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Twincast / Podcast Episode #267 “Netflix Earthrise Reviewed"

Date: Monday, December 28th 2020 7:02am CST
Categories: Site News, Reviews, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast returns to finish off the year with host Scotty P and Seibertron sitting down on a Sunday afternoon to talk all about the soon-to-be-released Transformers: War for Cybertron, "Chapter Two: Earthrise" cartoon series. This series releases to the public December 30th for streaming exclusively on Netflix, but we've been fortunate enough to get to watch it and bring you our thoughts on the first five episodes in podcast form. If you prefer to read about it instead, check out our written review of Earthrise over here, which doesn't directly spoil content like this podcast episode does.

Episode #267 “Netflix Earthrise Reviewed” 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 see this news post.

In case it wasn't already clear, please be aware this podcast episode contains full spoilers for the first five episodes (out of six) of Transformers: War for Cybertron, "Chapter Two: Earthrise". If you don't want to be spoiled, you should not listen to this episode until after you have watched the series.

In this episode we discuss the Earthrise cartoon episode by episode:

• Episode 1 and its similarities to the previous chapter, Siege.
  
  
  
• The Mercenaries show up for fun times in the second episode.
  
  
  
• Is the third episode the charm? No.
  
  
  
• The show's fourth episode puts Scotty P to sleep.
  
  
  
• Episode 5 finally begins to put a little light in our darkest hour. Well, not the darkest, but things were getting less than good.
  
  
  
• At the end and throughout as well, we provide our thoughts on the series in general to the extent allowed, including the pacing, characters, voice acting, voice direction and much more.
  

This episode rounds out another year of the Twincast / Podcast, and we hope it helped you get through a uniquely challenging time. We'll see you around the bend in 2021 and hope you have a safe, happy and healthy new year!

Twincast / Podcast Episode #266 “Buzzworthiness”

Date: Sunday, December 20th 2020 10:38am CST
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Posted by: ScottyP

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Another day, another Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast with host Scotty P being joined by Counterpunch and Rotorstorm to look at the latest in Transformers stuff. That's right, stuff! Bumblebee toys, Headmasters, model kits, the Netflix show, comic books, non-transforming figures and even videogames comprise the content in a multifaceted couple hours of nonstop Transformers talking action. Batteries are not required, unless you're listening on noise-cancelling headphones in which case they might be, only for you.

Episode #266 “Buzzworthiness” 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 see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• The out of nowhere Buzzworthy Bumblebee, now featuring less Bumblebee.
  
  
  
  
• Counterpunch helps us figure out what's up with the next round of Walmart Titans Return Headmasters redecos in "vintage" G1 style packaging.
  
• Earthrise is almost here and Scotty P reminds us why expectations for something set on Earth are kind of oblivious.
  
• Is this new Flame Toys Rodimus model kit looking at Agustin Padilla's MTMTE art, Phil Jimenez's stuff for Dark Cybertron, or none of the above?
  
  
  
  
• Told you they were Mega SCF reborn.
  
• Cyberverse Deluxe figures continue and at least one of us is pleased.
  
  
  
  
• IDW's Transformers #25 - caution, spoilers within - but it looks like most of you stopped reading anyway.
  
  
  
  
• Scotty provides brief thoughts on the Transformers: Battlegrounds videogame released a couple months back.
  
• Bragging Rights take us to the end of another episode and one step closer to the end of another podcast year.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #265 "The Dracodon Equation"

Date: Monday, December 7th 2020 10:28am CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: xRotorstormx

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back with your host ScottyP along with Cobotron, Counterpunch and xRotorstormx as they discuss the latest news, rumors and reveals! Fossilize your life as we dive into the past, present and future of Transformers with looks at recent toys we own, those we will own, and those we may own later on if some rumors are true.

Episode #265 “The Dracodon Equation” 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 see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• Wave #2 of Kingdom has been revealed with the likes of Airazor, Dinobot, Ultra Magnus, Huffer, Inferno and a new fossilizer named Ractonite. We also see Megatron and Starscream as the next addition to the Core class.
  
  
  
  
• Rumors have surfaced of the potential characters that we may see in waves 3 and 4 of Kingdom..
  
  
  
  
• Next up, we have some neat Super7 ReAction exclusives that were released on Black Friday.
  
