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 discusses supplying an original Sandstorm concept to Hasbro, how that design eventually became a finished toy, and how it was later retooled into Springer — released first, and coincidentally based on Nick’s own comic design for the character as seen in IDW’s Last Stand of the Wreckers.

Along the way, the conversation drifts (as it tends to with Nick) into nostalgia, collecting, community, and the realities of working across different parts of the Transformers brand — including his more recent design work on Transformers Earthspark. Expect equal parts toy history, behind-the-scenes insight, and good-natured chaos.

This episode began life as a commission from our patron, Josh Bell.

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Chapters

0:00:00 Intro

0:05:54 Thrilling 30 In Context

0:10:58 How the Sandstorm Concept Came to Be

0:23:35 Nick's First Impressions of the Toys

0:42:28 Translating From Sandstorm Into Springer

0:49:27 How Nick Designed Springer for IDW

1:02:04 Owning Toys of Characters You've Created

1:18:53 TFSource Sponsor Segment

1:28:35 Patreon Q&A

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From Concept to Shelf: Sandstorm, Springer, and Nick Roche

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 collecting.

We were never members ourselves (thanks, geography!), but that didn’t stop us getting FOMO from afar. Today we're diving into the toys, the distribution choices, the aftermarket drama, and the nostalgia surrounding a club that often felt just out of reach for anyone outside the US.

From brilliant figures and wild character choices to eye-rolling shipping costs and maddening accessibility issues, we explore how the TFCC shaped collector culture during a very unique period for the brand — and why it inspired equal parts love and confusion.

So sit back and join us for a fun but honest look at the highs, lows, and “you had to be there” moments of the Transformers Collectors’ Club.

Chapters

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:58 Sponsors: TFSource & Valart Studio

0:09:21 What Is the Transformers Collectors’ Club?

0:13:46 TFCC Distribution Woes

0:19:47 The Aftermarket Implication

0:28:52 Why Were the Toy Choices So Intriguing?

0:32:24 TFCC’s Influence on Modern Generations

0:41:25 Customer Service Drama?

0:49:25 Favourite TFCC Toys

0:56:42 TFCC Conclusions

1:06:31 Patreon Q&A



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Toys, Tales, and Tensions: Inside the Transformers Collectors Club

Since its debut in 2018, Studio Series has become a hugely popular collector line for Transformers. But as the roster has expanded beyond a live-action movie focus to incorporate 1986 characters and plenty more besides, what exactly does the line represent now and where might we see it go in the future? This episode began life as a commission by our patron, Ross - thanks for suggesting it!

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Gojiprime
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SkywarpSCS
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Seamus Lind

#117: Transformers Studio Series

We received a patron suggestion to tackle the subject of 'memorable Transformers comic panels', and we liked it so much that we're here for a full episode! The results are predictably gory and horrific... with one particular suggestion setting Liam's teeth on edge! Thanks to Duggertron for the idea.

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Anthony Cars
CapnRA
Phil G
Rotorstorm
Puma The Hunter
Peter Hammerson
Shenry
Jesse Moreno
Nexis
Jimoin
Aaron Svoboda
Andy Gold
Coldsquall
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Joshles
Cracktastic Plastic
Danvastator
Jeffrey Freije
Ben Lewis
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Jason Murray
David Shepherd
esdeem
Quickmixed
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Burke Perrotta
Eric Hoyt
Mike Loiacono
Nihar Bhatt
Chris Rodwell
Steve Redman
Jim Kinsey
James Pascoe
GhostPrime
Jickel
Godert Walter
Charlie Shoppell
Maya Entransta
Alexis Taylor
Jeremy Woodall
Ross
Jetfire James
Duggertron
squidcatfish
Robert R
Michael Brandt
Spider-Bob
James Hooks
Brandon Mahaffey
Collecticon
Chup
Goldbolt
Riley Lentz
Emperor Galvartron
Spencer Butler
Allen Johnson
Adam Brady
James Turnham
Simon
EMH_Richard
Robin Hunt
RhA
Frank Colosimo
Dave Beckett
Jeremy Canceko
Ben Erickson
Evilplopdisease
Klarque Clint Gaming
Tony Hayward
DJ Convoy
Private Random
Rob Franklin
Digbysaurus
Menastreaker
Darj
Stevie P
360verse
ThePerfectPixl
A Saucy Fellow
Andrew Bentley
Marc Bairstow
obadiahstarbuck
Toy Pocket
Dylan
TFormers2002
Rob S 01
Forever0ne
kingliamthegood
Dustimus Primal
Andy TFtheShow
aggresive bread
Elliot Wright
Hugh Mckinney
Jay_too
Chris Carnage
Coy
Gojiprime
Valk
Rahdimus
Tarngaryan
Here'sWhyIt'sCool
Jetstorm
Spencer Ellsworth
gestaltgeek
gareth4foot30
SkywarpSCS
StarSaberFan39
Mikey
Quetzalcoatlus northropi
tfgrandaddy
Billy Boy
Turbine027 (Bobby Allen)
Jamesyplays
Michael Wigert
Vicente Taboada
The 20-Sided Theatre
Andrew Nickson
Justin Slayden
Matthew Shortt
Simon Goodall
Don Lubecki
Rob Schwarze (Swarez)
Trent
gdinero
sh00k3th
qweywey
William Scott
Iliana Meagan Chapa
Jamie Price
Kevin Isomorphic Prime
gray's counter attack
Matt Dennett
Daniel Procko
TilAllAreOne
Joe Buccelli
Stepposhows
lee taylor
Eric
zachary olson
Mattroplex
Jordan Jennings
J
demoman0121
George the Robot Sauropod
Mini-Con Madness
Jacer528
bullfroglover64
Siege Maximo
Big Fat Dynamo
Jack Anderson
Godert Walter
Jazzy Drifter II
Mikey
Martin
Seamus Lindblom
Carlos Rico
Adrian - Robotimus Toys
Jacques Pelletier
Mandovark
Jon

