BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team
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Greg Lombardo - Marketing
Billy Ward - Vice President of Marketing for Transformers
Josh Lamb - Design
Bill Rawly - Design
Transformers Dark of the Moon (MechTech)
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Basic idea was they wanted to incorporate an external piece that didn't get in the way of transforming
Early concept was to combine the weapons
Deluxe wave 5 - 32363 Air Raid (color wise looks similar to Cybertron Jetfire)
Armor Topspin 36106
Dark Iron 36107 (Stingray corvette ... BW Quicksilver looking robot mode)
Deluxe Wave 6 to be released shortly after movie release
Voyager Wave 4 - Cannon Force Ironhide (G1 Inspired Ironhide - RED)
Leader Wave 2 Ironhide discussion
Ultimate Optimus Prime 28748 (fall launch) - discussed overall look of Prime, wanted to keep the piece count down)
SDCC Ultimate Optimus Prime - limited edition in a foil sleeve package, only time packaged in trailer mode, premium foil wrapped display box and sleeve, includes G1 sticker sheet for trailer, removable display case
Human Alliance Roadbuster w/ SGT Recon
Post movie reveal - 1 Human Alliance figure will be revealed after June 29th
Transformers Dark of the Moon (Cyberverse)
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Action Sets wave 3 - Shockwave w/ Fusion tank (29738) will be in case this afternoon
Autobot Ratchet w/ Lunar Crawler
Autobot Ark w/ Roller
Transformers Dark of the Moon (Exclusives)
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Showed all four of the TRU Scan Series figures
Cyberverse Battle Pack (homages the D.C. accident with Bumblebee ... got a laugh from crowd)
More deluxes: Elita-1, Bumblebee, Space Case, Autobot Jazz
Human Alliance Leadfoot w/ Steeljaw (Target exclusive)
Deluxe Two Pack w/ Leadfoot and Topspin (Target exclusive)
Walmart exclusives - Optimus Prime (deluxe), Bumblebee (84), Sideswipe (04 homages Lambor's numbering in Takara's G1 line)
Deluxe and Basic Human Alliance Pack (inspired by a black ops decoaration)
Animated Movie 25th Anniversary Edition Unicron, accurate from Animated movie, will be on display later (Amazon)
20 for 20 Toy Promotion - Starts July 25th - Sept 30th, buy $20 worth of toys, send in receipt and receive limited edition exclusive Optimus Prime t-shirt and retail coupons, QR scan or text and get a free music download from DOTM
Transformers Generations / Reveal The Shield
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Addressed issue regarding RTS/Generations
Generations is continuing through entire year
RTS that you had trouble getting they are working to find homes for them
Transformers Prime
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12-1-11 Transformers Prime
Deluxe Wave 2 - Cliffjumper, "awesome looking toy"
Deluxe Wave 3 - Vehicon, Terrorcon Cliffjumper (Have you hugged a Zombie today?)
Voyager - Optimus Prime (36492) "knocked this out of the park"
Voyager - Bulkhead (36490)
Entertainment pack will include Episode 6
SDCC Prime Optimus Prime - the power of the Matrix is yours to hold and wear, Matrix package that you can actually wear.
2012 Sneak Peak - concepts only, work in progress
Cyberverse Ratchet, Wheeljack (swords on back)
Legion Bumblebee (looks like it comes with 4 weapons)
Legion Arcee (looks amazing for it's size)
Prime Commander Class Iron Hide (truck)
Deluxe Soundwave (drawings only), Laserbeak fits right on his chest and can use him as a weapon
Deluxe Ratchet (with blades)
Deluxe Wheeljack
Voyager Starscream (MechTech features with lights after you plug it in to robot - concept only)
Kre-o Transformers
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Summer 2011
More than meets the eye
Kreons
28 Kreons in launch line
16 Transformers Kreons, 12 humans
Tons of accessories!
