Beast Wars remains one of the most celebrated and colourful eras in Transformers history — but the Transmetal 2 line-up is notorious for pushing boundaries in just about every possible way.

In this episode, we take a tour through this weird and wonderfully chaotic ’90s roster, revisiting the designs, ideas, and excess that made Transmetal 2 toys so memorable — and so wild. From eye-catching finishes to truly unhinged aesthetic choices, it’s a line that still sparks debate decades later.

Love them or loathe them, we may never see a Transformers toy line quite like Transmetal 2 again.

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In a real treat, we sit down with legendary Transformers comic creator Simon Furman to discuss his fan-favourite 1986 Marvel UK epic, Target: 2006.

We chat about the inspirations behind the story, its place within the wider Transformers mythos, and how Furman feels it holds up all these years later. From ambitious storytelling to lasting fan impact, this is a deep dive into one of the most celebrated arcs in Transformers comic history.

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This episode continues our Transformers One discussion, with another extra special guest joining us — the hugely talented Production Designer Jason Scheier.

Jason takes us behind the scenes of the film’s visuals, walking us through everything from character design to specific scenes and the creative influences that shaped them. From subtle world-building details to bold stylistic choices, there’s plenty here that may surprise you.

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It’s the big one. After attending two separate press events for the film, we’re delighted to bring you our bumper-sized Transformers One extravaganza, featuring multiple in-depth chats with director Josh Cooley and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

We discuss the creative process behind the film, its themes and ambitions, and — with spoilers ahead — deliver our verdict on this bold new chapter for Transformers on the big screen.

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We’re honoured to be joined by the legendary writer of the classic Marvel Transformers comic — and the creator of many of the franchise’s most iconic characters — Bob Budiansky.

Bob takes us back to the Marvel days of the 1980s, sharing stories from behind the scenes and reflecting on the creative process that helped define Transformers in its formative years. From character creation to world-building, this is a fascinating look at a pivotal era for the brand.

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We’re joined by an extra special guest for this episode as Hasbro Transformers designer Evan Brooks joins us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion.

Evan takes us inside what goes into producing the Transformers toys we all love, from the collaborative relationship with TakaraTomy to the challenges of modern toy design — with a few tantalising hints about what might be on the horizon along the way. Insightful, candid, and packed with industry perspective, this is an essential listen for any Transformers fan.

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TFNation 2024 has come and gone, and as the dust settles on Europe’s largest Transformers convention, we look back on another unforgettable weekend.

From the highs and lows of the show to the inevitable dealer room splurges, we reflect on the experiences, highlights, and moments that made this year’s TFNation one to remember.

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For episode 86, we’re talking ’86 — Minibots, that is (or “Mini Vehicles”, if you prefer the official terminology).

After already gassing up the previous years of these pint-sized Autobots, we turn our attention to the final batch from 1986. How do they stack up against what came before? And yes… we have plenty to say about one of them in particular.

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It’s the return of Third Party: Heaven or Hell, as the team dives into a second round of unofficial Transformers toys — picking one truly great example, and one that absolutely misses the mark.

From inspired design to baffling execution, we each make the case for a third-party release that belongs in toy heaven… and one that deserves to be cast straight into hell. That is, most of us do — as Jason once again struggles to say a bad word about anything he actually owns.

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It’s the return of our Hidden Gems series, where each of the team champions Transformers toys from across the years that we feel deserved far more love than they ever received.

From overlooked releases to underappreciated oddities, we each bring our picks to the table and make the case for why these toys should be remembered more fondly. That is… almost all of us — as Jason once again finds a way to interpret the brief in his own unique fashion.

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