Hasbro 2014 Catalogue Images from Nuremberg Toy Fair - Licensed Products and Apparel
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UPDATE: Fellow Seibertronian Dead Metal has translated the German descriptions into English, copied below.
Inside cover:
The mega blockbuster of 2014’s summer – director Michael Bay reinvents the saga with even more characters and action!
In theatres 17 July 2014
Mega products – Transformers just like in the theatre!
# Transformable in 5 or less steps!
# Magical transformations in less than 1 second!
# For action just like in the movie!
Product page 1:
Transformers Legion Heroes (Movie characters)
8 piece assortment
The stars from the world of Transformers in the handy Legion size class. The collectable and playable figures feature fast transformation with just 5 steps!
Note: Legion (old Legends) scale
Transformers Movie 4 One-Step-Magic
12 piece assortment
These action figures transform just like the heroes from the Transformers theatre movie in just one step. Assortment features numerous characters from the blockbuster movie.
Note: 178 mm high, 17.8 cm about Voyager sized
Page 2:
Transformers 4 Sparkers
8 piece assortment
The ultimate Transformers figure with light effects for the Transformers battle just like in the movie. Once wound up the Sparker races into the duel.
Note: these are 203 mm high, that’s 20.3 cm so large Voyager scale
Transformers Movie 4 Deluxe Attackers
8 piece assortment
Action figures directly from the theatre screen. The Deluxe Attackers transform with just 5 steps into a Transformer with “Power Attack” feature. The assortment contains numerous characters from the blockbuster.
Note: 165 mm high, 16,5 sound like these are the new Deluxe scale, or at least similar to that scale
Page 3:
Transformers Movie 4 Flip & Smash
3 piece assortment
The over 20 cm tall action figure transforms using the innovative Flip-Transformation. For instance by holding it at its arms, let it rotate, and the transformation is complete. For Transformers action just like in the movie.
Transformers Movie 4 Mega Flip Bumblebee
3 piece assortment
The star of the theatre blockbuster as an over 25cm tall and imposing action figure. Bumblebee transforms himself with just one step from robot to the yellow sport’s car just like in the movie.
Note: unlike the previous assortments, which are all slated for July 2014, this is slated for September 2014, from the dimensions this seems to be 30.5 cm tall
Page 4:
Transformers Movie 4 Mega Hero
Assortment number cut off
With over 50 cm this is the giant of the Transformers action figures. With one simple action it transforms into a robot with cool light and sound effects. Includes an Optimus Prime figure (non-transformable).
Note: 533 mm/ 53.3 cm high, batteries required
Transformers Battle Masters 2pack
3 or 5 piece assortment (the number is partially cut off and could be either of those)
Play set with 2 duel action figures for the Transformers boxing match. Two triggers in the grip activate the punching movements for the robots’ arms. Winner is the one who hits the opponent’s head. Can also be played digitally via Battle app.
Note: 400 mm/ 40 cm tall
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Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:08am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:08am CST
njb902 wrote:So was the knife included?
Cutting edge of marketing, I'll have you know.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:30am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:53am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:11am CST
Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.
Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:14am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:21am CST
njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
That's why we have Dead Metal!
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:54am CST
Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Well then... as one of the more outspoken critics AGAINST this new movie and the associated products that come with it, it will be my pleasure to mess with your heads and say (and this is in all honesty, no joke) that there are actually a few things from that catalog that I would consider getting. That Prime with the trailer that doubles as a display case being foremost among them.
I'm still not a fan of them over-simplifying the transformation process on this line. That's going to make the articulation and overall aesthetic of the figures suffer but I understand that most of the children out there wont care either way about such things so I'm not going to make a fuss over it. Let the kiddies have their fun with it while us "old school" collectors complain about not getting what we want out of the Generations line.
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 9:06am CST
What a lot of us are growing tired of is the endless whining topped off with insults towards kids, parents, adults and a skewed sense of nostalgia and lack of perspective.
It's fine to complain (I've mostly stopped collecting new toys myself, and decided to look backwards instead), but please be respectful of other users, collectors and people who might enjoy these products.
Posted by noctorro on February 1st, 2014 @ 9:58am CST
njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
Can you read anyhing besides english?
