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Transformers Prime heading overseas to UK, Spain, Scandinavian Countries and Mid East, Summer 2011

Date: Monday, December 13th 2010 3:45pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Press Releases, Company News
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Turner Kids’ Services throughout the U.K., Spain, Scandinavian Countries And the Middle East to Carry the Popular Series starting in summer 2011

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), and Turner Broadcasting, EMEA, have agreed to a programming deal covering four key properties including Transformers Prime, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, Pound Puppies and My Little Pony. Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis and Turner Broadcasting’s Chief Content Officer Michael Carrington made the announcement today.

“The strong reception around the world for our branded shows underscores our team’s success in developing content that resonates with audiences internationally. We are thrilled to be working with Turner to make our shows available to audiences throughout these key territories.”
The agreement, which runs throughout the U.K., Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Middle East, will start in summer 2011. Turner Broadcasting will carry episodes of the four popular animated series on its Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito kids’ services. Additionally, they will appear on Turner’s Cartoon Network Arabic in the Middle East and Boing in Spain.

Michael Carrington, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Hasbro on this exciting deal which brings a raft of new content to our network in a number of key markets. These shows are fantastic legacy brands which have been brought to life for new audiences and they are a welcome addition to our channel line-up.”

“Turner’s strong suite of channels will be an ideal home for our new animated series in Europe —all re-invented, re-imagined and re-ignited from our stable of well-known brands,” Davis said. “The strong reception around the world for our branded shows underscores our team’s success in developing content that resonates with audiences internationally. We are thrilled to be working with Turner to make our shows available to audiences throughout these key territories.”

About Turner Broadcasting System Europe:

Turner Broadcasting delivers some of the world’s most successful and well-known news and entertainment brands – CNN, Cartoon Network, CN Too, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM (Turner Classic Movies), and Adult Swim. The company now broadcasts 21 entertainment channels in 17 languages across approximately 100 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. With a rich history of innovation, Turner Broadcasting is continuing to push the boundaries of media being at the forefront of development with its brands via the web, VOD, DVD, gaming, mobile, merchandising, publishing and emerging platforms.

About Hasbro Studios:

Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based production division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). The studio develops and produces shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and GI JOE; delivers new branded content; and produces programs from top third-party content creators. Many of these shows will run on The Hub, a television network for children and their families that was re-branded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets. The Hub is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK).

Hasbro clarifies continuity of Transformers Prime, WFC, Exodus

Date: Thursday, December 9th 2010 11:03pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Toy News, Company News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): Hasbro

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We received the following message from Hasbro yesterday morning which addressed conflicting reports about the continuity of Transformers Prime, War for Cybertron, and Exodus. According to Hasbro, all 3 are part of the same continuity despite several conflicts from the Transformers Prime episodes.

Hasbro wrote:---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Subject: From Hasbro's Transformers brand


Hello,

A question was recently posed to Hasbro’s UK office asking if the Transformers Prime television series and the Transformers War for Cybertron video game were in a connected continuity. Unfortunately the wrong answer was delivered and that answer has made its way to the fan community. The TRANSFORMERS brand team would like to confirm that Transformers War for Cybertron video game, Transformers Exodus novel, and the Transformers Prime television show are in the same aligned continuity. Hasbro is creating a single continuity to tell the bulk of our TRANSFORMERS stories going forward.

Please look for further details about the continuity plan and new projects over the next year.

Sincerely,
Joe Moscone
on behalf of Hasbro, Inc.

The Hub Presents Holiday Lineup, including Transformers Prime and G.I. Joe Renegades marathons

Date: Tuesday, November 30th 2010 11:39am CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): The Hub

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2010

THE HUB PRESENTS HOLIDAY LINEUP FULL OF FAMILY-FAVORITE

PROGRAMS INCLUDING TWO-PART PREMIERE

OF ‘R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES’

Holiday Programming Includes: Hub Presentations of “The Christmas Toy” and “Atomic Betty: NO-L 9”; Hub Family Movie Night Films “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “The Muppets Take Manhattan” “Good Boy!” and “Larger Than Life”;
Week of Holiday-Themed Series




Los Angeles, CA – The Hub, a cable TV network for kids and their families, will bring viewers a special lineup of holiday programming that the entire family can enjoy Monday, December 20 – Friday, December 31. The schedule also includes a weekend of holiday-themed festivities highlighted by the world premiere of the new Hub Original Series “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series,” Saturday, December 25 (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET).