  
  
  
• With the classic Headmasters making their way back to store shelves, we finally get to see comparison shots between the Walmart reissues and their Titans Return / Legends counterparts.
  
  
  
  
• Wave 2 Voyagers from the Netflix series have recently been spotted on store shelves.
  
  
  
  
• Thanks to Walmart, we also have confirmation that the remaining Headmasters Highbrow, Weirdwolf and Skullcruncher will also be reissued.
  
  
  
• Next, it was announced that Netflix's War for Cybertron: Earthrise will be debuting on December 30th.
  
  
  
• For those of you who enjoy the music of Stan Bush, he recently (11/20/2020) released a new album, titled Dare to Dream. Pick up a physical copy or digital download today!
  
  
  
• We wrap up this episode with another round of bragging rights.
  
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #264 “Kingdom Come”

Date: Sunday, November 22nd 2020 9:54pm CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back as our host ScottyP along with miscreants Megatronus, Mr. Starscream, Rotorostorm, Counterpunch, and Seibertron himself stumble their way through the Transformers news of the day - including some new Fan Friday reveals, upcoming Kingdom toys, and lots of futile Black Friday hopes.

Episode #264 “Kingdom Come” 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 see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• A few Hasbro Fan Friday reveals have hit the Transformers-sphere, including Afterlife Ectotron, and Studio Series Cybertronian Bumblebee... but the real star, of course, is Dino! We discuss the import, or lack thereof.
  
  
  
  
• Seibertron breaks his embargo - he received wave 1 of Kingdom early (and legally) and is ready to show us the down and dirty in-hand photos. Hype & anticipation await.
  
  
  
  
• The last Galactic Odyssey set is up for preorder on Amazon: Botropolis Rescue Mission. Meant to integrate with Earthrise Skylynx, the Twincast reception is decidedly mixed.
  
  
  
  
• The next Transformers Collaborative project is up for preorder: Ultimate X-Panse. Jokes about naming conventions and pants aside, the Twincast struggles to place this X-Men crossover in the context of previous Collaborative releases.
  
  
  
  
• As is tradition for the show just before Thanksgiving, we share our "Black Friday-ish Kind-of-weekend-but-really-all-week-now" wish list. Some is realistic, others totally dumb. We're in for a good time either way.
  
  
  
  
• We close out this episode with an entertaining round of bragging rights. Enjoy!
  
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #263 “Liquid Electrum”

Date: Sunday, November 8th 2020 11:02am CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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Summer may be long gone, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is still turning up the heat and grabbing its towel to go take a dip in the swimmin' hole that charges your circuits and makes you look like a Lucky Draw. Join host Scotty P as he dives in to talk Transformers with Cobotron, Megatronus, Mr. Starscream, Rotorstorm and Seibertron on a jam-packed episode.

Episode #263 “Liquid Electrum” 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 see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• Movie entries for Studio Series live on with the reveal of the Bumblebee movie version of Starscream, proving our point from last time.
  
  
  
  
• Another chance to pick up the Golden Lagoon redecos is here as we ponder how and why these are being re-released now.
  
  
  
  
• A deluge of recent Generations releases means we take time to sit back and chat about a slew of new robots, including Runamuck, Trailbreaker, Fasttrack, Sunstreaker, Tigertrack, Ironhide and many more.
  
  
  
• Rumors continue to appear for possible redecos in the Kingdom lineup, with some sounding more plausible than others.
  
• We indulge in a little comics talk with a spoiler-free-ish discussion on Transformers: Galaxies #11 followed by a spoiler-filled dogpiling of the disappointing Transformers '84 #4.
  
  
  
  
• Bragging Rights take us to the end of a long night.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #262 “Generational Taxonomy”

Date: Sunday, October 25th 2020 11:57am CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back as our host ScottyP and chuckleheads Mr. Starscream and Megatronus lark through the latest Transformers news and... manga? Think about packaging, nomenclature and Headmasters while this episode's topics transform from jokes to serious and back again in more new fun Transformers podcast listening for your week.

Episode #262 “Generational Taxonomy” 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 see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• Walmart is getting exclusive redecos of Titans Return Headmasters with G1 style packaging. Intriguing, to say the least - but where do these fit into our collections?
  
