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		<title>New Hasbro coupons including a &#8216;Buy One Get One Free&#8217; Star Wars coupon now available</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2012/01/23/new-hasbro-coupons-including-a-buy-one-get-one-free-star-wars-coupon-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro&#8217;s kicked off a new coupon campaign, with a bunch of pretty solid coupons. The highlight is a &#8216;Buy One Get One&#8217; coupon for Star Wars figures &#8211; which is perfect with the Star Wars reset that&#8217;s going on. Also of note are coupons for $3 off a Transformers Dark of the Moon deluxe, $8 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hasbro-logo.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1085" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="hasbro-logo" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hasbro-logo.jpg" alt="" width="86" height="86" /></a>Hasbro&#8217;s kicked off a new coupon campaign, with a bunch of pretty solid coupons. The highlight is a &#8216;Buy One Get One&#8217; coupon for Star Wars figures &#8211; which is perfect with the Star Wars reset that&#8217;s going on. Also of note are coupons for $3 off a Transformers Dark of the Moon deluxe, $8 off the Optimus Prime Kreo set, or $5 off Hungry Hungry Hippos. You can find all these coupons by following <a href="http://hasbro.promo.eprize.com/deals/coupon.html" target="_blank">this link</a>. Please note, registration and installation of a coupon printer are required to get the coupons.</p>
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		<title>Botcon exclusives in process of being revealed</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2012/01/04/botcon-exclusives-in-process-of-being-revealed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Botcon, the official Transformers convention, has been revealing their 2012 convention exclusive figures this week. The exclusives set continues their &#8216;Shattered Glass&#8217; storyline; an alternate reality where Autobots are evil and Decepitcons are good. This year&#8217;s figures so far include Gigatron (based on the classics Galvatron mold), a red Tracks (repaint of &#8216;Reveal the Shield&#8217; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/transformers.gif"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-980" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="transformers" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/transformers-150x150.gif" alt="" width="75" height="75" /></a>Botcon, the official Transformers convention, has been revealing their 2012 convention exclusive figures this week. The exclusives set continues their &#8216;Shattered Glass&#8217; storyline; an alternate reality where Autobots are evil and Decepitcons are good. This year&#8217;s figures so far include Gigatron (based on the classics Galvatron mold), a red Tracks (repaint of &#8216;Reveal the Shield&#8217; Tracks) and Soundwave (based on Classics Ironhide / Ratchet). Images are all at <a href="http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2012/bc12boxset.cfm" target="_blank">Botcon.com</a> &#8211; alt modes are below, head to their site to see robot modes.</p>
<p>As an in-universe GI Joe reference, Shattered Glass Soundwave features a &#8216;Cold Slither&#8217; logo on his door; the Zartan fronted rock band from the GI Joe episode &#8216;Cold Slither&#8217;.  Soundwave will have a headband, which will be available at the club shop.</p>
<p><a href="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/BotCon-2012-early-reveals.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-4775" title="BotCon 2012 early reveals" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/BotCon-2012-early-reveals.jpg" alt="" width="558" height="314" /></a></p>
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		<title>Presentation from Transformers NYCC panel now available</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/10/25/presentation-from-transformers-nycc-panel-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the folks at Hasbro and HunterPR, the presentation from the Transformers panel is now available for your perusing at home!  Just follow this link to download a PDF of the material and enjoy!]]></description>