The Hub, which rebranded from Discovery Kids on 10-10-10, is a joint venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., and is available to 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households.

The Hub begins its yuletide cheer December 20, with a series of holiday-themed episodes of its regular animated and live-action series, including “The Twisted Whiskers Show,” “Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show,” “Family Ties,” “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Atomic Betty.” Each show brings viewers closer to the Hub holiday weekend featuring family-friendly shows kids and their parents will want to watch together.

The week culminates with a three-day holiday weekend of programming that includes two new episodes of “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series,” from the best-selling author and master of scary tales, R.L. Stine.

Highlights of The Hub holiday schedule follow:

· Hub Special Presentation: “The Christmas Toy” (Friday, December 24, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET; encore presentation: Saturday, December 25, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET) Celebrate the magic of the season in this one-hour, Jim Henson Christmas special where the toys in the playroom magically come to life when people are not around.

· Hub Special Presentation: “Atomic Betty: NO-L 9” (Friday, December 24, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 11 a.m. – noon ET) Atomic Betty (Tajj Isen) has to stop Maximus from turning singing planets from a forgotten constellation into ornaments for his Christmas tree.

· A special Hub holiday-themed episode of “Hubworld” (Friday, December 24, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET) The Hub presents a special holiday-themed episode of the weekly, live-action pop culture magazine show “Hubworld,” that infuses what's happening in the life of everyday kids with what's happening on The Hub. Actor-magician Justin Willman hosts.

· A special holiday-themed episode of “Family Game Night” (Friday, December 24, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) The Hub presents a special holiday-themed episode of the new live-action series “Family Game Night,” featuring your favorite Hasbro board games that become larger-than-life experiences where families compete for cash and prizes!

· Hub Family Movie Night: “Muppets Christmas Carol” (Friday, December 24, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET) The Muppets take on the Dickens classic about the miserly Scrooge (Michael Caine) learning the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

· “The Adventures of Chuck & Friends” (Friday, December 24, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET) A new holiday-themed episode of the animated series “The Adventures of Chuck & Friends.”

· Hub Original Series Premiere: “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” (Saturday, December 25, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET; encore presentations Saturday, December 25, midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET) Anthological storytelling returns to television in this half-hour live-action children’s series, based on the works of best-selling author and master of scary tales, R.L. Stine. The Hub will premiere two new episodes “A Creature Was Stirring” (8 p.m.) and “The Dead Body” (8:30 p.m. ET.)

· Hub Family Movie Night: “Muppets Take Manhattan” (Saturday, December 25, 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET; encore presentation Sunday, December 26, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET) Kermit, Fozzie Bear and the entire cast of Kermit's musical Manhattan Melodies head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit!

· Hub Family Movie Night: “Larger Than Life” (Sunday, December 26, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET; encore presentation Sunday, December 26 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET) Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) is left an Elephant in his father's will and has to get the animal from the East Coast to California in just 5 days so he does not miss his big speaking engagement.

· Hub Family Movie Night: “Good Boy!” (Friday, December 31, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, January 1, 2011, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET) A canine agent, Hubble (Matthew Broderick), from the star Sirius has been sent to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the Planet Earth. Starring Molly Shannon, Kevin Nealon, and Cheech Marin.

Additional Hub holiday programming includes: (All time ET)

· “The Wonder Years”
(Monday, December 20, 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 21, 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)

· “Happy Days” - (Monday, December 20, 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Tuesday, December 21, 10 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 10 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

· “Laverne & Shirley” - (Tuesday, December 21, 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)

· “Pictureka!” - (Wednesday, December 22, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday, December 24, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

· “Family Ties” - (Wednesday, December 22, 8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

· “Doogie Howser, M.D.” - (Wednesday, December 22, 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

· “Fraggle Rock” - (Wednesday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

· “Atomic Betty” - (Friday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

· “Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Series” - (Saturday, December 25, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

· “The Adventures of Chuck & Friends” - (Monday, December 27, 9 a.m. – 1p.m.)

