Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/podcast

Play NowThe Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back with Episode 399. The crew starts with a deep dive into the Takara Tomy web comic providing some insights on how G2 Menasor fits into their New Legends line. Age of Primes Commander Class Armada Jetfire, including the Requiem Blaster, then moves the discussion into new toy talk. Studio Series discussion follows, prompted by the launch of new pre-orders for upcoming products in that lineup. Leak lists then get some attention as they always seem to this time of year, with early indicators of what fans and collectors can expect in 2027. Listener questions then start conversation about how Megatron should be handled in any future installments of the live-action movie franchise, before deciding who the most canine Transformer would be that doesn't turn into a dog. "Bragging Rights" then brings this show to a close.

Play NowThe Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast kicks off Episode 398 reviewing the new teaser images of G2 Menasor and MPG Secret Agent Arcee from Takara Tomy. The cast then reviews the Autobot Symbol Optimus Prime, not metaphorically, but the literal Optimus Prime with an Autobot Symbol alt mode. Listener questions then continue the show starting with a prompt for examples where death was handled correctly in the Transformers Universe. The show then returns to lighter topics like new Autobot leader alt modes, head swaps to create new toy characters, and assembling Autobot/Decepticon strike teams. Listener questions finish up on debate if Beast Wars Megatron was an analytical thinker or a goon when choosing an alt mode. The recurring "Bragging Rights" segment then brings an episode to a close.

Play NowEpisode 397 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast begins with the cast providing impressions and their preordering decisions for recent listings including the Collaborative FIFA Optimus Prime, an awkwardly timed patriotic Star Eagle, and the collector-centric Monstructor boxed set. Prompted by the dramatic story events within, a lengthy discussion occurs about Skybound's 30th issue of their Transformers comic book series, leading to criticism about its execution and pacing in the midst of praise for Robert Kirkman's willingness to try something new. This leads to a listener question about the brand's pivot into focusing on its legacy, with the cast providing potentially unpopular suggestions for how to re-boot the franchise in radical new directions. Listener questions about Overgear and triple-changers round the topics out before the episode concludes with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment.

Play NowThe Seibetron.com Twincast / Podcast starts out episode 396 with reaction to the latest list of alleged, not officially revealed Generations toys coming out soon, including Generations Selects releases and an OTFCC 2005 themed Armada Megatron repaint, Megazarak. A lengthy list of listener questions prompt discussion for most of the remainder of the episode, starting out with a three-parter asking the cast what they want to, or hope to, see out of Takara Tomy's Missing Link lineup. Beloved toy-package-only character bios, the upcoming Overgear line, and potentially meta-contextual questions about the Autobot Matrix of Leadership follow. The questions close out with some reflection on how the toys sometimes store their weapons in alternate mode. The recurring "Bragging Rights" segment then closes out the episode in usual fashion.

Play NowEpisode 395 of the Seibertron.com Twincast begins with a review of the New York Toy Fair 2026 Studio Series 86 reveals, with extended conversation on 2 of the 7 reveals: Astrotrain and Kranix - including a listener question on Kranix’s alt-mode. The crew also discusses the TFNY Cyberworld reveals, and the cohesive play pattern across this intriguing kids line. The conversation moves on to Transformers Overgear, the potential addition of Optimus Prime to the previously revealed Ironhide and Blackout, and the design philosophy behind these more realistic mecha-inspired takes on the characters. MPG Blaster and Steeljaw also get airtime, as the next Masterpiece entries raise concerns about the line’s direction. The cast addresses a couple additional listener questions about Combiner team changes and the design of Masterpiece figures’ hands. We close the episode as we always do, with a round of bragging rights, sharing what we acquired since the last episode.

Play NowEpisode 394 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast kicks off with the cast's impressions after the recent reveal of the next two Primes from the Age of the Primes toy line, Liege Maximo and Nexus Prime. Additional discussion is prompted by both the Hasbro livestream of information about the toys, as well as preorder listings for the recently revealed second wave of figures for 2026. The talk then moves toward the "More than Meets the Eye" Collection's battle damaged Optimus Prime and Megatron. Blokees Wheels continue the reveal train before more listener questions roll in, which cover various topics including toys that the crew changed their mind about as time went on. Finally, a condensed "Bragging Rights" brings this episode to a close.

