Hasbro Transformers Panel Information - No MP Starscream and more

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Super_Megatron, Jul 20, 2006.

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  1. Super_Megatron, Jul 20, 2006
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    -Masterpiece Starscream - No plans to release him states side at this time.
    -Beast Minicons - still in planning stages, no further details
    -All current sublines to begin featuring characters that will be in the new Movie
    -20th Prime on display at the Hasbro booth IS plastic, but the version released to stores will be diecast
    -Many toy related questions were answered with the answer of BotCon.
     
  2. Foster, Jul 20, 2006
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    Well, that doesn't mean I'll get MP-3 either. It's not Starscream. I'll wait and see if anyone will release the mold in a Transformer's actual colors.
     
  3. SPLIT LIP, Jul 20, 2006
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    No MP Starscream? Bummer. Beast minicons sound cool!
     
  4. OmegaScourge, Jul 20, 2006
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    WTF Hasbro....why not bring over the stuff that's actually good and worth buying.

    Die-cast 20th Prime, unless he has long stacks and no battle damage, i'll pass.
     
  5. airfox, Jul 20, 2006
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    Yes! But is it beast-to-robot or beast-to-vehicle?

    Understandable.

    :lol 

    Botcon! Botcon!

    -airfox
     
  6. Sepultron, Jul 20, 2006
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    Did anyone ask about that alleged Alt Megatron color scheme we saw?
     
  7. Valkysas, Jul 20, 2006
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    anyone ask "where the hell is nemesis prime"?
     
  8. Kickback, Jul 20, 2006
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    You just answered your own question. Everyone wanted 20th Prime released here, and when he was, no one bought him. At least, not enough to warrant releasing *ANOTHER* "Masterpiece" figure at an $80 pricepoint.

    The re-release of 20th Prime is simply for movie promotional purposes, and perhaps even to test the market once again for that type of figure.

    When I asked Hasbro about MP Starscream before, I got a "Sept 2007 at the absolute earliest, if at all". So you won't be seeing him here until next Christmas at the earliest.
     
  9. My03Tundra, Jul 20, 2006
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    I still want Starscream despite his more "realistic" paint job. It is disappointing he won't initially see a US release. Maybe the US release will be animation accurate... we can only hope.

    As for the plastic 20th Prime, if it was of a decent quality, I wouldn't overly object if he was all plastic if it meant a substantial price reduction.
     
  10. Tman978, Jul 20, 2006
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    On ebay
     
  11. artiepants, Jul 20, 2006
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    Honestly, i'm a bit shocked.

    I was beginning to theorize that the 'more realistic' changes were actually being caled for by Hasbro, soley aimed at bringing him out in some sort of 'licensed alt military subline'...
     
  12. Nerd Bomber, Jul 20, 2006
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    i guess ill be importing MP starscream this winter then
     
  13. Liokaiser, Jul 20, 2006
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    Planning stages? Wow, that's awesome. Beast Minicons would kick some serious butt. :D 
     
  14. Razerwire, Jul 20, 2006
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    Hopefully there are plans in the future to bring Starscream over here for those fans who want him but don't want to import... I, on the other hand, will be getting MP-03...
     
  15. Omik, Jul 20, 2006
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    I remember hearing about the beast minicons and "larger alts (possibly military)" from the panels at last year's botcon. I wonder what's changed since then.

    Wait, duh, they have movie figures to sell. Well, at least we'll get those new minicons. Admittedly, I was really hoping for a Screamer over here, as I won't be getting the Japanese version.
     
  16. Locke, Jul 20, 2006
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    Haven't beast minicons been in the planning stages for awhile now? (This is a real question because I only vaguely remember something about beasts, I'm not trying to complain)
     
  17. Super_Megatron, Jul 20, 2006
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    Yes they have been.
     
  18. Switchblade, Jul 20, 2006
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    Thank you, Hasbro, for removing the last temptation to get MP Starscream somehow. That's $80 I get to keep. :D 
     
  19. Dark_Convoy, Jul 20, 2006
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    I refuse to import it (mainly because of jacked up price + shipping).

    Between this and the whole Nemesis Prime ordeal, very cross with Hasbro today.
     
  20. Seth Buzzard, Jul 20, 2006
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    Damn, MP Starscream was one of the few TFs I have been really been looking forward too. And I was on of the no ones that did buy 20th Prime.
     
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