All Things Transformers

Eighteen years of Cybertronian coverage! In Episode 459 of All Things Transformers, hosts Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike celebrate a massive milestone: 18 YYYYEEEEAAAAAARRRRRSSSSSSSS on the airwaves! And to mark the occasion, the Transformers news cycle is delivering absolute gold across every era of the franchise.
First up, tickets are officially live for The Transformers: The Movie 1986 Apology Tour theatrical re-release, alongside details on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Edition DVD and a look at the glorious official promotional mailer. Over on the import side, Takara Tomy has dropped the full reveal for MPG-26 Decepticon Rhinox, as well as new promotional videos for Missing Link D-01 Soundwave and the cartoon-accurate D-02 Soundwave Anime Version.
We also cover the return of a modern classic with the reissue of Power of the Primes Optimal Optimus, break down mobile updates for Transformers: Eternal War, examine NECA's bizarre retro kids' costumes, and map out our comic pull lists with Skybound’s September and October solicitations.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
Full details on buying tickets for The Transformers: The Movie 1986 back on the big screen.
A deep dive into Takara Tomy’s MPG-26 Rhinox and the expansion of the Masterpiece line.
Breakdown of Missing Link Soundwave and why retro-engineering is taking over collector shelves.
Complete roadmap for Skybound’s fall comic solicitations.
Transform and Transcend!
Top Stories & Featured Links
Theatrical Return: Transformers The Movie 1986 Back In Theaters — Get Your Tickets!
Masterpiece Beast Era: Takara Tomy Transformers MPG-26 Decepticon Rhinox Full Reveal
G1 Tech Evolution: Missing Link D-01 & D-02 Soundwave Anime Version Promo Video
Reissue Alert: Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Optimal Optimus Reissue

In Episode 458 of ALL THINGS TRANSFORMERS join TFG1Mike as he brings STEVE MEGATRON into SkyBound Entertainment's ENERGON UNIVERSE!!!! They take a trip through the Cybertronian Space Bridge in order to take a look at Daniel Warren Johnson's TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 1: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE!!! The book also features the SUPERIOR MIKE SPICER on the Colors and the Wondrous Russ Wooton on the lettering!!!! As always Make Your Great Escape Into Comics!!!
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We are celebrating an incredible milestone: 17 years of taking over the airwaves! In Episode 457, hosts Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike celebrate the network's anniversary by diving into a massive haul of new product drops. We kick things off with the Transformers: The Movie 1986 Apology Tour, as the animated classic officially heads back to theaters. To celebrate, we break down the sound-blasting details behind the legendary soundtrack's brand-new Reformatted Edition vinyl and CD release.
The mainline is completely heating up as we analyze official in-hand looks at the Age of the Primes Leader Class Sentinel Prime Artifact Pack. We debate the inclusion of The Conduit accessory—which serves as the master key to hold the artifacts of the Thirteen Primes—and check out the Generations Selects Autobot 3-Pack featuring animation-accurate decos for Mirage, Ironhide, and Bluestreak. Plus, we drop our unfiltered thoughts on Yolopark’s AMK Series Beast Wars Megatron and Blackarachnia color prototypes, map out our comic pull lists with Skybound’s latest solicitations, and react to Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks’ massive teaser about an upcoming AAA Transformers Action-Adventure PC and console game!
What you’ll get out of this episode:
A breakdown of the Sentinel Prime Artifact Pack and how it interacts with the rest of the line.
In-hand thoughts on the new G1-accurate Autobot Multipack and pre-order alerts.
Speculation on the genre-shifting Transformers action-RPG game teased by Hasbro's corporate office.
Reactions to Yolopark’s non-transforming but stunningly sculpted Beast Wars prototypes.
Transform and Transcend!
Top Stories & Featured Links
Box Office Return: The Transformers: The Movie 1986 Back In Theaters
Master Artifacts: Age Of The Primes Sentinel Prime Artifact Pack First Look
Autobot Multipack: Generations Selects Autobot 3-pack In-Hand Images
Gaming Future: Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks Talks Transformers Action-Adventure Video Game

The Maximals and Predacons are taking over! In Episode 456, host Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike celebrate a massive wave of Beast Wars love as we approach the 30th Anniversary. We dive into the first look at the Predacon Multipack, the stunning new color prototypes for Yolopark AMK Optimus Primal and Dinobot, and the beastly "Defender" reveals from Blokees featuring Leo Prime and Galvatron.
But that’s not the only legendary news—Eric Siebenaler is officially back! We discuss what the return of this iconic designer means for the future of the brand. We also break down the engineering of the unique Transformers Icons Optimus Prime (which transforms into the Autobot Symbol), the latest Skybound comic solicitations through June 2026, and how you can vote to save Activision’s Transformers games on Xbox.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
A deep dive into the Beast Wars 30th Anniversary Predacon set and new Yolopark kits.
Analysis of Eric Siebenaler’s return to the Transformers design team.
Your roadmap for Skybound’s spring and summer comic releases.
A first look at the "Symbolic" Icons Optimus Prime figure.

"Arise, Rodimus Prime!" This week on All Things Transformers, host Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike are reporting live (spiritually) from the floor of Toy Fair 2026 with a massive haul of reveals. The showstopper? The official Studio Series 86 Matrix of Leadership Role Play accessory! We break down the electronics, the "The Touch" sound clips, and whether it’s worth the upgrade for your center-shelf display.
But the Matrix isn't the only spark in the room. We dive into the Hasbro Booth for a first look at the Age of the Primes and Studio Series lineups, including the highly anticipated Bruticus and Kranix. Plus, we get weird with Cyberworld: Energon Surge, featuring a "Deep Sea Explorer" Soundwave and a pirate-ship Scourge. Finally, we navigate the upcoming Skybound Energon Universe comic solicitations, including a ground-breaking Megatron-centric tale.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
A breakdown of the Studio Series 86 Matrix role-play toy features.
In-depth analysis of Toy Fair 2026 reveals, from Blokees to Titan Class rumors.
A roadmap for your pull list with the latest Skybound comic solicitations.
Honest reactions to the "Cyberworld" gimmickry—is a sea-monster Soundwave what we needed?