TFWIRE - TransFormers Week In REview

TFWIRE Episode 203

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Episode 203 Topics: *Christmas Gift Ideas *An Interview with Bot Marley

TFWIRE Episode 202

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Episode 202 Topics: *Dark of the Moon Blu-Ray release *Generation 1 Wheelie Prototype *Transformers Pinball *Transformers 25th Anniversary Unicron back in stock at Amazon *Discussion Topic: State of the Transformers (aka my brief rant)

TFWIRE Episode 201

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Episode 201 Topics: *Jesse discusses his "Top 5" favorite Transformer toylines and then goes old school and answers some listener questions from 2006.

TFWIRE Dark of the Moon Special

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Episode Topics: *Jesse and Spada return to give you their thoughts on Transformers: Dark of the Moon

TFWIRE Episode 200

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Episode 200 Topics: *State of the Transformers Roundtable

TFWIRE Episode 199

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Episode 199 Topics: *ROTF DVD Talk *4 million ROTF Blu-rays sold on release day *Masterpiece Grimlock coming to US in 2010 *Transformers to return to TV in 2010 *First Prototype images of TFX-Defender *Listener Question: New ongoing IDW series, your thoughts? *Listener Question: Buying a figure even if bad?

TFWIRE Episode 198

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Episode 198 Topics: *Transformers 3 set for July 1st, 2011, writers not returning *ROTF IMAX footage exclusive to Walmart Blu-Ray/DVD Releases *Animated pulled from Cartoon Network *Reissue Insecticons and Perceptor released *Encore #18 revealed: Skids, who’s next? *Listener Question: Characters we can relate to? *Listener Question: What’s filling the gap? *Listener Question: What Prime do you want to see?

TFWIRE Episode 197

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Episode 197 Topics: *Upcoming ROTF Figures *Get Bay's Hancock….a signed copy of Revenge *Concept images from Revenge of the Fallen *Transformers Soundtrack makes Top 10 list *Listener Question: Your thoughts on the loss of interest *Listener Question: What figure allows for the most fanmodes? *Listener Question: Fans Project Devstator add-on?

TFWIRE Episode 196

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Episode 196 Topics: *TFWIRE Calling it quits after Episode 200 *JizaiToys reveals two Wonderfest Exclusives *Buyers Beware: Triple Changer Knock-Offs are out *Transformers: The Ongoing Comic series *Listener Question: Where's the Joe crossover? *Listener Question: Any endearing TF moments?

TFWIRE Episode 195

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Episode 195 Topics: *ROFT DVD/Blu-Ray details released *Mega Fox LIVE! *Alternity Bee and Cliffjumper in Color *Matrix collection coming to a store near you *TF-005 Shark Sentry gets priced *Listener Question: To display missiles or not? *Listener Question: Is light piping significant? *Listener Question: Thoughts on Reprolabels?

TFWIRE Episode 194

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Episode 194 Topics: *US toy sales slip in the first half of 2009 *Fans Project Update *Takara Updates TF Site *Details emerge for ROTF DLC *Toy Shelf: Human Alliance Bumblebee and Sideswipe

TFWIRE Episode 193

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Episode 193 Topics: *New Shots of Disney Label Donald *New TF ornaments coming your way *Jazz and Megatron coming to a console near you *RoboBuz preorders are up *M and M Movie giftsets *Listener Question: "What is the cost?"

TFWIRE Episode 192

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Episode 192 Topics: *Mold issues with Encore 16 Bruticus *IDW Announces New Transformers Series *New Figures announced at SDCC:

TFWIRE Episode 191

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Episode 191 Topics: *BBTS Pre-orders-a-plenty *ROTF Game Downloadable content Revealed! *Listener Question: Greatest underlying themes in TF?

TFWIRE Episode 190

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Episode 190 Topics: *Cleaner Buster Optimus Prime pics *Gathering at the Nemesis Revealed: *Sand Diego Comic-Con discussion. *Listener Question: Are you a TF fan first or second? *Listener Question: Did you enjoy the end to All Hail? *Listener Question: Serious fiction? *Listener Question: Bringing the TF community together?

TFWIRE Episode 189

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Episode 189 Topics: *New Arcee Figure revealed *Optimus Prime ain’t afraid of no ghost *MMC01 Knight Morpher Commander Released in October *Listener Question: Fudge-a-what? *Listener Question: What will bring the community closer? *Listener Question: Serious fiction? *Listener Question: Live action show? *Listener Question: Playing Soundwave or Dr. Claw?

TFWIRE Episode 188

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Episode 188 Topics: *R.I.P. – Michael Jackson *Movie Feedback from the Forums (and e-mail) *Script vs. Movie

TFWIRE Episode 187

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Episode 187 Topics: *Transformers meets Star Trek

TFWIRE Episode 186

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Episode 186 Topics: *Megatron forces Canadian Town to do his bidding!! *Moonbase2 Interviews Shan McCarthy, apparantly the sales are good. *Buyer beware! *Listener Email: Leader Prime Rant *Listener Question: "Remeber how you felt before the TF Movie?" *Listener Question: "Is Hasbro losing sales?" *Listener Question: "Is retaining G1 elements important?" *Listener Question: "Why are older fans threatened by child fans?"

TFWIRE Episode 185

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Episode 185 Topics: *Human Alliance #4 Revealed: *Red Dwarf called and we can keep their homicidal kitchen appliance *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaption discussion *CGI pics revealed *BotCon Roundup

TFWIRE Episode 184

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Episode 184 Topics: *Transformers Animated: Endgame 1 and 2 Review *Transformers: The Veiled Threat Review by Ryan *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaption discussion *RoTF Supreme Devastator Pictures *New CGI Images of Skids and Mudflap *"The Touch" Coming for Guitar Hero: World Tour *Animated Arcee Canceled ? *Listener Question: Fandom interviews? *Listener Question: Rewriting the Unicron Trilogy? *Listener Question: RotF toy roundtable? *Listener Question: Are stereotypes a big deal in the movie? *Hate mail

TFWIRE Episode 183

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Episode 183 Topics: *TF08.net continues to leak, should see a doctor *Activision releases a press release, YAWN *Takara reveals Legends Devastator, Hasbro hangs head in shame; vows revenge *Stan Bush remakes 'The Touch', ruins childhood memories *Listener Question: Transition to adult content? *Listener Question: What would you include in a TF game? *Listener Question: Have you changed your thoughts on how much $$$ you're spending? *Listener Question: BotCon: first time attendd advice?

TFWIRE Episode 182

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Episode 182 Topics: *Revenge street date broken *Wal-Mart blows the lid of new figures *ROTF Game Trailer Released *Transformers Flash Animation *TF:A - This is Why I Hate Machines

TFWIRE Episode 181

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Episode 181 Topics: *TF:A Decepticon Air *ROTF Trailer #3 *Harsbo and Discovery: By their powers combined.... *Listener Question: "Transformers competition?" *Listener Question: "Does breaking street dates hurt?"

TFWIRE Episode 180

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Episode 180 Topics: *Hasbro sees massive profit loss in first quarter of 2009 *BBTS announces pre-order for new Takara Device Lable Toys *First Look at ROTF Ravage *TFCon Reports: Day 1 *TF:A Human Error Part 2 *Listener Question: "G1 on US TV?" *Listener Question: "Rogue bots?"

TFWIRE Episode 179

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Episdoe 179 Topics: *TF:A Human Error Part 1 *ROTF The Game *ROTF Trailer *Comics Discussion *Animated Episode Review *BREAKING FIGURE NEWS!!!! *Listener Question: "Opinions of the IDW series?" *Listener Question: "More fun with Gundams?" *Listener Question: "Another Beast Wars?"

TFWIRE Episode 178

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*Episode 178 Topics: *Official Pics from Hasbro *Voyager Mixmaster *CGI Models *GM Completely backs out of TF2 Marketing *Animated Episode Review *Discussion Topic: Militarism in Animated *Listener Question: "Autobots get the shaft?" *Listener Question: "Beeps and boops, or dialogue?" *Listener Question: "More Animated accessories?"

