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Welcome to the Triple Takeover Toycast, a fun and informative fortnightly podcast about Transformers and other amazing toy properties! Whether you're a seasoned collector or you just love big robots, there's plenty here to enjoy, from vintage toys and prototypes to modern releases, cartoons, comics and films, all discussed with enthusiasm by your hosts, Sixo, Liam and Jason (along with special guests!). We also run a fortnightly YouTube series named Short Circuits, where we look at Transform ...
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There's a new big-screen Transformers film on the horizon, and with the first trailer now here, there's plenty to talk about! But is this latest animated adventure for the robots in disguise as controversial as some would have you believe? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS…
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Everyone loves a good Minibot, but something about the tiny Transformers was extra special in 1985! These five are some of the most unusual releases of the era, but they're as charming now as they ever were back in the day, showcasing exactly how to do a small 'pocket money' toy with a sense of flair. Today, we appreciate the little guys! If you en…
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Now that the dust has settled on Missing Link Convoy, it's time for us to dig into this landmark Transformers release and see if it lives up to 40 years of hype! Is this the ultimate exercise in franchise nostalgia, and what might we hope to see from the line next? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patre…
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So, you think you know Transformers? Our hosts certainly do, but can they make it through Sixo's quiz on the Generation 1 toy line? We hope you enjoy listening to the results as much as we did recording it, and maybe playing along to see if you can beat our scores as you go! If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at…
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It's our 75th episode AND our third anniversary, so we're going back to one of our favourite years of toys to celebrate! Despite not being as widely lauded as what came before it, 1988 was a crucial period of change for Transformers. With new gimmicks - Powermasters, Pretenders, Micromasters and more! - and a return-of-sorts to Earthbound vehicular…
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Unlike his nemesis, Optimus Prime, Transformers most maniacal villain has never settled on just one alternate form. Yes, Megatron has been a gun, a tank, a jet, a car and many more things besides! Today, the team deliver their definitive* ranking of every** Megatron alternate mode ever. (*debatable / **also debatable) If you enjoy our podcast then …
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Before Titans, the Transformers toys giving the biggest bang for your buck were those found in the Supreme class, and often with gimmicks and features to match their sizeable stature! For this supremely-styled chat, the team take a look at the history of these often weird but wonderful specimens. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more…
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For our latest episode, we're talking about one of the most popular & enduring Transformers toy lines of all - it's 2007's Animated, with particular attention to the Voyager & Leader releases! What makes these toys, and the corresponding cartoon, so enjoyable, even today? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at ww…
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Clear plastic is as notorious as GPS or discolouration when it comes to toy collector woes, albeit much more commonly encountered! Yet despite that, clear plastic isn't always a problem, and can be highly effective and a lot of fun when used properly! Today the team talk the good, the bad & the ugly. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much …
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It's a new dawn as January kicks off the 40th anniversary year of Transformers and plenty of promise for exciting toys ahead! For our first episode of 2024, the team take a look at everything on the horizon and what in particular has caught our fancy. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/triplet…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year... which means we get to discuss our favourite toys from 2023! What Transformers products most delighted us, whether they were naughty or nice? The team get settled in for a festive chat on all this and more from the last twelve months. Support the Show.Triple Takeover
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We're back on the Beasts for our latest episode except this time, we're off to Japan for one of the most colourful bits of late '90s Transformers - it's Beast Wars II! Take a tour on the wild side as Sixo introduces Liam and Jason to the delights of the Takara 1998 Maximal crew, be it lions, bugs or even a giant octopus! NOTE: play along at home us…
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It's still early days for Skybound's new 'Energon Universe', but there's plenty to talk about already! Kicking off a new miniseries on the comics, today the team examine the first two issues of Daniel Warren Johnson's acclaimed new Transformers series, along with Robert Kirkman's Void Rivals. It begins here... spoilers abound! Support the Show.…
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Presenting an extra special episode now, as we delve deep into our bulging mailbag to answer questions from our dedicated listeners about Transformers, toy collecting, the podcast and much more than meets the ear. We're joined for this one by friend of the pod and all-round good guy Jason; but considering it's #66, will everyone make it out alive? …
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After the highs of Binaltech, a new 'real car' robots in disguise line emerged from TakaraTomy in 2009, only this time they were smaller and more stylised - it's Alternity! The team take a look at this repaint-heavy roster of toys and get ready to dish out the Alternity facts. Support the Show.Triple Takeover
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Now that TFNation 2023 is done, we roped in organisers Dave Mapes (who you might recognise) and Billy Stripes to give an insight into running Europe's largest Transformers convention! Get the skinny on the behind-the-scenes action here. #Transformers #TFNation #toycollecting If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at…
