Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 1:05PM CDT

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Hot on the heels of the Seibertron.com Interview by CNN concerning the release of Shout! Factory's Japanese Collection - Headmasters, site owner Ryan Yzquierdo, aka Seibertron himself, was interviewed by Geek To Me's Elliott Serrano. Geek To Me is one of the pop-culture blogs of the Chicago Tribune's RedEye. The interview discusses Seibertron.com's successes, Ryan's collection, the long-awaited Headmasters release, and the live action film franchise.

Geek To Me wrote:...
G2M: Who is your favorite Transformer bot?

Ryan Yzquierdo: Soundwave without a doubt. There’s just something very awesome about him, despite the fact that he transforms into an outdated Walkman that plays cassette tapes. His toy is still my favorite after all of these years. He’s just a classic character and a classic toy. I think the fact that Hasbro has had such a difficult time updating Soundwave to modern times has helped maintain the appeal of this character to me.
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You can read the full interview from Geek To Me with Ryan at http://blogs.redeyechicago.com/geek-to-me/2011/07/11/transformers-fans-hail-the-arrival-of-japanese-headmasters/ or by clicking on the screenshot below.

After you've finished reading the interview at Geek To Me, come back here to enter The Seibertron.com/Geek To Me "Headmasters DVD Set" Sweepstakes! All you have to do is tell us what your favorite Transformers memory is from your childhoood.

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Credit(s): Geek To Me

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Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257651)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on July 12th, 2011 @ 1:58pm CDT

Heh, I know that dude...

Cool beans, man, congrats.

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257654)
Posted by First-Aid on July 12th, 2011 @ 2:04pm CDT

Hey...I know that guy...i think I bought crack from him...

...umm..did i say crack? I meant Transformers figures...

...yeah, that's it...

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257660)
Posted by 5150 Cruiser on July 12th, 2011 @ 2:25pm CDT

Haha, for some reason after hearing the podcast, i always pictured you looking a little bit like Dr. Drew.

congrats on the interview!

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257755)
Posted by Seibertron on July 12th, 2011 @ 5:01pm CDT

5150 Cruiser wrote:Haha, for some reason after hearing the podcast, i always pictured you looking a little bit like Dr. Drew. congrats on the interview!

Dr Drew ... I'll take that!

People that know me often compare me to Kevin Smith.

Surreal thinking about how you guys picture me that haven't met me in person. Or the rest of the podcast staff. Hmm ... makes me think I should start up that Seibertron.com staff page idea again.

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257762)
Posted by Seibertron on July 12th, 2011 @ 5:12pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:Hey...I know that guy...i think I bought crack from him...

...umm..did i say crack? I meant Transformers figures...

...yeah, that's it...

Shh ... don't tell everyone about the plastic crack!

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257763)
Posted by Seibertron on July 12th, 2011 @ 5:12pm CDT

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Heh, I know that dude...

Cool beans, man, congrats.

Thanks Gus!

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257794)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 12th, 2011 @ 6:00pm CDT

That's really awesome, congrats Seibs!

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257931)
Posted by Bouncy X on July 12th, 2011 @ 9:17pm CDT

first off thats really cool so congrats to Mr. Seibertron!!

but i had to chuckle at the little slideshow of characters they have on the page. it shows a picture of what clearly is the Protectobots combined (forgive me, forget his name) and he's labelled as Fortress Maximus. lol

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1257970)
Posted by Seibertron on July 12th, 2011 @ 10:05pm CDT

Bouncy X wrote:first off thats really cool so congrats to Mr. Seibertron!!

but i had to chuckle at the little slideshow of characters they have on the page. it shows a picture of what clearly is the Protectobots combined (forgive me, forget his name) and he's labelled as Fortress Maximus. lol

LOL. I didn't catch that before. Oh well.

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1258013)
Posted by Starscream's Girl on July 12th, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT

Gratz on the interview Ryan!! If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have this awesome site!! You will always be my friend!!

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1258044)
Posted by Seibertron on July 12th, 2011 @ 11:30pm CDT

Starscream's Girl wrote:Gratz on the interview Ryan!! If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have this awesome site!! You will always be my friend!!

I will be forever grateful that this site has brought all of us together and made so many friendships from coast to coast and country to country. Thanks for being part of Seibertron.com, Starscream's Girl.

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1258447)
Posted by Screamfleet on July 13th, 2011 @ 2:45pm CDT

Yzquierdo?
If I get you to say your name backwards does it make you return to the 5th dimension?
I kid I kid, nice interview.

Re: Geek To Me Interviews Ryan Yzquierdo, the owner of Seibertron.com (1258495)
Posted by Seibertron on July 13th, 2011 @ 3:20pm CDT