Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here!

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Submit your questions to us by June 29th. Remember to make your questions as intriguing as possible. If your questions seem answerable by the general public, then the staff of Seibertron.com will likely answer your queries; hopefully with a bit more flavor than what you might be used to with Hasbro Q&A's.

While we do live in the wonderful world of free speech, there are a few of Hasbro's guidelines that need to be followed before submitting your questions!

Hasbro wrote:Unfortunately, there are some things that we cannot comment publicly on due to confidentiality, legal or competitive reasons. Examples of these types of questions are ones that relate to the upcoming TV series or movies that have not had details announced yet, “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical scenarios or “what if questions”, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

With that said, that leaves a lot of room for a whole host of other discussion points. Topics that are open for discussion are things like Deco Decisions, Current Design Choices, Design Process/Development, Character choices and Redeco/Retooling choices. Also, questions pertaining to past and current Lore/Storyline, Line Strategy and Marketing are open for discussion too.

The Transformers team certainly appreciates our fans’ continued passion and dedication to Transformers and we look forward to another great year of Q&A.

We're looking forward to your Questions!

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Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091697)
Posted by ReapersRequiem on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:34am CDT

Do you guys plan on creating more transformer toys based off of the designs from War for Cybertron? I would like to see you guys make a WFC SideSwipe and Shockwave.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091699)
Posted by prime1234 on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:55am CDT

Blurrz wrote:It's that time of the month again, and with your mind melted from all of the 2010 BotCon goodness, you'll be happy to hear it's not your better half's menstrual cycle.*

We're talking about Hasbro Q&A time. Submit your questions to us by July 4th. Remember to make your questions as intriguing as possible. If your questions seem answerable by the general public, then the staff of Seibertron.com will likely answer your queries; hopefully with a bit more flavor than what you might be used to with Hasbro Q&A's.

While we do live in the wonderful world of free speech, there are a few of Hasbro's guidelines that need to be followed before submitting your questions!

Hasbro wrote:Unfortunately, there are some things that we cannot comment publicly on due to confidentiality, legal or competitive reasons. Examples of these types of questions are ones that relate to the upcoming TV series or movies that have not had details announced yet, “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical scenarios or “what if questions”, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

With that said, that leaves a lot of room for a whole host of other discussion points. Topics that are open for discussion are things like Deco Decisions, Current Design Choices, Design Process/Development, Character choices and Redeco/Retooling choices. Also, questions pertaining to past and current Lore/Storyline, Line Strategy and Marketing are open for discussion too.

The Transformers team certainly appreciates our fans’ continued passion and dedication to Transformers and we look forward to another great year of Q&A.

We're looking forward to your Questions!

Keep it at Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers Resource!

*The staff of Seibertron.com apologizes if this week is actually the time of your partner's menstrual cycle

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091701)
Posted by prime1234 on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:57am CDT

Blurrz wrote:It's that time of the month again, and with your mind melted from all of the 2010 BotCon goodness, you'll be happy to hear it's not your better half's menstrual cycle.*

We're talking about Hasbro Q&A time. Submit your questions to us by July 4th. Remember to make your questions as intriguing as possible. If your questions seem answerable by the general public, then the staff of Seibertron.com will likely answer your queries; hopefully with a bit more flavor than what you might be used to with Hasbro Q&A's.

While we do live in the wonderful world of free speech, there are a few of Hasbro's guidelines that need to be followed before submitting your questions!

Hasbro wrote:Unfortunately, there are some things that we cannot comment publicly on due to confidentiality, legal or competitive reasons. Examples of these types of questions are ones that relate to the upcoming TV series or movies that have not had details announced yet, “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical scenarios or “what if questions”, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

With that said, that leaves a lot of room for a whole host of other discussion points. Topics that are open for discussion are things like Deco Decisions, Current Design Choices, Design Process/Development, Character choices and Redeco/Retooling choices. Also, questions pertaining to past and current Lore/Storyline, Line Strategy and Marketing are open for discussion too.

The Transformers team certainly appreciates our fans’ continued passion and dedication to Transformers and we look forward to another great year of Q&A.

We're looking forward to your Questions!

Keep it at Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers Resource!

