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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.
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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!
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 →
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) →
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) →
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) →
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 →
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 →
Ripped from the MSRP After Hours Live Stream! In my last show of the year, I announce the next Ia-Con Online guest, LIVIO RAMONDELLI and talk about the deadline extension for panel submissions and cosplay contest applications. The next chapter of the Netflix Transformers: War For Cybertron series is here and I talk about (non-spoiler) review podcasts from TransMissions and TFU News & Views! I talk about the return of Boba Fett and the end of season 2 of The Mandalorian, as well as speculate about where the series could go next season. Plus I touch on the controversy surrounding a Star Wars YouTuber and a LucasFilm employee and friend of the show Lucia Fasano has a new EP out now! SHOW NOTES: Listen to “Because They Are Baby”, from Lucia Fasano. An EP that follows the journey of rescue cat Kimble, dynamic duo Woodward & Bernstein, & rescue dog Trips as they find love, acceptance, and safety for the first time.: https://luciafasano.bandcamp.com/album/because-they-are-baby Watch TransMissions Alt Mode Special 18 - Transformers War For Cybertron Earthrise Spoiler Free Review, featuring Ant from TFU.Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF2cMnyUNBg&t=8s Watch TFU News and Views 41 - Netflix Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Non-Spoiler Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ELBGAIQVc IA-CON Online is a brand-new virtual Transformers fan convention, coming January 30-31 2021. It’s a not-for-profit streaming exhibition put together by fans, for fans, with a focus on inclusion and diversity of fan created content. We’re looking for artists, panelists, cosplayers, and other content creators to participate! Get more information about IA-CON Online, including social channels and artist alley and panel submission applications at the website: https://iacononline.wordpress.com/ The deadline for panel submissions and cosplay contest applications has been extended to January 3rd, 2021! Powered by POD DECKS! Use my promo code MSRP10 at checkout to receive 10% off your first order! www.poddecks.com/ Watch the MSRP “After Hours” live stream every Monday night, starting at 8:00 pm, Pacific time, streaming on YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch and on Twitter through Periscope! Want to be a guest on the show? Send an E-mail to MikeSeibertRadio@Gmail.com or hit me up on social media Twitter: twitter.com/MikeSibertRadio Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikeseibertradio/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/MikeSeibertRadio/ MSRP show intro, outro, and bumpers produced by Dave Sanders. Theme music used with permission from Michael Geissler. Check out more of his music at his website www.bytormusic.com/ Alternate theme song written and performed by Lucia Fasano. More of her work is available on her Patreon page: www.patreon.com/luciafasano Like, Share, Rate, and Review the show wherever you find it, and help the show grow by giving a 5-star rating. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode!
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!
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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! →
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! →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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! →
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! →
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
The Scavengers are chasing the Magic 8-Ball of Garrus-9 through outer space; here are my thoughts on issue 14 of Transformers Lost Light. Want to read it for yourself? Pick it up today on Kindle and Comixology!
We count down to Toy Fair and take a reflective look on why it is always a good time to be a Transformers fan.
TFU.INFO takes a look at what to expect from the Hasbro Fan Media Event at New York Toy Fair in 10 days! For those getting this file on the Transformers University feed, please search TFU News & Views and subscribe on your favorite podcast app for more news and regular updates!