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Play NowThe call of the wild leads episode 376 of the Twincast / Podcast to begin with discussion of in hand images for yet another wave of the Wild King combiner figures from Takara Tomy. Recent leaks and teases of the upcoming Studio Series 86 Mixmaster and teases of Megatron are discussed next. The talk moves on to a pair of gimmicks, with both color changing Hot Wheels Transformers and a glow-in-the-dark Earthspark toy coming soon. A listener question about real life vehicle mode experiences leads into another round table of on the spot questions for the crew. As always, bragging rights brings the show to a close.
Play NowThe Seibertron Twincast / Podcast starts episode 375 with a look at some of the initial toy offerings from Takara Tomy's Wild King line, presented through the lens of an anecdotal story about the host's weekly trash pickup. Teasers for another upcoming Transformers and Evangelion crossover toy release lead in thematically to several of the toys shown off at this year's Shizuoka Hobby Show, including collaborations with Macross, Zoids and Diaclone among the non-crossover releases like MPG Hauler and AMT Predaking. Several on-the-spot questions are posed to the cast related to their personal experiences and collections before the episode wraps up with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment, where the cast shares their most recent Transformers toy and product acquisitions.
Episode 370 of the Siebertron.com Twincast Podcast opens with a conversation about the latest Transformers HasLab, Liokaiser, meeting the Tier 1 milestone of 13,000 backers to unlock the exclusive Death Cobra figure. Following that excitement, the cast discusses the delay of the Takara Tomy's 40th Selection Lio Convoy due to major factory misassembly. Next, the episode moves to redecos, including the MPG Nucleon Quest Convoy and the Monster Hunter crossover Silver Rathalos Prime. In other news, Missing Link Arcee and a Dramatic Capture Series 3-pack featuring Origins Bumblebee, Jazz, and Wheeljack are in the offing, and the crew has thoughts. This is followed by the question: "if you could reissue one toy, what would it be and why?" The cast's answers range from big to small to spite. The episode ends as it always does, with a round of bragging rights, where everyone on the show highlights the toys or other Transformers products they've acquired since the last episode.
A catch-up on Transformers toy news items is in order for episode 368 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast, beginning with the Generations Selects Titan Class redeco of Trypticon. In-hand images from one of the designers of the smaller upcoming Titan Star Convoy prompt more discussion on that before several smaller releases are talked about, including an Amazon 2-pack and several Studio Series items such as Age of Extinction Optimus Prime and Que from Dark of the Moon. Takara Tomy's revealed items from a recent T-Spark themed event are next, with AMT Predaking, Missing Link Arcee and MPG Nucleon Quest Convoy analyzed. Kotobukiya's upcoming Optimus Prime girl model kit is next up in the chat, with MPG Rattrap leading in to Bragging Rights, which conclude the episode.
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ThreeZero unveils its Transformers One action figure line, a Retro G1 odd couple rerelease is coming soon, and Takara Tomy's Missing Link line goes in a direction we didn't anticipate. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 608 – A Missing Link To The Past appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
ThreeZero unveils its Transformers One action figure line, a Retro G1 odd couple rerelease is coming soon, and Takara Tomy's Missing Link line goes in a direction we didn't anticipate. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 608 – A Missing Link To The Past appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
We're joined by an extra special guest for this episode - Hasbro Transformers designer Evan Brooks! Evan takes us behind the curtain of what goes into producing the toys we all love, including the working relationship with TakaraTomy, some clues about what might be on the horizon, the challenges they face and much more. Not one to miss! If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, including bonus episodes, outtakes, early access and more! Sign up at 'Gold Box Classics' level today to get immediate access to: Over 75 'minisodes' on a wide range of topics (plus commission your own!) Over 45 'miniseries' chapters on ongoing topics, including toys & comics Early release of regular episodes - normally a week in advance! Our Patreon Discord server - the place to be! Bonus podcast artwork & more! And a big thank you to all the patrons in our top two tiers, including: Nick Danny Roberts Andy Preston Chris Spider-Father Adam Shoemaker Bad Saturday Justin Masaru Dave Dalrymple Geokaiser Yusifer John Pearl Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Jesse Moreno Nexis Jimoin Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freije Kyler Wilmoth Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Graeme Moffat Burke Perrotta Eric Hoyt Bobby P. Mike Loiacono Nihar Bhatt Chris Rodwell Steve Redman Jim Kinsey Shawnti Seigel James Pascoe GhostPrime Jickel Godert Walter Charlie Shoppell Alexis Taylor Jeremy Woodall Ross Jetfire James Dog Lunch UK Michael Cagle Duggertron squidcatfish Robert R UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Miguel Gonzalez Spider-Bob James Hooks Brandon Mahaffey Collecticon Chup Goldbolt Riley Lentz Emperor Galvartron Matthew Deadmen Spencer Butler Allen Johnson Adam Brady James Turnham Simon EMH_Richard Robin Hunt RhA Jetfireprime760 Frank Colosimo Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj Stevie P Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow obadiahstarbuck Toy Pocket Dylan TFormers2002 Rob S 01 kingliamthegood Scott Dickinson Andy TFtheShow Joseph Rivera aggresive bread Elliot Wright Hugh Mckinney Jay_too Chris Carnage Coy Kasey Hershberger Gojiprime Valk Rahdimus Tarngaryan Soft Fleshy Biped GRRUFFITRON Here'sWhyIt'sCool Jetstorm Spencer Ellsworth gestaltgeek DD Torny gareth4foot30 Meltdown SkywarpSCS StarSaberFan38 Mikey Quetzalcoatlus northropi tfgrandaddy Dermal Denticles Dad-bod Warrior Alec Trevelyan 2022 Billy Boy Turbine027 (Bobby Allen) Jamesyplays Michael Wigert Orion Moore Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise)
