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Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Transformers Construct Bots Product Information

Posted on 02-10-2013 at 11:19 AM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT- BOTS 2013 PRODUCT INFORMATION

Construct, customize and convert! In 2013 Hasbro introduces revolutionary new innovation to TRANSFORMERS action figures with CONSTRUCT- BOTS. Each TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT- BOTS figure includes a robot frame and lots of armor, weapons and accessory parts to let kids build and customize their own TRANSFORMERS robot action figure. To enhance the TRANSFORMERS play experience, each CONSTRUCT- BOTS figure can quickly convert from rob... [Read More]
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Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Bot Shots Product Information

Posted on 02-10-2013 at 11:18 AM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS 2013 PRODUCT INFORMATION

Collect ‘em all, Crash ‘em all - in four new ways! TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS figures are back, with four ways to play out TRANSFORMERS battles. Now, your TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS figures can jump, spin, flip or blitz into battle! Available in favorite characters, fans can choose their power, crash into battle and defeat their opponent. Plus, in 2013, new PREDACON characters bring the excitement of TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS to TRANSF... [Read More]
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Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Kre-O Product Information

Posted on 02-10-2013 at 11:17 AM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS 2013 PRODUCT INFORMATION

Inspired by the new TRANSFORMERS PRIME ‘BEAST HUNTERS’ story, the KRE-O TRANSFORMERS line from Hasbro in 2013 features re-imagined AUTOBOT characters and new PREDACONS, in brick and KREON form, based on the award winning animated series from Hasbro Studios.

The 2013 KRE-O TRANSFORMERS line includes:

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS Blind Bag Assortment
(Ages 6 -12 years /Approx. Retail Price: $2.49/Available: Spring 20... [Read More]
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Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Transformers Generations Product Information

Posted on 02-10-2013 at 11:16 AM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS Action Figures 2013 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

The collectible TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS line of action figures features characters and expressions from throughout the nearly 30 years of history and heritage of the TRANSFORMERS brand. In 2013 the GENERATIONS line continues to celebrate the FALL OF CYBERTRON video game from Activision by featuring more “Cybertronian” styled action figures including the popular DINOBOT character GRIMLOCK. The TRANSFORMERS GENERATI... [Read More]
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Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Rescue Bots Product Information

Posted on 02-10-2013 at 11:14 AM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
PLAYSKOOL HEROES 2013 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

The PLAYSKOOL HEROES product line is designed especially for younger kids who want all the fun and adventure of big kid action figures. The action and adventure heroes are based on favorite characters from the TRANSFORMERS, MARVEL, STAR WARS universes. This year offers new ways to play, introducing larger-sized five-inch action heroes perfect for younger kids, and a brand new line up of action!

Items new to the 2013 PLAYSKOOL HEROE... [Read More]
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Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Beast Hunters Product Information

Posted on 02-10-2013 at 11:12 AM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS 2013 PRODUCT INFORMATION


When a fearsome new faction of Beast TRANSFORMERS robots emerge on Earth, the AUTOBOTS must evolve to fight them — they must become BEAST HUNTERS! Based on the third season of the Emmy Award-winning animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS finds the AUTOBOTS facing off against both the DECEPTICONS and an unprecedented new foe: the dragon-like PREDACONS, lead by the spectacular PREDAKING character! Has... [Read More]
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Changes To Future Toy Packaging - Hasbro Goes Green

Posted on 12-08-2011 at 12:09 PM by NIBMRatchet under Press Releases
Hasbro-Green-Toy-Packaging-Transformers-G-I-Joe-My-Little-Pony Not a major toy news, but it is worth mentioning that Hasbro is planning to introduce a new “PVC-LessToy Packaging by 2013.

This decision comes from their effort to “Go Green”. Hasbro, Inc. announced today that it will eliminate polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from all new core toy and game packaging beginning in 2013. Hasbro has already begun to phase out PVC from some packaging, and has committed to completely eliminating PVC in packaging for new product beginning in 2013.
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TFW Interviews Auto Assembly

Posted on 07-17-2010 at 07:00 PM by Sol Fury under Interviews
AA2010-Smaller Ever wonder about what goes into making a Transformers convention? What goes on behind the scenes and the unsung heroes whose work is always unconsciously appreciated? We recently had the chance to speak with Simon Plumbe aka Simes of our 2005 Boards, the organizer of Europe's largest Transformers Convention, Auto Assembly. Read on for an insightful look into the world that lies behind the scenes of what you normally see at the event on the day.


