Category: TransMissions Alt Mode

Declassified #4 – G1 Marvel Comics (teaser)

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On this episode of TransMissions Declassified, we go back to the story roots of the Transformers – the G1 Marvel Comics. Comics nerds Charles and Yoshi are joined by special guests Andrew Turnbull and Stuart Webb to discuss their love of these classic comics, and how they’ve influenced Transformers storytelling throughout its thirty-year history. This is a short teaser. The full episode is available exclusively to our supporters on the TransMissions Patreon! Huge thanks to Andrew Turnbull and Stuart Webb! Check out Andrew’s fan comic adaptation of the G1 UK Annual story Another TIme and Place and his webcomic The Daily Straxus. Andrew is also on the TFNation team, the UK’s premiere Transformers fan convention. Check out Stuart on the Transformers podcast Podcast Maximus and his blog, Transformation, exploring all the G1 UK comics (which can also be bought in book form!). Also, in his discussion of UK issue #288,… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 54 – Getaway With Murder

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On this episode, we review Transformers: Lost Light issue #11 in Comics. In Media News, the original storyboards for the Transformers Generation 1 cartoon episode “City of Steel” go up for auction, and we review Machinima’s Titans Return Episode 5. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion). Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 53 – Foghorn Overlord

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On this episode, we are joined by Eric Crownover. In Comics, we review the final issue of Rom Vs Transformers: Shining Armor, in Media News, the Transformers Generation 1 soundtrack restoration project is complete, and there are several announcements for 2018 shows in Conventions News. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion). Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and why. Reminder: Duly Appointed Supporters of TransMissions Level Patreons get 2 entries if they enter! Send us your entries via email, Twitter, or Facebook!… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 52 – Throttledbots

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On this episode, we are joined by Vangelus from the WTF @ TFW podcast. We review IDW’s Optimus Prime issue #13 in comics, the voice of Optimus Prime himself, Peter Cullen, does an interview for the Titans Return Machinima series, and if you’re stressing about what kind of dessert to serve this year for Christmas? Never fear, a Japanese bakery has you covered with Transformers themed Christmas cakes. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion). Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 51 – Remember The Titans

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On this episode, we’re joined by Greig, host of the Unfunny Nerd Tangent podcast. We review Transformers: First Strike in comics, Family Guy features a Bayformer scene in Transforming Pop Culture, we get a glimpse of Bumblebee’s head from the upcoming Bumblebee Movie, and we review the first two episodes of Machinima’s Titans Return animated series in Transformers Media News. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway and Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Huge thanks to Cass and Michael for their hard work! Take our Best of 2017 Year End Survey! Vote for your picks for best Transformers toys and comics of 2017! Survey is open until Friday, December 15th, 2017. New Contest! Win a copy of the TFNation Transformers Animated Comic! Tell us you favorite character from Transformers Animated and why. Reminder: Duly Appointed Supporters of TransMissions Level Patreons… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 50 – Revolutionaries’ War

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On this episode, we review IDW’s Optimus Prime: First Strike in comics, we see a preview of the Japanese Generations 2018 comic and catalog, and guess who’s voicing Metroplex in Machinima’s Titans Return series? All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Cass Ordway. Huge thanks to Cass for her hard work! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached 60 Patreon supporters, so now this is a new monthly Patreon exclusive perk for all levels. But there’s still work to do! If we reach 100 Patreon supporters, the new show will be available to… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 49 – Still Primeless

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On this episode, we’re joined by special guest Jason Kirk, as we review IDW’s Optimus Prime #12 in Comics. We’ve also got some media news on Machinima’s Titans Return animated web series premiering soon, and more updates from the Bumblebee live action movie set. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com!  Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached 60 Patreon supporters, so now this is… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 48 – The Wraiths Of Con

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On this episode, we review the action-packed Rom vs Transformers #4, reveal news about the upcoming Machinima Titans Return animated series, and respond to some less than positive feedback. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com!  Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached 60 Patreon supporters, so now this is a new monthly Patreon exclusive perk for all levels. But there’s still work to… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 47 – We’ve Been Here Before

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On this episode, we’re joined by guest Andrew Schatz from The Audio Knights Theater as we review Transformers: Lost Light issue #10. Darryl brings us tales from the London Comic Con, and we learn that Transformers: The Last Knight topped bluray disc sales charts last month… All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached 60 Patreon supporters, so now this is a new monthly Patreon exclusive perk for all levels. But there’s still work to do! If we reach 100 Patreon supporters, the new show will be available to everyone! We’ve already… Continue reading

Alt Mode Episode 46 – Primeless

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On this episode, special guest Jason Kirk joins us as we review IDW’s Optimus Prime Issue #11 in Comics. We’ve got more exciting developments in the development of the Bumblebee movie, and we respond to more listener feedback. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! This episode was edited by Michael Ordway (@minervion).  Please check out his work in 3D modelling and animation and video and audio post-production at www.michaelordway.com!  Huge thanks to Michael for his hard work! Patreon Contest Announcement! One lucky Patreon will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Toyhax (formerly Reprolabels) every month from September 2017 – August 2018! We did it! Our new monthly show TransMissions: Declassified is unlocked for Patreons! In TransMissions: Declassified we’ll take a deeper dive into some aspects of the Transformers multiverse. We’ve reached 60 Patreon supporters, so now this is a new monthly Patreon exclusive perk… Continue reading