#116: Transformers Memorable Comic Panels

Thanks to an idea from our Patron, Andy Gold, today we're having a bit of fun and putting together choices for what we think could be an amazing new wave of Transformers Generations toys! We're taking it in turns to choose characters for 4 Deluxes, 2 Voyagers, plus a Leader, Commander and Titan class effort, but can we all stick to no G1?

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Bad Saturday
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Geokaiser
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Anthony Cars
CapnRA
Phil G
Rotorstorm
Puma The Hunter
Peter Hammerson
Shenry
Jesse Moreno
Nexis
Jimoin
Aaron Svoboda
Andy Gold
Coldsquall
Simon Elvin
Joshles
Cracktastic Plastic
Danvastator
Jeffrey Freije
Ben Lewis
Lucas Henkel
Molluskoenig
CNCRick56
Mythic Gears
Zach Lawson
Jason Murray
David Shepherd
esdeem
Quickmixed
Graeme Moffat
Burke Perrotta
Eric Hoyt
Mike Loiacono
Nihar Bhatt
Chris Rodwell
Steve Redman
Jim Kinsey
James Pascoe
GhostPrime
Jickel
Godert Walter
Charlie Shoppell
Maya Entransta
Alexis Taylor
Jeremy Woodall
Ross
Jetfire James
Duggertron
squidcatfish
Robert R
Michael Brandt
Spider-Bob
James Hooks
Brandon Mahaffey
Collecticon
Chup
Goldbolt
Riley Lentz
Emperor Galvartron
Spencer Butler
Allen Johnson
Adam Brady
James Turnham
Simon
EMH_Richard
Robin Hunt
RhA
Frank Colosimo
Dave Beckett
Jeremy Canceko
Ben Erickson
Evilplopdisease
Klarque Clint Gaming
Tony Hayward
DJ Convoy
Private Random
Rob Franklin
Digbysaurus
Menastreaker
Darj
Stevie P
360verse
ThePerfectPixl
A Saucy Fellow
Andrew Bentley
Marc Bairstow
obadiahstarbuck
Toy Pocket
Dylan
TFormers2002
Rob S 01
Forever0ne
kingliamthegood
Dustimus Primal
Andy TFtheShow
aggresive bread
Elliot Wright
Hugh Mckinney
Jay_too
Chris Carnage
Coy
Gojiprime
Valk
Rahdimus
Tarngaryan
Here'sWhyIt'sCool
Jetstorm
Spencer Ellsworth
gestaltgeek
gareth4foot30
SkywarpSCS
StarSaberFan39
Mikey
Quetzalcoatlus northropi
tfgrandaddy
Billy Boy
Turbine027 (Bobby Allen)
Jamesyplays
Michael Wigert
Vicente Taboada
The 20-Sided Theatre
Andrew Nickson
Justin Slayden
Matthew Shortt
Simon Goodall
Don Lubecki
Rob Schwarze (Swarez)
Trent
gdinero
sh00k3th
qweywey
William Scott
Iliana Meagan Chapa
Jamie Price
Kevin Isomorphic Prime
gray's counter attack
Matt Dennett
Daniel Procko
TilAllAreOne
Joe Buccelli
Stepposhows
lee taylor
Eric
zachary olson
Mattroplex
Jordan Jennings
J
demoman0121
George the Robot Sauropod
Mini-Con Madness
Jacer528
bullfroglover64
Siege Maximo
Big Fat Dynamo
Jack Anderson
Godert Walter
Jazzy Drifter II
Mikey
Martin
Seamus Lindblom
Carlos Rico
Adrian - Robotimus Toys


