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| #88: Hasbro Transformers Design (featuring Evan Brooks) | 16 Sep 2024 | 02:17:42 | |
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:
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| #87: TFNation 2024 | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:51:19 | |
TFNation 2024 has come and gone, but as the dust settles on Europe's largest Transformers convention for another year, we look back at the highs, the lows, and the dealer room splurges along the way. 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:
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| #78: Transformers 1985 Minibots | 29 Apr 2024 | 01:24:13 | |
Everyone loves a good Minibot, but something about the tiny Transformers was extra special in 1985! These five are some of the most unusual releases of the era, but they're as charming now as they ever were back in the day, showcasing exactly how to do a small 'pocket money' toy with a sense of flair. Today, we appreciate the little guys! 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:
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 Lazzzerbeak Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Jesse Moreno Nexis Jimoin Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig Malcolm Hobbs CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Marc Allie 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 Calidus UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Michael Brandt 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 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Protein Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj 360verse Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow obadiahstarbuck Toy Pocket Dylan TFormers2002 Rob S 01 Forever0ne 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 Kazh Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #77: Transformers Missing Link Convoy | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:38:35 | |
Now that the dust has settled on Missing Link Convoy, it's time for us to dig into this landmark Transformers release and see if it lives up to 40 years of hype! Is this the ultimate exercise in franchise nostalgia, and what might we hope to see from the line next? 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:
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| #76: Transformers G1 toys quiz | 02 Apr 2024 | 01:26:41 | |
So, you think you know Transformers? Our hosts certainly do, but can they make it through Sixo's quiz on the Generation 1 toy line? We hope you enjoy listening to the results as much as we did recording it, and maybe playing along to see if you can beat our scores as you go! 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:
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| #75: Transformers 1988 (with Maz!) | 19 Mar 2024 | 01:59:56 | |
It's our 75th episode AND our third anniversary, so we're going back to one of our favourite years of toys to celebrate! Despite not being as widely lauded as what came before it, 1988 was a crucial period of change for Transformers. With new gimmicks - Powermasters, Pretenders, Micromasters and more! - and a return-of-sorts to Earthbound vehicular forms, there's a lot to say about this one. Which is probably why we brought back Maz to help chat through it all then! 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:
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| #74: Transformers Megatron Alternate Modes - Ranked! | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:59:10 | |
Unlike his nemesis, Optimus Prime, Transformers most maniacal villain has never settled on just one alternate form. Yes, Megatron has been a gun, a tank, a jet, a car and many more things besides! Today, the team deliver their definitive* ranking of every** Megatron alternate mode ever. (*debatable / **also debatable) 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:
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| #73: Supreme Class Transformers | 20 Feb 2024 | 02:07:33 | |
Before Titans, the Transformers toys giving the biggest bang for your buck were those found in the Supreme class, and often with gimmicks and features to match their sizeable stature! For this supremely-styled chat, the team take a look at the history of these often weird but wonderful specimens. 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:
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 Troysef Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Lazzzerbeak Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Chris Norris Jesse Moreno Nexis Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig Malcolm Hobbs CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Marc Allie Graeme Moffat Conor C 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 windows6k Jeremy Woodall Ross Jetfire James Dog Lunch UK Michael Cagle Duggertron squidcatfish Robert R Calidus UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Michael Brandt 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 TheTransformerCloset EMH_Richard Robin Hunt RhA Jetfireprime760 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Atlas Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Protein Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow Raphael Roth obadiahstarbuck Toy Pocket Dylan Justin Littlebrook TFormers2002 Rob S 01 Collin Adami Forever0ne kingliamthegood Dustimus Primal Scott Dickinson Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #72: Transformers Animated (Voyagers & Leaders) | 06 Feb 2024 | 02:03:37 | |
