Author: Big C

Alt Mode Episode 54 – Getaway With Murder

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On this episode, we review Transformers: Lost Light issue #11 in Comics. In Media News, the original storyboards for the Transformers Generation 1 cartoon episode “City of Steel” go up for auction, and we review Machinima’s Titans Return Episode 5. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion). Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects… Continue reading

Episode 254 – Takara Does Tokyo

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On this episode, Jeremy talks about Hasbro’s new Transformers Authentics “evergreen” toy line, Charles discusses images of new Transformers statues from Prime 1 Studios and Imaginarium Art, and Darryl examines images of Takara’s new Star Wars Transformers line from the Tokyo Comic Con. 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! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 53 – Foghorn Overlord

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On this episode, we are joined by Eric Crownover. In Comics, we review the final issue of Rom Vs Transformers: Shining Armor, in Media News, the Transformers Generation 1 soundtrack restoration project is complete, and there are several announcements for 2018 shows in Conventions News. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion). Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and why. Reminder: Duly Appointed Supporters of TransMissions Level Patreons get 2 entries if they enter! Send us your entries via email, Twitter, or Facebook!… Continue reading

Episode 253 – Super Bot Fighter II Turbo

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On this episode, we’re joined by guest host Eric Crownover. We check out some Street Fighter II crossover Transformers figures, Hallmark releases a new Optimus Prime ornament, and we look at some provocative images of Fans Toys Masterpiece scale Arcee. 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! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and why. Reminder: Duly Appointed Supporters of TransMissions Level… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 52 – Throttledbots

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On this episode, we are joined by Vangelus from the WTF @ TFW podcast. We review IDW’s Optimus Prime issue #13 in comics, the voice of Optimus Prime himself, Peter Cullen, does an interview for the Titans Return Machinima series, and if you’re stressing about what kind of dessert to serve this year for Christmas? Never fear, a Japanese bakery has you covered with Transformers themed Christmas cakes. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion). Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and… Continue reading

Episode 252 – Fusilateral Quintrocombiner

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On this episode, we are joined by Vangelus from the WTF @ TFW podcast. We talk about Mattel refusing Hasbro’s Latest buyout offer, Power of The Primes Wave 1 hitting retail stores, and Fans Toys shows off some images of their Masterpiece scale third party Aerialbots. 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! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and why.… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 51 – Remember The Titans

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On this episode, we’re joined by Greig, host of the Unfunny Nerd Tangent podcast. We review Transformers: First Strike in comics, Family Guy features a Bayformer scene in Transforming Pop Culture, we get a glimpse of Bumblebee’s head from the upcoming Bumblebee Movie, and we review the first two episodes of Machinima’s Titans Return animated series in Transformers Media News. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and why. Reminder: Duly Appointed Supporters of TransMissions Level Patreons… Continue reading

Episode 251 – Hasbro Rocks Mattel

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On this episode, we’re joined by Greig, host of the Unfunny Nerd Tangent podcast. We talk about the first Power of the Primes Wave 1 figures hitting Target stores in the US, rumors of Hasbro buying/merging with competitor Mattel, and the long awaited reveal of Masterpiece Beast Wars Dinobot. 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! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 50 – Revolutionaries’ War

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On this episode, we review IDW’s Optimus Prime: First Strike in comics, we see a preview of the Japanese Generations 2018 comic and catalog, and guess who’s voicing Metroplex in Machinima’s Titans Return series? All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway. Huge thanks to Cass for her hard work! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached 60 Patreon supporters, so now this is a new monthly Patreon exclusive perk for all levels. But there’s still work to do! If we reach 100 Patreon supporters, the new show will be available to… Continue reading

Episode 250 – Ornamental Nightmare

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On this episode, Hallmark releases a new, but disappointing, G1 Optimus Prime Christmas tree ornament, we get an update on Takara Legends EX Grand Maximus, and Toys ‘R’ Us cancels orders for Titans Return Arcee, only to let people reorder it again? 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! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached… Continue reading