when will we find out?

- Animated is a very character driven show with a strong core cast. As such, can we expect all of the main core characters to be getting upgrades and redesigns (ie new molds) on a fairly regular basis, as we saw with the Transmetal and Transmetal 2 figures in Beast Wars?
- What can you tell us about future plans for TFU character choices? There is a huge amount of interest in getting the rest of the early G1 characters (Wheeljack, Jazz), more Gobot homages, more Micromaster characters, more combiner leaders or actual combiner teams, and more representatives from other TF eras (Energon, Beast Machines, RiD, etc.).
- In the previous Q&A Hasbro said they might consider releasing the remaining original "Seeker" characters Thrust and Dirge. Now that Takara has molded these toys with new wings, will Hasbro release the remolded toys so fans can complete their Seeker collection Stateside?
- Can you discuss mold availability? Specifically, are the following molds available/likely for future use: off-screen movie characters (Stockade, Incinerator, etc), Marvel Crossovers, and molds from previous TF lines that haven't been used much (Energon, RiD, European G1/G2).
- With the revelation of the upcoming Cybertron Leobreaker retool Leo Prime, will we be seeing a trend of relatively dormant molds being remolded, or was Leo Prime an isolated instance?


We also set up a site to collaborate with other TF sites so we can avoid asking duplicate questions. So far about half the sites from last time chose to participate. I'm hoping next time everyone will join up.

Answers:

-We like to keep toys representing the more popular characters from the cartoon on shelves as long as possible, redecos are one way to do that.
-We appreciate fan interest in classic characters. We hope the line continues long enough to release many more fan favorites.
-No plans at this time/We're looking into it/Unhelpful answer #3.
-The availability of individual molds is subject to physically locating them, condition, desirability, and redeco potential. You're already getting a Wreckage repaint, the Marvel license is a hindering factor in repaints, and you're not getting Overlord.
-The Leo Prime mold is from Cybertron, a line on shelves not that long ago.

The only one I would disagree with using is the second one. I don't believe there will be any more Universe toys released that we don't already know about in the forseeable future. Maybe this could be reworded slightly to include repaints from older lines for the Movie toyline (like they did with Fracture and Crankcase) otherwise Hasbro may not talk about them.

If nothing else, maybe it'll let us know if that's really the case.