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On this episode, Iron Factory has a new Legends scaled bot from the Transformers Victory Anime, Takara Tomy shows off its upcoming Masterpiece Godbomber, and we've got new Studio Series toy reveals just in time for Transformers Day! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound’s Transformers #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Continue reading The post TransMissions 607 – We’re Picking Up The Outline Of A…Winnebago? appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
On this episode, Iron Factory has a new Legends scaled bot from the Transformers Victory Anime, Takara Tomy shows off its upcoming Masterpiece Godbomber, and we've got new Studio Series toy reveals just in time for Transformers Day! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound’s Transformers #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Continue reading The post TransMissions 607 – We’re Picking Up The Outline Of A…Winnebago? appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
Transformers are crossing over, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is here to discuss all of the recent news. Discussion starts with the first crossovers with Godzilla, Zoids, Diaclone, and Macross 7. Japanese toy release talk continues with the Dramatic Capture Triple Takeover set which has been revealed. Excitement returns to the crew with the Trigger PV promo video before the limited recurring “40 for 40” segment revisits the year 2015. The cast ponders upcoming Transformers One Studio Series entries for Elita One and Bumblebee, then Bragging Rights follow before Mr. Starscream provides some domestic feedback on his recent trip to the UK-based convention, TF Nation.
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Takara Tomy has official merch for the Transformers 40th anniversary, Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime might have misassembled feet, and there's a bunch of reveals from this year's Tokyo Toy Show. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 606 – Tokyo Toy Temptations appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
Takara Tomy has official merch for the Transformers 40th anniversary, Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime might have misassembled feet, and there's a bunch of reveals from this year's Tokyo Toy Show. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 606 – Tokyo Toy Temptations appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
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Kids are getting surprisingly good looking Transformers One costumes for Halloween, Hasbro designer Mark Maher shows off his love for the G1 Triggercons on Instagram, and Takara Tomy is starting up its own line of 40th anniversary Transformers figures. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 602 – He’s Got The Touch! appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
Kids are getting surprisingly good looking Transformers One costumes for Halloween, Hasbro designer Mark Maher shows off his love for the G1 Triggercons on Instagram, and Takara Tomy is starting up its own line of 40th anniversary Transformers figures. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 602 – He’s Got The Touch! appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
San Diego Comic-Con is winding down, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast's coverage of this year's Transformers content from the event is available now. The discussion of new toy reveals begins with the Core Class Dinoking gift set, with other forthcoming releases from Studio Series such as the Transformers One Megatron and War for Cybertron Ratchet talked about next. The new-but-known Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime sparks some additional discussion, then the Collaborative Agent Knight release inspired by Knight Rider proves to be a highlight of the cast's impressions of this year's event. Hasbro's brief reveal of the forthcoming 86 Devastator for 2025 wraps up event talk. The conversation moves into Takara Tomy's reveal of Missing Link Sentinel Prime and other upcoming exclusives such as Chair. The limited recurring "40 for 40" segment handles 2012 before the episode wraps up with some unreleased G2 toys being grabbed for Bragging Rights.
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The big four have set some pretty high expectations in the last couple of weeks. The Masters fall products look amazing. The Masterpiece Powermaster Optimus Prime looks great, but if Takara Tomy has done anything, it has set the expectation it will be pricey. I've got high expectations for the new Jazwares Vault regarding Micro Galaxy Squadron. Its first release is beautiful. My favorite expectation Hasbro set was the Name-Only reveal of Once a Man Cobra Commander.
