Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Prepare for an intergalactic showdown like never before! The climax of The Headmasters cartoon is here, and it’s an all-out war for survival. Brace yourself as we witness a high-stakes battle on an asteroid, where every move could mean the difference between victory and defeat. But the action doesn’t stop there! As the conflict intensifies, we’re taken on a thrilling journey back...

In this episode we break down the tech specs for 1988 – from roles to functions, strength to skill, we’ll talk about the best and worst characters from 1988 based on the numbers on the back of the box.

We head back to mount mount Mount Verona to meet some new (and under used) Transformers faces, including one team that will get their US debut sniped by Marvel UK!

In this episode we tackle 4 more Marvel US comics! We’ll meet the Pretenders, watch a battle royale on the Moon, bring Optimus Prime back from the dead, and have some fun on Junkion!

We take an in-depth look at the unique toys from the Decepticon side released 1988. The Deceps get their first mercenary, the first vehicle combiner, and the final Scramble City styled gestalt!

We’ll learn about the Decepticons’ new secret weapon, meet up with a guy named Kirk, and watch as Sixshot and Daniel fight rock monsters!

We’ll wrap the S.T.A.R.S. micro-continuity as we take a look at the final US G1 mailaway catalog!

This is as close as you’ll get to a sequel to Transformers: the Movie! We take a look at Unicron’s plans to return to fight Rodimus Prime, the origins of the Transformers, the first appearance of Primus, and another G1 Autobot bites the dust in arguably one of the most important Marvel UK storylines in the history of Transformers!

In this episode we kick off the home stretch of Headmasters cartoon episodes! We’ll tackle a two-parter introducing us to the Targetmasters and we’ll quickly meet the Duocons in a quest for G-Metal.

Happy 2024! Ant talks about all the things Transformers has to offer as it enters its 40th year, plus some thoughts on the current state of Hasbro’s business and what needs to be done to improve in the future.

In this episode we take a look at Skybound’s take on Transformers comics and we’ll blast to the past for a vintage comic review written in 2002!

Powermasters and Pretenders join the toy line and some old favorites return in different forms. We’ll delve into the Transformers toy line from 1988 as we take a look at the Autobot side of the equation, exploring the toys and the commercials. Shocking revelations lay ahead… this episode has the power to surprise!

This time around we head down to Argentina to check out a very unique sticker book. You can enjoy along in these YouTube links. I also found a video highlighting the Cromy card set I mentioned in the show as well. Enjoy! Cromy Sticker video 1: https://youtu.be/qK6ZcOCytqs?si=Ug5wHu0xWV-Bn6uc Cromy Sticker video 2: https://youtu.be/8iAfeRiztOk?si=axLl85K1HgW2wma3 Cromy Card Set: https://youtu.be/Ak...

It is one of the most infamous episodes of Transformers Headmasters. So infamous, we gave it an episode all to itself! Join us and find out why Life Can Be Sacrificed for Peace on Earth!

It’s time to get weird again! We’ll cover the final 3 issues of zany antics from the Transformers Headmasters manga! We’ll watch the Decepticons attack children…repeatedly, we’ll meet Stepper and Artfire, and we’ll learn about a new mode Sixshot would like to have. Come read along: Transformers: The Manga Vol. 2: https://amzn.to/3Z0nAQk And check out these other...

We cover two iconic episodes from the Transformers Headmasters cartoon series. The City Commanders fall on hard times as we head to Earth to explore their fates!

Step into a time capsule and travel back to 1988 – the year Transformers new concepts and the world was alive with history, sports, music, and movies. Join host Ant as he uncovers hidden gems and nostalgic treasures from this iconic era. Relive the magic, get inspired, and dive into the ’80s like never before. Tune in now for an unforgettable journey through time!

It was a long journey, but we wrap up our coverage of 1987 reviewing the important concepts and elements born in that year before we turn the page towards the future. Join us as we talk Headmasters, Powermasters, The Return of Optimus Prime, and more! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on so...

We wrap up the final 2 episodes of Headmasters to debut in the year 1987. This time around we’re talking ships: friendships and pirate ships!

It’s winter in July and we’re going Stargazing with a Seeker. And as promised on the show, here’s a link to the music video of my old band, Someonelse, and our first single, “Winter in July.” https://youtu.be/KaX9p6UoT-Y

We travel through SPACE to find new planets with the Headmasters in this latest episode of the podcast. Join Anthony as he takes a dive into Planet Hive, explores the Twin Planets with the Autobots, and finally searches for Scorponok’s weakness!

It’s time to talk about Paramount’s latest film in the Transformers franchise! Ant shares his opinions as the beloved beasts enter the live-action film world. If you haven’t seen it, don’t worry, you’ll have ample warning before we get in to the spoilers. Is the film a must-see? Find out!

We return to the wacky world of Transformers Manga in this episode; we’ll meet some new characters, learn a secret about Sixshot, and search of an alien relic!

In this episode we look at 3 more chapters in The Headmasters Saga. A mysterious visitor emerges from the sky, the Autobots receive a message from another universe, and Daniel is a hero… or is he?

Hello my students! Another advance installment of TFU News and Views. This time I’ll talk a bit about why I’ve been so quiet as of late, react to the news around Rise of the Beasts and Transformers: One, and share an old tale about finding some Magic the Gathering cards in a closet.