Posted by noctorro on February 1st, 2014 @ 10:00am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on February 1st, 2014 @ 10:34am CST
Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.
Ah OK, yea you're right, all we got was descriptions. At least we now know what to expect.
Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Me too!
njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
That's why I translated it check out the news post again and shows the translation before the pictures.
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 10:38am CST
Dead Metal wrote:Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.
Ah OK, yea you're right, all we got was descriptions. At least we now know what to expect.Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Me too!njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
That's why I translated it check out the news post again and shows the translation before the pictures.
Ah, nice!
Posted by Janus Prime on February 1st, 2014 @ 11:45am CST
To me that´s awesome.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 2:16pm CST
I'm really hoping the new show coming will give us a decent 'normal' main line though. Quality and reduced plastic aside, most of Prid was a solid line of normal TF figures. Simplification isn't the problem. Animated had simple designs and toys, as did Beast wars and Unicron trilogy, and where it all started, the new mold G2 figures back in the 90's. They were fun TOYS without sacrificing anything. The movie designs are not simple friendly, so I guess 'gimmick' toys makes more sense. The new Leader Optimus doesn't seem right because it's a cheat shellformer because a complicated design is being shoe-horned into a simple toy. (I know, kids won't notice or care, fair play) It's simplicity isn't the problem by itself. No doubt any mainline AOE figs will be the same.
I say this, not because I have a sense of entitlement as an 'adult collector' (god knows the current generations figures and MP's have been more than enough) but because I want Transformers to be toys kids (and big kids) can enjoy, but still be what Transformers are/ were. I also kinda hate the distinction, or rather the need for it. Not to repeat myself but ANIMATED! If animated could do it then I'm sure hasbro could still do it now, is all I am saying. (again, I see why movie marketing is different and it naturally spawns this kind of merchandise)
Yeah, Rescue bots, bot shots and what we have on this list are the kid friendly end, yes MP's and (some) Generations are the adult friendly end, both are valid and needed but I guess I don't want to lose the middle ground. Generations Trailbreaker and Hoist are easy to do (accept the need to peg the arms together under the hood...yikes that gets annoying) are they really the kind of toys that would alienate kids and need to be labeled 'collector friendly'? Somehow it all seems to have gotten a bit out of hand. That's how it feels to me. A bit over hyped. On both ends.
I doubt I will have much interest in AoE product anyway, so I'm not 'moaning' because I will miss out. I didn't buy many from DOTM (Just the 3 leaders). I'll see the movie, enjoy it for what it is. If a good Grimlock toy surfaces I may not resist.
Hopefully this isn't read as movie hate or 'collector entitlement'. I come in peace, I really do.
However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Posted by jos3m on February 1st, 2014 @ 2:29pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:01pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:32pm CST
Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
Haha, true, true. Though sadly I'm not lucky enough to be in such a place that that matters at the moment. Still, this is another area where kids shouldn't have all the fun; there must be husband and wife TF fan teams out there, surely?
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:33pm CST
Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
I still have a single bed... wait... thats not a good thing
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
Haha, true, true. Though sadly I'm not lucky enough to be in such a place that that matters at the moment. Still, this is another area where kids shouldn't have all the fun; there must be husband and wife TF fan teams out there, surely?
Hey, my partner lives in Amsterdam at the moment, and we've been in a medium/long-distance relationship for two out of three years now - I still use a double bed!
But yeah, I have noticed that most novelty bedsheets are targeted at kids, and therefore single sets. WHAT ABOUT THE ADULT FANS? RUINED 5EVA!!11!!11!
Posted by Burn on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:40pm CST
'cause my arse is fat.
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:42pm CST
Burn wrote:I have a double bed.
'cause my arse is fat.
Buy the single bedsheet twice, then remove the stitches and then resew back into a double!
Everyones a winner!
Or a loser...
Posted by Burn on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:46pm CST
... wanna do me a favour?
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:49pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:54pm CST
njb902 wrote:My wife and I bought a king size bed last year. Why does Hasbro have to discriminate against those with the largest Happy fun time places
I know, it's like we don't even matter to them. Stoopid kids.
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:56pm CST
Burn wrote:... wanna do me a favour?
~Gets out an absolutely massive notepad and tuts~
The innuendos... where do I start?
