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Happy New Year! This month, Rob talks about Transformers fun he's looking forward to. How to make a french bread pizza, did you know? Now you do! Then, the bootleg Robotech models from gumball machines are discussed. It may be a new year, but... what's even going on with this show?

This week: It's our annual prediction show! Also, Hasbro makes good on HasLab Victory Saber. News Victory Saber Update: New production run apparently happening to supply replacements for QC-affected copies, due sometime this year. Customers can either sign on for a replacement, and return their current copy at a later point, or return now for a refund if they prefer. MP Trainbot Seizan stock photos  Transformers Tuesday: Reveals of Core Class ROTB Arcee and Freezer  Sydney’s Taronga Zoo Has ROTB promotion (photos of print material mirrored at Autobase Aichi) Flame Toys Furai Model Soundwave  Authentics Bravo Optimus Primal  First look at Legacy Crosscut  ROTB Deluxe Cheetor (VicegripX on instagram) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Welcome to the first episode of History on the Fives for 2023!

This week it's our 2022 recap, including the RFC Awards, our 2022 predictions, and 2022 news recap! News Recap January * Chris Cocks is named as the new CEO of Hasbro * MPG-02 Getsuei Officially Revealed * IDW losing  licenses to Transformers,  et al * Legacy Voyagers spotted in Europe, new box,  no plastic. February * Entertainment News: Transformers Sleep Story Added to Calm App * Fan First Friday * Transformers: EarthSpark and BotBots Cartoon First Looks * Rumor: LEGO to Release a “Transformers” Set March * Transformers X GI Joe Collaborative: Megatron Hiss Tank * RFC News Desk 157 – NFTs Hit Transformers * Wheeljack64 finds Legacy * RFC News Desk 158 – BOTBOTS RETURNS …And So Does Walmart Collector Con Again April * Mark Maher shares first concept model(s) for Kingdom Cheetor * RFC News Desk 160 – Transformers Fan First Tuesday Featuring Robosen And Legacy Wave 2 * Titan Class Cybertron Metroplex May * First Looks At Studio Series Thundercracker And Age of Extinction Galvatron * MP-56 Revealed: Trailbreaker * The Wreck N’ Rule Collection: 2022’s Amazon Subline * Transformers Tuesday was the official reveals of Studio Series Galvatron, Thundercracker, Sideways, DOTM Bumblebee, and 86 Arcee. Preorders are up now on Amazon * Legacy Walmart exclusive Scourge/Black Convoy leaked June * Transformers (2007) coming back to Fathom Events-participating theaters July 10th and 14th for 15th anniversary * Fresh from cold storage, it’s Masterpiece Skyfire! * Masterpiece Trainbot MPG 03 Yukikaze announced * GI Joe x Transformers AWE Striker Bumblebee revealed,

Now that we're current with History on the Fives, here are the catch-up episodes in one bundled collection for your New Year's Enjoyment. If you'd like to be on HOT5, sign up for our Patreon!

Soundwaves, and leaks, and Thunder Machines, these are a few of my favorite things. News MP Trailbreaker in-hand photos roundup, plus official transformation video Deluxe Motorcycle Junkion in hand via review screenshots Fully Assembled MP Raiden in promo booklet included with Yukikaze Various product listing leaks, including third GI Joe Crossover (Thunder Machine Soundwave) Also, Minerva was found at Walgreens last week right as the show was ending DNA Design Victory Saber upgrade kit 

This week: Two deluxe motorcycles to talk about? What kind of fantastic madness is this? News Legacy Evolution Deluxe Animated Prowl and Motorcycle Junkion  G1 Animation Color Hound Reissue Leaked Transformers Licensed Keycaps in Autobot and Decepticon Flavors (cannonkeys.com) Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Hot Rod Out In Canada Funko is back on their NFT nonsense, now for the chance to get Mr Potato Head Optimus and Bumblebee Pops Transformers Kingdom Red Alert Out At US Retail Brian Also Will Not Buy The Grimlock 1oz Silver Coin from NZ Mint

HOT5 026!?! Where's HOT5 017 - 025?!?! To get us current, we're jumping straight to episode 026 but will get the rest posted soon to get give us all something to listen to during the holiday break. 