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On this episode the latest Haslab project starts off with a bang, Takara Tomy is getting in on the Transformers 40th Anniversary celebration, and the leakers are giving Hasbro headaches with more premature figure reveals. Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound’s Transformers #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Show Notes: Continue reading The post Episode 576 – Charging Fili appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
On this episode the latest Haslab project starts off with a bang, Takara Tomy is getting in on the Transformers 40th Anniversary celebration, and the leakers are giving Hasbro headaches with more premature figure reveals. Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound’s Transformers #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Show Notes: Continue reading The post Episode 576 – Charging Fili appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
In Episode 429 of All Things Transformers has Steve/Megatron and TFG1Mike are catching up on all the news that excites them! It's 2024 THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRANSFORMERS!!! Listen in as they are talkin' All Things Transformers as always! And they want you to transform and transcend along with them!!!!!GCRN Universal Ratings System!15 Years of ALL THINGS TRANSFORMERS!!!Use TFG1Mike's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Follow Steve/Megatron on X!, Instagram, and Threads!Follow ATTF on X and Like Us on Facebook!
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Take some time this week to remember your original happy hour: Saturday mornings as a kid, waking up at dawn, jumping on the couch with a bowl of chocolate cereal, turning on the ‘toons, tuning out the outside world, and working your way into a sugar hangover before noon. This week, we celebrate 40 years of The Transformers with The Transformers expert, Slick McFavorite and the Open Your Toys Podcast. Sing it with us now.. Transformers More than meets the eye Transformers Robots in disguise Autobots wage their battle To destroy the evil forces Of the Decepticons Wholly original, creative, and maybe the single greatest toy line of all time The Transformers hit the United States toy shelves in 1984 as an adapted Japanese toy line from Takara Tomy. But once Hasbro got involved, what was once a just a great toy, became a multimedia phenomenon with mythos, legend and heart that still reverberates throughout our pop-culture today. Join Grim Shea, Marke and special guest host Slick McFavorite as they, recontextualize The Transformers toys, cartoons, movies and reminisce on all that we not only grew up with, but that grew up with us… Roll out!
Oh yeah buddy, Screaming Boy is back with an extra fun contribution to Transformers Week on the #RIBN.Transformers is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals. The franchise encompasses toys, animation, comic books, video games and films. As of 2011, it generated more than ¥2 trillion ($25 billion) in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich
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After the highs of Binaltech, a new 'real car' robots in disguise line emerged from TakaraTomy in 2009, only this time they were smaller and more stylised - it's Alternity! The team take a look at this repaint-heavy roster of toys and get ready to dish out the Alternity facts.Support the showIf you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeoverTONS of exclusive content & perks, including bonus 'minisodes', miniseries around ongoing topics, outtakes, early access and more!
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We get official looks at Masterpiece Rhinox and Legacy United Beast Wars Silverbolt, Takara Tomy is doing a ghostly redeco of a favorite character, and two new classic G1 reissues are announced to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Transformers. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 559 – Classic Communicators appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
We get official looks at Masterpiece Rhinox and Legacy United Beast Wars Silverbolt, Takara Tomy is doing a ghostly redeco of a favorite character, and two new classic G1 reissues are announced to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Transformers. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 559 – Classic Communicators appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
How do Transformers fans respond to mysterious new toy reveals that are yet to be confirmed? The recent Missing Link Optimus Prime (Convoy) announcement from Takara Tomy could be the most significant collector-aimed TF product in the last two decades, but before it was all official, we had a chat about our reactions to blurry unconfirmed toy reveals!#Transformers #Generation1 #MissingLinkSupport the showIf you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeoverTONS of exclusive content & perks, including bonus 'minisodes', miniseries around ongoing topics, outtakes, early access and more!