For our latest episode, we're talking about one of the most popular & enduring Transformers toy lines of all - it's 2007's Animated, with particular attention to the Voyager & Leader releases! What makes these toys, and the corresponding cartoon, so enjoyable, even today? 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:
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 Troysef Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Lazzzerbeak Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Chris Norris Jesse Moreno Nexis Jimoin Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig Malcolm Hobbs CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Marc Allie Graeme Moffat Conor C 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 windows6k Jeremy Woodall Ross Jetfire James Dog Lunch UK Michael Cagle Duggertron squidcatfish Robert R Calidus UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Michael Brandt Miguel Gonzalez Spider-Bob James Hooks Brandon Mahaffey Collecticon Chup Goldbolt Riley Lentz Emperor Galvartron Matthew Deadmen Spencer Butler Allen Johnson Anthony Baker Adam Brady James Turnham Simon TheTransformerCloset EMH_Richard Robin Hunt RhA Jetfireprime760 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Atlas Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Protein Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj 360verse Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow Raphael Roth obadiahstarbuck Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #71: Transformers & Clear Plastic | 23 Jan 2024 | 02:06:11 | |
Clear plastic is as notorious as GPS or discolouration when it comes to toy collector woes, albeit much more commonly encountered! Yet despite that, clear plastic isn't always a problem, and can be highly effective and a lot of fun when used properly! Today the team talk the good, the bad & the ugly. 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:
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 Troysef Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Lazzzerbeak Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Chris Norris Jesse Moreno Nexis Jimoin Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg Kyler Wilmoth Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig Malcolm Hobbs CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Marc Allie Graeme Moffat Conor C 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 June Marigold Alexis Taylor windows6k Tyler Dickison Jeremy Woodall Ross Jetfire James Dog Lunch UK Michael Cagle Duggertron squidcatfish Robert R Calidus UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Michael Brandt Miguel Gonzalez Spider-Bob James Hooks Brandon Mahaffey Collecticon Chup Goldbolt Riley Lentz Emperor Galvartron Matthew Deadmen Spencer Butler Allen Johnson Anthony Baker Adam Brady James Turnham Simon TheTransformerCloset EMH_Richard Robin Hunt RhA Logan Jetfireprime760 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Atlas Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Juan Carpintero Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola Tony Hayward freedomistheright DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Protein Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj Stevie P 360verse Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow Raphael Roth obadiahstarbuck Sassmaster Keith Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #70: Transformers 2024 - What To Look Forward To! | 09 Jan 2024 | 02:07:02 | |
It's a new dawn as January kicks off the 40th anniversary year of Transformers and plenty of promise for exciting toys ahead! For our first episode of 2024, the team take a look at everything on the horizon and what in particular has caught our fancy. 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:
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 Absurd Geokaiser Yusifer John Pearl Troysef Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Lazzzerbeak Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Chris Norris Jesse Moreno Nexis Jimoin Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig Malcolm Hobbs CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Marc Allie Graeme Moffat Conor C 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 June Marigold Alexis Taylor Jonathon Falselogic Howard windows6k Jeremy Woodall Ross Jetfire James Dog Lunch UK Michael Cagle Duggertron squidcatfish Robert R Calidus UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Michael Brandt Miguel Gonzalez Spider-Bob James Hooks Brandon Mahaffey Collecticon Chup Goldbolt Riley Lentz Emperor Galvartron Matthew Deadmen Spencer Butler Allen Johnson Anthony Baker Adam Brady James Turnham Simon TheTransformerCloset EMH_Richard Robin Hunt RhA Jetfireprime760 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Atlas Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Protein Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj 360verse Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow obadiahstarbuck Sassmaster Keith Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #69: Transformers 2023 - Our Top Picks! | 25 Dec 2023 | 01:55:28 | |
It's the most wonderful time of the year... which means we get to discuss our favourite toys from 2023! What Transformers products most delighted us, whether they were naughty or nice? The team get settled in for a festive chat on all this and more from the last twelve months.
