Studio Series SS86 Megatron is here, and few Transformers toys in recent memory have broken the internet quite as much! From rumours to reveal, everything about this figure has been a hot topic of controversy in one way or another, so we may as well get into it all today, eh?
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#106: Transformers Hidden Gems 5
We're back for another round of hidden gems - our favourite format for discussing toys from over the years that we feel never got enough love. But can the team stick to no G1?
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1:56:31
#105: Transformers 1989 Micromasters
We're back for another look at individual years of Transformers toys, and today it's all about the 1989 Micromasters! One of the biggest resets in the original line, these mini-marvels didn't scrimp on the fun factor, as evidenced by our enthusiasm in talking about them. But how many does Jason own?
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2:03:08
#104 Transformers G1 Technobots vs Terrorcons
Following the Scramble City combiners of the previous year, the Technobots & Terrorcons arrived in 1987 with a fresh spin on a familiar design. Computron & Abominus have become fan-favourite toys over the years, but which do we think is best?
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1:50:29
#103: Transformers Masterpiece / MPG Evolution
The recently announced MPG-17 means we have a fourth Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime on the way soon! But what sets it apart from the previous attempts from over the years and just how has the line evolved since its 2003 beginnings?
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Here'sWhyIt'sCool
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tfgrandaddy
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Billy Boy
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Andy Fitzpatrick
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Vicente Taboada
The 20-Sided Theatre
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Justin Slayden
Matthew Shortt
Simon Goodall
Charles Hansen
Don Lubecki
Connor Ross
Rob Schwarze (Swarez)
Sam Kershaw
Tayler DelNagro
Trent
gdinero
sh00k3th
qweywey
SWCRonin
Jon R
And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise)
Welcome to the Triple Takeover Toycast, a fun and informative fortnightly podcast about Transformers and other amazing toy properties! From vintage collecting and prototypes to modern releases, cartoons, comics and films, it’s all discussed with enthusiasm by your hosts, Sixo, Liam, Jason & Maz (+ special guests).