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Starcom — A Quiet Classic of 1980s Toy Design
Season 1 Episode 48
Among the many oft-forgotten toy lines of the 1980s, Starcom holds a special place in the hearts of many collectors — and for good reason.
In this epi…
3 years, 7 months ago
Diaclone Car Robots — Where Transformers Began
Season 1 Episode 47
We’re going back to where it all began, exploring the pre-Transformers era through the Diaclone Car Robots sub-line.
In this episode, the team take a …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Best Transformers Toys of 2022
Season 1 Episode 46
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take stock and reflect on some of the standout Transformers toys we picked up over the past twelve months.…
3 years, 8 months ago
Transformers Controversial Opinions Vol. 3
Season 1 Episode 45
It’s time to court controversy once again, as the team return for a third round of discussion around some of the most hotly-debated topics in Transfo…
3 years, 9 months ago
Transformers Retools — When Small Changes Make a Big Difference
Season 1 Episode 44
Sometimes, all a good Transformers toy design needs is a few thoughtful tweaks to become something truly special.
In this episode, the team discuss so…
3 years, 9 months ago
Transformers Hidden Gems Vol. 1
Season 1 Episode 43
This episode is all about Transformers ‘hidden gems’ — toys that we adore in our collections, but which never quite seem to receive the recognition t…
3 years, 10 months ago
Transformers Mailaways — Anticipation, Exclusivity, and Memory
Season 1 Episode 42
The Transformers franchise has a long and varied history with mailaway items, stretching back to the earliest days of the brand with releases like th…
3 years, 10 months ago
Transformers 1986: The Toys Beyond the Movie
Season 1 Episode 41
1986 is one of the most memorable years in Transformers history, but it’s not just the headline movie releases that deserve attention.
In this episode…
3 years, 10 months ago
Transformers Beast Machines: A Supreme Reappraisal
Season 1 Episode 40
Even decades on, Beast Machines remains one of the most polarising chapters in Transformers history, inspiring a level of debate and disagreement tha…
3 years, 11 months ago
Transformers G1 Sixcombiners: Micromasters That Combine
Season 1 Episode 39
Micromasters are one of the most celebrated parts of the Generation 1 Transformers line, delivering classic robots in disguise fun in miniature form.…
3 years, 11 months ago