· “The Twisted Whiskers Show” - (Monday, December 27, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

· “The WotWots” - (Tuesday, December 28, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

· “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic” - (Tuesday, December 28, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

· “Animal Mechanicals” - (Wednesday, December 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

· “Pound Puppies” - (Wednesday, December 29, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

· “Dennis and Gnasher” - (Thursday, December 30, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

· “G.I. Joe Renegades” Marathon - (Thursday, December 30, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

· “Cosmic Quantum Ray” - (Friday, December 31, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)


· “Hub Exclusive: “G.I. Joe Renegades” and ‘Transformers: Prime’” - (Friday, December 31, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

· “Transformers Prime” Marathon – A Hub Original Series:

· “Transformers Prime”- Part 1 of “Darkness Rising” (Friday, December 31, 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

· “Transformers Prime” - Part 2 of “Darkness Rising” (Friday, December 31, 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

· “Transformers Prime” - Part 3 of “Darkness Rising” (Friday, December 31, 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.)

· “Transformers Prime” - Part 4 of “Darkness Rising” (Friday, December 31, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

· “Transformers Prime”- Part 5 of “Darkness Rising” (Friday, December 31, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

In addition to great holiday programming, The Hub will host a special “Naughty or Nice” contest on Saturday, December 25, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. ET. Children can vote online beginning Monday, December 6 for their picks of The Hub’s naughtiest and nicest animated characters. The top two winners from each category will be featured on The Hub. For additional contest information and to vote for your favorite characters, visit www.hubworld.com/vote

The Hub
The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: 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, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 60 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

BBTS News: 20% Off Black Friday Sale, Predaking, 1 / 4 Predator & More!

Date: Friday, November 26th 2010 8:16am CST
Categories: Toy News, Sponsor News, Company News
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Hi - here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about our
biggest sale of the year, more new arrivals and more cool new preorders.


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BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
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20% OFF TOYS, FIGURES & STATUES
40% OFF GRAPHIC NOVELS

This sale runs until Monday and everything is included except 'New' and
'Preorder / Backorder' items! Our 20% off sales don't come around too
often - take advantage of this sale and stock up now for the holidays.
Please note that sale pricing is not retroactive to past orders and this
sale will end Monday November 29th in the afternoon.
Browse or Search for your favorite products on www.bigbadtoystore.com now!

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NEW ARRIVALS
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PREDAKING 2010 REISSUE BOX SET
The shiny new version of Predaking is finally here. This set includes all
of the die-cast content of the original Predacon releases, all wrapped up
in a nice gift box. We have this set listed at $184.99, and since it has
arrived in time, it would make a great gift for any Transformers fan, from
G1 to current.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



GI JOE 12" BEACHHEAD
Sideshow's version of GI Joe's ranger has arrived. This figure is a 12"
version of the original design, even down to his balaclava, along with
hordes of weapons and equipment. This figure is priced at $13.99, $6 off
the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE COLONEL HANS LANDA
The villain from Quentin Tarantino's hit movie "Inglourious Basterds" has
arrived. This 1/6 scale Movie Masterpiece from from Hot Toys features a
head sculpt of Christoph Waltz as well as his costume, weapons and
accessories from the movie, and is listed at $139.99, saving you $10 off
the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



FUTURAMA SERIES 09 - SET, SINGLES
This new assortment includes Wooden Bender and Robot Police Officer URL,
and we have them available singly at $14.99 and $13.99 respectively, or as
a pair for $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Series+09


DEATH TROOPER MINI BUST WITH DEATH TROOPERS NOVEL
The zombie plague leaves no stone unturned, and has now reached the Star
Wars universe. This set includes a Death Trooper bust with removable
armor plates (to show the grisly decay beneath) along with a copy of the
Death Troopers novle. This set is limited to 2500 pieces and is listed at
$69.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP for the pair.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



STAR WARS LIGHTSABER CHOPSTICKS SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
We have received a small restock shipment of the first series of Star Wars
Chopsticks. This set includes Luke's blue lightsaber chopsticks, Darth
Vader's red ones and Yoda's green ones, shone slightly smaller for smaller
or child's hands. We have them as a set of three pairs for $35.99, or
singly at $12.99 per pair.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Chopsticks


STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES EXCLUSIVE GEOLOGICAL TRICORDER
This new version of the Tricorder includes exclusive speech and sounds,
along with an opening compartment for the two included geological samples.
This replica is listed at $44.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



