 Hasbro Q&A Responses - March 10th |
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 Mar 10 2009, 03:51 PM
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 Nice beaver. Group: Retired Staff Posts: 15,976 Joined: 20-December 01 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 36 Faction: Decepticon  |
QUOTE 1) - The press release posted on Hasbro.com just prior to Toy Fair indicated that there would be 10 Deluxe figures for Universe in 2009. 8 of those figures have been made public (Cheetor, Cyclonus, Hound, Starscream, Dinobot, Smokescreen, Hot Shot and Ratchet), leaving 2 unknown figures. Is there any chance that you can elaborate what these two figures are, or if one of them will be Red Alert, similar to Takara Tomy's release schedule with Henkei? Hasbro: Unfortunately, the press release prior to Toy Fair regarding Universe Deluxe was incorrect. For 2009, there will only be 8 Deluxe figures (Cheetor, Cyclonus, Hound, Starscream, Dinobot, Smokescreen, Hot Shot and Ratchet). 2) - What are your plans for the Legends and Robot Heroes sublines? Will we see additional lower-tier/obscure characters, old favorites, etc in the future? Also, will Mighty Muggs be back after the TF2 movie line? Hasbro: In 2009, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen product we be featuring the core movie characters as well as some ancillary characters throughout all of the assortments, including Legends and Robot Heroes. 3) - Several characters who were a big part of the classic Marvel TF comics have (for a variety of reasons) ended up with their rights belonging to Marvel rather than Hasbro. The original Death's Head (a major player in many of the best UK stories) and Circuit Breaker (a major player in the US comics run) being prime examples. It's just recently been announced that Hasbro has secured the Marvel liscense for the next few years and you've just launched the great looking 3 3/4 Marvel Universe figure line. Is there any chance you could put your heads together for a few toys of these classic TF fan favorite characters, now that they are legally possible at long last? Or at least pass their names along to the Marvel-team folks as possibillities? Hasbro: We certainly appreciate these characters and what they have brought to the Transformers. However, they are not at the top of the character list at this point in time. As with anything, there is always a chance that we will revisit these characters at some point in time, it just unfortunately is not now. Original submission thread for this round This post has been edited by Quantumhawk: Mar 10 2009, 03:56 PM -------------------- Wait a minute. Do not associate this thing in the picture with any delicious food. As a matter of fact, it is even inedible. It is a pair of shorts with meat pattern printed on it. Next time you go to supermarket for meat, you should be careful. Shorts are not delicious even though they come with meat patterns.
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Mar 10 2009, 04:13 PM
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 President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 21,498 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
Not surprised that there are no plans (that they can reveal) about a Universe Red Alert.
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Mar 10 2009, 04:28 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 1,207 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Ct. USA Member No.: 4,093 |
Sigh. Well that's a bunch of money I'm saving so far. Hope some of the other answers are more interesting/encouraging for folks who don't care much for or about the movie toys. Not that likely probably... but one can hope.
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Mar 10 2009, 04:50 PM
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 An ugly name, for an ugly creature... Group: Citizen Posts: 2,292 Joined: 26-July 03 Member No.: 3,271 Faction: Decepticon |
Circuit Breaker? Seriously?
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Mar 10 2009, 05:15 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 801 Joined: 9-February 08 Member No.: 11,344 Faction: Decepticon |
QUOTE Hasbro: Unfortunately, the press release prior to Toy Fair regarding Universe Deluxe was incorrect. For 2009, there will only be 8 Deluxe figures (Cheetor, Cyclonus, Hound, Starscream, Dinobot, Smokescreen, Hot Shot and Ratchet). I wonder if that means they were wrong about the remaining number of figures in other lines too. *cough* (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-op.gif) |
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Mar 10 2009, 05:17 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 1,792 Joined: 13-May 06 Member No.: 8,260 Faction: Decepticon |
That wasn't worth the time & effort it took to type the questions. |
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Mar 10 2009, 05:17 PM
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Group: Protoform Posts: 12 Joined: 28-April 03 From: New York Member No.: 2,777 Faction: Decepticon |
Guess I'll have to buy Red Alert from Henkei.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-screamer.gif)
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Mar 10 2009, 05:41 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 2,397 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Shelby Township, MI Member No.: 9,988 Faction: Maximal |
Okay so...
#1 - No news. #2 - No news. #3 - No news. Riviting so far Hasbro. :-( The TF club just posted their answers and they are equally riviting. To Paraphrase: 1. Q. Will they release the last wave of Universe Robot heroes in 2009? A. No plans. 2. Q. Is animated ending. A. We cannot speak of it. 3. Q. Will we see any homages to Energon, Machine Wars or Beast Machines in the Universe line? A. Anything is possible. Seibertron.com has their answers up here: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/new...uestions/15360/ The gist of them is that there will be some G1 inspired redecos in the movie line, but they won't tell us specifics. They may or may not make a Drift figure when the time is right. There will be some ANimated season 3 character toys released in 2009, but again no specifics. Probably the best set of answers so far. This post has been edited by mignash: Mar 10 2009, 06:02 PM -------------------- Looking for: Energon Sixshot, G1 Cloudburst whip, G1 quake tank barrel.  "...real nearby!" |
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Mar 10 2009, 06:00 PM
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 It burns sooo good! Group: News Manager Posts: 18,033 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 268 Faction: Free Agent |
Seibertron's Q&A is now up:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/new...uestions/15360/ QUOTE 1.) Can we expect more store exclusive Generation 1 repaints of movie figures like the new Corvette Sideswipe into Generation 1 colors? Any hints to drop for us on which characters will receive Generation 1 style repaints (Devastator?). Can we expect premium style repaints with the ROTF line of figures as well?
