Botcon 2016 Hasbro Transformers Panel

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tony_Bacala, Apr 9, 2016.

  1. janeDoe001

    janeDoe001 Well-Known Member

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    Well, it's better than in the RiD series... unless a 2017 Optimus steals the spotlight from him, again. ;)  :lol  = :stick: 


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  2. Anti Spark

    Anti Spark It'S DUB Or Nothing!

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    Could it be...?!


    Transformers going downhill?

    Talk about lackluster.
     
  3. Raiyuki

    Raiyuki Low Class Seeker

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    Seeing as I've been an Overlord fan since watching Masterforce and have dedicated a facebook page to him, I'm REALLY hyped and excited for him and honestly 2017 isn't gonna come fast enough. Superion's silhouette was exciting at Botcon 2014, but hot damn does Overlord hit me personally. I do hope to Primus they don't use the IDW head/face but even if they do I will gladly get it because it's Overlord. Walking around the exhibit hall at Botcon and seeing Overlords for no less than $695 has been somewhat depressing; having an update to the character means so very much to me and the further down the road we go the close we get to filling out the Takara G1 ranks in classics form.
     
  4. TacticalBacon

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    I can't be certain, but I think this guy likes Overlord
     
  5. supervir2

    supervir2 Feels like the kid in Big everyday.

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    It is really interesting how time changes people and things. Back on 2005 when I attended the new product panel, they showed off the classic
    Seekers for the first time and the place (myself included) went nuts. 11 years later and I couldn't care less about anything discussed today apart from the lack of BW since that and MP are pretty much my remaining interests. Obviously, plenty do like what is being made, but it is amazing how niche somone such as myself has become that even a transformer convention holds nothing meaningful despite my actively buying figs for 20 years!
     
  6. artiepants

    artiepants Transformers '84!!!

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    Was there. Any indication of an in-store date for Titans Return besides the "fall" they've used to date? Gonna be wild if TT steals there thunder and gets out the first wave or 2 before Hasbro...
     
  7. ma70er

    ma70er HasTak/3P TF Collector, Gamer

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    The first wave of Takara Legends using TR figures comes out July, if the preorders are anything to go by.

    July =/= Fall, so TT just might.
     
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    I have this feeling they didn't mention it and nobody asked about it. Basically nothing changed.
     
  9. Raiyuki

    Raiyuki Low Class Seeker

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    It's an elaborate ruse >.>
    No several people asked and they said MANY people tweeted about that to them. They gave the usual vague answer.
     
  10. soundwaverulls

    soundwaverulls Taking a break

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    I read about Overlord hours ago, yet keep forgetting about him. Guess that's a side effect of my dying interest in IDW. I should probably read LSOTW again and remind myself how awesome the comic (and Overlord in particular) was.
     
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    Liokaiser, Overlord confirmed = yes! Spoke with Hasbro designer at display booth....really nice guy ( can't remember name, black/Grey hair and a little facial hair, chunky like me), said masterpiece is alive, working on licenses; also asked about G-1 reissues continuing in platinum sets...He asked what mounds they should look for, I mentioned combiners and take a reissues that were not released here yet....He said the combiners make a lot of sense since combiner wars continues through 2018 in some fashion so will look into it, no plans yet. Also mentioned another seeker set with SS, SW, TC without modified weapons like the platinum thrust....He said also sounded good. Again said they will look at it. Maybe placating me with usual hopeful but vague answers.
    As for CW Predaking and Abominus they have received many requests for them, maybe.....smiled. again sounded hopeful.
     
  12. grindcore138

    grindcore138 TIME TO DELIVER A PIZZA BALL!

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    OVERLORD?! Fucking yes!!! Please be Leader class and have a headsculpt slavishly based on Nick Roche's design from LSotW.

    Pretty bummed to see no plans for Beast Wars' 20th anniversary, I'd have loved some more Generations BW characters.
     
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    If anyone gets a chance to chat up the Hasbro guys, ask if there's any way they could finish what FP started in regards to CW Crankcase and Quake... Long shot in the dark, I know...
     
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    Overlord huh?


    Neat.
     
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