*The staff of Seibertron.com apologizes if this week is actually the time of your partner's menstrual cycle

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091702)
Posted by prime1234 on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:04am CDT

Blurrz wrote:It's that time of the month again, and with your mind melted from all of the 2010 BotCon goodness, you'll be happy to hear it's not your better half's menstrual cycle.*

We're talking about Hasbro Q&A time. Submit your questions to us by July 4th. Remember to make your questions as intriguing as possible. If your questions seem answerable by the general public, then the staff of Seibertron.com will likely answer your queries; hopefully with a bit more flavor than what you might be used to with Hasbro Q&A's.

While we do live in the wonderful world of free speech, there are a few of Hasbro's guidelines that need to be followed before submitting your questions!

Hasbro wrote:Unfortunately, there are some things that we cannot comment publicly on due to confidentiality, legal or competitive reasons. Examples of these types of questions are ones that relate to the upcoming TV series or movies that have not had details announced yet, “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical scenarios or “what if questions”, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

With that said, that leaves a lot of room for a whole host of other discussion points. Topics that are open for discussion are things like Deco Decisions, Current Design Choices, Design Process/Development, Character choices and Redeco/Retooling choices. Also, questions pertaining to past and current Lore/Storyline, Line Strategy and Marketing are open for discussion too.

The Transformers team certainly appreciates our fans’ continued passion and dedication to Transformers and we look forward to another great year of Q&A.

We're looking forward to your Questions!

Keep it at Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers Resource!

*The staff of Seibertron.com apologizes if this week is actually the time of your partner's menstrual cycle

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091706)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:29am CDT

Years ago, we saw what would become TFCC's Seacons exclusive set. After years of not finding a retailer or a source to sell it for you, you finally had the chance to get it released to the collectors. Now that that task has been completed, what made you folks decide to go ahead and push on with the Seacons in their G1 color scheme? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad you did, (and I'm going to be the first in line to get one!) but what made it a "must" to do so now? It's intriguing.

Thanks for reading!

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091711)
Posted by ausbot on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:57am CDT

Will we ever see custom-able or at the very least a "Name your own transformer"? (Like the old mail away GIJoe Figures)

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091713)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on June 29th, 2010 @ 2:08am CDT

It kinda sucks that they only answer two questions, but answering them all would be pretty taxing.

Anyhow...
1.It seems larger characters seem to get small figures, why is this? I understand not every figure can be in perfect scale but I'm referring to when they're made in the smallest scale possible.

2.For the ROTF line, why are there new molds for non-appearance characters but several of the Constructicons aren't yet made?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091717)
Posted by Editor on June 29th, 2010 @ 2:20am CDT

Ok, here we go. Even if it is used I would still expect a generic response in under 2 sentences.

Over the last few years, we have seen a large scale resurgence within Transformers fandom.

In this time the section of older buyers making purchases for collections would seem to have grown with not only items directly from Hasbro, but items produced by Takara for Japanese sales, items sold thru Fun Publications, and 3rd parties.

Additionally, many items displayed so far for the remainder of 2010 and extending into 2011 delve into parts of transformers history ranging from highly fan requested pieces (Generations Blurr) new controvertible comic creations from IDW (Drift) and Marvel creations who have never been released as toys before. (Lord Straxus/Darkmount)

The previous company line that we have heard many times is that collectors comprise a very small percentage of total sales, however these moves would seem to contradict that statement, and with the current economic climate, when many parents are looking to reduce spending, while collectors are more likely to be willing to spend on your products. Has there been a change in your market research indicating a shift in purchases? Would any changes in that research directly alter the way Hasbro views the relationship between its products and the collectors portion of the market? Are any of these new releases for 2010/11 unlikely to have been placed into production if you did not feel that collectors with prior knowledge of the characters could move units if not embraced by the larger family market?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091718)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 29th, 2010 @ 2:28am CDT

Were there any legal problems making the upcoming Legends G1 Megatron a gun?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091765)
Posted by Amelie on June 29th, 2010 @ 6:14am CDT

You have now started to release a lot more figures with remolded parts and accessories rather than repaints or whole new molds - is this down to Hasbro changing the way their toys are manufactured, to make head-swaps ect an easier thing to accomplish?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091794)
Posted by Stixx on June 29th, 2010 @ 7:47am CDT

Here are mine

1. Does Hasbro see it fit to rerelease certain items if 3rd party companies are making things that accompany them, to make extra money?