Takara Tomy has a bunch of preorders up for Japanese Transformers fans, Yolopark's Megatron model kit looks impressive, and we've now got the full details on the new Masterpiece Missing Link Optimus Prime figures. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:28] Welcome guest host Dr. Pants – Check out the Nerdstrodamus Linktree! [YouTube Channel] Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page! Check out the next episode of Empire of Rust Episode 107 – Oh, The Skies You'll Soar Toys Quick Hits [00:08:09] New… Continue reading The post Episode 551 – Mega Milestone appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
Takara Tomy has a bunch of preorders up for Japanese Transformers fans, Yolopark's Megatron model kit looks impressive, and we've now got the full details on the new Masterpiece Missing Link Optimus Prime figures. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:28] Welcome guest host Dr. Pants – Check out the Nerdstrodamus Linktree! [YouTube Channel] Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page! Check out the next episode of Empire of Rust Episode 107 – Oh, The Skies You'll Soar Toys Quick Hits [00:08:09] New… Continue reading The post Episode 551 – Mega Milestone appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
All Hail Unicron: Episode 48: INTRODUCTION Anybody Get Anything? Movie/Show News Third party “Wait! I still function!” DX9 is back from the dead! But with legend scale Doubledealer? https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/pfbid03887vtUXm55QAvUVvUP6CVno2qFNbirNue7Tc84Xh91yfjigWS7BwGjrBujqpvwC3l https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/pfbid02Bajv1EX1kuahj5nsBqtdxQfsZKCe4CEKhme19L2jAfkVegN74cACwnESi5pGBRpwl Official: SDCC Official news He doesn't have time for that right now, but he does have time for a price bump! $100 Commander Class Ultra Magnus and more from the Hasbro Toy panel https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/20/sdcc-2023-hasbro-transformers-generations-toy-panel-report-images-490587 Better Magnus images: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/20/transformers-studio-series-86-commander-class-ultra-magnus-sample-images-490815 ThreeZero booth: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/19/san-diego-comic-con-2023-threezero-booth-additional-images-490384 Deathsaurus https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/19/san-diego-comic-con-2023-transformers-haslab-deathsaurus-490237 Hasbro Booth https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/19/san-diego-comic-con-2023-hasbro-booth-490229 https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/22/san-diego-comic-con-2023-saturday-hasbro-booth-images-491156 https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/21/sdcc-2023-hasbro-transformers-booth-new-images-491034 Better Powerlinx Hot Shot pics: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/20/san-diego-comic-con-2023-hasbro-breakfast-event-legacy-powerlinx-hot-shot-jolt-revealed-490492 Better reveal images: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/21/sdcc-2023-transformers-reveals-official-pics-490879 Skybound Comics new TF comic info: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/20/san-diego-comic-con-2023-skybound-transformers-comics-490566 The closest thing we'll get to KissPlayers in the US, Kotobukiya Bishoujo Transformers: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/20/san-diego-comic-con-2023-kotobukiya-transformers-bishoujo-490243 Shattered Glass IDW Megatron from Flames Toys revealed https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/11/flame-toys-kuro-kara-kuri-shattered-glass-idw-megatron-revealed-489320 https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/pfbid0agXJTKMPUadShQ7qPxDfe442wBLFR6ak98L6ekQ6AKpR2ejcekcQQ1cWx4LufdRHl More G1 reissues of the same reissues we've gotten time and time again https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/12/transformers-retro-the-transformers-the-movie-shrapnel-skywarp-official-stock-images-489444 https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/15/transformers-retro-the-transformers-the-movie-kickback-in-hand-images-489595 You Only Lubricate Once Park teaser images of ROTB Optimus Primal and Bumblebee movie Nemesis Prime https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/13/yolopark-transformers-iies-rise-of-the-beasts-optimus-primal-bumblebee-movie-nemesis-prime-teaser-images-489478 Primal now with 1000% larger mouth: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/20/san-diego-comic-con-2023-yolopark-transformers-490239 Finally in the right size, just like your mom likes it, it's MPM-14 Movie Masterpiece Bonecrusher https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/14/transformers-movie-masterpiece-series-mpm-14-bonecrusher-pre-orders-live-new-stock-images-489546 Robosen's tiny Flagship auto-transforming Grimlock fully revealed