Do not miss out on the savings! Slagacon's Holiday sale ends today! You can save 25% on admission for attendees and you can also save 25% on dealer booths. Do not miss out on the Savings!
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The staff of Seibertron.com would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you Seibertronians out there. We hope that you enjoy this special day with your family and friends. If you have a chance, stop by and say hi to your fellow fans in our Merry Christmas topic here on our forums.
As always, we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. Remember, please don't drink and drive! Don't forget to swing by the Energon Pub to say hi and have a few Energon drinks with us!!!
Here's a special annual treat for all of you ... check out several different old school Marvel UK Transformers comic stories here to put you in a little bit more of the holiday spirit.
You read that right, folks! Registration for Dairycon 2013 is Now OPEN! As stated in the previous announcement, Dairycon 2013 is going to be hosted in the largest space in the city! The Historic Retlaw (formerly Ramada) Plaza Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom!
Larger Dealer Space, the ever-popular Dairycon Convention Exclusives, Prizes, Drawings, & Events!
Mark your calendars! Assuming we survive all this brouhaha about the end of the world tonight, Dairycon’s only a short 4 months away! –And, why don’t you sign up now, just to be safe?
-Do you wish to sell at this year’s show? Reserve your table space now!
-Want to secure your Dairycon Exclusives? Check the checkmark next to the Goodies you want!
-Just want to wander around, hang out with friends, & buy some sweet merch at some great deals? Registration’s free, but you *must* be Pre-Registered to attend!
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR DAIRYCON 2013 IS OPENING SOON!
That’s right! Pre-Registration for Dairycon 2013 will be going LIVE on DECEMBER 21st!
Wisconsin’s Preeminent Fan-Run Transformers Convention is returning to Fabulous Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin on April 5th and 6th (Friday and Saturday.) After previous record-breaking attendance, we will once again be commandeering the largest space in the city, the CRYSTAL BALLROOM of the Historic Ramada Plaza Hotel!
It will be BIGGER & BETTER than *any* that have come before!
Not a Hoax! Not a Dream! This Show will be the Biggest One of them All!
But How? How can we possibly Improve upon last year?
It is up to you, Dear Readers; to discover for yourselves! - Clear your calendars and Come See!
Join us for the fan-favorite Dairycon Jumpstarter Races!
– The Dairycon Exclusives!
– The Prizes!
– The Contests!
- The *EVEN LARGER* Dealer Space!
It’s everything you have liked about Dairycon, with all the Cheese-y one-liners you love! ...And Now Even More!
So remember! Come and sign up for the Dairycon PreRegistration, beginning Dec 21st! Once live, check follow this link to the Dairycon 2013 Pre-Registration
For more information on Dairycon, our previous shows & Exclusives, as well as the on-going Dairycon Fanfic can be found at the official home of Dairycon on the web!
And visit us on Youtube & Facebook!
(*- Dairycon is Free to attend, though Pre-Registraion is required for entry into the show!)
BotCon 2013 Coming to San Diego, California June 27th – June 30th!
Fort Worth, TX – December 7th, 2012 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, announced today that next year’s award-winning convention will take place at the Town and Country Resort from June 27th thru June 30th in the beautiful city of San Diego. You can make your hotel reservations now at BotCon.com.
In the coming weeks, Pop Culture enthusiasts from around the world will be able to register for BotCon 2013 through the BotCon.com online registration system. Fans and Collectors’ who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive the five-figure MACHINE WARS convention set, admission to the Friday private sales room experience, priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and admittance to the Hall of Fame Celebration party. Finally, Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers Deluxe figure to go along with their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered guests will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.
For more information on BotCon and all activities and the exclusive figure offerings, please visit BotCon.com.
Categories:Toy News, Events Posted by:Seibertron | Credit(s): BotCon's Pete Sinclair Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 83,242
Earlier this morning, BotCon's Pete Sinclair took a few moments to answer some questions for all of us about the BotCon 2013 Machine Wars theme. Without further ado, here's our six question Q&A ...
