Twincast / Podcast Episode #318 "Junkion Thunderdome"
Junkion Thunderdome - In this 318th episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast the cast starts off with the Transformer Tuesday official Legacy Evolution reveals, preorders, and sneak-peeks. From a new toy of the show's namesake, Twincast, to the items only teased with old stock artwork like Armada Megatron, everything from the lengthy product panel gets discussed. The toy talk continues as the cast reveals which toys they would like to see revisited for the "Legacy" treatment and which need to be left alone. Discussion of the slew of Rise of the Beasts toy reveals follows with chat about both Studio Series and its basic lineup entries. Quick mention of the EarthSpark Season, 1 Part 2 Trailer comes next, followed by a listener question about using R.E.D. as a vehicle for detailed Pretender shells. As usual, "Bragging Rights" closes out this episode.
Posted 15 hours ago by william-james88 - 6,173 views
Thanks to JT Prime we have a breakdown of the Studio Series coming out for the rest of the year. This shows us the month they are meant for release and which characters are getting repacked from previous waves. The good news here is that none seem shortpacked since WFC Megatron and Optimus are from previous waves. Speaking of "WFC", those listings are said to refer to the High Moon games. We also see that some toys from the Rise of the Beasts film will be available months after the release of - Read More
Posted 15 hours ago by william-james88 - 7,596 views
Thanks to JT Prime we have a breakdown of the Legacy Toys coming out for the rest of the year. This shows us the month they are meant for release, which characters are getting repacked and which ones are getting shortpacked. For instance, we see here that Bludgeon will be shortpacked. And we now see that Axelgraese is indeed the upcoming deluxe car Junkion we've seen on the poster. This is not spread bad news, but otherwise to give you a heads up as to which toy you should probably preorder - Read More
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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is looking to make big moves while not jumping the shark. Sort of. Join host ScottyP, Megatronus, Epic Voice Guy, Kuhlio, and Aaaarnhide19 as we peer into the abyss, I mean future, of the latest Legacy: Evolution toys, the Rise of the Beasts movie, and more. Episode #318 “Junkion Thunderdome” is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio and many other Podcatcher sites within 24 to 48 hours of when you - Read More
Posted 2 days ago by william-james88 - 27,079 views
This must have been fun for a Taiwanese fan. Both voyager class Rhinox and Optimus Prime were found for sale in Taiwan and the pictures of this sighting were uploaded to Facebook. These are NOT part of the studio Series line but rather part of the mainline which we've been seeing a lot of lately. Some of the previous toys we saw pulled from previous toys, do you think it's the same for Rhinox? And how about Optimus, does this look like a fully new mold to you? While Hasbro revealed several Rise - Read More
Posted 2 days ago by william-james88 - 11,618 views
Here is a review for the newly revealed Transformers Legacy Evolution voyager Metalhawk. This item is out at specialty retailers, along with Twincast. The review below compares the mold to Cyclonus, showing how it is less complex in certain places. So, with this toy available at collector retailers in Canada and the US, are you going to be getting it now? Or wait to see if Walmart or Target stock it sufficiently in - Read More
Posted 2 days ago by william-james88 - 16,110 views
Distribution is wild. Turns out Metalhawk shipments landed in North America a little while ago and the smaller stores have been quicker to get them to their clients. While BBTS is in the process of fulfilling orders, some Canadians (like me) were able to get him live. The one pictured below (by me) was bought at the store Geekstuff in Laval, Qc, where he is still in stock at $50 CAD ($37 USD). While a review is coming, here are some in hand images first. We see a comparison to Cyclonus, his - Read More
Posted 3 days ago by william-james88 - 21,303 views
Hasbro is releasing more Rise of the Beasts toyline content to showcase upcoming product. Today we have new videos showing the transformation for the Smash and Change Optimus Primal and transforming Bumblebee mask. This makes it the 4th Optimus primal toy and Bumblebee toy revealed in the mainline so far, though we know they will each get more toys. These simpler toys, like Primal, sold well in the past as they offer larger toys with quick conversions for kids, we'll see if that trend - Read More
Posted 4 days ago by william-james88 - 22,899 views
We thank fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade for letting us know that Walgreens.com has Minerva in stock now. This should help American fans who either don't have a Walgreens near them or don't want the hassle of looking everywhere all the time for one. It is $24.99, here is the link: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/hasbr ... - Read More
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Thanks to Mark Maher, we have what might be the most interesting behind the scenes look at a Transformer design ever. In his most recent Instagram post, he shows us the original design for Legacy Prime Skyquake by Marcello Materre. This was designed at the same time as Legacy Arcee and Bulkhead, so a couple of years ago. We then see the new design Mark drew after hearing the comments regarding the Legacy prime characters' reveals in October 2021. We can see that while the original was a - Read More
Posted 4 days ago by william-james88 - 22,732 views
MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire has been released in Japan and fans are getting their hands on him. One of them is fellow Seibertronian Logan, who gives us a full review, in Italian. Many in hand images showcasing scale have also been posted across the web and Super Robot Ed compiled them into a video which we also have for you below. - Read More
Posted 4 days ago by william-james88 - 31,798 views
We have A LOT of news to get through. While none of what we will show below targets older fans, maybe with the exception of the Jada products, it is fun to finally see all the Transformers Rise of the Beasts products that will be coming to shelves this year. Through IGN, we got the reveal of the Battle Changers, Beast Weaponizers, Beast Combiners, and Beast Battle Masters. Below you will see the item descriptions and images. TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS BEAST ALLIANCE BATTLE CHANGERS - Read More
Posted 6 days ago by william-james88 - 33,121 views
Today's fanstream went through a lot of reveals but many had already been revealed by Hasbro before, like all the Studio Series toys. However Freezer's alt modes were further revealed. The Bulk of the reveals came from the Legacy Evolution line. The toys presented can be preordered today but they also confirmed some other toys coming in the pipeline. You can see a list of those makred accordingly below. Reveals for Legacy Evolution Core Grimlock becomes leg for Volcanicus Core Nemesis - Read More
Posted 6 days ago by D-Maximal_Primal - 35,727 views
Thanks to Big Bad Toy Store, we have news that those who managed to get in a preorder for the Legacy Voyager class Twincast and Metalhawk prior to the listings being taken down have been given a sneak peak at both figures robot modes. Twincast is a straightforward repaint of Blaster in Headmaster's Twincast colors, complete with his gun and Rewind to complement the original Eject. Notably, this is the first generations update for Twincast, as unlike Soundblaster he has remained more obscure - Read More
Posted 6 days ago by Bounti76 - 29,501 views
Thanks to Hasbro for providing us this look at the upcoming Rise of the Beasts Leader Class Scourge, ahead of the livestream happening tomorrow at 11am EST. Number 101 in the Studio Series Line, Scourge transforms from his Mad Max-esque truck mode into a surprisingly lean robot mode. Check out the official pictures and description below! Transformers Studio Series Leader 101 Scourge (Ages 8 and Up | Retail Price: $54.99| Available: 2/17) Bring the epic action of the Transformers - Read More
Posted 9 days ago by william-james88 - 38,066 views
We have two new sightings for Canadian Transformers fans. The Toysrus exclusive Buzzworthy Bumblebee Studio Series 44 leader class Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime (is that the longest name a Transformers release ever had?) has been spotted at multiple Toysrus stores across the country. The SKU is 652660 if you want to call ahead of time to check if it's there and not waste a trip. We also have news that Generations Selects Magnificus has been found at Gamestops, also widespread amongst - Read More
Posted 9 days ago by D-Maximal_Primal - 27,982 views
Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Sabrblade, we have news that the latest SFX Magazine, the February 2023 edition, has an exclusive interview with Alan Tudyk, the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers Earthspark. This is Tudyk's first time voicing Optimus Prime, and his awe at being able to voice the legendary Autobot Leader is on full display. This is not his first Transformers experience though, as he played the character of Dutch in Dark of the Moon previously, which he references - Read More
Posted 10 days ago by william-james88 - 38,986 views
January is almost over and it seems the new toys from the first wave of Transformers Legacy Evolution have all appeared at US retail, and all at Target. While we reported on the voyagers being found a little while ago, the deluxes have recently been found as have the core class figures. There are no new figures in first wave of leaders (just repacks), with leader Prime Skyquake being released in the second wave. The image below comes from Rob who posted about a sighting in SoCal on the - Read More
Posted 10 days ago by william-james88 - 42,861 views
Walmart really needs to figure out its toy distribution. They get exclusives and hold onto them for so long instead of stocking them that they then unload the stock of previous years to a market six retailer (liquidator). Case in point, these crazy findings at Ross that tf fan Marco posted over at the Botposting Facebook group. The highlighted prices were $8.99 USD for the Walmart exclusive retro Headmasters and $16.99 USD for the Walmart exclusive Sparkless Seeker. Looks like Studio Series - Read More
Posted 13 days ago by william-james88 - 64,138 views
As with Airazor, most characters in the upcoming Rise of the Beasts film will get toys in both the Rise of the Beasts toyline and the Studio Series toyline (for more info on that, click here). Now we have our first look at Studio Series voyager class Cheetor. As you can see below, it borrows nothing from his Kingdom counterpart and is a fully new mold with a design harkening back to Beast Machines. This toy will be up for preorder later today. These images come from Amazon - Read More
Posted 14 days ago by william-james88 - 55,892 views
Good news for fans who still prefer to buy toys at brick and mortar rather than online. The two voyagers class figures from Legacy Evolution wave 1 were found at Target. The image below was taken by tf fan Bryanwes who found Tarn and Leo Prime at his local Target in Fair Lakes, Virginia, and posted it on the TFW site. Each case has 2 Leo Primes and 1 Tarn. Those who ordered them from Amazon.com should be getting them soon as - Read More
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