Seibertron.com knows you want hard-hitting answers, and are working on getting more questions that you might want to hear us try to get HASBRO to answer. Remember, HASBRO has a Revenge of the Fallen focus at this point, and does not seem very forthcoming for questions related to Classics/Universe, or the next possible cartoon that they are considering.
You should know that we are working on the process, but can only submit 3 questions, and can only return the answers we are given.
The next question and answer session will be at the end of September/Early October. Look for a discussion thread to be started in September so that the staff can work to bring the best questions to HASBRO for you, our Seibertron friends.
Here are our results for August. As stated the next Q/A will be submitted first week of October.
1.) How much involvement does Hasbro have in Japanese-only TF releases such as BinalTech: Alternity and Device Label? Why does HASBRO not want to bring those ideas, and molds over to the U.S., or outside Japan, for release domestically, or in other markets, or at least make them available as HASBRO TOY SHOP exclusives?
1)"Our relationship with Takara Tomy is one that is based on mutual
respect and collaboration. We work hand in hand on the development of the
Transformers product line in order to produce the best toys every year!
With that said, the Japansese and the U.S. markets each have their own
individual needs, thus requiring the development of specific product to
meet these needs.
2.) Any chance of doing Human Alliance Figures for other TF ranges, for example Animated, and Universe (ala Starscream and Dr. Arcehville, G1 Bumblebee and Spike, Chip Chase and G1 Prowl, G1 Ratchet and Sparkplug, etc.)? Is the Human Alliance concept a design element that HASBRO likes enough to carry over into its other generations of Transformers?
2) We certainly share your excitement for this new addition to the
Transformers line. As with everything new, we need to gauge how it
performs in the market before deciding how we want to move forward with
the line.
3.) Any expected re-start date of the Classics/Universe line? Are there any plans to re-release previous classics series toys for those who missed out on the original release? I. E. Classics Optimus Prime, Megatron.
3)"As we have mentioned in this forum previously, the Universe line ended
once the Revenge of the Fallen product line hit shelves on May 30th.
Therefore, there will be no new development for this line moving forward.
However, the design intentions behind the Universe line, such as
reimagining our heritage characters, will continue in some form or fashion
in the future."
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Save me some trouble, start a thread and have people ask you the questions... I'll spend my time elsewhere.
