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The reasons why I haven't newsed this is that it would only generate a lot of disappointment before anything has actually been confirmed.
You should remember that UK and Europe in General get stuff really late and that Generations has only been released in the UK last month, late August. Also wave do get skipped in the UK when they contain nothing but toys from an older wave and only one new toy since that new toy will be included in the next wave of new toys. Remember last time Hasbro UK did this? It was Animated and all they meant was that they wouldn't bring two waves over to the UK due to those waves only having one new toy between each other, which was slated to be the re-release for a different wave of new figures.

So seriously calm down, Generations is still young and wave two of that line only contains two new toys which will be in later waves.

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ted/14129/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ure/14138/

So no worry.

Red Leader (Andy of Kapow) has already confirmed that Generations wave 2 is on its way to retail, but apparently that's it til after christmas generations-wise.




Why do you guys ever pay attention to anything Hasbro UK say? Their marketing and communications strategy for their products is just a scaled-up version of their internal communications.


-- Absolutely nothing. They couldn't tell their arse from their face if they had a map with labels.

spoke to someone today at a comics shop today as I was buying some TFs. Hardly an authority on what Hasbro UK's plans are, but he may well know as much as anyone that works there. He's said they buy from Hasbro UK, and have not heard anything about NOT getting the new waves of Generations, and he thinks they've put in pre-orders for them as well. He added a caveat that their boss may have gotten an email and not passed the info on, but as far as the staff in that shop are concerned, Generations waves 2+ are still coming sometime.

Y'know, in many ways, whether we get Generations or not is slightly irrelevant, given all the new (and awesome) figures we've seen lately, how many of us would wait long enough to see whether we actually get them?

I also collect Marvel Universe, and it's exactly the same story, we might get the new wave, we might not. The regular stores might get them, they might not.

I still think the stores are as much to blame as they're the people who over order Wave 1 of everything, to the extent where when it doesn't sell, it looks like nobody's interested in the line.

Still, I'd like to be able to explain to someone at Hasbro UK quite how much money I'd be willing to part with if they'd only stock the figures (perhaps in a slightly more mature fashion than slapping them round the face with it).

Now i dont feel bad for being over eager and ordering Generations Blurr and Dirge from TFsource lol

Not too keen on the fact that the majority of announced figures have arrived in some way and are slowly saturating the market then we have to wait several months for Wreck-Gar and his associates to hit retail

Still, i suppose thats freed up money for me to have a social life again over autumn

I picked up Darkmount (yay!) from Forbidden Planet last night and it has the standard European packaging on it, looks like we're getting Wave 2 at least.

He's a really cool figure, I'm looking forward to the Skullgrin repaint.

I notice the original poster hasn't posted again. Suspicious me thinks.

Primacron's Little Helper wrote:I picked up Darkmount (yay!) from Forbidden Planet last night and it has the standard European packaging on it, looks like we're getting Wave 2 at least.

He's a really cool figure, I'm looking forward to the Skullgrin repaint.

I notice the original poster hasn't posted again. Suspicious me thinks.

Trolls be trollin' you reckon?

City Commander wrote:Trolls be trollin' you reckon?

I reckon so. I have to admit, it got me good and proper.

Primacron's Little Helper wrote:

City Commander wrote:Trolls be trollin' you reckon?

I reckon so. I have to admit, it got me good and proper.

Admittedly yeah, it had me for a while. The troll got the exact reaction they wanted.



I'm starting to question why I paid any attention to a one-off post made by a "lurker" who has no real evidence to back his claim up.

Anyone can write an email, I recommend tossing this whole thread in the trash until some reliable word comes up on the state on Generations in the UK.

City Commander wrote:

Primacron's Little Helper wrote:

City Commander wrote:Trolls be trollin' you reckon?

I reckon so. I have to admit, it got me good and proper.

Admittedly yeah, it had me for a while. The troll got the exact reaction they wanted.

I'm starting to question why I paid any attention to a one-off post made by a "lurker" who has no real evidence to back his claim up.

Anyone can write an email, I recommend tossing this whole thread in the trash until some reliable word comes up on the state on Generations in the UK.

Agreed. Incidentally Jazz and Tracks look to be 'Hunt for the Shield', so regardless we should still get them.

I did email H'UK about this issue, last Thursday and have yet to recieve ANY response.

They haven't even passed my concerns to the marketing dept'.

In a shock turn of events, Hasbro UK have emailed me a somewhat contradictory and non-commital response;

Hasbro-UK wrote:Thank you for your recent email to Hasbro UK Ltd regarding our Transformer Products.

Please rest assured that here at Hasbro we value your opinion and appreciate you continued support of the Transformers range. I am pleased to confirm that the Generation line is a key part of our Autumn/Winter range and can be found at various toy retailers.

May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance,either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

Donna

Hasbro UK Ltd
00800 22427276

Which didn't answer my question which was "When will we see future waves from Generations in the UK?"

If they knew their arse from their elbow they would complain that it didn't fit in the sleeve....

ho-humm...
It appears we have a bit of a troll in this one-post chap. That's my opinion.
Either that or hasbro uk changed their minds at hyperspeed...


"Donna" was fairly vague wasn't she?
As expected from hasblo uk.

