Triple Takeover Toycast

Dec 09 2024 94 ep. 117 mins 242

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Welcome to the Triple Takeover Toycast, a fun and informative fortnightly podcast about Transformers and other amazing toy properties! From vintage collecting and prototypes to modern releases, cartoons, comics and films, it’s all discussed with enthusiasm by your hosts, Sixo, Liam, Jason & Maz (+ special guests).

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#94: Hasbro Transformers Collaborative Design (featuring Brian Parrish)

Dec 09 2024 127 mins

We're back with another special Transformers design team guest for this one, as we're joined by Hasbro veteran Brian Parrish! Brian has had an incredible career working on many different lines, but for the robots in disguise, the highlights are everything from Universe 2003, Star Wars Transformers, Rescue Bots, Earthspark, Rise of the Beasts, Transformers One and, crucially, the cu

#93: Beast Wars Transmetal 2

Nov 25 2024 122 mins

Beast Wars remains a celebrated and colourful part of Transformers history, although the Transmetal 2 line-up is notorious for pushing the boundaries in numerous ways! Today, we take a tour through this weird and whacky '90s roster, acknowledging that we really may never see something like this ever again. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at w

#92: Transformers Target: 2006 (featuring Simon Furman)

Nov 12 2024 102 mins

In a real treat, we sit down with legendary Transformers comic creator Simon Furman to discuss his fan-favourite 1986 Marvel UK epic Target: 2006! What inspirations went into the story, and how does he think it holds up after all this time? Let's find out! If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeoverTONS of weekly exclusi

#91: Transformers One Production Design (featuring Jason Scheier)

Oct 23 2024 96 mins

We're back for more Transformers One chat AND another extra special guest, as we're joined by mega-talented Production Designer Jason Scheier! Jason takes us on a tour of the film's visuals, including everything from character design through to specific scenes & the influences that went in. Some of the details might surprise you! If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much

#90: Transformers One (featuring Josh Cooley & Lorenzo di Bonaventura)

Oct 06 2024 179 mins

It's the big one! After attending two separate press events for the film, we're delighted to finally bring you our bumper-sized TRANSFORMERS ONE extravaganza featuring multiple chats with both director Josh Cooley & producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura! WARNING: there are spoilers ahead as we deliver our verdict on the film. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than

#89: Marvel Transformers (featuring Bob Budiansky)

Sep 29 2024 104 mins

We're honoured to be joined by the legendary writer of the classic Marvel Transformers comic and, indeed, the creator of many of the series' most iconic characters, Bob Budiansky! Bob takes us on a tour of the Marvel days in the 1980s and recounts many of his memories from putting the series together. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.pa

#88: Hasbro Transformers Design (featuring Evan Brooks)

Sep 15 2024 137 mins

We're joined by an extra special guest for this episode - Hasbro Transformers designer Evan Brooks! Evan takes us behind the curtain of what goes into producing the toys we all love, including the working relationship with TakaraTomy, some clues about what might be on the horizon, the challenges they face and much more. Not one to miss! If you enjoy our podcast then find more... mu

#87: TFNation 2024

Sep 01 2024 111 mins

TFNation 2024 has come and gone, but as the dust settles on Europe's largest Transformers convention for another year, we look back at the highs, the lows, and the dealer room splurges along the way. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeoverTONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, including bonus episodes, outtake

#86: Transformers 1986 Minibots

Aug 18 2024 105 mins

For episode 86, we're talking '86! Minibots, that is (or "Mini Vehicles", if you prefer). After already gassing up the previous years' of minute good guys, how does this final lot compare? And yes, we have plenty to say about one of them in particular. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeoverTONS of weekly exclusive c

#85: Third Party Transformers - Heaven or Hell 2

Aug 05 2024 107 mins

It's the return of 'third party - heaven or hell' as the team goes for a second round of discussing the best - and the absolute worst! - unofficial Transformers toys ever made. Well, most of us do, anyway. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeoverTONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, including bonus episodes, o