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Date: Saturday, July 22nd 2017 10:25pm CDT
Categories: Event News,
Site Articles,
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Posted by: william-james88 |
Credit(s): John Warden from Hasbro
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Site owner Seibertron had some exclusive news from Hasbro head Transformers designer John Warden during the designer's final interview at SDCC2017. We got several definitive answers to questions several fans had, and we thank him greatly for that. Here is the full interview
Can you tell us about the other two Titans Return box sets which we have not seen yet?
Sure, as fans have noticed, the sets are centered around the four different powers/tech specs and only two of those powers are getting the boxset treatment. We will not be releasing the other remaining powers as box sets of the same kinds but there will be unique offerings that will allow fans to have a representation of the two remaining powers. It will be exciting news shared later so stay tuned (Editor's note: this is probably what the recent
Arcee and
Ultra Magnus leaks are about and would explain why they are a different format than what we have previously seen since the remaining powers would not be done in the same way as the boxsets)
Will there be other toys in the Slugslinger wave?
Yes but they will all be repackaged characters. I do not remember which characters are repackaged however Slugslinger is the only new character in that wave and the final new toy from the Titans Return line (Editor’s note: this might be a response to the frequent practice of retailers not ordering/stocking the final waves of figures as was the case with Combiner Wars)
While the Combiner Wars show got a lot of hits and downloads, the fan community still felt there was much to be desired. Can you tell us if there will be an improvement with the Titans Return show?
We are very excited to be working with a partner like Machinima. The Combiners Wars show turned out great. Machinima has some exciting news that they shared at the panel we just had like all the new voice actor talent. They're very excited to say that Peter Cullen is back and so is Judd Nelson and Wil Wheaton will be the voice of perceptor which is great. They will also be lengthening the episodes which is really really cool.
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Okay well I'm looking forward to it. Now speaking of supporting fiction, what is the plan for supporting fiction in Prime Wars and Power of the Primes? Will these core ideas of the toy line be supported in the IDW fiction?
Um, well I mean that's a very good question. We do have a great partnership with IDW and we share with them all our plans. They're able to bring to life those characters in very interesting ways so I think that yeah I don't know specifics but yeah the plan would be to work with IDW as much as possible.
Why release the 12 Primes as avatars instead of making toys of the Primes themselves?
Also a really good question. So the primes really in some cases are more like spirits, you know, it would be hard to imagine some of them in toy form aside for some like Vector Prime. Also, they are lesser known to casual fans. The Prime Wars line really seems to be paying off like doing A-list characters and also mixing in some more obscure characters like the Targetmaster Decepticons that only had the G1 toy before. With the Primes, that's a lot more difficult especially when scale is a factor since some would be really big it would be a challenge to make a big version of a great Prime. So to bring them to life in an ecosystem it's better to look at it in a small and unified collectible way and introduce them that way. That's how we came up with the decoy suits, it gives a chance for younger fans to have a collectible and it helps to bring these lesser known characters into a toyline.
Why not wait for this Prime evolution gimmick to release Power Master Prime?
That's an excellent question. The idea we have in Power of the Primes line is that they evolve up so he would have been a good fit. But in the year Titans Return we wanted to make sure we had a big version of Optimus Prime and there's only so many big cool versions of the character so as we were looking at the Titans Return ecosystem we weren't even thinking of that evolution system yet which only came to real form a year ago and by that time Power Master Prime was already finished.
Quick question on that on (Power of the Primes) Jazz, is he a fully new mold?
Yes he is all new.
Any plans for God bomber in the US?
God Bomber, there are no plans for God Bomber to come to the US at this time. All that is planned is that Magnus Prime in the Seige of Cybertron set.
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It appears that there are combiner ports on the Power of the Prime deluxe figures and on Starscream. What can you tell us about Combiners in Power of the Primes?
I will answer that with a very vague answer right now. So story-wise the Prime Masters had the powers of the gods and they can unlock certain powers. Now we wanted it so that these powers are not just up to kid's imaginations, the Prime Masters can literally unlock some gimmicks that are hidden in these toys as well. That is as much as we can say for now but we will reveal more at a later date for sure, fans just need to stay tuned.
I'm assuming that Hascon is a place where this will be further revealed?
That's right, Hascon, and Hascon fans will be the ones that will see more of the gimmicks hidden in the Power of the Primes line.
There were some Headmaster characters that were missing in the Titans Return line so will the Titan Master gimmick have a resurgence in the power of the Prime line where Headmaster Juniors could have toys of their own?
