HASBRO 'Questions And Answers' For October 6th- Submit Your Inquiries Here!

1) What is the likelyhood of seeing a TF:Animated character receive a new mold for the Universe/Classics line and vice versa? Characters like Blitzwing or Swindle come to mind.

2) What will happen to the production volume of the Universe and Animated lines once the Revenge of The Fallen Toys hit the market, will they continue at current strength or will they tone down numbers to promote the movie line like last time?

3) How does the eventual release of the new line of Movie figures impact the 25th anniversary line of figures?

4) Will we see Supreme-class figures for either Animated or Universe lines such as City-formers or certain Guardian Robots?

5) How has the current market situation, such as high fuel prices and the recent Wall Street market crash affected Hasbro's ability to produce quality figures?

6) What measures has Hasbro taken regarding the various quality concerns raised about some figures such as sticky paint, sloppy paint applications, assembly issues and so on.

1) With the upcoming release of Universe Targetmaster Cyclonus will we see any other classics "master" figures Like Headmasters or more Targetmasters?

2) Will we see any Classics/Universe combiners at all like the Technobots.

Will the universe line continue to have new molds created for popular characters that have yet to receive the classics/universe treatment,i.e. shockwave(g1 or the unused wwi tank) or a classics appropriate soundwave?

and i want to second this question

mkall wrote: 6) What measures has Hasbro taken regarding the various quality concerns raised about some figures such as sticky paint, sloppy paint applications, assembly issues and so on.

1) Will we see triple changers done at Voyager or Ultra size?

2) Any chance at all of a repaint of Cybertron Hardtop into Beachcomber?

3) Could Hasbro UK start letting people in the UK know which items will and won't be sold in the UK? This would be a massive help in knowing whether to import items or not.

4) Why has the price of Transformers Universe Deluxes in the UK gone up to £12.99 whilst the price of Transformers Animated Deluxes has remained £9.99?

1) Do you have planned the next series after Animated? If so any hints on the direction it takes?

2) How big will the 25th Anniverary line be? And will we see any surprise reissues from G1?

3) It seems great progress has been made in stopping Knockoffs, but how come it seems that stolen prerelease figures from the factory continues on?

4) Are retailers more willing to take on exclusives after the success of the movie line?

5) Can we get the name of a previeously unannounced upcoming Universe figure (especially if it is a new mold)?

Thanks!

1) Will Arcee recieve a figure in the Animated Line-up?

2) Will Omega Supreme recieve a figure in the Animated Line-up?

3) Is the rumored Overload repaint in the Universe line, a repaint of Armada Overload?

1. Are there going to be any figures from older lines re-issued for the 25th anniversary line?

2. Is there any chance of continuing the Titanium Line?

3. Is there any chance of seeing more War Within designs in any other line such as Universe?

1) GI Joe/Transformers crossover. Will we be getting one?

2) How many more uses of the classics seekers mold will we see in the near future?

3) Universe Headmasters, when and will we get them?

4) How well have the ANIMATED toys sold in comparison to previous lines?

5) How many waves can we expect in Universe?

1. Is there any chance of the Transtech series getting a show and toyline?

2. Has the recent surge of quality control issues affected sales?

3. If Quality Control has affected the sales then what measures are being taken to ensure quality figures in future releases?

4. How will the supply of movie toys be better maintained when Revenge of the Fallen is released? (example: 4 months of empty toy shelves when the first movie was released)

1) Will we see the rest of the triple changers done for either the universe or 25th anniversary line?

2) What are some of the figures you are hoping to release under the 25th anniversary banner?

1) Animated Omega Supreme: is there a Supreme class toy planned?

2) Which (if any) Cybertron-mode Animated toys are planned: ie Wasp/Bumblebee/Cliffjumper, Ironhide/Ratchet?

3) Any chance of a new mold for the Animated 'Femscream' character? Deluxe would be good.

4) Are there any long-term plans for the Classic Series Universe figures, or will the line end when TF2 arrives.

5) Are there any plans for TF2 Activators, or will TF2 continue the FAB line?

I have a couple to repeat because I think they are really good:

1) How many more uses of the classics seekers mold will we see in the Universe Line?

2) How many more waves can we expect in the Universe Line?

And here's a new one:

3) Dinosaurs and bugs seem to be popular with kids of every generation. Is it possible that we could see new molds for Dinobots and Insecticons in the Universe Line?