https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/19/robosen-grimlock-auto-transforming-g1-flagship-revealed-in-hand-too-490101 Stranger crossovers than this Stranger Things crossover have happened: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/21/transformers-x-stranger-things-crossover-code-red-revealed-491141 Missing Link Optimus https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/08/03/takara-tomy-missing-link-c-01-c-02-convoy-toy-anime-ver-new-images-492096#images Takara Tomy's Tarantulas vs Heeeeeeeeeeeeeey! Dinobot first look: https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/08/03/takara-tomy-beast-wars-again-bwvs-06-dinobot-tarantulas-promotional-image-492170 Discussion: Questions: Email your questions to: Hailunicroncast@gmail.com Special Shoutouts: Dustmightz for providing the beats for the theme song! Check the Realm of Collectors on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/realmofcollectors Everyone who followed us from Shattered Cast Uncut, we are grateful to each and everyone of you for joining us on this journey! Hosts: T2RX6 http://www.youtube.com/user/T2rx6 Rich “Preordered” H. Oscar Alonso https://www.youtube.com/user/oscarnjboy Robert Duyjuy-sabado-gigante
Soutenez nous sur PatreonForfait 3€ épisode en accès anticipé sans pubForfait 5 € épisode en accès anticipé sans Pub + Accès aux Podcasts Exclusifs #ShitList, le Podcast cinéma de Retour vers le Turfu qui parle du pire du cinéma. Super héros, comédie, horreur, science-fiction, action, drame, tout y passe ! A l'occasion de la sortie de Transformers Rise of the Beasts dans les salles françaises avec un doublage de qualité assuré notamment par Ophélie Winter et Mister V. Revenons 15 ans en arrière où Linkin Park et Green Day étaient des groupes de musique au top du hit machine avec la seconde production Transformers de Michael Bay, Dreamworks et la Paramount. Adapté cinématographique de l'univers des jouets créée en 1984 Transformers par les boîtes Hasbro et Takara Tomy. Transformers 2 : La Revanche est la quintessence de l'opulence des franchises de blockbusters, plus fort, plus impressionnant mais aussi plus con et abusé que le volet précédent. La particularité de la franchise, le petit ingrédient supplémentaire, la présence au poste de réalisateur de Michael Bay et son style généreux le BAYHEM, explosion, voiture, zouze enrobé comme si on vous vendait que toutes ses explosions et bagarre de robot étaient la meilleure chose que vous aviez jamais vu de votre vie Mais malheureusement, ce spectacle à 200 patates à un prix. Scénario rushé à cause de la grêve des scénaristes de 2007, problème de logistique durant le tournage, Michael Bay qui fait son Michael Bay, un spectacle dans un spectacle. Mais tout ce bordel impacte-t-il finalement la qualité de ce second volet ? Soutenez nous sur PatreonForfait 3€ épisode en accès anticipé sans pubForfait 5 € épisode en accès anticipé sans Pub + Accès aux Podcasts Exclusifs Si vous souhaitez soutenir ou aider notre Podcast Shitlist gratuitementNous vous demandons simplement de mettre des commentaires 5 étoiles avec un joli commentaire sur Apple Podcasts, Itunes ou Podcast Addict en vous remerciant par avance. Par ailleurs vous avez toujours la possibilité de nous envoyer vos suggestions de sujet pour qu'on en parle dans l'émission à l'adresse suivante shitlistpodcast@gmail.com Enregistré en live sur notre chaîne twitch ABONNEZ-VOUS ! Rattrapez le live sur notre chaine youtube Ne ratez aucun numéro, suivez-nous sur Twitter et Instagram Les chroniqueurs sont Marvin Montes, Emmanuel Peudon et Wonder Vesper et présenté par Luc LE GONIDEC Host : Luc LE GONIDECDesign : Christelle DauresMusique Jean Baptise BLAISMontage et mixage son : Luc LE GONIDEC https://retourversleturfu.com
The Twincast team discusses upcoming Japanese Transformers Masterpiece reveals beginning with MP-58 Hoist and the last piece of the Raiden trainbot combiner, MPG-06 Kaen. Takara Tomy's exclusive version of Optimus Primal and the creative JAXA Sora-Q tie-in, Lunar Cruiser Prime, are discussed next. In addition, recent reveals of the Dilophocon & JP12 Jurassic Park Crossover set receive some side-eye remarks, and everyone unanimously agrees that Legacy Evolution Shadowstriker is a huge miss on a multitude of levels. The continuation of Transformers' upcoming 40th birthday celebration comes next with the cast sharing their favorites from 1985. As usual, the episode concludes with the recurring Bragging Rights segment where the cast talks about their latest toy and merchandise acquisitions.
Its time for another Moonbase 2 episode, with Jason coming back again all healthy and happy to join any for more Transformers news for the week. What's happened this week? Takara Tomy had and Expo where the combined form for Raiden was shown as well as Legacy Breakdown in foot mode and Agora Models show off their Die-cast metal model kit of Optimus Prime. Plus what the lads did during the week.
