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TransMissions Extra! Episode 14 – The Podcast Awakens

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On this episode of TransMissions Extra!, we go back to that galaxy far, far away. The new movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens is out, we’ve all seen it, and we’re ready to talk all about it! Could Episode VII possibly live up to the hype? Does it rekindle our love of Star Wars? Is there any money left for other movies to make? We answer none of these questions, but we give you our opinions on this movie event! Of course, there are ginormous spoilers for Episode VII, so go see it first before you listen! What is TransMissions: Extra!? We usually spend the first 30 minutes of our TransMissions Skype call 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 TransMissions Extra! Like what… Continue reading

TransMissions Episode 147 – New Year of Anniversaries

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It’s our first episode of 2016! In Toys, we dig into some of the figures planned for the Beast Wars 20th Anniversary and clear out some of the toy news backlog from the holiday break. In Comics, we celebrate all the end-of-2015 critical acclaim for Transformers More Than Meets The Eye, and we review IDW’s Sins of the Wreckers issue #2. And we get an early start on planning for TFcon Chicago this fall. 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! This episode of TransMissions is sponsored by Prime Toys, where you can get collector grade toys without the collector grade prices!… Continue reading

TransMissions Episode 146 – 2015 Leftovers

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On this episode, the TransMissions hosts are off for Christmas break! But we’ve got a few previously unreleased recordings to tide you over until we’re back next week! Thanks to everyone who listened and supported us in 2015 and we hope you’ll continue in 2016! 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! This episode of TransMissions is sponsored by Prime Toys, where you can get collector grade toys without the collector grade prices! Throughout the month of December use the coupon code TRANSMISSIONSDECEMBER at checkout for 10% off your order! What were your favorite Transformers toys and comics in 2015? Take our Transformers Toys & Comics Best of 2015 Year-End Survey! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? … Continue reading

TransMissions Episode 145 – I’ll Have a Bove Christmas

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On this special Christmas episode, we’re joined IDW Transformers colourist John-Paul Bove as we relive memories of Transformers Christmas past and review a Transformers Christmas G1 comic story. 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! This episode of TransMissions is sponsored by Prime Toys, where you can get collector grade toys without the collector grade prices! Throughout the month of December use the coupon code TRANSMISSIONSDECEMBER at checkout for 10% off your order! What were your favorite Transformers toys and comics in 2015? Take our Transformers Toys & Comics Best of 2015 Year-End Survey! Like what we’re doing and want to help… Continue reading

TransMissions Extra! Episode 13 – Breaking The Fourth Dimension

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On this episode of TransMissions Extra!, we explore the endless possibilities of time travel. It’s a fun concept in fiction, but will it ever be real? We also discuss when we’d like to go if we had a time machine of our own. What do you think of time travel? Let us know in the comments! What is TransMissions: Extra!? We usually spend the first 30 minutes of our TransMissions Skype call 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 TransMissions Extra! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better?  Support us on Patreon or donate via Paypal! Want to see a new IDW comic set in the G1 cartoon universe?  Sign our petition and make your voice heard! Continue reading

TransMissions Episode 144 – What If Optimus Shot Unicron With The Death Star?

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On this episode, in Toys we take a look at Takara flight stands for putting all your Transformers in awesome dynamic action poses, in Comics IDW messes with the Transformers 1986 animated  movie with Transformers Deviations, and you can now pre-register for the Midwest’s Transformers get-together Dairycon! All this and buckets of terrible dairy and cow puns 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! This episode of TransMissions is sponsored by Prime Toys, where you can get collector grade toys without the collector grade prices! Throughout the month of December use the coupon code TRANSMISSIONSDECEMBER at checkout for 10% off your order! What were your favorite Transformers toys… Continue reading

TransMissions Extra! Episode 12 – Bond… James Bond

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On this episode of TransMissions Extra!, Jeremy leads a discussion about Bond… James Bond. We talk about our favorite Bond actors, movies, and gadgets. Are you a Bond G1-er and only like the Connery Bond movies, or do you like some of the other actors? Let us know your favorites! What is TransMissions: Extra!? We usually spend the first 30 minutes of our TransMissions Skype call 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 TransMissions Extra! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better?  Support us on Patreon or donate via Paypal! Want to see a new IDW comic set in the G1 cartoon universe?  Sign our petition and make your voice heard! Continue reading

TransMissions Episode 143 – Astrotrain Gets Fancy

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On this episode, we discuss new images of third party Fancy Cell Toys’ Transportation Captain AKA Astrotrain. We review IDW comics’ Transformers issue #48, and we drool over the Generation 1 box art canvases that have been found for sale at Hobby Lobby stores. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! This episode of TransMissions is sponsored by Prime Toys, where you can get collector grade toys without the collector grade prices! Throughout the month of December use the coupon code TRANSMISSIONSDECEMBER at checkout for 10% off your order! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better?  Support us on Patreon or donate via Paypal! Want to see a new IDW comic set in the G1 cartoon universe?  Sign our petition and make your voice heard! Continue reading

TransMissions Extra! Episode 11 – Roll (A 20-Sided Die) For It

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On this episode of TransMissions Extra!, Yoshi takes us on a fantastic journey into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Pen-and-paper role playing games offer a unique social experience unlike board games or video games, and is a great way to exercise the imagination. Are you a fan of D&D or RPGs in general? Let us know with your feedback! What is TransMissions: Extra!? We usually spend the first 30 minutes of our TransMissions Skype call 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 TransMissions Extra! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better?  Support us on Patreon or donate via Paypal! Want to see a new IDW comic set in the G1 cartoon universe?  Sign our petition and make… Continue reading

TransMissions Episode 142 – MTMTE Rips Your Heart Out Again

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On this episode, we examine prototype images of Planet X’s new War For Cybertron-based third party Perceptor figure. Charles reviews IDW’s Transformers More Than Meets The Eye issue #47, and fan favorite artist Guido Guidi is set to attend TFNation 2016 in the UK next August. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Check out our “Trips to the Store” video segment on YouTube! This episode of TransMissions is sponsored by Prime Toys, where you can get collector grade toys without the collector grade prices! Throughout the month of December use the coupon code TRANSMISSIONSDECEMBER at checkout for 10% off your order! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better?  Support us on Patreon or donate via Paypal! Want to see a new IDW comic set in the G1 cartoon universe?  Sign our petition and make your voice heard! Continue reading