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Twincast / Podcast Episode #299 "Gigalonian Nights"

Date: Sunday, May 1st 2022 1:31pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back again to talk about, you guessed it, Transformers. Join illustrious host ScottyP and miscreants Mr. Starscream and Megatronus as we discuss how our worlds are in danger! However, there's no Cyber Planet Key to be found, so it seems we're up the creek.

Episode #299 “Gigalonian Nights” 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:

• We've known about his through grainy leaks, but the big guy has been revealed, and Cybertron Metroplex is looking play-tastic.
  
  
  
  
• Another big 'un has been revealed, and Movie Masterpiece MPM-13 Blackout is looking mighty nice indeed. Don't forget Black Zara... err, Scorponok.
  
  
  
  
• Redecos in all shades of the rainbow are hitting our light receptors, most notably Generations Selects Cyclonus - we also give brief mention to Wrecker Twintwist, toy deco Dinobot, and Scorponok & Parasite.
  
  
  
  
• A Hasbro roundtable discussion addresses fan concerns, such as why Earthrise Soundwave won't be re-released in a while, and whether Legacy Menasor is backwards compatible with Combiner Wars.
  
  
  
  
• Time for listener questions. D-Maximal Primal asks: "You get 1 combiner character post-turn of the century to get a perfect update... Who would it be?" Good work, slacker.
  
  
• Aaarnhide19 asks: "Do any of you miss the modern update being a new design that stays true to the character and not a 1 to 1 approximation of the cartoon as it has largely been since Siege?" A lot to process here.
  
  
• LunarBolt1984 asks: "What are your thoughts on Hasbro doing some Transformers and Visionaries crossover figures?" Shut it down. "If Hasbro does decide to permanently update the G1 Soundwave/Blaster design... what would be a suitable alt mode?" Hmm. "What do you think of the term "Geewun"?" Hate it.
  
  
• We wrap up with a round of bragging rights.
  
  

Video Giving Us a Better Look at Transformers MPM-13 Blackout

Date: Thursday, April 21st 2022 12:33am CDT
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Digital Media News
Posted by: william-james88 | Credit(s): Cybertron 21 and Hasbro Asia

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Transformers MPM Blackout was revealed to China today and since both this release and the SS release represent the same character, it was not obvious to see how much of an improvement this masterpiece release was over the standard leader class figure. Well, Hasbro released a video that gives us a better look at the figure. Now we see many new details, like how the rotor weapon actually combines with the main rotor is super cool. This is the only screen accurate take of that weapon we've gotten on a Blackout figure. We also see that the lower windows on the cockpit actually fold away for bot mode and he finally has the chest gun. Also the alt mode is entirely paneled, meaning the alt mode looks perfect at every angle.

Info on the price is all over the place with a range of around $150-$250, so we'll wait until an official statement from Hasbro to western fans. Enjoy the video and stills below.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #298 "The Revenge of Auggie Cahnay"

Date: Monday, April 18th 2022 5:13pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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Fire up your motors as the Twincast / Podcast from Seibertron.com brings its audio masters into your ears to take a look at the new Legacy toys, the new-new Legacy toys, and a healthy round of listener questions. Host Scotty P selects the wrong microphone channel and is joined by xRotorstormx for an Easter Sunday special that is, we promise this time, all about the Transformers.

Episode #298 “The Revenge of Auggie Cahnay” 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 next big batch of upcoming Legacy toys was revealed last week during Hasbro's Fan First fTuesday livestream, so we talk about those
  
• Shattered Glass is continuing and we almost forgot already, but that's not its fault
• Legacy's first wave is out now too and we have most of them. We don't have Laser Optimus Prime yet, so you can be like us and live vicariously through Seibertron's excellent galleries of the toy
  
• On the heels of a recently shared Hasbro memo from way back in 1986, we address Black Bumblebee's listener question on the matter.
• Hydrargyrus takes us further in to listener questions, starting with a pair about alt modes we'd like to see more of
  
• We answer more of Hydrargyrus' questions, this time about toys that really surprised us in a good way, then we talk about things that baffled us
• Bragging Rights finish up another episode

Twincast / Podcast Episode #297 "Bragging Rights"

Date: Friday, April 1st 2022 6:53pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back again to talk about, you guessed it, Transformers. Join Megatronus, RodimusConvoy13, and D-Maximal-Primal as we get discuss our latest Transformers-related acquisition for your pleasure.

Episode #297 “Bragging Rights” 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:

• Studio Series Sludge is back in the news with some very excellent box art.
  
  
  
  
• More pictures of Legacy Blitzwing are making the crew sweat... and don't forget that booty.
  
  
  
  
• Legacy Metroplex has a hefty price tag that's making the crew sweat in a different way.
  
