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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are Micromasters some of the best Transformers... ever? Come hear all about the mini-marvels from 1990 in our latest episode, now live for everyone on Spotify, YouTube & all podcasts hosts, here --> my.captivate.fm/dash... Who else loves these little guys?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

1990 may have been the end of G1 Transformers in N America, but the 2nd year of Micromasters gave no indication of the brand slowing down! Come check out this mini-marvels in our new episode, now live with early access here --> www.patreon.com/trip... Anyone else love these?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're back for more More Than Meets the Eye & the latest chapter of our miniseries read-through. The series gets a new perspective as Tarn gets a little introspective... and ends up meeting Deathsaurus! Have a listen to what we thought of it all here --> www.patreon.com/trip...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What are the BEST Optimus Prime toys... ever? That's the question we asked ourselves, and we came prepped with opinions. But do you agree with our choices? Have a listen in our new episode, live for everyone on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're back for a brand new episode, as we discuss the best Optimus Prime toys — OF ALL TIME! Four decades, six toys — do you agree with our choices? FAIR WARNING: this episode is chaos. Live with early access --> www.patreon.com/trip...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're back with a brand new episode, all about TakaraTomy's New Legends line — full of uber-tempting Japanese exclusive repaints and new moulds! Come listen on Spotify, YouTube, or all podcast hosts, here --> triple-takeover-toyc... What do you make of this line?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We are hugely saddened by the passing of Peter Cullen, and have recorded a tribute in his honour instead of our planned minisode We are releasing this publicly for all in recognition of the amazing community spirit Peter embodied You can listen here --> www.patreon.com/trip... Till all are one

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're back for more BEAST as we're talking up one of the best examples of early vintage Beast Wars: alligator Megatron! This Basic beauty has it all — as you can hear about in our latest miniseries chat: www.patreon.com/trip... Anyone else love this guy?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

TFNATION is *the* best weekend to be a Transformers fan — and having sampled the giddy highs (and epic hauls) for another year, we're here to chat through it! Come join us for a real community love-in in our latest episode Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

With another year of TFNATION in the bag, we're here to sit and chat through the highs and the hauls — of which both were plentiful! Come relive the BEST weekend of the Transformers social calendar - now LIVE with patron early access --> www.patreon.com/trip...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We're back with a new episode — and another round of HIDDEN GEMS! This is where we talk up vastly underrated toys from Transformers history, though this time is more obscure than ever... Live on Spotify, YouTube or all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Before Transformers — even before the toys that became Transformers — there was old school Diaclone, full of retro-futuristic sci-fi robots that blazed a trail for what was to come. That's the spotlight for our new episode, live on Spotify, YouTube or all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Of all the many Transformers Collaborative efforts kicking off currently, Hot Wheels is one of the most exciting. Well, we're here to talk about it — and we're releasing this Patreon minisode publicly for everyone as a special gift! Go listen for free --> www.patreon.com/trip...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

With World Cup appreciation at fever pitch (eh?), we're here to chat through all the times Transformers has crossed over with the world of sport — whether it's a load of balls or not. Live on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts here --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We're halfway through 2026 (yep!) but what have been the best Transformers toys of the year... so far? That's the questions we asked ourselves — our answers are in our new podcast episode! Live for all on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... What's your take?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

2 days left for people to vote on our next-but-one episode topic and it's currently neck-and-neck between two potential winners! If you want to get in on it then you can do so via our Patreon discord — all tiers can vote --> www.patreon.com/tripletakeover

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

2010's Transformers Prime cartoon proved popular, but did you know Hasbro hadn't originally intended to launch a full toyline? It led to First Edition — a small run of complex, collector-targeted toys, and the subject of today's chat LINK BELOW Who has these?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We've just this second launched another episode topic poll for our Patrons on our Discord. We regularly ask what they'd like us to discuss for a future episode — can't wait to see what they choose! All patreon tiers can vote --> www.patreon.com/trip...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We're back for a new chat pondering the 1st half of 2026 Transformers collecting and our favourite toys so far... Plus it's a landmark Jason celebration episode! Live with Patreon early access or as a one-off download --> www.patreon.com/trip... What have been your standouts?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Show us a Transformers toy worse than this We'll wait (and whilst you're at it, check out our recent chat on the Generation 2 Power Masters here --> www.patreon.com/trip...)

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're back for the next chapter of our More Than Meets the Eye comic read, as we discuss the final 2 parts of Elegant Chaos and ask — is this *the best* Transformers storyline... ever? Maybe. Available for GBC Patrons or as a one-off download --> www.patreon.com/trip... Who else loves this story?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

How awesome is Transtech Starscream? This is the 2001 Transformers toy that sadly never was! You can hear all about it in our new episode — live on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... Would you like to see them bring this design back?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Imagine a world where Transformers Armada never happened — but a sequel to Beast Wars/Machines took place instead! That was what almost happened in 2001 with TRANSTECH and we're here to talk about it. Live now for everyone on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast apps --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Who else loves the 1988 "junior" Targetmasters? The Decepticons get a lot of love but what about those Autobot boys? You can hear our take in our recent recording on them --> www.patreon.com/post...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