Transformers Rescue Bots
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New cast of characters
Created group of guys that are specialized in rescue
Kind of an Elite Force
Blades - helicopter
Chase - police
Heatwave - firetruck
Boulder - Construction vehicle
Optimus Prime
Bumblebee
Will be at SDCC and New York Comic-Con
Q&A
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If there was a WFC 2 video game, some of those characters would get toys [sarcasm aluding to we are getting new WFC toys)
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Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233835)
Posted by First-Aid on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:34pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:34pm CDT
Transformers Reveal The Shield
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Addressed issue regarding RTS/Generations
Generations is continuing through entire year
RTS that you had trouble getting they are working to find homes for them
This last line speaks volumes to me. What it says is that the Generations line is not selling and retailers are not looking to put them on their shelves. This does not bode well for the line long-term...I have a bad feeling about it.
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Addressed issue regarding RTS/Generations
Generations is continuing through entire year
RTS that you had trouble getting they are working to find homes for them
This last line speaks volumes to me. What it says is that the Generations line is not selling and retailers are not looking to put them on their shelves. This does not bode well for the line long-term...I have a bad feeling about it.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233837)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:42pm CDT
Thank God that Generations and RTS is still going to be continued. I was scared that I wouldn't get the chance to get Scourge and other G1-esque figures before DOTM had struck with a loud thunder. 
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233841)
Posted by Seibertron on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:49pm CDT
End of Reveal The Shield, but not the end of Generations. RTS shared the same shelf space and skus as the movie toy line. Hasbro commented on how the naming of a line can determine whether or not a retailer supports it. Sounded like they were alluding that it was a poorly named line, which I would actually agree with.
Posted by Seibertron on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:49pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:This last line speaks volumes to me. What it says is that the Generations line is not selling and retailers are not looking to put them on their shelves. This does not bode well for the line long-term...I have a bad feeling about it.
End of Reveal The Shield, but not the end of Generations. RTS shared the same shelf space and skus as the movie toy line. Hasbro commented on how the naming of a line can determine whether or not a retailer supports it. Sounded like they were alluding that it was a poorly named line, which I would actually agree with.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233843)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:51pm CDT
So no more RTS? Dammit! At least put them in Generations packaging!
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:51pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:First-Aid wrote:This last line speaks volumes to me. What it says is that the Generations line is not selling and retailers are not looking to put them on their shelves. This does not bode well for the line long-term...I have a bad feeling about it.
End of Reveal The Shield, but not the end of Generations. RTS shared the same shelf space and skus as the movie toy line. Hasbro commented on how the naming of a line can determine whether or not a retailer supports it. Sounded like they were alluding that it was a poorly named line, which I would actually agree with.
So no more RTS? Dammit! At least put them in Generations packaging!
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233844)
Posted by Seibertron on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:52pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:52pm CDT
Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year. Keep your fingers crossed my friends!
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233846)
Posted by _I_Am_Megatron_ on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:54pm CDT
Posted by _I_Am_Megatron_ on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:54pm CDT
So Leadfoot can only be bought at Target, or just the Leadfoot with the Target logos?
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233847)
Posted by dragons on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:54pm CDT
Posted by dragons on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:54pm CDT
does ha leadfoot have logo?
dont expect anyone to know this that is there what is with wreacker borthers 2 are in battle mode one is in normal looking race car, ha raodbuster is battelmode, leadfoot is normal looking what is with design difernces in differnt classes with each character cant they decide who they want to look with guns on & others to look normal looking.?
soundwave set sounds promising
dont expect anyone to know this that is there what is with wreacker borthers 2 are in battle mode one is in normal looking race car, ha raodbuster is battelmode, leadfoot is normal looking what is with design difernces in differnt classes with each character cant they decide who they want to look with guns on & others to look normal looking.?
soundwave set sounds promising
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233848)
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:56pm CDT
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 1:56pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year.
