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News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:25 am

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 There’s just something very awesome about him, despite the fact that he transforms into an outdated Walkman that plays cassette tapes.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.

Thanks for reading the interview and for checking out our contest.

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:58 pm

Heh, I know that dude...

Cool beans, man, congrats.

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:04 pm

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...

News Credits: 5 · by **5150 Cruiser** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:25 pm

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

congrats on the interview!

News Credits: 3596 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm

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.

News Credits: 3596 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:12 pm

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!

News Credits: 3596 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:12 pm

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

Cool beans, man, congrats.

Thanks Gus!

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:00 pm

That's really awesome, congrats Seibs!

by **Bouncy X** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:17 pm

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

News Credits: 3596 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:05 pm

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.

by **Starscream's Girl** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:46 pm

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

News Credits: 3596 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:30 pm

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.