TFWIRE Episode 177

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*Episode 177 Topics: *Animated Episode Reviews *NEW TF:A toys in wal-mart compluters *TF:A Not coming back to Cartoon Network? *Kurtzman and Orci not coming back for TF3? *ROTF Barricade toy: what we should have gotten two years ago edition *TF08.net confirms the blue bike's name *New Basics revealed *Discussion Topic: USA Today and Variety articles/Official Bot List *Listener Question: "What TF character would you voice?" *Listener Question: "What do you expect in the next couple of eps or Animated?"

TFWIRE Episode 176

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*The TFWIRE Crew dives into this weeks latest news!

TFWIRE Episode 175

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*Episode 175 Topics: *"State of the Transformers Roundtable" *The state of the Transformers toyline as a whole. *Is any one line suffering because the focus has been spread out? *Can an economy in a recession really support that many lines of the same property? *How long can the Transformers brand last? *Your thoughts of the future? *Closing Thoughts

TFWIRE Episode 174

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Episode 174 Topics: *Animated Discussion *MP-08 Grimlock is coming up short *Robot Mode Chromia pics *Jetfire Leader Class Toy Swoops in from the Stratosphere *Listener Questions

TFWIRE Episode 173

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Episode 173 Topics: Welker Tapped to voice Soundwave?!?! Yes Please! *Cannon Bumblebee has been confirmed *Mysterious Blue Bike identified?! *New Jumbo Jet ROTF Figure *Transformer Animated: Transwarp Review

TFWIRE Episode 172

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Episode 172 Topics: *Introduction to guest this week *ROTF's Worst kept secret finally officially debunked *Bumblebee and Soundwave bios hit the internets *Generation 1 Season 1 FINALLY being re-released in the USA *First new Animated promos airing and online *Paying high prices for Transformers outside the US, would you?

TFWIRE Episode 171

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Episode 171 Topics: *TF2 line assortment *Leader class prime and Megatron have been revealed *GM Not helping with the Marketing?!?! *Animated starts airing in the USA and Canada on March 14th *Animated toyline Canceled?!?!

TFWIRE Episode 170

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Episode 170 Topics: *Megatron finally confirmed in ROTF *Bios and Names Aplenty! *ROTF Gaming News *Animated News!

TFWIRE Episode 169

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Episode 169 Topics: *New Animated Shite *The new trailer! Now just bring the movie out already! *High-res CGI models of the Fallen and Devastator have hit the internet! *Toy Fair 2009: Let the Bitching BEGIN!

TFWIRE Episode 168

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Episode 168 Topics: *Teaser Trailer Analysis redeco *How Awesome was the Superbowl Trailer? SO AWESOME!!! *Official ROTF: The Officail Game of the Movie is Officially Officialized *I scream, you scream, we all scream because IT'S STARSCREAM! *Call a Plumber! TF08.net is leaking again! *Alternity Megatron is feeling a little blue *Hasbro's Collector-Fan Media Day event *Listener Question: "Do you read the instructions?" *Listener Question: "A season with no Prime/Megatron?"

TFWIRE Episode 167

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Episode 167 Topics: *ROTF trailer airing tonight, but leaked online first! *Pics of Soundwave and Bumblebee in package *The twins, revealed ! *More figure and movie news from the UK Toy Fair *Season three swan song for Animated ? *Listener Question: "TF price markups?" *Listener Question: "Negativity...why do you still collect?"

TFWIRE Episode 166

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Episode 166 Topics: *TF08.net leaks like a sieve: *ROTF... then Profit? (Repaint Of The Firstwave) *March of the Robo-Furbys *Mysterious Season 3 hints...now with Retsin *Hotshot burns down the interwebs. Film at 11 *Listener Question: "How about more triple changers?"

TFWIRE Episode 165

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Episode 165 Topics: *ROTF Devastator Revealed !? *Orci Spills the beans *Decepticon Audi R8 figure pictures *Even more ROTF toy news *More detailed Classics Prime Trailer Shots *Encore 17 announced

TFWIRE Episode 164

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Episode 164 Topics: Marketing blitz on the way?!?! *Back to Basics continues *Mark your calendars! ROTF Hitting stores in May! *Deluxes for the WIN *2009 Super Bowl, Now with Giant Robots and Kirk! *Encore 16 Announced *Listener Question: If you won the lottery? *Listener Question: Canada getting figures early? *Listener Question: Spda hates Starscream?

TFWIRE Episode 163

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Episode 163 Topics: *Leader Class TF2 Optimus Prime figure revealed *Photo Evidence of Movie Basics Names and New gimmick. *Empire and USA Today talk TF2 *TFC-004 GEAR OF WAR - Transformers Universe Accessories *BOT-CON 09 Location announced

TFWIRE 2008 Clip Show

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*In this episode of TFWIRE, we hilight some of the best clips from the podcast in 2008.Do you enjoy Jesse yelling at the listeners? Do you like Spada going off on his rants? Do you like Ryan's jokes and off the wall references? We've got you covered in this episode! Sit back, relax and enjoy!

TFWIRE Episode 162

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Episode 162 Topics: *New Revenge of the Fallen FABs *Pictures of ROTF legends Jetfire *Tyrese Gibson talks ROTF *Best Toys to do a custom trailer for Classics Optimus Prime *Animated Strika vehicle mode revealed! *Ryan's pick for best figure(s)! *Listener Question: "Spada's Punishment?" *Listener Question: "Car companies and the impact on the movie?"

TFWIRE Episode 161

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Episode 161 Topics: *Revenge of the Fallen Scout figure blowout! *Discussion Topic: TF's this Christmas *TFWIRE Awards *A Christmas Carol from Natendowii

TFWIRE Episode 160

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Episode 160 Topics: *Alternity Megatron Revealed *Color Pics of MP Grimlock *New Animated Character revealed! *New Leaked Moive robot modes *Listener Question: Donating TF's? *Listener Question: Having fiction and the toys at the same time?

TFWIRE Episode 159

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Episode 159 Topics: *Movie Soundwave Cybertron figure....CONFIRMED *TF Collectors club confirms combiner core figure *First look at the ROTF Deluxe Bumblebee and Deluse Wreckage figures *All Hail the Chimp #5 *Listener Question: Binaltech designs in TF movie? *Listener Question: Spending lost of $$$ on figures? *Listener Question: Is TFWIRE being hypocritical?

TFWIRE Episode 158

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Episode 158 Topics: *Transformers Animated pics *Clearer pictures of ROTF Soundwave *A hint of The Fallen *Listener Question: Masters? Pretenders? *Listener Question: Buying bootleg Predaking?

TFWIRE Episode 157

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Episode 157 Topics: *TF2 Soundwave Revealed ? *Transformers Universe Webisode is Now Online *Hi-res Images of Wave 1 Transformers Mighty Muggs *New home version of Transformers the movie?r *Discussion: Transformers and the holidays *Listener Question: Where are the City Commander opinions? *Listener Question: Tempted to sell?

TFWIRE Episode 156

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Episode 156 Topics: *TF2 Devastator Toy information Rumor *Ehobby releases new Henkei images *New Colored pictures of the Mickey-bot *Transformers Spotlight: Blurr *Listener Question: Favorite combiners? *Listener Question: Bumblebee the TF cover baby?

TFWIRE Episode 155

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Episode 155 Topics: *New Figure Images *Pretenders In TF2?!?! *All Hail Megatron #4 *Listener Question: Girlfriends and collecting? *Listener Question: Both Henkei and Universe? *Listener Question: Post Office privacy?

TFWIRE Episode 154

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Episode 154 Topics: *TF2 Soundwave/Ravage concept artwork leaked *Transformers: The Ride *New Universe and Animated figures shown *Impossible Toys figures up for Preorder *New images of the Mickey Mouse Transformer surface *Spotlight Review: Universe Sideswipe *Discussion Topic: Best Transformer Costume you've seen from a Con? *Listener Question: Jesse? Awesome? Hell yeah! *Listener Question: Moose, the Beave and maple syrup? *Listener Question: Hasbro Questions and Answers's?

TFWIRE Episode 153

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Episode 153 Topics: *Movie Arcee a combiner? *Images of MP Grimlock and Mickey Mouse surface *New images of Universe Bruticus Maximus *Shadow Commander Sneak Peek *25th Anniversary Prime released *Discussion Topic: Recent purchases and current toy stock *Listener Question: VA for Arcee? *Listener Question: Prices Now and Then? *Listener Question: Too many Bumblebees?

