JAGEX GAMES STUDIO ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF TRANSFORMERS MMO AT BOTCON 2011 OFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS FAN CONVENTION ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN THEIR OWN TRANSFORMERS CHARACTER, MEET THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM, AND PRE-REGISTER FOR BETA FANS’ WAIT FOR THE NAME AND EARLY DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING MMO IS OVER CAMBRIDGE, UK – JUNE 1, 2011 – Jagex Games Studio, one of the largest independent games developers and publishers in the world, today announced the much anticipated name;TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE for the upcoming MMO based on the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. as well as plans to attend TRANSFORMERS BotCon 2011, the
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Press Release: Transformers Invade Pasadena for 17th Annual Transformers Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HASBRO CELEBRATES ITS TRANSFORMERS BRAND AS “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” INVADE PASADENA FOR 17th ANNUAL TRANSFORMERS CONVENTION TRANSFORMERS Fans From Around the World to Experience “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” Brand Exhibition Of The Epic Global Entertainment Franchise PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 31, 2011) – Thousands of fans from around the world will celebrate the enduring popularity of the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), as the 2011 TRANSFORMERS fan convention known as “BOTCON” returns to Pasadena on June 4-5. Less than a month before the highly anticipated debut of the new Paramount Pictures filmTRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON,
Continue readingPress Release – Mezco Reveals Green Lantern Mez-Itz Summer Exclusive
For Immediate Release DC Universe Mez-Itz Green Lantern & Sinestro Comic Version 2-Pack Mez-Itz, 6″ rotocast vinyl collectibles that are cool by design. Both GREEN LANTERN and SINESTRO feature five points of articulation with 1000 points of fun, and are packaged in sturdy, collector friendly box! In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. But when a new enemy threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the
Continue readingPress Release: Mezco and Others Contribute To Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief
For Immediate Release Mezco and Others Contribute To Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief Last March, Japan experienced one of the most overwhelming national tragedies on record. In addition to the irreparable loss of life, the overall damage costs exceed $300 billion, marking the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami as the most costly natural disaster in the history of the world. As such, many businesses and organizations across the world have come together to aid and support Japan in their time of crisis. Fangoria, America’s #1 horror entertainment company, is proud to be a part of the relief effort.
Continue readingPress Release: Bay and Spielberg in Transformers Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HASBRO TO HONOR MICHAEL BAY AND STEVEN SPIELBERG WITH INDUCTION INTO THE TRANSFORMERS HALL OF FAME Bay to attend ceremony at TRANSFORMERS “BOTCON” Fan Convention in Pasadena, California, on June 4 Pawtucket, R.I. (MAY 18, 2011) — Earlier today on its official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced the induction of film industry legends Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg—the director and executive producer of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS film franchise—into its TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame. The second annual TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame ceremony, which celebrates more than 25 years of “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action,
Continue readingPress Release: IDW News: The Road to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Road to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Begins Prequel comics offer first taste of hugely anticipated film Movie adaptation launching May 25th San Diego, CA (April 25, 2011) – Starting today, TRANSFORMERS fans worldwide can begin the journey to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, one of the summer’s most anticipated movies, set to be released by Paramount Pictures on July 1, 2011. Coming from IDW Publishing and Hasbro, two monthly comic series give readers the first look at this intergalactic adventure. TRANFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON – RISING STORM leads right into the mega events of the film, while TRANFORMERS:
Continue readingPress Release: Mezco Toys: DC Universe Mini Mez-Itz 2 Packs: Assortment 2
For Immediate Release DC Universe Mini Mez-Itz 2 Packs: Assortment 2 Mezco Toyz will be introducing even more characters from the DC Universe including world-famous super heroes such as Batman™, Superman™ and the Green Lantern. Look for many more characters to hit the store shelves this year! The first series of 2 packs includes the following pairings: Batman Beyond & Cyborg The Flash & Captain Cold Dr. Fate & Etrigan the Demon Mini Mez-Itz are 2″ collectibles that are cool by design. All Mini Mez-Itz feature five points of articulation and are packaged together on a blister card! In finer
Continue readingPress Release: Orlando Says “YO! JOE!” and Welcomes the 18th Annual G.I. JOE Convention
ORLANDO SAYS “YO! JOE!” AND WELCOMES THE 18TH ANNUAL G.I. JOE CONVENTION “G.I. JoeCon” Will Kickoff With Hundreds Of Paratrooper Action Figures Sailing Down From Atop The Convention Center PROVIDENCE, RI – MARCH 31, 2011 – It has been seven years since its last tour in Orlando, but the G.I. JOE Convention – G.I. JoeCon, hosted by the G.I. JOE Collectors’ Club and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), is excited to revisit Disney World for its 18th annual celebration. To kickoff the event, hundreds of action figures with fully-functional parachutes will be launched off the roof of the Walt Disney World
Continue readingTransformers Hall of Fame – 2011 Voting Open!
Last year, Hasbro inducted five Transformers into the new Transformers Hall of Fame — Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream and Fan Choice Winner Dinobot. For 2011, Hasbro will induct four characters – Ironhide, Ratchet, Soundwave and one other — possibly your favorite! On April 13, the official Transformers website, Transformers.com will hold balloting for Transformers fans to choose the fourth character, and Hasbro has asked numerous fan outlets to choose who will appear on the ballot, just like last year. And just like last year, ASM wants to know your five top Transformers characters. We’ll tabulate the results and send
Continue readingHasbro Press Release: “16 Weeks Of Cyber Sweeps”
HASBRO DELIVERS “16 WEEKS OF CYBER SWEEPS” TO TRANSFORMERS FANS Limited Edition TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON CYBERVERSE OPTIMUS PRIME Action Figure Preview Pack Hits Shelves and Kicks Off Online 3D “Cyber Sweeps” Promotion PAWTUCKET, RI – MARCH 15, 2011 – The iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today the start of the “TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON 16 Weeks of Cyber Sweeps” event, a 16-week-long consumer promotion. Leading up to the worldwide release of the new Paramount Pictures live-action movie from director Michael Bay, and executive producer Steven Spielberg, TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, on Friday, July 1, fans will
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