  
  
  
• Rise of the Beasts Offroad Bee is revealed, an Incan-style carving promo is making its way into the universe, and Stephen Spielberg for the LOL.
  
  
  
  
• We wrap up with a round of bragging rights.
  
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #296 "Gorilla Warfare"

Date: Monday, March 21st 2022 7:39pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back again to talk about, you guessed it, Transformers. Join ScottyP, Megatronus, and xRotorstormx as we get discuss the latest news and answer more listener questions.

Episode #296 “Gorilla Warfare” 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:

• Images for a Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal toy give us a peak into the movie character's design - but will it stay that way? The cast has their doubts.
  
  
  
  
• Funko is getting into the NFT game with POP! toys, and we find the whole ordeal exhausting. We speak about NFTs at some length in Episode 275, and our views have not changed much since then.
  
  
  
  
• According to Twitter, FJ DeSanto and team pitched a cartoon for Transformers Legacy to Netflix. Netflix passed. Praise Primus.
  
• Studio Series toys from the 2018 Bumblebee Movie are out about town, and ScottyP scooped up a few to rave reviews. Things are looking up.
  
  
  
  
• meanguns, asks: "I'm not going to buy them, you're not going to buy them; what's the 'best case scenario' for the TF micro machines sets?" A bit presumptuous aren't we?
  
• meanguns also asks: "My Core Ravage will not become a box and my SG Blurr is... loose... What is your worst off the shelf experience?"
  
• RotorstormNZ asks: "With IDW not renewing their licence for TF comics, what will happen to the digital copies folks like me have purchased over the years?" Take it away, ScottyP...
  
• We wrap up with a round of bragging rights. What did everyone get since last time?
  
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #295 "Fan Mail Rumble"

Date: Monday, February 28th 2022 5:07pm CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is a Transformers podcast, and boy are you going to get some Transformers. Join ScottyP, Megatronus, Mr. Starscream, and a special appearance by Seibertron himself as we get discuss the latest news and answer more listener questions.

Episode #295 “Fan Mail Rumble” 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 latest Transformers Collaborative project is revealed: a G.I. Joe mashup pairing Megatron as a transforming H.I.S.S. tank with Cobra femme fatale Baroness. We get down to the figure, the packaging, and that big price tag.
  
  
  
  
• Transformers will appear in two new animated iterations: BotBots on Netflix, and EarthSpark on Nickelodeon. We can't quite say we understand either of them, but it's always good to see more content on the horizon.
  
  
  
  
• Speaking of content, an intriguing new comic mini series has been announced: Last Bot Standing. Coming from the imagination of Nick Roche with art by E.J. Su, is this a comic the Twincast can get excited about?
  
  
  
  
• D-Maximal_Primal, the slacker of too many questions, asks: "Should we ever get a studio series TLK Infernocus, what would be the best way to make him?" Megatronus answers a different question.
  
  
• Otaku-mus Prime asks: "When ordering online, what imperfections on your figure and/or packaging are tolerable and what imperfections absolutely result in a replacement/return?" This triggers a much deeper conversation.
  
  
• meanguns asks: "I had a couple too many on Friday, and I'm now the owner of Masterpieces Exhaust & Acid Storm... Has anyone on the panel made some "accidental" purchases?" As a matter of fact...
  
  
• We wrap up with a round of bragging rights. What did everyone get since last time?
  
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #294 "Fan Mail Frenzy"

Date: Sunday, February 13th 2022 1:02pm CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: ScottyP

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The listeners of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast get full marks, an A+ for completing their homework assignment and submitting more questions than we could even get around to! Scotty P, Megatronus and Mr. Starscream tackle a fun gauntlet of questions while also leaving some time to look at the latest from Hasbro shown during their most recent Fan First Friday event.

Episode #294 “Fan Mail Frenzy” 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:

• Question time starts with meanguns asking us about advertising
  
• Triklops brings us a question about Lucky Draw toys that we may or may not remember to answer in its entirety
• We take a sampling of D-Maximal_Primal's large list to chat about spooky ghosts and Shattered Glass
  
• The listener questions conclude with Mr. Micromaster asking about combiner preferences
• No one is surprised by more Premium Finish
• The crew dives in to the meaty parts of Hasbro's latest Fan First Friday, mostly Sludge
  
• Quick thoughts about Cybershark and Victory Saber packaging
• Bragging Rights take us away as usual

New Transformers Sleep Story Launches on Calm

Date: Thursday, February 3rd 2022 7:18pm CST
Categories: Press Releases, Digital Media News
Posted by: D-Maximal_Primal | Credit(s): Hasbro

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Calm debuts an all-new TRANSFORMERS Sleep Story for kids and adults alike, featuring Peter Cullen as the legendary voice of OPTIMUS PRIME