TFWIRE Episode 152

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Episode 152 Topics: *Possible list of Devastator Vehicles *Soundwave alt modes revealed? *Chevy Beat has been identified *New Masterpiece Figure Reveled. *Transformers Animated In the UK *Titan UK reveals Sideswipe will be joining the ranks of The TF:A Autobots *New Encore and Henkei figures possibly revealed *Official Pics of upcoming figures *Spotlight: Sideswipe *Listener Question: Human characters player bigger roles? *Listener Question: Personalities in the movie?

TFWIRE Episode 151

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Episode 151 Topics: *Buyer Beware! *Images of Transformers Animated Jetfire and Jetstorm released *Even more upcoming goodness from Impossible Toys *Impossible Toys to release Transforming Exo-Suit Spike *New Animated Character Designs *More New Toy Pics *Listener Question: End of the comics? *Listener Question: Cash for chrome?

TFWIRE Episode 150

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Episode 150 Topics: *Collectors Club reveals Universe Smokescreen *Hasbro Toy Shop to sell Special Edition Universe Figures *Disney Transformers on the horizon? *Impossible Toys to release Transforming Exo-Suit Spike Animated Prowl Concept artwork released *Listener Question: Alt mode preference? *Listener Question: Kiss Players? Uh, what? *Listener Question: Hands, what type do you prefer?

TFWIRE Episode 149

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Episode 149 Topics: *Megatron confirmed for a return with picture evidence! *TF2 Producer drops some info *Impossible toys reveals a Dr. Sumdac figure. *High Res pics of upcoming figures *Beachcomber coming to Animated *Comics *Listener Question: Changing quality in Animated toys? *Listener Question: Any siblings? *Listener Question: Universe Decepticons?

TFWIRE Episode 148

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Episode 148 Topics: *Michael Bay's New Mexico apartment Burgled *And the full TF:RotF trailer will be attached to... *The Tranformers Live Action Movie Blog receives take down notice *Devastator in TF2?!?!?! *Simpson-formers? *Listener Question: MP Ultra Magnus upgrade kit?

TFWIRE Episode 147

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Episode 147 Topics: *Wal-Mart Launches TF Movie Sub site *TF Movie on Blu-Ray *Clear Pics of the new Corvette Centennial concept *Fans Project Optimus Prime Gas Tank Upgrade Kit *Captain Fanzone figure *Listener Question: Theories about the ice cream truck? *Listener Question: Where do you want BotCon 2009? *Transformers Collectors Club Discussion

TFWIRE Episode 146

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Episode 146 Topics: *Transformers 2 gets parallel storylines *Rescue Ratchet Exclusive set *Titanium Prowl and Grimlock released, last of the 6" figures *New image of Alternity GT-R Convoy surfaces *BBTS posts final colored City Commander product images *Nightbeat and Seacon TFCC preorders are up *Listener Question: Dream display case? *Listener Question: What inspired TFWIRE? *Listener Question: Best repainted figures?

TFWIRE Episode 145

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Episode 145 Topics: *Movie News *TFClub Battle Rollar Info and Pics *TF:A Sari *Blazing Lockdown *More Movie Repaints?!?! *TF:Animated DVD *Listener Question: Got rules? *Listener Question: More "Masters" in Universe?

TFWIRE Episode 144

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Episode 144 Topics: *Jizai Toys displays new prototype figure: *TF:A Season 3 rumors *Spotlight Hardhead review *Reign of Starscream continues *TF: Animated finally in print *Display Case *Listener Question: Universe and G1 fanwanks *Listener Question: G1 Micromaster Homages?

TFWIRE Episode 143

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Episode 143 Topics: *Celebrating 3 Years of Podcasting! *Transformers 2 Movie News *Transformers G1 Mobile Game Demo *Masterpiece Megs now allowed in Canada *Transformers Blu-Ray Features Listed at IGN *Discussion Topic: Do larger price points need lights and sounds? *Listener Question: How does the TF movie hold up? *Listener Question: All but one, or only one? *Listener Question: Comic TF's? *Listener Question: Sari of Bee, who is worse? *Listeners favorite moments over the last year

TFWIRE Episode 142

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Episode 142 Topics: *SDCC -Animated -25th Anniversary -Legends -Marvel Crossovers *TFClub Battle Roller *Listener Question: Do you budget for TF's? *Listener Question: Jesse coming back? *Listener Question: Comic TF's? *Listener Question: TF fans and cats?

TFWIRE Episode 141

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Episode 141 Topics: *"Beast Machines" Join the TFWIRE Crew as we sit down to discuss Beast Machines. We discuss the story, talk about the characters and their changes in personalitiy from Beast Wars, give our thoughts on the toys, and wrap things up with our recommendation on whether you should watch the series.

TFWIRE Episode 140

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Episode 140 Topics: *"Cartoons...Now and Then" We discuss cartoons we thought were memorable while growing up in the 80's and 90's, and then we turn to why we feel cartoons of today just don't compare to the cartoons of yesteryear. Is it the quality of the writing, or just a reflection of the times? Listen to hear our thoughts.

TFWIRE Episode 139

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Episode 139 Topics: *"Hasbro vs. The Fans" Join the TFWIRE Crew as they sit down for the first of three roundtable episodes for the month of July to discuss Hasbro vs. The Fans. We would like to thank Special Guest Mike "The Birdmann Dodd" from This Week in Geek for joining us on this weeks show.

TFWIRE Episode 138

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Transformers Animated Review *The Chaos Bringer returns via TRU *GI Joe Resolute may lead to a Transformers incarnation *Collectors Club releases 5-page Nightbeat comic preview *A look at the TF Animated Happy Meal toys *New Animated store listings via Walmart *Discussion: Current availability and what's left. *Listener Question: Killing movie Prime off? *Listener Question: Spada's incorrect speculations? *Listener Question: Transformers cartoon soundtrack?

TFWIRE Episode 137

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*In all honesty, we had no show notes this week. So while the Transformer news was pretty much nonexistent, we did manage to thrown in a few TF-related topics. We also answered a bunch of listener questions, and then we rounded out the show by talking about The Dark Knight, WALL-E and the PS3.

TFWIRE Episode 136

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*Transformers Animated Review *News from TFCon *Takara/TOMY debuts Transformers Alternity *Henki Figures at the Japanes toyfair *Fans Project to release Henkei Matrix and mini-Megatron *Movie Stuff *Comic Spotlights *Listener Email *Listener Question: Line with the best quality control? *Listener Question: Gadget who? *Listener Question: Character metamorphosis? *Listener Question: TF references in WALL*E?

TFWIRE Episode 135

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*Transformers Animated Review *Movie News Roundup *Animated goes digital, DS game in the works *How to "FIX" Animated toys, a pictorial guide *All Hail Megatron" Issue 3 cover *Encore Mini-bots packaging revealed *Universe toys to be released at TFCon *Listener Question: Quality control? *Listener Question: Animated more watchable without who? *Listener Question: Japanese Animated?

TFWIRE Episode 134

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*Transformers Animated Review *Transformers 2 Movie News Roundup *New colored images of City Commander *Universe released in Canada, Animated released in US *Listener Question: More Animated before or after TF2? *Listener Question: More adult Animated? *Listener Question: Biggest TF ladies man?

TFWIRE Episode 133

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*Transformers Animated Review *Transformers 2 Movie News Roundup *Takara/Tomy releasing G1 colored Universe 2.0 *Transformers Animated Season 1 DVD details *Discussion Topic: Hasbro cracking down on knockoffs *Listener Question: Live action TF TV show? *Listener Question: Ever discover an alt mode? *Listener Question: Best/Worst Classics Prime deco? *Listener Question: Transformers in 25 years?

TFWIRE Episode 132

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*Transformers Animated Review *Henkai Skywarp, Thundercracker and Crystal Prime *Transformers coming to Blu-Ray in 2-disk Special Edition *Greg Berger to attend TFCon *Club Seacons, Nightbeat and another delayed Exclusive *Listeners Respond: What is your zombie plan? *Listener Question: Voice actors you want to see? *Listener Question: Packaged toys, robot or alt mode?

TFWIRE Episode 131

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*Transformers Animated Review *Transformers 2 News Roundup *Hasbro acquires Sunbow Library *5 page preview of Reign of Starscream #2 *FanProject.com releases colored images of City Commander *Listeners Respond: TFA Quality *Listener Question: Will Animated become a classic? *Listener Question: How many Hasbro people to transform a toy?