Not in Power of the Primes line I can say that flat out but in the future, not only were we thinking ahead when we did the Prime Wars trilogy but as we start to think about the future we actually have our course mapped all the way to 2021 which is very exciting. So when you look at Generations, the roadmap for the future is very bright and gimmicks like a Titan Master are fully engineered and there's no reason why we would not revisit that later and these are all characters we could eventually cover.
When you guys started Combiner Wars, was the road map to Power of the Primes there or not?
We started with Combiner Wars and we knew we wanted some sort of a sequel to it since we knew that Combiner Wars would one day end. When I started planning, I came to the table with all these characters we had not done yet. Headmasters, Fortress Maximus, Trypticon, so we decided it would just so much stuff that the higher ups decided to make it a Trilogy. And that made sense to us so it happened organically. So the idea of doing Power of the Primes was there in essence and we put a flag in the ground a long time ago knowing it would eventually lead to the Primes and the Power of the Prime (literally) since it's the most epic part of Transformers history.
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Anything with Omega Supreme or Scorponok which were also into fan vote since you know we like those guys?
Well the fan polls are really awesome for us because they let us engage with the fans and see what they're excited about. When we look to 2021 and all the possibilities we now have with the technology, absolutely. Characters like Omega Supreme and Scorponok are some of the most memorable characters in The Transformers universe and in the spirit of imagining things that are cool and giving them a new light they are totally on the table.
Now what about the fan favourite Dinobots, is there any possibility of G1 reissues or in the Generations line, other than Grimlock?
One thing great about San Diego Comic-Con is speaking to people not just die hard fans like you, but also any casual fan that could be walking by. We hear loud and clear last year that Rodimus Prime was the character people really wanted to see and now we have him. We also heard loud and could people really wanted those Dinobots so nothing to reveal yet but I can say that we always listen to fans.
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Has Hasbro unveiled anything in terms of exclusives for Hascon?
Nothing yet but stay tuned, there is definitely something. It's a very very cool something.
Is there anything else you might want to share with us any random thought let us know?
I don't know, I think it's just really exciting to be at an event like this because not only do you have a chance to meet fans but when you look at characters like the movie Masterpiece Optimus Prime, there was 20 year old kid and I saw a sparkle in this guy's eyes and he was thinking "that's a toy of a character I loves seeing as a kid" (when he would have been 10) and it's energizing to see the torch being passed, I think that's really what makes our franchise so cool. It's not just G1, it's not just Beast Wars, it's not just the movies, it's everything and we're all together it's one big Transformers family. It's very exciting.
Date: Thursday, July 20th 2017 2:18pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
Movie Related News,
Toy News,
Event News,
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Over at San Diego Comic Con 2017, brand team household names Ben Montano and John Warden were hosting the Hasbro Transformers panel, as Megatron keeps interjecting on screen with #StandWithMegatron messages as hacked by Soundwave. Presentation proper starts with Transformers: The Last Knight toys, followed by a presentation on Power of the Primes.
No full news was really revealed during the session, as most of what we learned was either already known or shown in the story from the breakfast event
here. Follow the links below to join the relevant threads for discussion, and stay tuned for visual support soon!
THE LAST KNIGHT
Mega 1-step turbo changer Dragonstorm: showed the Cyberfire gimmick on Turbo Changer line
Leader
Wave 2 - Leader Dragonstorm shown
Wave 1 - Megatron: design concepts and art shown for jet and robot mode's face gimmick
Voyager
Wave 3 - Nitro: was shown
Deluxe
Wave 4 - Cogman: design based on the Aston Martin used in the movie, made into a transtector - inside of the car actually seats two Titan Masters (Ginrai namedropped)
Wave 3 - Bumblebee: 2017 Camaro, details and proportions are incredible, design on transformation is intricate, and Takara Tomy were praised for their work on the toy.
Movie Masterpiece line
Actually a partnership between Hasbro and Takara Tomy, for global release.
MPM-4 Optimus Prime
MPM-3 Bumblebee
Generations: POWER OF THE PRIMES
Final chapter of the Prime Wars trilogy. Combiner Wars, Titans Return - now going as big as they can get: Transformers Gods. Fan poll (Megatron skit interrupting again) was mentioned, as a candidate in the poll to Optimus Primal (some very cool art shown, including some from the Covenant of Primus). Each Prime has an ability and an artefact, but faded becoming legend - until now.
Mysterious characters called Prime Masters are spark bearers, connecting to others to bestow godlike powers.
Prime Masters
Skullgrin shown, as spark of Liege Maximo. Each comes with a collectable card, 12 in total. Cards are part of the story. Each Prime Master hides in a Decoy Suit (5$ price point), who turn into weapons.
Legends
Beachcomber shown, can hold Prime Masters in seat.