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TFNation has come and gone again for another year! The cornerstone of the UK's Transformers social calendar is always a fun and exciting time, and the team are here to relive all the highlights from 2023's event... including the toys we met along the way! #Transformers #TFNation #toycollecting Support the Show.…
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How do Transformers fans respond to mysterious new toy reveals that are yet to be confirmed? The recent Missing Link Optimus Prime (Convoy) announcement from Takara Tomy could be the most significant collector-aimed TF product in the last two decades, but before it was all official, we had a chat about our reactions to blurry unconfirmed toy reveal…
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We're back for another stop on the tour through each year of the classic Transformers toy line! 1987 was rather appropriately a year of significant change for the robots in disguise, with 'blockier' toys and new gimmicks such as Headmasters and Targetmasters. Some may even say it's one of the best years ever... perhaps even on this podcast! Support…
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The robots in disguise are back on the big screen, and there's plenty to say about it all! Prepare for a spoiler-filled deep dive into everything we enjoyed about the latest film and a fair bit of critiquing besides as we get into it with Transformers Rise of the Beasts. Let them come! #Transformers #RiseoftheBeasts #BeastWars Support the Show.…
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In a very special episode, Triple Takeover sits down with Hasbro to talk all things Transformers! We are delighted to welcome Hasbro's Ben "Bmac" MacCrae (Associate Brand Manager of Global Brand Development & Marketing) and Mark Maher (Transformers Generations Lead Product Designer) onto the show for an extensive chat about our favourite brand of t…
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There are no doubt moments where every toy collector is asked by their friends or family that eternal question: why? Why collect toys to begin with? And why is it Transformers that appeals so much, both now and back when you were little? Today we're getting a bit philosophical and attempting to answer all that and more. Support the Show.…
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We frequently hear from our listeners how we've 'enabled' them on various toy purchases as a result of what we've discussed on the show. Well, to prove we're no different, the team are looking at some specific examples of self-enablement, all of which are non-Transformers related! We do it to ourselves. Support the Show.…
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We all love robots in disguise but what about actual robots? Robosen has already made waves with their fully interactive self-transforming Optimus Prime and they have more on the way soon! But where do these sorts of consumer robotics sit in the market and just how appealing are they for more traditional toy collectors? Let's find out. #Transformer…
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It started in the best way possible with the iconic pink Hot Rod, but now the Transformers Retro reissue line promises to bring collectors yet more exciting new takes on classic G1 toys that we could never have dreamt of! With Hound and Thundercracker currently on release, we look at what could be on the horizon and which other characters we would …
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Anyone who grew up with Transformers in the '80s or '90s will remember the allure of the many protoypes visible in the catalogues of the era, especially as they were often different to the toys we had in hand. Well, today, we're joined by a very special guest in Ras, a vintage prototype enthusiast who has the largest collection of pre-production Tr…
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Of the many oft-forgotten toys of the 1980s, Starcom holds a special place in many collectors' hearts. And for good reason! With incredible details, a play pattern that's hard to beat and super stylish spacefaring vehicles, there's a lot to love, as you'll see through the course of this voyage of discovery. Support the Show.…
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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. Suppo…
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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.Triple Takeover
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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.Triple Takeover
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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.Triple Takeover
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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.Triple Takeover
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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.Triple Takeover
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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.Triple Takeover
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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. S…
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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 vari…
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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 …
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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.…
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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 …
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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…
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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.…
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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 …
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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.…
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In our second non-Transformers episode, the team do a deep dive into TakaraTomy's new Diaclone line as we explore just what makes these gorgeous high-end toys so alluring. Don't call it a reboot! WARNING: the enablement is hard with this one. Support the Show.Triple Takeover
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The Triple Takeover team may be getting older but at least we're amassing more robots! With a round of birthdays having just passed, we take a look at some of the Transformers-related presents we've received... which inevitably leads on to all kinds of other topics! This one may be a bit self-indulgent but it's our birthday so we'll rant if we want…
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