ARH STUDIOS - MEDUSA STATUE (TWO VERSIONS), GHENGIS KHAN STATUE
A shipment of ARH Studios statues has arrived. It included both the 11.5"
Legged Medusa and 11.5" Snake-tail Medusa statues, priced at $169.99 each.
It also included the 13" Ghengis Khan statue, priced at $169.99 as well.
Each statue is listed $30 below MSRP, so if you're in the market, now is a
great time to buy.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=5608


KABAYA GUM PLUS TRANSFORMERS SERIES 02 - BOX OF 8, RANDOM SINGLES
The second assortment of transformable mini models includes Classics
Jetfire, Classics Prowl and Ultra Magnus. The box of 8 includes 3 each of
two of the Transformers and 2 of the third, and is priced at $43.99; we
also have them listed as random singles, priced at $5.99. If you order
more than one random figure, we will do our best to get different figures
for you.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... a+Gum+Plus


NHL SPORTSPICKS SERIES 26 - CASE, SINGLES
We have received our shipment of NHL SPortspicks Series 26. This
assortment includes Carey Price, Alexander Ovechkin 5, Mike Fisher, Zach
parise, Ryan Kesler, Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Ryan Miller 2. Each
figure is available singly at $11.99, or you can opt for the case of 8
(including a Chase or Collector Level Figure) for $89.99. We also have
stock of a few Collector Level figures - check out the menu for more
information.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=6759


CHRONO TRIGGER FORMATION ARTS BOX SET
This new set of four includes characters from the classic Super Nintendo
game, including Crono, Ayla, Frog, Magus and Lucca. We have the set
listed at $29.99, and it would be a great gift for gamers.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



RED SONJA & SNAKE MICHAEL TURNER RESIZED EDITIONN STATUE
This new smaller scale version is a great idea for fans who don't have the
room or the budget for the full-size piece. It shows the classic heroine
standing above the corpse of an opponent, sword in hand; we have the piece
listed at $69.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MONSTERS CLOTH RETRO - SET, SINGLES
Diamond has united the Universal Studios Monsters license with their Cloth
Retro style to create this new assortment of classic monster figures.
Series 01 includes Frankenstein and the Wolfman, each done in the 8"
Mego-type style, and each in a full cloth outfit. We have them listed as
a set of 2 for $31.99 ($6 off MSRP), or singly at $16.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=6511


STAR WARS VINTAGE 2010 FIGURE RESTOCK
The newest assortment flew out the door as soon as it arrived, but we have
been able to restock a number of favorite Star Wars figures in time for
the holidays. We have Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, a Clone Trooper and
a Sandtrooper available, ready to increase your forces. Check out these
and the other available figures at the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=6583


STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS 2010
A new shipment of Star Wars Transformers has arrived. We now have stock
of figures like, Captain Rex to Freeco Speeder, Cad Bane to Xanadu Blood
and Clone Gunner to Republic Fighter Tank, along with previous releases;
each figure is listed at $13.99 - $19.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=6589


DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS RESTOCK
We have also received a couple of shipments of DC Universe figures, and
have restocked a number of singles. We have both the Superfriends and
current versions of Series 13 Cheetah as well as Cyclotron, along with
Series 11 Question and Starman (both), Raven, Sinestro Corps Batman and
Golden Pharaoh from Series 15. We also have the All Star 75th Anniversary
Superman available; these figures range from $10.00 to $19.99 each, so
check out all of the available figures at the menus under the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1504


HALO: REACH SINGLES
We have singles of Grunt, Noble Six, Emile and Jorge back in stock, each
priced at $11.99. Don't miss out on these figures, sure to be hot with
the popularity of the game's release.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=6239


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NEW PREORDERS
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PREDATOR 1/4 SCALE FIGURES - SET, SINGLES
NECA has announced a new series of Predator 1/4 scale figures. This
assortment includes a Masked Predator as well as Open mouth and Closed
Mouth versions of the Unmasked Predator, and we have them listed at $69.99
to $79.99 each, or as a set of three for $199.99, saving you $55 off the
MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... e+Predator


DANGER ROOM SESSIONS COLOSSUS FINE ART STATUE
The latest in Kotobukiya's "Danger Room Sessions" line of X-Men statues is
strongman Colossus. This statue stands 15" tall, showing him atop the
remains of a Sentinel; we have it listed at $209.99, saving you $40 off
the MSRP. It even comes with two different heads, so you can display him
as you like.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


