Transformers Company News
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Date: Saturday, September 16th 2006 10:54am EDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: JelZe GoldRabbit |
Credit(s): TF @ the Moon, the USPTO
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Transformers @ The Moon reports that the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) have updated three of Hasbro's trademarked names, meaning Hasbro will have the rights to these names for a while longer. The names are
Metroplex,
Menasor and
Galvatron. The significance is unclear, but the trademarks haven't been updated for well over 10 years.
You can the original article
here
Date: Friday, September 8th 2006 8:16am EDT
Categories: Company News,
Toy News
Posted by: JelZe GoldRabbit |
Credit(s): TakaraTomy
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TakaraTomy have updated their
Transformers website with several new pages. First up is the
MP-03 Masterpiece Starscream page, followed by
MP-04 Masterpiece Convoy Complete Edition, and last but not least, the Kiss Players line also gets an update with
Kiss Players Figure Collection Atari & Autolooper.
Date: Sunday, September 3rd 2006 1:27pm EDT
Categories: Company News,
Media
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Turnto10.com and shortpacked.com
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A NBC news affiliate in Providence-New Bedford, Rhode Island has featured a segment in which the news team helps grant the wish of a needy or underprivileged child. Recenly they featutred a child named Austin. His wish was to visit the Hasbro offices and Aaron Archer. The Tuesday's Child team was able to make it happen. To see the story go to
Turnto10.com.
Date: Friday, September 1st 2006 12:17pm EDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon
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Transformers @ The Moon report that Hasbro have filed applications for the following two new Transformers related Trademarks.
- DECEPTICON FRENZY (Serial Num: 76665019)
- CYBER SLAMMERS (Serial Num: 76665017)
It is not yet clear what these trademarks refer too but more than likely they will be used for movie figures and merchandise. See the original story and additional information
here at Transformers @ The Moon.
Date: Tuesday, August 29th 2006 2:49pm EDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
Company News
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): TransformersTheMovieDVD.com
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THE RESULTS ARE IN...
SONY BMG MUSIC UNVEILS FAVORITE QUOTE FROM TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE AFTER POLLING FANS
TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION DVD
To Be Released November 7th
New York, New York, August 29, 2006 - In celebration of the November 7th release of TRANSFORMERS: The Movie 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD, the home entertainment group of SONY BMG Music Entertainment today revealed the results of the recent fan voting for the favorite quote from the classic animated film.
Over the last seven days, fans logged on to
www.TRANSFORMERSthemovieDVD.com and voted for their favorite quote from TRANSFORMERS: The Movie. Fans were able to choose between nine memorable quotes from the classic animated feature film. After an overwhelming response, a winner has been crowned. A clip of the favorite quote will be posted today on
www.TRANSFORMERSthemovieDVD.com.
For the 20th anniversary edition, Sony BMG Home Entertainment completely re-mastered and color-corrected the film and will present Optimus Prime, Megatron and the rest of the star-studded Autobots and Decepticons in true splendor through three distinct versions: 16x9 Widescreen presentation, the Autobot Matrix of Knowledge presentation featuring trivia and fun facts about the movie itself; and a full-screen edition.
SONY BMG has commissioned fan-favorite TRANSFORMERS artist Don Figueroa to create the imagery for a special "transforming" DVD cover. One piece of cover art features Optimus Prime appropriately situated in a position of prominence. Joining the Autobot leader are Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Blaster and more of the most popular TRANSFORMERS characters. In the second image, Hot Rod – as he transforms into Rodimus Prime – is grasping the Matrix of Leadership as it lights the Autobots' darkest hour. Above, Unicron begins to destruct, while Galvatron, Arcee and Springer look on.
For more information on TRANSFORMERS: The Movie 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD log onto
www.TRANSFORMERSthemovieDVD.com
About SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is a global recorded music joint venture with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. SONY BMG is 50% owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony Corporation of America.
Date: Friday, August 25th 2006 2:08pm EDT
Categories: Company News,
Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon
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Some new information on Hasbro trademarks has surfaced.
Transformers @ The Moon has reported the following:
"The following trademark applications by Hasbro have had their status updated by the USTPO.
THRUST (75911531) - This mark has now been registered. The registration number is 2470598. Its taken over 6 years since the initial application was submitted though.
SOUNDWAVE (75911534) - This mark has also been registered after a 6 month application period.
MEISTER (76596261) - This application has been granted an extension so that Hasbro can file a 'statement of first use'. This is simply to prove that they have used the mark and are not just requesing applications to stop other companies from using it.
HARDTOP (76612291) - The application for the mark HARDTOP has been updated with a note saying that that the paper has been received. This is in reply to the USPTO issuing a a Notice of Allowance.
"
Date: Friday, August 18th 2006 2:56pm EDT
Categories: Company News,
Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Toysrus.com
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As we all know Toys "R" Us now has their own website
Toysrus.com. Recently Toys "R" Us updated their website with a listing for Transformers Optimus Primal vs Megatron. The listing includes a preorder. The set is listed with the price of $39.99 and has a release date of September 25, 2006. Check the listing out for yourself
here.
Date: Tuesday, August 15th 2006 7:10pm EDT
Categories: Company News,
Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon
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Hasbro has once again been busy with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Recently, Hasbro filed for a new trademark for their Transformers brand. They filed an application to trade mark the name 'STEAMHAMMER'. The serial number for this application is 76663880.
Also Hasbro has lost the trade mark for the name Windcharger. They had filed for the trade mark in 2004. However, now Hasbro has abandoned the name due to not filing a statements of use since the company was issued with the notice of allowance.
In other trade mark news, Hasbro will continue to have the Name Silverstreak. Hasbro registered the name in 2004. In 2005 their application was suspended. Hasbro has since asked for an extention which has been granted.