Play NowThe Twincast / Podcast starts out episode 393 with more impressions about the recently announced and revealed Takara Tomy releases, beginning with the upcoming Missing Link Grimlock. Full images of MPG-20 Hot Rod then have the cast questioning the role of "Style Gen" within the Masterpiece lineup. A quick stop at Hasbro's recently posted reissue preorders for Studio Series Hound and Swoop lead in to a lengthy slate of listener questions. The questions start by asking about how many uses the new Seeker mold will see, then jump to other various topics including Nexus Prime, Cybertronian creation myths, super-powered Transformers, and finally, alt-mode re-shells the cast would like to see. After all the questions, the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment brings the episode to a close in usual fashion.

Play NowEpisode 392 brings the Twincast / Podcast into the year 2026. The crew starts with a slew of Hot Rod news discussing the new More than Meets the Eye Studio Series Hot Rod and Takara's teaser reveal of the upcoming MPG-20 Hot Rod. Takara news continues to dominate the conversation with MPMN Sideswipe's red counterpart and Missing Link Grimlock officially announced. An anime inspired repaint of Lio Convoy allows Aaarnhide19 to provide much needed background from Beast Wars II. The team then revisits how wrong they were about 2025, revisiting last years predictions before doing the same for 2026. Each cast member makes one easy prediction and one less-likely prognostication. A listener question then returns the team to Power Core Combiners before "Bragging Rights" brings this episode to a close.

Play Now2025 is almost over and episode 391 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to wrap it up in style. Some late-breaking news comes up first though, with upcoming Generations releases like Swerve, Animated Ratchet and Prime Smokescreen discussed first. The 2025 superlatives start up next, with topics covering what the cast thinks were the best toys of the year plus their sentimental favorites. Outstanding media and licensed products get their time before a pivot to the not so great, with both toys and everything else that was unappreciated under the microscope. The discussion whips around to positivity again with personal highlights of great acquisitions that weren't released in 2025 plus our achievements for the year. With all that wrapped, the episode concludes with a round of the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment.

Play NowEpisode 390 of the Twincast / Podcast returns with your newest helping of Transformers news. Discussion starts with the newest reveal of the upcoming Generations Age of the Primes Commander Class Onslaught and a fully combined Bruticus. After that, the Age of the Primes chat continues with impressions of Deluxe Swindle and "Voyager" Armada Sideways. Toy talk is rounded out with Takara revealing the next "A-Level" Transformers One Orion Pax and Devastation Bumblebee. The team then fields listener questions on repaints and forgotten characters before bragging rights brings this one to a close.

Play NowEpisode 389 of the Twincast / Podcast returns to the year 2005 and finally gets a chance to read and review the cancelled Dreamwave Energon issues 31 and 32. We start with a quick catch up before diving into the cancelled comic that was recently released thanks to TFNation. Media talk continues as we discuss the upcoming Earthspark specials that will wrap up that series on Paramount Plus. G2 Swoop and Sludge continue the trend as the cast discuss these new reveals. NFL x Transformers put a lid on toy talk as we review the new galleries on the site. We ponder on toys that never got their time as on screen characters and even the inverse before bragging rights brings this show to an end.

Play NowEpisode 388 of the Twincast / Podcast is broadcasting some strange signals full of the latest news to keep things up to date. The crew tunes in to the upcoming Stranger Things crossover figure Freakwency with partner robot 8-Trax. We revisit a series of sought after reissues including Predaking, Nemesis, and Breakdown. Blokees finally tempt one Twincaster with their upcoming Blokees Wheels line. Rumors of the demise of Funko are potentially exaggerated and we all play our parts. Will you place bets on the dead pool? Finally, we wrap up some fun listener questions and bragging rights.