1) Are there any plans to release an updated "Classics" style Predaking in the current Universe line?

2) Is it possible to include tech spec cards with the figures again, like what was released during G1 and Beast Wars?

3) Are there any plans to bring back Robot Points or a similar mail away promotion program in the future?

4) Are there plans to make Robot Heroes versions for all of the characters featured in Beast Wars TV series?

And thank you for answering our questions.

1. Will we see other G1 reissues in the 25th line other than Optimus?

2. Is there a chance of japanese Generation 1 characters appearing in Animated?

3. Will there be toys based on IDW comic-models?

4. Can Europeans expect to have the full bio on each transformers card/box?

1. Since Starscream is getting another deluxe figure in Universe, closely resembling his Henkei counterpart, is there any chance the Botcon seekers from 2007 can be released in a similar fashion as long as they differ from the exclusives?

2. Will the Animated line see any more Starscream clone figures in the Voyager scale?

3. Will Ultra class figures be part of any other line besides Universe?

4. Is there any chance of the Transtech line getting revived in any shape? (comic, toys, etc.)

Chaoslock wrote:3. Will there be toys based on IDW comic-models?

I second this question

1. it looks like the new universe line has some idw aspects to it. will there ever be human figures with small articulation made for the universe line. maybe 4 pts of articulation and 1.5 inch figures?

2. why is it taking so long for a transformers gijoe crossover. The gijoe transformers series is so great. why not make mini figures of the gijoes (1.5 inch or 2 inch) that fit within the transformers?

3. Now with the 25th anniversary line. Can we please get a spike and daniel in the exo suit from transformers the movie. They can go in and out of the suit (with articulation) and the suits can transform. Pleaseeeeee.

1. Will there be a deluxe Classics/Universe Jazz?

2. Will there be anymore "They were always real to me" videos?

1) transformers movie line could you give us some leak shots of the figures that your making for the sequel or tell us what they look like?

2) what are the new animated characters that are going to be made for the new line of transformers animated.

3) alot of fans who bought blitzwing werent happy with his jet mode that his tank treads was showing inder his winrgs are there any plans to make triple changers in the future so this doesnt happen again?

4) are there going to be any more releases to the universe line from other series like you did cybertron with cybertron series and select few from the armada example to be in the universe?

Will we see these Generation 1 Classics in the near future? (Because I sure would. )

Thrust
Breakdown
Dead-End
Skullcruncher
Snapdragon
Trailbreaker
Red Alert
Triggerhappy
Slugslinger
Misfire
Motormaster
The rest of the Dinobots and the Aeriobots
The Constructicons
The Terrorcons
The Technobots
The Seacons

Will we see in the future transforming battlestation / bases? (I.e. Trypticon, Metroplex, Fortress Maximus, and Zarak Scorponok.)

And finally: What's so great about being DON MURPHEY'S STOO~GE? (Just kidding.)

1. Quite some time ago there was mention of after the Movie had been completed the Alternators line starting again. After the re-emergence of Binaltech toys in Japan is there any chance of seeing any new Alternators or is this line officially finished?

2. In the UK the recent Micromaster and Legend classes have proved to be popular, and remain in the top of sales charts. Beyond the already mentioned figures is there going to be any more unique molds in this size class?

3. When the second movie comes out will we see many re-releases of current movie line figures?

4. With the on-line popularity of the fan made Ultra Magnus Classics Armour/Trailer set is there any chance of Hasbro doing something similar in future?

Of all the Transformers that have come out, I think I stand for the general public that we all love the dinobots. Why is it that Hasbro does not reissue/remold/remake/reintroduce these bots all at once instead of sets of 1 or 3. We'd like to see Sludge, Swoop, Snarl, Slag, and Grimlock brought back all at once at some point and we are patiently awaiting issuance. Bring em all back for Animated or even in the Universe line. They are already loved.

Terra Verticon

1.any chance of a botanica toy?

2.Will the henkei! exclusive stunticons be released in the us?

3.Will transtech be considered for revival?

First of all great job guys, keep it up.

1) I think this has been stated multiple times but that just proves how much we want it, is there any chance of figures being made from the IDW comics continuity such as a Nova/Nemesis Prime?

2) Will we continue to see more G1 characters pop up in the Classics/Universe line? If so will we eventually get to those characters that don't get the treatment that often such as combiner groups like the Terrorcons and Technobots?

3) Will the Insecticons ever make appearances again? Animated or Universe?