#115: Creating a wave of Transformers toys!

Following our recent Patreon poll to decide a new episode topic, we're back for a 6th round of Transformers hidden gems, where each of the team nominate a toy from over the years that maybe deserved a bit more limelight and attention than it received at the time. But can they all stick to non-G1?

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Geokaiser
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John Pearl
Anthony Cars
CapnRA
Phil G
Rotorstorm
Puma The Hunter
Peter Hammerson
Shenry
Jesse Moreno
Nexis
Jimoin
Aaron Svoboda
Andy Gold
Coldsquall
Simon Elvin
Joshles
Cracktastic Plastic
Danvastator
Jeffrey Freije
Ben Lewis
Lucas Henkel
Molluskoenig
CNCRick56
Mythic Gears
Zach Lawson
Jason Murray
David Shepherd
esdeem
Quickmixed
Graeme Moffat
Burke Perrotta
Eric Hoyt
Mike Loiacono
Nihar Bhatt
Chris Rodwell
Steve Redman
Jim Kinsey
James Pascoe
GhostPrime
Jickel
Godert Walter
Charlie Shoppell
Maya Entransta
Alexis Taylor
Jeremy Woodall
Ross
Jetfire James
Duggertron
squidcatfish
Robert R
Spider-Bob
James Hooks
Brandon Mahaffey
Collecticon
Chup
Goldbolt
Riley Lentz
Emperor Galvartron
Spencer Butler
Allen Johnson
Adam Brady
James Turnham
Simon
EMH_Richard
Robin Hunt
RhA
James Clarke
Frank Colosimo
Dave Beckett
Jeremy Canceko
Ben Erickson
Evilplopdisease
Klarque Clint Gaming
Tony Hayward
DJ Convoy
Private Random
Rob Franklin
Digbysaurus
Menastreaker
Darj
Stevie P
360verse
ThePerfectPixl
A Saucy Fellow
Andrew Bentley
Marc Bairstow
obadiahstarbuck
Toy Pocket
Dylan
TFormers2002
Rob S 01
Forever0ne
kingliamthegood
Dustimus Primal
Andy TFtheShow
aggresive bread
Elliot Wright
Hugh Mckinney
Jay_too
Chris Carnage
Coy
Gojiprime
Rahdimus
Tarngaryan
Here'sWhyIt'sCool
Jetstorm
Spencer Ellsworth
gestaltgeek
gareth4foot30
SkywarpSCS
StarSaberFan39
Mikey
tfgrandaddy
Quetzalcoatlus northropi
Turbine027 (Bobby Allen)
Jamesyplays
Michael Wigert
Vicente Taboada
The 20-Sided Theatre
Andrew Nickson
Justin Slayden
Matthew Shortt
Simon Goodall
Don Lubecki
Rob Schwarze (Swarez)
Trent
gdinero
sh00k3th
qweywey
Iliana Meagan Chapa
Jamie Price
Kevin Isomorphic Prime
gray's counter attack
Matt Dennett
Daniel Procko
gwunky
TilAllAreOne
Joe Buccelli
Stepposhows
lee taylor
Eric
zachary olson
Mattroplex
Jordan Jennings
J
demoman0121
Mini-Con Madness
Jacer528
bullfroglover64
Siege Maximo
Big Fat Dynamo
Jack Anderson
Godert Walter
Jazzy Drifter II
Mikey
Martin
Jon R
And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise)

#114: Transformers Hidden Gems 6

Following our recent Patreon poll to decide a new episode topic, we're back for a 6th round of Transformers hidden gems, where each of the team nominate a toy from over the years that maybe deserved a bit more limelight and attention than it received at the time. But can they all stick to non-G1?

