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On the heels of the newest reveals, four Earthlings rise to discuss all things New York Comic Con 2019. Join Megatronus in a chat with Hasbro's John Warden for an overview of everything Earthrise, then stay tuned for host ScottyP alongside Counterpunch, xRotorstormx and Cobotron as they confabulate on the coming future of Transformers.
Any Con is an exciting time for Transformers fans, but it would seem NYCC has become our window into the coming year and all that the newest lines will have to offer.
Here's what the Twincast spied through that window:
Megatronus chats with Hasbro's John Warden on the NYCC show floor for a fantastic overview of Earthrise and what fans have to look forward to in this upcoming lineup.
The first thing the regulars did NOT discuss was Haslab Unicron! More on that another time.
We dive right in to the Con reveals with our first look at The War for Cybertron: Earthrise. Who's ready to do it all over again, and who has their reservations?
"There is a theory called, The Mobius. A twist in the fabric of space.
Where time becomes a loop. - Lt. Worf
Next we take a look at Cyberverse. Will the new Deluxe Class (or is it Warrior?) boasting higher complexity and more articulation draw in the Generations crowd to this perceived "kiddie" line?
Vitamin Bee Complex
We also wonder how many Cyberlicks it will take to get to the Energon center of Maccadams Pop?
This round's on me!
We close out the 'cast by analyzing battle strategies with the introduction of the new faction, Mercenaries to the Transformers Trading Card Game. Did Cobotron just find new friends to play this table slapper of game with?
If you don't get it the first time, back up, Detritus again
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It's time again for a fanciful trio of Transformers enthusiasts to blast a Twincast Podcast for our listeners! Join our host ScottyP, as well as Megatronus and newly minted regular cast member Cobotron as they jam to the most recent Transformers news and more.
There are some juicy rumors being bandied about anticipating War for Cybertron Wheeljack, Hoist, and more. Cliffjumper before Bumblebee? That’s giving me the vapors.
We take a crack at IDW’s Transformers: Galaxies #1 (preview ]here) and have good things to say because it’s good. Real good. In fact, we recommend checking out episode 229 for an interview with the writer and artist Tyler Bleszinski and Livio Ramonedelli to get an inside glimpse of how this gem came to be.
At long last, our Classics retrospective continues with Universe 2.0. Learn the highlights, lowlights, and what’s held up over time.
…also, did I mention our general enthusiasm for Ultra Class? We miss Ultra Class. Next time on the Classics retrospective: we complete the bridge towards Generations.
We end the show like we always do - with a round of healthy bragging rights. What have we acquired since the last show? Some big and interesting things, to be sure…
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While it seems Season 3 of The Toys that Made Us may still be a bit off in the distance, we will be getting a Blu-ray release of all 8 episodes (S1 &2) in just a couple of weeks. It will be released on October first and some of the bonus content appears to be Transformers focused, as you can see below. You can preorder on Amazon.com. The Blu Ray is $26.99 USD and comes with a limited collectible in the form of the logo. We thank fellow Seibertronian O.Supreme for letting us know of this.
Here are the list of extras:
Featurettes
Featurette with Show Creator Brian Volk-Weiss
Barbie 80’s Marketing
More Stores That Made Us: GI Joe the Story of COBRA
More Stores That Made Us: Us Selling the Show
Jim Swearingen Extended Interview Peter Cullen Extended Interview
Todd McFarlane on LEGO
Todd McFarlane on Star Trek Hideki Yoke/Takara Tour
+9 Deleted Scenes
Thanks to Seibertronian xRotorstormx, we have news of an article which is of interest. In a recent Goldman Sachs conference in New York, Brian Goldner, Hasbro CEO had plenty to be excited about. This year so far, Hasbro stock is up 45%, and a large part of that is due to the strong performance of the Transformers brand, among others.
Hasbro has also been busy acquiring Canadian media company Entertainment One, which gives them ownership of Peppa Pig and PJ Masks, and a bigger presence in the preschool market, which Rescue Bots is aimed at.
"Kids are increasingly engaged with characters and story," Goldner said, talking about the need for Hasbro to own the rights to top media brands.
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Speaking of top media brands, Hasbro's acquisition of eOne means that they now own the music catalogs of Death Row records, Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg among that label's most famous artists. Might we see a collaboration between them? A Snoop Doggimus Prime redeco of MP-10, anyone?
One other interesting point of interest is Hasbro's increasing business with retailers after the demise of Toys R Us. This would explain the increasing number of Amazon exclusives (Greenlight, Siege multipacks), Target exclusives (Rainmaker trio, Battle Damaged Studio Series Megatron), and Walmart (35th Anniversary Siege figures, Vintage G1 reissues), where exclusives were regularly sold via the defunct toy retailer.
Check out the full article here, and let us know what you think of Hasbro's news. As always, if you have any Transformers related news, please let us know!
Welcome to the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast Episode Number 230, where Primes abound and ghosts are haunting. Join your host ScottyP as he welcomes xRotorstormx and D-Maximal_Primal for a discussion that delves into the depths of 3 Convoys (or Optimus Primes), some Generations Selects, and some more G2 goodness. Are you ready to dive into the Opti-verse?
We start off with some opening thoughts from ScottyP who has the new MP-44 Optimus Prime in-hand.
Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost (Actual cost between $300 and $450)
Next up, we delve into the War Stories from the San Diego Comic Con exclusive hunting session. One member suffered a particularly bad sense of luck.