Date: Tuesday, August 15th 2006 6:11pm EDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
Company News,
Press Releases
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): SONY BMG
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SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILS SECOND COVER ART IMAGE FOR TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION DVD
Second Image Of “Transforming” Cover By Legendary Artist Don Figueroa Revealed For The First Time
New York, New York, August 15, 2006 — Since SONY BMG Music Entertainment announced the November 7th release of TRANSFORMERS: The Movie 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD¸ fans have been buzzing with anticipation about the details of the two-disc set.
At Comic-Con 2006, fans were told that the DVD’s collectibility would extend to the packaging itself with a “transforming” image. SONY BMG commissioned fan-favorite TRANSFORMERS artist Don Figueroa to create the imagery for the special cover, and displayed for the first time the art featuring Optimus Prime appropriately situated in a position of prominence. Joining the Autobot leader are Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Blaster and more of the most popular TRANSFORMERS characters.
Today, SONY BMG is revealing the second Don Figueroa image that will comprise the “transforming” artwork. In this image, Hot Rod – as he transforms into Rodimus Prime – is grasping the Matrix of Leadership as it lights the Autobots’ darkest hour. Above, Unicron begins to destruct, while Galvatron, Arcee and Springer look on.
For the 20th anniversary edition DVD, Sony BMG Home Entertainment completely re-mastered and color-corrected the film and will present Optimus Prime, Megatron and the rest of the star-studded Autobots and Decepticons in true splendor through three distinct versions: 16x9 Widescreen presentation, the Autobot Matrix of Knowledge presentation featuring trivia and fun facts about the movie itself; and a full-screen edition.
To further commemorate the 20th anniversary of the film, SONY BMG is providing fans with some extra-celebratory content that lets them track back to the true origins of the TRANSFORMERS. After careful consideration and preparation, Sony BMG has scoured the archives for the best TRANSFORMERS-related footage available, and the DVD will include the original commercials for the toy line and movie -- allowing viewers to see how and where the phenomenon began.
TRANSFORMERS: The Movie features the voice of Orson Welles in his final role, as well as stars Eric Idle, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Casey Kasem, Robert Stack, John Moschitta, Peter Cullen, and Frank Welker. The DVD also features a winning soundtrack featuring the iconic theme "The TRANSFORMERS" performed by Lion, and the popular "The Touch," performed by Stan Bush. The movie, set in 2005, chronicles the efforts of the heroic Autobots to defend their home of Cybertron from the evil Decepticons and Unicron, a huge robotic creature that devours planets.
For more information and regular updates on TRANSFORMERS: The Movie 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD log onto
TRANSFORMERSthemovieDVD.com. New information will be posted each Tuesday leading up to the November 7th release as part of SONY BMG’s “Transformers Tuesday” campaign.
About SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is a global recorded music joint venture with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. SONY BMG is 50% owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony Corporation of America.
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You can view the first image that Sony BMG released on July 20th
here. The cover image featuring Rodimus Prime was officially unveiled on SEIBERTRON.com yesterday on August 14th
here. For your convenience, we have included the image once again below. You can click on the image below to view a 600 pixel wide version of cover.
Date: Sunday, August 13th 2006 6:58pm EDT
Categories: Company News,
Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod |
Credit(s): Nevermore of the Trans-Europes Express Group and Transformers @ The Moon
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Nevermore of the Trans-Europes Express Group has recently been in contact with Hasbro Germany. He was able to get some interesting information from the company. Here is what Nevermore reported:
"A few months ago, Hasbro Germany's current Transformers "brand manager" invited me and a few other fans to Hasbro Germany's new offices. Unfortunately, the trip initially wouldn't happen for time reasons, which is why I had an extended phone call with him today instead.
Summary:
- Apparently, European distribution in general is down to the US mother company, who decide on which toys will get released in Europe. The domestic branches don't have much of a say in which individual products they will release and what the case assortments will be.
- Some toys being released in Europe in US packaging (cue Cybertron Starscream in the UK) is due to a combination of sudden demand and a shortage of products. US toys will be shipped to Europe and applied with a sticker, making it legal for the European market.
- The German TV airing of the Armada cartoon three years ago was apparently cut short (20 episodes only) for concerns about "too much violence". Hasbro didn't agree with that decision either, but the TV station was very serious about it.
- The Cybertron toy line will be fully released in Germany (i.e. anything that's available in Europe will also come out in Germany). All size classes will come out (not sure about Supreme Starscream, see below for why).
- High end collectors' items are not considered viable for the German market. As a result, 20th Anniversary Prime might not come out here.
- The movie toyline is already in production. Some people at Hasbro Germany have even seen animatics of the movie.
- The Hasbro Germany guy described the aesthetics of the movie characters as a "quantum leap" as compared to what we've been used to so far, but also admitted that some old school fans might be disappointed.
- There might be a sneak preview of the movie toyline in Hasbro Germany's offices later this year. No photos will be allowed.
- Hasbro Germany hope that the movie line will re-ignite interest in Transformers in Germany.
- Hasbro consider LEGO their biggest competitor for the "Boys Toys" market at least in Europe/Germany.
- Hasbro Germany appear to be VERY eager to cooperate with the fandom. They're willing to participate in contests, and also consider asking fans for help with background information for media coverage.
- As far as Hasbro Germany's PR department is concerned, the live-action TF movie will be the first live action movie based on a toy line. When I mentioned the "Masters of the Universe" movie from the 80s, he said he'll blissfully ignore that one.
- There's one more thing I won't discuss in here - but if it does indeed pan out, Hasbro Germany will earn a lot of respect for their efforts."
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