TFU News and Views

In this episode of TFU News & Views, I dive deep into an advanced review of the highly anticipated film Transformers One! Join me for a spoiler-free breakdown in the first 10 minutes, where I cover the movie's key highlights, visuals, and overall tone without giving away major plot points. After that, buckle up for … Continue reading TFU News and Views – Episode 63 – Transformers One Spoiler Review →

Happy 2024! Ant talks about all the things Transformers has to offer as it enters its 40th year, plus some thoughts on the current state of Hasbro's business and what needs to be done to improve in the future.

It's time to talk about Paramount's latest film in the Transformers franchise! Ant shares his opinions as the beloved beasts enter the live-action film world. If you haven't seen it, don't worry, you'll have ample warning before we get in to the spoilers. Is the film a must-see? Find out!

Hello my students! Another advance installment of TFU News and Views. This time I'll talk a bit about why I've been so quiet as of late, react to the news around Rise of the Beasts and Transformers: One, and share an old tale about finding some Magic the Gathering cards in a closet.

Happy 2023! As Transformers enters its 39th year we take a look ahead to the year to come and all of the reasons to celebrate the Transformers fandom! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook … Continue reading News and Views – Episode 58 – It's A Great Time to Be a Transformers Fan 2023 →

Ant takes a look back on the crazy month of November – the preorder deluge, Cyber Weekend, and the drop of the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook … Continue reading News and Views 057 – November Kills →

Ant takes a look at the recent clearance sales from Pulse, Target, and more and dissects what this means for the near future for toy collectors. Check out the Freightwaves article mentioned in the show: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-everyone-is-freaking-out-about-targets-inventory

In this episode of TFU News & Views Ant takes a look at your favorite superhero brand: Transformers. Yes, superhero brand. Plus he'll talk about Wreckers: Tread & Circuits from IDW comics and the one change that may set the IDW books on a downward spiral towards losing the licesnse at the end of 2022. … Continue reading News and Views – Episode 55 – Transformers: Your Favorite Superhero Brand →

Once again we got to join the Transformers design team at Hasbro for a fun and friendly Q&A session! Listen to Ant's thoughts about the experience chatting with the design and marketing teams and the big takeaways from the event! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 54 – Legacy Wave 2 Hasbro Fan Panel →

Hasbro releases official images of Core Class Iguanus & Skywarp and Ant gives his thoughts on transforming pretender shells as well as Skywarp's lack of arm cannons. Plus, Ant reviews a host of recently opened Transformers toys, plus maybe a G.I. Joe or Power Ranger figure for good measure. Please like and subscribe wherever you … Continue reading News and Views 53 – Legacy Iguanus & Skywarp →

This time around Ant talks about nostalgia, fandom, and how one t-shirt really aggravated dozens of people. You can buy that shirt at the link below https://www.teepublic.com/user/tfuinfo Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – … Continue reading TFU News and Views 052 – Identity and Fandom →

Happy New Year! It's always a great time to be a Transformers fan and we'll kick off 2022 with some positivity, talking about all of the good things coming in 2022 for Transformers fans. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on … Continue reading News and Views 51 – It's a Great Time to be a Transformers Fan 2022 →

In this episode Ant talks a bit about the future of Transformers fandom, leaks, toxic fandom, HasLab Star Saber, and breaks some upcoming news about Hasbro's PulseCon 2021!

Warning! Spoilers ahead! Join this All-Star fan panel as Ant gets a little help from his friends to dissect the final installment of Netflix's War for Cybertron Trilogy with Kingdom. Special guests on the show include “The Salty Seaman,” Gabriel Owens, Jen Ulm of Stasis Pod Podcast, Ben Yee of Ben's World of Transformers (BWTF), … Continue reading TFU News & Views 49 – Transformers: Kingdom SPOILER Review Panel →

It's time to preview Transformers War for Cybertron: Kingdom on Netflix. This time the series veers into the realm of Beast Wars characters with Maximals and Predacons joining the fray! We'll do our best not to spoil the big plot points, but there are some spoilers ahead as we get you ready for the final … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 48 – War for Cybertron Trilogy: Kingdom Preview (SPOILERS) →

We're taking a quick break from Transformers to talk about a franchise near and dear to many Transformers fans… Masters of the Universe. In this episode Ant breaks down some of the best things about Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe; Revelation  series on Netflix! While we try our best to avoid major plot points, … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 47 – Masters of the Universe: Revelation Preview (SPOILERS) →