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233853)
Posted by Tigertrack on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:07pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:07pm CDT
Nothing in there seemed too surprising or exciting.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233857)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:14pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:14pm CDT
Finally a red Ironhide, took em long enough. Also very excited to hear they are going to try and re-release the figures that we missed. Lets just hope they wont be overpriced like they were, smart thing to do would be throw them in the DOTM line so that way the stores are forced to put them out and they cant jack up the prices. That was the whole thing about generations, they knew collectors wanted them and that they were sought after so they jacked the prices up ridiculously. I didnt see the HFTD figures go up to $15 only generations. Funny thing is the stores that still have a few of the generations shelf warmers still have their prices jacked up. Whos going to buy a $14 figure when there are $10 ones right next to it?
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233859)
Posted by 00Geass on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by 00Geass on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CDT
A lot of promising stuff, I'm actually excited 
So about the RTS/Generations, doe sthis mean I'll be able to get Warpath, i was only able to get Kup and Scourge at my walmart
So about the RTS/Generations, doe sthis mean I'll be able to get Warpath, i was only able to get Kup and Scourge at my walmart
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233860)
Posted by Shockwave. on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by Shockwave. on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
We will also be getting a deluxe soundwave. Yay! But i feel bad that HA Leadfoot is Target exclusive.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233861)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
Air Raid is a repaint of ROTF Thrust, who himself was a remold/repaint of Breakaway. His colors are supposed to homage his namesake. I've seen his pictures, and I have to say, he makes such a good Air Raid, he's a Classics figure to me. As a matter of fact...
Looks cool, huh? This is one of the DOTM figures I'm really looking forward to.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
Optimus1138 wrote:Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year.
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Air Raid is a repaint of ROTF Thrust, who himself was a remold/repaint of Breakaway. His colors are supposed to homage his namesake. I've seen his pictures, and I have to say, he makes such a good Air Raid, he's a Classics figure to me. As a matter of fact...
Looks cool, huh? This is one of the DOTM figures I'm really looking forward to.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233864)
Posted by griftimus prime on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:23pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:23pm CDT
i just need a grapple and a windcharger.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233867)
Posted by Megazarak on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:27pm CDT
According to another site, they said the following about Air Raid.
"Air Raid
A jet has a shield, and a large sword as well.
The shield transforms"
If that's true, it won't be the same Air Raid that you showed. That one was also supposed to be Takara exclusive wasn't it?
Posted by Megazarak on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:27pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Optimus1138 wrote:Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year.
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Air Raid is a repaint of ROTF Thrust, who himself was a remold/repaint of Breakaway. His colors are supposed to homage his namesake. I've seen his pictures, and I have to say, he makes such a good Air Raid, he's a Classics figure to me. As a matter of fact...
Looks cool, huh? This is one of the DOTM figures I'm really looking forward to.
According to another site, they said the following about Air Raid.
"Air Raid
A jet has a shield, and a large sword as well.
The shield transforms"
If that's true, it won't be the same Air Raid that you showed. That one was also supposed to be Takara exclusive wasn't it?
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233870)
Posted by Tyrannotaur on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:28pm CDT
Soundwave I'm guessing? It makes sense that they don't wanna spoil the movie by showing off certain toys, but I still am really curious to see.
Alot of cool stuff announced. I'm looking forward to the rest of the DOTM line, the Prime line, Any future WFC stuff and of course getting my hands on some of those RTS/Generations figures. I was only able to find a few of the ones I wanted in New York and had to order Lugnut from BBTS, so bring em on!
Posted by Tyrannotaur on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:28pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Post movie reveal - 1 Human Alliance figure will be revealed after June 29th
Soundwave I'm guessing? It makes sense that they don't wanna spoil the movie by showing off certain toys, but I still am really curious to see.
Alot of cool stuff announced. I'm looking forward to the rest of the DOTM line, the Prime line, Any future WFC stuff and of course getting my hands on some of those RTS/Generations figures. I was only able to find a few of the ones I wanted in New York and had to order Lugnut from BBTS, so bring em on!
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233874)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:31pm CDT
I think Wal*Mart accidentally tipped us off about a HA Soundwave. If this is it, I won't be surprised. If it's someone else, I will definitely be surprised. So bring it on, Hasbro! Bring it on!!!
