Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

The remainder of season 2 added a ton of characters and actors to the Transformers Universe. In this episode we take a look at the acting careers of them all as we wrap up the second half of season 2. 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/...

We are choosing our own adventure as we Find Your Fate in the 1985 world of the Transformers. Plus, we’ll delve into the European iteration of similar-styled books with Young Corgi and we’ll correct an omission from our Big Looker look back. Special guest this episode is The Salty Seaman (www.youtube.com/recharge138)! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show.   Please...

Canada and Mexico had a number of interesting and weird variant toys in 1985. From odd colored Minibots to Slag’s face to lead paint scares, there’s a lot of unwrap with Hasbro’s neighbors to the north and south. We’ll break it all down on this episode of Transformers University! Want images? Check out Maz’s fantastic articles on international variants on his blog: ht...

Season 2 of the G1 cartoon continues! We get a Cyberton history lesson with, “Desertion of the Dinobots,” parts 1 & 2, meet Omega Supreme in “Blaster Blues,” head back in time for “A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur’s Court,” and we take a dip in “The Golden Lagoon.” This episode’s special guests are: Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman &...

We wrap up 1985 in the Marvel US run of Transformers comics with issues #13-15. Find out the fate of Megatron! See how new Autobots come to life! Learn just who is the Robot Master! With special contributions from The Salty Seaman (http://www.youtube.com/recharge138) and one of our Patrons, Mauricio, joins the show!   Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe to...

The Transformers learn about Christmas and we learn about how Optimus Prime was given command over the Autobots; that and much more as we delve into the final bit of Marvel UK comics from 1985. ——– 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://w...

We head back to Japan to delve into the origins of G1 Manga from TV Magazine and Comic Bom-Bom while looking at the highly detailed art of Studio Ox. Afterwards, we dig into the many different Transformers Opening and Closing theme songs from around the world. Links referenced in this episode: TV Magazine Manga Prologue: http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/gallery.php?g2_itemId=15098 TV Magazine Story...

In this episode, we take a look at 5 more episodes of G1 Season 2: – The Master Builders – Auto Berserk – Microbots – Megatron’s Master Plan part 1 – Megatron’s Master Plan part 2 Joining us this week are: The Salty Seaman – http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Darryl the Cybertronian Beast of Transmissions Podcast – https://www.transmissionspodc...

In the wake of a ton of news from San Diego Comic-Con (or is it Comicon?) Ant gives his thoughts and reactions to it all. From Generations War for Cybertron: Siege to IDW’s incredible news to the Bumblebee movie, we’ll talk about it all. 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 soci...

Transformers became a worldwide phenomenon in 1985. We look back on how the toy lines spread to Europe and Japan; and go over what figures and toys certain regions did and didn’t get. 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 Fa...

An episode not to be missed! This episode we’ll delve into some of the most bizarre pieces of fiction in Transformers history. From the Marvel produced Big Looker and Hardcover series to the read-along audio books of Kids Stuff, you’ll want to hear it all. Find out why Soundwave’s tech spec quote is an actual quote! Or which historical leaders Optimus Prime name checks. Or the im...

We continue our look at Marvel’s G1 comic book run as we meet Circuit Breaker, get introduced to Devastator and Jetfire, and see if Optimus Prime will lose his head. Special Guest appearance by The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Join our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Email the show! info@tfu.info Vis...

We return to Season 2 of the G1 cartoon to talk about 5 more episodes and their impact: – A Prime Problem – The Core – The Insecticon Syndrome – Dinobot Island, Part 1 – Dinobot Island, Part 2 Joining me on this episode are: Rob, Jen, and David from Stasis Pod: https://twitter.com/StasisPod Insane Galvatron from TFYLP: http://www.tfylp.com Chrys from Steel City Bots:...

In this episode, we take a look at the first set of stories designed to take place in-between issues of the Marvel US run: – Decepticon Dam-Busters! – The Wrath of Guardian – The Wrath of Grimlock Please join our Patreon for exclusive access to this show and more: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo www.tfu.info

In this episode we meet the new players in the second season of The Transformers original series. With over 20 new characters joining the show, a number of men and women were tapped to perform alongside the greats outlined in our first two Meet the Cast episodes. This episode is adapted from a full video edition on YouTube, so swing on by and check it out; we have some amazing clips in the show! A...

Hot off the heels of The Toys That Made Us, we’re talking 1985 Decepticons on Transformers University. This episode’s guest stars: Eric Crownover of Steel City Bots: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7a2ph9Pyz3DsowrjkI0Dw Gabriel Owens of The Salty Seaman: https://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Youtube’s Rodimus Primal: https://www.youtube.com/rodimusprimal David Schulz of Gamer Go...

Ant gives an inside look on his role as Consulting Producer in Netflix’s, “The Toys That Made Us,” and their episode on The Transformers.

In this week’s episode we cover the first batch of additional media from 1985; namely, coloring books. You can follow along at the links below: Summertime Coloring Book: http://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/summertime.html Forest Rescue Mission: http://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/forest.html The Autobot Smasher: http://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/smasher.html A Me...

In this week’s episode we watch as the world of the Transformers grows beyond Autobots and Decepticons. We meet a girl named Carly in, “The Immobilizer.” We duke it out in a ghost town in “The Autobot Run.” Nergill and the Sub-Atlanticans assault Washington D.C. in “Atlantis, Arise.” We meet a super computer named T.O.R.Q. III on, “Day of the Machine...

From the iconic “Are All Dead,” cover of issue #5 and a deep dive into the Honeymooners reference on the first page to the bevy of creators that helped shape Transformers before moving onto other things, we take a look at issues 5-8 of the Marvel Transformers run. This episode has Dinobots, Ratchet vs. Megatron, Shockwave, and we’ll find out just who is Otis Parsley. Enroll now i...

We head to Europe to explore the unique stories from the Marvel UK run of Transformers comics. Helping us recount issues 9 through 21, the stories known as “Man of Iron,” “The Enemy Within,” and “Radiers of the Last Ark,” are Jen from Stasis Pod & Iacon Underground, Chris McFeely of Transformers: The Basics, and author Stuart Webb. Read along with Transforme...

In this special edition, we hear from some additional contributors about the 1985 Autobot toy line. Be sure to check out our contributors at their own channels: Vangelus: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vange1us The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 And don’t forget to join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfu.info Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Soc...

We take our first look at the 1985 US Toyline through the makeup of the Autobot team. We’ll discuss the toys, their origins and lasting inspirations. We’re joined by special guests: The Salty Seaman – https://www.youtube.com/thesaltyseaman Alan Young of ToyBoxComix – http://www.toyboxcomix.com Jen from Stasis Pod/Iacon Underground – http://www.iaconunderground.net Fra...

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We jump head first into Season 2 of the original Transformers cartoon series, taking a deeper look into: Autobot Spike Changing Gears City of Steel Attack of the Autobots Traitor We’re joined by special guests: The Salty Seaman Rob Clay of Radio Free Cybertron Jen from Stasis Pod/Iacon Underground Miguel from Steel City Bots Follow along by purchasing these episodes from Amazon Check out &#8...