This week: Deathsaurus funded, Victory Saber QC issues, Skyquake, Transformers Reactivate, and lots of other stuff. Don't they know it's Christmas? News Deathsaurus funded, unlocked all goals, and finished above Victory Saber, making it the highest-selling Transformers HasLab yet Oh, Deathsaurus also gets a pair of Micromasters for finishing so big Transformers Ultimates wave 5… sure is a thing ROTB Deluxe Wheeljack and Nightbird (non-Studio Series versions) Legacy Leader Skyquake Part 1 and Part 2 New video game “Transformers: Reactivate” (press release on TFW, there was also a trailer during the Game Awards) Classic Heroes Team Starscream Digital-Only Transformers Beyblades

It's Christmas on Planet Zone! Rob talks about Rise of the Beasts and Christmas time! Don't shoot your eye out and listen now!

This week: We're winding down on the Deathsauras HasLab, and the end of the year. Looking to 2023, toy stores will be full of toys, and pockets will be empty of money. News Studio Series 100 is… another Bumblebee The official reveal of SS-99 Battletrap and SS-100 ROTB Bumblebee  Behind the Scenes from Sam Smith: Battletrap and Bumblebee  Upcoming Collaborative: Project Bear? 2024 Legacy listings leaked  Holiday Exclusive (?) Autobot Medix Tarn and Leo Prime in hand photos Detailed outline of first draft TFTM script Mobyfox Hasbro-property smartwatch bands

This week: Deathsaurus has funded! Let the stretch goals begin! Also, Rise of the Beasts stuff is happening. We are cautiously optimistic. Plus, some cups and coins Brian will not buy. Not today, anyway. News Next crossover toy: Transformers x Doraemon  Masterpiece Trailbreaker in-hand photos  ROTB Product Listings: Spark racers and “New Transformation” assortments  ROTB Viral Marketing posters spotted in the UK  “Big Screen Leaks” indicates the first trailer may hit 12/1  CosCups: Transformers Cosplaying Cups from the people who brought you rubber duck Optimus and Megatron  TF ReAction Wave 6 preorders - shipping mid-December  Segway adds Bumblebee go kart and C8 Kick Scooter to its licensed lineup New Zealand Mint adds a Megatron silver coin to their line of coins Brian will not buy

This week: More Rise of the Beasts Toys, and they look pretty great. Hands-on thoughts of Legacy Scraphook, thoughts on new photos of Warrior Class Thrash and Ultimates Wave 2, and more! News ROTB Studio Series Airazor ROTB Studio Series Voyager Battletrap Mug shows first look at ROTB Maximals Ultimates wave 2 in package Another Buzzworthy Bumblebee multipack coming, plus Earthspark Deluxes Starscream and Grimlock Stock photos of Earthspark Warrior class Thrash

This week: More HasLab talk, with one campaign ending, one nearing its goal, and another shipping soon. We also have a spoiler-free chat about Earthspark's first episodes. News Victory Saber shipping soon Earthspark thoughts Rumored Transformers MMO console game (Gamerant) Needlenose in-hand youtube coverage photos McDonald’s Malaysia Potatohead Transformers (Autobase Aichi; details provided by Black Convoy on TFW)) Available since November 1st in Malaysia McDonalds Collaboration between Potato Head and Transformers and My Little Pony. Potato Head Megatron will be available since November 10th, followed by Optimus Prime in November 17th, Bumblebee in November 24th and Grimlock in November December 1st. Oh, so there’s the Transformers Segway scooter (Segway website)

Happy Thanksgiving! While observing turkey day, Rob takes time to reflect on the holiday. Godzilla turns 68, and Shogun Warriors are discussed. Transformers EarthSpark and the hunt for the Black Friday 2003 Build Team is discussed. There's talk of discount toys too! Wake up from your food coma... or maybe fall asleep while listening to this transmission from Zone Base!