Radio Free Cybertron: The Transformers Podcast

Radio Free Cybertron 978 – One Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars

Episode 978 of Radio Free Cybertron is here — Brian, Matt, Don, Rob, and Diecast dig into the vintage auction result that broke the internet (and maybe someone's bank accounts), then pivot to TakaraTomy's pricey Overgear Ironhide and Blackout, the Transformers x U.S. Soccer crossover figure nobody asked for, but some of us are buying anyway. Plus: Burger King is doing Transformers kids meal toys, and Brian — owner of a complete 1985 McDonald's Happy Meal set AND a Checker's Rhinox— is not playing around about it.

Radio Free Cybertron 977 – Brian’s Toy of the Year Already? (It’s a surprise to us too)

Brian, Don, Matt, Rob, and John hold down the fort without Chris for a packed episode covering new in-hand sightings, a wave of masterpiece news, and some genuinely exciting personal pickups.

Radio Free Cybertron 976 – Gary Chalk Beats Cancer + Monstructor is REAL

This week: The crew kicks off with some genuinely great news: Gary Chalk (the voice of Optimus Primal!) has beaten stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma and is in full remission. From there it's all Transformers chaos — the Generation Selects Monstrucker reveal has everyone hyped (Slog's alt mode is literally just a triceratops standing up, and somehow that's perfect), while 2026 product listings bring a BotCon-referencing Megazarak redeco, an Earthrise Autobot 3-pack with finally-opaque Datsun plastics, and a Walmart Energon capsule that the crew suspects will be drowning in clear plastic. In-hand photos of the Stranger Things crossover Frequency impress even the hosts who've never watched the show. All that and more on this week's Radio Free Cybertron!

Radio Free Cybertron 975 – Transformers 40th Anniversary Toys – The Good, The Bad & The Astrotrain

This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew breaks down Hasbro Pulse’s Toy Fair recap, spotlighting the 40th Anniversary Studio Series 86 reveals. The new Astrotrain sparks debate with its slimmed-down robot mode and lighter paint apps, though its triple-changer engineering earns respect. Deluxe Kranix impresses with animation accuracy, while Sunstreaker and Wheeljack reissues get mixed reactions. The team also reacts to the premium Matrix of Leadership roleplay prop, Brian discusses his participation in the “Transformers Movie Apology Tour,” and shares excitement (and hesitation) around Missing Link Grimlock and other upcoming releases. Anniversary year energy is in full swing.

Radio Free Cybertron 974 – I don’t want this thing in my house (Corrected Audio)

Download this episode if you previously received pre-show for Episode 974. This week on Radio Free Cybertron, the crew reacts to Hasbro’s latest LinkedIn flex, revealing Transformers as the company’s most engaged global brand—beating out Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. We chat about Hasbro’s strong earnings report, what it means for the brand, and how it compares to Mattel’s rough quarter. On the toy front, we preview the upcoming T-Spark livestream featuring Missing Link Animation Grimlock, speculate on whatever US250 Star Eagle is, and examine new Yolopark reveals.