Deluxe
Dreadwind & Blackwing combine into superjet Dreadwing
Jazz
Voyager
Starscream - also has 'secret powers', as seen in previous gallery post.
Leader
Rodimus Prime - able to evolve from Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime, as G1/ 1986 accurate as possible, Matrix can worn inside the chest, can be interchanged with other Leader sparks.
(Megatronus, Amalgamous Prime from Aligned Continuity both mentioned)
Prime Masters are new across the line play system: ride Legends, worn on chest by Deluxes, worn on arms by Voyagers, Matrix by Leaders.
More will be shown at Hascon, but some packaging mock-ups of art shown leading into the Machinima series part of the panel.
Machinima Titans Return
125bln views for Combiner Wars
First new character seen and shown on show will be Trypticon. Nothing new to show yet, but they did reiterate a sizzle reel/teaser trailer from the new cast, as announced
here, featuring Jason David Frank, Wil Wheaton, Michael Dorn, MatPat, Peter Cullen, Nolan North, Judd Nelson, Jason Marnocha, Frank Todaro and more!
Ten episodes confirmed, then interrupted by Megatron spoof commercial for Trypticon's Titan Master Crunch, with exclusive poster available during the convention.
Hall of Fame
Favourite TF Character finalists
-Blackarachnia
-Galvatron
-Cyclonus
Favourite TF Movie Character finalists
-Barricade
-Hound
-Optimus Prime
Toy of the Year 2017 finalists
-Titans Return Deluxe Triggerhappy
-Titans Return Titan Class Trypticon
-Titans Return Deluxe Topspin
Winners will be announced at Hascon.
SDCC 2017 Exclusives
Primitive Skateboarding Optimus Prime with Shreddicus Maximus
The Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime, plus official Western Star tire shard from movies (Megatron interrupts, seems happy to own a piece of Optimus Prime at least)
Q&A
Where is Titans Return Arcee? Hold tight, something might happen in Power of the Primes.
Will Masterpiece Dinobot see US release? Stay tuned.
Are we ever going to get a Bludgeon figure, in Decoy Suit style? Stay tuned.
Which is your favourite toy (kid question)? John: Cogman and Trypticon, I feed him every day. Ben: Leader Megatron.
Any plans for Decepticons in Masterpiece Movie Line? Great things in store, good reception of the line.
No plans for movie line exclusive repaints, like SDCC 2016 Dinobot set.
Any plans for classic Combiners, like Predaking, or IDW characters? Stay tuned, we know they're popular. No more plans for Nautica right now, we're aware of stories and interest.
What
is planned for that Power of the Primes Starscream mold? Many, many things in store.
Response to QA issues with Trypticon, and limited distribution of the Titans Return boxsets? May have been isolated incidents, but it has been reported and it is being looked into right now. Warden has been made to do the splits. Same is being done for latter, with possible reissues down the line, but nothing confirmed.
Date: Wednesday, July 19th 2017 12:55pm CDT
Categories: Event News,
Collectables
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When we posted about Hascon's ticket
packages, we had somehow glossed over something that may interested the Magic The Gathering crossover portion of the Transformers fandom: one of the three silver-bordered cards (not legal in tournament play) offered in the Super Fan package for MTG is indeed a Transformers card, alongside Dungeons & Dragons and NERF! The news comes to us via Seibertronian
Cyrano, who spotted it on
Twitter (actual source still missing, please do let us know if you find it!). No images are available yet.
Magic: the Gathering Super Fan ($600)
General admission, plus the following bonuses:
Two entries into Iconic Masters Advance Release events
Three HASCON-exclusive promotional cards featuring a mashup of Magic: the Gathering and three HASBRO brands. The cards will be brand-new, silver-bordered cards.
One entry to the Magic: the Gathering 25th Anniversary party, featuring Ixalan preview cards
Goodie Bag including six booster packs, Ultra Pro merchandise, HASCON merchandise, and more
Entry to one VIP-only autograph session with Mark Rosewater, Aleksi Briclot, Tyler Jacobson and more
Access to VIP Lounge with comfy chairs, charging stations, light snacks, water and more
Reserved seat for the Magic: the Gathering 25th Anniversary panel
Access to special VIP early lineup for panels
A guaranteed reserved Main Panel Seat
Date: Friday, July 14th 2017 5:44pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: WreckerJack |
Credit(s): Hasbro.com
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Hasbro is now offering a
discount for those who use the promo code FANMILY when purchasing a ticket. It will be for 20$ off an adult ticket or 10$ off a youth ticket. This offer starts now and lasts until 7/23 unless it sells out early.
If you are thinking of going to Hascon, why not have a look at the
full event scedule to check out all the panels?
