SG Cybertron Convention coverage

[Golden Phoenix]

Definitely keen on Swerve, Springer and Hotspot!

Agreed.



I wish we had more Decepticons though. This is just going to make the Autobot shelf double the size of the Decepticon shelf.....

[griffin]

Added more links to the first post, covering the news postings from the last day here.

Including a written account of the Presentation we've seen photos from.

Some of the details that are new:

Today’s panel consisted of:

• Hasbro Transformers Global Brand Director, Jerry Jiovin
• Hasbro Transformers Global Brand Design & Development Vice President, Aaron Archer
• Takara Tomy Transformers Design Legend Hideaki Yoke
• Takara Tomy Transformers Executive Kei Ikezawa (missed his actual title)

Universal Studios Transformers: The Ride (toys)
3. Slide for Universal exclusive Evac, both Legion and Deluxe class figures
4. Slide for Universal release of DOTM deluxe Bumblebee and Optimus Prime (with Mech Tech)
5. Slide for Universal release of DOTM voyager Optimus Prime and Megatron
6. All Universal figures will be in special packaging and only available in the park stores in May.

Transformers Universe MMO/3rd Person Game
1. Launching the game online in late 2012/early 2013
2. Jagex Studios primary developer for game, Net Dragon developing game for China market
3. Expecting online and viral marketing campaign coming soon
4. Game features 4 playable characters in 6 different worlds/environments
5. Showed the trailer for the game
6. Slides featuring Defensor and Megatron shown along with some game screen shots

Transformers Rescue Bots
4. Plans in place to launch Rescue Bots in Asian markets soon

Transformers Kre-O Building Sets
1. Announced upcoming releases: 29 new Kreons figures and 16 new Transformer robot sets

Transformers Prime
2. Showed extended trailer – believe it was for season 2
5. Multiple slides highlighting the current Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise figures, one featuring the upcoming Knockout and Hot Shot figures (deluxe wave 3).
6. Introduced the Weaponizers – Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, initial release Fall 2012.
7. Prime remote control toys: Bumblebee and Knockout. Coming fall 2012.

Bot Shots
1. Describes them as “snack-sized samurais” with singular purpose to brawl.
2. Global launch of figures and online game: March 1. Player vs. player game launching May 1. Games not yet available in all markets.
5. Put emphasis on the chase variants of Bot Shots-clear versions

Transformers Generations
1. Transformers Fall of Cybertron game will be the big focus for the upcoming Generations figures
4. Interestingly, during the Q&A session, one fan asked if they’d be releasing a more game accurate colored version of Bruticus. Jerry said that they’re actually still working on the final colors for the initial release-are aware of fan comments online.

CYBERTRON CON REVEALS AND Q&A SESSION

End of Main Part of Presentation, on to Cybertron Con 2012 exclusive reveals.
• First up, Prime Robots in Disguise wave 5 figures Sargent Kup and Rumble.
• Next, Asia-only repaints for additional G1 characters.
• Big surprise: previewed 2013 Generations release of Fall of Cybertron Starscream.


1. Q: Are you planning on releasing any additional Leader class figures for the DOTM movie line?

A: No, but we missed an opportunity to produce a Leader Shockwave. Underestimate(d) the importance of the figure in the movie.

2. Q: Third party toy makers are producing some amazing toys. Any plans to collaborate with one to produce what could be the most incredible Transformer ever?

A: No. We do not condone what they do and would never work with them.

3. Q: Any plans for a release of a Generations Fall of Cybertron Grimlock?

A: Stay tuned…

4. Q: What other Generations figures are in the pipeline right now?

A: Right now, big focus is Fall of Cybertron figures-nothing else at this time but more to come afterward.

5. Q: Any plans for Dino from Dark of the Moon.

A: No, Ferrari would(n't) allow the license for it.
(shows that Hasbro didn't have final say on TF3, as they wouldn't have approved a movie model that they couldn't get permission to produce merchandise/toys for)

6. Q: Any plans for a Beast Wars or Victory revival (actually two questions)?

A: They’re working on a lot of new ideas that will extend show into new areas while bringing back original concepts from the past.

7. Q: What’s the working title for Transformers 4?

A: Just calling it Next Transformers movie for now.

9. Q: Any plans to produce the other Dreads from Dark of the Moon?

A: No, (the) movie line is mostly over for now.

Some interesting reading there.

[valkyrie_76]

*phew* Dont have to post up those pics then

With the convention itself, there has been lots of complaints regrading the content, size of the selling areas, overpricing items, stuff ups regarding the VIP tickets and their treatment and other gripes but to be honest it wasnt that bad. I did get frustrated at the organisation regarding the VIP/General ticket lines at the start but after that it was alright. And there was plenty of people going through there all day.

[Doubledealer]

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transf...on-2012-a.html

loads of cool sort of new asia exclusive stuff!

Those Asia exclusives are horribad. What's next? Classics Grimlock as Trypticon?

[Paulbot]

Those Asia exclusives are horribad. What's next? Classics Grimlock as Trypticon?

BotCon already did that well enough in 2008

[SharkyMcShark]

Sad about no Dino toy. Even sadder they then didnt do an 'almost Ferrari' - I'm assuming Hasbro wanted to keep Ferrari onside for whatever reason.

I like the sound of most of those exclusives, especially the scout class ones. I'm assuming that Blaster from movie DLC Soundwave is going to be in there somewhere too (alternate head shown in instructions)

[valkyrie_76]

mp12 is lambor and potentual 30th anniversary fort max

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

mp12 is lambor and potentual 30th anniversary fort max

Sideswipe doesn't really excite me. RK are saying it is available in fall topside. Saw a pic of TFP operation breakdown. That's exciting

[swoop]

I literally gasped when I read that, my girlfriend burst out laughing at me. I'm slightly ashamed but it doesn't matter because mp sideswipe is awesome and you know red alert and probably sunstreaker won't be far behind.

Fort max is cool and I hope it does get released, maybe it'll bring the originals price down

[valkyrie_76]

And nothing confirmed but TT is looking into it is MP Soundwave and Shockwave.