2.) Recent confusion with IDW's and HASBRO's answers gives us conflicting information. Will IDW's character Drift be getting his own toy, or not? Would it be a part of UNIVERSE or some other special line? How about other comic original characters getting toys like Impactor or Jhiaxus, which are not repaints? In the back of the Transformers Spotlight Vol 2 Graphic Novel, there is a great design for Nova Prime, which could be made as a toy, any chance of it being made? 3.) Will there be toys of these new Season 3 TF: Animated Characters? What of the rumor that Season 3 is the last season of Animated? Any hints on what is the next on tap after the ROTF line is done, with the supposed end to Transformers Animated? --------------------  |
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Mar 10 2009, 06:10 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 19,551 Joined: 8-February 03 Member No.: 2,246 |
I love their Drift answer. It's like "uh... we didn't have any plans to give him a toy, but, hey, if you guys want one..."
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Mar 10 2009, 06:14 PM
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 Let's get hammered. Group: Citizen Posts: 6,354 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Somewhere, over a rainbow. Member No.: 11,067 Faction: Free Agent |
Season 3 Characters getting toys? Very nice. Very nice indeed.
We know about Blackout and possibly Rodimus, but who else could come? Strika and Spittor aren't very toy friendly, there was a Cyclonus not too long ago... My bets are on Dai Atlas, Perceptor, Wheeljack, and MAYBE Grandus. -------------------- QUOTE(Contrary Mary @ Jul 10 2010, 09:24 PM)  boobs count as accessories. |
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Mar 10 2009, 06:19 PM
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 Animated Battletrap is aduoable! Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 33,826 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 |
QUOTE I love their Drift answer. It's like "uh... we didn't have any plans to give him a toy, but, hey, if you guys want one..." Yep, unlike AHM, Drift is the best part of these things. Can't wait for Ryall's response. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-fire.gif) --------------------  |
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Mar 10 2009, 06:47 PM
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 Autobot Rainbow Brigade Group: Citizen Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Charlotte NC Member No.: 4,622 Faction: Autobot |
Bummer. I was really hoping they'd finally comment on bringing MP Grimlock to the US this year.
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Mar 10 2009, 06:56 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 3,623 Joined: 2-October 02 From: Omaha NE Member No.: 1,555 |
Huh...
Best way to have Hasbro make a toy of a comic origin character... Say they are producing it, and when they get asked about it, they'll take it under the implication that the character is popular {rather than the most literal meaning...} and therefore end up making the toy of the character. -------------------- Not Affiliated or to be confused with Project: Black Knife
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Mar 10 2009, 07:02 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 19,551 Joined: 8-February 03 Member No.: 2,246 |
QUOTE(Magick @ Mar 10 2009, 07:47 PM) Bummer. I was really hoping they'd finally comment on bringing MP Grimlock to the US this year. That answer sounds like they're shopping it around as a store exclusive and waiting to see who bites. QUOTE(Blacknife @ Mar 10 2009, 07:56 PM) Huh... Best way to have Hasbro make a toy of a comic origin character... Say they are producing it, and when they get asked about it, they'll take it under the implication that the character is popular {rather than the most literal meaning...} and therefore end up making the toy of the character. That falls apart as soon as someone mentions to Hasbro, "we're curious because IDW said you guys were making a Drift". -------------------- Update them bookmarks! Transformers Wiki has moved to www.tfwiki.net! Lord Imperious Delirious demands it!
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Mar 10 2009, 07:02 PM
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 Don't shoot, I'm a man Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 15,083 Joined: 13-February 02 From: Hollywood, CA Member No.: 649 |
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=2627
Action Figure Insider wound up with the most informative answers... all but confirming Classics Wheeljack and big ol' Robot Heroes movie Devastator. --------------------  |
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Mar 10 2009, 07:39 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 1,207 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Ct. USA Member No.: 4,093 |
QUOTE(ChessPieceFace @ Mar 10 2009, 08:02 PM) http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=2627 Action Figure Insider wound up with the most informative answers... all but confirming Classics Wheeljack and big ol' Robot Heroes movie Devastator. Hmm... Weird that they seem to say Classic Wheeljack is planed for the "near future". I mean that's awesome, but I didn't think there'd be ANY Classics in the near future, at least till the end of 09 or 2010. Though I suppose winter 2009 might meet the definition near. If they do him he's a must buy and they SO need to do Trailbreaker and Jazz (not happy he's not being discussed yet) at the same time so we can begin to finish up the last of original the 84 Bots. -------------------- |
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Mar 10 2009, 07:51 PM
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 Animated - for her pleasure! Group: Citizen Posts: 7,752 Joined: 30-March 04 From: Montreal Member No.: 4,369 Faction: Autobot |
Botcon attendees: Please tell Hasbro no Drift.
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Mar 10 2009, 08:03 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 2,397 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Shelby Township, MI Member No.: 9,988 Faction: Maximal |
hmmm... They can't make a Soundwave because "kids" today won't know what a cassette player is? They made Ravage, he's a cassette. So kids know what cassettes are, but not cassette players? Kids are REALLY stupid according to Hasbro.
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Mar 10 2009, 08:06 PM
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Animated Battletrap is aduoable! Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 33,826 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 |
QUOTE all but confirming Classics Wheeljack Or Animated. -------------------- |
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