Ant dives into how streamers are looking to keep your eyes on them and just how that may impact the Transformers brand in the future. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram … Continue reading News and Views – Episode 46 – IP and the Battle for Your Attention →

In the wake of the incredible announcements from Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021, we sat down with the Transformers Brand Team to discuss some of the recent reveals. Find out what inspires them on a daily basis, where Dracodon got his color scheme, some secret details behind the coloring of the Titan Class Ark figure, … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 45 – Transformers Brand Team Interview →

Today’s hot take is a simple one as Ant reflects on moving, rescuing his collection from storage, and a tale of bachelor party debauchery. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – … Continue reading News & Views – Episode 044 – They’re Just Toys →

While 2020 may have been one of the hardest years for the world in a long time, it still had some bright spots when it came to Transformers fandom. As the calendar turns to 2021, we take a look ahead with optimism as we explore why it is always a great year to be a … Continue reading News and Views – Episode 43 – It’s a Great Time to Be a Transformers Fan 2021 Edition →

Hot off the heels of the non-spoiler episode, this time around Ant breaks down all of his thoughts about the entire 6-episode run of WFC: Earthrise. Spoilers abound inside this podcast, so be sure to watch the entire series before consuming. Enjoy! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to … Continue reading News and Views 42 – Netflix War for Cybertron: Earthrise Review (SPOILERS!!!) →

The new season of this Transformers series from Netflix drops on December 30th, 2020! Get your inside look into the show and what to expect in this non-spoiler review.  You do not want to miss this episode!  Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show.   Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at … Continue reading News and Views 41 – Netflix Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Non-Spoiler Review →

A whole ton of assortment leaks dropped today for basically all of Kingdom plus a handful of Generations Select figures. Ant breaks down just who they are as well as what they may be in the this breaking edition of News & Views!

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 … Continue reading TFU News and Views 39 – Netflix Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege Review →

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. Please … Continue reading News and Views 0038 – The Future of Transformers Collaborative →

A quick look at one of the longest-running Transformers mobile games as Transformers Earth Wars celebrates it’s 4th Anniversary. We’ll quickly talk a bit about the gameplay, talk about some of the unique and fun pieces in the game, and what characters and character models could transcend the game to mainline Transformers.   Please subscribe … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 0037 – Celebrating 4 Years of Transformers Earth Wars →

We continue our countdown to number 1 as we look at the Top 10 most influential Transformers to Ant’s collecting habit. Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Or support the show by using our Amazon link: http://www.tfu.info/amazon And … Continue reading TFU News & Views 36 – The Top 20 Most Influential Transformers Toys To Me* – Part 2: 1-10 →

In this episode, Ant breaks down the most important figures in his collecting life. Find out what made the cut and why as we  take a look at the first half of this Top 20 list! Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by … Continue reading TFU News & Views 35 – The Top 20 Most Influential Transformers Toys To Me* – Part 1: 11-20 →

Ant takes a look at the latest tome of Transformers artwork from Jim Sorenson and Viz Media, Transformers: A Visual History. He’ll wax poetic about fandom days gone by while giving you a quick tour of the book all while gushing about it. You really should own a copy. Buy Transformers: A Visual History (Special … Continue reading TFU News & Views 0034 – Transformers: A Visual History review →

In this episode we take a look at what to expect from New York Toy Fair. Ant talks about what it is like to attend the Hasbro Fan Media Event and what else to expect from TFU.INFO’s journey to Manhattan on Feb. 22. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social … Continue reading News & Views 033 – Toy Fair 2020 Preview →

Ant takes a look back at the great year for Transformers that was 2019 and takes a look ahead to 2020. Plus, he’ll review a new Batman toy, talk podcasts and road trips, explain something he calls “Bingycation,” explain the greatness of ETEWAF, and tell you about the one comic you need to be reading … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 32 – It’s a Great Time to Be a Transformers Fan 2020 →

This time around Ant will talk about some of the latest Transformers news such as Bump of Chicken Bumblebee, Def Jam Soundwave, and more! Plus Ant rants about 3P and the return of Toys R Us. Plus, we’ll go off topic on heavy metal, comics, and TV.

