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Twincast / Podcast Episode #216 "Prime Galaxy"

Date: Sunday, January 27th 2019 5:54pm CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: xRotorstormx

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Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast! ScottyP wrangles up Megatronus and xRotorstormx to discuss the latest reveals and releases in the Transformers toy world and what we can expect and hope for in 2019.

Episode #216 "Prime Galaxy" 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:

• We kick off the show with the latest figure to be revealed from the Siege line, Leader Class Optimus Prime.
  
  
• The cast also discusses some of the non-G1 homages we've seen over the years and which ones we hope to see in the future.
  
• Next up, ScottyP has the G1 Reissue of Optimus Prime in-hand - do Megatronus and xRotorstormx need convincing when it comes to adding this to their collections?
  
  
• Now, we've heard about a lot of new products hitting store shelves this year but what does the cast feel is the one they are most looking forward to?
  
• Break out those genie hats, its time for us to make some bold predictions for this upcoming year.
  
  
  
  wait...not that type of prediction?
  
  
  
• Moving on, the cast buttons up their restrospective on the Masterpiece "Super Car" era with MP-22 Ultra Magnus and the beautiful 'vettes Tracks, Road Rage and Loud Pedal.
  
  
  
• We close out this episode with a short round of bragging rights
  

New Galleries: Flame Toys Furai Model Kits Starscream and Optimus Prime

Date: Saturday, January 26th 2019 12:41pm CST
Categories: Site News, Toy News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): Bluefin Distribution

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The latest galleries to debut on Seibertron.com are the Furai Model Kits Starscream and Optimus Prime from Flame Toys. These officially licensed "figures" are a little different than most Transformers products since they are actually model kits which must be assembled and, depending on your preference, can also be painted prior to assembly if you prefer that look. Optimus Prime was released earlier last year and Starscream was released about a month ago, which can be purchased at various retailers online. Both of these highly articulated and poseable non-transforming figures were samples given to us by Bluefin, who is the North American distributor of Flame Toys products. Check out the full galleries of Furai Model Kits Starscream and Optimus Prime by clicking on the images below.

Flame Toys Starscream (115 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits










Flame Toys Optimus Prime (128 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits

Twincast / Podcast Episode #215 "New Year, New Toys"

Date: Sunday, January 13th 2019 12:12pm CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is gearing up for another year of toys and tie in media. Your host ScottyP along with Megatronus, Cobotron, D-Maximus and Jon3.0 discuss their in-hand thoughts on this year's newest plastic offerings, what toys are up next, and comics and media news.

Episode #215 "New Year, New Toys" 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:

• We kick off the show with Siege Leaders Shockwave & Ultra Magnus - ScottyP and Megatronus have them in hand, and do their best to make the other cast members drool.
  
• ScottyP similarly got his paws on the newly released MPM6 Ironhide, and provides some tips on how not to break yours.
  
  
  
• On Studio Series, we discuss how we're going to fit the delicious #38 Bumblebee Movie Optimus into our collections, and compare the #31 Battle Damaged Megatron with its tidier predecessor.
  
• The cast pines after the upcoming G1 reissues - Soundwave, Gears, and Warpath are all on the horizon - and gear up for the hunt at Walmart.
  
  
  
• ScottyP is obsessed with Energon Igniters Soundwave, which totally isn't the beat up van your uncle used to sell Pink Floyd and Grateful Dead t-shirts out of in the 70s. Now the rest of us are obsessed too.
  
• We answer illustrious News Crew member william-james88's question: "Have you noticed any improvements in distribution this year over other years? Were toys that you wanted easier to get than before?"
  
• Coming out of nowhere, we wildly speculate about dropped hints about a potential Beast Wars animated movie. If you couldn't tell, we are fans of the idea.
  
  
  
• We talk briefly about the IDW reboot, and some of the plot points and core concepts revealed thus far. We also take a look at some of the cover art revealed thus far, and hope for some strong stylistic choices going forward.
  
  
  
• Of course we close out this episode with a short round of Bragging Rights.

Pub Talk: Pose for the Camera

Date: Friday, January 11th 2019 4:24am CST
Categories: Site News, Site Articles
Posted by: Burn

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G'day all! I know we have many lurkers out there and quite a few Facebook followers out there that don't join us on the forums. We're more than just a place for all your Transformers news, our forums are full of many vibrant discussions and it's time we started to highlight some of them!