1. Why Machine Wars?
Pete Sinclair wrote:Machine Wars is a very interesting line to those who were collecting back in the mid 90's. Hasbro had decided to completely revamp the Transformers brand with Beast Wars but then all of the sudden out of left field we get Machine Wars? We were going to get the best of BOTH worlds? How awesome was that. But then, as quick as they hit, they were gone. And while the Beast era is one of both mine and many fans favorite era's, there was always that what could have been for a "Machine Wars" story.
2. What was the inspiration for a Machine Wars theme?
Pete Sinclair wrote:The inspiration here is basically a "Machine Wars: Series 2." The 2013 BotCon offerings will work both as a stand alone AND as a continuation of the Machine Wars line. Once people read the fiction fans will see each toy from both series 1 and series 2 work as their own individual character.
Also, even if you did not grow up collecting Machine Wars, this set is going to be very appealing for many reasons and we anticipate that a wide range of collectors' will want to add these toys to their collections. They look really sharp!
3. Will you be using any of the existing 12 Machine Wars characters as one of the BotCon 2013 set or show exclusives or will you be expanding the Machine Wars character roster beyond the original 12?
Pete Sinclair wrote:This "Series 2" is not just a redux. Yes, there will be homage's to the original toys. But we take it a step further. Some characters will have NEW features/characteristics. Some that were basics will now be in a more appropriate voyager form. And yes, we have also added NEW characters to the Machine Wars line up. Ones that totally fit the MACHINE WARS concept i.e. these are WAR MACHINES!
Long story short, we approached this years offering as a true second series of Machine Wars toys.
4. BotCon's Machine Wars Optimus Prime's fictional appearances: faceplate or no faceplate?
Pete Sinclair wrote:Time will tell ...
5. The colors for Machine Wars Megaplex and Megatron were switched as toys (or the colors for their box artwork was reversed). Assuming these characters show up in BotCon's Machine Wars fiction, will Megatron by grey or blue and how about Megaplex?
Pete Sinclair wrote:There seems to be maybe two issues there. We have actually looked at that closely. We think that the colors were initially right but the dark blue of Megaplex became grey and the grey on Megatron became more of a teal. So the toys themselves are "right" in that regard. The Megaplex card art doesn't really look like either one so who knows what happened there.
Either way, we decided to base our deco's on "all" of the toy's we produced under the name they were sold as i.e. If we did do a Megaplex, he would look like the Megaplex sold at retail.
6. Have the location and dates for BotCon 2013 been determined? If so, can you tell us when we can expect to hear an announcement?
Pete Sinclair wrote:You can expect the announcement very VERY soon ...
Categories:Events, Collectors' Club News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): The Allspark Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 59,781
As promised the TFCC Club magazine has revealed the theme for BotCon 2013, Machine Wars! An Allspark user has received their copy of the magazine and reported the theme, which is set in the "Wings of Honor" universe.
Categories:Toy News, Events, Press Releases, Retailer News Posted by:GetRightRobot | Credit(s): Hasbrotoyshop.com Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 94,659
The Holiday season is in full swing and Hasbro has you covered! Kreon Microchangers for free? Absolutely! Hasbrotoyshop.com is has launched a Kreo-fueled promotion with FREE shipping on orders of $25.00usd or better along with providing coupons in your local paper for a free Kreon Microchanger! Not to mention; the Kreo Nation! A social media group that encourages builders and collectors to share creations and receive information on new Kreo products! The entire Hasbrotoysop.com promo can be viewed by clicking here.
Wanna see some of the Microchangers under the microscope of the Seibertron.com camera? Click here for our extensive galleries!
Also, check out the latest in the ongoing Kreo battle commercial, The Quest for Energon Part 2 below!
SLAGACON 2013 will be in the greater Cincinnati area! We have looked and planned for several months in order to make sure Slagacon 2013 is a great show! That is why we are holding it in the Greater Cincinnati Area. This area offers a wide variety of culture and attractions for everyone to enjoy! This area also offers great dining opportunities as well as shopping experiences second to none! We will have more information in the coming weeks about the hotel and convention space that will be used for Slagacon 2013
We've been quiet for a little while here at Auto Assembly. We've spent the last few months trying to recover from Auto Assembly 2012 and making plenty of plans for next year's convention, and taking a look back at some of the things we did this year so we can make 2013 the best convention we have ever organised.
