For our first new full-length episode of 2023, we're going back to where it all began and taking a look at the pre-Transformers era and the Diaclone Car Robots sub-line! These fantastic designs would go on to find new life as robots in disguise but there's still plenty of intrigue to explore from the original line-up of toys, as we shall see. Support the Show.
As the year's end fast approaches, it's time to take stock and be thankful for some of the outstanding new Transformers products we picked up over the last twelve months. Yep, these are our picks for the best toys of the year! Support the Show.
Yes, it's that time again, as the team court controversy for a third round of intense opinions! Up for discussion this time are the meaty topics of non-transforming Transformers toys and the whole debate around 'Masterpiece vs mainline'! Strong opinions incoming. Support the Show.
Sometimes all a good Transformers toy design needs is a few tweaks for it to become truly legendary! Up for discussion today are some of our favourite retooled moulds from over the years, including discussion around what makes a truly successful retooled toy to begin with. Support the Show.
This episode is all about 'hidden gems' - those Transformers toys that we adore in our collection but somehow never seem to get enough recognition in the wider fandom! Here, the team pick out three of their own vintage gems as well as three more modern toys for discussion. Support the Show.
The Transformers franchise has a long history of mailaway items, dating back to the early days of items such as the Omnibots, Reflector and Time Warrior. For this episode, we take a look at some of the most memorable examples from over the years and why they continue to appeal! Support the Show.
1986 is one of the most memorable years in Transformers history, yet it's not just the obvious movie toys that are worth a look! For this episode, we're chatting up the unsung heroes of the year, including Sky Lynx, the Battlechargers, the Triple Changers and more. Support the Show.
Even two decades on, Beast Machines remains one of the single most polarising parts of Transformers history, inspiring a level of general fan ire most other toy lines just can't claim! Our crew varies in terms of their knowledge and appreciation for the 2000 line-up, so today, we're diving on in and seeing just what it's all about. Supreme stuff. Supreme Cheetor / Air Attack Optimus Primal artwork pic c/o: https://www.transformers-universe.com/ Support the Show....
Micromasters are one of the most celebrated parts of the G1 Transformers line, bringing tons of robots in disguise fun in miniature form! So what's even better than lots of little men? How about little men who smush together to become little Big Men? That's essentially what you get with the Micromaster Sixcombiners! Today, the team explore the various releases in this line-up, including the vintage original giftsets all the way through to the modern reissues and Hasbro Universe versions. Support...
As part of 2022's TFNation, the team was delighted to attend a panel with Andy Couzens (formerly Head of Boys Toys for Hasbro Europe), who was heavily involved in developing the European-exclusive era of Transformers from 1991 onwards (known as G1.5 by some). We managed to glean some extra information from Andy following his panel, and here we sit and examine how this fascinating period of the franchise came to be and why it remains so special. Support the Show....
The party's over, it's time to go home... but at least we have a sack full of new toys to help stave off the comedown! Convention season may be at an end, but for this episode, we examine past glories and talk through our finest dealer room hauls from years gone by.... and one or two examples that weren't so glamorous. Support the Show.
Convention season is upon us, so there's no better time to chat about what, for many, is the highlight of the toy collecting year! The guests, the panels, the toys, the dealer rooms, the displays, the cosplay, the artwork, the hangovers... whether you're a seasoned con-goer or someone who has yet to partake, this episode covers it all. Support the Show.
Many people will remember when the Transformers Masterpiece line was at fever pitch between 2011 and 2015, as it seemed that TakaraTomy had a licence to pump out one incredible figure after another. These were largely the work of celebrated toy designer Shogo Hasui, who has since become a bit of a household name in the fandom. Today, we take a look at what can only be described as a golden time in collecting by taking a trip through the Hasui years. Support the Show....
Today we're all about stickers, after a recent request for a Patreon-exclusive chat proved too big to handle in a minisode! We go through the giddy highs and extreme pitfalls of keeping your vintage Transformers stickers looking as presentable as possible... when we can stay on topic, that is. Support the Show.
