After Micromasters, we're back to explore more of Transformers 1989, and this time, it's all about the Pretenders! They may be weird & wonderful now, but what was the mood for these strange toys back in the day? This topic was chosen by our Patrons.

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#109: Transformers 1989 Pretenders

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