Anyway, onto Auto Assembly 2013 and we have some fantastic things lined up for all of you. As you may know, back in August we confirmed our three voice actors who are joining us - Dan Gilvezan (G1 Bumblebee), Neil Kaplan (RiD Prime) and Steve Blum (TF: Prime Starscream), but since then we've been fairly quiet. Until now...
Over on our website, we've been busy making a lot of announcements about the convention and this is going to continue for the next few months with something new coming from us every few days!
One Day Passes
Until now, we have only been selling full weekend tickets for Auto Assembly 2013, but as of 22nd November 2012 we have now made one day passes available for the convention. However, these are limited so if you are interested, you'll need to book these sooner rather than later!
Guests
Starting things off are our guests. We deliberately held back on announcing our comic guests for 2013 so we still had guests to announce after our voice actors! Anyway, our first two confirmed comic guests are Simon Furman and James Roberts with more to come over the next few days.
Convention Exclusives
We've just unveiled the artwork for the first of our convention exclusive postcards for Auto Assembly 2013 and you can find this on our website. It's already been extremely well received and we'll be showing you the artwork for the rest of the cards over the coming months. That's not all though - we have more convention exclusive merchandise that we'll be announcing, starting tomorrow...
Full details on all of these stories and many more are on the Auto Assembly website, as well as more news to come over the next few days!
Auto Assembly 2013 is Europe's largest EVER Transformers convention and is taking place over the weekend of 9th - 11th August 2013 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. To book your tickets, to enquire about dealers tables or sponsorship / advertising opportunities or to find out more including details of all the dealers attending, all of our guests and a full schedule for the weekend, visit the website at http://www.autoassembly.org.uk
If you can't make it to the convention, we'll be offering a Non-Attendee Package early in the new year and running other online activities that you'll be able to get involved with!
Excelsior Moo Believers!
It’s that time again! While 2012 isn’t quite over yet, we’re already gearing up for 2013!
Barring the whole “THE END OF 2012 IS THE END OF THE WORLD!”-thing that many keep yammering on about, we’re looking forward to making the 2013 show even BIGGER than those that have come before it!
It is up to you, dear reader; to clear your calendars! Because April 5th & 6th are coming, and with those dates; so does DAIRYCON 2013!
That’s right! Wisconsin’s Preeminent Fan-Run Transformers Convention is returning to Fabulous Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin! Looking to drive attendance even LARGER than we have in previous, record breaking years; we will once again be commandeering the largest space in the city, the CRYSTAL BALLROOM of the Historic Ramada Plaza Hotel!
Join us for the fan-favorite Dairycon Jumpstarter Races! –The Dairycon Exclusives! – The Prizes! –The Contests!-The *EVEN LARGER* Dealer Space!
Everything you have liked about Dairycon, with all the Cheese-y one-liners you love!
Look for updates on the opening of Pre-Registration soon!
More info on Dairycon, our previous shows & Exclusives; as well as the on-going Dairycon Fanfic – can be found at the official home of Dairycon on the web: HTTP://WWW.DAIRYCON.COM
We hope to see you there!
Categories:Movie News, Events Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Ricky Brigante Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 59,500
Our friend Ricky Brigante with Inside the Magic was lucky enough to attend last night's big Transformers: The Ride 3D announcement event at Universal Orlando. The ride is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013. Be sure to check out Inside the Magic to check out their coverage, which includes exclusive images from the event. Below we've embedded three of their videos from the event below.
Transformers take over the Cinematic Spectacular lagoon show to make the ride announcement:
Optimus Prime and Bumblebee appear in front of the Universal globe:
Press conference / Q&A with Mark Woodbury and Thierry Coup:
Categories:Movie News, Events Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Transformers facebook page, Universal Studios, Zero_Decade Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 58,325
It's official! The highly acclaimed Transformers: The Ride 3D is headed to Universal Orlando, and slated to open in the summer of 2013. Check out the official announcement from the Transformers facebook page and trailer below.
The blockbuster mega-attraction, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D, is coming to Universal Orlando Resort! This action-packed ride will bring you face to face with Megatron as you dodge the Decepticons and fight to save mankind alongside Optimus Prime and the Autobots. Get ready for the greatest battle you’ll ever ride in summer 2013 at Universal Orlando!
