon Ouellette

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

On this episode Hero X is releasing more Japanese language reprints of classic Marvel Transformers comics, there’s a disappointing non-update for Transformers Reactivate, and TFcon LA has even more amazing guest announcements!

Show Notes:

●      Alt Mode 368 [00:00:00] 

○      Intros [00:00:38]

○      Thanks Donatreons! [00:01:40]

○      Promos

○      Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page! [00:02:05]

○      Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 6 - The Junkion Chronicles At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust [00:03:02]

○      Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic [00:03:46]

○      Toyhax December promo code: SANTAPRIME [00:04:13]

●      Comics News [00:04:45]

○      Hero X Transformers Classics Vol.6 Cover Revealed [00:04:53]

○      Skybound’s Transformers (2023) Comic Series, Volume 1 Trade Paperback Available For Amazon Pre-Order [00:06:14]

●      Media News  [00:08:24]

○      Transformers Trading Card Game Line Art By Ken Christiansen [00:08:48]

○      Officially Licensed G1 Transformers Autobots Poster By Rich Pellegrino [00:10:22]

○      Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Freezer Concept Art [00:11:42]

○      Transformers: Reactivate Starscream Game Design [00:12:35]

○      Transformers: Reactivate Update – No New Content Being Shown This Year, Switching To Unreal Engine 5 [00:13:43]

○      Transformers EarthSpark Season 1 Part 2 DVD Amazon Listing [00:19:19]

○      Transformers Animated Season 1 Episode 1 Available For Streaming in HD Via Transformers YouTube Channel [00:20:14]

●      Convention News [00:21:04]

○      Transformers voice actor Laurie Faso to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024 [00:21:14]

○      Transformers voice actor Paul Eiding to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024 [00:21:58]

○      Transformers voice actor Bill Ratner to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024 [00:22:13]

○      Transformers voice actor Morgan Lofting to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024 [00:22:32]

○      Transformers voice actor Neil Ross to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024 [00:22:46]

○      Frank Welker the voice of Megatron to attend TFcon Los Angeles 2024 [00:23:46]

HasLab Deathsaurus is finally here… for a lucky few, Yolopark and ThreeZero reveal their next super detailed action figures, and we discuss the Tidal Wave of information coming out of Cybertron Fest 2023. 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 [00:00:46]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 6 - The Junkion Chronicles At http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax December 15% off promo code: SANTAPRIME
• HasBlab [00:05:35]
  • Transformers Haslab Deathsaurus En Route In The US
  • Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus First In-Package Images
  • Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus First In-Hand Images
• Toys Quick Hits [00:13:05]
  • Yolopark AMK Pro Series G1 Megatron Purple Version & Upcoming Reveals At Singapore Comic Con 2023
  • Threezero DLX Rise Of The Beasts Mirage Color Prototype
  • Threezero MDLX G1 Jazz Prototype & Skywarp And Thundercracker Color Prototypes
  • Threezero Premium+ DOTM Optimus Prime
  • Transformers Studio Series SS-109 Leader Class Bumblebee Movie Concept Art Megatron In-Hand Images
  • Transformers Year of the Dragon Crimsonflame Official Images
• Cybertron Fest 2023 Coverage – Legacy United Titan TIDAL WAVE & Origin Wheeljack Revealed + More! [00:23:58]
  • Legacy United Titan Class Tidal Wave Official Presentation Video
• Trips To The Store [00:39:23]
• Closing [00:56:15]

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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  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Apollo: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X)

We strap in for a ride as the action ramps up in Skybound’s Transformers #3. 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 [00:00:30]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Empire of Rust Special The Rustford Files Episode 6 - The Junkion Chronicles
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax December promo code: SANTAPRIME
• Comics News [00:03:16]
  • Watch Daniel Warren Johnson’s Director’s Commentary on TF #2
  • Skybound already spoiling issue #4 before #3 is out! [SPOILERS]
• Transformers (2023) #3 Spoiler Review [00:08:22]
• Feedback [00:38:25]
• Closing [00:49:15]

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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• 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)