STAR WARS EPISODE IV SANDTROOPER PRECISION CAST REPLICA HELMET
Following up on the 30th Anniversary Stormtrooper helmet is this
Sandtrooper Helmet Replica from Episode IV. This version is based on an
original helmet and limited to 1000 pieces, and is listed at $168.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


BATMAN BEARBRICKS - 400%, 1000%
Two new Batman Bearkbricks are up for pre-order. This time around they
are the 400% and 1000% scale versions, and they are listed at $99.99 and
$399.99, respectively. Both are in the grey and black versions of the
costume.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Bearbrick



HARRY POTTER WAND CHOPSTICKS
Kotobukiya has also announced new chopstick sets based on the "Harry
Potter" mythos. They are releasing pairs based on the wands of Harry
Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and each set is priced at
$14.99, although that price may possibly go down once a domestic supply is
found.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Chopsticks



HARRY POTTER CLOTHING REPLICAS
These new costume pieces from Museum Replicas are great for collectors,
LARPers and more. We have listings for the Gryffindor school robe in
Adult and Young Adult at $139.99, as well as the Grey School Skirt and the
Grey School Pants, each in Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large and Extra
Large and each priced at $69.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4107


HALO: REACH WARTHOG - BATTLE DAMAGED VERSION
This new piece from McFarlane Toys is the same as the original, but with
the added details of battle damage on it. It will work with the Accessory
Packs (see below) and is priced at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



HALO: REACH WARTHOG ACCESSORY PACKS - SET, SINGLES
McFarlane Toys has announced two new accessory packs to attach to your
Warthogs. The first is a Gauss Cannon with Spartan Custom Operator
figure, and the second is a Warthog Rocket Launcher with Spartan JFO
Custom figure. Each weapon snaps on to your Warthog and we have them
listed at $23.99 each for the singles, or $39.99 for the set of both.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Accessory


STAR WARS DARTH SIDIOUS LEGENDARY SCALE BUST
This new piece stands 16.5" tall, is limited to 500 pieces and shows the
Dark Lord of the Sith in his swirling robes. He is sculpted with a scowl
on his face, and we have him listed at $239.99, saving you $10 off the
MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



PUNISHER CLASSIC 12" STATUE
As the name says, this is Bowen Designs' take on the classic look of the
Punisher. Standing 12" tall this statue of Frank Castle is in his
signature costume, with a pistol in each hand. This piece is listed at
$165.99, $9 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



DISNEY TRADITIONS TINKERBELL MONTHLY FIGURINES
These new Tinkerbell dolls each contain the flower and gemstone of the
given month, and would make great gifts. We have months January through
June listed so far, at $27.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... l+Figurine



STAR WARS DARTH VADER ALARM CLOCK
House of Asterix has announced a new Darth Vader Alarm Clock. It measures
9.5" in diameter, bears the likeness of Darth Vader, and is listed at
$54.99, saving you $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


FUNKO-TRONICS 12" CHARACTER LAMP - 501ST LEGION CLONE TROOPER
Funko has announced a new piece in their Character Lamp line. This time
it is a 501st Legion Clone Trooper, and he acts as a lamp, a USB speaker
and an alarm clock. We have him priced at $39.99, and he'll be a great
piece for Star Wars collectors.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



MLB SPORTSPICKS SERIES 27 - CASE, SINGLES
The newest assortment of McFarlane's MLB Sportspicks includes Albert
Pujols 4, Chase Utley 2, Derek Jeter 5, Dustin Pedroia 2, Joe Mauer 2, Tim
Lincecum and Curtis Granderson, and you can get them singly at $11.99
each, or in a case of 8 with a Chase or Collector Level figure for $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7123


CLASH OF THE TITANS TONNER FIGURES - PERSEUS, ANDROMEDA
Two new Tonner figures are on the way, from the "Clash of the Titans"
remake. Perseus is 17" tall, comes with his weapons and is listed at
$209.99, while Andromeda is 16" tall in a beautiful gown and is listed at
$174.99. Each doll is limited to 500 pieces.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ash+Tonner


HEADMASTER ALBUS DUMBLEDORE 17" DRESSED TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE
This new version of Dumbledore is scaled to go with the new 12" Harry
Potter and friends, and comes dressed in his red robes. This figure is
also limited to 500 pieces, and is listed at $204.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



