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The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast starts its 353rd episode with commentary on the rumors abounding in regards to the end of the Core Class assortment of Transformers toys. Hasbro's offerings for this year's San Diego Comic Con are discussed next, with the Legacy United "Fractured Friendship" two-pack of Orion Pax and Megatron taking center stage alongside a long-awaited 6" version of Death's Head from the Marvel Legends lineup. The crew reaches 2010 in the limited recurring "40 for 40" segment, with the cast making their favorite selections from an eclectic set of lines like Hunt for the Decepticons. An extended Bragging Rights segment closes out the episode, featuring in-hand thoughts on some newer releases such as the Titan Class Tidal Wave figure.

Go-bots on store shelves in 2024 proves The Fallen shall indeed rise again in Episode 352 of the Twincast / Podcast. The episode begins with a discussion of not The Man of Iron, but a Comic Edition 2-pack of Xaaron and Flame piquing the interest of the crew. A number of repaints are discussed next with Legacy United Animated Motormaster, Slipstream, and a Leader class Buzzsaw with Soundwave and Rumble accessories being particular standouts. Talk of some disappointing Go-Bots repaints as well as Deluxe G1 not-Missing-Link Prime and Quake then leads into a not so disappointing review of Skybound's Transformers Issue #9. A brief look at a transforming Lego Bumblebee set has the cast wondering how far the line will go before the overcomplicated transformations of 2009 toys get revenge and wreak devastation on the Twincast in this week's "40 for 40" segment. As usual, Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

The Twincast / Podcast starts out episode 351 with quick chat about the fast sell-out of the Hot Wheels version of Optimus Prime. Leaks of a possible Autobot Ark 3 pack as well as new redecos signaling the MPG line being just a rebrand of Masterpiece going forward are discussed. Takara may have defunded Prowl, but also still plans to put out a slew of other new Earthspark figures. The classic "Man of Iron" Transformers UK comic is discussed next giving the cast some alien abduction vibes. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of Transformers' oft-forgotten but highly important foundational works. Next, this episode's installment of the "40 for 40" segment keeps the movie toys coming in 2008, with some major Animated flair. As always, Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

Episode 350 of the Twincast / Podcast begins with discussion of a spacebridge full of in hand and teased reveals from the most recent Pulse livestream. The toy talk turns from the affordable to the not so affordable as the Mattel Creations transforming Hot Wheels Optimus Prime lets the die of opinions be cast. More Transformers One news brings us some familiar friends of toylines past. A surprise reveal of an actually transforming Flame Toys Rodimus figure teases of further releases and leads to speculation on the pricetag of these high end collectibles. Skybound's 8th issue of the Transformers ongoing comic brings us back to basics with character development between battles. A huge milestone in the "40 for 40" segment is hit with the release of the 2007 live action transformers film and the accompanying toyline bringing our favorite characters back to the big screen! Unlike last time, Bragging Rights actually brings this episode to a close.

The Chaos Bringer takes control of Episode 349 of the Twincast / Podcast to force the crew to spin the discussion wheel of fate. The episode begins with another edition of the "40 for 40" segment, setting the target on the year 2006. The toy talk continues with an early edition of Bragging Rights robbing us of a concluding segment for the episode. Celebrating Christmas in May, a December listener question from OptimusBrat about a possible redo of commander class Rodimus Prime is considered. As promised in the last episode, in hand opinions of Legacy United wave 2 are now given including Commander Magmatron before wave 3 reveals are discussed. Robosen Megatron then has the crew less than thrilled, but the reveal of Movie Masterpiece Brawl lets us give our tanks. The chaotic episode finally comes to an end with Missing Link Bumblebee and Cliffjumper leaks prompting the crew to wonder which G1 toy could use this update the most.

What a day for Transformers! The Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast has let the dust settle and discusses a world where the trailer for Transformers One has debuted in episode 348. From space, back to Youtube, and all the way to Cybertron a surface dissection of the scenes of the trailer travels to several topics, including the appearance of a "Xerxes-like" Starscream. After more talk about the upcoming Masterpiece Ginrai, the death of Masterpiece as a brand is briefly mourned before its glorious rebirth into MPG is noted, with some interesting theories arising about the future of Masterpiece G as we know it. Issue 7 of the Skybound Transformers series has the cast pondering the fate of a few bots. A new listener question about an obscure line of toys is tackled and the 2005 edition of 40 for 40 reminds us of some great classic toys. Bragging rights is abridged but we keep it quick with some Korean KOs, the Reflector 3-pack, some 90s European market exclusives and the world's best Transformers Convention report from Dairycon 2024.