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:31pm CDT
Tyrannotaur wrote:Seibertron wrote:Post movie reveal - 1 Human Alliance figure will be revealed after June 29th
Soundwave I'm guessing? It makes sense that they don't wanna spoil the movie by showing off certain toys, but I still am really curious to see.
Alot of cool stuff announced. I'm looking forward to the rest of the DOTM line, the Prime line, Any future WFC stuff and of course getting my hands on some of those RTS/Generations figures. I was only able to find a few of the ones I wanted in New York and had to order Lugnut from BBTS, so bring em on!
I think Wal*Mart accidentally tipped us off about a HA Soundwave. If this is it, I won't be surprised. If it's someone else, I will definitely be surprised. So bring it on, Hasbro! Bring it on!!!
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233876)
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:34pm CDT
I'm pretty sure that that's a Takara exclusive, and I'm positive that that's not the Air Raid we heard about today, since according to TFW, it's green. Too bad, because the Takara version does look kind of cool. (I actually just looked back at it, and it says it's a new mold. Guess that answers one of my questions). I do have one other question, though: Is Deluxe Leadfoot armed or unarmed?
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:34pm CDT
Megazarak wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Optimus1138 wrote:Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year.
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Air Raid is a repaint of ROTF Thrust, who himself was a remold/repaint of Breakaway. His colors are supposed to homage his namesake. I've seen his pictures, and I have to say, he makes such a good Air Raid, he's a Classics figure to me. As a matter of fact...
Looks cool, huh? This is one of the DOTM figures I'm really looking forward to.
According to another site, they said the following about Air Raid.
"Air Raid
A jet has a shield, and a large sword as well.
The shield transforms"
If that's true, it won't be the same Air Raid that you showed. That one was also supposed to be Takara exclusive wasn't it?
I'm pretty sure that that's a Takara exclusive, and I'm positive that that's not the Air Raid we heard about today, since according to TFW, it's green. Too bad, because the Takara version does look kind of cool. (I actually just looked back at it, and it says it's a new mold. Guess that answers one of my questions). I do have one other question, though: Is Deluxe Leadfoot armed or unarmed?
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233879)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:36pm CDT
No idea. I was skimming through the News Archive and found these images. Before I found these, however, I did find an article about him. It didn't say anything about a Japanese release or an American. So, all I gotta say is, who knows.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:36pm CDT
Megazarak wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Optimus1138 wrote:Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year.
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Air Raid is a repaint of ROTF Thrust, who himself was a remold/repaint of Breakaway. His colors are supposed to homage his namesake. I've seen his pictures, and I have to say, he makes such a good Air Raid, he's a Classics figure to me. As a matter of fact...
Looks cool, huh? This is one of the DOTM figures I'm really looking forward to.
According to another site, they said the following about Air Raid.
"Air Raid
A jet has a shield, and a large sword as well.
The shield transforms"
If that's true, it won't be the same Air Raid that you showed. That one was also supposed to be Takara exclusive wasn't it?
No idea. I was skimming through the News Archive and found these images. Before I found these, however, I did find an article about him. It didn't say anything about a Japanese release or an American. So, all I gotta say is, who knows.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233882)
Posted by sabrigami on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:39pm CDT
Posted by sabrigami on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:39pm CDT
Some nice news about Prime toys, but the fact they aren't coming until Dec is really dissapointing. So long to wait without anything else that excites me 
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233886)
Posted by Megazarak on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:45pm CDT
Agreed. As of now Prime is the line I'm most looking forward to, but it's such a long way off. I was kind of hoping that those 'First Edition' figures and possibly the Entertainment pack would out much sooner, as kind of a preview wave of figures.
Posted by Megazarak on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:45pm CDT
sabrigami wrote:Some nice news about Prime toys, but the fact they aren't coming until Dec is really dissapointing. So long to wait without anything else that excites me
Agreed. As of now Prime is the line I'm most looking forward to, but it's such a long way off. I was kind of hoping that those 'First Edition' figures and possibly the Entertainment pack would out much sooner, as kind of a preview wave of figures.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233887)
Posted by Shockwave. on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:47pm CDT
Dude, In which century do you live? Why dont you check it out yourself? BTW, We have not been show a image of deluxe Leadfoot so we dont know how it looks.