Categories:Toy News, Events Posted by:LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): Autobase Aichi Facebook Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 44,704 Autobase Aichi via Facebook has posted some pictures from the Dengeki 20th Anniversary show. We see new images of Japan store exclusive Thundercracker and Orion Pax. Thundercracker comes with a silver chrome version of his Arms Micron Baro while Orion Pax comes with a gold chrome version of Ratchet's R.A. Arms Micron.
Also on display is what looks to be an unconfirmed Arms Micron release of Weaponizer Bumblebee complete with a shiny paint job. He is pictured with his U.S. release blaster and the standard Bumblebee Arms Micron B.2. Bumblebee could possibly be a store exclusive like Thundercracker and Orion Pax before him.
Pick your champion
How do you pick 64 toys when there are thousands to choose from? It wasn’t easy — we excluded board games of all types — but we think we came up with a collection of worthy competitors that represent every facet of the plaything kingdom. There are four regions — Timeless, Pre-1950, 1950-1980, and 1981 to Present. Each region is made up of 16 toys, seeded 1 through 16, based on the strength of their resumes. In the first round, the top seed from a given category will face off against the 16th seed from the same region; the second seed will challenge the 15th seed, and so on.
After that, the challengers are in your hands. All winners are chosen by YOU, the readers and, for the first time, the general public. Why should we have all the fun, right? Examine the full bracket and a synopsis of each toy on the following pages.
Voting criteria: In short, there are no criteria. What makes the greatest toy? If you opened up the Millennium Falcon on Christmas morning when you were 6, that likely ranks very highly for you. Feel free to be objective, weighing longevity, cost and number of units sold. We also encourage you to vote for the Teddy Bear simply because you still have your childhood friend sitting on your bed right now, some 40 years later.
Voting Schedule: First round voting begins on October 15. At that time, you’ll have the chance to vote in any and all first-round matchups. Second-round voting will begin on October 22. Round 3 will begin on October 29, and so on. You may vote for the winner of a match only once, so choose wisely. Voting for the Finals begins on November 19. The last toy standing will be announced in the January issue of the magazine and online.
Screw ups: Part of the fun is the discussion, so sound off to http://www.twitter.com/mensabulletin or Bulletin Letters, and let us know what we left out, what toy was seeded too low (or high), etc. If you hosted a selection party, created bracket pools with your coworkers, or made voting a family event (all of which happened last year), we want to hear that, too. Send in your photos of completed brackets or selection parties. We’ll post them to Facebook and Twitter.
Share the fun: You can vote only once per matchup, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to convince other people to vote your way. Track the fun on Facebook and Twitter. Forward our posts and tweets to get your friends in on the action.
Ready? We are too! The 2012 Mensa Bracket Challenge has begun!
Lincoln Logs, Slinky, G.I.Joe, Rubik's Cube, He-Man and our personal favorite: Transformers! It's truly an honor to have Transformers be considered a contender in this challenge, to be noticed by Mensa. Just goes to show that a simple business idea can turn into something grand, something that crosses generations. As you can see,anyone can vote, so vote Transformers and get your friends to vote! Let's show 'em how much love Transformers we have out there!
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news!
Categories:Toy News, Events, Media Vault Posted by:Seibertron | Credit(s): Soundwave9 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 117,072
Our friend and fellow Seibertronian, Soundwave9, was also in attendance at NYCC 2012's Hasbro Transformers panel this past Thursday. He recorded the entire panel on video which you can view on his YouTube account. Without further ado, here are the four videos for your viewing enjoyment.
