Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More
Friday, February 13th, 2015 9:26am CST
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Toy Fair is not yet begun, and already we have news from Hasbro regarding their product updates in the Transformers lines, thanks to their Investor Update at Toy Fair! Read on below to find out a summary of the webcast made available, touching upon Combiner Wars, Robots in Disguise, Transformers 5, and their multi-media platforms being developed at the moment.
The biggest, quite literally, piece of news that may interest all of our readers, is the reveal of the first official image of the Combiner Wars Devastator gestalt figure and box (with art by Marcelo Matere), mirrored below alongside a behind the scenes shot of the Hasbro booth on the floor! Read on further to find out more from the event, and stay tuned for our running coverage over the weekend.
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The biggest, quite literally, piece of news that may interest all of our readers, is the reveal of the first official image of the Combiner Wars Devastator gestalt figure and box (with art by Marcelo Matere), mirrored below alongside a behind the scenes shot of the Hasbro booth on the floor! Read on further to find out more from the event, and stay tuned for our running coverage over the weekend.
- General business predictions and recaps, with a projected growth of 25% by 2017.
- A focus on stories and media, leading to Discover Family channel links and ties to other networks for Hasbro programming, and small scale projects with new Allspark pictures.
- Transformers 5 pre-production has officially started. China mentioned as upcoming second largest
- My Little Pony is confirmed as the biggest Hasbro franchise at the moment, showing 47% growth since 2014
Transformers news!- New Rescue Bots toys - High Tide, Salvage and Blurr - which we had seen at Toy Fair UK and in the news in the past months.
- Robots in Disguise, as per the recent press release, is where a lot of Hasbro focus will go.
- Combiner Wars talked of in terms of modular, customisable, swap and change play aspect, with core components.
- Official reveal of Titan Devastator!
- Finally, the Fan Built Combiner will be revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2015.
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Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650508)
Posted by Va'al on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:33am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:33am CST
Looks like they're going for a similar marketing strategy as Metroplex, basing it on the size of the figure. I wonder if this means they'll follow the rest of that strategy and have multiple repaints, too. ![:-?]( "Thinking")
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650509)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:41am CST
Posted by Robogeek1973 on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:41am CST
For the most part I'm liking how Devastator looks so far. I wish he had longer thighs, but otherwise he looks pretty cool.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650510)
Posted by Ravage XK on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:43am CST
Posted by Ravage XK on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:43am CST
Devy does have a very tiny head, I wonder why?
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650512)
Posted by Grendelspyce on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:44am CST
Posted by Grendelspyce on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:44am CST
Good point about repaints/exclusives. My two biggest issues with the admittedly grainy pics we've seen so far are the seemingly too small head and whether or not the forearms are part of Bonecrusher and Scavenger or add-on kibble. Hopefully we will know more in the next 24-48 hours...
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650514)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:47am CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:47am CST
it begins!
need more images and info on dev.
need more images and info on dev.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650517)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:53am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:53am CST
I am seeing a bunch of giant simplified Bumblebee toys.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650519)
Posted by Ravage XK on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:58am CST
Posted by Ravage XK on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:58am CST
What is the other tall bot to the left of the large black box with the autobot symbol, just to the left of Devastator? Is that Menasor?
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650524)
Posted by Shockwave7 on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:04am CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:04am CST
Aw, yeah....
I never collected the Constructicons, but THIS...?
Tempted....
I never collected the Constructicons, but THIS...?
Tempted....
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650534)
Posted by sol magnus on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:20am CST
Posted by sol magnus on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:20am CST
I'm strictly Masterpiece now, but I might have to get that Devastator (now that we have a good picture of it). It's a damn fine figure...can only hope the separate Constructicons aren't that great, because I'd want to get two if I got it at all.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650535)
Posted by Va'al on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:21am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:21am CST
Company Unveils New Introductions from MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF and More
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will showcase its 2015 lineup of innovative brand experiences at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
"Following successful receptions at the Nuremberg, London and Hong Kong Toy Fairs earlier in the year, we look forward to unveiling our latest introductions of our consumer-insights led, storytelling-driven brands in New York City, and engaging with customers and fans," said John Frascotti, President, Hasbro Brands. "In 2015, Hasbro will continue to deliver the world's best play experiences with our robust portfolio of properties including our own franchise brands, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH, TRANSFORMERS and our partner brands including STAR WARS, MARVEL, SESAME STREET and JURASSIC WORLD."
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH, TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive lifestyle licensing program, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection for children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios creates entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. Learn more at www.hasbro.com and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews).
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Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650542)
Posted by TheMuffin on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:43am CST
Posted by TheMuffin on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:43am CST
I'm truly hoping Devastator doesn't feel flimsy and cheap. Great looking figure but if he's cheap feeling I will be forced to skip him.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650549)
Posted by Rated X on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:56am CST
Posted by Rated X on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:56am CST
Hasbrostator looks pretty good when someone who knows how to properly transform him sets up the display. Its still a shame he isnt the same size as other CW Combiners. Hopefully somebody creates a fix for that mixmaster foot. He was probally the last figure designed and the designer got lazy.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650571)
Posted by reluctantyouth on February 13th, 2015 @ 11:29am CST
Posted by reluctantyouth on February 13th, 2015 @ 11:29am CST
Funny,
Why has no one mentioned the fact yet that the artwork on box shows Mixmaster reversed with cab as foot?![:-?]( "Thinking")
![:-?]( "Thinking")
![:-?]( "Thinking")
Why in the heck would someone screw that up basing the iconic image of G1 only to have the toy look like he has a clubbed foot? I'm hoping he is just mistransformed and Mixmaster can go the other way!!!