This week, TRANSFORMERS launches into a new medium, inviting kids and adults to experience an original Sleep Story with Calm, the leading mental wellness brand with the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation. Available now, Peter Cullen returns to voice OPTIMUS PRIME in a relaxing Sleep Story, History of the Transformers. 
This never-before-heard TRANSFORMERS story tells the history of the Autobots and Decepticons, taking listeners deeper into the MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE themes of the iconic franchise, exploring bravery, leadership, friendship and STEM. "I am pleased to be bringing TRANSFORMERS to Calm Kids through an imaginative and adventurous bedtime story," said Peter Cullen. "I hope through this story that families and kids can get the sleep they need to conquer their days."
With sleep loss and sleep disorders more prevalent than ever, Calm helps listeners in over 190 countries manage stress, sleep better and live a happier, healthier life. In 2021, the app launched Calm Kids, a vertical of mental wellness content for kids and families. The TRANSFORMERS Calm Sleep Story will be available exclusively on Calm in the "Sleep" and "Kids" sections of the app.
Click here to discover the TRANSFORMERS Calm Sleep Story
Look out for an upcoming TRANSFORMERS themed Calm Meditation, narrated by Peter Cullen, launching on the app later this year.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #293 "License to Thrill"

Date: Sunday, January 30th 2022 11:23am CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back in your feeds with an allegedly short episode that stretches into infinity, or at least into the typical length for this podcast. Listen in as ScottyP and Megatronus do their thing with Transformers news.

Episode #293 “License to Thrill” 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:

• After some irreverent small talk, we dive in earnest into Daikron, AKA Diaclone Ironhide, and the amazing packaging upgrade to Legacy's Generations Selects line.
  
  
  
  
• Speaking of Legacy, new core class figures have been revealed: Iguanus and Skywarp. While Skywarp's lack of ion blasters give us pause, there is no resisting the near perfect, threading-the-Pretenders-needle execution of Iguanus.
  
  
  
  
• The rumors have become reality as IDW is reported to lose the Transformers license at the end of the calendar year. We speculate on the remaining releases and how to transition to the new license holder.
  
  
  
  
• Rise of the Beasts the movie, delayed? Well that's not going to stop Rise of the Beasts toys from hitting shelves in Q2 of this year. How will these toys fair without media support? Not great.
  
• We have a Rise of the Beasts-related listener question from meanguns: "Everyone give a realistic prediction and a bold/ridiculous prediction." Well... you asked for it.
  
  
  
  
• Next we speak to the rollout of Legacy, the appearance of the line at French retail, and whether there's been a shift in approach given supply chain constraints and container allocations, or if it's just all in our heads.
  
• We wrap up with a round of bragging rights. Megatronus couldn't find an image of the really, really, really cool thing ScottyP got, so you'll just have to listen in to find out but he used magic Admin powers to edit this post to add it in. Cool!
  
  

Twincast / Podcast Episode #292 "Planet of Junk"

Date: Tuesday, January 18th 2022 3:42pm CST
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: megatronus

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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back in your feeds with chatter from real people - or maybe we're just constructs in the Matrix. Listen in as ScottyP, Mr. Starscream, and Megatronus dive head first into Transformers news you can use.

Episode #292 “Planet of Junk” 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:

• We kick off our show with the latest redeco this side of Quintessa: Studio Series Junkyard. As we struggle to come up with the rest of the Junkion cast, we ask: do you watch TV?
  
  
  
  
• Next up is dad's exo-suit - he told me all about it. Spike looks promising and we look forward to the inevitable, no-way-it's-not-going-to happen Daniel version. Also, Generations Selects Beast Wars Sandstorm is a thing - meh.
  
• Now for something completely different: the reveal of MPG-02 Masterpiece Trainbot Getsuei. The attractive bot mode and prospect of completing the team sooner rather than later has us excited. Not to mention the display options.
  
  
  
  
• Micro Machines: can't live with them, can't figure out what these random piles of vehicles are all about. Have we come full circle on Micro Masters at this point?
  
• Images of Transformers Legacy's Deluxe Dragstrip has the fandom in a tizzy. Namely, the way it appears this figure forms Menasor's arm: by separating. To which the Twincast replies: what did you expect? Get over it. Sorry not sorry.
  
  
  
  
• We answer two questions from Seibertron community member rocket7559: "how do y'all feel about 3rd party add ons for your hasbro produced transformers?" and "how do y'all collect and why?"
  
• Next, we play a game suggested by Seibertron community member meanguns, where the cast decides what we'd have (f)un with / keep in (m)y collection/ or (k)ill. We wrap up with a universal bragging right that has us unexpectedly pleased.