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Alt Mode Episode 82 – TrekFormers: Generation One

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On this episode, we review an IDW classic comic (and directly related to last week’s Lost Light #18), Spotlight: Hot Rod, we also review Machinima’s Power of the Primes Episode 8, and we check out an Entertainment Weekly article on how the Bumblebee Movie’s changes could save the live action Transformers movie franchise. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! 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… Continue reading

Episode 282 – Counterpunch-Drunk Love

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On this episode, we get a look at Magic Square Toys’ Third Party Masterpiece-scaled G1 Optimus Prime, we have some new information regarding Power of the Primes Punch / Counterpunch, and we go over the June toy sticker sheet update from ToyHax. 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… Continue reading

Special Episode 5 – Spencer Wilson From MAAS Toys

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On this special episode, we talk to Spencer Wilson from MAAS Toys about their Air Soldiers crowdfunding project, and the world of third party Transformers toys. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! 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 everyone! We’ve already done Episode 1, and that is available now and free for everyone. Check it out and if you want to hear… Continue reading

Episode 281 – Tokyo Dreams

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On this episode, we go over some cool new stuff shown off at the Tokyo Toy Show, Maketoys has a prototype for a new Galvatron figure, and we see some new figures inspired by the original G1 Cartoon Episode The Golden Lagoon. 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

Episode 279 – All That Jazz

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On this episode, we look over some hi-res scans of Masperpiece Beast Wars Megatron, McDonald’s is getting some Transformers Cyberverse toys, and Pop Culture Shock shows off a small scale G1 Optimus Prime Statue. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! 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 everyone! We’ve already done Episode… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 78 – Two Robots, One Kup

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On this episode, with no new IDW comic this week, we have a classic review of Transformers Spotlight: Kup, we also get a look at the cover for the trade paperback of the Transformers: Bumblebee Movie prequel comic, and we review Episode 4 of Machinima’s Power of the Primes animated web series. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! 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… Continue reading

Episode 277 – Masterpiece Mania

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On this episode, we look at some prototype images for Masterpiece Beast Wars Megatron, some repaints for G1 Masterpiece Shockwave and Megatron show up, and the return of KB Toys… sorta. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! 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 everyone! We’ve already done Episode 1, and that is… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 76 – Rodimus You Know Cron

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On this episode, Jeremy reviews Transformers: Lost Light #17, we finally hear from the director himself of the new live action Transformers: Bumblebee Movie, and a new guest has been announced for TFNation. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! 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 everyone! We’ve already done Episode 1, and that is available now and free for everyone.… Continue reading

Extra! Episode 40 – Avengers: Infinity War Spoiler Review

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On this episode of TransMissions Extra!, we take a break from the Bots and Cons to discuss Avengers: Infinity War! We’re comic book fans and fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so this was a definite topic we wanted to cover! We all went to see it opening weekend and then we went over all the big moments of this epic comic book movie. WARNING: SPOILERS!! We don’t hold back and go through all the details of the movie, so make sure you’ve seen it before you listen! And let us know in the comments what you thought of Infinity War! What is TransMissions: Extra!? We usually spend the first 30 minutes of our TransMissions Discord chat talking about other random topics before we record the main show. TransMissions Extra! is a more organized discussion of these topics recorded into a short podcast of its own. We hope you enjoy… Continue reading

John Barber and Alex Milne Interview Transcript from Alt Mode Special 5

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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEoFaFMwT4w[/embedyt] It’s Free Comic Book Day! IDW put out Unicron #0 today and we were privileged to do an interview with the creative team behind the Unicron mini-series, John Barber and Alex Milne! If you’re a TransMissions Donatreon, you get an extended cut of the interview with an extra 30 minutes of content! Patreon supporters, download it here! Paypal supporters, download it here! (Donatreon password required – Posted to the TransMissions Discord Donatreon chat, or email us if you’re not on Discord) NOTE: This interview was conducted several weeks before the announcement that John Barber was named editor-in-chief of IDW Publishing. The full transcript of the interview is below. The podcast version of the interview is here, or you can view the YouTube version embedded above. Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August… Continue reading