Wrightcast Podcast

This week we went to Galactic Toys to to not only record the podcast but to also go live on Facebook for the first time. Bare with us with all the background noise. But still listen onto all the news coverage we bring you.


News

Galaxy's Edge is open! And there are things to aww at!


Comic news

Continuing The Original 'Star Wars' Comic After A 33-Year Break

Gundam Wing's Side Story, G-Unit to Get New Manga Episodes


Toy news

In hand look at Ghostbusters XTransformers: Ectotron

Mega Construx Releases First Look at New Probuilder MOTU Battle Bones Set

NECA Toys Shows Off ‘The Capture of Splinter’ San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Set

Preorders Open on Diamond Select Toys’ Official ‘Tron’ Action Figures

Takara Tomy Reissues Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave With Laserbeak Figure

Super7's He-Man and the Master's of the Universe, Snake Mountain 100% funded.


Game news

Medabots smartphone RPG

DCUO On Nintendo Switch

Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights And More D&D Classics Coming To Switch

Pokémon Sword and Shield Nintendo Direct coming June 5

June's Xbox games with gold

Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt Reveals New Teaser Image

The Avengers game is being revealed at E3 2019, and it's called Marvel's Avengers

Rumor: Next-Gen Fable Game Will Be Revealed At E3

New Simpsons Game May Be Announced At E3 2019

Minecraft Earth Turns Your Entire City Into a Playable Sandbox, Beta Coming Later This Year


Movie news

Hasbro To Establish A Fully Fledged Theatrical Production Studio For Animation

Live-Action Akira Reveals Release Date

New Promo Poster for ‘Masters of the Universe’ Teases the Big-Screen Adaptation


TV News

Adult Swim's Toonami to Run Gundam: The Origin Starting on July 6

Netflix Drops The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Teaser

The boys get into some detailed talks over some video games and tabletop games. Break down some trailers and rumors about possible movies. There's a sweet review for Kamen Rider. Download and listen to the ramblings now!


Reviews

Kamen Rider Zi-O Heisei Generations Forever

News

Disney Acquires Full Control of Hulu

Disney reveals how its Parks app will make Star Wars Land even more immersive


Comic news

STAR WARS Goes Horror in TALES FROM VADER’S CASTLE Comic Series


Toy news

Blue Fin is providing more p-bandai products!(Talk next weekend on this)

Dragon Ball Z Jade Shenron 6-Inch Funko Pop Figure Exclusive is Available Now

Transformers Beast Wars Masterpiece MP-46 Blackarachnia Official Images (last talked about the prototype pics in Episode 3)
Hasbro Reveals New Images of ‘Transformers’ G1 Soundwave Walmart Exclusive Reissue


Game news

Nintendo Switch Overtakes PS4's Lifetime Sales In Japan

It Looks Like Ghostbusters: The Video Game Is Getting Remastered!

‘Rick and Morty’ Getting a D&D Tabletop Game This Fall

Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Splitgate Arena Warfare trailer

Gears 5 Release Date Possibly Leaked

Shadowrun 6e announcement


Movie news

Noah Centineo is He-Man and John Cena shares he-man toy pic randomly.

Invader Zim Movie Landing on Netflix This Summer
https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/05/13/invader-zim-movie-netflix-summer-2019/

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Ultimate Preview

It's Official: The First Star Wars Film After Rise of Skywalker Will Be From Game of Thrones' Showrunners

A New “Star Wars” Movie Based On “Knights Of The Old Republic” Is In The Works

Robert Pattinson Cast as Batman in New Reboot

Another Terminator movie?

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Officially Delayed


TV News

First look at the Batwoman tv trailer for the CW

Rick and Morty Season 4 announcement

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Reboot in the Works With Josh Gad Starring

Darkwing Duck Making a Return

Star Trek: Picard

This week we've got some reviews and some Gunpla talk from Dillon. Reactions to certain games coming out and trailers. Discussions, rambles and more!

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General chat

Child of Mecha: Simple Details class at Galactic Toys.


Reviews

The copperheart podcast. An audio drama by Michael Riggs.

Surgeon Simulator. CPR Co-op Ready for the switch.


News

We have tee-shirts!

Reimagined fight between Old Ben and Darth Vader.

Power Rangers Ninja Storm Star Found Dead


Toy news

Toy Story model kits!

P-Bandai: RG 1/144 Tallgeese III - Release Info

Bandai and Warhammer?

Ghostbusters Optimus Prime box


Game news

Saints Row the Third: Full Package out on the Switch.

