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News Credits: 419 · by **Bronzewolf** » Sat May 06, 2017 2:28 pm

Today TFW2005 user NebulanFree found a new series of Transformers-branded Schick shaving products at Walgreens! You now can pick up razors, shaving cream and more with your favorite Autobots branded on the package! Check out the images of the promotional stand-up with the new gear below, as well as a "New" commercial created for the stand's built in screens!

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Sat May 06, 2017 2:50 pm

I too have always wanted Optimus to take shave my face

News Credits: 419 · by **Bronzewolf** » Sat May 06, 2017 6:59 pm

Deadput wrote:I too have always wanted Optimus to take shave my face

A clean-shaven face is the right of all sentient beings?

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat May 06, 2017 7:05 pm

Seriously, these marketing people are aware another faction exists yeah?

I mean it's not like shaving stuff is aimed at kids. Not every adult wants a Bumblbee shaver! Give us some Barricade aftershave. "To shave and moisturise" ... or some other lame catch phrase.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Sat May 06, 2017 7:13 pm

Burn wrote:Seriously, these marketing people are aware another faction exists yeah?

I mean it's not like shaving stuff is aimed at kids. Not every adult wants a Bumblbee shaver! Give us some Barricade aftershave. "To shave and moisturise" ... or some other lame catch phrase.

Decepticons to non fan are either generally unpopular or don't care about them.

Bad guys in children shows most of the time don't tend to be beloved anymore unless it's Star Wars and even then the mooks are treated like crap.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat May 06, 2017 7:33 pm

Deadput wrote:
Burn wrote:Seriously, these marketing people are aware another faction exists yeah?

I mean it's not like shaving stuff is aimed at kids. Not every adult wants a Bumblbee shaver! Give us some Barricade aftershave. "To shave and moisturise" ... or some other lame catch phrase.

Decepticons to non fan are either generally unpopular or don't care about them.

Bad guys in children shows most of the time don't tend to be beloved anymore unless it's Star Wars and even then the mooks are treated like crap.

Oh look, here's Deadput to disagree again. :roll:

READ WHAT I POSTED.

This line is clearly NOT aimed at children, so your second paragraph is irrelevant, PLUS I ALREADY KNOW THAT! So thanks for the completely pointless lecture, do I look like a n00b?

As for your first paragraph, non-fans aren't going to give a flying hoot whats on them, they're just going to grab them. This is why I said what I said, I don't get what the marketing department is thinking with this constant stream of Autobot bias we continue to see.

This isn't for kids.
Non-fans aren't going to care.
Not all fans are Autobot fans.

Hopefully that will make my point, though I'm sure you'll find a way to argue. It's what you do.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Sat May 06, 2017 9:22 pm

Burn wrote:
Oh look, here's Deadput to disagree again.

READ WHAT I POSTED.

This line is clearly NOT aimed at children, so your second paragraph is irrelevant, PLUS I ALREADY KNOW THAT! So thanks for the completely pointless lecture, do I look like a n00b?

As for your first paragraph, non-fans aren't going to give a flying hoot whats on them, they're just going to grab them. This is why I said what I said, I don't get what the marketing department is thinking with this constant stream of Autobot bias we continue to see.

This isn't for kids.
Non-fans aren't going to care.
Not all fans are Autobot fans.

Hopefully that will make my point, though I'm sure you'll find a way to argue. It's what you do.

Ok Burn what did I do? Did I say I was disagreeing by stating some simple trivia?

I wasn't talking about the kids I was talking about the non fan adults and wasn't trying to be lecturing I was just trying to state things and contribute to casual discussion.

Fact is there aren't many standard non fan people who care about Decepticons in any medium it's the same reason we see Prime and Bee again and again most people don't care much about the bad guys especially in a franchise mostly aimed at children unless their the generic Stormtroopers and Darth Vader or his copy cats (Kylo Ren)

Well I have no tolerance to negativity ironically enough (I'm a hypocrite sometimes but I have legit anger issues I can't get a hold on forever) which is my cause for arguments since I have a Templar mentality which is not a good combination with anger.

I like Cons too but we will probably never see wide spread retail Decepticon merchandise besides toys and shirts the only one who might be able to is Megatron and his designs are always changing in both body shape and colors so he isn't as recognizable as Bee and Prime to the casuals.

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sat May 06, 2017 10:20 pm

Because, ya know, when I need a shave the FIRST thing I think is 'What would a Transformer use?'

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:01 am

Oh look, he couldn't help but argue. What a surprise.

Deadput wrote:I wasn't talking about the kids

Bad guys in children shows

See how things can be misconstrued? Whatever.

Fact is there aren't many standard non fan people who care about Decepticons in any medium it's the same reason we see Prime and Bee again and again most people don't care much about the bad guys especially in a franchise mostly aimed at children unless their the generic Stormtroopers and Darth Vader or his copy cats (Kylo Ren)

Which brings me back to the point of whether marketing knows about the other faction. Duh!