Posted by Shockwave. on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:47pm CDT
Optimus1138 wrote: I do have one other question, though: Is Deluxe Leadfoot armed or unarmed?
Dude, In which century do you live? Why dont you check it out yourself? BTW, We have not been show a image of deluxe Leadfoot so we dont know how it looks.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233894)
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:56pm CDT
That's why I was asking. If we had seen pictures, I'd know already. I was asking someone who was there, since generally, I believe Hasbro shows pictures during presentations such as these.
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:56pm CDT
War Bomb. wrote:Optimus1138 wrote: I do have one other question, though: Is Deluxe Leadfoot armed or unarmed?
BTW, We have not been show a image of deluxe Leadfoot so we dont know how it looks.
That's why I was asking. If we had seen pictures, I'd know already. I was asking someone who was there, since generally, I believe Hasbro shows pictures during presentations such as these.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233896)
Posted by CrimsonPrime on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by CrimsonPrime on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:03pm CDT
Yay finally a commander class Shockwave lol xP.
By the way what does it mean by "Armor Topspin" o.O? I thought Topspin is already "Armored" with all the weapons and stuff...
Damn why must they make HA Leadfoot target exclusive
!? Thank god that mould sucked or not I will go nerd-rage.
I might consider the Cannon Force Ironhide depends on how the red look and the paint apps,the head and lastly the mechtech.
By the way what does it mean by "Armor Topspin" o.O? I thought Topspin is already "Armored" with all the weapons and stuff...
Damn why must they make HA Leadfoot target exclusive
!? Thank god that mould sucked or not I will go nerd-rage.I might consider the Cannon Force Ironhide depends on how the red look and the paint apps,the head and lastly the mechtech.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233897)
Posted by Sodan-1 on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:04pm CDT
Of course they're going to say its "cool". That doesn't mean any of us are going to think it is. But any announcement along these lines gives me hope.
With regards to Hasbro's list of Transformers: Prime toys, it sounds like a pretty awesome list (Megatron's absence is unusual), but I'm confused. Some of those items sound like they should be movie figures. Are they ALL from the Prime line?
Posted by Sodan-1 on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:04pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year. Keep your fingers crossed my friends!
Of course they're going to say its "cool". That doesn't mean any of us are going to think it is. But any announcement along these lines gives me hope.
With regards to Hasbro's list of Transformers: Prime toys, it sounds like a pretty awesome list (Megatron's absence is unusual), but I'm confused. Some of those items sound like they should be movie figures. Are they ALL from the Prime line?
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Posted by Shockwave. on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:05pm CDT
Posted by Shockwave. on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:05pm CDT
Good news all! It looks like we have got cyberverse action set that is autobot ratchet with lunar crawler. The best thing about this set is that this lunar crawler looks like autobot roller which comes with the ARK set. Picture below.
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Posted by prowl123 on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
Posted by prowl123 on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
RED IRONHIDE!!!!
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Posted by Dead Metal on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:24pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:24pm CDT
I hope that Unicron will also be available through Amazon UK or Germany.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:34pm CDT
Air Raid sounds promising...
Armor Topspin? Must be a redeco of the first Topsin, I don't see Hasbro making a new armored/unarmored counterpart for the ones already released.
Dark Iron looking like "BW Quicksilver"? They must mean BW Silverbolt, even then is it the Magnaboss eagle or the Fuzor? Must be the Fuzor...
Cannon Force Ironhide I'm definitely getting. Finally a red Ironhide in the main line!
All bought, except Ratchet.
So the Arcee repaint is actually Elita-1? Hasbro, it's usually a good idea to pick only one bike mold for one character and sticking with it.
Leadfoot being a Target exclusive is a big DUH! Target logos everywhere on the toys.
Now, the Unicron I'll be keeping my eye on. If it has the 2010 Takara head... "For a time... I consider sparing your wretched little planet Cybertron..."