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Date: Monday, July 10th 2017 3:02pm CDT
Categories: Site News,
Movie Related News,
Toy News,
Event News,
Contests
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It's that time again to make your voice heard in the Transformers Hall of Fame vote for 2017! Hasbro is asking fans to help nominate inductees into the Transformers Hall of Fame within three categories. The categories are:
Click on each of the three links above to cast your nominations from our lists.
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As you know, no characters who have already been inducted within the 'Favorite Character' category will be considered for nomination. In a fun twist this year, in celebration of the release of Transformers: The Last Knight and the 10 year anniversary of the film franchise, any character that appears in the films is eligible for nomination in the 'Favorite Movie Character' category regardless of their nomination or induction previously (if Megatron can win for G1 and Beast Wars, it is only fair!). A list of inducted characters can be found at the bottom of this post.
The new category '2017 Transformers Toy of the Year' is being introduced to provide fans an opportunity to share their passion for the figures that have been the heartbeat of the brand for over 30 years. This new category is meant to celebrate the new product within the calendar year and the ongoing efforts of the Hasbro Transformers team to fulfill the desires of our many fans around the world with innovative and exciting toys. All nominations for this category must be toys newly released by Hasbro in 2017 and can include figures that are yet to hit shelves in the calendar year, but have been announced.
Participate in EACH poll so that we can determine the characters Seibertron.com's citizens wants considered for each category of the Transformers Hall of Fame. We'll share the Top 3 nominees for each category (nine nominees total) including the number of votes with Hasbro by 5pm on Sunday July 16th.
We will rank all of your polling results list in order of who received the most votes for each category. All polling result lists will be combined together, each Transformers fansite outlet getting an equal voice. Hasbro will use the combined values to generate the final ballot of three choices for each category. Details will follow regarding the official voting process in the coming weeks.
Winners of the final polling will be announced at HASCON, the official Hasbro Fanmily Event (September 8-10th in Providence, RI), during the Transformers Hall of Fame Dinner Event on Friday the 8th!
As a reminder, below are the characters and people who have already been inducted into the Hall of Fame. If you see a notable character missing from one of our lists, please let us know so that we might consider adding it.
Fictional Character Inductees:
- Arcee* (Class of 2014)
- Bumblebee (Class of 2010)
- Dinobot* (Class of 2010)
- Grimlock (Class of 2012)
- Ironhide (Class of 2011)
- Jazz (Class of 2012)
- Megatron (Class of 2010)
- Megatron – Beast Wars* (Class of 2013)
- Optimus Prime (Class of 2010)
- Predaking (Class of 2015)
- Prowl (Class of 2015)
- Ratchet (Class of 2011)
- Rodimus* (Class of 2014)
- Shockwave (Class of 2012)
- Soundwave (Class of 2011)
- Starscream (Class of 2010)
- Ultra Magnus* (Class of 2013)
- Waspinator* (Class of 2011)
- Wheeljack* (Class of 2012)
- Optimus Primal (Class of 2016)
- Cosmos (Class of 2016)
*indicates fan-voted inductee
Human Inductees:
- Michael Bay (Class of 2011)
- Bob Budiansky (Class of 2010)
- Stan Bush (Class of 2014)
- Peter Cullen (Class of 2010)
- Vince DiCola (Class of 2015)
- Simon Furman (Class of 2012)
- Yoke Hideaki (Class of 2010)
- Chris Latta (Class of 2012)
- Kojin Ohno (Class of 2010)
- Steven Spielberg (Class of 2011)
- Frank Welker (Class of 2015)
- Weird Al Yankovic (Class of 2016)
- David Kaye (Class of 2016)
- Judd Nelson (Class of 2016)
Date: Friday, July 7th 2017 2:47pm CDT
Categories: Event News,
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Company News
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Our contacts over at Hasbro have sent along a new
summary of all the events and panels Hascon, the upcoming, exclusively Hasbro, convention, will feature. It's filled with all sorts of fun opportunities for the fans of all Hasbro properties, from G.I.Joe, to My Little Pony, and of course our beloved Transformers. Check out the full list below!
TRANSFORMERS
Immerse yourself in the world of Transformers where things are “More than Meets the Eye”! We take you behind-the-scenes through the latest entertainment from movies to animation to comics, and have fun with the latest toys, hearing from the designers themselves how they bring this amazing brand to life!