If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover [http://www.patreon.com/tripletakeover]

TONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, including bonus episodes, outtakes, early access and more! Sign up at 'Gold Box Classics' level today to get immediate access to:

 * Over 100 'minisodes' on a wide range of topics (plus commission your own!)
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 * Our Patreon Discord server - the place to be!
 * Bonus podcast artwork & more!

And a big thank you to all the patrons in our top two tiers, including:

Nick
Danny Roberts
Andy
Chris
Spider-Father
Adam Shoemaker
Bad Saturday
Justin Masaru
Dave Dalrymple
Geokaiser
Yusifer
John Pearl
Anthony Cars
CapnRA
Phil G
Rotorstorm
Puma The Hunter
Peter Hammerson
Shenry
Jesse Moreno
Nexis
Jimoin
Aaron Svoboda
Andy Gold
Coldsquall
Simon Elvin
Joshles
Cracktastic Plastic
Danvastator
Jeffrey Freije
Ben Lewis
Lucas Henkel
Molluskoenig
CNCRick56
Mythic Gears
Zach Lawson
Jason Murray
David Shepherd
esdeem
Quickmixed
Graeme Moffat
Burke Perrotta
Eric Hoyt
Mike Loiacono
Nihar Bhatt
Chris Rodwell
Steve Redman
Jim Kinsey
James Pascoe
GhostPrime
Jickel
Godert Walter
Charlie Shoppell
Maya Entransta
Alexis Taylor
Jeremy Woodall
Ross
Jetfire James
Duggertron
squidcatfish
Robert R
Spider-Bob
James Hooks
Brandon Mahaffey
Collecticon
Chup
Goldbolt
Riley Lentz
Emperor Galvartron
Spencer Butler
Allen Johnson
Adam Brady
James Turnham
Simon
EMH_Richard
Robin Hunt
RhA
James Clarke
Frank Colosimo
Dave Beckett
Jeremy Canceko
Ben Erickson
Evilplopdisease
Klarque Clint Gaming
Tony Hayward
DJ Convoy
Private Random
Rob Franklin
Digbysaurus
Menastreaker
Darj
Stevie P
360verse
ThePerfectPixl
A Saucy Fellow
Andrew Bentley
Marc Bairstow
obadiahstarbuck
Toy Pocket
Dylan
TFormers2002
Rob S 01
Forever0ne
kingliamthegood
Dustimus Primal
Andy TFtheShow
aggresive bread
Elliot Wright
Hugh Mckinney
Jay_too
Chris Carnage
Coy
Gojiprime
Rahdimus
Tarngaryan
Here'sWhyIt'sCool
Jetstorm
Spencer Ellsworth
gestaltgeek
gareth4foot30
SkywarpSCS
StarSaberFan39
Mikey
tfgrandaddy
Quetzalcoatlus northropi
Turbine027 (Bobby Allen)
Jamesyplays
Michael Wigert
Vicente Taboada
The 20-Sided Theatre
Andrew Nickson
Justin Slayden
Matthew Shortt
Simon Goodall
Don Lubecki
Rob Schwarze (Swarez)
Trent
gdinero
sh00k3th
qweywey
Iliana Meagan Chapa
Jamie Price
Kevin Isomorphic Prime
gray's counter attack
Matt Dennett
Daniel Procko
gwunky
TilAllAreOne
Joe Buccelli
Stepposhows
lee taylor
Eric
zachary olson
Mattroplex
Jordan Jennings
J
demoman0121
Mini-Con Madness
Jacer528
bullfroglover64
Siege Maximo
Big Fat Dynamo
Jack Anderson
Godert Walter
Jazzy Drifter II
Mikey
Martin
Jon R
And the Mapes Brothers (who you might recognise)

James Roberts is famed for references to "113" throughout his Transformers comic writing on More Than Meets The Eye and Lost Light, but today, for our own episode 113, we're chatting with him about the inspiration for that - #113 of the 1980s Marvel UK Transformers comic and the subsequent story which leads through to #120 and concludes in the 1987 annual!

If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover [http://www.patreon.com/tripletakeover]

TONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, including bonus episodes, outtakes, early access and more! Sign up at 'Gold Box Classics' level today to get immediate access to:

 * Over 100 'minisodes' on a wide range of topics (plus commission your own!)
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 * Our Patreon Discord server - the place to be!
 * Bonus podcast artwork & more!


