Episode #220 "Classically Trained" is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.
Here's what we talk about during this episode:
- In-hand impressions of new toys start us off, with thoughts of Siege and Studio Series Voyagers.
- Part 1 of our retrospective look at Transformers Classics and the subsequent lines it spawned starts up, as we look at the roots of these toys with Alternators and more.
- We reach the September 2006 launch of the line featuring Astrotrain, Bumblebee, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Rodimus and Starscream.
- Through the other waves and ancillary size classes like Mini-Cons and eventually into store exclusives like Soundwave and Devastator, we journey through early 2007's releases covering the initial Transformers Classics run. Stay tuned for the next installment which will take a look at how Botcon 2007 and Henkei! Henkei! changed the game once again.
- Jon 3.0 tells us about his day at Paramount as the Bumblebee movie journey continues. Listen in as the voice of Soundwave and Shockwave tells us about his experiences talking to screenwriter Christina Hodson, Foley artists Alicia Stevenson & Dawn Lunsford and on-set mechanic Sarah Lyon. The movie comes out on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday, April 2nd.
- We take a listener question from Ironhidensh about our hopes for the upcoming Netflix series.
- We talk about IDW's Transformers #2, reviewed here. *** SPOILER ALERT: Transformers #2 spoilers discussed from approximately 1:35 - 1:58 ***, so skip ahead just past that point in the audio if you're waiting for the trade!
- Bragging Rights close out another episode as we catch up with Counterpunch and Tigertrack's hiatus acquisitions. Plus, Jon 3.0 is a kid in a candy shop.
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