Submit your Questions for the Hasbro Transformers September 2010 Q&A

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tim Formas, Sep 7, 2010.

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  1. Bumblethumper

    Bumblethumper old misery guts

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    No, deluxe will suffice. Save voyager class for genuinely big TFs. If Galvatron doesn't get voyager, and WFC Optimus doesn't, and Straxxus doesn't, Thunderwing doesn't, I just don't see much case for Trailbreaker.
     
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  2. bradforj

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    Has any thought been given to including some GI Joe-styled G1 humans with some of the Generations TFs? Spike/Sparkplug/Chip/Carly/Arkeville are but some of the characters that could be included on a deluxe card with a smaller figure. I hope this falls under the design/character choices area that can be answered.
     
  3. Mutantx

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    Will there be any figures larger than Deluxe size in Generations?
    How many more characters (and which ones) from WFC will get figures in Generations?
    Other than Power Core Combiners are there going to be combiners for other lines?
     
  4. Biotoakid

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    Hasbro, would you have any design plans for G2 redecos or toys? The zany colors could be eye appealing to some
     
  5. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    Is Human Alliance limited to movie designs?
     
  6. hippymule

    hippymule Duocon

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    There seems to be a shift in transformers characters being made into figures.
    they seem to be focusing on some lesser loved figures, so does that mean we might see a release of some japanese exlusive characters, or mybe some Duocons!
     
  7. Maverick Hunter Christian

    Maverick Hunter Christian Choke on that, causality!

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    Are there any plans to make Transformers-related media available on streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix, or online stores such as Xbox Live Marketplace or Playstation Store?

    Are there any plans to release Power Core Combiner limbs in separate packs to supplement the large assortment of Commander figures that are and will be available?

    Between Power Core Combiners and RPMs, there is a notable assortment of Transformers product available for purchase that does not feature classical transformation between an alternate and robot mode. Is this a trend Hasbro is pursuing more aggressively in the future? Or is the classic transformation play pattern secure in the brand's future?

    Are online exclusives such as the Limited Edition Seasons released through Big Bad Toy Store a viable method of distribution for heritage releases, or would it still be investigated on a case-by-case basis? How far back into the release catalog are figures able to be released as reissues?

    Between the release of Generations Thrust and Dirge, a lot of folks have been left contemplating the fate of Thundercracker and how he could be released while dodging similarities to the Botcon 2007 version of the character. Would it be possible to see a release of Thundercracker that mirrors his animated color scheme; dark violet/blue with wine red detailing?
     
  8. Shatterpoint

    Shatterpoint Neato

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    Was Starscream's design in Transformers: Prime intentionally designed to look like Animated Starscream and Machine Wars Starscream ?
     
  9. cuad

    cuad VOK EMISSARY

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    Someone kindly ask them to import the Takara mold for TM-01 Optimus Primal for release here. Release him in the Generations line as ALPHA MUNKY WARRIOR SUPREME.
     
  10. Paxtin

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    What was the initial idea behind Power Core Combiners? How did the concept for the sub line originally come about?
     
  11. Megatronus

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    1. What exactly is the "Reveal the Shield" promotion shown at Cybertron Con? Does it have anything to do with rubsigns?

    2. What was the logic behind using War for Cybertron as a prequel to Prime? Obviously WFC was intended to be a prequel to the 1984 G1 cartoon, as the developers made it to be. The characters in the game all look like their G1 counterparts, and their Prime designs look completely different. Arcee changed colors and Megatron got a new cybertronian mode? He already had a cybertronian mode! Not to mention Breakdown, who went from being a small, white, paranoid con to a hulking big blue behemoth of a con. So what were you thinking when you decided to use War for Cybertron as a prequel to Prime?

    3. Instead or releasing the remaining Animated figures through Toys "R" Us, why not sell them in Generations or through HasbroToyShop.com?

    4. Why did you decide to make The Fallen, who was the title villain and destroyer of suns, a lowly voyager-class figure? I know we have the blueish/purple removable face voyager coming up but is there any chance we'll ever see an official leader-class The Fallen?
     
  12. x BlackMagnus x

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    Will we see the Alternity line get a US release?
    Which Masterpiece will be first(or at all), Rodimus(with or with out trailer)or Thundercracker?
     
  13. TacomaPrime

    TacomaPrime Cybertronian Tacoma

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    What other robots are going to be released in the generations line?
     
  14. madplanet

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    Q1 What can us fans do to show you that we wish for Transformers Animated to continue in both toy line and series?

    Q2. As of late I have been noticing a decline of quality in cutting the plastic parts from sprues. Either there are bits of sprue still on (this can be easily sorted out) or the more damaging they are just twisted/broken off. Is there a reason why the build step of the toys in the last few years are now more hastly done? I have noticed this more in the Animated toy line.
     
  15. Dinobot Nuva

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    Quite a few 2010 exclusives have been announced with no mention of the retailer that will be carrying them. Are you at liberty to share the retailers for any the following exclusives: Megatron Rising, Sideways Sneak Attack, the Minicon 8-pack, Blue Maximus VS Crosshairs, Drydock VS Undertow, The Fury of Bonecrusher, or the Challenge at Cybertron 3-pack?
     
  16. thenatureboywoo

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    A couple questions here,

    1.) Do you have any plans to redeco any of the movie molds into more G1 homages like you did for Hoist? For example, are there plans for an Ultra Magnus repaint from any of the Optimus Prime molds? Or, Maybe a Sunstreaker repaint from the Sideswipe mold?

    2.) Are there any plans to re-release HA Mudflap in the yellow box line?
     
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    • Would it be possible to release some of the Takara "label" series, as well as the Masterpiece Megatron and Buster Optimus prime molds here in the US?

    • Will there be a video game for Transformers: Prime?

    • What does the incarnation of Megatron in Transformers: Prime have as an alt mode?
     
  18. Ultrawave

    Ultrawave Hey look, I have a title

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    I think you answered your own question there.
     
  19. grimlock1972

    grimlock1972 Optimus, serving up the primest of ribs since 1984

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    what was the determining factor in reissuing Pirahnacon?
     
  20. Tigermegatron

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    here's my burning questions i'd like hasbro to answer.

    (1)Alternity toys,why can't they be repackaged as Hasbro HA deluxe sized toys with a very tiny human figure sitting in the drivers seat.
    (2)Will there be more animal/bot PCC combiners besides the PCC Dinobots.
    (3)Will the year 2005 Scourge ultra sized mold be repainted as either 1986 Trypticon or 1986 Hungarr?
    (4)what ever happened to the voyager sized Rhinox figure?
    (5)can you please repaint the TM2 Tigerhawk mold in orange & red with golden wings & call it Rodimus Primal.
    (6)are more comic book TF characters on the way to getting new mold toys?
    (7)why has hasbro cancelled out all plans for Galvatron repaints using megatron toy molds?
    (8)will the generations toy line in the 3rd & 4th quarters of 2011 be getting voyagers,ultra & leader sized toy molds?
    (9) is there any plans on the table to squeeze in a new mold super poseable fortress maximus supreme sized toy in various TF toy lines in 2011 or 2012?
    (10)will hasbro be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Rid next year. with a few re-releases,recolors or 100% new molds?
     
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