New Earthworm Jim Game Is in Development

Destiny 2: Zero Hour


Movie news

Announced that there will be three new Star Wars movies starting 2022

Bob's Burgers: The Movie Gets Official Release Date From Disney

Sonic the Hedgehog trailer reactions and producers talk on backlash of Sonic's look.


TV News

DISNEY+ on marvel shows

The Watchmen TV teaser from HBO


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This week we record late as we talk toys, giant robots, movies and some gaming news. Join as we break down each toy photos, discuss theories and much more.

News

Toys R Us to return with smaller-scale stores?

Disneyland has strict time slots for Star Wars land guests

How fans will make their own lightsabers at Disney’s Star Wars land


Toy news

RG Nu Gundam is up for pre-order and some HG Gundam AGE models are getting reissued

Overwatch figures are out!

Transformers generations select Smokescreen!

Four Horsemen figures revealed

New photos of "Siege" Greenlight, Skywarp and Firestormer battle packs

Transformers Collaborative Ghostbusters MP-1GB Optimus Prime Ecto-35 edition revealed!

Brand new company ‘MepToys’ is creating officially licensed Robotech and Saber Rider toys


Game news

Disney possibly buying massive gaming company

That about wraps it up for 3DS

The Xbox One S All-Digital console is now available for pre-order

Kingdom Hearts III DLC ‘Re:Mind’ announced

Alien is getting a tabletop roleplaying game


Movie news

New animated Addams Family movie

Marvel's Twitter, showing all end credit scenes.

Newest Hobs and Shaw trailer

Gemini movie

Palpatine's Rise of Skywalker return was foreshadowed 28 years ago

Kathleen Kennedy on a possible KOTOR movie.


TV News

Star wars celebration, clone wars panel.

Star wars the mandalorian panel

Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, American version of Kamen Rider Ryuki out on YouTube after an illegal upload.

I've got a bad feeling about this..
Its Star Wars Celebration! We go over some of the biggest topics from the convention in Chicago this week. Toys, video games movies and TV! All for Star Wars. Though we do talk about a few other games. Join us as we race through hyperspace and search the holonet for all the coverage.


Reviews

Bethesda's, The Elder Scrolls: Blades


Comic news

New creative team for Star Wars comics.


Toy news

6″ Black series Emperor revealed

More 6” Black series figures.

New Star Wars vintage line.

Next line in the black series archive line.

Galaxy's Edge, Black Series 6” three packages exclusives.


Game news

Destiny 3 Will Reportedly Have More RPG Elements Than Previous Games

Xbox Game Pass ‘Ultimate’ subscription would combine Game Pass with Xbox Live Gold

Borderlands 3 Vault Hunters and Abilities Revealed

Vader immortal vr trailer

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order


Movie news

Star Wars Episode 9! Has a title and teaser trailer!


TV News

The Mandalorian Will Be Available on Disney+ From Day One and Star Wars Celebration Reveals New Speeder Bike for 'The Mandalorian’

On this episode we have issues again! Why?! Rrrrrrr! But still the show must go on! Here's a half and half of discussions and upsets.

Show Notes:


General chat:

Let's talk nostalgia trips.



News:


Disney announces opening dates for 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' attraction


Comic news:


BOOM! Studios Announces Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path Graphic Novel


'The Island of Dr. Moreau' Comic Launching This Summer


Batman's 80th birthday!



Toy news:


Reports of Breakage and Easy Stressing for Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron


Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege Omega Supreme And Jetfire Packing Art



Game news:


New Pokemon Sword and Shield announced for the switch.


Nintendo to Launch Two New Switch Models


Borderlands 3 trailer!


Google has finally revealed it's gaming platform


'Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris' Announced For PS4, Xbox One, and PC


Disney Makes Clarifying Statement About Lucasfilm Games Returning



Movie news:


Sonic the Hedgehog in full, live-action movie form



The Live-Action Gundam Movie Will Be Written By Saga's Brian K. Vaughan



New Avengers: Endgame trailer!


Star Wars rumor. The Old Republic could be the focus for the showrunners of Game of Thrones.


James Gunn is back for Guardians of the Galaxy 3



Beast Wars Film Said to be too Expensive to Make


Masters of the Universe Begins Shooting in Late Summer


TV News:


‘Critical Role’ fans shell out more than $4 million to fund Kickstarter campaign for animated Dungeons & Dragons special


Prime Wars Trilogy Now Streaming On RoosterTeeth.com


SD Gundam World Sangoku Sōketsuden Launches With Anime, 2 Comic Series


Kamen Rider Shinobi Spinoff Series

On this episode we try things a little different. Still testing the waters on how to do things. We chat Star Wars land, toys and games!

