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DVD Cover For Transformers Victory Revealed

Date: Thursday, October 26th 2006 5:08pm CDT
Categories: Company News, Digital Media News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Thetransformers.net

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Metrodome has already released images of the cover art for their Transformers Victory DVD set. Now Metrodome has released images of a more finished version of the cover. The Victory cover matches both the Headmasters and Masterforce DVD Sets. You can see the cover by going to Thetransformers.net and clicking on the cover link. The only changes that will be made to the cover shown is the BBFC logo in the bottom left corner will not be PG, it will be U.

End Results Are In, Hasbro Reports Strong 3rd Quarter

Date: Monday, October 23rd 2006 5:50pm CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.hasbro.com

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Hasbro inc. has released their final results for their earnings in the third quarter. The following are the highlights from their press release.

Net revenues up 5% to $1.039 billion, compared to $988.1 million a year ago, with strong performance from a number of brands including LITTLEST PET SHOP, PLAYSKOOL, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, STAR WARS and PLAY-DOH.

Net earnings per share increased 23% to $0.58 per diluted share, this compared to prior year net earnings of $0.47 per diluted share;

Operating profit improved 29% to $165.2 million or 15.9% of revenues;

During the quarter, the company repurchased approximately 6.6 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $131.0 million

New Trademark Information: Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster?

Date: Friday, October 20th 2006 1:49pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Company News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Monzo of Allspark.com and Transformers @ The Moon

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We have a couple of trademark news items. The first one was reported by Monzo of Allspark.com. Monzo discovered a listing for STARSCREAM BARREL ROLL BLASTER on U.S. Trademark Application Website. The description for the product is "toy vehicles that convert into toy dart shooters and foam toy darts for use therewith."

The next trademark news item has been reported by Transformers @ The Moon. According to Transformers @ The Moon, Hasbro's trademark application for Soundbite has been assigned to an examiner, which means the process to decide whether to grant Hasbro trademark or not has begun.

Hasbro's Earnings Preview.

Date: Friday, October 20th 2006 1:46pm CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.chron.com

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Chron.com has reported on previewing the third fiscal year for Hasbro Inc.'s earnings.

BY THE NUMBERS: Wall Street expects Hasbro to report earnings of 50 cents per share on $963.4 million in projected sales, according to Thomson Financial, The company did not provide any financial forecast in its July quarterly earnings release.

WHAT'S AHEAD: Earlier this year, Hasbro said it completed a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment Inc. giving it toy and game rights to Marvel's Super Hero franchises including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men and Captain America. The five-year gives Hasbro the right to bring those toys and games to retail starting Jan. 1, 2007.

STOCK PERFORMANCE: Hasbro shares recently traded around $23.30 on the NYSE and have gained 22 percent over the quarter.

See the complete report in their article.

Trademark Trouble for Hasbro

Date: Tuesday, October 17th 2006 7:06pm CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon

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Hasbro is having some trouble with one of their trademark application. The application Hasbro is having trouble with is for the name Meister. According to Transformers @ The Moon, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has filed "a non-final refusal of the Statement of Use" for the Hasbro application. Hasbro will have to re-apply for an extended use and hopefully the USPTO will accept it. Otherwise the USPTO could maintain their current stance and Hasbro could lose the trademark.

Results of Wizards of the Coast Poll ABout a Transformers Card Game

Date: Saturday, October 14th 2006 5:49pm CDT
Categories: Company News, Collectables
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Wizards of the Coast

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Views: 27,560

Earlier this month we reported here that Wizards of the Coast was conducting a poll asking "How interested would you be in purchasing a Transformers collectible game
made by Wizards of the Coast?" Well, the results are in and the answer by the fans is no. Here are the results posted by Wizards of the Coast:

"1 (not at all) 7223 62.1%
5 (extremely) 1593 13.7%
2 (slightly interested) 1237 10.6%
3 (moderately interested) 1037 8.9%
4 (very interested) 545 4.7%
Total 11635 100.0% "

Hasbro Thanks BotCon 2006 Attendees

Date: Saturday, October 14th 2006 5:41pm CDT
Categories: Event News, Company News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Transformers.com

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Sadly BotCon 2006 has already come and gone. A lot happen at this year's BotCon. The event was a huge success. Hasbro has posted a thank you to all the fans who attended BotCon 2006 on Transformers.com. To read what the folks at Hasbro had to say click here.

New Transformers Trademark Updates

Date: Saturday, October 14th 2006 5:28pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Company News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon

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Transformers @ The Moon has reported some new information regarding trademarks. Hasbro has updated their trademarks for the names Icebird and Night Viper. The names Icebird and Night Viper were originally registered in June 2001. As of October 12, 2006 both case files were in TICRS.

New Promo Code for HasbroToyShop.com

Date: Thursday, October 5th 2006 10:42pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Company News, Collectables, Store News
Posted by: Bed Bugs | Credit(s): Fender Bender, HasbroToyShop.com Catalog

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Sadly, it is not as good as the Fall25 code, but we do have a new code to report. HasbroToyShop.com has sent out a new catalog, and along with it, a code for 10% off.

The code is Facat06, and even more depressing, shipping is not deducted either. This code expires on October 31st, so keep it in mind in case the Fall25 code expires before then.

Transforming Chevrolet Silverado, could the Movie look like this?

Date: Wednesday, October 4th 2006 3:12pm CDT
Categories: Rumors, Company News
Posted by: Shinobi Rendar | Credit(s): www.chevrolet.com

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GM- General Motors may have started their campaign for the Transformers Movie a bit early with the launch of the site for the new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The site features a Chevy Silverado transforming from the earliest model to the latest one with a transformation sequence that may be an early look at what the Transformation sequence may look and sound like in the upcoming film.

Check out the transformation sequence here .