In this episode, Ant recaps all of the latest from NYCC! From Transformers news to all sorts of tidbits from around the world of comics, TV, music, podcasts, and more, we have got you covered! Plus, we’ll discuss some of the recent developments in the world of Transformers since NYCC, such as the IDW Comics, … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 30 – NYCC Recap and More! →

New York Comic Con 2019 is only 1 day away! We’ll preview our live coverage from the convention and from Hasbro’s Transformers events. We’re breaking down the latest news, talking a bit about Hasbro Pulse’s Unicron crowdfund and telling you about all the ways you can join in on the fun live! Please subscribe to … Continue reading News & Views – Episode 29 – NYCC 2019 Preview →

Transformers designer John Warden has been known to drop hints in his interviews. Ant breaks down the history of some of those hints and analyzes a recent interview with John Warden for possible hints at what is to come for the War for Cybertron Trilogy. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us … Continue reading News & Views – Episode 28 – Rampant Speculation on War for Cybertron Trilogy Parts 2 & 3! →

This year at San Diego Comic Con there was a ton of news bigger than a whale’s… well, you probably can finish that sentence. Ant breaks down the huge news of Unicron, the onslaught of preorders from Siege, and all of the store exclusives. Plus he’ll recap all of the Transformers news from SDCC! Siege … Continue reading News & Views – Episode 27 – SDCC 2019 Recap →

Ant previews San Diego Comic Con 2019 as it relates to Transformers and gives the details on all the coverage coming from TFU.INFO during the con. Plus, he’ll discuss Transformers vs. Ghostbusters #1, the planned SDCC exclusives, and a panel to keep an eye on that you may have overlooked. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on … Continue reading News & Views 26 – SDCC 2019 Preview →

Ant saw Bumblebee and tells you why you should see it, too! The episode starts with a non-spoiler take on the film before giving you plenty of time to put this episode aside as he delves into the spoilers and Easter Eggs contained in Travis Knight’s work. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 025 – Bumblebee (2018) Movie Review →

Hasbro invited us in for a special look into the first Wave of War for Cybertron: Siege at New York Comic Con 2018. Here, Anthony shares his thoughts on the experience and the first wave of the upcoming toy line! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 0024 – War for Cybertron Unboxing →

New York Comic Con 2018 has come and gone and we were there! From the Hasbro fan media events to everything from the show floor, TFU.INFO has you covered on all things Transformers. Ant breaks down what he saw, who he talked with, as well as all of the news from the con! Please like … Continue reading TFU News & Views – 0023 – NYCC 2018 →

In the wake of a ton of news from San Diego Comic-Con (or is it Comicon?) Ant gives his thoughts and reactions to it all. From Generations War for Cybertron: Siege to IDW’s incredible news to the Bumblebee movie, we’ll talk about it all. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please … Continue reading TFU News & Views – Episode 0022 – San Diego Comic-Con Reaction! →

The votes have been tallied! Here’s who you nominated for Hasbro to consider for the 2018 Transformers Hall of Fame and Toy of the Year! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo And subscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo

In this episode we take a look at the latest planned Transformers toy exclusives from San Diego ComicCon 2018: Bumblebee with reissue Headmasters Dinocassettes. Find the full video version at www.youtube.com/tfuinfo

Hot off the heels of the popular Netflix documentary series, The Toys That Made Us, I chatted with the show’s creator to get an inside scoop on Season 2, particularly the Transformers episode, and the future of the show. Want to know how long the first cut of the TF episode was? Want to know … Continue reading TFU News and Views – Episode 0019 – Interview with Brian Volk-Weiss, The Toys That Made Us →

This week Takara announced a new anniversary series of toys in the style of the G1 episode, The Golden Lagoon. We’ll break down the toys, the costs, and the figures that best compliment this line.

We breakdown the first official trailer to this winter’s upcoming Bumblebee movie. For the full video version, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/tfuinfo  

Ant gives an inside look on his role as Consulting Producer in Netflix’s, “The Toys That Made Us,” and their episode on The Transformers.

We take a look at Unicron #0 from IDW Publishing, an exclusive to Free Comic Book Day 2018. This episode was made possible by our Patreon enrolled members. Join today at http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo

What’s going on with retailers and new shipments of Transformers? When is the best time to hit the store? Find out in this episode! This episode was made possible by our Patreon enrolled members. Join today at http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo

In this episode, Anthony talks about a change to the overall Patreon goal; along with his reasoning behind the change and how it coincides with his view on Unlicensed 3rd Party toys.

TFU.INFO is now on Patreon. We go into the levels of enrollment and the bonus content you’ll be a part of by joining us on Patreon!