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		<title>Official images of Transformers: Encore Twincast and Soundblaster</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/10/22/official-images-of-transformers-encore-twincast-and-soundblaster/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amazon Japan has revealed official images for the upcoming Transformers Encore reissues of Twincast and Soundblaster (the rebuilt forms of Soundwave and Blaster after the destroyed each other in the Headmasters series).  Included in the images are the cassettes for each character; Soundblaster comes with Enemy and Wing Thing, while Twincast comes with Nightstalker and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-980" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="transformers" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/transformers-150x150.gif" alt="" width="75" height="75" />Amazon Japan has revealed official images for the upcoming Transformers Encore reissues of Twincast and Soundblaster (the rebuilt forms of Soundwave and Blaster after the destroyed each other in the Headmasters series).  Included in the images are the cassettes for each character; Soundblaster comes with Enemy and Wing Thing, while Twincast comes with Nightstalker and Stripes. Check out the images below!</p>
<p><a href="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Encore-Soundblaster.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4351" title="Encore Soundblaster" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Encore-Soundblaster-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Encore-Twincast.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4352" title="Encore Twincast" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Encore-Twincast-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>Score a $5 off $5.99 Transformers &#8216;Dark of the Moon&#8217; purchase</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/10/20/score-a-5-off-5-99-transformers-dark-of-the-moon-purchase/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get a $5 off a $5.99 Dark of the Moon Transformers purchase by &#8216;liking&#8217; Hasbro Transformers on facebook.  You can visit the page by clicking here &#8211; once you like the page you can grab your coupon!  The coupon prints through coupons.com; so you may have to install a coupon printer.  You are limited to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-980" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="transformers" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/transformers-150x150.gif" alt="" width="75" height="75" />Get a $5 off a $5.99 Dark of the Moon Transformers purchase by &#8216;liking&#8217; Hasbro Transformers on facebook.  You can visit the page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/transformers?sk=app_221327491263144" target="_blank">here</a> &#8211; once you like the page you can grab your coupon!  The coupon prints through coupons.com; so you may have to install a coupon printer.  You are limited to printing 2 copies.  This is a great chance to score some cheap Transformers &#8211; ideal for Toys for Tots!</p>
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		<title>Hasbro NYCC Exclusives coming to HasbroToyShop.com</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/10/17/hasbro-nycc-exclusives-coming-to-hasbrotoyshop-com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you spent the weekend the way I did, being bitter that you weren&#8217;t at NYCC &#8211; then this is the post for you!  The fine folks at Hasbro sent out word that their remaining stock of their NYCC exclusives will be hitting HasbroToyShop.com this Wednesday, October 19th after 10AM Eastern.  This is your chance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1085" title="hasbro-logo" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hasbro-logo.jpg" alt="" width="86" height="86" />If you spent the weekend the way I did, being bitter that you weren&#8217;t at NYCC &#8211; then this is the post for you!  The fine folks at Hasbro sent out word that their remaining stock of their NYCC exclusives will be hitting HasbroToyShop.com this Wednesday, October 19th after 10AM Eastern.  This is your chance to score a Compound Hulk, Spider-men Mini-muggs or that fantastic Transformers: Prime Bumblebee and Arcee two-pack.  Stock will be likely be limited, so don&#8217;t delay and grab your exclusives Wednesday.</p>