TFWIRE Episode 130

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*Transformers Animated Review *Animated Sneak-peaks *Transformers Nominated For 3 MTV Movie Awards *Hasbro Toy Shop offers new preorders *Henkei Rodimus is revealed. *Comic Discussion *Listener Question: What TF would you be? *Listener Question: White or red Powerglide? *Listener Question: Where did Real Gear come from?

TFWIRE Episode 129

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*Transformers Animated Review *New City Commander images *Animated Battke Begins set release in the UK *Hasbro posts Titanium War Within Grimlock and Prowl *Jizai Toys Perfect Transformation Ironhide *Hasbro Trademarks new names *Animated Constructicons revealed *Hot Topics of the Week: Loose joints on store release Animated Toys *Listener Question: Animated Robot Heroes *Listener Question: Ryan's most embarrassing TF moment?

TFWIRE Episode 128

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*Transformers Animated Review *BotCon 2008 News Roundup *Best Coverage *New Animated Toys *New Universe Figures *25th Anniversary Line *Master Piece *Animated Cartoon *Transformer Comics *Closing thoughts on the Con

TFWIRE Episode 127

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*Animated Blitzwing revealed *BotCon Megatron? *New images of Classics Magnus Upgrade Kit *Transformers: Cybertron coming to DVD *Animated out earlier than expected? *Listener Question: Favorite Human? *Listener Question: Marvel Crossovers in regular TF line? *Listener Question: Chocolate Transformer? *Listener Question: Kids/Collectors...what's the ratio? *Listener Question: What got you into anime/Sci-Fi?

TFWIRE Episode 126

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*Transformers Animated Review *Animated released in Ohio and Canada *Metroplex is Encore 12 *Transformers: The Game sells 3.3 million copies *Rumored Character Listings for TF2..Part 2 *Hot Topic of the week: Original or Reissue? *Listener Question: What one con exclusive would you want? *Listener Question: How often do you watch TF? *Listener Question: How many times has Ryan digressed to lame jokes?

TFWIRE Episode 125

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*Transformers Animated Review *TF2 News Roundup *Australian Toy Fair News *Rodimus joins the BotCon exclusives *Listener Question: Custom paint apps? *Listener Question: To preorder or not? *Listener Question: Favorite franchise?

TFWIRE Episode 124

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*Join Jesse, Spada and Ryan as they delve into the latest Transformers news

TFWIRE Episode 123

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*Transformers Animated Review *Animated "available" on the 25th? *BotCon Blurr Revealed *4 New Star Wars Sculpts Planned for Fall *First look at McDonalds Happy Meal Animated Toys *Comic News Round-Up *Listener Question: Repainted/Remolded Animated? *Listener Question: Decorated office or car?

TFWIRE Episode 122

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*Transformers Animated Review *Animated Grimlock hits eBay *Bay Scouting Egypt, Philadelphia and the Motor City? *Animated promo shows Wreck-Gar, Jazz and Sentinal Prime *Spotlight Cyclonus and Heardhead variant covers revealed *HenKei released in Japan *Hot Topic of the Week: Crown Jewel *Listener Question: Picky, or buy what you see? *Listener Question: Micromasters? *Listener Question: Peter Cullen in Animated?

TFWIRE Episode 121

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*Transformers Animated Review *Rumored Remaining BotCon toys *Animated hitting DVD already? *Lugnut hits eBay *New TFC-03 Coronation Images *Discussion Topic: Transformers influence on todays toy market *Listener Question: Adult fandoms influence? *Listener Question: Official BW Prequel?

TFWIRE Episode 120

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*Transformers Animated Review *BotCon Attendee Richochet unveiled *Starscream says what? *New Trans-Scanning Prime images *Listener Question: What glue for Classics Cliffjumper? *Listener Question: What molds for BotCon? *Listener Question: TF on Blu-Ray?

TFWIRE Episode 119

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*Transformers Animated Review *New BotCon figures unveiled *Comic-Con exclusive Nemesis Prime Confirmed *Classics Ultra Magnus upgrade image *Comic News *IDW Series Rundown *Hot Topic of the Week: Bulkhead found at K-Mart? *Listener Question: Decoys? Why? *Listener Question: What TF are you? *Listener Question: What would Chuck Norris be?

TFWIRE Episode 118

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*Transformers Animated Review *Toy Fair 2008, Recap so far *TF2 News Roundup *Transformers wins 4 VES awards *SDCC Exclusive Classics Nemesis Prime? *Several BotCon figures revealed *Listener Question: Bumblebee meets Sonic? *Listener Question: Favorite TF commercials? *Listener Question: Transforming GI Joe vehicles?

TFWIRE Episode 117

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*Transformers Animated Review *British Toy Fair details *Animated design sheets up for auction *Wheelie steps into the Spotlight *Transformers Henkei! Astrotrain gets some color *Transformers Club Nightbeat on YouTube *Hot Topic of the Week: A good win? *Listener Question: G1 DVDs? *Listener Question: Leaving the fandom? *Listener Question: Into other toku?

TFWIRE Episode 116

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*Hasbro launches Universe mini-site, with Wave 1 Sneak Peek *Animated Blackarachnia, all boxed up *Classics Magnus getting an upgrade? *Classics Cliffjumper Upgrade hits eBay *Ryall reveals "All Hail Megatron" promo art *BotCon Registration is now open *Hot Topic of the Week: Animated Toys, $30 *Listener Question: Figures in storage, what's to come of them? *Listener Question: Thrust/Dirge/Thundercracker in Japan? *Listener Question: Most looking forward to what?

TFWIRE Episode 115

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*Transformers Animated Review *BotCon info released *Wave 1 Universe lineup released *Transformers: The Ride *Hot Topic of the Week: Big Announcement in a couple of minutes *Listener Question: Other TF memorabilia? *Listener Question: G1 villians in Animated? *Listener Question: Price guides?

TFWIRE Episode 114

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*Transformers Animated Review *Minibots, Supreme and Henkei, oh my! *New Battle Damaged Deluxe Animated Prime and Megatron 2-Pack *Bay comments on TF2 and the writers strike *"All Hail Megatron" comic due this Spring *MP-07 is......Gromlock? *First look at Voyager Prime and Earth Mode Megs. From CNN *Hot Topic of the Week: Encore #10 is Omega Supreme *Listener Question: "Cure-All" key? *Listener Question: What to buy? *Listener Question: Fixing the floppy?

TFWIRE Episode 113

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*Transformers Animated Review *Battle Damaged Prime *Theft of the Golden Disk *Collectors Club reveal Topspin *Transformers 2 to start shooting on June 2nd *Hot Topic of the Week: Animated Bulkead *Listener Question: What do you display *Listener Question: G1 cameos? *Listener Question: Good/Perfect Transformer?

TFWIRE Episode 112

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*Things we forgot to mention in '07 *Transformers Animated Review *Bay on TF2 *Universe Onslaught revealed *Impossible Toys brings Custom Nightbird and Quintesson Bailiff *"The Thirteen" are coming to a comic shop near you *Hot Topic of the Week: "Amazing" *Listener Question: Animated human toys? *Listener Question: Prime, Megatron and what instruments?

TFWIRE Episode 111

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*Animated 3-Minute Preview *Magnus, Sentinel and Bio talk *Ultimated TF Christmas Present *Transformers we got for Christmas *12 Days of TF Christmas *Best/Worst of 2007

TFWIRE Episode 110

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*Transformers 2 in parrel? Not so says Bay *Jazz returning to TF2? *Christmas comes early, courtesy of TakaraTomy *Allspark Power Bee *Don hints at Universe size classes? *Listener Question: TF2 3-D? *Listener Question: 25th Joe?

TFWIRE Episode 109

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*Animated News *BotCOn 2008 *G1 Ratchet get a paint job *Soundwave dirties his diaper *Classics Cliffjumper gets an upgrade *Listener Question: Comic-Con '08 toys? *Listener Question: Impressions? *Listener Question: Favorite Episodes? *Listener Question: More MP's or Alt's?

TFWIRE Episode 108

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*Transformers Club goes TransTech *Animated Megatrons Earth-mode revealed *Toy Report *Listener Question: Enhanced Podcast? *Listener Question: Re-recording a review? *Listener Question: Our BotCon '08 list? *Listener Question: Done with Transformers? *Listener Question: More MP's or Alt's?