Will the movie toys be PREMIUM or should I wait one year before I actually buy any movie toys?

Will we get anymore g1 reissues other than Optimus Prime in the 25th anniversary tf celebration line?

1.will there be a classics omegasupream, scouge,fortres maximus, and arcee?

2.will all of the transformers in the 1986 movie be made in to toys?

3. will beast wars toys be sold again?

4. will there be any more master piece transformers

doubledealer25 wrote:1.will there be a classics omegasupream, scouge,fortres maximus, and arcee?

2.will all of the transformers in the 1986 movie be made in to toys?

3. will beast wars toys be sold again?

4. will there be any more master piece transformers

#1) --

#2) No

#3) They already are. 25th Cheetor.

#4) --

Right a few questions here (some repeats of other people questions)

1. Combiners, Will there be any new mould gestalts made for universe or other lines?

2. Tapes, will we see any more casseticons released (new mould or re release)?

3. IDW, I belive Drift is in the works, any others?

4, War Within, unused or new moulds in universe?

5. Dynobots, will we see more/the rest of them in universe/animated?

these would probibly be toward Takara but I really want to know..

- Is Grimlock confermed as the next MP?
and
- What are the chances we'll see an Ironhide repaint or the Skids mould in Alternators/Binaltech?


Also interested in Sledge's questions concering UK customers and Omega Supreme's (animated) release, head/target masters and countless other when/will they make questions that are best left out

1. WILL THERE BE A LEADER CLASS LUGNUT in TF Animated???

2. WiLL THERE BE A VOYAGER CLASS SENTINEL PRIME in TF Animated??

3. Is there any chance they will re-release G1 Shockwave in the 25th line???

4. Or G1 Hound, Trailbreaker, Sunstreaker, Mirage, Wheeljack, and Ironhide/Ratchet with HEADS on the 25th line??

Ok, I've got ome to repeat because they're brilliant and some of my own.

1) Will countries such as New Zealand get a chance to get special figures off Hasbro Toy Shop.com soon or will we have to continue using eBay?
2) Are there any more triple changers planned for Animated or Univere, perhaps G1 reissues?
3) We've seen Targetmaster Cyclonus - are we going to get Headmasters and Powermasters as well or perhaps more Targetmastes?
4) Will here be more casetticons released?
5) Can Ravage (the one with Universe Hound) fit into the Target Exclusive Soundwave or is there a new Soundwave coming out for this?
6) Will there be an Animated Omega Supreme, perhaps already planned?
7) Any chance of some Alternators reissues such as Dodge Ram Optimus Prime?
Can you make the toys cheaper? (Okay, it'd be nice but it's not going to happen with shipping costs)

tomy1381 wrote:5) Can Ravage (the one with Universe Hound) fit into the Target Exclusive Soundwave or is there a new Soundwave coming out for this?

What Target Soundwave Exclusive are you referring? There was a TRU re-issue with Classics, and it has been stated, the new Ravage will be able to fit in the cassette door, yes...

1) master piece figures are there going to ba any new ones like the dinobots, ormaybe a combiner transformer and sell the combiners seperate to make one big one?

2) are you planning on making a G.I./transfomres figures where optimus prime transfomred into a cobra tank thing & others?

3) are you going to get some of your ideas from the comics to come up with new figures & series to make war within, evolution Hearts of Steel.

4) you went to marvel crossover serise to make figures are you going to go to dc & make some transformers out of some dc characters well?

5) are you going to make a new unicron where hes a complete circle planet for example primus in the cybertron set hes a complete circle planet is there any plan of making him unicron a whole circle planet?

dragons wrote:4) you went to marvel crossover serise to make figures are you going to go to dc & make some transformers out of some dc characters well?

DC rights are held by Mattel, so that's not going to happen

Is it possible to do a new universe classics 2.0 Metroplex that could accomadate minicons or even a supreme class Fortress Maximus that can fit Legends figures?

Hmm..me thinks more rules are needed.

Like one question per party. So make it a good one.

And no repeats.


I don't know, it's going to be a lot to go through.

1. With Galvatron and Cyclonus appearing in Universe lines is there any chance of G1 Scourge not the Cybertron one being released?

2. Any chance of Ireland ever getting some exclusives for their toy stores like Smyths or World of Wonder, as there are no Walmarts/ Toys R Us's and it is not fair?