2. Will hasbro take any action to assist in the reduction of prices at botcon?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091796)
Posted by dragons on June 29th, 2010 @ 7:52am CDT

will transformers animated season 3 ever be released on dvd?

will we get more war of cybertron toys ultramagnus, thundercracker, tyrpticon, omega supreme, many more?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091820)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2010 @ 9:52am CDT

I'm surprised so many questions are about hypothetical figures like Voyager Jetfire, while Hasbro has said not to ask them. The quote again:

Hasbro wrote:Unfortunately, there are some things that we cannot comment publicly on due to confidentiality, legal or competitive reasons. Examples of these types of questions are ones that relate to the upcoming TV series or movies that have not had details announced yet, “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical scenarios or “what if questions”, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

Also, "It would be cool if you did this and that" is not a question! So no "Leader Blackout" or "Voyager Bonecrusher" questions, please.

Ok I'm done.

Actually, there is something I'm wondering about:

With the first movie, the accompanying toyline ended when the filler line, Transformers Animated debuted. However, Revenge of the Fallen sees it's toy line rechristened into "Autobot Alliance" or "Hunt for Decepticons", while Transformers: Prime, the new filler, is practically set to debut. What made you take the decision of continuing the Movie-style toys, and by extension, no toy line for Transformers: Prime?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091832)
Posted by Leviathan on June 29th, 2010 @ 10:30am CDT

I now you don't want to another figure question,but could you finally make a Voyager Class Movie Soundwave, or better yet a ROBOT DEFIANCE, not Human Alliance figure?

I mean, the Deluxe one is okay, but in Robot Mode, he is very loose and nothing actually stays together like other Deluxes. A RD figure would bring on so many improvements, and You have such an expanding story for Soundwave in Transformers: Nefarious, with the Rumble, Beastbox, Ratbat, and Laserbeak minions. You could even repaint Soundwave twice for his G1 color and Soundblaster colors and release like 2 of his minions in each product.

Also, could you make a Trypticon and a Omega Supreme figure from the War for Cybertron line and make them each either a Leader or Supreme class and actually put enough detail in them to make them worth the cost of a supreme class, unlike Supreme Class ROTF Devastator?

Since you might not answer these questions because they are about figures, can you at least give us a hint on where you plan on going with transformers after TF: Prime and the Third Transformers movie?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091847)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2010 @ 11:18am CDT

TM2Leviathan wrote:I now you don't want to another figure question,but could you finally make a Voyager Class Movie Soundwave, or better yet a ROBOT DEFIANCE, not Human Alliance figure?

I mean, the Deluxe one is okay, but in Robot Mode, he is very loose and nothing actually stays together like other Deluxes. A RD figure would bring on so many improvements, and You have such an expanding story for Soundwave in Transformers: Nefarious, with the Rumble, Beastbox, Ratbat, and Laserbeak minions. You could even repaint Soundwave twice for his G1 color and Soundblaster colors and release like 2 of his minions in each product.

Also, could you make a Trypticon and a Omega Supreme figure from the War for Cybertron line and make them each either a Leader or Supreme class and actually put enough detail in them to make them worth the cost of a supreme class, unlike Supreme Class ROTF Devastator?

Since you might not answer these questions because they are about figures, can you at least give us a hint on where you plan on going with transformers after TF: Prime and the Third Transformers movie?

They can't:

Hasbro wrote:(..) Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091868)
Posted by DMSL on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:06pm CDT

I have two questions and one request.

QUESTION 1: Where is the distribution in The Netherlands for Star Wars and Transformers? We get no new stuff over here, only old stuff that no-one wants. Fix it please.

QUESTION 2: What are the chances of a Classic version of the other four Aerialbots (deluxe class so they fit in with the other jets) and having them combine with Silverbolt (the Ultra Class that is already out)?

REQUESTS:When making Classic versions of Jazz, Tracks, Kup, Scourge and Perceptor please make them as close to the original as possible in terms of design. Meaning that they have to look like the original characters. Same goes for Grapple and Highbrow. Also please make Highbrow a headmaster and Kup and Scourge Targetmasters.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091880)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:30pm CDT

DMSL wrote:I have two questions and one request.