Ready to roll out? Highlights and hands-on experiences include:
Get up close to an epic collection of Transformers movie props
Meet and get your picture with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee costume characters
Photo Ops featuring statues of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sqweeks, and more
Photo Ops with Camaro Bumblebee and the IMSA/NASCAR TRANSFORMERS: The Last Knight racing car
Hands-on play with the latest Transformers toys, plus previews of 2018 action figures and toys
historical products from the Hasbro Vault
Designer Archives featuring prototypes and imagery of never-before released toys
Plus, enjoy Transformers panels and VIP/add-on experiences, including:
· TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT in the Making - the making of Transformers: The Last Knight with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and special guests
· More than Meets the Eye – get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Transformers toy line
· PETER AND FRANK SOUND OFF: The Voices of Optimus Prime & Megatron!
· IDW - Transformers Comics: How Artists and Writers Bring Stories to Life
· THE PRIME WARS TRILOGY: See the story come to life!
· TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame Dinner (add-on or VIP ticket purchase required)
· TRANSFORMERS: The Last Night Movie Event (add-on or VIP ticket purchase required)
MY LITTLE PONY
Welcome everypony! Discover the magic of friendship with a behind-the-scenes look at the latest pony adventures in entertainment (can you say NEW MOVIE? Oh yeah!), character meet-and-greets, a ponification experience and much more! Highlights include:
· Meet and mingle with the Mane 6 and Spike costumed characters
· Photo-ops with life-size movie ponies and scenes from My Little Pony: The Movie
· Get ponified like your favorite character at the Ponification Station
· Explore Equestria and take snaps, selfies, and pony pics
· Play the most ponyriffic My Little Pony apps and games
· Get a sneak peek of the latest MLP toys, along with rare treasures from the Hasbro Vault
· Visit Pinkie Pie’s Sugarcube Corner, an exclusive MLP-themed café
Plus, enjoy these My Little Pony panels and VIP/add-on experiences, including:
· The Making of My Little Pony: The Movie featuring Meghan McCarthy
· The Voices of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
· First Look at My Little Pony Season 8
· My Little Pony Designer Q&A
· My Little Pony Mane Event: Hall of Our FANmily Dinner (add-on or VIP ticket purchase required)
· My Little Pony: The Movie Sneak Peek (add-on or VIP ticket purchase required)
NERF
Nerf Nation unite! Get ready for an awesome hands-on intense, most action-packed, and most definitely “Nerf-tastic” weekend ever created. This is how we play!
Look for these hands-on activities, and more:
· Nerf Arena: The ultimate Nerf action in the inflatable Nerf arena
· Demo the latest in Nerf Modulus Build-a-Blaster and Nerf Nitro along with lots of Nerf blasters in the test area
· Demo Dude Perfect Smash football and Flying Disc Golf
· Photo-Ops with life-size Nerf Modulus package and Nerf Nitro car
· Go behind the blaster as we peak inside to see how they work
· Visit the Nerf Rival test area (ages 14 and over)
Plus awesome panels and add-on experiences:
· Selfies with Dude Perfect
· Dude Perfect: Best Friends, a Panda, and Nerf: Join the dudes from Dude Perfect as they talk about their awesome collaboration with Nerf and show off the brand new Nerf Dude Perfect Signature Bow
· Building Nerf – How the World’s Best Blasters Come to Life
· Add-on purchase required: Hang with Dude Perfect - Meet the dudes of Dude Perfect, enjoy some of the Dudes’ favorite snacks, snap a selfie, and receive an autographed Nerf Dude Perfect Football
MAGIC: THE GATHERING
Immerse yourself in a MAGIC-filled weekend with tournaments galore, demos for those new to the game, and an array of life-size experiences:
Hands-on demos to with Wizards of the Coast staff to teach you the basics of Magic and highlight some of new cards and features of the latest sets
Roaming costumed MAGIC: THE GATHERING characters for memorable photo ops
Photo ops with mind-blowing MAGIC: THE GATHERING 3-D sculpts
Plus these in-depth panels:
Magic: The Gathering - 25th Anniversary Show: Join us as we celebrate Magic’s past and present and reveal exciting announcements for our future!
Blogatog Live! Join Magic: The Gathering's Head Designer, Mark Rosewater, for a full hour of Q&A on all things Magic!
Magic: The Gathering Improv Show: Looking for some fun and maybe a few laughs? Watch as Wizards of the Coast's very own improv artists and their buddies embarrass themselves for the enjoyment of our fans!