TFWIRE Episode 107

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*Animated Coming Sooner Than Expected *Transformers Tops Must-Have toys for Boys *First Look at Trans-Scanning Prime and Bumblebee *Joost now airing Transformers *Listener Question: Finding Transformers for Christmas? *Listener Question: Bootlegs a suitable alternative? *Listener Question: What Keeps you motivated to buy? *Listener Question: Is light bad?

TFWIRE Episode 106

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*Transformers 2 News *Animated hits eBay in force *More Movie figures on the way *Listener Question: Vehicle-based fuzors? *Listener Question: Who has the biggest collection *Listener Question: The movie line, am I too late? *Listener Question: What movies are you looking forward to?

TFWIRE 2007 Movie Commentary

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Here it is, the TFWIRE audio commentary to this summers blockbuster hit "TransFormers". Join Jesse and Spada as they share their thoughts on the movie while you watch. The commentary will work with both the regular DVD as well as the HD DVD, so nobody will be left out. After you download it and give it a listen, post your thoughts on it in the forums.

TFWIRE Episode 105

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*Transformers 2 NOT on pre-strike list *New Animated Cartoon clip *G1 and BW coming to Robot Heroes *Transformers Remains #1 on DVD charts *HappyWell Triple-Changers *Listener Question: Where is Part 2? *Listener Question: What other podcasts do you listen to? *Listener Question: Any site features you want? *Listener Question: Alts or Classics....which is the better homage?

TFWIRE Episode 104

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*Animated Prowl Hits eBay *Masterpiece Starscream repaint released in the US *Transformers DVD breaks record *Bay Talk DVD and TF2 *Listener Question: HD DVD picture too good? *Listener Question: Spada having kids? *Listener Question: Why no repaints? *Listener Question: Megatron getting the shaft?

TFWIRE Episode 103

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*Transformers DVD Release *Hasbro keeps the movie figures coming in '08 *Takara/Tomy Transformer news *Arcee gets the Spotlight *Listener Question: BW II and Neo on DVD? *Listener Question: Moving Transformers? *Listener Question: Last thing you put on your iPod? *Listener Question: Star Wars of TF's...bigger fanbase? *Listener Question: More commentary?

TFWIRE Episode 102

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*Transformers 2 Movie Treatment Leaked *Transformers tops $700 Million *More 2008 Transformers revealed *Want Fort Max? Here is your chance! *Get a call from Prime *Listener Question: Thoughts on Leader Brawl? *Listener Question: Best online store? *Listener Question: Arcee and Concept Bee reviews? *Listener Question: Disney-themed exclusives?

TFWIRE Episode 101

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*Transformers 2 Scribes Set *DVD store exclusives revealed *No Allspark Power till '08 *Transformer Dress *Discussion Topic: Transformers and the Holiday Season *Listener Question: Mail-away exclsuvies? *Listener Question: How did you start reviewing? *Listener Question: Unicron in TF2? *Listener Question: Cleaning yellowed parts?

TFWIRE Episode 100

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*June 26th, 2009 *UK getting additional DVD material? *Deck the halls with Transformers *MP-05 Upgrade Package Released *Possible BotCon '08 timeframe? *Ultimate Bumblebee is "Fabulous" *Discussion Topic: BotCon Location and Time Period. *Listener Question: Losing an audience? *Listener Question: Wheelie in Animated? *Listener Question: How long to transform your figures? *Listener Question: MP Movie Prime? *Listener Question: Playing and collecting? *Listener Question: More BW characters in Animated?

TFWIRE Episode 99

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*Transformers 2 still on track? *TCC #17 Sneak Peek *Deck the halls with Transformers *Classics making a comeback in 2-packs? *Listener Question: Is the podcast a success? *Listener Question: Disappointing TF's? *Listener Question: Best Fan Wank? *Listener Question: Original Movie Ratchet Better?

TFWIRE Episode 98

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*Transformers Movie nearing $600 million in Global sales *Rumored DVD Release dates *Transformers Toy Supply: Redux *Discussion Topic: Cartoon Properties and Hollywood *Listener Question: Smaller MP toys? *Listener Question: Characters that made you stop watching? *Listener Question: Junkions and the net? *Listener Question: Kookiest Japanese TF? *8-12-07 Announcements

TFWIRE Episode 97

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*Nearly 5 minutes of Animated Goodness *Hasbro Panel Video from SDCC 2007 *Remy Does Leader Brawl *Ultimate Movie Bumblebee hits US retail *Voyager Megatron also hits US retail...and a possible repaint? *HUGE Optimus Prime Birthday Cake and PC *Listener Question: More TFWIRE than G1? *Listener Question: Other video reviewers? *Favorite Listener Moments of the past 2 years *Thanks to all the listeners who have supported the show over the past 2 years!

TFWIRE Episode 96

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*Transformers Animated Cartoon Preview *Transformers Animated Toy Preview *Transformers Movie Allspark Power Preview *Transformers Classics 2.0 *IDW announces Movie sequel comic *Walmart Exclusive Robot Replica Prime vs Megatron set revealed *Nike 7.0 Ultra Magnus and Starscream *Listener Question: Why is Prime the same? *Listener Question: TF's speaking their motto? *Listener Question: Movie TF's changing their alt mode *Listener Question: Baytanical Mini-Cons?

TFWIRE Episode 95

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Episode 95 Topics: *Movie Total so far *Movie DVD to feature prequel material? *10, yes, 10 Listener Questions.

TFWIRE Episode 94

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Episode 94 Topics: *Movie Total so far *Movie DVD to feature prequel material? *10, yes, 10 Listener Questions.

TFWIRE Episode 93

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Episode 93 Topics: *Quick run down of movie haul so far *Quick overview of the story *Immediate first impression after seeing the movie *Thoughts on the story *Thoughts on the acting *Thoughts on the CGI *Favorite part/scene in the movie *Number of times you've seen it/plan on seeing it *Final Rating

TFWIRE Episode 92

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Episode 92 Topics: *BotCon Roundup *Transformers Sequel Greenlit *Movie Megatron speaks on Letterman *Full Autobot Animated Cast shown *More TF Exclusives confirmed *6" Titaniums cancelled *Transformers Encore revealed *Listener Question: International Gross? *Listener Question: Will you let your kids play with them? *Listener Question: Reading the script after seeing the movie?

TFWIRE Episode 91

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Episode 91 Topics: Movie News Roundup *Second Life Event occurs with cast and crew. *New TV Spot shows Transformers weaponry. *Starscream vs. Jazz game video. *Preview of the DS and PSP games. *Exclusive toy with the purchase of the movie game at Best Buy Non-Movie News *First Look at Transformers Animated *Sports Label Ultra Magnus repaint coming soon. *Diaclone-sized Sparkplug and Spike in the works. *Just It Toys releases new preview of "Perfect" Megatron. *Listener Question: Spada's Wedding surprise? *Listener Question: Who do you want to meet at BotCon? *Listener Question: Transformers are easier now....why?

TFWIRE Episode 90

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Episode 90 Topics: *Very In-Depth article about making the movie at ENewsI. *ANOTHER Transformers Theme song released, this time by Black Lab. *New Clips and TV Spot shows a few more Transformations. *Paramount releases new 1-sheet of Prime *Deluxe Dropkick images surface. *Video Game Previews and Reviews. *Stan Bush goes to BotCon, with song in hand. *Box Art for BotCon set revealed. *Discussion Topic: Movie Sequel Names. *Listener Question: How tall? *Listener Question: Crappy toys ruin the movie characters?

TFWIRE Episode 89

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Episode 89 Topics: *Transformers getting released even earlier. Originally 7-4-7, now 7-2-7. *Transformers Theme Song "released" on MySpace. Performed by Mute Math. *Full Transformers Soundtrack listing revealed. *Stan Bush has a Major TF Announcement coming soon. *Slash Film is reporting that Howard Stern turned down a part in the film. *Dinobots and Constructicons in Transformers 2? According to DeSanto, it can be done. *Peter Cullen told to "keep next year open". *Leader Prime repaint coming soon, named "Nightwatch Optimus Prime". *Giant Fucking Robot shirts now available. *Masterpiece Starscream US bound. Confirmed by S250? *Listener Question: 70's what? *Listener Question: Met any female TF fans? *Listener Question: Automorph in the future?

