Episode 006 – While the cartoon show was the most popular incarnation of The Transformers, the robots in disguise were born from the bullpen at Marvel. In this episode, we take a look at the original four-issue limited series, the creators behind the books and the impact these issues had on the future of the fiction and fandom. Anthony breaks down the interesting tidbits from each book while checking in with Radio Free Cybertron host Brian Kilby, Gabriel Owens from The Salty Seaman, Rob London from the Stasis Pod, Transformers comic book artist Dan Khanna, and Yoshi & Charles from Transmissions Podcast.

Want to read along while we talk about these stories? Pick up the special reprinted editions or go digital on Comixology!

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Episode 005 – In this one we delve into the most famous part of Transformers lore, the original cartoon series from Sunbow & Marvel Productions. We tackle the first 5 episodes of the series: the original 3-part mini-series, “More Than Meets the Eye,” as well as the follow up episodes, “Transport to Oblivion,” and “Roll for It.” We’ll hear clips from the episodes, break down the theme music, and explore the careers of the episode writers. Transformers lead designer John Warden chimes in with his recollections on a these episodes and Megatron himself, Frank Welker, talks about the influence these episodes have on his performances in recent years. Lastly, we’ll check in with the gang from Cybertronological to talk about some of the fun insanity in each episode. All that and more, brought to you by the world’s greatest transforming toy archive, TFU.INFO!

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In this episode, we meet the actors from the first season of the original Transformers cartoon and take a look at their inspirations as well as their careers.

Be sure to check out the video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYIVmBliDjk&t=37s

And if you need to pick up the series on DVD, you can do so here: http://amzn.to/2hb0txT

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Transformers University – Episode 003 – We break down the original 1984 toyline; from the pre-Transformers days of Micro Change and Diaclone through the US toy releases of the Minibots, Autobot Cars, Casettes, Decepticon Jets, Soundwave, Megatron and Optimus Prime.

With special contributions by:

Brian Kilby and Don Fergeson of Radio Free Cybertron: http://www.tfradio.net

David Schulz of Gamer Going Grey: http://www.youtube.com/bluestreak7

and Gabe Owens of The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138

Additional links:

Marlboro Wheeljack: http://tfu.info/issue03/Marborojack/index.htm

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Transformers University – Episode 002 – Jim Shooter Interview – presented by TFU.INFO – Anthony sits down with former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter to discuss his role in the creation of the Transformers story. As the head of the Marvel Comics bullpen in the early 1980’s, Shooter was the man responsible for developing the Transformers backstory, as well as G. I. Joe, before assigning them to the writers who would craft the brand and characters. Here, Jim talk about the very beginnings of the Transformers story, as well as the beginning of G.I. Joe, and gives insight into some of the personalities involved with the early issues, such as Bill Mantlo, Bob Budianski, and Frank Springer.

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Transformers University – Episode 001 – 1984 – presented by TFU.INFO – Anthony takes a look at the world through the lens of 1984, the year the Transformers toyline and media blitz were released into the world. He dissects the culture in the USA at the time and critical changes in law and technology which contributed to the popularity of the Transformers.

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