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| #86: Transformers 1986 Minibots | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:45:32 | |
For episode 86, we're talking '86! Minibots, that is (or "Mini Vehicles", if you prefer). After already gassing up the previous years' of minute good guys, how does this final lot compare? And yes, we have plenty to say about one of them in particular. 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:
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 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 Marc Allie 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 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Klarque Clint Gaming Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj 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 Zee The Nerdy Vampire Here'sWhyIt'sCool Jetstorm Mike Yang Spencer Ellsworth gestaltgeek DD Torny gareth4foot30 Meltdown SkywarpSCS StarSaberFan38 Mikey Quetzalcoatlus northropi Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #68: Beast Wars II Maximals | 12 Dec 2023 | 02:44:59 | |
We're back on the Beasts for our latest episode except this time, we're off to Japan for one of the most colourful bits of late '90s Transformers - it's Beast Wars II! Take a tour on the wild side as Sixo introduces Liam and Jason to the delights of the Takara 1998 Maximal crew, be it lions, bugs or even a giant octopus! NOTE: play along at home using the TFWiki as a guide (or get on our Patreon Discord, where all of the pics & more will be presented for your leisure!): https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Beast_Wars_(Japanese_toyline) | |||
| #67: Skybound’s Energon Universe (Transformers / Void Rivals) | 28 Nov 2023 | 02:16:04 | |
It's still early days for Skybound's new 'Energon Universe', but there's plenty to talk about already! Kicking off a new miniseries on the comics, today the team examine the first two issues of Daniel Warren Johnson's acclaimed new Transformers series, along with Robert Kirkman's Void Rivals. It begins here... spoilers abound! | |||
| #66: Listener Questions | 14 Nov 2023 | 02:16:35 | |
Presenting an extra special episode now, as we delve deep into our bulging mailbag to answer questions from our dedicated listeners about Transformers, toy collecting, the podcast and much more than meets the ear. We're joined for this one by friend of the pod and all-round good guy Jason; but considering it's #66, will everyone make it out alive? | |||
| #65: Transformers Alternity | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:10:15 | |
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. | |||
| #64: Transformers Hidden Gems 3 | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:38:58 | |
We're back for a third round of #Transformers 'hidden gems', where each of the team selects two toys from over the years that they feel never got enough love. Or maybe they did? #Transformers #hiddengems #toycollecting | |||
| #63: TFNation - Behind The Scenes | 03 Oct 2023 | 02:03:01 | |
Now that TFNation 2023 is done, we roped in organisers Dave Mapes (who you might recognise) and Billy Stripes to give an insight into running Europe's largest Transformers convention! Get the skinny on the behind-the-scenes action here. #Transformers #TFNation #toycollecting If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of exclusive content & perks, including bonus 'minisodes', miniseries around ongoing topics, outtakes, early access and more! Also a big THANK YOU to our wonderful patrons: Nick Danny Roberts Andy Preston Chris Spider-Father Adam Shoemaker Bad Saturday Justin Masaru Dave Dalrymple Geokaiser Yusifer John Pearl Troysef Anthony Cars Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Lazzzerbeak Puma The Hunter Vegemite Mike Peter Hammerson Shenry Chris Norris Jesse Moreno Nexis Jimoin Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg Kyler Wilmoth Tim Bannerjee Ben Lewis Lucas Henkel Molluskoenig Malcolm Hobbs CNCRick56 Mythic Gears Zach Lawson Jason Murray David Shepherd esdeem Quickmixed Josh Bell Ashpolt zindios Cristian Hyatt Marc Allie Graeme Moffat Conor C 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 June Marigold Alexis Taylor windows6k Tyler Dickison Jeremy Woodall Ross Jetfire James Dog Lunch UK Michael Cagle Duggertron squidcatfish Robert R Calidus UncrasimaticBore Cam Lee Miguel Gonzalez Spider-Bob James Hooks Brandon Mahaffey Collecticon Chup Goldbolt Riley Lentz Emperor Galvartron Matthew Deadmen Spencer Butler Allen Johnson Anthony Baker Adam Brady James Turnham Simon TheTransformerCloset EMH_Richard Robin Hunt RhA Logan Jetfireprime760 James Clarke Frank Colosimo Atlas Dave Beckett Jeremy Canceko Ben Erickson Evilplopdisease Juan Carpintero Klarque Clint Gaming Michael Gaxiola freedomistheright DJ Convoy Prymus84 StarSaberFan37 Private Random Rob Franklin Protein Digbysaurus Anthony Fortunato Menastreaker Darj Stevie P 360verse Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow Raphael Roth obadiahstarbuck Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise!) | |||