TFWIRE Movie Toy Roundtable

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*Transformers Movie DVD News *Ultimate Bumblebee released in the UK *Bumblebee "Evolution of a Hero" 2-pack coming to Target *Discussion Topic: Is the G1 cartoon actually a good cartoon/piece of fiction, or if its just our nostalgic feelings for it that cause us to perceive it as being good?

TFWIRE Episode 88

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Episode 88 Topics: *Movie News Roundup *Alternators Rodimus conformed *Listener Question: Next MP figure? *Listener Question: Ending song to Ep 87? *Listener Question: Purchasing the same figure? *Listener Question: Where is Brawl? *Listener Question: Comic or cartoon origin? *Listener Question: More or less female TF's?

TFWIRE Episode 87

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Episode 87 Topics: *Movie News Roundup *TF Comic News *Listener Question: 2 of the same toy? *Listener Question: An Allspark toy? *Listener Question: TF's that would look good in the movie? *Listener Question: Savage/Noble and the spark

TFWIRE Episode 86

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Episode 86 Topics: *Movie News Roundup *New Transformers cartoon info revealed *Images of new Titaniums surface *Poll Discussion: If the movie toyline sells poorly, will future toylines suffer? *Listener Question: Worst combined Prime *Listener Question: Favorite Japanese TF song? *Listener Question: Machine Wars/Animorphs...any good?

TFWIRE Episode 85

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Episode 85 Topics: *Movie News Roundup *BotCon Exclusives *Alternators Rodimus coming soon? *Transformers on Joost *Poll Discussion: Which G1 gimmick would you like to see redone? *Listener Question: Which movie Prime? *Listener Question: What about after Heroes?

TFWIRE Episode 84

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Episode 84 Topics: *Movie News Roundup *Third BotCon Exclusive Announced *Michael Bell misses the mark *Classics gets some fiction *Listener Question: Girlfriend or toys? *Listener Question: Green ambulances? *Listener Question: Forgotten how to transform?

TFWIRE Episode 83

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Episode 83 Topics: *Movie News Roundup *Heroes Megatron Voice Actor announced *First BotCon Exclusive revealed *Next Transformers Spotlight is.... *MP-06 Announced *UK News with JAKEMAN *Listener Question: Favorite Titanium? *Listener Question: Ever chat with a collector?

TFWIRE Episode 82

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Episode 82 Topics: *New TV Teaser leaked *TF Movie Game News *TF Movie toy news *G1 Renewal *Listener Question: Cullens billing? *Listener Question: Cullen as Ironhide? *Listener Question: TF Movie commentary?

TFWIRE Episode 81

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Episode 81 Topics: *Transformers Movie TV Spots *From the mouth of LaBeouf, and other movie details *BotCon Exclusives Revealed *Capped Megatron....no biggie? OR Give me that Stock and Silencer *More Titaniums Coming *UK News with Jakeman *Poll Discussion: How long will you collects TF's? *Listener Question: Are city bots popular? *Listener Question: Hardest to transform?

TFWIRE Episode 80

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Episode 80 Topics: *Join Jesse/Matrix_Prime and Spada as they delve into the latest Transformers news

TFWIRE Episode 79

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Episode 79 Topics: *Weaving as Megatron: Redux *Michael Bay Speaks: 102 days left *Transformers team up with Wizards of the Coast *Sony Wonder bites the dust *Adios Classics *Poll Discussion *Listener Question: Mini Vehicles? *Listener Question: TF art? *Listener Question: Figures you hate with a passion?

TFWIRE Episode 78

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Episode 78 Topics: *Transformers Movie News Update. *More Transformers Movie Game Info. *New TF Movie figure revealed. *UK News with Jakeman *Listener Question: MP Prime reviews? *Listener Question: BW HOC? *Listener Question: Favorite Combiner? *Listener Question: Highest Price TF?

TFWIRE Episode 77

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Episode 77 Topics: *BotCon Sells Out..... *SpongeBob coming to Transformers? *Crossover confirmed. *Rumble and Frenzy: First Look. *Optimus Prime Halloween Costume. *UK News with Jakeman *Listener Question: BW/BM commentary? *Listener Question: Your BotCon Agenda? *Listener Question: Best BM toy? *Breaking MP-05 News

TFWIRE Episode 76

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Episode 76 Topics: *Transformers Movie Preview. *Barrel Roll Blaster revealed. *Hasbro merchandise coming to Steve and Barry's *Megatron: Origin covers online. *Listener Question: Opening old MISB toys? *Listener Question: TF's in other eras? *Listener Question: Alt Soundwave/Blaster?

TFWIRE Episode 75

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Episode 75 Topics: *Transformers Movie Game info FINALLY revealed *Movie Megatron, Frenzy and Ironhide, Oh My! *Movie Preview figures released! *Movie Merchandise OFFICIALLY unveiled. *ToyFair Discussion: What we've seen so far. *Listener Question: Buying older fgures? *Listener Question: How do you like fan dubbing? *Listener Question: Movie Prequel comics?

TFWIRE Episode 74

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Episode 74 Topics: *Ironhide Toy finally revealed *I'm ready for my close-up *New Movie CGI Design Images *Talking Prime head; a hot toy for 2007. *MP-05 just can't escape the safety cap *Jakeman with the UK News *Listener Question: 3 Seekers in Classics or Titaniums? *Listener Question: Have you heard Transformer? *Listener Question: Armada/Cybertron/Energon as Classics?

TFWIRE Episode 73

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Episode 73 Topics: *MP3 Players and accessories, as well as shoes, coming at ya! *BotCon Exclusives info revealed *Megatron gets some color *Explaining Automorph *The Death Star is upon us! *New 6" Titaniums *Catalog Scans show all *Jakeman with the UK News *Listener Question: Good G1/G2 figure? *Listener Question: Have any episodes memorized?

TFWIRE Episode 72

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Episode 72 Topics: *Movie Merchandise Galore! *Movie Megatron and Prime figures revealed *Movie Megs gets an arm canon *First Look at Movie Blackout figure *Takara Planning More Beast Wars? *Listener Question: Do you listen to the podcast? *Listener Question: BotCon...how do you like your exclusives?

TFWIRE Episode 71

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Episode 71 Topics: *Casting Call for Megatron *Movie Megatron and Barricade revealed *TONS of Movie Toy News *Listener Question: What toy brought you back? *Listener Question: Perfect TF weaponry? *Listener Question: Commentary on iTunes?

TFWIRE Episode 70

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Episode 70 Topics: *Toys, Prototypes, and Auctions, Oh My! *Megatrons origin revealed? *Transformers movie going unapposed? *Battle For Autobot City Set coming soon! *Listener Question: Pipes or Huffer? *Listener Question: Decepticons killing humans? *Listener Question: Non-TF transforming toys you collect? *Listener Question: Favorite Decepticon? *BONUS: 30 minutes of pre-show chat, unedited.

TFWIRE Episode 69

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Episode 69 Topics: *Transformers Movie Trailer *Movie Prime Revealed *Listener Question: Arcee the actress? *Master Piece Megatron Gun Mode *Year in Review: -Beast Wars 10th Anniversary figures released. -Beast Machines released on DVD. -Alternators Nemesis Prime debacle. -Transformers Teaser Trailer. -Peter Cullen announced as the voice of Prime. -Transforners Titanium Released. -Transformers Classics Released. -Transformers The Movie 20th Anniversary DVD.

TFWIRE Episode 68

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Episode 68 Topics: *Movie Trailer debuting online *New comic crossover coming? *Listener Question: Arcee the actress? *Listener Question: Techno or Organic? Maybe both? *Listener Question: Best/Worst things to happen to TFs *Listener Question: Custom Kitbashes? *Listener Question: Wheelie and Daniel, what are they good for?

TFWIRE Episode 67

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Episode 67 Topics: *Movie toy robot modes revealed *G1 Theme composer suing for royalties? *Possible Transformers Heroes cartoon news *TF Movie information in Target computers *G1 Soundwave.....Delayed of Cancelled? *Listener Soundoff Submission *Listener Question: Re-dub an episode? *Listener Question: BW2? *Listener Question: Which roller?

TFWIRE Episode 66

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Episode 66 Topics: *Ratchets Robot mode unveiled *New Club Exclusive Images *More MP Megatron News *New Transformers hitting shelves *Listener Question: Definitive toys? *Listener Question: Buying Revoltech?