3. Will Sludge and Snarl (the stegosaurus) be relased as part of Animated/Universe?

4. Any chance of Universe version of Headmaster characters like Scorponok, Fangry or Nightbeat? They don't even have to be headmasters.

tigertracks 24 wrote:Hmm..me thinks more rules are needed.

Like one question per party. So make it a good one.

And no repeats.


I don't know, it's going to be a lot to go through.

I think the real difficulty may be the "will x appear in such and such lines?"

we all have our favorites that we feel deserve to be praised, and I think compiling a list of characters we would like to see in each line would overwhelm the folks at hasbro. However, if we don't show interest in particular characters then there may never be a chance of getting them...quite the quandary we've created

omega666 wrote:Will the movie toys be PREMIUM or should I wait one year before I actually buy any movie toys?

I second this question!

Gutter Bunny wrote:I think the real difficulty may be the "will x appear in such and such lines?"

we all have our favorites that we feel deserve to be praised, and I think compiling a list of characters we would like to see in each line would overwhelm the folks at hasbro. However, if we don't show interest in particular characters then there may never be a chance of getting them...quite the quandary we've created

How about "Would it be possible for Hasbro to add a section to their website where people can request characters?" That way, they could see if there was a large demand for characters without us flooding their regular email address, or filling forums with "Will Hasbro ever make X" threads.

Sledge, How about some polls for favorite characters to see get an updated treatment, with choices?

Kind of like they did for GI JOE?

Yeah, that would make sense. Maybe they could take suggestions then do a poll based on the suggestions?

May I ask will we see Omega Supreme being released in toy ?

May I ask when will Mix Master and Scapper due for release ?

May I ask what charcters will be released from Season 3 ?

Thank you for your time

1. Will there be universe Rid reisues/repaints/redecos? (NOT ROBOT HEROES)
2. Sailor Moon, Nintendo, DC, Lucas Films (other than star wars). Will any of these series be in crossovers?
3. would it be posible for you to let Sakurai put optimus prime in super smash brothers?
4. Masterpiece starscream reisue?
5. will female starscream be new mold of re-tool?
6. any japan exlusive seires toys for universe in america?(ie, toys from victoy zone and headmasters)

bumblebeerocks wrote:2. Sailor Moon, Nintendo, DC, Lucas Films (other than star wars). Will any of these series be in crossovers?
3. would it be posible for you to let Sakurai put optimus prime in super smash brothers?

I Can answer both of these questions for you right now.
NO!

Autobot420 wrote:

bumblebeerocks wrote:2. Sailor Moon, Nintendo, DC, Lucas Films (other than star wars). Will any of these series be in crossovers?
3. would it be posible for you to let Sakurai put optimus prime in super smash brothers?

I Can answer both of these questions for you right now.
NO!

Batman, Mario, and Indiana Jones are out of the question? Batmobileformer = win

bumblebeerocks wrote:

Autobot420 wrote:

bumblebeerocks wrote:2. Sailor Moon, Nintendo, DC, Lucas Films (other than star wars). Will any of these series be in crossovers?
3. would it be posible for you to let Sakurai put optimus prime in super smash brothers?

I Can answer both of these questions for you right now.
NO!

Batman, Mario, and Indiana Jones are out of the question? Batmobileformer = win

old Batmobile - Cybertron Megatron
new Batmobile - ROTF Megatron

Indiana Jonesformers could be cool.

So far, Legends Megatron, Deluxe Cheetor, and Deluxe Hot Shot are the only new molds in the Universe line that hearken back to a non-G1 era. Will we be seeing more acknowledgement for the other eras of the franchise's history, or will the focus continue to be almost entirely on G1?

With the new movie slated for 2009 and season three of Animated not yet greenlit, I'm worried about the future of a cartoon and a toyline I deeply love. Are you planning on ending it, or is there more to come?

Nemesis Primal wrote:So far, Legends Megatron, Deluxe Cheetor, and Deluxe Hot Shot are the only new molds in the Universe line that hearken back to a non-G1 era. Will we be seeing more acknowledgement for the other eras of the franchise's history, or will the focus continue to be almost entirely on G1?

With the new movie slated for 2009 and season three of Animated not yet greenlit, I'm worried about the future of a cartoon and a toyline I deeply love. Are you planning on ending it, or is there more to come?

Actually, thanks to the club newsletter, we now know there is also a BW Dinobot...new mold in the works.

Susan Blu also talked in the club newsletter as if it was a go, and had already started recording sessions, so I would say, you got two questions answered.