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		<title>Hasbro NYCC exclusives being revealed</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/09/26/hasbro-nycc-exclusives-being-revealed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, not only did Hasbro announce their debut at NYCC, they also announced that they would have some exclusive merchandise with them.  Details on this exclusive items are now being shared.  First, via the Nerf Facebook page &#8211; the Bumblebee Nerf gun is a follow on piece to the SDCC exclusive Optimus [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1085" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="hasbro-logo" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hasbro-logo.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" />A few weeks ago, not only did Hasbro announce their debut at NYCC, they also announced that they would have some exclusive merchandise with them.  Details on this exclusive items are now being shared.  First, via the Nerf Facebook page &#8211; the Bumblebee Nerf gun is a follow on piece to the SDCC exclusive Optimus Prime Nerf gun.  The foam weapon features Bumblebee-centric IDW comic art.  Today, on Marvel.com, the Marvel Universe &#8220;Compound Hulk&#8221; figure was announced.  He&#8217;s 1/2 green Hulk and 1/2 Red Hulk, and very Christmasey!  Check out images of the exclusives below.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4218" title="NYCC Compound Hulk" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NYCC-Compound-Hulk-238x300.jpg" alt="" width="238" height="300" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4219" title="NYCC Compound Hulk MOC" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NYCC-Compound-Hulk-MOC-233x300.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="300" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4220" title="NYCC Nerf Bumblebee gun" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NYCC-Nerf-Bumblebee-gun-300x182.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="182" /></p>
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		<title>SDCC 2011 &#8211; Hasbro&#8217;s Transformers Panel</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/07/21/sdcc-2011-hasbros-transformers-panel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for the my first panel of the convention, the Hasbro Transformers panel.  There&#8217;s not much new in the case, so hopefully the design and marketing teams have a few things up their sleeves! Starting off with Kreo &#8211; 28 Kreons in launch, 16 Transformers, 12 humans. Generations &#8211; last wave of 2011: Junkheap [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-980" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="transformers" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/transformers-150x150.gif" alt="" width="105" height="105" />It&#8217;s time for the my first panel of the convention, the Hasbro Transformers panel.  There&#8217;s not much new in the case, so hopefully the design and marketing teams have a few things up their sleeves!</p>
<p>Starting off with Kreo &#8211; 28 Kreons in launch, 16 Transformers, 12 humans.</p>
<p>Generations &#8211; last wave of 2011: Junkheap &#8211; Junkion, Sky Shawdow</p>
<p>Dark of the Moon<br />
Wave 6 &#8211; Soundwave (has a transforming satellite dish), Wheeljack<br />
Voyager Wave 4 &#8211; Cannon Force Iron Hide &#8211; a red G1 inspired deco<br />
Human Alliance Wave 3 &#8211; Soundwave with Mr. Gould and Laserbeak<br />
Keep reading after the jump for news on the 2011 Exclusives, 2012 sneak peak and Transformers: the Ride 3D!</p>
<p><span id="more-3871"></span>2011 Exclusives<br />
TRU &#8211; Missions Earth &#8220;Transcans&#8221;, Masterpiece Rodimus<br />
Target &#8211; Twin Twist / Leadfoot<br />
Walmart &#8211; Optimus Prime Deluxe, Bumblebee and Sideswipe &#8211; # version<br />
Amazon &#8211; Movie Inspired Unicron</p>
<p>Transformers Prime<br />
Deluxe Wave 2 &#8211; Cliffjumper<br />
Vehicon</p>
<p>Wave 3 &#8211; Terrorcon Cliffjumper</p>
<p>Voyagers &#8211; Prime and Bulkhead<br />
Entertainment Pack &#8211; 3 hero kids, Optimus Megatron and DVD</p>
<p>2012 Preview<br />
Cyberverse Legion Arcee<br />
Cyberverse Wheeljack<br />
Cyberverse Bumblebee<br />
Cyberverse Commander Iron Hide<br />
&#8220;Cyberverse is doing very well for us&#8221;<br />
Cyberverse Vehicle &#8211; Wheeljack&#8217;s Spaceship features up interactive light-up features which can work with Commander figures</p>
<p>Prime Deluxe &#8211; Soundwave &#8211; includes Laserbeak; very alien and cool looking<br />
Knockout<br />
Wheeljack &#8211; includes a G1 design inspiration, but with dual swords</p>
<p>Voyager Skyquake<br />
Starscream<br />