  
  
  
• More exclusives on the block: Voyager Thrust and Deluxe Runabout at Target, and Galactic Odyessey Micromasters at Amazon. Who got what, and what's worth the hunt?
  
  
  
  
• Studio Series is looking a bit retro with the '86 Movie subline - but the toys are looking sharp. We discuss screen accuracy, engineering, and whether we finally have a reason to use those backdrops.
  
  
  
  
• We quickly mention the amazing Beast Wars Beast Generations Mook, and the preview pages that touch on the comprehensiveness of this volume.
  
• Itching for Manga? So is the Twincast! ScottyP walks us through Volume 3 and some of the (few, sparing) differentiations from G1. Another excellent read worth the small investment.
  
  
  
  
• We close out this episode with an entertaining round of bragging rights. Enjoy!
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #261 "Ratchets, Tigers and Planes"

Date: Sunday, October 11th 2020 2:14pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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Masterpieces for everyone? It's more likely than you think in the newest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast. Cobotron, Megatronus and Scotty P look at the latest triumvirate of totally tubular Transformers toys from the MP lineup, or at least the newest two and the upcoming third version of Starscream.

Episode #261 “Ratchets, Tigers and Planes" is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

Here's what we talk about in this episode:

• Generations Selects Abominus and Blot's, uh, excitement.
  
• The full reveal of MP-52 Starscream somehow sparks disagreement.
  
  
  
• Some of the latest Generations releases are discussed such as the stellar Quintesson set and the terrible new Arcee.
  
• MP-50 Tigatron maximizes the conversation.
  
  
  
• MPM-11 Ratchet finally stops ruining the episode.
  
• Transformers / Back to the Future fails to live up to the new Pony standard in crossover comics.
  
• Bragging Rights return after their brief one episode hiatus.
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #260 “Pulsecon 2020”

Date: Sunday, September 27th 2020 1:56pm CDT
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Posted by: xRotorstormx

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is pulsing with excitement as your host ScottyP sits down with Mr. Starscream, Megatronus, xRotorstormx, and Seibertron himself to discuss the first ever PulseCon and all the amazing reveals.

Episode #260 “PulseCon 2020” is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• Kingdom reveals were a plenty during the 50 minute toy panel from the Transformers brand team but the first thing we laid our eyes upon was the new Kingdom poster that shows some of our favorite Beast Wars and Generation 1 characters...along with a few surprises!
  
  
  
  
• Earlier in the week, blueprints to a familiar ship were released.
  
  
  
  
• Next, we finally get to see the official reveal for Rattrap, Cheetor, Cyclonus and Megatron and boy, do they look great!
  
  
  
  
• We also got to see the adorable new core class Optimus Prime.
  
  
  
  
• Along with some more in hand shots of Vertebreak, Blackarachnia, Warpath, and Paleotrex.
  
  
  
  
• Just when you thought your quest to collect trading cards was over, Hasbro decided to unveil new "Reveal Your Destiny" Gold Holographic trading cards that will come with all Deluxe, Voyager and Leader class figures.
  
  
  
  
• Transformers Prime is celebrating its 10 year anniversary (wait, what!?) and Hasbro Pulse is giving us two new exclusives to celebrate.
  
  
  
  
• Also revealed during the event were Prime Arcee and Cheetor from the R.E.D. non-transforming figure line.
  
  
  
  
• We also got to see the exclusives for the second *err* I mean third planet from Amazon's Galactic Odyssey called Biosfera.
  
  
  
  
• Hold Up! It's almost 5 pm - PULSECON EXCLUSIVES GO LIVE ANY MINUTE!!! AHHHHH GO, GO, GO!
  
  
• Whew, glad that is over with. Changing gears...It is only fitting that with a new G1 inspired Cyclonus, we get a new Scourge right?
  
  
  
  
• We also get to see some in hand video of the upcoming Studio Series 86 Hot Rod and Kup.
  
  
  
  
• New images of Masterpiece V2 Starscream have been spotted.
  
  
  
  
• As this episode comes to a close, we jump back into PulseCon to chat briefly about Knockout making it into the Transformers Hall of Fame and the Entertainment Panel that brought us the new trailer for the upcoming Earthrise series coming to Netflix.
  