| #62: TFNation 2023 | 19 Sep 2023 | 02:04:59 | |
TFNation has come and gone again for another year! The cornerstone of the UK's Transformers social calendar is always a fun and exciting time, and the team are here to relive all the highlights from 2023's event... including the toys we met along the way! #Transformers #TFNation #toycollecting | |||
| #61: Transformers Missing Link Reaction | 05 Sep 2023 | 01:48:22 | |
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 #MissingLink | |||
| #60: Transformers 1987 | 25 Jul 2023 | 01:47:45 | |
We're back for another stop on the tour through each year of the classic Transformers toy line! 1987 was rather appropriately a year of significant change for the robots in disguise, with 'blockier' toys and new gimmicks such as Headmasters and Targetmasters. Some may even say it's one of the best years ever... perhaps even on this podcast! | |||
| #59: Transformers Rise of the Beasts | 11 Jul 2023 | 02:13:02 | |
The robots in disguise are back on the big screen, and there's plenty to say about it all! Prepare for a spoiler-filled deep dive into everything we enjoyed about the latest film and a fair bit of critiquing besides as we get into it with Transformers Rise of the Beasts. Let them come! #Transformers #RiseoftheBeasts #BeastWars | |||
| #85: Third Party Transformers - Heaven or Hell 2 | 06 Aug 2024 | 01:47:57 | |
It's the return of 'third party - heaven or hell' as the team goes for a second round of discussing the best - and the absolute worst! - unofficial Transformers toys ever made. Well, most of us do, anyway. 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:
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 John Pearl Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Jesse Moreno Nexis Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg 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 Marc Allie 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 Calidus UncrasimaticBore Michael Brandt 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 Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow obadiahstarbuck Toy Pocket Dylan TFormers2002 Rob S 01 Scott Dickinson Andy TFtheShow Joseph Rivera aggresive bread Hugh Mckinney Jay_too Chris Carnage Coy Kasey Hershberger Gojiprime Valk Rahdimus Tarngaryan GRRUFFITRON Zee The Nerdy Vampire Here'sWhyIt'sCool Jetstorm Mike Yang Gregory Currin Spencer Ellsworth gestaltgeek DD Torny gareth4foot30 Meltdown Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #58: Talking Transformers with Hasbro (featuring Bmac & Mark Maher) | 27 Jun 2023 | 02:14:50 | |
In a very special episode, Triple Takeover sits down with Hasbro to talk all things Transformers! We are delighted to welcome Hasbro's Ben "Bmac" MacCrae (Associate Brand Manager of Global Brand Development & Marketing) and Mark Maher (Transformers Generations Lead Product Designer) onto the show for an extensive chat about our favourite brand of transforming robot toys - this is one you won't want to miss! | |||
| #57: Why Transformers? | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:59:26 | |
There are no doubt moments where every toy collector is asked by their friends or family that eternal question: why? Why collect toys to begin with? And why is it Transformers that appeals so much, both now and back when you were little? Today we're getting a bit philosophical and attempting to answer all that and more. | |||
| #56: The Toys That Enabled Us | 30 May 2023 | 01:22:52 | |
We frequently hear from our listeners how we've 'enabled' them on various toy purchases as a result of what we've discussed on the show. Well, to prove we're no different, the team are looking at some specific examples of self-enablement, all of which are non-Transformers related! We do it to ourselves. | |||
| #55: Robosen Transformers | 16 May 2023 | 01:53:33 | |
We all love robots in disguise but what about actual robots? Robosen has already made waves with their fully interactive self-transforming Optimus Prime and they have more on the way soon! But where do these sorts of consumer robotics sit in the market and just how appealing are they for more traditional toy collectors? Let's find out. #Transformers #ToyCollecting #TripleTakeover #Robosen #OptimusPrime | |||
| #54: Third Party Transformers - Heaven or Hell | 02 May 2023 | 01:38:26 | |
The unofficial 3rd party Transformers scene can feature diamonds and duds, be it Masterpiece, Generations, Legends scale or more. Check out the Triple Takeover team's best and worst experiences with 3P TFs! | |||
| #53: Transformers G1 Retro Reissues | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:33:24 | |