THE WIZARD OF OZ 8" WITCH DOLLS
Tonner has also announced two new 8" scale young-version dolls, one of
Glinda and the other of the Wicked Witch. Each of these is also limited
to 500 pieces, and are priced at $94.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Oz+Tonner


ROBOT VINYL COLLECTION VOLUME 07 - 1/100 SCALE ZENTRAEDI LIGHT ARTILLERY
BATTLEPOD
Toynami's latest Robot Vinyl Collection is a standard coloration of the
Light Artillery Battlepod. it has the two horizontal artillery units atop
its head, and is priced at $23.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



THE WALKING DEAD - STATUES & BUSTS
Four statues and busts from "The Walking Dead" have been announced for
reissue, following the success of the TV version. The 1/9 Scale Rick
Grimes statue is listed at $79.99, with the 1/9 Scale Half-Zombie Statue
priced at $37.99. We also have the Vince Bust and Andrew Bust at $24.99
each, so get pre-orders in for your favorites now.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1097


BLACKEST NIGHT LEAD FIGURE & MAGAZINE - #03, 04
Eaglemoss' latest announcement in the Blackest Night lead figure and
magazine series includes #03 Agent Orange (alias Larfleeze) and #04 Blue
lantern Saint Walker. These two are listed at $13.99 each, and with the
set only including 8 pieces, these are great collectibles for Green
Lantern fans.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Eaglemoss



DAWN OF THE TED FIGURES
The popularity of the zombie craze has finally crossed over into the land
of teddy bears. This new line consists of imported teddy bear statues in
a variety of styles, and they are listed at $10.99 to $14.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7126


STAR WARS EASYKIT MODEL KITS
Five new Easykit Model kits have been announced. We have Ahsoka Tano's
Jedi Starfighter at $24.99, the Republic Attack Shuttle at $32.99, and the
AAT, AT-TE and General Grievous' Starfighter at $29.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=1020


STAR WARS ANIMATED HAN SOLO IN STORMTROOPER DISGUISE DETENTION BLOCK
MAQUETTE
This piece is meant as a companion piece to the Luke Skywalker in
Stormtrooper Disguise Animated Maquette. it shows Han Solo, just after
shooting the command console with his blaster, and is priced at $89.99.
This piece was sold at Celebration V and SDCC, and is now available to
those who were not able to attend.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to check
out some of the many new items mentioned above.

Thanks!

Joel & The BBTS Crew
www.bigbadtoystore.com

The Hub's Transformers G1 marathon on Friday, November 26th

Date: Wednesday, November 24th 2010 4:53pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Company News
Posted by: Diem | Credit(s): The Hub

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While Seibertron.com's previews of the forthcoming Prime series may be whetting your appetite for the new cartoon we can't forget the classic G1 cartoon. And neither can Hub! From 2am to 6am on Friday 26th, Hub will be showing a marathon of G1 consisting of More Than Meets The Eye, The Ultimate Doom and Dinobot Island!

Hub's TV listings page can be seen http://www.hubworld.com/tv-schedule





For the latest in Transformers news, stick with Seibertron.com!

Hasbro Seeking New Marketing Manager For Transformers

Date: Monday, November 22nd 2010 7:25pm CST
Category: Company News
Posted by: Savage | Credit(s): Stixx

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Hasbro is currently looking to hire a Global Transformers Brand Marketing Manager. That's right, Transfans, if you meet the following requirements you could be working for Hasbro in their executive office, living every fanboy's dream.

That is, if you have-

* Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in consumer packaged goods marketing, preferably supporting a global brand.
* Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field.
* MBA preferred.
* Functional experience and/or knowledge will include:
o Expertise at implementation of a fully integrated marketing program.
o International experience and global perspective.

Critical Skills:

* Strong project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints and within budget parameters.
* Expertise in transforming a strategy and vision into actionable plans.
* Expertise in developing world class, leading edge media, licensing, advertising and promotions campaigns.
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
* Well developed, verbal, written and presentation skills.

Click the link below to check out the listing and submit your resume`.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/re ... 1&rid=6348

New savings on Hasbro Toy Shop!

Date: Friday, November 12th 2010 12:01pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Company News
Posted by: Dead Metal | Credit(s): whacko, HTS

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You might know about HasbroToyShop.com (HTS for short), which is Hasbros own on-line toy store. And as you know HTS sometimes uses codes which work like vouchers or coupons, which means for you, savings on your toy purchases.