We ain't afraid of no ghost, but we are afraid of 60-second availability
Exclusives segue into some Generations selects talk, where we talk the awesome paint on Nightbird, the sheer doofy fun of Zetar, and the camera package of Refraktor.
We check in on Cyberverse season 2 as it kicks off, with some heavily spoilerific talk about the first 2 episodes. You can watch the first episode here.
Story time with ScottyP continues with the next Bio from the Grandreams Generation 2 Annual
We also throw in some talk about the newly revealed Masterpiece Burning Convoy, and what we think of this clear candy Convoy.
Flaming Munky!
We wrap up the episode in our typical fashion: Bragging Rights, complete with some Diakron.
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Date: Thursday, August 29th 2019 8:16pm CDT Categories:Toy News, Digital Media News Posted by:Bounti76 | Credit(s): Transformers YouTube Official Channel
Were you a fan of the stop-motion videos that Hasbro Taiwan put out earlier this year, featuring the War for Cybertron: Siege line? Here's another gem from the official YouTube account of the Transformers brand, showcasing Optimus Prime, Hound, and especially, Six Gun, as a Weaponizer, combining with Optimus.
While these do showcase figures that have been out for some time, the video is beautifully done, with great animation and awesome 80s laser sound effects.
Would you like to see more of this style of animation to advertise the figures and play systems, or do you just think they're fun videos? Let us know below!
Seibertron.com is excited to share our conversations with the creators of the soon-to-be-released Transformers: Galaxies "Constructicons Rising", Tyler Bleszinski and Livio Ramonedelli! Tyler is the writer of the first arc in the series about the fan-favorite Constructicons and Livio is the talented artist paired with Tyler to bring these massively popular characters to life.
Join introspective podcast host ScottyP along with Transformers super-SUPER fan Seibertron and the other yellow Lamborghini Tigertrack as we voice Transformers love and nerd out over growing up Transformers in the middle of the discussion of this new anthology series.
Episode #229 "Transformers Galaxies Constructicons Rising Interview" 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.
Topics in the podcast, more specifically, what do we discuss with these two creative types as we have their ear? Here's some highlights without giving too much away!
*Why the Constructicons? Tyler gives us his reasoning and shares about the history of his love of Transformers and Livio talks Devastator! Who's the favorite? What other characters are in the story (that you might tease)? What character might not be in the story?
*What's the creative process been like for you? How much is HASBRO involved? How are Livio's visuals influenced...story setting, expectations of HASBRO, or free rein?
*Livio and Tyler address a listener question from Aarnhide19 about combiners..
*The creative duo give their final thougts including how to try to get more new blood interested in the franchise.
Are you stoked to read TRANSFORMERS GALAXIES #1? Me too. Did you see the covers and preview pages that were in the news earlier? Check them out HERE! including the incentive cover that was referenced in the podcast.
Do you want to support more stories and creators like this duo? Try giving Transformers Galaxies a sub at your local comic shop or pick up a copy on the Seibertron eBay Store late September.
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It's time once again time for this trio of Transformers enthusiasts to take to the soundwaves and roll a yahtzee for our listeners! You will definitely pass go and collect $200* when you've heard what our host ScottyP, and his colorful compatriots Megatronus and Tigertrack chew over in the most recent Transformers news bits.
Since we were speaking about Studio Series we thought that we would bring up the new reveals that were held back from SDCC. Here are Hot Rod, Soundwave, Arcee, Chromia, and Elita-1...are you impressed?
Botbots do make there way into the conversation, but not much. When Tigertrack finally gets a Quackles, maybe he can get a $300 accessory to go with it.
Arr, there be Seacons for pre-order now! Gulf and Turtler are on our minds as well as Halfshell (whoops, I called him Hardshell), God Neptune, and Scylla.
How do you think we end the show? With bragging rights of course...
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*DISCLAIMER: Sorry, but you will have no better odds of getting $200 after listening to the show.
Proceed on your way to oblivion with episode 227 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast. Join your host Scotty P as he welcomes Megatronus along with special guests all the way from SDCC, Seibertron and Mr. Starscream before being joined for a last minute visit from xRotorstormx. New Generations Siege product overload accompanies the chaos bringer as the cast breaks down all the latest from the show. Will all these new reveals be your destiny? You'll have to tune in to find out!
Scotty drops a sampling of vintage Japanese micromaster knowledge as we discuss the upcoming Siege Micromaster 10 pack.
Ryan and Paul were lucky enough to be on hand for the IDW panel as they discuss the latest news in the comic world.
Bragging Rights close out the "normal" part of the episode in brave fashion.
The content continues with two interviews from SDCC. Join Seibertron as he chats with the Hasbro Transformers brand team about Unicron and much more.
One interview wasn't enough as Seibertron continues his on-site coverage in a chat with Drew Nolosco from Wizards of the Coast, Brand Manager for the Transformers Trading Card Game.
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Our own fellow Seibertronian ScottyP has discovered seemingly out of what feels like nowhere with no press or fanfare, some previous issues of IDW's new series have received new printings and are available today. He only found out about this through IDW's weekly newsletter. Each cover is modified and is available by clicking either the links or images below.
If any of you rabid readers out there missed out on your first chance now's your time! These have apparently been released as of today so head out to your local comic shop and demand your copy!
Enjoy the reads and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the latest in Transformers news!
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