General chat

RPG party setups.


Reviews

Dillon reviews Netflix's, The Umbrella Academy

News

Takara Founder Yasuta Sato Passes Away
https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/03/01/takara-founder-yasuta-sato-passes-away-384291?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

A guide to the shops of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/28/disney-star-wars-galaxys-edge-shops/


Comic news

Transformers x Ghostbusters Issues 1, 2, 4 and 5 Covers Revealed
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-x-ghostbusters-issues-1-2-4-and-5-covers-revealed/42987/

Star Wars Adds a NEW Jedi Knight To Prequel Canon
https://screenrant.com/star-wars-new-jedi-knight-comic/

Cartoon museum acquires dozens of original Archie comics
https://www.wcpo.com/news/cartoon-museum-acquires-dozens-of-original-archie-comics

Disney Shutting Down Marvel Comics?
https://cosmicbook.news/disney-shutting-down-marvel-comics?amp

Toy news

Toy Fair New York 2019: Hasbro Star Wars
https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-hasbro-toy-fair-2019-reveals

Hasbro Upgraded a Classic Star Wars Toy So You Can Learn How to Properly Swing a Lightsaber
https://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbro-upgraded-a-classic-star-wars-toy-so-you-can-lear-1832817305

Masters of the Universe Collector's Choice William Stout Collection - Set of 4
https://preorder.super7store.com/products/masters-of-the-universe-collectors-choice-william-stout-collection-set-of-4

The Time Traveling Toy Dealer Unearths a Massive Warehouse Lot of Vintage 80s MOTU Figures
https://toy-wizards.com/2019/02/22/the-time-traveling-toy-dealer-unearths-a-massive-warehouse-lot-of-vintage-80s-motu-figures/?fbclid=IwAR0t75LLLwgmJSg3chSxYyH9S4s4oB-BOPmQLEbGYDc9AiTXE1G2mJyMB5A

KAMEN RIDER Zi-O: DX Mirai Driver Set Announced
https://news.tokunation.com/2019/02/23/kamen-rider-zi-o-dx-mirai-driver-set-announced-59239

Game news

'Dungeons & Dragons' Confirms 'Ghosts of Saltmarsh' Will Be Non-Setting Specific
https://comicbook.com/gaming/amp/2019/02/26/dungeons-and-dragons-saltmarsh-greyhawk/

'Dungeons & Dragons' to Release New Sourcebooks for Young Adventurers
https://comicbook.com/gaming/amp/2019/02/28/dungeons-and-dragons-sourcebooks-young-adventurers

Microsoft will reportedly announce two next-gen Xbox consoles in June
https://bgr.com/2019/02/25/microsoft-xbox-2020-reveal-e3-2019-halo-infinte/amp/

Star Wars Battlefront II 'The Chosen One' update adds Anakin Skywalker
https://m.windowscentral.com/star-wars-battlefront-ii-chosen-one-update-adds-anakin-skywalker

Movie news

Bumblebee Officially Reboots the Transformers Movie Series Confirms Hasbro
https://screenrant.com/bumblebee-reboots-transformers-confirms-hasbro/

'Mobile Suit Gundam NT' Blu-ray, DVD Details Announced
https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/02/22/mobile-suit-gundam-nt-blu-ray-dvd-details-japan/

No ‘Star Wars’ film is slated for 2020, but there will still be plenty of toys
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/22/no-star-wars-film-in-2020-but-there-will-be-plenty-of-toys.html

TV News

Power Rangers: 'Beast Morphers’
https://comicbook.com/powerrangers/amp/2019/02/26/power-rangers-beast-morphers-details/

Netflix Getting Animated Transformers Series From Rooster Teeth
https://lrmonline.com/news/netflix-getting-animated-transformers-series-from-rooster-teeth/

Star Wars rumor: Third TV series slated to start production in the UK
https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2019/02/23/star-wars-tv-third-series/

It's a special episode this week as we review Mobile Suit Gundam NT Dub that come out in theaters February 19th. Dillon is a die hard Gundam fan and Mike is a bit lost since he's only seen a little.

The tech problems have been fixed! Hurrah!! Now the crew sits down and talks a ton of toy news thanks to Toy Fair 2019. There's a ton of movie and TV news, along with gaming stuff. Of an some fun video game reviews at the beginning of the show. Strap in and get comfy folks.


Reviews

Mike talks Factorio by Wube Software
Dillon reviews Kingdom Hearts 3 by Square Enix.

General chat

Dillon & Mike favorite companion.

