Friday morning, Hasbro and ASCIS announced a new partnership. I admit, I wasn’t surprised that a deal was made to create shoes and apparel featuring a Hasbro brand; that’s nothing new. It’s a way to get a Hasbro property out into the world past the toy room or aisle. I was extremely surprised when I heard that the property in question is GI Joe. Unfortunately, the Joe line has seen better days. There’s been no new retail product in a long time, the convention had its last hurrah last year, and the club is starting to wind down operations. It’s
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IDW Publishing – April 2014 Solicitations – Transformers, GI Joe, 24
IDW Publishing has released their solicitations for April 2014. Here’s what’s in store for Transformers, GI Joe, and 24. TRANSFORMERS Transformers Legacy: A Celebration of Transformers Package Art—CERTIFIED COOL Jim Sorenson, Bill Forster (w) Remember the thrill of tearing open the wrapping on Christmas morning, discovering a brand new TRANSFORMERS toy in a shiny new box? While the toys were amazing in their own right, what made the packages stand head-and-shoulders above the competing action figures on shelves was the stunning box art. Transformers: Legacy collects hundreds of beautifully airbrushed paintings from the iconic first decade of The Transformers. Essays and interviews from the
Continue readingGI JOE Kreons versus TRANSFORMERS Kreons Video
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Continue readingDark Horse & IDW Comics Preview – October 9, 2013
Here are some selected previews that will be out in comic shops Wednesday, October 9. These are the books that caught my eye this week. DARK HORSE Star Wars #10 Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles have infiltrated an Imperial Destroyer. But now nine thousand stormtroopers are searching for them, and Darth Vader is aware of their presence. Completing their mission and escaping with their lives may be an either/or proposition! Meanwhile, the Rebel fleet prepares for an Imperial assault! Artist Carlos D’Anda returns! Legendary Star Wars cover artist Hugh Fleming!
Continue readingComiXology’s NYCC Exclusives & Signings
NEW YORK COMIC CON 2013: ComiXology Takes Comics Further During NYCC With Exclusive Giveaways, Signings & Offers At Booth #1928 Limited Edition Art Cards during signings by Nick Dragotta (East of West), Greg Rucka & Michael Lark (Lazarus), Katie Cook (My Little Pony), Sara Richard (My Little Pony), & Doug Braithwaite (Unity #1) All Art Cards limited to 100 first come, first-served First 5 fans at Larry Hama signing receive Free G.I. Joe: The Best of Larry Hama Hardcover Joshua Hale Fialkov & Joe Infurnari Will Sign Free The Bunker #1 special sketch card with free code for first issue October
Continue readingIDW Previews for September 25, 2013 – Transformers, GI Joe, Doctor Who
Straight from IDW, here are previews of some of the comics that will be on store shelves tomorrow. (Note: Not a full list; I grabbed what I thought would be of interest to ASM readers).
Continue readingHasbro Announces Panels, Autographs Sessions, Giveaways for SDCC
To complement their Comic-Con International Press Release, Hasbro/Hunter PR have sent over a list of their panels, autographs, and special edition giveaways for SDCC 2013. It’s a big press release, so hit the jump for full details.1 HASBRO COMIC-CON PANELS, AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS & SPECIAL EDITION GIVEAWAYS
Continue readingHasbro Delivers Special Edition Toys at Comic-Con International
Hasbro/Hunter PR have sent over a press release documenting the awesome toys you’ll be able to buy at SDCC or at HasbroToyShop.com. We have images of most of these toys you can see by viewing this link. HASBRO AGAIN DELIVERS COVETED SPECIAL EDITION TOYS AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL, FEATURING TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE AND MORE Pawtucket, R.I. – July 15, 2013 — Continuing a highly anticipated annual tradition, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is coming to Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, with a wide selection of special edition action figures and toys that are set to be some of
Continue readingHasbro to Showcase Its Iconic Pop Culture Brands at Comic-Con International
Hasbro has released their pre-SDCC Press Release, which is copied below. Highlights that I want to call out: On Thursday, Transformers fans can see a sneak peak of an upcoming Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters episode, in which Bumblebee will speak! Also, at 1:30 at the Hasbro booth, fans can get a free Transformers: The Ride poster. In addition, new information about the post-Transformers Prime movie/DVD will be announced. My Little Pony fans, Saturday is for you. Signings, give aways, and more, including a chance to see a sneak peak of My Little Pony: Equestria Girls if you are fast enough to get to the Hasbro booth
Continue readingToy Fair 2013 – Day 1 Recap – Hasbro News
As we gear up for Day 2 of Toy Fair pictures, let’s step back and take a look at Day 1 in review. Yesterday was the annual Hasbro Fan Media Event, a great way to kick off Toy Fair for us toy lovers. A two hour presentation covered My Little Pony, Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel toys, and afterwards fan press members were allowed to see Hasbro’s show room. In addition, Hasbro provided the media with press images of toys seen and not seen at the show. Take a gander TRANSFORMERS Beast Hunters Bot Shots Construct-Bots Generations Kre-O MARVEL Marvel
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