Live Art with Aleksi Briclot: Join Aleksi, the illustrator of Magic: The Gathering's original five Lorwyn Planeswalkers, as he does a live painting of Chandra Nalaar
Magic: The Gathering - Building the Worlds Best in Fantasy Gaming: Join creative directors from Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering as they pull back the curtain on building some of the most iconic worlds in fantasy gaming
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Grab your swords and spellbooks and get ready for an epic adventure! Dungeons & Dragons at HASCON offers everything you need to join the party and create stories you’ll be sharing for a lifetime. Experiences include:
· Join Dungeon Master extraordinaire Matthew Mercer as he leads a party of celebrity players through a fun-filled live D&D game on the HASCON main stage
· Play through Tomb of Annihilation, our newest D&D adventure, at the D&D tabletop play area
· Collect all the D&D loot, including the HASCON exclusive My Little Pony themed D&D Dice Tin
· Meet our goblins in the Jungles of Chult at the D&D experience on the HASCON main floor
GI JOE
Yo Joe! Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the launch of the Real American Hero story with a fantastic selection of brand experiences that pays tribute to this epic fantasy and toy line!
Soak in a collection of G.I. Joe movie props including Firefly’s motorcycle, costumes, and more
Photo-Ops with life-size versions of the 1982 Snake Eyes blister card and 1964 G.I. Joe Action Soldier box!
Treasures from the Hasbro Vault features rare products and artifacts from the 1982-1994 product line,
Enjoy selections from our amazing collection of original G.I. Joe packaging
Plus, enjoy these G.I. Joe panels and VIP/add-on experiences, including:
· Creating the World of G.I. Joe Characters - hear the stories straight from G.I. Joe Legends who created the characters that launched and evolved the story and toys
· Creating the World of G.I. Joe Vehicles & Playsets – hear the stories straight from G.I. Joe Legends who created this epic lineup from 1982-1994
· G.I. Joe Legends Dinner: Join co-emcees and G.I. Joe authors Derryl DePriest and Dan Klingensmith for an intimate and entertaining evening event featuring one of the greatest gatherings of G.I. Joe Legends ever assembled! (add-on or VIP ticket purchase required)
STAR WARS
The force is with us! Come celebrate 40 years of Star War memories, and make some new ones with activities including:
Photo ops with the Emperor’s Throne, Yoda, and Stormtrooper statues
Pose like a real action figure and get your picture in with three different life-size action figure backer cards
Feast your eyes on 40 years of iconic Star Wars product
Highlights of the current product line with a preview of the epic Last Jedi 2018 line-up
Take part in the world's largest lightsaber built, sponsored by Blade Builders
Hang out in the screening area & lounge to watch Forces of Destiny episodes, Episode 8 trailer, designer desks and other content
From a galaxy far, far away, we have some fan-tastic panels, including:
· Star Wars: 40 Years of Play: Star Wars team members, veterans and newcomers alike will discuss their favorite products, hidden history and even the line’s origins at Kenner in 1977
· Behind the Black Series: Design Director Steve Evans and the talented team behind The Black Series gives a behind-the-scenes look at development of the line, never-before-seen details and other great surprises
· Star Wars - Forces of Destiny: Join the team as they take you behind the scenes and dive into the creative process of developing the exciting new Star Wars Force of Destiny line
· A Chat with Chewbacca Mom Candace Payne, along with a chance to get her autograph
MARVEL
Love the ever-growing Marvel Universe of super-heroes? Tingle your Spidey-senses with these amazing experiences:
Super-heroic photo ops featuring life-sized Thor packaging and the Enormous Hulkbuster statue photo-op
See how toys are made and get a sneak peek into the production process, presented by the Hasbro Model Shop
Meet the designers and marketers behind the Marvel line-up
Experience the current line of exciting figures and role play, with sneak peaks into what’s coming in 2018
Plus take in super-hero sized panels, including:
Panel with Marvel legend Stan Lee
How Marvel Toys are Made: Come learn how Hasbro brings Marvel entertainment to life in toys with a peek behind the curtain of the creative process
Spotlight on James Gunn: Moderated discussion with James Gunn, writer and director of the Guardians of the Galaxy film franchise
Marvel Legends: The Hasbro and Marvel product experts will discuss Hasbro’s ever popular line, with a sneak peek of upcoming, never before seen Marvel action figures
PLAY-DOH
Open a can of creativity with an array of experiences to inspire your inner maker:
· Hands-on play with Play-Doh Touch - build and scan your own creation
· bring your ideas to life in the Play-Doh Test Kitchen
· Meet a Doh-Doh costume character and photo op Make memories with Giant Play-Doh can photo op
· Doh-Doh lifesize statue photo op
· Create a masterpiece and add your design to the DohVinci art wall
Date: Sunday, July 2nd 2017 6:41pm CDT
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After the big name guest reveals shown in the previous
press release, plus a couple of VIP ticket events to be taking place at HasCon this 8th to 10th September, 2017, in Rhode Island, we also have from the official site, the full list of panels available to all attendees, regardless of package! Ones that might interest Transformers fans are the following:
IDW – Transformers Comics: How artists and writers bring stories to life
From Unicron to Megatron – Explore the villains of Transformers
More Then Meets The Eye (hosted by Transformers Brand Team) (note: not the comics)
Transformers: The Last Knight in the making
Peter and Frank sound off: The voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron
Peter Cullen and Frank Welker – Autograph Session
The Prime Wars Trilogy: See the story come to life (Machinima)
The full list, with descriptions and all the events actually happening at the gathering, can be easily found on their website
here, and copied as images from the full PDF below!
