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Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:02 pm
by El Duque
The Hunt Begins in 2013 as OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS Face an Unprecedented New Foe in the TRANSFORMERS PRIME Animated Series and Beyond



In a packed room filled with TRANSFORMERS fans, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) officially unveiled details about TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS during a special panel at New York Comic Con on Thursday. BEAST HUNTERS will be the touchstone for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment in 2013 driven by the award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET) and is seen by kids and fans in over 170 countries around the world.

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The Voyager scale PREDAKING action figure seen here in 'beast' mode is part of the new TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS toy line available in the spring of 2013. Hasbro unveiled TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS, including new entertainment and toys, at New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 11. (Photo: Business Wire)

The beasts, comprised of a new TRANSFORMERS faction called the PREDACONS, are led by one of the most imposing and powerful characters in the TRANSFORMERS world - PREDAKING. At New York Comic Con, in addition to giving fans a sneak peek at PREDAKING in the animated series, Hasbro discussed how BEAST HUNTERS will be the driving force behind its product line including toys as well as an extensive licensing program.

"In recent years, TRANSFORMERS fans have seen the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS," said Aaron Archer, Vice President of TRANSFORMERS Brand Creative and Design. "The PREDACON faction, made up of menacing beasts that convert in ways mankind has never seen, have now joined the DECEPTICONS to take down the AUTOBOTS. We're looking forward to exploring this new dynamic in the animation, action figures, KRE-O building sets, publishing and more."

As a special early look for fans, Hasbro also unveiled select new toys from the BEAST HUNTERS line that will launch in the spring of 2013 including new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets and TRANSFORMERS PRIME action figures. Both toy lines will be driven by the BEAST HUNTERS theme bringing the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS - and now the PREDACONS - to life in toy form and will be reflective of the compelling and visually stunning aesthetic of the TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series.

"BEAST HUNTERS is an exciting new direction for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment and the introduction of the PREDACON faction is a pivotal moment for OPTIMUS PRIME and the heroic AUTOBOTS, impacting the world of TRANSFORMERS which will never be the same," said Jay Duke, Global TRANSFORMERS Brand Vice President at Hasbro. "Kids and fans will be amazed by how Hasbro will bring this story and the 'beasts' to life across the brand's major entertainment platforms in 2013."

To see the TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS brand trailer fans were treated to at New York Comic Con, visit the TRANSFORMERS Youtube channel at http://www.Youtube.com/Transformers. Fans can also keep up with the latest news from the TRANSFORMERS brand on the official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Transformers.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative, well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens."Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About The Hub

THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches more than 70 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:08 pm
by dillotron
looks amazing! :D

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:11 pm
by Mindmaster
...and the Predacons are still a Decepticon subgroup.

I'm both relieved and disappointed. Huh. >:oP

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:21 pm
by SKYWARPED_128
So...same universe, but different villains?

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:23 pm
by MGrotusque
And suddenly Prime will be cancelled and this new story line will never see the light of day nor the figures.

And i'm wondering will there be new Autobots to counter this Predacon menace? I'm getting quite bored of the same 6 Autobots. Very bored.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:37 pm
by Mindmaster
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:So...same universe, but different villains?


More along the lines of "Same universe and villains, but with new villains as well". Think Unicron's first big reveal in the Unicron Trilogy.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:40 pm
by Gauntlet101010
I'm not too into the Prime toyline, but this looks SICK!

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:50 pm
by Optimus-Pie1
" I don't know about you but i've always wanted to slay the dragon."


-Angel.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:57 pm
by dillotron
monstergrotusque wrote:And suddenly Prime will be cancelled and this new story line will never see the light of day nor the figures.

And i'm wondering will there be new Autobots to counter this Predacon menace? I'm getting quite bored of the same 6 Autobots. Very bored.


you do have a point about the autobots. big convoy anyone? :D

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:00 pm
by Optimus-Pie1
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I'm not too into the Prime toyline, but this looks SICK!



Sick as in Kick ass!

or sick as in BLURRRRRGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:04 pm
by RazorSlash92
Yep.
All my money.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:18 pm
by TimothyR
monstergrotusque wrote:And suddenly Prime will be cancelled and this new story line will never see the light of day nor the figures.

And i'm wondering will there be new Autobots to counter this Predacon menace? I'm getting quite bored of the same 6 Autobots. Very bored.


nope.. from the looks of the toys.. they're just going to weaponize and change their colors a bit.

of course.. no new molds.. i was really hoping we'd get a deluxe smokescreen ... or at THE VERY LEAST get voyager breakdown, unicron, and the flying vehicon.. bbbut OF COURSE NOT.

they really know how to kill a toyline dead in its tracks... dotm, now prime.. way to go hasbro.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:33 pm
by Galvatron X
Oh, man. I am so AMPED for this now!

What a total 90-degree turn this is for TF: Prime. Love it!

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:05 pm
by Manterax Prime
Oh god, I hope that isn't the official Leader version of Predaking. If it is, WAY TO F U C K THINGS UP AGAIN HASBLOW!!! From awesome leader to crap weaponizer. That best be the voyager.

EDIT: Just read it was the voyager that was pictured. Thank god.

Still, I don't want to see the leader version turn into crap before it's released.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:58 pm
by Micronautsdeep
As I try to slow my addiction, they keep coming out with cool stuff...... :sad:

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:06 pm
by PrymeStriker
Micronautsdeep wrote:As I try to slow my addiction, they keep coming out with cool stuff...... :sad:


This. So much. :-(

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:08 pm
by Solrac333
Let me guess, the beats front legs will become the bot's arms and the hind legs will be the bot's legs.

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:26 pm
by Micronautsdeep
They keep getting us with this same/similar transformation..... :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:26 pm
by Micronautsdeep
omega666 wrote:Let me guess, the beats front legs will become the bot's arms and the hind legs will be the bot's legs.



TRUE!!!! LOL

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:39 pm
by Mkall
Micronautsdeep wrote:
omega666 wrote:Let me guess, the beats front legs will become the bot's arms and the hind legs will be the bot's legs.



TRUE!!!! LOL

And how's that different from a vehicle Transformer where the hood forms the chest and the rear section forms the legs?

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:53 pm
by triKlops
this is a pretty intriguing direction for them to take
the Predaking looks pretty sweet as well
looks like i have a few more things to save up for

TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:55 pm
by Rated X
Cool dragon. Such a shame it has to be TF Prime and will probally have a cartoonish robot head. As far as the storyline, all I see is a cross between beast wars and the cybertron series. How long do you think it will be before the Autobots get some allies from another planet ? Most likeley the Maximals.

Re: TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:01 pm
by PrymeStriker
Rated X wrote:Cool dragon. Such a shame it has to be TF Prime and will probally have a cartoonish robot head. As far as the storyline, all I see is a cross between beast wars and the cybertron series. How long do you think it will be before the Autobots get some allies from another planet ? Most likeley the Maximals.


Or the Dinobots:

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Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:25 pm
by Sabrblade
Tis a shame David Kaye appears to be uninvolved with this. :-(

Re: Hasbro, Inc. : Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:11 pm
by thedriod
Am i the only one that see what looks like a third mode for it in its right side limbs with unique parts. the peg on hind right and shoulder of front right leg?