QUESTION 1: Where is the distribution in The Netherlands for Star Wars and Transformers? We get no new stuff over here, only old stuff that no-one wants. Fix it please.

QUESTION 2: What are the chances of a Classic version of the other four Aerialbots (deluxe class so they fit in with the other jets) and having them combine with Silverbolt (the Ultra Class that is already out)?

REQUESTS:When making Classic versions of Jazz, Tracks, Kup, Scourge and Perceptor please make them as close to the original as possible in terms of design. Meaning that they have to look like the original characters. Same goes for Grapple and Highbrow. Also please make Highbrow a headmaster and Kup and Scourge Targetmasters.

Question 1: Dutchman too? We should hang out.

Seriously, though, this question is more for the Hasbro NL division. But like in the states, it's not Hasbro's fault, it's the store chains that order their product. If the customers aren't buying, the store chains don't see the need to order new stock, with the consequence that old product lingers for months. I happen to know a store that's stuck on Wave 2 Deluxe (Rampage, light variant Sideways) permanently. Only when new lines come out do they order, with the older lines going on sale. It also happens that stock is moved from one store to another, which doesn't help things.

Question 2: The chances are pretty slim, especially since Universe Silverbolt, like Onslaught, was never meant to combine in the first place. For new molds, Hasbro seems to be focusing on more prominent characters from both the original cartoons and the comics, old and new. The minor characters aren't forgotten though, some are prime candidates for repaints. Also, Highbrow is in the HTFD line, and definitely not a Headmaster.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091883)
Posted by Kibble on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:33pm CDT

Was hoping for a definitive answer from BotCon, or even an answer as to if they're trying to release TFA Blackout in the States yet or if it's officially a Takara only release at this point.

I'd also like to know if HasTak will look to shut down iGear for putting out KO MPs.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091887)
Posted by Editor on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:44pm CDT

Kibble wrote:
I'd also like to know if HasTak will look to shut down iGear for putting out KO MPs.

They won't comment or answer questions directed at 3rd party items.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091891)
Posted by --B-- on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:49pm CDT

cingularman31 wrote:Here are mine

1. Does Hasbro see it fit to rerelease certain items if 3rd party companies are making things that accompany them, to make extra money?

2. Will hasbro take any action to assist in the reduction of prices at botcon?

1. Mostly that they are not going to change their plans because of a 3rd party item. They are not going to re-release a product globally for a few hundred people that have the upgrade sets.

2. That is all between Fun Pub and the facorty they are made in. It's all about the number of paint apps/piece colors, and Fun Pub stated that they pretty much go all out with paint apps, and then scale back where necessary.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091893)
Posted by Kibble on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:51pm CDT

Editor wrote:
Kibble wrote:
I'd also like to know if HasTak will look to shut down iGear for putting out KO MPs.

They won't comment or answer questions directed at 3rd party items.

But I'm not asking about 3rd Party items...I'm asking about KOs!

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091897)
Posted by Emperor Galvatron on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:53pm CDT

Historical query
Q: How did the mixup that resulted in Sideswipe and Sunstreaker getting switched occur?

Q: You said at Botcon that Trailbreaker has not been forgotten. Just how is he being remembered?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091899)
Posted by --B-- on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:57pm CDT

zenosaurus_x wrote:It kinda sucks that they only answer two questions, but answering them all would be pretty taxing.

Anyhow...

2.For the ROTF line, why are there new molds for non-appearance characters but several of the Constructicons aren't yet made?

Because they didn't want shelves filled with various different construction vehicles, they wanted lots of different molds out there. A case assortment of 4 similarly colored construction vehicles would be pretty boring.

dragons wrote:will transformers animated season 3 ever be released on dvd?

will we get more war of cybertron toys ultramagnus, thundercracker, tyrpticon, omega supreme, many more?

Buy the ones that are out and the game, and they may make more!

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091901)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2010 @ 12:59pm CDT

Amelie wrote:You have now started to release a lot more figures with remolded parts and accessories rather than repaints or whole new molds - is this down to Hasbro changing the way their toys are manufactured, to make head-swaps ect an easier thing to accomplish?