Play NowEpisode 387 of the Twincast Podcast begins with the crew discussing the implications of the recently announced animated series adapting Skybound's Energon Universe comics. The focus shifts to toy talk with recent Takara reveals of the Overgear line, more MPM and Missing Link figures. Early images of commander Onslaught are discussed as well as an in-hand look at the upcoming leader Big Convoy. The reveal talk comes to an end with another Timelines samurai box set before answering a listener question regarding Cybertronian career choices. As always, Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

Play NowEpisode 386 of the Twincast / Podcast is checking in with a post-NYCC 2025 update. The crew covers the recent Timelines reveals of Optimus Prime and Starscream and speculates on the future of the line. We also take a look at the upcoming re-release of Studio Series Commander Optimus, this time in Skybound flavor complete with Megatron arm. A discussion of the recent Transformers issue 25 rounds out the news for the week. We wrap up with some listener questions related to crossovers and collecting boundaries, and as usual, some bragging rights.

Play NowEpisode 385 of the Twincast / Podcast is running with a skeleton crew to bring you the latest news. The crew covers the T-Spark Live Stream event and speculates on the future of Sideswipe in the MPMN line. We take a variety of forms to review some early pictures of Amalgamous Prime. MOTU crossovers cross our paths once again. Retro carded Outback and Wheelie tempt us with more challenging future pre-orders. We take a look at some interesting 8bit retro merchandise. Finally, we wrap up with a listener question and some bragging rights.

Play NowEpisode 384 of the Twincast / Podcast is celebrating “Transformers Day” the best and only way, by talking about Transformers. The Studio Series 86 Leader Soundwave kicks off the conversation as this latest iteration brings tapes and price increases with him. Transformers Day reveals continue as titanic posters and a whale of a Shockwave concept reveal dominate the discussion. One listener question about friendships sneaks into the conversation before the Nemesis Prime Hot Wheels Collab returns the cast to toy-talk. Another round of listener questions ranging from mythology to display advice are tackled by the cast. Finally, bragging rights closes the episode.

Play NowEpisode 383 of the Twincast Podcast begins with crew talking all about the recent reveal of the highly anticipated Missing Link Ultra Magnus. The toy talk continues with the Wild King World Dragnus reveal before a brief discussion on overseas shipping interruptions due to tariffs. A broad range of listener questions are tackled including how to differentiate Scourge and Sweeps better, Star Wars and Marvel crossovers, AOTP Baldigus possibilities, and lack of space for cool displays before bragging rights brings the show to a close.

Play NowEpisode 382 of the Twincast / Podcast rolls in with a discussion of the in-hand impressions of Studio Series 86 Megatron. The gang puts their thoughts on the current fan vote on the record by talking about what new alt mode they would like to see for one of the franchise's standard characters, Shockwave. They then explode in Bayverse mayhem with a discussion of the rumored return of Michael Bay to the film franchise. A fan gets a question answered and Counterpunch puts some tough questions to his fellow Twincasters. We wrap up with a round of Bragging Rights including Kuhlio's Missing Link adventure.

Play NowEpisode 381 of the Twincast / Podcast picks up where San Diego Comic Con 2025 left off. Official images and preorders for Takara Tomy's Adamas Machina AMT-02 Predaking kick the discussion off with speculation and impressions abound about the figure's size and appropriateness for different collections. Other new pre-orders are talked about next, specifically the Missing Link Nemesis Prime reveal. The cast then shortly talks about what may come as there is a new leak for a Commander Armada Jetfire, before diving into All Out War in the Skybound Energon Universe. Cyberworld takes over discussion as the cast finally has some exposure to the toys and cartoon. Finally, “Bragging Rights” brings this episode to a close.

Play NowEpisode 380 of the Twincast / Podcast is in the mix with a truckload of SDCC reveals. We look at all the goods from Generations to Studio Series, including long-awaited entries like Sureshot, more of the thirteen Primes like Amalgamous and Quintus, and Movie entries like the Titan Class Grimlock. Next up is an in the know discussion from some Armada biased collectors on the Pulsecon Nemesis Prime. We all share a laugh and head scratch over the MotU crossover figures as well as the much better received Hot Wheels collab. We get old school with a talk on the Retro Carded Seaspray and Brawn. Lastly, we have a bit of fun discussing the large boy himself, Cosmos from the Earthspark line. As always, a round of Bragging Rights wraps up the show with some surprises you won't want to miss.