Triple Takeover Podcast

We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie by looking at 2 different comic adaptations — the classic 1986 Marvel story, and the 2006 IDW interpretation. Available on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... Which is your fave?

It's the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie — and we're here to celebrate by looking back at the two main comic adaptations, including Marvel's original 1986 release & IDW's 2006 version. Live with early access or as a one-off download --> www.patreon.com/trip...

Energon Mirage is a really unusual design from the 2004 Transformers Unicron Trilogy (TUT?) line — but what about the two INCREDIBLE repaints? We're putting Dreadwing & Botcon Banzaitron in the spotlight --> www.patreon.com/trip... Anyone have these? Or want them?

Optimus Prime: Awakening has divided Transformers fan opinions in ways you would never imagine a 12-minute short film could! But why is it such a hot topic, and is the actual story any good? We get to it in a new podcast chat --> www.patreon.com/trip... What did you make of it?

BLOKEES have been taking Transformers by storm! What is it about these build-them-yourself robots that makes them so irresistible? And how *do* you pronounce the name, anyway? New episode live on Spotify, YouTube & podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... Anyone else a fan?

We're back for more Skybound chat in the latest chapter of our ongoing miniseries! What did we make of #35-36 of Transformers? And how are all the various plot threads coming together? OPINIONS and SPOILERS here --> www.patreon.com/trip... What were your thoughts?

1990 may have been the end of G1 Transformers in N America, but the 2nd year of Micromasters gave no indication of the brand slowing down! Come check out this mini-marvels in our new episode, now live with early access here --> www.patreon.com/trip... Anyone else love these?

We're back for more More Than Meets the Eye & the latest chapter of our miniseries read-through. The series gets a new perspective as Tarn gets a little introspective... and ends up meeting Deathsaurus! Have a listen to what we thought of it all here --> www.patreon.com/trip...

What are the BEST Optimus Prime toys... ever? That's the question we asked ourselves, and we came prepped with opinions. But do you agree with our choices? Have a listen in our new episode, live for everyone on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

We're back for a brand new episode, as we discuss the best Optimus Prime toys — OF ALL TIME! Four decades, six toys — do you agree with our choices? FAIR WARNING: this episode is chaos. Live with early access --> www.patreon.com/trip...

We're back with a brand new episode, all about TakaraTomy's New Legends line — full of uber-tempting Japanese exclusive repaints and new moulds! Come listen on Spotify, YouTube, or all podcast hosts, here --> triple-takeover-toyc... What do you make of this line?

We are hugely saddened by the passing of Peter Cullen, and have recorded a tribute in his honour instead of our planned minisode We are releasing this publicly for all in recognition of the amazing community spirit Peter embodied You can listen here --> www.patreon.com/trip... Till all are one

We're back for more BEAST as we're talking up one of the best examples of early vintage Beast Wars: alligator Megatron! This Basic beauty has it all — as you can hear about in our latest miniseries chat: www.patreon.com/trip... Anyone else love this guy?

TFNATION is *the* best weekend to be a Transformers fan — and having sampled the giddy highs (and epic hauls) for another year, we're here to chat through it! Come join us for a real community love-in in our latest episode Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

With another year of TFNATION in the bag, we're here to sit and chat through the highs and the hauls — of which both were plentiful! Come relive the BEST weekend of the Transformers social calendar - now LIVE with patron early access --> www.patreon.com/trip...

We're back with a new episode — and another round of HIDDEN GEMS! This is where we talk up vastly underrated toys from Transformers history, though this time is more obscure than ever... Live on Spotify, YouTube or all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

Before Transformers — even before the toys that became Transformers — there was old school Diaclone, full of retro-futuristic sci-fi robots that blazed a trail for what was to come. That's the spotlight for our new episode, live on Spotify, YouTube or all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...

Of all the many Transformers Collaborative efforts kicking off currently, Hot Wheels is one of the most exciting. Well, we're here to talk about it — and we're releasing this Patreon minisode publicly for everyone as a special gift! Go listen for free --> www.patreon.com/trip...

With World Cup appreciation at fever pitch (eh?), we're here to chat through all the times Transformers has crossed over with the world of sport — whether it's a load of balls or not. Live on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts here --> triple-takeover-toyc...

We're halfway through 2026 (yep!) but what have been the best Transformers toys of the year... so far? That's the questions we asked ourselves — our answers are in our new podcast episode! Live for all on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... What's your take?

