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Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Welcome to the Triple Takeover Toycast — a fun and informative fortnightly podcast all about Transformers and other amazing toy lines. From vintage rarities and prototypes to modern releases, cartoons, comics, and films, your hosts Sixo, Liam, Jason and Maz dive deep into toy history and pop culture with passion, humour, and plenty of nostalgia — plus the occasional special guest.

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Transtech: The Transformers Era That Never Was

Jun 09, 2026 2h 17m

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?

May 26, 2026 1h 51m

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?

May 12, 2026 1h 51m

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?

Apr 28, 2026 1h 49m

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

Apr 14, 2026 1h 24m

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?

Mar 31, 2026 1h 41m

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

Mar 17, 2026 1h 50m Transcript

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

Mar 03, 2026 2h

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

Feb 17, 2026 1h 55m Transcript

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

Feb 03, 2026 1h 41m Transcript

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

Jan 20, 2026 1h 51m Transcript

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

Jan 06, 2026 1h 54m Transcript

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

Dec 23, 2025 1h 47m Transcript

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

Dec 09, 2025 1h 23m Transcript

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?

Nov 25, 2025 2h 3m

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

Nov 11, 2025 1h 36m

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

Oct 28, 2025 2h

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

Oct 15, 2025 1h 48m

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)

Sep 30, 2025 2h 5m

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?

Sep 16, 2025 1h 41m

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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