Voyager features light up weapons</p>
<p>Transformers: the ride<br />
Mark Woodbury &#8211; president of Universal Creative as special guest.</p>
<p>The RIDE 3D!<br />
Coming in 2012; Universal Studios Hollywood<br />
working with Michael Bay as creative consultant<br />
Peter Cullen and Frank Welker voicing the ride as well as other original voice actors<br />
Concept: NEST Outpost in middle of Universal Studios which as the last shard of the Allspark.  Decepticons are attacking, we have to get the shard somewhere space with EVAC. From there choas and ride having happens.</p>
<p>NESTNeedsYou.com<br />
Based on the ride there will be<br />
Cyberverse Legions and Deluxe EVAC</p>
<p>Q&amp;A<br />
War for Cyberton figures?  &#8220;Nothing to announce yet&#8221; but they&#8217;re coming<br />
Lost RTS and Generations wave? Team&#8217;s aware of the &#8220;shortage&#8221; &#8211; looking at avenues to get them in stores.<br />
Combiners in Transformers Prime?  Great question for that panel<br />
G1 Soundwave or Shockwave in Generations? &#8220;Not right now.&#8221;<br />
Spring 2O12 plans may include more &#8220;Dark of the Moon&#8221; toys<br />
An &#8216;It Gets Better&#8217; Optimus Prime video?<br />
EVAC Ride Toys &#8211; will be available mainline retail and at the park</p>
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		<title>SDCC 2011 &#8211; Hasbro&#8217;s Transformers</title>
		<link>http://awesometoyblog.com/2011/07/20/sdcc-2011-hasbros-transformers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MattG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro&#8217;s Transformers display was heavy on &#8216;Dark of the Moon&#8217;, as one would expect just weeks the movie has been released and it&#8217;s making gobs of money.  Also on display was the Unicron repaint &#8211; including both loose and packaged versions of the figure; which looks incredible by the way.  There was also &#8220;lifestyle&#8221; product [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2818" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="cc08" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/cc08.gif" alt="" width="50" height="50" />Hasbro&#8217;s Transformers display was heavy on &#8216;Dark of the Moon&#8217;, as one would expect just weeks the movie has been released and it&#8217;s making gobs of money.  Also on display was the Unicron repaint &#8211; including both loose and packaged versions of the figure; which looks incredible by the way.  There was also &#8220;lifestyle&#8221; product on display as well, which I didn&#8217;t photograph tonight, but will be sure to get before the show wraps up.  In the mean time, check out the display of Dark of the Moon, Cyberverse and the rest of the Transformers line-up.</p>

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		<title>Hasbro&#8217;s Official SDCC Press Release</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With San Diego Comic-con just around the corner, Hasbro has issued their official press release for the event.  While there&#8217;s not much that hasn&#8217;t already been covered on AwesomeToyBlog, I&#8217;ve gone ahead and posted it after the jump.  Keep reading if you&#8217;re interested! Hasbro to Showcase Its Iconic Pop-Culture Brands at San Diego Comic-Con New [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2818" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="cc08" src="http://awesometoyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/cc08.gif" alt="" width="50" height="50" />With San Diego Comic-con just around the corner, Hasbro has issued their official press release for the event.  While there&#8217;s not much that hasn&#8217;t already been covered on AwesomeToyBlog, I&#8217;ve gone ahead and posted it after the jump.  Keep reading if you&#8217;re interested!</div>
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<div>Hasbro to Showcase Its Iconic Pop-Culture Brands at San Diego Comic-Con</div>
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<div>New KRE-O Brand Construction Sets  Join Hasbro Entertainment Classics Including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MY  LITTLE PONY &amp; More at Premier Fan Destination<br />
Comic-Con 2011</div>
