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Transtech: The Transformers Era That Never Was
Imagine a world where Transformers Armada never happened and the brand had gone a completely separate route. Back in the early 2000s, that was almost the case. After the smash success of Beast Wars…
Missing Link Ironhide: A Bold Reimagining or a Step Too Far?
With Missing Link Ironhide having just been fully unveiled, there's a lot to talk about. Perhaps more than any other release in the TakaraTomy line, this one has defied fan expectations and delivered…
Action Masters: Did Non-Transforming Transformers Kill the Brand?
Released at a time when Transformers were already firmly on the wane after six years on toy shelves, 1990's Action Masters were Hasbro's attempt at 'rebooting' the line by bringing back familiar…
Transformers Big Stinkers: Do They Deserve a Second Chance?
This episode is the opposite of our Hidden Gems discussion. Rather than bigging up amazing Transformers toys that nobody mentions, we're re-assessing former releases which are already well known —…
Q-Transformers: Takara's Adorable Choro-Q Homage
Q-Transformers is a 2014 Japanese exclusive line centred around being both a homage to and a spin-off from Takara's own classic Choro-Q line of super-deformed cars (known as Penny Racers in the…
Transformers Aftermarket Prices: When Did It Get This Expensive?
The general aftermarket value of second-hand Transformers items has skyrocketed in recent times, driven by what appears to be a collecting boom over the last five years or more. What was once a…
e-Hobby Exclusives: The Reissues That Became Grails
The so-called e-Hobby era has become a landmark of Transformers collecting for many fans. Running predominantly through the 2000s, the TakaraTomy-affiliated online store offered recolours of classic…
Transformers: The Hottest Head Sculpts
We've tackled the topic of head sculpts before, but tonight we're returning with a mission: to highlight specific examples that represent the absolute best the franchise has to offer. Whether it's…
Beast Wars Neo: Balls to the Wall Weirdness
Let it never be said that Triple Takeover doesn't enjoy a bit of beast. Having already done deep dives into the classic Kenner line and Takara's Beast Wars II, we're back for more — and this is where…
Henkei! Henkei! Transformers — Takara's Mid-2000s Masterclass
We first covered the beginnings of Transformers Generations toys with 2006's Classics line back in episode #16, but now we're back for the Takara equivalent: Henkei! Henkei! Transformers. This…
Collector Burnout: When the Hobby Stops Being Fun
Collecting Transformers should be a joy, but what happens when it starts to feel like a chore? This episode tackles collector burnout — that creeping sense of being overwhelmed, stressed, or feeling…
Transformers 2025 — Favourite Toys of the Year
As another year of collecting draws to a close, the Triple Takeover crew sit down to reflect on the Transformers toys that defined 2025 for them.Rather than chasing completeness or release lists,…
From Concept to Shelf: Sandstorm, Springer, and Nick Roche
IDW artist Nick Roche returns to Triple Takeover to talk Transformers Generations: Thrilling 30 — the 2013–2014 toy line — and the unusual creative journey that links Sandstorm and Springer.Nick…
Toys, Tales, and Tensions: Inside the Transformers Collectors Club
The Transformers Collectors’ Club (TFCC) and Figure Subscription Service (TFSS) are front and centre this week as we delve into one of the most fascinating — and at times frustrating — eras in…
Transformers Studio Series — What Is the Line Now?
Studio Series has been a cornerstone of modern Transformers collecting since its debut in 2018 — but what exactly does the line represent today?Originally conceived as a celebration of the…
The Transformers Comic Panels That Still Haunt Us
Some Transformers comic panels stick with you forever — and not always for the right reasons.In this episode we take a look at some of the most memorable moments in Transformers comics, focusing on…
Designing the Perfect Transformers Toy Wave
What would the perfect new wave of Transformers Generations toys look like… if we all played by the same rules?In this episode we have some fun assembling our ideal Generations lineup, taking turns…
Transformers Hidden Gems Vol. 6
What are some of the most overlooked Transformers toys — and do they really deserve to be forgotten?Following a recent Patreon poll, we’re back for a sixth round of Transformers 'hidden gems', with…
Transformers Marvel UK Revisited (with James Roberts)
The number 113 has become a recurring motif in James Roberts’ Transformers comics — most notably throughout More Than Meets The Eye and Lost Light. But where did that fascination come from?For our…
Is Partsforming Really a Transformers Sin?
Partsforming is one of the most controversial aspects of Transformers design, despite being present since the very beginning of the brand in the 1980s.In this episode we take a closer look at why…
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Triple Takeover Toycast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 53m.
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