DeathReviews wrote:Because, ya know, when I need a shave the FIRST thing I think is 'What would a Transformer use?'

Well I get the feeling we shouldn't ask Hound. :-P

News Credits: 1 · by **NebulanFree** » Mon May 08, 2017 2:03 pm

I found what, now?

News Credits: 419 · by **Bronzewolf** » Mon May 08, 2017 2:12 pm

NebulanFree wrote:I found what, now?

I totally forgot you had an account here, too! Sorry, I'll give you a news credit. Did you not find the Schick stuff? You were credited on TFW.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:22 pm

After the first sighting of the Transformers: The Last Knight partnership with Schick (Wilkison Sword in UK, for those keeping up to speed on brands) - as reported here - we have received some information and commercial clip for the new line of men's razors with a Transformers theme, featuring the company's "mascot" Hydrobot.

You can check out more information below on how far the partnership actually goes, including an IDW comic, money contests, movie perks, and watch the commercial clip featuring the tiny sharp hero and a bigger, more Optimus Prime shaped one, in 'Fist Bump'! Also, stay tuned for more on that comic front...

Schick Hydro announced today its partnership with the ultimate super hero franchise, Transformers, featuring the ultimate alliance of 'Technology That Transforms'. The partnership features:

Dedicated TV Commercial: The collaboration launches with a new TV commercial directed by renowned filmmaker and Transformers veteran, Michael Bay. The exclusive spot features the Schick Hydro 5 razor transforming into the Schick Hydro brand super hero, Hydrobot, with a fist bump from Optimus Prime for protecting mankind one face at a time.

Limited Edition Collectible Razors: Fellow fan men can experience a great shave with the new, limited edition, collectible Schick Hydro handles, featuring fan favorite Autobots and Decepticons (Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron). Available now at your local mass, drug and grocery retailers.

One-of-a-kind Comic Book: The book features a dedicated Transformers storyline, unveiling the origin of the Schick Hydro brand super hero (Hydrobot) alongside Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron. Authored and illustrated by industry notables, John Barber and Steve Kurth, the book will be available in digital form in early May on the IDW and Transformers Comic Book apps.

In-Store Offers/Promotions: Fans can also get in on the action at participating Walgreens stores, where they can 'Shazam' different in-store displays for a chance to win $5,000 in May and get free movie tickets beginning June 4 (with a $15 purchase of Schick Men's Razors or Edge Shave Gel).

For additional information, please visit http://www.schick.com/hydro/limited-edition.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:28 pm

Va'al wrote:

Huzzah! Decepticon stuff!

What countries will these be available in?
Though I've been a Gilette man for 25+ years.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Pepsimus · by **Black Bumblebee** » Mon May 08, 2017 7:59 pm

Okay, so there's a razor with a Decepticon logo on it?

...

I'm in.

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Tue May 09, 2017 12:35 am

Optimus, you vandal! :O

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue May 09, 2017 2:10 am

Burn wrote:
Va'al wrote:

Huzzah! Decepticon stuff!

What countries will these be available in?
Though I've been a Gilette man for 25+ years.

We'll know more soon, official press release not yet sent out.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue May 30, 2017 1:26 am

You'll remember the story about Schick Hydro and the limited edition razor handles (covered here), but what you may not remember is that Schick, Hasbro and IDW Publishing have partnered up to create a one-shot movieverse comic - written by John Barber and with art by Steve Kurth - featuring the Transformers cast and the company's mascotte: Hydrobot!

Check out below the cover reveal, with art by Sara Pitre Durocher, and stay tuned on Seibertron.com for more exclusive content any time soon!

Schick’s Hydrobot makes his debut in a one-of-a-kind comic book, featuring a new Transformers storyline, which unveils Hydrobot’s origin alongside fan-favorite characters Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Hound, and Megatron!

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Tue May 30, 2017 4:55 am

This is one of those things that hovers that fine line between best thing and worst thing.

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Tue May 30, 2017 5:24 am

Dammit IDW. I want some proper new movie-verse comics...

News Credits: 6 · by **Ig89ninja** » Tue May 30, 2017 7:53 am

Umm, why are we getting this, and not something about Quintessa?

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Tue May 30, 2017 10:07 am

Nothing was said about us getting something dumb instead of proper movieverse comics; we could easily be getting those too. Just that we are getting something very dumb along with proper movieverse comics.

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Tue May 30, 2017 10:12 am

I don't remember them doing much for Age of Extinction like they did for the previous movies so I'm not holding my breath for IDW doing proper comics for The Last Knight. :/

For a gimmicky comic that is a really nice cover though. Wonder if the comic art itself is of high quality too.