<p>PAWTUCKET, R.I.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;With some of the most popular and  sought after brands in the entertainment industry for movies,  television, video games, comics, collectibles and more, Hasbro, Inc.  (NASDAQ: HAS) returns to San Diego Comic-Con to deliver special  opportunities for fans of its pop-culture juggernaut properties. Led by  displays of upcoming action figures, new NERF VORTEX blasters and  “larger than life” statues from its powerhouse G.I. JOE, KRE-O, MARVEL,  MY LITTLE PONY, STAR WARS and TRANSFORMERS product lines in its booth  (#3213), Hasbro will offer fans an inside look into the breadth of many  of these brands throughout the weekend with a variety of panels,  autograph sessions and access to brand stewards, designers and more.</p>
<p>“San Diego Comic-Con is an amazing opportunity for us to engage  with the most passionate fans of our brands and licensed properties”</p>
<p>“San Diego Comic-Con is an amazing opportunity for us to engage with  the most passionate fans of our brands and licensed properties,” said  John Frascotti, global chief marketing officer, Hasbro, Inc. “Comic-Con  allows us to provide our most enthusiastic fans with unique experiences  based on the properties and characters they love as well as to introduce  them to the newest brands and products from Hasbro. We look forward to  this special celebration each year and are excited to deliver compelling  panels, outstanding special edition collectibles and the opportunity  for interactions with the amazing talent behind our brands that have  become touchstones in the lives of many.”</p>
<p>Making its first San Diego Comic-Con appearance in 2011 is Hasbro’s  new KRE-O brand, bringing action and adventure to the construction toy  category. At launch and on display in the Hasbro booth, the KRE-O brand  offers twelve building sets featuring popular TRANSFORMERS characters.  Comic-Con attendees will want to keep an eye out for roaming OPTIMUS  PRIME and BUMBLEBEE KREON costume characters, KRE-O statues and special  edition OPTIMUS PRIME KREON figures featuring “MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP”  deco not available in stores (while supplies last).</p>
<p>Giving fans a peek behind the curtain and an inside look into what’s  coming in the future for many of its entertainment brands, Hasbro’s  2011 lineup of panels and autograph sessions follows:</p>
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<li>Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Brand Panel: Thursday, July 21 from 2:30 &#8211; 3:30 PM in Room 24ABC</li>
<li>Hasbro Studios “The Making of ‘Transformers Prime’” Panel: Thursday, July 21 from 3:30 &#8211; 4:30 PM in Room 24ABC</li>
<li>Hasbro STAR WARS Panel: Friday, July 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm in Room 7AB</li>
<li>“Evolution of Transformers Animation” presented by Shout Factory and Hasbro Studios: Friday, July 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM in Room 8</li>
<li>Hasbro MARVEL Panel: Saturday, July 23 from 2:00 &#8211; 3:00 PM in Room 9</li>
<li>As a special experience for STAR WARS fans, Hasbro will  welcome Dave Filoni, Supervising Director of the hit television series  STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS for an autograph signing session on Saturday,  July 23 from 2:00-3:00pm in the STAR WARS action figure section of the  Hasbro booth #3213. Mr. Filoni will be signing a special edition STAR  WARS: THE CLONE WARS poster he designed specifically for this autograph  session, free for fans. *** A ticket will be required to participate in  the autograph session. Hasbro will distribute tickets on a first come,  first serve basis Saturday morning beginning at 9:30am in the Hasbro  booth #3213 (while supplies last).***</li>
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<p>Hasbro’s presence at the convention will be rounded out by the  highly anticipated HasbroToyShop.com special edition San Diego Comic-Con  collectibles available at the HasbroToyShop booth (#3329) and in  limited quantities, after Comic Con, at <a href="http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.HasbroToyShop.com</a>. The complete list of 2011 special edition items follow:</p>
<p>G.I. JOE 3.75&#8243; ZARANA SPECIAL EDITION FIGURE<br />
(Ages: 4 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $14.99 each)<br />
The Dreadnoks get even more dreadful as ZARTAN’S sister, ZARANA,  becomes the latest G.I. JOE Comic-Con special edition figure…in two  different styles! The primary figure features the mistress of disguise’s  classic look, with pink top, pink hair and a classic-style buzzsaw  weapon. The variant figure (sold separately) depicts the character in  her “Cold Slither” rock band disguise—black Cold Slither shirt and black  hair—and also comes with the buzzsaw weapon.</p>