The current code is:

FAMILY2010

This code gives you 20% off of your purchase.

But that is not all, HTS is also having a bit of a promotion which gives you free shipping an all orders over 50 USD!

The coupon and the free shipping work on everything in their store, everything!

Just click here to visit HTS and exploit the savings!

Thanks to whacko for tipping us off!

Fun Pub Press release and Cheetor reveal!

Date: Tuesday, November 9th 2010 12:56pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Press Releases, Company News, Collector's Club News
Posted by: Dead Metal | Credit(s): Pete Sinclair, TFCC

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Fun Pub, the organisers of the official Transformers Collectors club have sent us a press release and our first look at Trans Tech Cheetor!
Trans Tech Cheetor is going to be next years club store exclusive.


Click here for more images!

And here's the press release:

Fun Publications Transformers Collectors’ Club Membership Drive FINAL reveals!
Fort Worth, TX – November 9th, 2010 – Fun Publications, Inc, licensee for Hasbro’s Transformers Collectors’ Club, is pleased to announce the final additions to the Fall 2010 Membership drive.
Artists from across the Transformers fandom can participate in the 2010 Transformers Design a Cover Contest, available to all club members. Details for the contest can be found at www.TransformersClub.com
Next up, the final week of the Membership Drive Sale is underway. Many great items are still available including the G.I. Joe Club Promo Pack in which members have the opportunity to check out the offerings from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club while receiving an EXCLUSIVE Side Burn art print by Transformers artist Casey Coller. That item can be found here
And to round off the list of exciting announcements, the online preview for Animated Transtech Cheetor is now available. This figure features an ALL-NEW head sculpt courtesy of Derrick J. Wyatt, the Art Director behind the Transformers: Animated series. This figure, along with G2 Ramjet, will be available for Club members to purchase next year.
For more information on the Transformers Collectors’ Club and all of its offerings, please visit www.TransformersClub.com.
About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, G.I. JOE and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC.
For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit www.TransformersClub.com, www.GIJoeClub.com, www.GIJoeCon.com, and www.BotCon.com.

HUB News: Premiere Date and Showtimes for GI JOE Renegades

Date: Thursday, November 4th 2010 7:45am CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: RodimusConvoy13

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The HUB has sent out a press release announcing the premiere date and showtimes for the new original animated series GI JOE Renegades. GI JOE Renegades is premiering Thanksgiving weekend just as Transformers Prime is. GI JOE Renegades is a re-imagining of the original GI JOE series from the 1980's. Will we get classic team ups in this version like Snake Eyes and Shipwreck or Alpine and Bazooka? Tune in to find out!

THE HUB TO PREMIERE NEW ORIGINAL SERIES ‘G.I. JOE RENEGADES’
DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Premiere Event Includes: Back-to-Back Original Episodes;

Behind-the-Scenes Special “Hub Exclusive: ‘G.I. Joe Renegades’”



LOS ANGELES, Ca. – Coming this Thanksgiving holiday weekend to The Hub, a cable network for kids and their families, is a special two-part premiere of the new half-hour, action-adventure animated series “G.I. Joe Renegades,” Friday, November 26. The Hub is a joint venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., and is available to 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households.

The new animated series, a re-imagining of the popular, original series “G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,” takes viewers back to the origins of the G.I. Joe storyline, in which the world’s most elite renegade force of highly trained specialists are forced to band together to prevent their nemesis, the evil forces of Cobra Industries, from achieving global domination.

“G.I. Joe Renegades” is produced for The Hub by Hasbro Studios. The series is executive produced by Jeff Kline, whose television credits include “Transformers: Prime” and “Jackie Chan Adventures.”

Preceding the series debut, The Hub will present a half-hour behind-the-scenes special, “Hub Exclusive: ‘G.I. Joe Renegades’ and ‘Transformers: Prime’” (3:30 p.m. ET), showcasing two original series on The Hub. The special is followed by the world premiere of the first two half-hour episodes (5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET) of “G.I. Joe Renegades.” The series will continue in its regular time period, Friday, December 3, with an encore presentation at 5 p.m. ET and a new episode premiere at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Starring in the series premiere are Lee Majors (“The Six Million Dollar Man”) as “General Abernathy,” and Charlie Adler, the original Cobra Commander from the animated series “G.I. Joe: Resolute,” who reprises his role in the new series. “G.I. Joe Renegades” also includes an all-star lineup of story editors, including Marty Isenberg (“Ben 10,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Batman the Animated Series”) and Henry Gilroy (“Star Wars: Clone Wars,” “The Tick” and “Batman the Animated Series.”)