With RtS officially over and done with doesn't mean the toys will be re-released. Remember, Hasbro has made making additional runs and assigning them to other lines into an art. Universe comes to mind.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:34pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Transformers Dark of the Moon (MechTech)
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Basic idea was they wanted to incorporate an external piece that didn't get in the way of transforming
Early concept was to combine the weapons
Deluxe wave 5 - 32363 Air Raid (color wise looks similar to Cybertron Jetfire)
Armor Topspin 36106
Dark Iron 36107 (Stingray corvette ... BW Quicksilver looking robot mode)
Deluxe Wave 6 to be released shortly after movie release
Voyager Wave 4 - Cannon Force Ironhide (G1 Inspired Ironhide - RED)
Leader Wave 2 Ironhide discussion
Ultimate Optimus Prime 28748 (fall launch) - discussed overall look of Prime, wanted to keep the piece count down)
SDCC Ultimate Optimus Prime - limited edition in a foil sleeve package, only time packaged in trailer mode, premium foil wrapped display box and sleeve, includes G1 sticker sheet for trailer, removable display case
Human Alliance Roadbuster w/ SGT Recon
Post movie reveal - 1 Human Alliance figure will be revealed after June 29th
Air Raid sounds promising...
Armor Topspin? Must be a redeco of the first Topsin, I don't see Hasbro making a new armored/unarmored counterpart for the ones already released.
Dark Iron looking like "BW Quicksilver"? They must mean BW Silverbolt, even then is it the Magnaboss eagle or the Fuzor? Must be the Fuzor...
Cannon Force Ironhide I'm definitely getting. Finally a red Ironhide in the main line!
Transformers Dark of the Moon (Cyberverse)
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Action Sets wave 3 - Shockwave w/ Fusion tank (29738) will be in case this afternoon
Autobot Ratchet w/ Lunar Crawler
Autobot Ark w/ Roller
All bought, except Ratchet.
Transformers Dark of the Moon (Exclusives)
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Showed all four of the TRU Scan Series figures
Cyberverse Battle Pack (homages the D.C. accident with Bumblebee ... got a laugh from crowd)
More deluxes: Elita-1, Bumblebee, Space Case, Autobot Jazz
Human Alliance Leadfoot w/ Steeljaw (Target exclusive)
Deluxe Two Pack w/ Leadfoot and Topspin (Target exclusive)
Walmart exclusives - Optimus Prime (deluxe), Bumblebee (84), Sideswipe (04 homages Lambor's numbering in Takara's G1 line)
Deluxe and Basic Human Alliance Pack (inspired by a black ops decoaration)
Animated Movie 25th Anniversary Edition Unicron, accurate from Animated movie, will be on display later (Amazon)
20 for 20 Toy Promotion - Starts July 25th - Sept 30th, buy $20 worth of toys, send in receipt and receive limited edition exclusive Optimus Prime t-shirt and retail coupons, QR scan or text and get a free music download from DOTM
So the Arcee repaint is actually Elita-1? Hasbro, it's usually a good idea to pick only one bike mold for one character and sticking with it.
Leadfoot being a Target exclusive is a big DUH! Target logos everywhere on the toys.
Now, the Unicron I'll be keeping my eye on. If it has the 2010 Takara head... "For a time... I consider sparing your wretched little planet Cybertron..."
Transformers Generations / Reveal The Shield
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Addressed issue regarding RTS/Generations
Generations is continuing through entire year
RTS that you had trouble getting they are working to find homes for them
With RtS officially over and done with doesn't mean the toys will be re-released. Remember, Hasbro has made making additional runs and assigning them to other lines into an art. Universe comes to mind.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233930)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:05pm CDT
It does have the Takara head, saw pics on twitter but I am sure Seibertron will bring us better pics.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:05pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Now, the Unicron I'll be keeping my eye on. If it has the 2010 Takara head... "For a time... I consider sparing your wretched little planet Cybertron..."