We were recently talking about some of the unproduced Transformers Action Master concepts from the early 90s, and how cool is this Ultra Magnus? You can hear us chat about it here --> www.patreon.com/post... Image credit: www.thespacebridge.c...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A new one is on the way, but the OG Armada Jetfire is still a timeless classic! But which versions is best — regular colours (Takara version seen here) or the Powerlinx? We started a whole new miniseries about amazing Transformers repaints and had this very debate --> www.patreon.com/post...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Are these... the WORST Transformers toys of all time? Yep, we're chatting about the Generation 2 Power Masters. Legit terrible or do they still have some charm? Live now, exclusively for Patrons --> www.patreon.com/post... Who else has these? And why?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Imagine if Transformers Armada never happened — and what we got instead was a further evolution from Beast Wars/Machines. That is Transtech, and it very nearly happened in 2001! Would you have been interested to see these concepts made real? Hear all about it in our new episode —> LINK BELOW

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Transtech is one of the greatest 'what ifs' in Transformers. Before Armada, Hasbro planned to continue from Beast Wars/Machines with a new line of vehicle-based toys unlike anything else — and we're here to talk about it! Live with early access (or as a one-off download) -> www.patreon.com/post...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Presenting a new ongoing miniseries about the BEST repaints in Transformers history — kicking off with a deep-dive on 2003's Armada Powerlinx Jetfire! We're making this 1st chapter available for ALL Patron tiers, so you can listen for just £1 --> www.patreon.com/post... Who else loves this one?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We're back with more Missing Link chat for our latest public episode! Is this the Ironhide toy we've been imagining since the '80s, or too much of a departure versus the original? And where's the sled?! Listen now on Spotify, YouTube or your preferred podcast app --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Missing Link Ironhide is here — but is this the bold reimagining of the classic toy fans have been dreaming of since the 80s, or a disappointment for anyone who wanted something more faithful? Let's find out in our new episode --> LINK BELOW What's your take?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did Action Masters kill Transformers in 1990? Or were they just a last-ditch effort to save it now ripe for re-evaluation? That's what we discuss in our new episode, now live on Spotify, YouTube and all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... What's your take?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We're chatting 1988 Targetmasters in a new minisode — the smaller but deadlier examples of the classic Transformers gimmick! We also answer the crucial question: did we play with them in the bath? (Don't ask) Live as a Patreon exclusive (or a one-off download) --> www.patreon.com/post...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It's finally time — Triple Takeover talks ACTION MASTERS! One of the most controversial lines in Transformers history, are these 1990 non-transforming entities as bad as some folks say or do they have their charm? Live now with early access (or as a one-off download) --> www.patreon.com/post...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The last few issues of Skybound's Transformers have divided opinions — but what did we make of it all? This bumper chat on #29-31 explores the various character choices, including if it comes togerher or not! Live now (or as a one-off download) --> www.patreon.com/post...

Triple Takeover - Skybound's Energon Universe #16

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Is Masterpiece Tracks a 'known turd' or a hidden gem? You can hear our verdict in our latest episode where we re-evaluate some of the most over-critiqued Transformers toys...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE: after our recent Titans Return miniseries where Jason insisted the Galvatron toy was actually pretty good, Sixo got to experience it firsthand finally and can confirm: it really isn't. Sorry, Jason!

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Are these the most HATED Transformers toys of all time? And do they deserve their reputation? That's what we're exploring in our new episode, as we put some notorious examples in the dock! Available now on YouTube, Spotify and all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

How would you rate Missing Link Ultra Magnus? You can find out our verdict in our latest minisode...

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Who else was excited to see a white Prime in Ultra Magnus armour again? Because we were — as evidenced by our chat about Missing Link Ultra Magnus in our latest Patreon minisode!

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Missing Link Ultra Magnus is here — and we have OPINIONS! Is it the modern update we've been waiting on since 1986, or is the engineering required just a little *too much*? Available now as a Patreon exclusive --> www.patreon.com/post... How's everyone else getting on with this guy?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

OK, we're slightly stunned at this conversation we had back in very late 2021 (published January 2022) about G1 Ultra Magnus and Powered Buggy... you won't believe how it's described! Thanks to our patron, Godert for pointing this out. :)

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Remember when Hot Rod was... a helicopter? That's what we've been talking about in our latest Patreon minisode as we get into it with Transformers Cloud!

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Q-Transformers are some of the most teeny, tiny and tantalising Transformers that ever did exist — with superb licensed vehicle modes, too! Join us for a celebration of these mini-marvels, including their Choro-Q heritage --> triple-takeover-toyc... Who else loves QTF?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

OK but why does he look like he's wearing one of those British judges' wigs? Come hear all about the absurdities of Transformers Cloud in our latest minisode!

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

For our latest minisode, we're talking TRANSFORMERS CLOUD! This 2014 Takara line is full of odd repaints, with some mega desirable releases in the roster. But are they all as good? SPOILER: no, but it's still worth talking about --> www.patreon.com/post... Who has these toys?

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

What do you make of this as a vehicle mode for Jazz? Hear all about Q-Transformers in our latest episode — now live for Patrons!

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

One of these is not like the others... Learn about the connections between Q-Transformers and Takara's classic Choro-Q line in our latest episode — now live for Patrons!

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Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We're back for a new episode and it's all about Q-Transformers. These super cute superdeformed licensed vehicles are perfect fodder for collectors — making this a super enabling episode! Live now for Patrons (or as a one-off download) here --> www.patreon.com/post...

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