A full schedule of the “G.I. Joe Renegades” and related programming follows. (All times ET).

“Hub Exclusive: ‘G.I. Joe Renegades” (Premiere: Friday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.. Encore presentations: Monday, November 29, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday, December 3; 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday, December 4, 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

“G.I. Joe Renegades” - Part 1 of “The Descent” (Premiere: Friday, November 26, 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.. Encore presentations: 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 28, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Friday, December 3, 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.)

“G.I. Joe Renegades” - Part 2 of “The Descent” (Premiere: Friday, November 26, 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.. Encore presentations: 11:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.; Sunday, November 28, 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.; Friday, December 3, 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.)


About The Hub:
The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: 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, specials and game shows, and 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 approximately 60 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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HUB: Transformers Prime mini-series and new promo artwork

Date: Thursday, October 28th 2010 10:08am CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Dead Metal | Credit(s): tigertracks 24, HunterPR, HUB

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WE received the following press release by Hasbros Public Relations company concerning a special "mini-series" (maybe the pilot episode?) for Transformers: Prime called "Darkness Rising". Just read the press release right here:

THE HUB PRESENTS FIVE-DAY ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES EVENT
SHOWCASING ‘TRANSFORMERS: PRIME’
Week to Also Include: “Hub Exclusive: ‘Transformers: Prime’”
And Transformers-Themed “Hubworld” Episode

LOS ANGELES, Ca. – Fans of the enormously popular Transformers action-adventure entertainment franchise will revel in the upcoming television event on The Hub cable network – a five-part original mini-series, Monday-Friday, November 29 – December 3, showcasing “Transformers: Prime,” a new CGI-animated television series coming to the network. The Hub, a TV network for kids and their families, is a joint venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., and is available to 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households.

“Transformers: Prime” is produced for The Hub by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci and Jeff Kline are executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as executive producers of the feature films “Transformers,” “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and “Star Trek.” Kline was also executive producer of the animated series “Jackie Chan Adventures.”

Prior to the five-day mini-series event, The Hub will spotlight “Transformers: Prime” with a Thanksgiving holiday weekend sneak preview of the mini-series and an action-packed lineup of “Transformers: Prime”-related programming that begins Friday, November 26. Kicking off the Transformers schedule is a special episode of the original series “Hubworld,” a weekly, half-hour, pop culture magazine that will be dedicated to the Transformers phenomenon, Friday, November 26 (3 p.m. ET).

“Hubworld”’s special “Transformers: Prime” episode will be followed by a half-hour behind-the-special, “Hub Exclusive: “Transformers: Prime’” (3:30 p.m. ET), which culminates with the premiere of the first two half-hour episodes (at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET) of the “Transformers: Prime” mini-series, in which arch rivals the Autobots and Decepticons once again face-off in their epic rivalry for control of Earth. The all-new mini-series will feature iconic characters of the franchise, including Autobots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and the ominous Decepticon Megatron, as well as introducing new human characters to the action series.

Following the “Transformers: Prime” Friday lineup of programming, The Hub will showcase the highly anticipated new series with the five-day mini-series event, Monday-Friday, November 29-December 3 (6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET). The week-long run will include three additional new episodes of “Transformers Prime” on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 1-3.

A full schedule of the “Transformers: Prime” and related programming follows. (All times ET).

“Hubworld” – Transformers-themed episode (Friday, November 26, 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) “Hubworld” is a weekly, live-action pop culture magazine show that infuses what's happening in the life of everyday kids with what's happening on The Hub television network. Actor-magician Justin Willman will hosts.

Hub Exclusive: “Transformers: Prime’” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Encore presentations: Monday, November 29, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday, December 3; 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday, December 4, 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 1 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Encore presentations: 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and 12 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.; Monday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Tuesday, November 30, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 2 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Encore presentations: 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Tuesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesday, December 1, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 3 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Encore presentations: Thursday, December 2, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 4 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Thursday, December 2, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Encore presentations: Friday, December 3, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 5 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Encore presentation: Saturday, December 4, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

About The Hub:
The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: 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, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence, http://www.hubworld.com . The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on Octobe r 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 60 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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