Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Get your Robot Points handy, we’re talking Transformers mailaways in this episode; namely the S.T.A.R.S. fan club and playset as well as the only G1 release of a transforming Reflector! 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 social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO...

A number of comic book and animation greats are profiled in this podcast as we continue our way through Season 3. We’ll watch Galvatron go mad in “Webworld,” break down one of the most error-filled episodes in “Carnage in C-Minor,” we’ll learn about an important piece of Transformers lore in “The Ultimate Weapon,” and we’ll learn about the Quin...

In this episode, Ant recaps all of the latest from NYCC! From Transformers news to all sorts of tidbits from around the world of comics, TV, music, podcasts, and more, we have got you covered! Plus, we’ll discuss some of the recent developments in the world of Transformers since NYCC, such as the IDW Comics, Cyberverse, and the latest G.I. Joe crossover in Transformers: Earth Wars! Please su...

New York Comic Con 2019 is only 1 day away! We’ll preview our live coverage from the convention and from Hasbro’s Transformers events. We’re breaking down the latest news, talking a bit about Hasbro Pulse’s Unicron crowdfund and telling you about all the ways you can join in on the fun live! Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us...

We tour the rest of North America to find out the differences in the 1986 toy line. If you like Minibots, you won’t want to miss this one! 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 social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinf...

We’re headed back to wild and wacky world of Transformers book publications! A number of publishers released TF book that year and we’ll take a look at 5 more in this episode. We’ll dissect a pair of Big Looker storybooks in “The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson,” and “Car Show Blow Up.” We’ll head over to the UK for a unique story in &#8...

The film is the centerpiece of the Transformers franchise, but Marvel’s adaptation varies from the final cut in many ways. This episode breaks down those differences and takes closer look alongside guests Mike Seibert of the Mike Seibert Radio Podcast, Gabriel Owens: the Salty Seaman, and the gang from Autopod Decepticast! These comics were truly more than meets the eye. Guests: Gabriel Owen...

Marvel UK has blessed Transformers fandom with a number of things that have carried forward to this day. In this episode we’ll continue our journey through the Marvel UK tales; following the Dinobots’ adventure in, “In the National Interest,” and kicking off one of most important Transformers tales of all-time, “Target: 2006.” We’ll meet new characters, ne...

We’re back into the G1 cartoon this time around with a little help from Gabriel Owens: the Salty Seaman, Rob London of Stasis Pod, and our own Patreon Super Senior, Shawn Hamilton! This time around we’ll cover 5 more episodes of season 3: “Thief in the Night” “Surprise Party” “Madman’s Paradise” “Nightmare Planet” “Ghost in th...

We breakdown the tech spec numbers, characters, and mold uses By the Numbers for the year of 1986! Be sure to check out episodes 10 & 36 to see how 1984 and 1985 stacked up as well! Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help support the show by joining our Patreon: http://www.p...

In Europe, 1986 was just as pivotal a year in Transformers as it was in North America. We’ll break down what came out that year along with some interesting Deception variants that every G1 fan should know about! Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/tfuinfo Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/tfuinfo Help sup...

Transformers designer John Warden has been known to drop hints in his interviews. Ant breaks down the history of some of those hints and analyzes a recent interview with John Warden for possible hints at what is to come for the War for Cybertron Trilogy. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_IN...

It is time once more to Find Your Fate… Junior as we delve into the final 3 books of the series; “Autobot Alert,” “Project Brain Drain,” and “The Invisibility Factor.” We’ll break down every choice and every outcome, with a little help from our good friend Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman. Guest – The Salty Seaman – http://www.youtube.com/...

This year at San Diego Comic Con there was a ton of news bigger than a whale’s… well, you probably can finish that sentence. Ant breaks down the huge news of Unicron, the onslaught of preorders from Siege, and all of the store exclusives. Plus he’ll recap all of the Transformers news from SDCC! Siege Preorder shortcuts: Skywarp: (link: https://amzn.to/2xWlCVq) amzn.to/2xWlCVq G2...

From the origins of “The Touch,” to the links to the band Kiss and the film Beverly Hills Cop, we take a deep dive into the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Transformers: the Movie. Plus we’ll examine the legacy of the song and find out just what happened to many of the artists who performed on the record! Buckle up! It’s going to be a rocking’ ride! \m/\m/ With special guests: The Salty Seam...

Ant previews San Diego Comic Con 2019 as it relates to Transformers and gives the details on all the coverage coming from TFU.INFO during the con. Plus, he’ll discuss Transformers vs. Ghostbusters #1, the planned SDCC exclusives, and a panel to keep an eye on that you may have overlooked. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo   Catch us on social media:  ...

In this episode, we stay in Japan to explore just how Takara would market Transformers into season 3 without the help of Transformers: the Movie. In the pages of TV Magazine, we will find beautifully illustrated Story Pages and an 8-part manga that gets crazier with each issue! Special thanks to the folks at tfarchive.com for providing the image for this episode and for hosting the translated edit...

We’ll explore the Scramble City, Transformers: 2010, Transform Jr., Kabaya and much more as we take a look at the multitude of toys released in Japan in 1986. We’ll also break down the slight differences in the third season of the original cartoon. How did the Japanese transition after not receiving Transformers: the Movie on time? Find out in this episode! Please like and subscribe wh...

After Five Face of Darkness, season 3 of the Transformers cartoon took a harder science fiction tone. In these 5 episodes, we’ll watch as some new lore is established and some old friends make their way back into the fold. This time around we’re talking about: The Killing Jar Chaos Dark Awakening Forever is a Long Time Coming Starscream’s Ghost With a special guest appearance by...

Skids, Aerialbots, Stunticons, Coneheads, & Battlechargers all arrive on Earth as war between Autobot and Decepticons rages on. With special guests Jon & Maggie from Married with Comics and The Rod Pod podcasts and Gabriel Owens, the Salty Seaman! Jon & Maggie, Married with Comics & The Rod Pod podcasts: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/marriedwcomics Gabriel Owens, the S...

In this episode we take a look at the 2 video games released for 1986: “Mystery of Convoy,” for the Famicom and, “The Battle to Save the Earth,” for Commodore 64. 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 social media: Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/TFU_INFO Faceb...

We head back to Japan to see the manga published by Comic Bom Bom magazine in 1986. We’ll get a Scramble City tale in, “Full Throttle Scramble Power,” and we’ll tie-in to the Famicom game with the “Mystery of Convoy,” comic. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch...

Kicking off Season 3 of the original cartoon, the only 5-part story in the series: Five Faces of Darkness. Learn the origins of the Transformers as we begin new tales in the far off future of 2005! With special guest Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch us on social media: Twitter –...

It’s time to Meet the Cast once more as we head into Season 3 of the original Transformers cartoon. This time around we’ll meet some voice acting legends in the earliest days of their careers as well as some seasoned Hollywood actors creating a new realm of work for themselves. All clips in this episode used without permission under Fair Use guidelines and given proper accreditation. P...

We return to the Marvel US continuity in 1986 as we explore issues 16-19. We’ll see a number of future comics greats fill in for a Bumblebee-focused adventure. We’ll head back to Cybertron for a classic 2-parter and we’ll see Omega Supreme unleashed on the Decepticons! Plus we’ll check in with special guests Gabriel Owens, the Salty Seaman and Jon Schafer-Hames from Married...