And a big thank you to all the patrons in our top two tiers, including:

Nick
Danny Roberts
Andy
Chris
Spider-Father
Adam Shoemaker
Bad Saturday
Justin Masaru
Dave Dalrymple
Geokaiser
Yusifer
John Pearl
Anthony Cars
CapnRA
Phil G
Rotorstorm
Puma The Hunter
Peter Hammerson
Shenry
Jesse Moreno
Nexis
Jimoin
Aaron Svoboda
Andy Gold
Coldsquall
Simon Elvin
Joshles
Cracktastic Plastic
Danvastator
Jeffrey Freije
Ben Lewis
Lucas Henkel
Molluskoenig
CNCRick56
Mythic Gears
Zach Lawson
Jason Murray
David Shepherd
esdeem
Quickmixed
Graeme Moffat
Burke Perrotta
Eric Hoyt
Mike Loiacono
Nihar Bhatt
Chris Rodwell
Steve Redman
Jim Kinsey
James Pascoe
GhostPrime
Jickel
Godert Walter
Charlie Shoppell
Maya Entransta
Alexis Taylor
Jeremy Woodall
Ross
Jetfire James
Duggertron
squidcatfish
Robert R
Spider-Bob
James Hooks
Brandon Mahaffey
Collecticon
Chup
Goldbolt
Riley Lentz
Emperor Galvartron
Spencer Butler
Allen Johnson
Adam Brady
James Turnham
Simon
EMH_Richard
Robin Hunt
RhA
James Clarke
Frank Colosimo
Dave Beckett
Jeremy Canceko
Ben Erickson
Evilplopdisease
Klarque Clint Gaming
Tony Hayward
DJ Convoy
Private Random
Rob Franklin
Digbysaurus
Menastreaker
Darj
Stevie P
360verse
ThePerfectPixl
A Saucy Fellow
Andrew Bentley
Marc Bairstow
obadiahstarbuck
Toy Pocket
Dylan
TFormers2002
Rob S 01
Forever0ne
kingliamthegood
Dustimus Primal
Andy TFtheShow
aggresive bread
Elliot Wright
Hugh Mckinney
Jay_too
Chris Carnage
Coy
Gojiprime
Rahdimus
Tarngaryan
Here'sWhyIt'sCool
Jetstorm
Spencer Ellsworth
gestaltgeek
gareth4foot30
SkywarpSCS
StarSaberFan39
Mikey
tfgrandaddy
Quetzalcoatlus northropi
Turbine027 (Bobby Allen)
Jamesyplays
Michael Wigert
Vicente Taboada
The 20-Sided Theatre
Andrew Nickson
Justin Slayden
Matthew Shortt
Simon Goodall
Don Lubecki
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#113: Transformers Marvel UK #113 (featuring James Roberts)

James Roberts is famed for references to "113" throughout his Transformers comic writing on More Than Meets The Eye and Lost Light, but today, for our own episode 113, we're chatting with him about the inspiration for that - #113 of the 1980s Marvel UK Transformers comic and the subsequent story which leads through to #120 and concludes in the 1987 annual!

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Partsforming is one of the most controversial aspects of Transformers design, despite being a staple of the toys since the very beginning back in the '80s! However, with more modern fare often erring on the side of integrating as many pieces as possible, we sit and talk through why partsforming is such a tricky topic to begin with.

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Cracktastic Plastic
Danvastator
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Mythic Gears
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Jason Murray
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esdeem
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Josh Bell
Graeme Moffat
Burke Perrotta
Eric Hoyt
Mike Loiacono
Nihar Bhatt
Chris Rodwell
Steve Redman
Jim Kinsey
James Pascoe
GhostPrime
Jickel
Godert Walter
Charlie Shoppell
Maya Entransta
Alexis Taylor
Jeremy Woodall
Ross
Jetfire James
Duggertron
squidcatfish
Robert R
Miguel Gonzalez
Spider-Bob
James Hooks
Brandon Mahaffey
Collecticon
Chup
Goldbolt
Riley Lentz
Emperor Galvartron
Spencer Butler
Allen Johnson
Adam Brady
James Turnham
Simon
EMH_Richard
Robin Hunt
RhA
James Clarke
Frank Colosimo
Dave Beckett
Jeremy Canceko
Ben Erickson
Evilplopdisease
Klarque Clint Gaming
Tony Hayward
DJ Convoy
Private Random
Rob Franklin
Digbysaurus
Menastreaker
Darj
ThePerfectPixl
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obadiahstarbuck
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TFormers2002
Rob S 01
Forever0ne
kingliamthegood
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aggresive bread
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#112: Transformers Partsforming

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