Date: Friday, June 30th 2017 1:16pm CDT
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Hascon has sent us news that Stan Bush, famous for the song "Touch" will be attending Hascon 2017! Mr. Bush will also be joined by James Gunn, who wrote and directed the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. You can check out the full press release below, and don't forget to order your
Tickets!
Hasbro Rolls Out All-Star Lineup for First-Ever HASCON FANmily™ Event Sept 8 – 10
Just Announced: Panels, Meet & Greets and Autograph Sessions with Entertainment Icons James Gunn, Stan Bush and Special Performance from Multi-Platinum
Singer-Songwriter Daya to join already announced line up of Stan Lee, Dude Perfect,
Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Peter Cullen and Frank Welker.
New Ticket VIP Packages available offering exclusive access and opportunities
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – June 30, 2017 – Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, unveiled additional programming details and VIP ticket packages for the first-ever HASCON FANmily event. Happening September 8 – 10, 2017 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, HASCON will bring Hasbro’s most iconic brands to life.
Joining the previously announced all-star line-up is James Gunn (writer and director, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 1 and 2) and musician Stan Bush (singer, “The Touch” from TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE). HASCON will also feature a headlining performance and meet and greet from Multi-Platinum GRAMMY® Award-Winning singer-songwriter Daya and an interactive sing-along with Sesame Street’s beloved Muppets Elmo and Abby Cadabby.
Previously announced talent includes appearances by DUDE PERFECT, Stan Lee (Marvel Comics Legend), Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (Producer of all the TRANSFORMERS films, as well as G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra and G.I. JOE: Retaliation); Peter Cullen and Frank Welker (original TRANSFORMERS voice talent); Andrea Libman and Cathy Weseluck (voice talent of MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC and MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE); and “Chewbacca Mom,” Candace Payne.
This unique event will bring Hasbro’s most iconic brands to life like never before, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY and G.I. JOE and exceptional partner brands such as BEYBLADE, DREAMWORKS TROLLS and SESAME STREET. Fans will get a peek behind the Hasbro curtain during the three days filled with exciting first-look previews and panels from Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series, including Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC as seen on Hasbro’s joint-venture television network Discovery Family.
In addition, there will be activities inspired by several iconic Disney properties, including Disney Princess, Frozen, Elena of Avalor, Moana and Descendants 2, as well as Star Wars and Marvel’s Avengers, Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy. From movie props and costumes on display, to hands-on fun through art tutorials and more, these areas will be can’t-miss destinations during the show.
IDW Publishing’s Artist Alley will feature appearances from some of the industry’s most recognized comic illustrators, artists, and designers plus unique HASCON merchandise available for purchase. Ultra PRO, the leading brand of accessories for tabletop gaming, sports memorabilia and pop culture collectibles is the supporting provider of Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons activities, providing HASCON guests exclusive access to custom Magic: The Gathering event prizes and HASCON exclusive playmats, plush dice, deck boxes and learn-to-play participation gifts.
General Admission ticket holders will be treated to an exciting array of activities including: interactive brand experiences, panel discussions, meet and greets, musical guest performances, cosplay activities, a Hasbro passport tour and scavenger hunt, larger-than-life Hasbro games, a HASCON commemorative program and an opportunity to audition for Hasbro television commercials.
Just unveiled HASCON VIP packages will offer fans access to all General Admission activities, as well as special VIP 1 hour early access to the show floor to shop for a chance to buy HASCON exclusive product from My Little Pony, Transformers, Dungeons and Dragons as well as multi-convention exclusives from Star Wars, Marvel and Magic The Gathering.* VIP’s will also receive a Hasbro goodie bag, access to the VIP lounge and an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Hasbro headquarters, in addition to one of the following exclusive events:
· TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame Dinner – Friday 6:30 pm
Be part of the first ever HASCON Transformers Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony with a surprise guest. Enjoy a sit-down dinner and experience an exclusive live performance from Stan Bush, a welcome with Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, and a sneak preview of select 2018 Transformers toys shared by the Transformers design and brand teams.