ArmadaPrime wrote:ho-humm...
It appears we have a bit of a troll in this one-post chap.

I'm willing to beleive the guy. I think Hasblo UKs customer service had no idea what a 'Transformer' was and didn't want to commit itself to selling one. They've had a month to research and have decided although their company makes them they still haven't decided if they want our money yet.

The Legend wrote:

ArmadaPrime wrote:ho-humm...
It appears we have a bit of a troll in this one-post chap.

I'm willing to beleive the guy. I think Hasblo UKs customer service had no idea what a 'Transformer' was and didn't want to commit itself to selling one. They've had a month to research and have decided although their company makes them they still haven't decided if they want our money yet.

Can I have that for my sig?

Pretender Skywarp wrote:

The Legend wrote:

ArmadaPrime wrote:ho-humm...
It appears we have a bit of a troll in this one-post chap.

I'm willing to beleive the guy. I think Hasblo UKs customer service had no idea what a 'Transformer' was and didn't want to commit itself to selling one. They've had a month to research and have decided although their company makes them they still haven't decided if they want our money yet.

Can I have that for my sig?

Of course.

The Legend wrote:Of course.

Why, thank you. You be quoted...

Pretender Skywarp wrote:In a shock turn of events, Hasbro UK have emailed me a somewhat contradictory and non-commital response;

Hasbro-UK wrote:Thank you for your recent email to Hasbro UK Ltd regarding our Transformer Products.

Please rest assured that here at Hasbro we value your opinion and appreciate you continued support of the Transformers range. I am pleased to confirm that the Generation line is a key part of our Autumn/Winter range and can be found at various toy retailers.

May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance,either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

Donna

Hasbro UK Ltd
00800 22427276

Which didn't answer my question which was "When will we see future waves from Generations in the UK?"

If they knew their arse from their elbow they would complain that it didn't fit in the sleeve....

LOL!

I just got the exact same email from Donna.

Mykltron wrote:

Pretender Skywarp wrote:In a shock turn of events, Hasbro UK have emailed me a somewhat contradictory and non-commital response;

Hasbro-UK wrote:Thank you for your recent email to Hasbro UK Ltd regarding our Transformer Products.

Please rest assured that here at Hasbro we value your opinion and appreciate you continued support of the Transformers range. I am pleased to confirm that the Generation line is a key part of our Autumn/Winter range and can be found at various toy retailers.

May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance,either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

Donna

Hasbro UK Ltd
00800 22427276

Which didn't answer my question which was "When will we see future waves from Generations in the UK?"

If they knew their arse from their elbow they would complain that it didn't fit in the sleeve....

LOL!

I just got the exact same email from Donna.

same here i got it today

soundwave1994 wrote:

Mykltron wrote:

Pretender Skywarp wrote:In a shock turn of events, Hasbro UK have emailed me a somewhat contradictory and non-commital response;

Hasbro-UK wrote:Thank you for your recent email to Hasbro UK Ltd regarding our Transformer Products.

Please rest assured that here at Hasbro we value your opinion and appreciate you continued support of the Transformers range. I am pleased to confirm that the Generation line is a key part of our Autumn/Winter range and can be found at various toy retailers.

May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance,either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

Donna

Hasbro UK Ltd
00800 22427276

Which didn't answer my question which was "When will we see future waves from Generations in the UK?"

If they knew their arse from their elbow they would complain that it didn't fit in the sleeve....

LOL!

I just got the exact same email from Donna.

same here i got it today

I wonder what would happen if we sent her a dirty e-mail mentioning Transformers, if we'd get the same e-mail from her.

Well those Stealth force things Hasbro will be 'fully supporting' are nearly £30 each. How much would you pay for a TF with no robot mode [also known as a toy car]? Not that much!

theyre not that much they are only £10 at my local tesco and they are crap i played with one in store and its the size of a small scout and all they do is reeal like 5 weapons
WHY HASBRO, WHY ARE YOU BACKING THESE USELESS PIECE OF CRAP CAR THINGS AND NOT THE EPIC WIN THAT IS GENERATIONS

sent an email to hasblo:

I wrote:dear Hasbro,

I have heard many rumors and speculations about a possible cancellation of the transformers generations line in the uk, some of which have included apparent emails from hasbro your selves. Please shed the light on this subject, as there are many, including myself, anxious transformer fans in the UK hoping that these rumors are just that.

Please give us all the final information on this subject

No reply yet, will update when they do.

ArmadaPrime wrote:sent an email to hasblo:

I wrote:dear Hasbro,

I have heard many rumors and speculations about a possible cancellation of the transformers generations line in the uk, some of which have included apparent emails from hasbro your selves. Please shed the light on this subject, as there are many, including myself, anxious transformer fans in the UK hoping that these rumors are just that.

Please give us all the final information on this subject

No reply yet, will update when they do.

You'll probably get the same email from Donna that we got but thanks for sending it. If several other people send them emails on this subject maybe they'll realise we aren't happy about the way they treat us. Honestly, if they were dealing crack instead of plastic crack we'd have been insulting their lineage and threatening their loved ones by now.

I got WFC Megatron and Darkmount in Smyths the other day. I take it these are Wave 2 figures. No sign of Soundwave, which is the main one im busting for.