The Triple Takeover team is often blamed for various indulgent toy purchases on social media but the world's worst kept secret is that we're often self-enabling more than anything else! A lot of that has been re-purchasing toys that we'd previously moved on, for whatever reason at the time, so today we take a look at just why that happens. Support the Show.
Wherever there's an Optimus Prime, you can expect a Nemesis not far behind! With the inevitable Legacy Black Convoy now having been glimpsed online, we take a peek at the history behind this longstanding series of robot repaints and answer the immortal question, "Does it come in black?" Support the Show.
In our second non-Transformers episode, the team do a deep dive into TakaraTomy's new Diaclone line as we explore just what makes these gorgeous high-end toys so alluring. Don't call it a reboot! WARNING: the enablement is hard with this one. Support the Show.
The Triple Takeover team may be getting older but at least we're amassing more robots! With a round of birthdays having just passed, we take a look at some of the Transformers-related presents we've received... which inevitably leads on to all kinds of other topics! This one may be a bit self-indulgent but it's our birthday so we'll rant if we want to. Support the Show.
Transformers: Energon was released to coincide with the brand's 20th anniversary in 2004, so unsurprisingly contained a large number of homages to the early days of the robots in disguise. Here we explore some of those in a chat that began life as a Patreon-exclusive minisode, but quickly spiralled into something more! Support the Show.
The team are tackling one of the biggest stains on the world of toy collecting - the horrible case of discoloured plastic! Though commonly thought of as an 'old toy problem', there have been an unfortunate number of new cases come to light recently. What causes it and what makes it so heinous? And is there a fix? Let's find out today. Support the Show.
The Triple Takeover team are going a bit highbrow and brainstorming what makes a good head sculpt such an integral part of any Transformers toy. Take a tour through some personal favourite examples and some hardheaded opinions on the way! Support the Show.
The Triple Takeover team is proud to present our one-year anniversary episode! To celebrate, we're diving into a topic we've been teasing since the beginning, as we explore the incredible delights of Car Robots and Robots in Disguise from the 2000/1 era. No stone is left unturned in this bumper length extravaganza - our longest episode to date! Support the Show.
The Triple Takeover team serve up another dose of controversy with more Transformers-related hot topics that divide the fandom such as partsforming, product leaks and pronunciation. Warning: things get heated this time out! Support the Show.
M.A.S.K. is as nostalgic and significant a toyline to many collectors from the '80s as Transformers. The team have been workin' overtime to bring you the whole spectrum of feels that these wonderful toys evoke. Support the Show.
Today the team get real about reissues, a staple of the Transformers toyline since the days of gold box Classics back in 1990 that has evolved to a varied and complex part of modern collecting, with some examples being just as desirable as the originals today. Support the Show.
1986 was another iconic year for the Transformers toy line! The 3T team look at all the G1 toys from '86 that first appeared in Transformers: The Movie, such as Hot Rod, Ultra Magnus and Galvatron. Till all are one! Support the Show.
The Turbomasters are considered by those in the know to be the jewel in the crown of the late Generation 1 Transformers toy line. Rose-tinted glasses are all the rage here as Rotorstorm and co will absolutely steal your thunder! Support the Show.
Your pre-order has come in as now it's time to take a whistle-stop tour through the review scene of unofficial Transformers toys! Here the team discuss all their personal experiences in this bizarre but often exciting world... Support the Show.
The Triple Takeover team court controversy by exploring some of the most hotly-contested topics in Transformers history! We're talking the kind of stuff that gets angry keyboard warriors everywhere all a-fluster, as we attempt to put the world of the robots in disguise to rights. Support the Show.
Enter, if you dare, and join the team as they smell the pumpkin spice in the air and embark on their very first Halloween special! Peer into the cauldron as they brew up a terrifying potion of ghosts, vampires, zombies and Monster Munch. Will they stand and face the Hounds of ? Or rot inside a corpse’s Pretender shell? And can this ghost train(bot) possibly stay on track? Not for the faint of heart... Support the Show.