2 days left for people to vote on our next-but-one episode topic and it's currently neck-and-neck between two potential winners! If you want to get in on it then you can do so via our Patreon discord — all tiers can vote --> www.patreon.com/tripletakeover

We've just this second launched another episode topic poll for our Patrons on our Discord. We regularly ask what they'd like us to discuss for a future episode — can't wait to see what they choose! All patreon tiers can vote --> www.patreon.com/trip...

We're back for a new chat pondering the 1st half of 2026 Transformers collecting and our favourite toys so far... Plus it's a landmark Jason celebration episode! Live with Patreon early access or as a one-off download --> www.patreon.com/trip... What have been your standouts?

Show us a Transformers toy worse than this We'll wait (and whilst you're at it, check out our recent chat on the Generation 2 Power Masters here --> www.patreon.com/trip...)

We're back for the next chapter of our More Than Meets the Eye comic read, as we discuss the final 2 parts of Elegant Chaos and ask — is this *the best* Transformers storyline... ever? Maybe. Available for GBC Patrons or as a one-off download --> www.patreon.com/trip... Who else loves this story?

How awesome is Transtech Starscream? This is the 2001 Transformers toy that sadly never was! You can hear all about it in our new episode — live on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... Would you like to see them bring this design back?

Imagine a world where Transformers Armada never happened — but a sequel to Beast Wars/Machines took place instead! That was what almost happened in 2001 with TRANSTECH and we're here to talk about it. Live now for everyone on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast apps --> triple-takeover-toyc...

Who else loves the 1988 "junior" Targetmasters? The Decepticons get a lot of love but what about those Autobot boys? You can hear our take in our recent recording on them --> www.patreon.com/post...

We were recently talking about some of the unproduced Transformers Action Master concepts from the early 90s, and how cool is this Ultra Magnus? You can hear us chat about it here --> www.patreon.com/post... Image credit: www.thespacebridge.c...

Are these... the WORST Transformers toys of all time? Yep, we're chatting about the Generation 2 Power Masters. Legit terrible or do they still have some charm? Live now, exclusively for Patrons --> www.patreon.com/post... Who else has these? And why?

Transtech is one of the greatest 'what ifs' in Transformers. Before Armada, Hasbro planned to continue from Beast Wars/Machines with a new line of vehicle-based toys unlike anything else — and we're here to talk about it! Live with early access (or as a one-off download) -> www.patreon.com/post...

Presenting a new ongoing miniseries about the BEST repaints in Transformers history — kicking off with a deep-dive on 2003's Armada Powerlinx Jetfire! We're making this 1st chapter available for ALL Patron tiers, so you can listen for just £1 --> www.patreon.com/post... Who else loves this one?

We're back with more Missing Link chat for our latest public episode! Is this the Ironhide toy we've been imagining since the '80s, or too much of a departure versus the original? And where's the sled?! Listen now on Spotify, YouTube or your preferred podcast app --> triple-takeover-toyc...

Did Action Masters kill Transformers in 1990? Or were they just a last-ditch effort to save it now ripe for re-evaluation? That's what we discuss in our new episode, now live on Spotify, YouTube and all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... What's your take?

We're chatting 1988 Targetmasters in a new minisode — the smaller but deadlier examples of the classic Transformers gimmick! We also answer the crucial question: did we play with them in the bath? (Don't ask) Live as a Patreon exclusive (or a one-off download) --> www.patreon.com/post...

It's finally time — Triple Takeover talks ACTION MASTERS! One of the most controversial lines in Transformers history, are these 1990 non-transforming entities as bad as some folks say or do they have their charm? Live now with early access (or as a one-off download) --> www.patreon.com/post...

The last few issues of Skybound's Transformers have divided opinions — but what did we make of it all? This bumper chat on #29-31 explores the various character choices, including if it comes togerher or not! Live now (or as a one-off download) --> www.patreon.com/post...

Is Masterpiece Tracks a 'known turd' or a hidden gem? You can hear our verdict in our latest episode where we re-evaluate some of the most over-critiqued Transformers toys...

IMPORTANT UPDATE: after our recent Titans Return miniseries where Jason insisted the Galvatron toy was actually pretty good, Sixo got to experience it firsthand finally and can confirm: it really isn't. Sorry, Jason!

Are these the most HATED Transformers toys of all time? And do they deserve their reputation? That's what we're exploring in our new episode, as we put some notorious examples in the dock! Available now on YouTube, Spotify and all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc...