Today, Hasbro revealed that the new theme for its Transformers Generations line is “Combiner Wars”. In other words, it’s Scramble City updated to today’s design aesthetic and playability. Holy ****. Today, they unveiled Menasor and Superion, two of gestalt combiners from Generation 1. Some of the names are different, some of the alt modes have changed, but holy crap, these look great. The Stunticons look slightly different but damn if the Aerialbots don’t look like their robot modes stepped right out of the cartoon. And upcoming Legends figures will be able to interact as weapons and armor. Jeez, just take my money. Motormaster is a
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Hasbro teams up with Nuclear Blast, ESP and Kirk Hammett to continue the TRANSFORMERS 30th Anniversary celebration
Hasbro is excited to continue its celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS brand at Comic-Con International in San Diego with fans from around the world! The TRANSFORMERS brand has teamed up with Nuclear Blast, ESP, and legendary heavy metal guitarist Kirk Hammett to delivery the hardest rockin’ special edition item TRANSFORMERS could imagine—an ESP LTD M-10 Electric Guitar fully decked out with unique “TILL ALL ARE ONE” graphics to honor the TRANSFORMERS 30th Anniversary. Two of these epic guitars are being given away at Comic-Con International in San Diego!
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HASBRO DELIVERS THE HOTTEST SPECIAL EDITION TOYS AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL, FEATURING TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, STAR WARS, MARVEL AND MORE PAWTUCKET, R.I. (July 23, 2014) – In what has become a highly anticipated annual tradition, Hasbro, INC. (NASDAQ: HAS) is returning to Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, with an array of special edition action figures and toys from Hasbro’s most popular brands inspired by the comics, movies, animated series and video games that made them popular. Fans can expect special edition figures from Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS, MAGIC: THE GATHERING
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From TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE and A Galaxy Far, Far Away to a Place Where Friendship is Magic, Fans Can Enjoy Their Favorite Pop Culture Brands All in One Place at San Diego Comic-Con. Pawtucket, R.I. – July 23, 2014 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is coming back to Comic-Con International in San Diego to celebrate its iconic and globally renowned brands including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS, KRE-O, and licensed toy and game lines for ANGRY BIRDS, MARVEL, and STAR WARS. From toys and games, to comics, television programs and Hollywood blockbuster films, Hasbro continues to entertain kids and fans around the globe
Continue readingWizard World Presents ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Panel Featuring Sir Patrick Stewart, Moderated By William Shatner, August 24 During Chicago Comic Con
Below is the press release announcing a special “Star Trek: The Next Generation” panel at Wizard World Chicago. Six TNG members will be in attendance, and the panel will be moderated by William Shatner himself. The reason for this panel? It’s been twenty years since the finale, “All Good Things” aired. Twenty years? Good Lord, I’m old. See the press release below and hit the jump for more. Wizard World Presents ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Panel Featuring Sir Patrick Stewart, Moderated By William Shatner, August 24 During Chicago Comic Con Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent
Continue readingBoreanaz, Reedus, Smith, Gillan Headline Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Celebrity Roster
David Boreanaz, Norman Reedus, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Katie Cassidy, Stan Lee Headline Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 Five WWE® Standouts Including Superstar John Cena®, Five ‘The Walking Dead’ Stars, Anthony Mackie, Evan Peters, Top Comics Creators Also Among Top Stars At Pop Culture Festival At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center ROSEMONT, Ill., June 25, 2014 – David Boreanaz (“Bones,” “Angel”), Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” Boondock Saints), Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who,”), Katie Cassidy (“Arrow”), William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “T.J. Hooker”) and comics legend Stan Lee are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It is largest and longest-running
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Preview – Age of Extinction Generations
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. In the Deluxe category we have Hot Shot (original mold was Crosshairs) and in the Leader category we have a two-pack of Grimlock and Optimus Prime. Pics are below.
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Preview – 1-Step Changers Waves 3 and 4
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. Continuing the new mantra of having easy transforming toys for the youngsters, Hasbro has two new waves of 1-Step changers. Wave 3 includes Bumblebee, Drift (helicopter), Galvatron, Slug and Steeljaw. Following that, in Wave 4, we have Megatron, Prowl (looking very G1), Rollbar and Strafe.
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Preview – Generations Voyager 2014/2015
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. Coming this year is a new friggin’ Headmaster Brainstorm with Arcana (hooray for Headmasters! and next year is an IDW-inspired Optimus Prime. That truck form is… interesting. Anyway, check out the pics!
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Preview – Generations Legends 2015
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. Coming next year we have Legends Bombshell (yay for name reclaim!), Powerglide, Thundercracker and Windcharger. My Metroplex will have new friends. Check out the pics!
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