TFW - First of all, thank you for taking your... [Read More]
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TFW2005 Interview with Mark Ryan (Voice of Bumblebee and Jetfire)

Posted on 06-14-2010 at 05:39 PM by Sol Fury under Interviews
movie-jetfire Currently working on the upcoming third Transformers movie, Mark Ryan recently took some time to answer questions for TFW2005. Mark Ryan is best known as the voices of Bumblebee and Jetfire in the 2007 and 2009 Transformers movies, but was also active as an on-set voice for many of the CGI characters during filming. In our interview, Mr. Ryan talks about his work on the Transformers franchise, his comic series with IDW, and more!




TFW: What led to you being brought on as the on-set voice... [Read More]
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Activision Rolls Out The Search for the Biggest Transformers Fan in the UK

Posted on 06-02-2010 at 12:58 PM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
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The Search for the Biggest Transformers Fan Rolls Out Across the UK





Do you know your Megatron from your Optimus Prime? Your Bumblebee from your Cybertron? If so, to celebrate the launch of the new video game Transformers: War for Cybertron, we are on the look out to find the UK’s most enthusiastic Transformers aficionado.



For the nationwide search, which begins on the 25TH May, a select panel of judges will be looking for the ultimate fan. So if you have every T
... [Read More]
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Hasbro NEST Global Alliance Press Release

Posted on 02-03-2010 at 12:43 PM by Sol Fury under Press Releases
HASBRO ANNOUNCES THE START OF N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE PROMOTION FOR ITS TRANSFORMERS TOY LINE FEATURING SPECIAL EDITION RAVAGE FIGURE

The Transformers Adventure Continues As Hasbro Invites Kids To Join The AUTOBOTS And The Elite N.E.S.T. Team

Pawtucket, RI – February 1, 2009 – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) announced today the start of a special promotion for its popular TRANSFORMERS toy line and is inviting kids and fans to “Join the N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE.” BUMBLEBEE and the AU... [Read More]
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IDW Publishing Q&A Answers for November 2009

Posted on 12-10-2009 at 05:06 PM by Sol Fury under Interviews
We recently had the unique opportunity for you, the fans, to address your questions or concerns about the Transformers comics to IDW Publishing's Andy Schmidt, editor for the Transformers comic books. Andy has very kindly answered all of your questions, and you can check out his responses below. Of particular note is that we can confirm that the Transformers Spotlight series of one shots will be making a come back in April 2010 with Transformers Spotlight Prowl!


Continuity

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Views: 3,604 / Credit: Andy Schmidt of IDW Publishing

Takara-Tomy Transformers Staff Interview - Human Alliance, Gravity Bots and more

Posted on 12-06-2009 at 05:16 PM by Sol Fury under Interviews
gen09vol301 Disclaimer: The original of this interview was published in Generations 2009 Vol.3.
This translation is provided solely to help non-Japanese fans who are unable to read this insightful interview in the book they purchased. Hope you 'll enjoy
Revisions by Sol Fury, who is always there to help and never says a harsh word on my Engrish Thank you!!


Who are they?
Mr. Shogo Hasui aka... [Read More]
Views: 6,314 / Credit: Translation by SydneyY of the 2005 Boards!

TFW2005 Interviews IDW Publishing Editor Andy Schmidt

Posted on 11-15-2009 at 10:26 AM by Sol Fury under Interviews
Transformers-Ongoing-1-Cover-A Andy Schmidt, IDW Publishing’s senior editor overseeing the Transformers series, recently sat down with us to talk about the upcoming Transformers ongoing series, his history with the franchise and his work in the comics industry as a whole. He also takes some time out to address some of the concerns fans have raised about the artistic direction of the series, assuring us that other artists and styles being used on the Transformers books, and the potential benefits that the shift to an ongoing... [Read More]
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TFW2005 Interviews Generation 1 Perceptor Paul Eiding

Posted on 10-03-2009 at 08:36 AM by Super_Megatron under Interviews
Paul-Eiding Paul Eiding, best known among TF fans for his work as the voice of Perceptor in the original animated series, recently graced us here at TFW with an interview. Answering questions posed by some of the users on the site, Mr. Eiding mused about the original series, his work in the video industry, and his love of the stage. Read below to check it out!


TFW:
First off, how did you get the role of Perceptor? As he was a character that appeared in the second season, had you heard any buzz for... [Read More]
Views: 5,219 / Credit: Aernaroth of the 2005 Boards!
 
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