Seibertron.com wrote:Panel guests included:
Hasbro Studios (Burbank, CA):
Mike Vogel - Vice President, development
Brian Lenard - Executive Director
Jeff Kline - Producer, Transformers Prime
Duane Capizzi - Producer, Transformers Prime
Hasbro (Providence, RI):
Jerry Jivoin - Director, global brand management
Andy Schmidt - Director, design & development
Clint Chapman - Global Brand Manageer, Transformers
Showed us a clip reel of Transformers Prime Season 2
Showed us a villians clip
and then showed us Shockwave introducing Predaking from Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters"
The Predacons are Cybertron's versions of Dinosaurs
Transformers Prime
Beast Hunters
Looks like new toys from the ground up, new head sculpts, new "helmets", accessories, etc
Legion Class
Bumblebee with Hawkbow
Smokescreen with Chain Bolter
Airachnid with Novastinger Bow
Twinstrike with Piston Hammer (looks like a Sinnertwin homage)
Commander Class
Bulkhead with Nova Hammer (in Roadbuster colors)
Predaking with Cybervenom Rocket
Cyberverse Vehicles
Sky Claw with Smokescreen (Smokescreen in Alternators color scheme with #7 on doors/wings)
Apex Armor with Breakdown
Deluxe Class
Bumblebee with Hawkbow (loaded with weapons ... looks awesome)
Soundwave & Ravage with Thunder Talon
Wheeljack with Falcon Spear
Lazerback with Toxic Strike Blaster
Voyager Class
Predaking with Hydrafire blasters (robot mode to be revealed later)
New packaging for Beast Hunters
Commented that the Beasts are large and heavy, larger than regular figures. I think they stated that the packaging for the beasts would be larger than others. Not sure if this translates to price or not.
Instructions to have a bit of story in them now (not sure if this replaces bios or not on packaging). Each instructions story leads into anothers. Runs through deluxe and voyager instructions.
Bumblebee instructions text: With the threat of Predaking looming over them all, every AUTOBOT dedicates himself to discovering some means of battling the PREDACON overlord. But it is the scout BUMBLEBEE who discovers what may be the key to victory. Buried deep within data recovered alongside one of the Iacon Relics he finds evidence of a direlict transport starship - a courier packed with weapons more ancient than any relic yet recovered - set adrift ages ago among the asteroids girdling Earth's solar system. With no other way to reach the ancient ship, and not wanting to waste time, he contacts WHEELJACK, hoping the AUTOBOT mercenary can provide transport and - if it turns out to be a trap - an extra blaster. Continued in Chapter 2 deluxe SOUNDWAVE ...
Kre-O Transformers
Ripclaw with Military Officer Kreon and Ripclaw Kreon
Bumblebee with Skystalker + 2 Kreons (Bumblebee is a 4x4 vehicle)
Trailcutter vs Grimwing
Windcharger vs Corhada
Transformers Generations
Different sizes for Generations
Introducting Transformers Generations Platinum Edition ... coming out late 2012/early 2013
Remolded and recolored Energon Omega Supreme (new head with flip down visor, new claw hand)
Energon Optimus Prime in G1 Optimus Prime color scheme
Packaging looks amazing (artwork for Omega Supreme will be revised), gold foil packaging, 5th panel window, G1 comic inspired artwork, carrying handle
Transformers Q&A
Are the upcoming Masterpieces coming to U.S.? Partnership with Toys R Us. No specific plans. But I would consider that they'll be here.
Still moving forward with Transformers Universe MMO from Jagex
Looking into bringing Arms Micron Unicron to U.S., but no set plans yet
Beast Wars or "who knows what can happen" in 30th anniversary / 2014
Talked about retail prices ... don't control retail prices
Sgt Kup and Rumble last two figures before Beast Hunters
Will we see Dinobots in season 3? Stay tuned!
Teased that Bruticus in G1 colors at retail?
Maybe and stay tuned to more Combiners. More to announce soon! Love the deluxe combiners.
Will Unicron be showing up again? Stay tuned ...
Keeping close eye on which characters from IDW comics are popular ... might translate as toys. Stay tuned!
Teased that deluxe Smokescreen might be coming
Want to make sure that all of the characters from the show make it out as toys
Voyager Prime Grimlock possibility?
Click on the images below to view the gallery of Hasbro's Transformers brand panel ...
The Hunt Begins in 2013 as OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS Face an Unprecedented New Foe in the TRANSFORMERS PRIME Animated Series and Beyond
NEW YORK, NY - October 11, 2012 - In a packed room filled with TRANSFORMERS fans, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) officially unveiled details about TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS during a special panel at New York Comic Con on Thursday. BEAST HUNTERS will be the touchstone for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment in 2013 driven by the award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and is seen by kids and fans in over 170 countries around the world.