  
  
  
• In closing, Happy 10 Year Anniversary to the Twincast Podcast! Although technically we forgot our own birthday.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #259 “Podcast Convoy”

Date: Sunday, September 13th 2020 11:29am CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back as villains Mr. Starscream, Megatronus, and the nefarious ScottyP vie for control of the galaxy. Will one be mistaken for Needlenose, or will the power of shattered glass send things into an alternate universe where all the latest Transformers news is discussed at length? It's the latter.

Episode #259 “Podcast Convoy” is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• It's the 10th anniversary of Transformers Prime, and a commemorative boxed figure appears to be in the works. But who exactly will be in the box?
  
  
  
  
• The next Titan has been revealed - we think. Hazy images of the Ark are infiltrating the inter-webs, opening up speculation on how this mystery Titan will be executed.
  
  
  
  
• Shattered Glass has entered the main line, with a new Optimus Prime and Ratchet 2pk up for preorder. We nitpick.
  
  
  
  
• Continuing on the redeco train, Cordon & Spinout have been announced in the Generations Selects line, begging the question, will this set beat Sunstreaker to collectors' hands?
  
  
• We take this Diaclone beat to introduce the utterly surprising Diaclone Battle Convoy which looks amazing and a literal ton of fun... for $300. Tough sell for a 7" homage, but the nostalgia will not be denied.
  
  
  
  
• Volcanicus is back, this time as a Takara box set in the Generations Selects line. Takara's version may sport cartoon-accurate decos, but we're just disappointed it's not Dino-pope.
  
  
  
  
• Runabout is not a surprise, but will we see him in Earthrise? We raise questions about how the end of Earthrise and what to expect as we speed full throttle into Kingdom.
  
  
• We briefly touch on comics with Transformers '84 #3 and the entrance of Star Saber, and generally appreciate the fun old school tone of these issues.
  
  
  
  
• We close out this episode with an entertaining round of bragging rights. Enjoy!

Twincast / Podcast Episode #258 “2020: A Space Odyssey”

Date: Tuesday, September 1st 2020 10:32am CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: Tigertrack

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What an exciting time this is for Transformers fans, with a packed few weeks of news and reveals. In response, the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast crew takes a ride on the wheel of fortune to determine cast member topic choices from the multitude available. What does that mean? Tune in to find out as Megatronus takes the driver's seat, spinning the wheel of topic fate for xRotorstormx, Cobotron, and Tigertrack. Destiny awaits!

Episode #258 “2020: A Space Odyssey” is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

•I finally won something! And it was the ability to choose my topic to discuss first, and I picked to dabble into debate about the slew of Generations Selects reveals, preorders, and future.

What would you call our new repaint of Ramjet in tan and brown pixalated camo with the awesome nosecone/cockpit mouth deco? Does G2 Megatron stoke your fire of plastic desire? How about Bugbite, or Black Rorrichi? Are there larger selects offerings on the horizon? Hmmm…



•Next up, on the wheel of fortune topic of choice Is Cobotron, and he wants to discuss the out-of-the-blue pre-order release and announcement of ‘Galactic Odyssey’ Paradron Lifeline and Ratchet two-pack. Fate decrees your wallet will be squirming in the near future as our favorite bots travel amongst 5 planets on their journey to Earth producing exclusives for us to buy.

What exclusives could the other 4 planets hold? Why Amazon, why now? Exclusives seem to be all over the place, BUT how accessible do you feel they are?



•xRotorstormx decides next according to wheel of so many topics still left to choose from and she wants to take the driver's seat and talk about the new spacetruckin' 18-wheeler--- the Netflix Spoiler Pack #2 — Nemesis Prime with trailer and red Slitherfang set.

Is it better than the Ultra Magnus wave 1 spoiler pack? What does it spoil? Does this fulfill people’s domestic need for the Nemesis Prime repaint that they may not have gotten via Takara Tomy mall? Thank Primus there are more energon cubes to mine.



•Megatronus chose our last topic of the show… the ever important War for Cybertron KINGDOM early version toy leaks that have been free flowing over the last week.

SPOILERS. If you don’t want to hear about it, maybe skip this topic…



•We end the show with some bragging rights, which lead to discussion of Earthrise Sky Lynx, Earthrise Scorponok, and the recently-released Target exclusive MPM Starscream among other TF toys.