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:03pm CST
AnnaChristine wrote:Burn wrote:... wanna do me a favour?
~Gets out an absolutely massive notepad and tuts~
The innuendos... where do I start?
In.. your.. endo?
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:04pm CST
Burn wrote:I have a double bed.
'cause my arse is fat.
Seems I may have been unintentionaly bed size-ist (yeah, I know it's not a word...) My apologies to all you singles with need of a double bed
Va'al wrote:Hey, my partner lives in Amsterdam at the moment, and we've been in a medium/long-distance relationship for two out of three years now - I still use a double bed!
But yeah, I have noticed that most novelty bedsheets are targeted at kids, and therefore single sets. WHAT ABOUT THE ADULT FANS? RUINED 5EVA!!11!!11!
Well, If I may say, congrats on that.Sadly I'm not so great with distance between me and people.
The lack of adult orientated novelty bed sheets is indeed a problem; but I ask-who wants to join me in complaining that the dress up sets don't come in ADULT SIZES?! Mind you with me being a short arse I may be able to swing it....
(I joke of course. Well, not about being short. That's never a joking matter. )
Speaking of the dress up costumes, that is an interesting design for OP. Kinda looks like a mix of both movie designs? Mind you, it's a small pic and could be a mock up as a simple place holder.
Am I the only one wishing these reveals would finaly give us a look at Grimlock in robot mode?
Posted by Sabrblade on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:26pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:28pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:This is the best criticism/conversation any front page AOE product news has had on here is a good long while
Are you mocking us? This is not a laughing matter! WE ARE BEING RIPPED OFF BY HASBLOW!
What do we want? KINGSIZE BEDSHEETS! When do we want them? ..uh, after six? I got work before then. Weekend's cool, too.
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:43pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:who wants to join me in complaining that the dress up sets don't come in ADULT SIZES?!
I can go down with that.
You won't find me agreeing with you on things like swimming trunks, though.
(I see after x-years, Ryan hasn't changed the default tongue smiley to match the icon! ¬_¬)
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:49pm CST
AnnaChristine wrote:hinomars19 wrote:who wants to join me in complaining that the dress up sets don't come in ADULT SIZES?!
I can go down with that.
You won't find me agreeing with you on things like swimming trunks, though.
Easy now. This is a family site.
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:51pm CST
Va'al wrote:Easy now. This is a family site.
Same thing they'd say at the swimming pool
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 4:54pm CST
Caution: slippery when wet.
Sigh. What was the topic again? Bedsheets?
Posted by Burn on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:03pm CST
Oh and ah ... get back on topic ... totally.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:11pm CST
Va'al wrote:On that note..
Caution: slippery when wet.
Sigh. What was the topic again? Bedsheets?
Honestly, a guy randomly and innocently mentions bedsheets and when he comes back everyone has gotten naughty. You're all terrible.
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:14pm CST
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:22pm CST
Va'al wrote:You're clearly reading into things.
Well I have been known to enjoy a good book between the sheets...
(OK, I suck at puns...but I won't take this lying down!)
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:25pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:Va'al wrote:You're clearly reading into things.
Well I have been known to enjoy a good book between the sheets...
(OK, I suck at puns...but I won't take this lying down!)
Ok, people, seriously. Let's put this to rest, and move on.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:31pm CST
Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Va'al wrote:You're clearly reading into things.
Well I have been known to enjoy a good book between the sheets...
(OK, I suck at puns...but I won't take this lying down!)
Ok, people, seriously. Let's put this to rest, and move on.
I'm going to ignore the pun potential of that statement and take it as a legitimate reason to put this discussion to bed.
....
Ok seriously, one thing that was curious is those large size 'sparking' (or whatever) toys. Are they going to be actual voyagers with a sparking gimmick or are they more just 'gimmick' toys. If you see what I mean? I know nobody knows yet, of course
*edit* seriously I just want to see something of Grimlock's bot mode
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:36pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Va'al wrote:You're clearly reading into things.
Well I have been known to enjoy a good book between the sheets...
(OK, I suck at puns...but I won't take this lying down!)
Ok, people, seriously. Let's put this to rest, and move on.
I'm going to ignore the pun potential of that statement and take it as a legitimate reason to put this discussion to bed.
....