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We say cheese as Canon and Takara Tomy team up to reveal a new camera Optimus Prime and Reflector, Newage Toys gets extra mileage out of their third party Arcee mold, and Dr. Wu gives us a new take on G1 Slamdance. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:43] Merch! – http://transmissionspodcast.com/shop Check out TransMissions Artist KGirl’s TeePublic Store! The next Empire Of Rust Episode 82 – Carapace In… Continue reading The post Episode 499 – Canonical Cambots appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
We say cheese as Canon and Takara Tomy team up to reveal a new camera Optimus Prime and Reflector, Newage Toys gets extra mileage out of their third party Arcee mold, and Dr. Wu gives us a new take on G1 Slamdance. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:43] Merch! – http://transmissionspodcast.com/shop Check out TransMissions Artist KGirl’s TeePublic Store! The next Empire Of Rust Episode 82 – Carapace In… Continue reading The post Episode 499 – Canonical Cambots appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
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
The party encounters Unicron's head near Revel Station. Please join us for another actual play Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Find additional content at knightsofroleplay.com. The Transformers The Movie is distributed by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group and Paramount Pictures, with whom Knights of Roleplay is not associated, but we think the movie is awesome! The Transformers is a copyright of Hasbro and TakaraTomy. Royalty Free Music: Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/ Michael Ghelfi Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelGhelfiMusic Plate Mail Games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4847/Plate-Mail-Games Tabletop Audio: https://tabletopaudio.com/
The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast presents episode 303 which begins with thoughts on the recently revealed Transformers Collaborative product Tonkanator, a mash-up between the Transformers and Tonka toy construction vehicle brand. After a related listener question, discussion shifts gears to recently uncovered store listings that provide information on Transformers Generations toys likely to be released in 2023, including a Voyager Tarn and Leader Class Skyquake. Impressions of the now-officially-revealed Legacy Velocitron sub-line come next, with thoughts shared on upcoming toys such as Road Rocket and Cosmos. The Walgreens exclusive Minerva takes a beating before the cast trips over SG Slicer and his companion Weaponizer Exo-Suit. In-hand impressions are shared of the just-released MPG-01 Shouki from Takara Tomy's Masterpiece Gattai lineup. Listeners questions prompt some discussion on Rise of the Beasts, Earthspark and other Transformers fiction before the episode wraps up with Bragging Rights.
The 302nd episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast begins with analysis and impressions of the now-fully revealed Masterpiece MP-57 Skyfire coming next year from Takara Tomy. The MP combiner project for Raiden has also had its third member revealed and made available for preorders with MPG-03 Yukikaze, so it comes up next in the discussion. After that, thoughts about other recently revealed upcoming toys are shared with both the Transformers x GI Joe Collaborative Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker with Stalker and the Legacy Velocitron Blurr, inspired by early IDW Publishing designs, under the microscope. Initial impressions from the first wave of Super7's Ultimates non-transforming figures comes next, accompanied by opinions on the just-announced fourth wave. A listener question prompts a lengthy discussion about the phenomenon of "collecting fatigue" as the cast searches for solutions before the episode concludes with the recurring Bragging Rights segment.
Takara Tomy reveals another trainbot for their Masterpiece Raiden combiner, Hasbro's Legacy line is bringing out an IDW inspired retool of a classic character, and another Transformers / G.I. Joe mashup is coming soon. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion). Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com! Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:38] Donations Welcome Guest Host Dr. Pants! Check out… Continue reading The post Episode 490 – Yo Bee! appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
Takara Tomy reveals another trainbot for their Masterpiece Raiden combiner, Hasbro's Legacy line is bringing out an IDW inspired retool of a classic character, and another Transformers / G.I. Joe mashup is coming soon. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion). Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com! Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Show Start [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:38] Donations Welcome Guest Host Dr. Pants! Check out… Continue reading The post Episode 490 – Yo Bee! appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
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
Show Notes We're back to wrap up our coverage of SD Gundam Mk II, with parts 2 and 3 in a double header! Luckily (?) there's not much substance to part 2. But Part 3? We've got thoughts. We've got feelings. We've got a lot to say. Plus in the research Thom runs through some of the fun inside jokes and references peppered throughout the episode. Unfortunately SD Gundam Mk II, Part 3 does come with a content warning for transphobia at around the 12 minute mark. We do discuss this in the podcast, and there is a warning before the discussion begins for the benefit of any listeners who would prefer not to hear it.