TFWIRE Episode 65

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Episode 65 Topics: *Movie Scorponok revealed *Movie toy images surface *Transformers: Checkmate *More Masterpiece Megatron News *Classics Grimlock Repaint or just a prototype? *New TF Guides on the horizon *Listener Question: Lucky Draw Exclusives? *Listener Question: Selling your collection? *Listener Question: Transformers Birthday party? *Listener Question: Reusing TF names?

TFWIRE Episode 64

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Episode 64 Topics: *Mrs. Witwicky Cast *Movie Prequel Comic in the works, and other Comic News *Transformers: Checkmate *First Picture of MP-05 Megatron Surfaces *Primus Unleashed, coming to a TV Near You *Discussion Topic: Dark/Gritty Transformers theme *Listener Question: Favorite Powerlinx? *Listener Question: Who is stronger, Prime or Megatron? *Listener Question: Who do you want as a Masterpiece?

TFWIRE Episode 63

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Episode 63 Topics: *Prime Has Spoken *"Making-Of" Transformers Movie Book in the works *Discussion Topic: 20th Anniversary DVD *Discussion Topic: Transformers Movie Video Game tie-in *Listener Question: $1,000 for a Transformers? *Listener Question: Jetfire, or is that Skyfire? *Listener Question: Best Megatron underling? http://www.tfwire.com/podcast_archive/tfwire/TF_WIRE_EP63.mp3

TFWIRE DVD COMMENTARY

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Here it is, The TFWIRE Transformers The Movie Audio Commentary featuring: Jesse/Matrix_Prime, PiratedTVPro, DBuster Prime, awa64 and Curis. After you buy the new 20th Anniversary DVD, download and listen to this commentary as you watch along. Don't plan on buying the new DVD? Fear not, the Commentary will work with ALL versions of the movie (DVD/VHS, intro credits/star wars scroll). So download it and let us know how you like it in the TFWIRE.com forums.

TFWIRE Episode 62

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Episode 62 Topics: *Comedian auditions for the Movie *Classics gets fiction *Starscream Goes Retro *Transformers 20th Anniversary DVD Giveaways *Discussion Topic: Reissues *Listener Question: What computers are you using? *Listener Question: Prowl or Armada Jetfire? *Listener Question: Classics Megatron, repaint or new mold? *Listener Question: Hosts and toy packaging? (NOTE: Not sure what went wrong with Awa's audio, this is how it was sent to me.)

TFWIRE Episode 61

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Episode 61 Topics: *MP-05 Figure to be G1 Megatron? *David Kaye appearing in Transformers "Heroes"? *New Head for Movie Megatron *Listener Questions...TONS of them

TFWIRE Episode 60

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Episode 60 Topics: *Images of Preview Movie Toys Surface *IDW Previews Movie Comic *New Head for Movie Megatron *Previously Unknown 20th Anniversary TF Movie DVD Extras *Starscream Barrel Role Blaster? WTF? *Discussion Topic: Kitbashing and Repaints *Listener Question: Alt. Ultra Magnus? *Listener Question: Figure that made you happy?

TFWIRE Episode 59

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Episode 59 Topics: *Stan Bush on the TF Movie soundtrack? *More IDW Previews *Movie prequel novel in the works *Transformers Card Game....we think not! *Listener Question: Khyron or Starscream? *Listener Question: Best Prime/Megatron toy? *Listener Question: Using Instructions? *Listener Question: G2 figures that burn your retinas?

TFWIRE Episode 58

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Episode 58 Topics: *Transformers Movie Update *Transformers Card Game in the Works? *Auditions Taking place for the next TF Cartoon? *Transformer Comic News *BotCon on Attack of the Show *Listener Question: Additional TFs in Classics? *Listener Question: Rubber Duckey Transformer? *Listener Question: Your goal of collecting?

TFWIRE Episode 57

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Episode 57 Topics: *BotCon Roundup

TFWIRE Episode 56

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Episode 56 Topics: *Black Convoy Returns *Transformers coming to the Motor City *New Frank Welker Interview *Transformers Evolutions #4 Preview *New Minicons on the Japanese Patent/Trademark office site *Listener Question: What made you like Transformers? *Listener Question: Which G1 characters fo you want in Classics? *Listener Question: Dinobots in TF Movie sequel(s)? *(Note, awa's audio is a little messed up this week due to the "removal" of the "wind tunnel".)

TFWIRE Episode 55

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Episode 55 Topics: *The Ark missing the cut in the upcoming movie? *Dawn of Futues Past Preview *Alternators Ravage Redux *Listener Question: What TF shirt do you want? *Listener Question: Ironhide and Jazz voice actor? *Listener Question: Songs in the TF Movie?

TFWIRE Episode 54

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Episode 54 Topics: *Movie Prime and Movie Scene Mockups *BW 10th Primal and Megatron 2-pack released *G1 Soundwave for Preorder at TRU *Transformers Spotlight Preview *New Transformers Classics Images *Discussion Topic: Transformers Cartoon Overview (US/Japanese) *LIVE Listener Question

TFWIRE Episode 53

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Episode 53 Topics: *Full-Body shot of Movie Prime, and a closeup of Bumblebee *2007 Cartoon Rumor *Legends of Cybertron to appear in Classics *Transformers Timelines #1 *Ultra Magnus, Primes bitch once more? *Discussion Topic: Classics Repaints *Listener Question: Minibots or Spy Changers? *Listener Question: Peter Cullen lines? *LIVE Show Next week! 6PM Eastern!

TFWIRE Episode 52

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Episode 52 Topics: *Movie Megatron Images surface *Movie Jazz Rumors: *Transformers Movie Merchandise? *Kiss Play Hot Rodimus and a Cadillac Alternator *Classics Prime and Megatron in packaging. *Listener Question: How many more Alts? *Listener Question: What other 80's cartoons did you like? *Listener Question: Size of your collection?

TFWIRE Episode 51

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Episode 51 Topics: *New Movie News *Classics Mini-Cons coming to a store near you *The Hartman Collection *Armada Returns to DVD *Optimash Prime, More than Meets the Fry *Listener Question: Best Prime and Megatron? *Listener Question: Have you read the TF Novels? *Listener Question: Favorite Artist?

TFWIRE Episode 50

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Episode 50 Topics: *Here it is, the 1-year Anniversary show. We take a look back at some of the best moments of this past year on TFWIRE. Enjoy!

TFWIRE Episode 49

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Episode 49 Topics: *Cullen IS Prime, but is Welker Megatron? *New 6" Titanium Figures Shown *20th Anniversary Edition DVD details surface *IDW does Transformers the Movie, and other comic news *Nemesis Prime, Hasbro has the last laugh *Listener Question: Which TF figure do you have the most sentimental attachment too? *Listener Question: Where in the fandom do Curis and Spada come from?

TFWIRE Episode 48

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Episode 48 Topics: *Reissue 20th Prime Images surface *Transformers Movie Optimus Prime revealed *New Images of Masterpiece Starscream *Alternators Mirage getting a repaint, at least in Japan *Titanium Jetfire and Thundercracker Protos hit eBay *Listener Question: Your thoughts on Marvel and Dreamwave comics? *Listener Question: Other alternate universe TFs? *Listener Question: What's your opinion on fan-wanks?

TFWIRE Episode 47

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Episode 47 Topics: *BotCon 2006 Artwork and a possible Megatron figure *Beast Wars Reborn in US *Nemesis Prime as SDCC and Hasbro Toy Shop *Remy Does Titanium Prime *20th Anniversary DVD Artwork *Discussion Topic: Why are some characters cherished more than others? *Listener Question: Thoughts on Titanium? *Listener Question: What TF event would you change? *Listener Question: Female Transformers, your thoughts?

TFWIRE Episode 46

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Episode 46 Topics: *Transformers Teaser Trailer released *Transformers Videogame in 2007? *TF Movie Bumblebee revealed *Attacktix, Primus and Titanium hit retail *Another week, another Photoshoot *Discussion Topic: Teaser Trailer *Curis with the Ultimate Transformer Rock Ballad: Part 5 *Matrix_Prime and the 2-Minute Drill: MTMTE Part 2 *Listener Soundoff: CrazySteve and Art of War #4 *Listener Question: What would TransTech have been like? *Listener Question: TF Classics you want to see?