· My Little Pony Mane Event: Hall of Our FANmily Dinner – Friday 6:30 pm
Enter the world of Equestria at the first-ever My Little Pony HOOF (Hall of Our FANmily) Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The HOOF inductees will include special guests and surprise honorees who have left their hoofprint on the brand.
· G.I. Joe Legends Dinner – Friday 6:30 pm
Join co-emcees and G.I. Joe authors Derryl DePriest and Dan Klingensmith for an intimate and entertaining evening event featuring one of the greatest gatherings of G.I. Joe Legends ever assembled! As we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the launch of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line, enjoy a sit-down dinner, meet and mingle with Legends and listen to them discuss their experiences on G.I. Joe.
· Stories with Stan – Saturday 11:30 am
This is your chance to sit down with Stan Lee, a true comic book legend! As one of this generation’s greatest storytellers, Stan will share his tales to astonish about the creation of pop culture icons including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, the X-Men and many more – EXCELSIOR! Stories with Stan attendees are guaranteed to receive a pre-signed autograph poster from Stan Lee commemorating his HASCON visit and a surprise gift. Lunch will be served.
· Transformers: The Last Knight Movie Event
Join celebrities and producers, including Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Brian Goldner, from Transformers: The Last Knight to celebrate the home entertainment release and view special Bonus Footage. Enjoy light refreshments and a special video message from a surprise celebrity.
· My Little Pony: The Movie Sneak Peek – Saturday 6:15 pm
Be one of the first to catch a sneak peek of the upcoming My Little Pony: The Movie. Listen to film discussions with Head Storyteller Megan McCarthy and participate in a Q&A session with surprise celebrity talent, enjoy light refreshments, and enter a raffle for a chance to win My Little Pony merchandise.
General Admission ticketholders can also purchase special access to select HASCON VIP events as “ticket add-ons” through the HASCON website. These “add ons” include the above events as well as a special meet and greet with the Dudes, which includes an exclusive sneak peek of the Dude Perfect signature Bow video before it’s revealed, an autographed NERF Dude Perfect football, selfies and more!
To purchase General Admission and VIP tickets, view complete package details and stay up to date on all the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit
http://hascon.hasbro.com
The inaugural HASCON FANmily™ event is presented in part by IDW Publishing, Ultra PRO and Discovery Family.
STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
© Hiro Morita, BBBProject, TV TOKYO. © 2017 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past six years. Learn more at
www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
© 2017 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*Limited quantities available on HasbroToyShop.com after HASCON
Date: Thursday, June 29th 2017 1:40pm CDT
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Transformer's Bumblebee, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head March into Bristol, Rhode Island's Fourth of July Parade
The Iconic Hasbro Characters Make Appearance Ahead of September's HASCON Event
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – June 29, 2017 – Hasbro, Inc. announced today, fan favorite Transformers' character Bumblebee and classic couple Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head will take part in the Bristol, Rhode Island's annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade is part of the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the United States, first established in 1785.
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Hasbro's participation in the parade is just the beginning of a very exciting year for the company, leading up to the first ever Hascon, happening September 8 – 10, 2017 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, HASCON will bring Hasbro's most iconic brands to life with interactive brand experiences, panel discussions, meet and greets, musical guest performances, cosplay activities, a Hasbro passport tour and scavenger hunt, larger-than-life Hasbro games, a HASCON commemorative program and an opportunity to audition for Hasbro television commercials.
To purchase General Admission and VIP tickets, view complete package details and stay up to date on all the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit
http://hascon.hasbro.com
Commemorating its 232nd consecutive year, Bristol, Rhode Island's Fourth of July annual celebration, "The Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade," is viewed by over 200,000 people from Rhode Island and around the world. The long lasting celebrations, which officially begin on June 14, give Bristol its nickname, "America's most patriotic town." More details on the parade can be found here:
http://fourthofjulybristolri.com/parade/
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past six years. Learn more at
http://www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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Date: Tuesday, June 13th 2017 12:52pm CDT
Category: Event News
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A deal breaker for many fans was the strict autograph policy said to be enforced at Hascon, where you could only autograph merchandise bought at the show.
Hasbro has since changed that to include anything official. So those who want Peter Cullen to autograph the G1 Optimus Prime they had as a kid of some old Transformers VHS covers you still treasure will be able to.
Here is the updated policy:
Our autograph policy has been updated: HASCON Guests will sign your HASCON Program Guide and only officially licensed DVDs, comics, toys and other collectibles, but they will not sign bootleg merchandise. Please bring only one item to be signed during each autograph session and understand that the HASCON Guests may or may not pose for photographs with the fans. For more information please visit our FAQ's here:
Hasbro HASCON 2017
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