I'm not too sure about this one, but I do know when a figure is designed, at times they think ahead about a potential retool, and integrate that into the final mold, or a last-minute change forces a second head mold into the set. A good example is ROTF Mixmaster, who has not one but two heads cast at the same time, the regular and the G1 inspired one. The obsolete one is disposed of when the figure is produced.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091902)
Posted by joeformer on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:00pm CDT

I saw one of the designers on the botcon hasbro design team said his dream toy would be to make classic human characters. Any chance of this. Its about time they make in scale human characters with some type of articulations. They can be 1 and a half inches. 4 point of articulation. We really need this. What about the nest hanger scene any mini figures with this one too?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091906)
Posted by Mkall on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:05pm CDT

Emperor Galvatron wrote:Historical query
Q: How did the mixup that resulted in Sideswipe and Sunstreaker getting switched occur?

Actually I'm betting that has more to do with Bob Budiansky and Marvel than Hasbro, he did EVERYTHING to do with the original concepts, and I'm betting his answer would be "I don't remember, I'm sorry."

Q: You said at Botcon that Trailbreaker has not been forgotten. Just how is he being remembered?

I get the feeling that we'll see him in toy form sooner or later. From how they acted, I think for every two concepts they showed us, there was one that they didn't.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091907)
Posted by Mkall on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:06pm CDT

joeformer wrote:I saw one of the designers on the botcon hasbro design team said his dream toy would be to make classic human characters. Any chance of this. Its about time they make in scale human characters with some type of articulations. They can be 1 and a half inches. 4 point of articulation. We really need this. What about the nest hanger scene any mini figures with this one too?

I wouldn't hold your breath on this. The reception in the room to this was about only about 25% in favour of the idea.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091909)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:11pm CDT

Emperor Galvatron wrote:Historical query
Q: How did the mixup that resulted in Sideswipe and Sunstreaker getting switched occur?

Q: You said at Botcon that Trailbreaker has not been forgotten. Just how is he being remembered?

1) The current theory is that the Tech Specs are based on their Diaclone versions. Diaclone was the Japanese toyline by Takara that spawned the Autobot Cars, Decepticon Jets, Dinobots, Insecticons, and anything else with a cockpit for a pilot, as they were human-controlled robots. Diaclone had a red Sunstreaker and a yellow Sideswipe, and the decision to switch their colors did not reach the writer in time it seemed.

2) It's been a while since we've last seen a proper Trailbreaker(homage), but here's some worthy efforts:

- a BotCon exclusive Trailbreaker was considered by 3H Enterprises (the previous owners of the BotCon license), based on RiD X-Brawn. This was probably in 2003, alongside the other two Autobot Brother molds. That's the reason why he was featured in Universe #1.
- Cybertron Overhaul had the working name Trailbreaker, thus the name of his evolved form Leobreaker.
- Universe Spychanger Ironhide has deco inspired by Trailbreaker, and was infact meant to be him in the G1 Spychanger series.

Unfortunately, the Trailbreaker trademark is out of Hasbro long reach.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091922)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on June 29th, 2010 @ 1:49pm CDT

--B-- wrote:
zenosaurus_x wrote:It kinda sucks that they only answer two questions, but answering them all would be pretty taxing.

Anyhow...

2.For the ROTF line, why are there new molds for non-appearance characters but several of the Constructicons aren't yet made?

Because they didn't want shelves filled with various different construction vehicles, they wanted lots of different molds out there. A case assortment of 4 similarly colored construction vehicles would be pretty boring.

But they weren't similarly colored, they only made Long Haul, Demolishor/Scavenger, MixMaster, and Rampage, all different colors. Now that the line is ending anyways, and they seem to be making new molds, wouldn't it make sense to at least finish the Constructiocons who were actually there?(Which is just Scrapper, and that is a serious question)

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091933)
Posted by --B-- on June 29th, 2010 @ 2:03pm CDT

zenosaurus_x wrote:
--B-- wrote:
zenosaurus_x wrote:It kinda sucks that they only answer two questions, but answering them all would be pretty taxing.

Anyhow...