Ok seriously, one thing that was curious is those large size 'sparking' (or whatever) toys. Are they going to be actual voyagers with a sparking gimmick or are they more just 'gimmick' toys. If you see what I mean? I know nobody knows yet, of course
*edit* seriously I just want to see something of Grimlock's bot mode
It may be a bit of a blanket statement, but I think we all do.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 5:44pm CST
Posted by Amelie on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:13pm CST
One the subject of "adult" stuff, though - I'd love some cushion covers, snug blankets and stuff like that.
Sometimes.. kids get all the cool stuff and we adults have to disguise our blatant jealousy with "eh, those bedsheets suck".
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:24pm CST
Amelie wrote:Like some magic chrysalis, I manage to get my *original* account back, ah, the wizardry powers of Admin (why didn't I think of that sooner >.>)
One the subject of "adult" stuff, though - I'd love some cushion covers, snug blankets and stuff like that.
Sometimes.. kids get all the cool stuff and we adults have to disguise our blatant jealousy with "eh, those bedsheets suck".
I always knew the ones complaining about the kiddy toys were just afraid to come out of the linen closet.
....
I like that those t-shirts come in kid and adult size. No reason kids can't have G1 stuff anymore than we can't enjoy new stuff.
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:28pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:Amelie wrote:Like some magic chrysalis, I manage to get my *original* account back, ah, the wizardry powers of Admin (why didn't I think of that sooner >.>)
One the subject of "adult" stuff, though - I'd love some cushion covers, snug blankets and stuff like that.
Sometimes.. kids get all the cool stuff and we adults have to disguise our blatant jealousy with "eh, those bedsheets suck".
I always knew the ones complaining about the kiddy toys were just afraid to come out of the linen closet.
....
I like that those t-shirts come in kid and adult size. No reason kids can't have G1 stuff anymore than we can't enjoy new stuff.
CHANGE?!
Posted by Amelie on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:35pm CST
Va'al wrote:CHANGE?!
Change? ~pats your bedding~ Mmm... crispy.
Funny now a conversation about the more frivolous aspects of collecting gets the tidal wave (pun!) of replies. New Generations figures? Masterpiece? Nah... we want to discuss the Hotwheels-esque non transforming toy car set, thanks.
We all know the shelves will be stuffed with this stuff for a good year or so now, so its time to either learn to appreciate it, it bury our heads in the sand like a nerd-raging ostrich.
Now... where is my shovel?
Posted by Burn on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:41pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:I like that those t-shirts come in kid and adult size. No reason kids can't have G1 stuff anymore than we can't enjoy new stuff.
Just like the bed sheets, I doubt the t-shirts will come in any sizes that will fit me.
We can't all be skinny runts.
Like Va'al.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:42pm CST
Past listings had the Sparkers referred to as "Jousters" or "Joust Sparkers", and since they appear to come in 2-packs (1 Autobot & 1 Dinobot each, plus Lockdown and Wolf), these might be pull-back motorized "steed & rider" toys that run at each other in faux jousting matches.hinomars19 wrote:Ok seriously, one thing that was curious is those large size 'sparking' (or whatever) toys. Are they going to be actual voyagers with a sparking gimmick or are they more just 'gimmick' toys. If you see what I mean? I know nobody knows yet, of course
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:44pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Past listings has the Sparkers referred to as "Jousters" or "Joust Sparkers", and since they appear to come in 2-packs (1 Autobot & 1 Dinobot each, plus Lockdown and Wolf), these might be pull-back motorized "steed & rider" toys that run at each other in faux jousting matches.hinomars19 wrote:Ok seriously, one thing that was curious is those large size 'sparking' (or whatever) toys. Are they going to be actual voyagers with a sparking gimmick or are they more just 'gimmick' toys. If you see what I mean? I know nobody knows yet, of course
Ah, I see. Cheers
I won't be wanting those then
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:46pm CST
Burn wrote:hinomars19 wrote:I like that those t-shirts come in kid and adult size. No reason kids can't have G1 stuff anymore than we can't enjoy new stuff.
Just like the bed sheets, I doubt the t-shirts will come in any sizes that will fit me.
We can't all be skinny runts.
Like Va'al.
Surely the adults will come in XXXL and the like (I hope so, I'm short yes, but wildly disproportionate )