It started in the best way possible with the iconic pink Hot Rod, but now the Transformers Retro reissue line promises to bring collectors yet more exciting new takes on classic G1 toys that we could never have dreamt of! With Hound and Thundercracker currently on release, we look at what could be on the horizon and which other characters we would love to see given the same treatment. | |||
| #52: Vintage Transformers Prototypes | 04 Apr 2023 | 02:45:03 | |
Anyone who grew up with Transformers in the '80s or '90s will remember the allure of the many protoypes visible in the catalogues of the era, especially as they were often different to the toys we had in hand. Well, today, we're joined by a very special guest in Ras, a vintage prototype enthusiast who has the largest collection of pre-production Transformers currently known, including the only privately-owned copy of G1 Unicron from 1986! If you've ever been interested in what these prototypes represent, this is an episode not to miss. | |||
| #51: Transformers Hidden Gems 2 | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:51:29 | |
We're back for a second round of Transformers 'hidden gems', where each of the team selects two toys from over the years that they feel never got enough love. Or maybe they did? | |||
| #50: The Transformers The Movie | 07 Mar 2023 | 02:45:28 | |
Triple Takeover celebrates its 50th podcast episode by tackling The Transformers: The Movie. A discussion beyond good, beyond evil, beyond your wildest imagination. | |||
| #49: Transformers Machine Wars | 21 Feb 2023 | 02:23:54 | |
Hasbro and Kenner's 1997 Transformers Machine Wars is as niche a toy line as it gets within the world of robots in disguise! Listen as Optimus Prime, Starscream, and Soundwave become store exclusive G1 repaints...in America! | |||
| #84: Transformers Hidden Gems 4 | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:29:22 | |
It's the return of our popular 'hidden gems' series where each of the team selects two Transformers toys from over the years that they feel never got enough love. But has everyone understood the brief? 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:
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 John Pearl Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Jesse Moreno Nexis Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg 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 Marc Allie 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 Calidus UncrasimaticBore Michael Brandt 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 Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow obadiahstarbuck Toy Pocket Dylan TFormers2002 Rob S 01 Scott Dickinson Andy TFtheShow Joseph Rivera aggresive bread Hugh Mckinney Jay_too Chris Carnage Coy Kasey Hershberger Gojiprime Valk Rahdimus Tarngaryan GRRUFFITRON Zee The Nerdy Vampire Here'sWhyIt'sCool Jetstorm Mike Yang Gregory Currin Spencer Ellsworth gestaltgeek DD Torny gareth4foot30 Meltdown Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #48: Starcom | 07 Feb 2023 | 02:05:46 | |
Of the many oft-forgotten toys of the 1980s, Starcom holds a special place in many collectors' hearts. And for good reason! With incredible details, a play pattern that's hard to beat and super stylish spacefaring vehicles, there's a lot to love, as you'll see through the course of this voyage of discovery. | |||
| #47: Diaclone Car Robots | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:43:17 | |
For our first new full-length episode of 2023, we're going back to where it all began and taking a look at the pre-Transformers era and the Diaclone Car Robots sub-line! These fantastic designs would go on to find new life as robots in disguise but there's still plenty of intrigue to explore from the original line-up of toys, as we shall see. | |||
| #46: The Best Transformers Toys of 2022 | 27 Dec 2022 | 01:46:34 | |
As the year's end fast approaches, it's time to take stock and be thankful for some of the outstanding new Transformers products we picked up over the last twelve months. Yep, these are our picks for the best toys of the year! | |||
| #45: Controversial Opinions 3 | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:38:27 | |
Yes, it's that time again, as the team court controversy for a third round of intense opinions! Up for discussion this time are the meaty topics of non-transforming Transformers toys and the whole debate around 'Masterpiece vs mainline'! Strong opinions incoming. | |||
| #44: Transformers Retools | 29 Nov 2022 | 01:28:29 | |
Sometimes all a good Transformers toy design needs is a few tweaks for it to become truly legendary! Up for discussion today are some of our favourite retooled moulds from over the years, including discussion around what makes a truly successful retooled toy to begin with. | |||
| #43: Transformers Hidden Gems | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:23:07 | |
This episode is all about 'hidden gems' - those Transformers toys that we adore in our collection but somehow never seem to get enough recognition in the wider fandom! Here, the team pick out three of their own vintage gems as well as three more modern toys for discussion. | |||