** Daruma Whiskey:** The actual brand is Suntory Old Whisky, but the bottle is said to resemble a Daruma. Sometimes it is packaged in a bag that looks even more like a Daruma. Roleplaying Games of the Late 80s: SD Gundam's Princess somewhat resembles Dragon Quest 1's Princess Gwaelin The infamous "But thou must!" scene from Dragon Quest I's English version. A page explaining how the gacha-esque lottery system in Dragon Quest II works can be found here. Gashapon Machines: Although it doesn't mention Japan, this page from Gumball machine and bulk candy seller Gumballs.com describes the development of the first toy vending machines. Penny Shokai (importers of the first capsule toy machines in Japan) were eventually bought by toymaker Takara-Tomy. In this recent tweet they celebrate the history of gashapon and show a picture of a Tomy-brand gashapon machine from 1988 - contemporaneous with SD Gundam Mk II. Here is a history of the gashapon industry over time. In 2017, Bandai issued a press-release celebrating the 40th anniversary of their gashapon business. The press release can be found here, and webpages re-stating its contents can be found here and here. During our research we found an interview between two gacha industry leaders about the history of the industry. However at time of writing the website is not accessible. An archived copy can be found here. Bandai's original 1977 gashapon machine bears a striking resemblance to the machine shown in SD Gundam Mk II. Traveling Merchant Backpacks (Tabetobako): English language sources (mostly antiques dealers) like to call these box/backpacks 'gyosho bako', presumably corresponding to the Japanese 行商 (gyosho, or peddler) and 箱 (hako, box). Examples: one and two. Japanese sources seem to prefer the term タベト箱 (tabetobako), for example, this one from the Aomori Prefectural Museum, or more specific terms like 薬箱 (kusuribako, medicine box), for example, this page from the Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry. A blog comparing the tabetobako in the Aomori Prefectural Museum to the one that appears in Demon Slayer. Here, Hakodate City offers a brief description of Meiji era trade, mentioning the sorts of things that tabeto would sell as they traveled. Kabuki Food Vendors: This page on the website for Kabuki-za outlines the many food options available at the theater. This blog describes a trip to see kabuki and mentions the shouts of the food vendors. Brief discussion of the intimate relationship between food and kabuki, including a type of sushi named for a kabuki play. A blog post about the food experience at Kabuki-za. Here's a very detailed dive into the historical experience of going to a kabuki play with a lot of information about food. Waste Paper Collection: The Japanese Wikipedia page for 古紙, or used paper, includes a brief mention of the private small scale collection industry known as ちり紙交換 (chirigami koukan). This (English language) rundown of recycling practices in Japan briefly mentions independent collectors and the industry's susceptibility to price fluctuations. This page by a paper recycling company talks about the history and the reasons for the decline of chirigami koukan. The company in question was founded by a former waste paper collector who left that part of the industry when it collapsed. Chapter 2 of this paper by a team at Waseda University discusses the evolution of the paper recycling industry in the Post-War era: 都市における資源循環システムの再編 と地域社会の変動. It can be downloaded here. This article from June 2000 talks about the history of chirigami koukan and supposes that economic conditions might be right for a return of the industry. This page has pictures and videos of chirigami koukan trucks in action, as well as an explanation for the decline of the industry and a quote from a former collector. In this Reddit thread from 2019, someone unfamiliar with the practice reports seeing evidence that it's still going on in their neighborhood. Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before European settlers forced them to move west, the Lenape lived in New York City, New Jersey, and portions of New York State, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lenapehoking is still the homeland of the Lenape diaspora, which includes communities living in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. You can learn more about Lenapehoking, the Lenape people, and ongoing efforts to honor the relationship between the land and indigenous peoples by visiting the websites of the Delaware Tribe and the Manhattan-based Lenape Center. Listeners in the Americas and Oceania can learn more about the indigenous people of your area at https://native-land.ca/. We would like to thank The Lenape Center for guiding us in creating this living land acknowledgment. You can subscribe to Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, visit our website GundamPodcast.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com. Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photos and video, MSB gear, and much more! The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, both licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licenses. The recap music is Olivia by Hyson, licensed under a CC BY attribution license. All music used in the podcast has been edited to fit the text. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. 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On this episode we've got official images for Takara Tomy's Masterpiece Getsuei train bot, Flame Toys is showing off their Leo Prime model kit, and there's bad news for Toy Fair 2022. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Donations! [00:01:34] Empire of Rust Episode 67 – Hefty Hefty Sweet Sack just came out on Monday January 17th! [00:03:16] Toy News [00:05:41] Takara Tomy Transformers MPG-02 – Masterpiece Trainbot Getsuei Official Stock Images [00:05:43] Takara Tomy Transformers MPG-02 Masterpiece Trainbot Getsuei Additional Stock Images MPG Getsuei In-Hand… Continue reading The post Episode 469 – NEO LEO appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
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On this episode we've got official images for Takara Tomy's Masterpiece Getsuei train bot, Flame Toys is showing off their Leo Prime model kit, and there's bad news for Toy Fair 2022. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Donations! [00:01:34] Empire of Rust Episode 67 – Hefty Hefty Sweet Sack just came out on Monday January 17th! [00:03:16] Toy News [00:05:41] Takara Tomy Transformers MPG-02 – Masterpiece Trainbot Getsuei Official Stock Images [00:05:43] Takara Tomy Transformers MPG-02 Masterpiece Trainbot Getsuei Additional Stock Images MPG Getsuei In-Hand… Continue reading The post Episode 469 – NEO LEO appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.
