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,
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Press 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 readingToy Review – Transformers – Turbo Tracks
The Geek Bits Name: Turbo Tracks Toyline: Transformers Subline: Reveal the Shield Released: January/February 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $12.99 Includes: Turbo Tracks, blaster, instructions Worth the price? Buy it at normal retail, do not hesitate if he’s on sale. If there’s anything AUTOBOT TRACKS loves, it’s himself. In his opinion, nothing is quite so fine as the glint of sunlight off his perfectly polished chrome, or the looks humans give his sweet paint job as he rolls by. He’s no coward, but he avoids battle all the same, if only to protect his precious
Continue readingToy Review – Cyberverse Commander Powerglide
The Geek Bits Toy Name: Powerglide Toyline Name: Transformers Subline Name: Dark of the Moon Toy Class: Cyberverse Commander Manufacturer: Hasbro Released: May 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $7 (roughly) Includes: Powerglide, 2 weapons Worth the price? Totally. Get it when you see it.
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 readingToy Review – Hasbro Marvel Lightning Clash Thor
The Geek Bits Toy Name: Lightning Clash Thor Toyline Name: Thor: The Mighty Avenger Manufacturer: Hasbro Released: March 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $7.99 Includes: Thor with light-up hammer and detachable cape Worth the price? 2 out of 5 – Get it on clearance. In honor of the new Marvel/Paramount movie THOR, I decided it was worth reviewing a Thor toy! But which one? After scouring the aisles at a local Target, I chose Lightning Clash Thor. Why? Well, it has a light-up hammer. Light up toys are cool. But was it worth the money?
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 readingFrom the Lost ASM Archives – GI Joe Con 2005
Did you know that ASM has been to GI Joe Con? No, probably not. Here’s the story. Back in 2005, JoeCon was held in Minneapolis, MN, a relatively short drive from where I live. As it turns out, that was also the year that Fun Publications took over BotCon, and I was curious as to how the people in charge ran a convention. Add to that a bunch of local friends who are huge Joe fans and wanted to go to the convention, and you got yourself the recipe for a good old-fashioned Road Trip.
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
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