TFWIRE Episode 45

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Episode 45 Topics: *Open Casting Call for the Transformers Movie *Remy tackles Mirage *CNI Interviews Simon Furman *Masterpiece Starscream gets a makeover *Metrodome releases Masterforce VidCast *The Ultimate Transformers Rock Ballad Part 4 *Matrix_Prime and the 2-minute drill *Awa and The Chipmunks review Beast Wars 10th Anniversary figures Part 2 *Listener Soundoff: CrazySteve reviews "City of Fear" *Listener Question: Do-it yourself Transformers? *Listener Question: What's with all of the non-TV BW figures? *Listener Question: Favorite Alternator?

TFWIRE Episode 44

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Episode 44 Topics: *Peter Cullen Auditions for the movie, or does he? *Teaser Trailer music recorded *Remy gets upclose with Unicron *Review and Picture Gallary of Classics Astrotrain posted *Primus and Titanium due out soon, and a few surprises *Curis and the "Ultimate Transformers Rock Ballad" Part 3 *Listener Soundoff: Art of War review *Listener Question: Buying Primus or not? *Listener Question: How can I get the Japanese series? *Listener Question: What would make you stop collecting? *Listener Question: What conventions have you been to?

TFWIRE Episode 43

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Episode 43 Topics: *The Transformers Movie website launched and possible alt modes? *Third BotCon figure officially announced *Prototype Scourge statue images online *Legends of Cybertron Wave 4 released in Hong Kong *Curis Presents: The Ultimate TF Rock Ballad: Part 2 *Listener Question: When is Transformers going to end? *Listener Question: Toughest toy to locate? *Listener Question: Prime is always the same, why is Megatron different? *Listener Question: Host pics? Thumbsucking? Fleshy Tumors?

TFWIRE Episode 42

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Episode 42 Topics *Pictures from the Transformers movie set leaked *Second BotCon Exclusive figure unveiled *Transformers The Movie: 20th Anniversary Edition *Hasbro Launches Transformers Titanium Website *New MasterPiece figure information *Curis attends Auto Assembly (EXCLUSIVE audio from the Convention!) *Discussion Topic: Storing/Display figures *Listener Question: Food Transformers? *Listener Question: Masterpiece Starscream in the US? *Listener Question: Japanese Style of writing, love it/hate it?

TFWIRE Episode 41

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Episode 41 Topics: *The Podcast Intro/Outro Music *Transformers Classics figures revealed *Pictures of two of the BotCon exclusives surface *Master Piece Convoy and 20th Prime getting reissued *Michael Bay speaks on script leaks and week 1 of shooting *The next Worlds Smallest Dinobots revealed *Discussion Topic: Nostalgia-based line *Awa Reviews 10th Anniversary Beast Wars Figures Part I *Listener Question: What do you wish you never bought? *Listener Question: Headmaster series, cannon in the US? *Listener Question: TF Movie, opening day/night?

TFWIRE Episode 40

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Episode 40 Topics: *More Transformers Movie News *Transformers Classics Packaging Pics Surface *BotCon 2006 Guests Announced *Legends of Cybertron Hits Mass Retail *Alternators #23 unveiled *Listener Soundoff Segment: G1 in a nutshell *Listener Question: Pirates or Ninjas? *Listener Question: Favorite Transformers Song? *Listener Question: Transformers without Beast Wars? *UK News with Curis (Note: Curis's audio might be a bit low in spots, this was due to his setup this week)

TFWIRE Episode 39

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Episode 39 Topics: *More TF Movie news released *Transformers Classics Optimus Prime Sketches surface *New Transformers Hitting stores *IDW producing One Shot comics *Optimus Prime at E3 *Listener Question: TF Movie Soundtrack *Listener Question: Multiple comic covers? *Listener Question: Waiting in line to see TF Movie? *Listener Question: Alternator Combiners?

TFWIRE Episode 38

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Episode 38 Topics: *Tom DeSanto talks Transformers *More IaconOne guests announced *Simon Furman Discuses Stormbringer *All Cybertron Episodes available online *Target Exclusive Transformers on Clearance *Spada Reviews Universe Overbite and Repugnus *Listener Question: Toy you most enjoyed playing with? *Listener Question: TF's that disappointed you? *Listener Question: Favorite Dinobot? Why? *Listener Question: If you had a force chip...? *NOTE: We NEED Listener submissions for the Listener Soundoff and Listener Question segments, we have run out!

TFWIRE Episode 37

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Episode 37 Topics: *TransformersCon brings movie news *BotCon '06 info. released *Transformers Classics Leaders revealed *Transformers Club Exclusive figure unveiled *Beast Wars 10th Primal and Megatron in package *Spada toy review *Listener Soundoff: Optimus Payne reviews Street Speed Mini-Cons *Listener Question: Worlds Smallest Dinobots? *Listener Question: Non-standard Transformer modes?

TFWIRE Episode 36

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Episode 36 Topics: *Introduction of new host *Visit the TFWIRE.com website *New Enhanced Podcasting Feed *New Transformers Movie Casting News *Transformers back on network TV *New Alternator and Cybertron repaint revealed *Guess the TF Club Exclusive *Masterpiece Starscream details *Discussion Topic: Transformers and the collector *Awa toy review *Listeners Soundoff: Cybertron Soundwave review *Listener Question: America or Japan, worst TF names? *Listener Question: Favorite Armada toy? *Listener Question: Best toyline to start with? *UK news with Curis

TFWIRE Episode 35

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Episode 35 Topics: *Fan Convention announces guests *Mystery Listing in Toys R Us computer *Cybertron Soundwave hits stores *Giant Planet Minicon pics surface *A second chance at THS-02 *Another rare G2 figure on eBay *Discussion Topic: Where do we buy TFs? *Awa reviews Cybertron CD Hot Shot *Host Audition Montage *Listener Question: BotCon '06 exclusives? *Listener Question: TF movie, what are you looking forward to?

TFWIRE Episode 34

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Episode 34 Topics: *Big Announcement 1 *Shia LaBeouf in final negotiations to star in Transformers movie *Transformers Titanium released in Hong Kong *Veteran Voice Actor to attend TransformersCon *New Collectors Club Figure pictures *Cybertron Cartoon possibly being removed from Toonami....again *Free Comic Book Day covers revealed *Discussion Topic: Transformers Titanium *Listener Question: RID and Armada on DVD? *Listener Question: How do you prepare for the show? *Listener Question: Cartoon after Beast Wars? *Listener Question: Listeners appearing on TF WIRE? *Big Announcement 2

TFWIRE Episode 33

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Episode 33 Topics: *Possible TF Movie casting info appears on the Allspark *TransformersCon exclusive revealed *Transformers voice actor passes away *Wave 3 Cybertron Minicons appearing in stores *The Hartmans sell G2 combiners *IDW Comics appear on the Top 60 chart *First4Figures unveils Waspinator Bust *TF Mobile *Discussion Topic: VERY Brief BM discussion *Listener Question: Combiner group in Neo G1? *Listener Question: Communication with TF actors/writers? *Listener Question: Opinion on Energon Grimlock/Swoop? *Listener Question: Best TF console game? *BONUS: 80's commercials after the show

TFWIRE Episode 32

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Episode 32 Topics: *Toy Prototype pictures surface *Remy gives Wave 6 Preview *Third MasterPiece figure on the horizon? *More TF Movie news from DonMurphy.com *Transformers Titanium on eBay *Target endcap sale is underway *Beast Wars DVD set realease Down Under *Discussion Topic: Neo G1 *Listener Question: Has TF's reached their peak? *Listener Question: What makes a toy rare? *Listener Question: Vehicons or Maximals, pick your poison

TFWIRE Episode 31

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Episode 31 Topics: *Transformers on "I Love Toys" *Transformers Generations coming soon *The Green Light brings good news *BW 10th Wave 2 sighted *Legends of Cybertron Knockoffs sighted *Transformers Titanium in April? *25% off order at HasbroToyShop.com *A bunch of new TF toy pics *Discussion Topic: Transformers Cartoons and Quality *PTV and Awa talk comics *Listener Question: TransMutate or remolded heads? *Listener Question: Best comic relief in a series? *Listener Question: Ever broken a TF transforming it? *Listener Question: Retouched photos....like them or no?