2.For the ROTF line, why are there new molds for non-appearance characters but several of the Constructicons aren't yet made?

Because they didn't want shelves filled with various different construction vehicles, they wanted lots of different molds out there. A case assortment of 4 similarly colored construction vehicles would be pretty boring.

But they weren't similarly colored, they only made Long Haul, Demolishor/Scavenger, MixMaster, and Rampage, all different colors. Now that the line is ending anyways, and they seem to be making new molds, wouldn't it make sense to at least finish the Constructiocons who were actually there?(Which is just Scrapper, and that is a serious question)

Personally, I think it makes a better sense to put out new Generations and WFC molds that tons of people want and make tons of cash, rather than getting a few new constructicon molds out to the relativly few people who want them. Hasbro doesn't like to stay with one line too long.

Long story short, you have all of the new RotF constructicon molds you are going to get.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091977)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on June 29th, 2010 @ 3:25pm CDT

Well yes that makes alot more sense.
I just meant sense they seem to be finishing up the movie line and all(until next year or so) why not complete what was in the movie.

But then again if it won't sell well...

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1091981)
Posted by Counterpunch on June 29th, 2010 @ 3:34pm CDT

Why are silver faction symbols being used on non-movie related toys?

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Posted by BlueStreak27 on June 29th, 2010 @ 7:31pm CDT

1. Any chance we'll see a Generations Impactor?

2. Is there a possibility that we might see a Generations Devcon?

3. Any chance we'll see a Generations 'War for Cybertron' Ultra Magnus?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092079)
Posted by Amelie on June 29th, 2010 @ 7:33pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:Why are silver faction symbols being used on non-movie related toys?

I like this question. Hasbro doing this upsets me no-end.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092084)
Posted by Overcracker on June 29th, 2010 @ 7:46pm CDT

1. What was the reason behind the spring action gimmick for the Power Core Combiner Drones? Where regular Arms and Fists ever considered in place of the odd looking claws and hooks?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092268)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 30th, 2010 @ 7:52am CDT

BlueStreak27 wrote:1. Any chance we'll see a Generations Impactor?

2. Is there a possibility that we might see a Generations Devcon?

3. Any chance we'll see a Generations 'War for Cybertron' Ultra Magnus?

To all the "any chance" questions: Just wait and see.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092668)
Posted by prime1234 on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:16am CDT

I thought it would be cool for you guys to make a voyager class Bonecrusher, because he's the size of Optimus Prime.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092672)
Posted by prime1234 on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:33am CDT

Do you guys ever plan on releasing a voyager class Jetfire from the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen? That would be cool if you guys make a voyager Jetfire and have it combine with the new Hunt For The Decepticons voyager battle blades Optimus Prime. It's ok if it doesn't combine, but at least have the voyager Jetfire figure itself. It would be awesome if voyager Jetfire would be released under the Transformers Hunt For The Decepticons line. The leader class Jetfire is awesome, but it would also be awesome if you guys made a voyager class Jetfire as well.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092674)
Posted by prime1234 on July 1st, 2010 @ 2:39am CDT

A voyager class Bonecrusher and a voyager class Brawl would be two other great items for you guys to release. I've said this before, but again, the reason why it would be awesome for you guys to release a voyager class Bonecrusher is because he's the size of Optimus from the first Transformers movie. So he's a large Decepticon. Deluxe Bonecrusher is cool, but it would also be cool for a voyager upgrade of the character. Deluxe and leader class Brawl are awesome, but it would also be awesome if Brawl also gets an upgrade to a voyager class. It would be awesome if voyager class Bonecrusher and voyager class Brawl would be released on the Hunt For The Decepticons Line.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092711)
Posted by Bullycon on July 1st, 2010 @ 6:04am CDT

Why are so many G1 characters getting toys without their Headmaster or Targetmaster partners?
Classics Rodimus without Firebolt.
Universe Hardhead without Duros.
Generations Blurr without Haywire.
Generations Scourge without Fracas.
FunPub Nightbeat without Muzzle.
The toys almost feel "incomplete" without them.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Q&A for July - Submit Questions Here! (1092782)
Posted by Mkall on July 1st, 2010 @ 9:53am CDT

Thank you for your questions. They have been submitted to Hasbro.

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