Who is your favorite video game companion?
https://www.shacknews.com/article/109808/shack-chat-who-or-what-is-your-favorite-video-game-companion


Things we got

Dillon got another transformers toy! Go figure. Mike got some strategy guides.


News

The Internet Says Goodbye to Mars Rover Opportunity
https://nerdist.com/article/mars-rover-opportunity-goodbye-twitter-tributes/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Nerdist&utm_content=The%20Internet%20Says%20Goodbye%20to%20Mars%20Rover%20Opportunity

Comic news

The next Adventure Zone comic! Murder on the Rockport Limited! By the McElroy's and First second. First 15 pages preview.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/get-a-big-look-inside-the-next-adventure-zone-graphic-n-1832469057

Ectotron origin comic from IDW Publishing announced!
https://www.allspark.com/2019/02/ectotron-origin-comic-from-idw-publishing-announced/


Toy news


In package images for SS TF Bumblebee movie Optimus Prime 38 and SS TF Rampage combiner.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/in-package-images-for-transformers-studio-series-voyagers-rampage-and-bumblebee-movie-optimus-prime/42854/

Toy Fair: Transformers Generations War For Cybertron Figures Revealed
https://comicbook.com/gear/2019/02/06/transformers-war-for-cybertron-toy-fair-figures-hasbro/#5

Wonderfest Winter 2019 - More MP-45 Bumblebee Photos Plus Masterpiece Hound Gets A Number
https://tformers.com/wonderfest-winter-2019-more-mp-45-bumblebee-photos-plus-masterpiece-hound-gets-a-number/34725/news.html

More Bumblebee MP photos
http://bwtf.com/news/masterpiece-bumblebee-2019-official-photos

Masterpiece MP-46 Beast Wars Blackwidow / Blackarachnia Revealed at Wonder Festival Winter with more Images
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/masterpiece-mp46-blackwidow-beast-wars-aka-blackarachnia-revealed-at-wonderfest/42889/

Kamen Rider Zi-O: DX Mirror World Ride Watch Set Revealed
https://news.tokunation.com/2019/02/03/dx-mirror-world-ride-watch-set-revealed-58559

New Light-Up Unicorn Gundam Recreates Odaiba's Statue in Miniature
https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/02/06-1/new-light-up-unicorn-gundam-recreates-odaibas-statue-in-miniature

Hasbro Launches Pulse Shop with Ecto-1, Masterpiece, and Siege Preorders
https://www.allspark.com/2019/02/hasbro-launches-pulse-shop-with-ecto-1-and-masterpiece-preorders-free-shipping-deal/

Photos surface for new Siege and Studio Series offerings!
https://www.allspark.com/2019/02/photos-surface-for-new-siege-and-studio-series-offerings/

Lightning Collection First Wave Revealed
Content from Power Rangers NOW: https://www.powerrangersnow.com/hasbro-reveals-first-lightning-collection-wave/

Transformers 35th Anniversary Line Revealed
https://www.allspark.com/2019/02/35th-anniversary-line-revealed/


Game news


Fallout 76. It may not be possible to save…
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2019/2/7/18214008/fallout-76-updates-patch-fix-future

Apex Legends by Respawn has hit 10 million players. Four times faster than Fortnite.
https://www.gamebyte.com/apex-legends-has-hit-10-million-players-four-times-quicker-than-fortnite/

Mortal Kombat 11’s DLC characters! But no Shaggy…
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2019/feb/06/youre-going-freak-out-when-you-see-mortal-kombat-11s-dlc-characters-says-series-co-creator-ed-boon/

Transformers TCG, Superion and Devestator revealed!
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/superion-and-devesator-join-in-the-fight-in-the-official-transformers-trading-card-game/42888

Transformers Online: Brand New Third-Person Shooter Video Game By Certain Affinity
https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/02/15/transformers-online-brand-new-third-person-shooter-video-game-by-certain-affinity-382982?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ and New ‘Titanfall’ Coming This Fall
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-titanfall-fall-release-1203129479/

Disney Has No Plans to Sever Ties Between Star Wars and EA
https://www.cbr.com/disney-star-wars-ea-video-game-license-plans/


Movie news


Tolkien movie trailer

Star Wars Episode IX finishes principal photography this week.