| #42: Transformers Mailaways | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:49:41 | |
The Transformers franchise has a long history of mailaway items, dating back to the early days of items such as the Omnibots, Reflector and Time Warrior. For this episode, we take a look at some of the most memorable examples from over the years and why they continue to appeal! | |||
| #41: Transformers 1986 Non-Movie Toys | 18 Oct 2022 | 02:04:57 | |
1986 is one of the most memorable years in Transformers history, yet it's not just the obvious movie toys that are worth a look! For this episode, we're chatting up the unsung heroes of the year, including Sky Lynx, the Battlechargers, the Triple Changers and more. | |||
| #40: Transformers Beast Machines | 04 Oct 2022 | 02:39:49 | |
Even two decades on, Beast Machines remains one of the single most polarising parts of Transformers history, inspiring a level of general fan ire most other toy lines just can't claim! Our crew varies in terms of their knowledge and appreciation for the 2000 line-up, so today, we're diving on in and seeing just what it's all about. Supreme stuff. Supreme Cheetor / Air Attack Optimus Primal artwork pic c/o: https://www.transformers-universe.com/ | |||
| #39: Transformers G1 Sixcombiners | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:28:48 | |
Micromasters are one of the most celebrated parts of the G1 Transformers line, bringing tons of robots in disguise fun in miniature form! So what's even better than lots of little men? How about little men who smush together to become little Big Men? That's essentially what you get with the Micromaster Sixcombiners! Today, the team explore the various releases in this line-up, including the vintage original giftsets all the way through to the modern reissues and Hasbro Universe versions. | |||
| #83: Beast Wars II Predacons | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:35:01 | |
We're back for the long-awaited follow-up to episode #68 where we began exploring Takara's 1998 Beast Wars II line, and now it's time to talk bad guys! The Predacons in this line are perhaps not what you might expect, but there's still plenty of enablement to be had, including for one of the hosts... 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:
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 John Pearl Alec Meer CapnRA Phil G Rotorstorm Puma The Hunter Peter Hammerson Shenry Jesse Moreno Nexis Aaron Svoboda Billigator Andy Gold Coldsquall Simon Elvin Joshles Cracktastic Plastic Danvastator Jeffrey Freeg 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 Marc Allie 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 Calidus UncrasimaticBore Michael Brandt 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 Tony Hayward DJ Convoy Prymus84 Private Random Rob Franklin Digbysaurus Tony Nato Menastreaker Darj Traffic Cone ThePerfectPixl A Saucy Fellow Andrew Bentley Marc Bairstow obadiahstarbuck Toy Pocket Dylan TFormers2002 Rob S 01 Scott Dickinson Andy TFtheShow Joseph Rivera aggresive bread Hugh Mckinney Jay_too Chris Carnage Coy Kasey Hershberger Gojiprime Valk Rahdimus Tarngaryan GRRUFFITRON Zee The Nerdy Vampire Here'sWhyIt'sCool Jetstorm Mike Yang Gregory Currin Spencer Ellsworth gestaltgeek DD Torny gareth4foot30 Meltdown Jon R And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise) | |||
| #38: Euro G1 Transformers Development | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:34:12 | |
As part of 2022's TFNation, the team was delighted to attend a panel with Andy Couzens (formerly Head of Boys Toys for Hasbro Europe), who was heavily involved in developing the European-exclusive era of Transformers from 1991 onwards (known as G1.5 by some). We managed to glean some extra information from Andy following his panel, and here we sit and examine how this fascinating period of the franchise came to be and why it remains so special. | |||
| #37: Convention Hauls | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:44:05 | |
The party's over, it's time to go home... but at least we have a sack full of new toys to help stave off the comedown! Convention season may be at an end, but for this episode, we examine past glories and talk through our finest dealer room hauls from years gone by.... and one or two examples that weren't so glamorous. | |||
| #36: Toy Conventions | 09 Aug 2022 | 01:45:53 | |
Convention season is upon us, so there's no better time to chat about what, for many, is the highlight of the toy collecting year! The guests, the panels, the toys, the dealer rooms, the displays, the cosplay, the artwork, the hangovers... whether you're a seasoned con-goer or someone who has yet to partake, this episode covers it all. | |||
| #35: Transformers Masterpiece - The Hasui Years | 26 Jul 2022 | 02:07:01 | |
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. | |||