~reluctantyouth~
Why has no one mentioned the fact yet that the artwork on box shows Mixmaster reversed with cab as foot?
Why in the heck would someone screw that up basing the iconic image of G1 only to have the toy look like he has a clubbed foot? I'm hoping he is just mistransformed and Mixmaster can go the other way!!! ~reluctantyouth~
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650704)
Posted by Noideaforaname on February 13th, 2015 @ 2:44pm CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on February 13th, 2015 @ 2:44pm CST
Oh hey, Kre-O's still around.
There's a lot of color differences between package art Devastator and the real thing.
There's a lot of color differences between package art Devastator and the real thing.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650708)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 2:50pm CST
I dont get it, it looks like the picture. He does have the cab as his foot. There are even windows on it.
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 2:50pm CST
reluctantyouth wrote:Funny,
Why has no one mentioned the fact yet that the artwork on box shows Mixmaster reversed with cab as foot?![:-?]( "Thinking")
![:-?]( "Thinking")
Why in the heck would someone screw that up basing the iconic image of G1 only to have the toy look like he has a clubbed foot? I'm hoping he is just mistransformed and Mixmaster can go the other way!!!
~reluctantyouth~
I dont get it, it looks like the picture. He does have the cab as his foot. There are even windows on it.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650860)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 13th, 2015 @ 7:35pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 13th, 2015 @ 7:35pm CST
Look closer at the Vehicle Mode pic on the box.william-james88 wrote:reluctantyouth wrote:Funny,
Why has no one mentioned the fact yet that the artwork on box shows Mixmaster reversed with cab as foot?![:-?]( "Thinking")
![:-?]( "Thinking")
Why in the heck would someone screw that up basing the iconic image of G1 only to have the toy look like he has a clubbed foot? I'm hoping he is just mistransformed and Mixmaster can go the other way!!!
~reluctantyouth~
I dont get it, it looks like the picture. He does have the cab as his foot. There are even windows on it.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650861)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 7:39pm CST
Oh, I see, he means he has a reverse drum. I get it.
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 7:39pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Look closer at the Vehicle Mode pic on the box.william-james88 wrote:reluctantyouth wrote:Funny,
Why has no one mentioned the fact yet that the artwork on box shows Mixmaster reversed with cab as foot?![:-?]( "Thinking")
![:-?]( "Thinking")
Why in the heck would someone screw that up basing the iconic image of G1 only to have the toy look like he has a clubbed foot? I'm hoping he is just mistransformed and Mixmaster can go the other way!!!
~reluctantyouth~
I dont get it, it looks like the picture. He does have the cab as his foot. There are even windows on it.
Oh, I see, he means he has a reverse drum. I get it.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650934)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 13th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 13th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CST
I honestly don't see why the new-style cement mixer altmode for Mixmaster is such a big turn-off for people. Isn't this the same kind of upgrade that Classics-esque lines are known for? I don't see how it's any different from Classics Astrotrain turning into a Shinkansen instead of a locomotive. Or Classics Bumblebee turning into a sports car instead of a VW Bug. Or Universe Ironhide and Ratchet turning into SUVs instead of Vanettes. Or Reveal the Shield Perceptor turning into a treaded truck instead of a microscope. Or Generations Blurr turning into an Earth car instead of a Cybertronian hover car. Or Generations Straxus turning into a tank instead of a flying cannon. Or Generations Sergeant Kup turning into an old Earth truck instead of a Cybertronian truck. If anything, I'd say some of those (especially Perceptor) were more radical changes than Mixmaster now having his drum facing forward instead of back. At least the Devastator leg mode still resembles Devastator's iconic leg look. Besides, who is honestly going to be displaying Mixmaster in altmode?
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650968)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 14th, 2015 @ 4:04am CST
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 14th, 2015 @ 4:04am CST
Looking at the new pic, it seems that even a 3r party Devy head might not be possible. The crane kibble on Hook seems to barely have any clearance for the tiny stock head to rotate. A larger head might not even fit.
I do hope I'm wrong about that.
I do hope I'm wrong about that.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - Hasbro Investor Event: Devastator, Rescue Bots, and More (1650978)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 5:45am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 5:45am CST
Been peering at that Hasbro area picture for a bit, trying to pick out what they're showcasing.
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Left to right, in a clockwise sweep:
RID - Hyperchange Grimlock, BB, OP; Super Bumblebee (cf Toy Fair UK); Legion, One-Step, Warriors (I see little in terms of new figures right now).
I can either see Kre-O Battle Changers or Construct-Bots next to that.
Kre-O - Probably mostly RID sets and figures.
Devastator - Box and gestalt, can't tell if some figures are displayed in front of the box too.
Combiner Wars - Menasor with Voyager boxes; deluxes with Superion in background, mostly Stunticons and Aerialbots.
Left to right, in a clockwise sweep:
RID - Hyperchange Grimlock, BB, OP; Super Bumblebee (cf Toy Fair UK); Legion, One-Step, Warriors (I see little in terms of new figures right now).
I can either see Kre-O Battle Changers or Construct-Bots next to that.
Kre-O - Probably mostly RID sets and figures.
Devastator - Box and gestalt, can't tell if some figures are displayed in front of the box too.
Combiner Wars - Menasor with Voyager boxes; deluxes with Superion in background, mostly Stunticons and Aerialbots.
