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Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast #203 "Light Bringer"
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Episode 203 of the Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast, "Light Bringer", picks up with Transformers talk after a short opening discussing Death's Head in Marvel's Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk, with reaction to the recently revealed SDCC exclusive Optimus Primal figure featuring a throne, scepter, and four bonus Prime Master figures. The surprising reissue Dino Cassette (with Bumblebee) exclusive set is talked about next, with Generations exclusives Blast Off, Repugnus, and Punch/Counterpunch rounding out discussion of recently revealed exclusive toys. Takara Tomy's Encore series is continuing with Micron Legend's Unicron of Light, which has some cast members very excited. The second half of the show focuses on recent Transformers comic book releases from IDW Publishing, and Optimus Prime's 20th issue starts this part of the show. A spoiled filled chat about the Unicron #1 follows, with the cast analyzing the story and production of the highly anticipated book. The back-to-back releases of Lost Light #19 and #20 finish the comics part of the show, with the usual wider mytharc speculation driven by the Lost Light series present as always. The show ends with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment where each cast member shares their recent Transformers product acquisitions.
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Episode 203 of the Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast, "Light Bringer", picks up with Transformers talk after a short opening discussing Death's Head in Marvel's Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk, with reaction to the recently revealed SDCC exclusive Optimus Primal figure featuring a throne, scepter, and four bonus Prime Master figures. The surprising reissue Dino Cassette (with Bumblebee) exclusive set is talked about next, with Generations exclusives Blast Off, Repugnus, and Punch/Counterpunch rounding out discussion of recently revealed exclusive toys. Takara Tomy's Encore series is continuing with Micron Legend's Unicron of Light, which has some cast members very excited. The second half of the show focuses on recent Transformers comic book releases from IDW Publishing, and Optimus Prime's 20th issue starts this part of the show. A spoiled filled chat about the Unicron #1 follows, with the cast analyzing the story and production of the highly anticipated book. The back-to-back releases of Lost Light #19 and #20 finish the comics part of the show, with the usual wider mytharc speculation driven by the Lost Light series present as always. The show ends with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment where each cast member shares their recent Transformers product acquisitions.
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