One of the hottest discussions is the Awesome Pictures and Poses Thread, it's a place for you to share all your wonderful Transformer related photos.

At over 400 pages long, you could lose yourself in each page, in fact, it's a great way to see how a number of our photographers have improved over time!

So don't be shy, pop in, say hi, or even share some of your own photographs, we'd love to see them!

Twincast / Podcast Episode #214 "Bumblebee"

Date: Saturday, December 29th 2018 11:12am CST
Categories: Site News, Movie Related News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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The Transformers live action film franchise's latest installment is out, with Bumblebee hitting theaters last week. The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast brings you its review of the movie, with host Scotty P and Tigertrack joined by longtime Twincast member Jon 3.0, now more famously known as Jon Bailey who achieved a dream by providing the voice acting talents for Soundwave and Shockwave in the film itself!

Episode #214 "Bumblebee" 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.

While this may go without saying for some, please be aware this episode contains complete spoilers for Bumblebee and we recommend listening in after you've seen the movie - and if you're reading this should have done so by now. If you haven't, it's great, stop reading this and go!

Here's the full list of sub-topics for this episode:

• At the start and throughout the episode, we're extremely proud that the Twincast's own Jon Bailey was brought in to voice Soundwave and Shockwave in the film. Listen in for insight and insider information you won't hear anywhere else!
  
  
• We take the best look we can at the opening sequence featuring a battle on Cybertron.
• A general overview and discussion of the entire movie's plot occurs throughout, with looks at new characters like Dropkick and Shatter, as well as new human friends (and foes) like Charlie and Agent Burns.
• We take time to reflect on not just the pop-culture references - including many to previous Transformers works of all kinds - but also on the characterization provided along the way which is found at an unprecedented high level for Transformers live action movies.
  
  
• Listen in for our thoughts on movie continuity.
• Why? How did we let this happen?
  
  
• With plenty of fuzzy information about the future of the Transformers film franchise out there to fuel us, we speculate about what might come next. Forget a reboot, could there be a remake?
• Is the toyline another poorly timed missed opportunity? Is the execution the problem? Either way you can probably guess we don't have nice things to say about Hasbro's merchandising contributions.
  
  
• We conclude the episode with our holiday season bragging rights.

Thanks for listening in 2018, and we look forward to bringing you more fun Transformers discussion in 2019!

Seibertron.com Transformers Photo Challenge #20: SEIGE!

Date: Friday, December 14th 2018 5:10pm CST
Category: Site News
Posted by: carytheone

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Like a phoenix raising from it's ashes the Seibertron.com Transformers Photo Challenge is back for another round, but this time it's war! Previous entries can be found here.

That's right fellow Seibertronians, it's time to suit up and hit the battlefield. The new Siege toyline's "back to basics" weapons as gimmicks approach has moved fans to get creative. How about a little inspiration to get the energon flowing? Here are a few recent submissions from our very own brilliant user base.


TF-fan kev777


Hellscream9999


Wolfman Jake


D-Maximal_Primal


Cobotron

Need a little more fodder for the war machines? Feel free the check the Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege discussion thread here!

Wait, what's that you say? You don't have any Siege figures yet? That's OK, the Transformers have a long history of shooting each other in the face and blowing things up. Grab your favorite bots, get equipped and enjoy the smell of spilled energon in the morning. OORAH!

Twincast / Podcast Episode #213 "How to Say Expensive and Mean It"

Date: Sunday, December 9th 2018 11:56am CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast returns with a plate full of topics that's so big, we're going to need the power of the Matrix to even stand a chance at tackling it all. Host Scotty P is joined by Megatronus to talk shop about the latest toys and opine on the end of the IDW comics' long running continuity.

Episode #213 "How to Say Expensive and Mean It" 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:

• MP-44 Optimus Prime version 3 is available for pre-order now, but will we be dropping down coin for it no matter the cost?
  
  
• Our look at Generations: War for Cybertron: Siege begins with in-hand impressions of wave 1. Follow along with the full gallery treatment starting with the deluxe class figures: Sideswipe, Hound, Flywheels (or Skytread, allegedly), and Cog
• Next up are the Micromasters: the Race Car Patrol's Roadhandler and Swindler, the Battle Patrol's Flak and Topshot, and the Air Strike Patrol's Storm Cloud and Visper.
  
  
• After that, the Battle Masters: Firedrive, Lionizer, and Blowpipe
• We finish up the Siege discussion with the Voyager class figures Optimus Prime and Megatron.
  