UPDATED: Rian Johnson doesn't leave planned Star Wars trilogy
https://comicbook.com/starwars/amp/2019/02/14/rian-johnson-leaves-planned-star-wars-trilogy/

'Masters of the Universe' Movie Filming Start Date and Location Revealed
https://comicbook.com/movies/amp/2019/02/12/masters-of-the-universe-production-start-date-location/


TV News


The Mandalorian will be like the Original SW trilogy, says one of its directors. But will we see Boba Fett?
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900054238/the-mandalorian-will-be-like-the-original-star-wars-trilogy-says-director-will-boba-fett-appear.html

War for Cybertron Trilogy tie-in cartoon announced for Netflix!
https://www.allspark.com/2019/02/war-for-cybertron-trilogy-tie-in-cartoon-announced-for-netflix/

Kamen Rider Kikai Revealed for Upcoming Kamen Rider Zi-O Episodes
https://tokusatsunetwork.com/2019/02/kamen-rider-kikai-revealed-for-upcoming-kamen-rider-zi-o-episodes/

The First Photos From Game of Thrones Season 8 Have Arrived and Winter Is Truly Here
http://time.com/5523164/game-of-thrones-season-8-photos/

Game of Thrones prequel gets a start of production date
https://ew.com/tv/2019/02/04/game-of-thrones-prequel-date/

On this episode we're cut short due to recording problems! We lost the end half of the episode but Dillon goes back in and finishes out the show with some new audio of just him. Though there's issues with this one, we still have some things to talk about!

Show Notes

MTMTEProductions Heat sensitive decals
https://www.etsy.com/listing/664769182/replica-g1-transformers-rub-symbol-decal?ref=shop_home_active_1


Things we got

Mike talks about his special Switch Controller and Dillon got some more transformers toys!


News

Renting game digitally?

https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/21/netflix-for-games-microsoft-sony-google-nvidia/

Americans Spent More Than $43 Billion on Video Games in 2018
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/americans-spent-more-than-43-billion-on-video-games-in-2018-1203114642/


Comic news

Marvel Announces New Star Wars Comic Series and Novel
https://thenerdstash.com/marvel-star-wars-comic-series


Toy news

DC Primal Age Funko figures at Target.

G1 images of Soundwave G1 reissue
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/first-look-at-g1-soundwave-and-buzzsaw-reissue/42690/

Official images of G1 Cassette reissues
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/official-images-of-2019-g1-cassette-reissues-with-laserbeak-ravage-rumble-and-frenzy/42840/

Siege Ironhide Six Gun Wave 2 War For Cybetron Deluxe Transformers

Leaked Avengers Endgame toy pics reveal new costumes, tease time travel.
https://m.hindustantimes.com/hollywood/leaked-avengers-endgame-toy-pics-reveal-new-costumes-tease-time-travel-see-them-here/story-ZuV39e3sTHaMMnD1YeF2QP.html

Transformers G-Shock collectors collaboration
https://augustman.com/my/watches/-/autobots-roll-casio-g-shock-x-transformers-special-collaboration/

Get the prime figure (minus watch) for $179.99
https://tfsource.com/gshock-transformers/optimus-prime/?gclid=CjwKCAiAyrXiBRAjEiwATI95mRwenAVKL1DlBCL2FnOgXtRpXdLkQvzuHIdfbrVXNtOdPvU_DJJwrxoCmGUQAvD_BwE


Game news

2019'most anticipated game.

Update! Trailer for Dragonball game project Z rpg
https://www.facebook.com/49054165628/posts/10156897407610629/

SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays
https://gematsu.com/2019/01/sd-gundam-g-generation-cross-rays-built-from-the-ground-up-has-more-mobile-suits-than-genesis

New American McGee Alice video game!
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/01/29/new-american-mcgee-alice-game-asylum/

Shaggy is God/maybe in mortal Kombat 11?
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/01/28/ed-boon-matthew-lillard-respond-shaggy-mortal-kombat-11-requests/

Transformers TCG, Volcanicus Revealed for wave two.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-trading-card-game-volcanicus-revealed/42793/

ROGUE ONE screenwriter blasts EA, says cancelled game would've been "STAR WARS UNCHARTED"
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/rogue-one-screenwriter-blasts-ea-says-cancelled-game-wouldve-been-star-wars-uncharted


Movie news

Transformers’: ‘Bumblebee’ Sequel Reportedly In Development
https://heroichollywood.com/transformers-bumblebee-sequel-development/

DC's Birds of Prey movie gets a teaser trailer. Harry Quinn shown in new outfit.


TV News

The Game of Thrones teaser trailer.

First Look: Jon Cryer as Supergirl's Lex Luthor
https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2019/01/23/first-look-jon-cryer-as-supergirls-lex-luthor

Ellon Musk helping out on The Mandalorian! And Jon Favreau teasers classic Droid, R5-D4 in The Mandalorian.