Episode 94 – Marvel UK #96-104

October 5, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

Before Optimus Prime & Megatron died in the Marvel UK run, they gave them both one great adventure to bridge the gaps between the Marvel US issues. Optimus will get stalked by the Predacons! Megatron will end up back on Cybertron! And Galvatron and Ultra Magnus will come back to Earth! How does this all shake out? Find out right now!

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Episode 93 – Marvel Comics Issues #28-31

September 28, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

Returning to the Marvel US comics for the first time in a while, we catch up with Blaster and Goldbug as they encounter The Mechanic, Decepticon Triple Changers, Scraplets, and more! Plus, The Salty Seaman takes us on a ride through the Car Wash of Doom!
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Episode 92 – 1987 Toy Line: Autobots

September 21, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

The Transformers toy line saw a dramatic shift in 1987, with a number of gimmicks and play features brought on to breathe new life into the brand. We’ll break down 1987’s Autobots, their features and play patterns and listen in on the commercials that tried to sell them to the world.

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Episode 91 – 1987

September 14, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

It is the year 1987. Transformers transitioned into a new phase in its history as the TV show came to an end and the world began to move on from the brand. We’ll set the stage for what the world was like in 1987 by looking at moments in history, sports, and entertainment.

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Episode 90 – The Legacy of 1986

September 7, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

Wrapping up our long tour through the year 1986, Ant reflects on the importance of the year that brought us many standout characters and of course, Transformers: the Movie.

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Episode 89 – Transformers: the Movie – Draft Scripts

August 31, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

In this episode, we take a deep dive into a set of early drafts of the Transformers: the Movie script by Ron Friedman. What made it into the final film? And more importantly, what was cut out? Do you know about the Anibots, Dragon Beast, or Ingestor? You will after listening to this episode!

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Episode 88 – G1 Season 3 Episodes 26-28

August 3, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

Wrapping up Season 3 for 1986, we take a look at 3 more episodes of the original Transformers cartoon. From the amazing animation of “Call of the Primitives,” to the sci-fi world building of “The Face of Nijika,” to Rodimus Prime’s spiritual journey in “The Burden Hardest to Bear.” Plus, we’ll take a dive into a new feature in season 3 cartoons, “The Secret Files of Teletraan II”

With guest appearances from Gabriel Owens, a.k.a. The Salty Seaman, and Brian Kilby of Radio Free Cybertron.

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TFU News and Views 39 – Netflix Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege Review

July 27, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

The new Transformers series from Netflix drops on July 30th, 2020! Get your inside look into the show and what to expect in this review. The first half or so is a NON-SPOILER review of the series, before we get into some SPOILER details. But don’t worry, I’ll give you plenty of time to punch out before that. If you’re curious about the show, you do not want to miss this episode!

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News and Views 0038 – The Future of Transformers Collaborative

July 22, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

The 2020 Transformers Collaborative figures have left many fans happy, sad, excited, and confused for a number of reasons. In this episode we break down just what happened with the TF Collaborative Back to the Future and Top Gun figures and examine what the future may hold for the line after Gigawatt and Maverick.

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Episode 87 – 1986 South American Toylines

July 20, 2020Uncategorizedtfuinfo

With some of the wildest color schemes and rarest figures, we head to Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, and Peru to check out South American Transformers toys. Just how many different versions of Bumblebee were available? What is Optimus vs. Malignus? And just how do you say, “Jipe?”