Triple Takeover Toycast

For our first new full-length episode of 2023, we're going back to where it all began and taking a look at the pre-Transformers era and the Diaclone Car Robots sub-line! These fantastic designs would go on to find new life as robots in disguise but there's still plenty of intrigue to explore from the original line-up of toys, as we shall see.Support the Show.

As the year's end fast approaches, it's time to take stock and be thankful for some of the outstanding new Transformers products we picked up over the last twelve months. Yep, these are our picks for the best toys of the year!Support the Show.

Yes, it's that time again, as the team court controversy for a third round of intense opinions! Up for discussion this time are the meaty topics of non-transforming Transformers toys and the whole debate around 'Masterpiece vs mainline'! Strong opinions incoming.Support the Show.

Sometimes all a good Transformers toy design needs is a few tweaks for it to become truly legendary! Up for discussion today are some of our favourite retooled moulds from over the years, including discussion around what makes a truly successful retooled toy to begin with. Support the Show.

This episode is all about 'hidden gems' - those Transformers toys that we adore in our collection but somehow never seem to get enough recognition in the wider fandom! Here, the team pick out three of their own vintage gems as well as three more modern toys for discussion.  Support the Show.

The Transformers franchise has a long history of mailaway items, dating back to the early days of items such as the Omnibots, Reflector and Time Warrior. For this episode, we take a look at some of the most memorable examples from over the years and why they continue to appeal!Support the Show.

1986 is one of the most memorable years in Transformers history, yet it's not just the obvious movie toys that are worth a look! For this episode, we're chatting up the unsung heroes of the year, including Sky Lynx, the Battlechargers, the Triple Changers and more.Support the Show.

Even two decades on, Beast Machines remains one of the single most polarising parts of Transformers history, inspiring a level of general fan ire most other toy lines just can't claim! Our crew varies in terms of their knowledge and appreciation for the 2000 line-up, so today, we're diving on in and seeing just what it's all about. Supreme stuff.Supreme Cheetor / Air Attack Optimus Primal artwork pic c/o: https://www.transformers-universe.com/Support the Show.

Micromasters are one of the most celebrated parts of the G1 Transformers line, bringing tons of robots in disguise fun in miniature form! So what's even better than lots of little men? How about little men who smush together to become little Big Men? That's essentially what you get with the Micromaster Sixcombiners! Today, the team explore the various releases in this line-up, including the vintage original giftsets all the way through to the modern reissues and Hasbro Universe versions.Support the Show.

As part of 2022's TFNation, the team was delighted to attend a panel with Andy Couzens (formerly Head of Boys Toys for Hasbro Europe), who was heavily involved in developing the European-exclusive era of Transformers from 1991 onwards (known as G1.5 by some). We managed to glean some extra information from Andy following his panel, and here we sit and examine how this fascinating period of the franchise came to be and why it remains so special. Support the Show.

The party's over, it's time to go home... but at least we have a sack full of new toys to help stave off the comedown! Convention season may be at an end, but for this episode, we examine past glories and talk through our finest dealer room hauls from years gone by.... and one or two examples that weren't so glamorous.Support the Show.

Convention season is upon us, so there's no better time to chat about what, for many, is the highlight of the toy collecting year! The guests, the panels, the toys, the dealer rooms, the displays, the cosplay, the artwork, the hangovers... whether you're a seasoned con-goer or someone who has yet to partake, this episode covers it all. Support the Show.

Many people will remember when the Transformers Masterpiece line was at fever pitch between 2011 and 2015, as it seemed that TakaraTomy had a licence to pump out one incredible figure after another. These were largely the work of celebrated toy designer Shogo Hasui, who has since become a bit of a household name in the fandom. Today, we take a look at what can only be described as a golden time in collecting by taking a trip through the Hasui years. Support the Show.

Today we're all about stickers, after a recent request for a Patreon-exclusive chat proved too big to handle in a minisode! We go through the giddy highs and extreme pitfalls of keeping your vintage Transformers stickers looking as presentable as possible... when we can stay on topic, that is.Support the Show.

The Triple Takeover team is often blamed for various indulgent toy purchases on social media but the world's worst kept secret is that we're often self-enabling more than anything else! A lot of that has been re-purchasing toys that we'd previously moved on, for whatever reason at the time, so today we take a look at just why that happens. Support the Show.

Wherever there's an Optimus Prime, you can expect a Nemesis not far behind! With the inevitable Legacy Black Convoy now having been glimpsed online, we take a peek at the history behind this longstanding series of robot repaints and answer the immortal question, "Does it come in black?"Support the Show.