The beasts, comprised of a new TRANSFORMERS faction called the PREDACONS, are led by one of the most imposing and powerful characters in the TRANSFORMERS world - PREDAKING. At New York Comic Con, in addition to giving fans a sneak peek at PREDAKING in the animated series, Hasbro discussed how BEAST HUNTERS will be the driving force behind its product line including toys as well as an extensive licensing program.
"In recent years, TRANSFORMERS fans have seen the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS," said Aaron Archer, Vice President of TRANSFORMERS Brand Creative and Design. "The PREDACON faction, made up of menacing beasts that convert in ways mankind has never seen, have now joined the DECEPTICONS to take down the AUTOBOTS. We’re looking forward to exploring this new dynamic in the animation, action figures, KRE-O building sets, publishing and more."
As a special early look for fans, Hasbro also unveiled select new toys from the BEAST HUNTERS line that will launch in the spring of 2013 including new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets and TRANSFORMERS PRIME action figures. Both toy lines will be driven by the BEAST HUNTERS theme bringing the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS - and now the PREDACONS - to life in toy form and will be reflective of the compelling and visually stunning aesthetic of the TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series.
"BEAST HUNTERS is an exciting new direction for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment and the introduction of the PREDACON faction is a pivotal moment for OPTIMUS PRIME and the heroic AUTOBOTS, impacting the world of TRANSFORMERS which will never be the same," said Jay Duke, Global TRANSFORMERS Brand Vice President at Hasbro. "Kids and fans will be amazed by how Hasbro will bring this story and the ‘beasts’ to life across the brand’s major entertainment platforms in 2013."
To see the TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS brand trailer fans were treated to at New York Comic Con, visit the TRANSFORMERS Youtube channel at http://www.Youtube.com/Transformers. Fans can also keep up with the latest news from the TRANSFORMERS brand on the official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Transformers.
About The Hub
THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches more than 70 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Hunt Begins in 2013 as OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS Face an Unprecedented New Foe in the TRANSFORMERS PRIME Animated Series and Beyond
In a packed room filled with TRANSFORMERS fans, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) officially unveiled details about TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS during a special panel at New York Comic Con on Thursday. BEAST HUNTERS will be the touchstone for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment in 2013 driven by the award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET) and is seen by kids and fans in over 170 countries around the world.
The Voyager scale PREDAKING action figure seen here in 'beast' mode is part of the new TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS toy line available in the spring of 2013. Hasbro unveiled TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS, including new entertainment and toys, at New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 11. (Photo: Business Wire)
The beasts, comprised of a new TRANSFORMERS faction called the PREDACONS, are led by one of the most imposing and powerful characters in the TRANSFORMERS world - PREDAKING. At New York Comic Con, in addition to giving fans a sneak peek at PREDAKING in the animated series, Hasbro discussed how BEAST HUNTERS will be the driving force behind its product line including toys as well as an extensive licensing program.
"In recent years, TRANSFORMERS fans have seen the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS," said Aaron Archer, Vice President of TRANSFORMERS Brand Creative and Design. "The PREDACON faction, made up of menacing beasts that convert in ways mankind has never seen, have now joined the DECEPTICONS to take down the AUTOBOTS. We're looking forward to exploring this new dynamic in the animation, action figures, KRE-O building sets, publishing and more."
As a special early look for fans, Hasbro also unveiled select new toys from the BEAST HUNTERS line that will launch in the spring of 2013 including new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets and TRANSFORMERS PRIME action figures. Both toy lines will be driven by the BEAST HUNTERS theme bringing the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS - and now the PREDACONS - to life in toy form and will be reflective of the compelling and visually stunning aesthetic of the TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series.
"BEAST HUNTERS is an exciting new direction for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment and the introduction of the PREDACON faction is a pivotal moment for OPTIMUS PRIME and the heroic AUTOBOTS, impacting the world of TRANSFORMERS which will never be the same," said Jay Duke, Global TRANSFORMERS Brand Vice President at Hasbro. "Kids and fans will be amazed by how Hasbro will bring this story and the 'beasts' to life across the brand's major entertainment platforms in 2013."
To see the TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS brand trailer fans were treated to at New York Comic Con, visit the TRANSFORMERS Youtube channel at http://www.Youtube.com/Transformers. Fans can also keep up with the latest news from the TRANSFORMERS brand on the official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Transformers.
THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches more than 70 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
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