In this episode, I speak with Bobby “Skullface”. Bobby has a YouTube channel where he reviews collectibles and provides discussion and commentary for the community that has developed around those collectibles. Primarily, his work deals with what are called third-party figures, Third party figures are those that are not made by the owner of the intellectual property nor officially licensed products. When Bobby says that he is known best for his evaluation of Third Party collectibles, he is often reviewing high-end products that appeal to a particular group of collectors but ones that are not produced by Takara-Tomy nor directly licensed by them. With this in mind, we discuss what draws Bobby to these “nerdy” things, why that ultimately led him to creating a YouTube channel, and the relationship his family has with collecting in general. I also want to highlight one important element about collecting that is too often overlooked by those who do not collect – the collectibles serve a function, often a mixture of nostalgia and completionism, but are also a means to an end, specifically, the creation of a community. We end our discussion by turning to community and the importance that cultivating and participating in a community is for living a good life. Bobby can be found on YouTube , on Twitter, or on his podcast, Nerd Rage Radio. Introductory music was written by Alex Yoder. Find him here Please consider supporting the podcast here and following it on Twitter. Thank you for your support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/struggletounderstand/support
En el episodio de prueba de nuestro nuevo proyecto estaremos debatiendo todo lo que implica el elevado precio del ultimo lanzamiento de Takara Tomy, también del porqué iniciar este nuevo proyecto y cómo iniciamos en el Beyblade, además, daremos nuestras impresiones del nuevo Limit Break System de Takara Tomy y contestaremos las preguntas que nos hayan dejado en facebook y las que comenten en vivo. Recuerda que puedes seguirnos en Facebook como BeyVentasCuza y en Youtube como Super Beyblade Bros
Who would've thought that spinning battle tops could enchant kids and adults alike? And that the franchise has more in common with Transformers than meets the eye? Definitely not us -- listen along as we learn about the fandom that shouts “Let it Rip!” with glee. ## Episode Outline **Topics:** Beyblade as the first anime series that ran up against our budding cynicism, the complexity of the toys, the complexity of the battles, the reality of the tournament scene, Beyblade World Championships, the World Beyblade Organization, adults are fans?, the physical appeal of Beyblades, why does [this guy](https://knowtechie.com/5-tips-and-tricks-that-every-beyblade-player-must-know/) have four apple watches?, Beyblades and bathtubs don't mix ### Fandom Facts “Beyblade, known in Japan as Explosive Shoot Beyblade, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takao Aoki to promote sales of spinning tops called "Beyblades" developed by Takara Tomy. ... The series focuses on a group of kids who form teams with which they battle one another using Beyblades. … An anime adaptation, also titled Beyblade and spanning 51 episodes, aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from January 8, 2001, to December 24, 2001. The second, Beyblade V-Force, ran for another 51 episodes from January 7, 2002, until December 30, 2002. Beyblade G-Revolution, the third and final adaptation, also spanned 52 episodes (the last two episodes were released together as a double-length special in Japan) and aired from January 6, 2003, until its conclusion on December 29, 2003.” —[Wikipedia - Beyblade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyblade_Burst) * Even though the original series only aired between 2001 to 2003, a sequel, [Beyblade: Metal Fusion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyblade:_Metal_Fusion) premiered in 2008 and ran until 2012, a Japanese-Canadian spin-off, [BeyWheelz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeyWheelz), which aired in 2012, and another sequel, [Beyblade Burst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyblade_Burst), which ran from 2016-2017 (though the manga is still ongoing) * “Beyblade, Let It Rip! The Official Album was released in the UK to coincide with the show's popularity. It featured the anime's opening theme, as well as songs by artists including Nickelback and Busted.” ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyblade)) * Interest in Beyblade is… a little down since 2004 according to Google Trends ([but is really, really variable](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F03hsp2)). There was a huge spike in interest around late 2010 (Release of Metal Fusion in North America, perhaps?), and has since dropped but is on the rise again. * [The Beyblade subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Beyblade/) only has about 2400 subscribers, and, bizarrely, explicitly prohibits “roleplay, fanfiction, or memes, all of which deserve their own subreddits.” ### First Impressions #### G It was the first series I remember being like “oh they're still doing this thing?” about. Just another physical thing to collect and fight, and one that wasn't part of my growing up at all. #### T Going to be honest; as a kid, even though I loved anime, I thought it was super dumb (and, given timing, I might have just been outside of the age demographics for it)... and I liked Yu-Gi-Oh (although I also had stopped watching that). Fighting magic tops sounded… stupid, and I don't think I ever got over that. I am excited to see if my impressions have changed though. #### Z Before starting the research for this one, my strongest memory of Beyblade was that it was one of what seemed like many shows trying to channel some of the hype around Pokemon -- one of those shows about something collectible that battles and has its own personality (or “heart” in the case of Yu-Gi-Oh). In particular, I remember my younger brother being really into the show, though I don't think he ever got into collecting the tops themselves. I