Hasbro Pulsecon online SEPT 25 & 26

[griffin]

What appears to be HasCon 2.0, is a virtual convention, which Hasbro appears to have put together after seeing how other events have managed to transition to online (like SDCC).
It will have "reveals and entertainment" of several Brands through the Hasbro Pulse youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/hasbropulse), and notes that a number of exclusives will be released for purchase that weekend on the Pulse website, but for North Americans only (including the Transformers Generations Quintesson Pack).

Details copied from the copy here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/31/hasbro-pulsecon-2-day-livestream-september-25-26-2020-exclusives-go-live-418491).


PAWTUCKET, RI – August 31st, 2020 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced the first-ever Hasbro PulseCon, a 2-day virtual event that gives fans unprecedented access to their favorite Hasbro brands, music & entertainment. Taking place on September 25-26, 2020 exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/hasbropulse) and hosted by SYFY Wire on-air correspondent, writer, and producer, Jackie Jennings, Hasbro PulseCon promises fans in the US and Canada a front row seat to panels, talent appearances, brand reveals, product giveaways and more; connecting consumers to their favorite brands in an immersive, one-of-a-kind setting that, along with the eOne portfolio, will bring fans the best in entertainment, music, and toys. Announcements for new innovations and product reveals will take place for brands including Dungeons & Dragons, G.I. Joe, Magic: The Gathering, Power Rangers, Transformers as well as premiere partner brands Marvel, Star Wars™, Ghostbusters, and more.

PulseCon delivers the experience and connection of conventions for free and right from the comforts of fans’ homes. Highlights from the virtual event will consist of live unboxings, over 50 new product reveals and pre-orders, coveted Hasbro PulseCon exclusive merchandise, livestream panels featuring celebrities and audience Q&A, and surprise experiences. “To be a part of this new virtual experience that celebrates fan culture and incorporates so many different iconic entertainment properties is truly a thrilling opportunity and I can’t wait for fans to check it out,” says Jackie Jennings, Hasbro PulseCon host.
“We are constantly impressed by our fan community and their unwavering passion for Hasbro brands. The Hasbro Pulse community was built with them in mind, and we’re excited to take fan-first engagement with our Pulse platform even deeper,” says Eric Nyman, Chief Consumer Officer, Hasbro. “We’re looking forward to celebrating the fans, providing community connection at a time where everyone needs it most, and ultimately delivering a peek behind the curtain on their favorite brands in a way only Hasbro can.”
Fans will also be able to get their hands on Hasbro PulseCon exclusive items, available only at Hasbro PulseCon in the US & Canada, including:


Ghostbusters Plasma Series Tully’s Terrible Night (Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: September 2020)
G.I. Joe Classified Series Snake Supreme Cobra Commander Action Figure (Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: September 2020)
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Lord Drakkon Evo III Figure (Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: September 2020)
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy: Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-Pack (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $69.99 / Available: September 2020)
Marvel Legends Series 6-Inch Hellfire Club Collection (Ages 4 years and up / Approx. Retail Price: $79.99 / Available: September 2020)
Marvel Legends Series 6-Inch X-Men Marvel’s Logan & Charles Xavier Figure 2-Pack (Ages 14 years and up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: September 2020)
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Star Wars: The Clone Wars 501st Legion ARC Troopers Figure 3-Pack (Ages 4 years and up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: September 2020)
Star Wars: The Black Series Heroes of Endor Figure Set (Ages 4 years and up / Approx. Retail Price: $109.99 / Available: September 2020)
Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch-Scale Hoth Wampa Figure (Ages 4 years and up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: September 2020)

Additional details and scheduling will be announced soon. To stay up to date, fans can follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and visit HasbroPulseCon.com for more details.



It almost feels like they have just thrown this together, based on how they were able to work out their weekly product reveals and how SDCC were able to do a weekend online event... so it might be worth watching (if we aren't geo-blocked), but it is almost like they are only doing this as a "convention" because it is easier and cheaper than a proper convention (which there was no indication of a HasCon event happening this year before Covid hit).

[Bumblebee2000]

Is that supposed to read as geographically limited virtual panels too? (For authenticity ofc)

[SMHFConvoy]

Is that supposed to read as geographically limited virtual panels too? (For authenticity ofc)

Yep, only available in US and Canada.

[griffin]

Pulse Con is on Next weekend and the details of who and what will be on over the two days is on their website (https://hasbropulse.com/pages/hasbro-pulsecon-2020).

Tuesday 22nd (US time) will have a preview on youtube of the weekend's events.
Then exclusives are available for sale (to Nth Americans only) from Wednesday 23rd for Pulse members, and from Thursday 24th for non-members.
Panels begin on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th.

The two Transformers panels will be on Saturday (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/18/hasbro-pulsecon-transformers-panel-schedule-guests-list-419744) (US time)...


THE VOICES THAT INSPIRED GENERATIONS OF TRANSFORMERS FANS!
Panelists: Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Ben from Hasbro Transformers Brand Team
The powerful voices behind many of the most iconic characters – the heroic Autobot Optimus Prime and the villainous Decepticons Megatron & Soundwave – come together as friends and share stories around the legacy they have helped create. With more than 30 years of Transformers voice acting history and decades of friendship, this talented duo will fill the air with untold stories and glimpses behind the microphone of some of the most memorable recording sessions.


TRANSFORMERS WAR FOR CYBERTRON KINGDOM TOY REVEAL!
Panelists: Hasbro Transformers Brand Team
Join the Hasbro Transformers team as they officially reveal toys from the third and final chapter of the War for Cybertron trilogy, KINGDOM, including the entire first wave of the product line. You won’t want to miss it; it’s going to be a beast! Special guest, John, will share the inspiration behind the collection and give his final farewell to the Transformers brand! The celebration will continue with the 2020 Transformers Hall of Fame and a well-deserved induction of the newest human honoree… ME excited! Be prepared for huge surprises, a 10-year anniversary celebration, and exclusive reveals seen first here! We can’t wait to share it all with you.



There are also actor guests and music guests, but not sure how they are being included, as they aren't listed as part of the panels.
For Transformers they have John Cena from the Bumblebee Movie.

[DELTAprime]

For those of you wanting the Pit of Judgement, RK has it up for preorder.

Unfortunatlty they ask you to not select the cheap shipping option.

https://www.robotkingdom.com/e88520000.html

[Paulbot]

For those that didn’t stay up last week, the live-streams are up on YouTube now (from 1:05)

https://youtu.be/Nk9MvMw5yWs