<p>G.I. JOE SKY STRIKER VEHICLE WITH STARSCREAM DECO AND 3.75&#8243; COBRA COMMANDER SPECIAL EDITION FIGURE<br />
(Ages: 4 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $49.99 each)<br />
The worlds of G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS collide in toy form. The new  G,I, JOE: SKY STRIKER jet receives a custom make-over to become the  vehicle form of legendary DECEPTICON STARSCREAM. The COBRA COMMANDER  figure, which can fit in the cockpit of the jet, features the classic  character in a flight suit and comes with a custom Walther P38 pistol &#8211;  well known to TRANSFORMERS fans as the alt-mode of DECEPTICON leader  MEGATRON!</p>
<p>INDIANA JONES “LOST WAVE” SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S PACK<br />
(Ages 4 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $64.99)<br />
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark,  Hasbro excavates an entire “lost wave” of the fan-favorite 2008 INDIANA  JONES line as a Comic-Con special edition Collector’s Pack! Each pack  includes INDY IN GERMAN DISGUISE (with rocket launcher), SAPITO (with  torch and backpack), CLASSIC INDY (with pistol, Idol, sandbag, torch and  logo base), MARION (with snakes and torch), GERMAN MECHANIC (with  removable hat and wrench) and TOHT (with medallion, hot poker, removable  overcoat and alternate “melting” head). Complete your INDIANA JONES  collection with this collectable box set featuring six individually  carded toys!</p>
<p>NERF N-STRIKE TRANSFORMERS BARRICADE OPTIMUS PRIME RV-10 Blaster<br />
(Ages 6 years &amp; up; Approx. Retail Price: $24.99)<br />
Introducing the special edition NERF N-STRIKE TRANSFORMERS BARRICADE  OPTIMUS PRIME RV-10 blaster, a motorized, semi-auto NERF blaster with  revolving dart barrel that holds up to 10 whistle darts. The blaster  features an exclusive new deco with TRANSFORMERS detailing, styled after  the OPTIMUS PRIME character. The NERF N-STRIKE TRANSFORMERS BARRICADE  OPTIMUS PRIME RV-10 blaster is compatible with the NERF Tactical Rail  System and accessories (each sold separately). Requires three “AA”  batteries; not included.</p>
<p>MARVEL MINI MUGGS THE AVENGERS SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S PACK<br />
(Ages: 3 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $34.99 each)<br />
MINI MUGGS, Assemble! The Marvel universe gets its first set of  ultra-hip vinyl MINI MUGGS as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes get remade from  “100% recycled awesome”. HULK, THOR, IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA are  each included as MINI MUGGS, with a MIGHTY MUGG-sized GIANT MAN  literally bursting out of the special edition packaging!</p>
<p>MARVEL UNIVERSE 16” SPECIAL EDITION SENTINEL FIGURE<br />
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $59.99)<br />
The bane of mutantkind is now a red-hot Comic-Con special edition  figure! Hot on the heels of 2010’s wildly popular MARVEL UNIVERSE 19”  GALACTUS FIGURE, fans at Comic-Con will be the first to be able to  purchase this MARVEL UNIVERSE 17” SENTINEL FIGURE, featuring a variety  of lights and sounds and packaged on a giant blister card! Both the  blister card and its special edition outer box are adorned with  one-of-a-kind artwork by Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics’ chief creative  officer.</p>
<p>MARVEL MIGHTY MUGGS SPIDER-MAN SPECIAL EDITION FIGURE<br />
(Ages: 6 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $15.99 each)<br />
Your friendly neighborhood SPIDER-MAN is back, as a cool and  collectible MIGHTY MUGGS figure! This special edition figure features a  removable soft goods mask with a Peter Parker paint deco underneath, and  is highlighted in premium commemorative foil packaging.</p>
<p>MARVEL LEGENDS THOR SPECIAL EDITION FIGURE<br />
(Ages: 4 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $24.99 each)<br />
Celebrate the return of the fan-favorite MARVEL LEGENDS toy line in  2012 with this limited-edition preview figure. THOR, the mighty AVENGER  is featured in his latest comics-accurate costume in the classic 6-inch  MARVEL LEGENDS scale, and in a premium package shaped like his hammer,  MJOLNIR.</p>
<p>MY LITTLE PONY 2011 Special Edition Pony<br />
(Ages 3 and up; Approximate Retail Price $14.99)<br />
