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!
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Preview – Generations Legends 2014
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. Coming later this year we have Legends Cliffjumper with Suppressor and Nemesis Prime with Spinister. Sweet. Check out the pics!
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Preview – Generations Leader 2015
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. Coming in 2015 we have two Leader Megatrons, one a remold of the other. Both are tanks, but only one is freakin’ Armada Megatron! Nice!
Continue readingBotCon 2014 – Hasbro Previews – Generations Deluxe 2014
Hasbro just finished their presentation at BotCon 2014, and now we have pictures courtesy Hasbro/Hunter PR. Coming later this year we have Deluxe Arcee (G1 styled!) and Chromia (IDW). Awesome. Take a look at the pics!
Continue readingHasbro Unveils “Angry Birds Transformers”
I must be slipping; I couldn’t think of a bird-related pun for that headline. In any case, Hasbro revealed their new “Angry Birds Transformers” line this morning, featuring the mash-up of the hit mobile game craze and those robots in disguise. Frankly, after Angry Birds Star Wars, I’m surprised it took this long to get the Transformers version. Angry Birds isn’t really my thing, but the kids seem to love it, and that’s what matters most. Although I’m sure once we see plush Angry Bird Transformers, I’ll buy one or all for my kid. Check out the artwork below,
Continue readingTransformers 2014 Hall of Fame Nominating Period is Open!
Good morning, Transformers fans! Once again, Hasbro is asking the fans for their input as to who should be inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame. At BotCon 2014, June 22-24, Hasbro will announce the 2014 Hall of Fame Class, and they have two spots open for Fans’ Choice characters. Here’s what I want you to do – think of any robots that you feel are deserving to be included. Post a comment to this article, E-mail tfhof@asmzine.com, comment on Facebook, or Tweet @ASMzine with the hashtag #ASMTF and include your nominees. The list needs to be compiled and sent
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