It does have the Takara head, saw pics on twitter but I am sure Seibertron will bring us better pics.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233935)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:15pm CDT
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:15pm CDT
Not terribly suprising that Leadfoot is a Target exclusive. The Deluxe two-pack with Topspin works for me, since I need the both of them to complete the Wreckers.
Hooray! Commander Class Shockwave! He's going on the DO WANT list with Hatchet.
Sounds like they meant to say BW Quickstrike, the Scorpion/Cobra Fuzor.
Hooray! Commander Class Shockwave! He's going on the DO WANT list with Hatchet.
Dark Iron looking like "BW Quicksilver"? They must mean BW Silverbolt, even then is it the Magnaboss eagle or the Fuzor? Must be the Fuzor...
Sounds like they meant to say BW Quickstrike, the Scorpion/Cobra Fuzor.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233937)
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:27pm CDT
I think that it's actually going to be Twintwist, which will be a slight repaint of Topspin. That's what I read on TFW, anyway.
I think I read on either TFW or TFormers that it's supposed to be Quickstrike.
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:27pm CDT
Twitchythe3rd wrote:Not terribly suprising that Leadfoot is a Target exclusive. The Deluxe two-pack with Topspin works for me, since I need the both of them to complete the Wreckers.
I think that it's actually going to be Twintwist, which will be a slight repaint of Topspin. That's what I read on TFW, anyway.
Twitchythe3rd wrote:Sounds like they meant to say BW Quickstrike, the Scorpion/Cobra Fuzor.
I think I read on either TFW or TFormers that it's supposed to be Quickstrike.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233938)
Posted by _I_Am_Megatron_ on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by _I_Am_Megatron_ on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:32pm CDT
I hope everyone gets a non-Target logos HA Leadfoot.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233939)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:35pm CDT
"But now... you shall witness... its dismemberment!"
Wonderful! Now for the colors to be correct, including the equatorial band, then i'll be soiling everything that I'm wearing. 
Yes, I'm a Unicron fan, would that make me evil?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:35pm CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Now, the Unicron I'll be keeping my eye on. If it has the 2010 Takara head... "For a time... I consider sparing your wretched little planet Cybertron..."
It does have the Takara head, saw pics on twitter but I am sure Seibertron will bring us better pics.
"But now... you shall witness... its dismemberment!"
Wonderful! Now for the colors to be correct, including the equatorial band, then i'll be soiling everything that I'm wearing.
Yes, I'm a Unicron fan, would that make me evil?
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233966)
Posted by LiKwid on June 4th, 2011 @ 5:40pm CDT
I KNOW! Screw air raid..PEOPLE IT"S A RED IRONHIDE!!!!!! FROM HASBRO!!!! That alonemakes up for anything i didn't like about that list..So happy right now....
Posted by LiKwid on June 4th, 2011 @ 5:40pm CDT
prowl123 wrote:RED IRONHIDE!!!!
I KNOW! Screw air raid..PEOPLE IT"S A RED IRONHIDE!!!!!! FROM HASBRO!!!! That alonemakes up for anything i didn't like about that list..So happy right now....
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233985)
Posted by It Is Him on June 4th, 2011 @ 6:10pm CDT
Posted by It Is Him on June 4th, 2011 @ 6:10pm CDT
Hey, uh, what about reissues? No more reissues? Dinos? No? Fuck.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1233988)
Posted by User897 on June 4th, 2011 @ 6:19pm CDT
Posted by User897 on June 4th, 2011 @ 6:19pm CDT
I saw the Amazon.com exclusive Unicron at the other sites. I'm surprised Sebertron doesn't have any up yet. I am VERY happy about this and will gladly be buying it. I'll put my Armada version in the box and pack it away and proudly display this one. I SINCERELY HOPE that the LED light inside the head is green or white to go with the correct green eyes on this one. The red behind green of the Takara version looks like shit. Also, I wonder if Amazon will put up a preorder page for Unicron since he's not going to be available until October.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1234385)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on June 5th, 2011 @ 9:10am CDT
My fingers are crossed!
Posted by Jazz-1982 on June 5th, 2011 @ 9:10am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year. Keep your fingers crossed my friends!