The popular special edition MY LITTLE PONY figure, available each  year at San Diego Comic-Con, will be showing fans a more mysterious side  of the MY LITTLE PONY brand in 2011. This special edition, translucent  pony figure is decorated with playful gothic details and a few ghoulish  graphics, featuring beautifully rooted hair in shades of fuchsia and  magenta. Look closely – can you spot a hidden “M” “L” and “P” in the  details? The pony is housed in a vibrant package with two clear  “peek-a-boo” MY LITTLE PONY silhouettes on either side of the box,  showing off every goth detail of the black and purple figure. Fans can  get a first look at this HasbroToyShop.com exclusive when it launches at  San Diego Comic-Con 2011!</p>
<p>STAR WARS VINTAGE REVENGE OF THE JEDI SPECIAL EDITION DEATH STAR COLLECTOR’S PACK<br />
(Ages 4 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $129.99)<br />
Revenge is finally served in this incredible package of 12 figures  and two exclusive mini-figures, all on highly collectible Revenge of the  Jedi packaging! This Comic-Con special edition figure is the only place  to get all 12 short-packed STAR WARS VINTAGE figures in one place, all  individually carded with packaging that pays tribute to Kenner’s classic  “lost” Revenge of the Jedi backing cards, which bore the original name  of Episode VI. In addition, this special DEATH STAR collector’s pack  will be the only place to get SALACIOUS CRUMB and the MOUSE DROID on  Vintage Revenge of the Jedi mini-backing cards. The other figures  included are LUKE SKYWALKER, HAN SOLO, R2-D2, DARTH VADER, B-WING PILOT,  ADMIRAL ACKBAR, BOBA FETT, ENDOR REBEL TROOPER, STORMTROOPER, WICKET  THE EWOK, PRINCESS LEIA and TIE-FIGHTER PILOT.</p>
<p>TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON SPECIAL EDITION ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME FIGURE<br />
(Ages: 5 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $79.99)<br />
Fans will have their first chance to get their hands on the new  TRANSFORMERS MECHTECH ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME action figure at Comic-Con,  with a special edition foil-wrapped, slide-out package and customizable  sticker sheet. This special edition ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME will be the  only way to get the figure displayed in vehicle and trailer mode; the  trailer doubles as a weapons arsenal and is an integral part of the  figure&#8217;s converting play pattern. The MECHTECH ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME  figure features lights, launching projectiles, electronic battle sounds  and phrases and three modes of conversion – vehicle, robot, and robot  with &#8220;mech suit.&#8221; The trailer, which serves as a weapons depot and  command center, also converts into a &#8220;mech suit&#8221; that OPTIMUS PRIME  shows off when it&#8217;s time to rumble.</p>
<p>TRANSFORMERS PRIME OPTIMUS PRIME FIRST EDITION FIGURE<br />
(Ages: 5 &amp; up; Approximate Retail Price: $19.99)<br />
With the mainline series not available until later in 2011, be among  the first to get an action figure based on the style of The Hub&#8217;s hit  animated series, TRANSFORMERS PRIME with this special edition figure.  This deluxe class OPTIMUS PRIME figure converts from robot to truck mode  and features a premium deco only available in this special edition  Comic-Con figure. And, in true TRANSFORMERS fashion, the “Matrix of  Leadership” packaging in which the figure is housed ‘converts’ into a  wearable piece!</p>
<p>About Hasbro</p>
<p>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing  children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive  entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand  portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion  pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro  strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of  well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP,  NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and  MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery  Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10,  2010. The online home of The Hub is <a href="http://www.hubworld.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hubworld.com</a>. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.</p>
<p>Come see how we inspire play through our brands at <a href="http://www.hasbro.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hasbro.com</a>. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</p>
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