  
• The gang quickly notes that Ricochet and Red Swoop exist.
• Scotty shares some brief impressions of Transformers Botbots.
• Comics talk kicks off with a look at the wrap-up of Unicron. Fans waiting for trades that don't want to be spoiled on the happenings in the comics should look out for around 1:22 - 2:12:30 in the audio file.
• We ponder if Optimus Prime was worth all this trouble.
• We say goodbye and hope to not mean it with a look at the end of Lost Light
  
  
• The damage calculations for another Black Friday round of Bragging Rights take us to the finish line.

New Galleries: Transformers Botbots Series 1 The Lost Bots

Date: Thursday, November 29th 2018 8:40am CST
Categories: Site News, Toy News
Posted by: william-james88

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We thank Hasbro for sending us the entire first series of Transformers BotBots so that you can get a good look at all the toys coming soon to a variety of retailers near you. We made some galleries to give you the best look yet at all these new Toys. Here we have the Lots Bots. These are a ransom mixture of bots that would belong to other lines but taht have been lost and thus must band together. They turn into thematics from other lines like a burger, a cupcake and a flashlight. The official release window for these is early 2019 and there will be two more series released throughout 2019 with over 190 Botbots to collect. These will be released through a mixture of sets and blind bags.

Below you will find images and links to the gallery for the following Botbots:

Stapleton
Game Over
Frostferatu
Dimlit
Clogstopper
Burgertron
Bonz-Eye


You can click on any of the images below to be brought to the full gallery of each Botbot.


Transformers Botbots Stinkeye Stapleton (38 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Game Over (37 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Frostferatu (36 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Dimlit (37 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Clogstopper (36 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Burgertron (36 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Bonz-Eye (38 images) - Botbots: Lost Bots, Series 01




What do you think about these little guys? Are you flush with excitement? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

New Galleries: Transformers Botbots Series 1 Techie Team

Date: Wednesday, November 28th 2018 7:25pm CST
Categories: Site News, Toy News
Posted by: D-Maximal_Primal

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We thank Hasbro for sending us the entire first series of Transformers BotBots so that you can get a good look at all the toys coming soon to a variety of retailers near you. We made some galleries to give you the best look yet at all these new Toys. Here we have the the Techie Team. The Techie Team is comprised of various pieces of technology that we use commonly today, including phones, laptops, cameras, headphones, and TVs. The official release window for these is early 2019 and there will be two more series released throughout 2019 with over 190 Botbots to collect. These will be released through a mixture of sets and blind bags.

Below you will find images and links to the gallery for the following Botbots:

Skillz Punk
Screen Fiend
S. A. Cheez
Raddhax
Goob Toob
Fomo
Dr. Moggly
Chilla Gorilla

You can click on any of the images below to be brought to the full gallery of each Botbot.

Transformers Botbots Skillz Punk (45 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Screen Fiend (43 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots S.A. Cheez (47 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Raddhax (58 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Goob Toob (45 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Fomo (47 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Dr. Moggly (51 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Chilla Gorilla (48 images) - Botbots: Techie Team, Series 01

New Galleries: Transformers Botbots Series 1 Toilet Troop

Date: Wednesday, November 28th 2018 8:52am CST
Categories: Site News, Toy News
Posted by: ZeroWolf

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We thank Hasbro for sending us the entire first series of Transformers BotBots so that you can get a good look at all the toys coming soon to a variety of retailers near you. We made some galleries to give you the best look yet at all these new Toys. Here we have the Toilet Troop. The name here is self explanatory as to what items you'll find here. They turn into things like a roll of toilet paper, a shampoo bottle and a bar of soap. The official release window for these is early 2019 and there will be two more series released throughout 2019 with over 190 Botbots to collect. These will be released through a mixture of sets and blind bags.

Below you will find images and links to the gallery for the following Botbots:

Sudsbeard
Stinkosarus Rex
Sergeant Scrubadub
Poo Sham
Nobeeoh
King Toots
Frohawk

You can click on any of the images below to be brought to the full gallery of each Botbot.

Transformers Botbots Sudsbeard (43 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Stinkosaurus Rex (41 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Sergeant Scrubadub (39 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Poo Sham (37 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Nobeeoh (38 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01




Transformers Botbots King Toots (38 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01




Transformers Botbots Frohawk (38 images) - Botbots: Toilet Troop, Series 01



What do you think about these little guys? Are you flush with excitement? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.