My fingers are crossed!
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1234478)
Posted by YoungPrime on June 5th, 2011 @ 12:18pm CDT
....Looks good as Autobot cannon fodder goes but that's it! Air Raid black, Fire Flight was red. This is just a cheap repaint with no real paint added on to justify it as being a completed figure.
Such are Bayverse figures as a whole
Posted by YoungPrime on June 5th, 2011 @ 12:18pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Optimus1138 wrote:Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year.
Can't wait for this!
I sure hope that they get around to rereleasing the Generations figures, and that maybe they could rerelease the RTS figures in Generations (or even DOTM, given that the line was supposed to be a subline of HFTD).
Are you going to be able to go into more detail about some of the DOTM MechTech figures that you mentioned later? I'm mainly wondering about Air Raid (is it a repaint or a new mold?), "Dark Iron" (new mold, or repaint? And what are the colors?), and Cannon Force Ironhide (DOTM or original mold?).
Air Raid is a repaint of ROTF Thrust, who himself was a remold/repaint of Breakaway. His colors are supposed to homage his namesake. I've seen his pictures, and I have to say, he makes such a good Air Raid, he's a Classics figure to me. As a matter of fact...
Looks cool, huh? This is one of the DOTM figures I'm really looking forward to.
....Looks good as Autobot cannon fodder goes but that's it! Air Raid black, Fire Flight was red. This is just a cheap repaint with no real paint added on to justify it as being a completed figure.
Such are Bayverse figures as a whole
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1234497)
Posted by craggy on June 5th, 2011 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by craggy on June 5th, 2011 @ 12:53pm CDT
Air Raid's nose is very pink there. Combined with the neon green and purple cockpit and the sky blue on the gun, he's very G2. Am not really a fan of the way the top of the plane folds around his shoulders though, so it's a definite pass.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1234596)
Posted by Stormrider on June 5th, 2011 @ 4:31pm CDT
Are we talking DOTM Twintwist or something else. Pics or links please.
Posted by Stormrider on June 5th, 2011 @ 4:31pm CDT
Optimus1138 wrote:Twitchythe3rd wrote:Not terribly suprising that Leadfoot is a Target exclusive. The Deluxe two-pack with Topspin works for me, since I need the both of them to complete the Wreckers.
I think that it's actually going to be Twintwist, which will be a slight repaint of Topspin. That's what I read on TFW, anyway.Twitchythe3rd wrote:Sounds like they meant to say BW Quickstrike, the Scorpion/Cobra Fuzor.
I think I read on either TFW or TFormers that it's supposed to be Quickstrike.
Are we talking DOTM Twintwist or something else. Pics or links please.
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1234597)
Posted by Stormrider on June 5th, 2011 @ 4:32pm CDT
Any word yet on other future Generation figures?
Posted by Stormrider on June 5th, 2011 @ 4:32pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Q&A regarding Generations Arcee ... Hasbro said they had something cool to announce by the end of the year. Keep your fingers crossed my friends!
Any word yet on other future Generation figures?
Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team (1236472)
Posted by transgeek2345 on June 8th, 2011 @ 11:57pm CDT
Oh my god.....I have never been more excited about a toyline ever since the bayformer era (still ongoing).....transformers prime needs to come earlier than december.....because an actual ZOMBIE transformer (terrocon cliffjumper) just sounds legit.....especially the vehicons along with the up and coming breakdown and knockout just brings out the inner 5 year old in me.....megatrwill complete the whole cake for me honestly......well done hasbro......Just change THE RELEASE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by transgeek2345 on June 8th, 2011 @ 11:57pm CDT
Oh my god.....I have never been more excited about a toyline ever since the bayformer era (still ongoing).....transformers prime needs to come earlier than december.....because an actual ZOMBIE transformer (terrocon cliffjumper) just sounds legit.....especially the vehicons along with the up and coming breakdown and knockout just brings out the inner 5 year old in me.....megatrwill complete the whole cake for me honestly......well done hasbro......Just change THE RELEASE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
