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    Default Fan-Fest April 9th official images and info

    (putting all this into a new news topic, as there was just too much to squeeze into the other one)

    At about 1am this morning Australian East cost time, there was another one of the Hasbro America online product reveals.... this time featuring wave 3 Kingdom, Shattered Glass, Accessory Pack, and a licensed self-transforming Optimus Prime.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Titan Class WFC-K30 Autobot Ark

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Commander Class WFC-K29 Rodimus Prime

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Leader Class WFC-K28 Galvatron

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager Class WFC-K27 Rhinox

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K23 Predacon Scorponok
    (WFC-K24 is said to be re-release of Earthrise WFC-E6 Wheeljack)
    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K25 Wingfinger Fossilizer
    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K26 Autobot Tracks

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K21 Soundwave
    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K22 Dracodon

    Transformers: Generations Shattered Glass Deluxe Class Blurr

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K39 Tricranius Beast Power Fire Blasts Collection Pack

    Licensed Robosen Auto Converting Optimus Prime


    Fan Fest video screencaps and details...

    Rachel from Marketing and Mark from Design is hosting the panel.

    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Titan WFC-K30 Autobot Ark

    • ARK is up first.
    • Weathering on the front.
    • Spring-loaded mechanism in the boarding ramp.
    • Ark comes with Teletraan-1.
    • Teletraan-1 has storage in the back for two Golden Disks.
    • Removable navigation globe.
    • Packaging image shown. Mario of the graphics team designed the packaging.


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Commander WFC-K29 Rodimus Prime



    • Chest opens up for Matrix of Leadership.
    • All new parts.
    • Rifle comes with blast effects.
    • Also comes with Sword Of Primus.
    • Vehicle Mode connects to the trailer. Winnebago trailer has some compartments. Gun turret stores in one of the compartments, and can store blast effects as well.
    • (ramp has connector to connect to) Omega Supreme.
    • Back latch has pistons.
    • Compartment in the bottom.
    • Super posable with ankle rockers.
    • Package images shown as well.


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Leader WFC-K28 Galvatron



    • Removable plasma cannon. Can be placed in biceps or forearms.
    • Blasters can be combined. Can be attached to the back as well.
    • Lenny worked on the toy.
    • Gun turret mode.


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K23 Predacon Scorponok



    • Designed in collaboration with Takara Tomy.
    • Can swap the double-headed missiles and the Cyberbee


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K25 Wingfinger



    • Wingfinger is a Maximal ninja that transforms into a Pteranodon.
    • Fozzilizer has a “combiner mode”, with a secret mono-eye head piece hidden in the crown of Wingfinger’s fossil mode head.


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Deluxe WFC-K39 Tricranius Beast Power Fire Blasts Collection pack



    • Vivid red and orange lava redeco of Fossilizer Ractonite.
    • Features 19 blast effects.
    • Reversable package features vibrant character art, perfect for display


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K26 Autobot Tracks



    • Marks says that it’s a mini-masterpiece.
    • Guns at the top.
    • G1 inspired blaster.
    • Best part is the flying car mode.


    Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager WFC-K27 Rhinox



    • Horns are soft PVC plastic.
    • Can store the weapons in the back of the robot mode.
    • Articulated jaw.


    Core Class Dracodon

    • Green Maximal fossilizer, redeco of Vertebreak
    • “Radioactive bone fossilizer”
    • Gold nails on the feet.


    Core Class Soundwave



    • Tiny Laserbeak cassette is included. Manual release for the cassette.
    • Transforms into cassette player, boombox mode by flipping feet up for additional speakers.
    • Storage on the back for two weapons.


    Transformers Generations Shattered Glass Collection



    • Shattered Glass 5-toy collection
    • Based on IDW alternate universe.


    Transformers Generations Shattered Glass Collection Blurr



    • Blue lightning paint application. Based on 86 Studio Series Blurr.
    • Each toy will include an IDW comic. Story told based on the characters view point. Issue 1 is Blurr.
    • Can pre-order through Pulse.
    • Next few months – will release the next toys.


    Transformers Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Programmable Advanced Robot – Collector’s Edition



    • Unboxing of self Transforming G1 Optimus Prime.
    • Licensed to and produced by Robosen.
    • Even when the robot is doing nothing, it is “breathing”
    • 5000 parts including microchips and servos
    • 25 voice commands. (“Roll out”, “Move Forward”, “Say Hello”, etc.)
    • Features Peter Cullen’s voice.
    • Can be controlled with a mobile phone as well.
    • Can do hero pose.
    • Energon axe slice moves.
    • Gun firing moves.
    • Price $699
    • Comes with a travel case.

    Official product details and images (don't know what "ROW" is).

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K23 Predacon Scorponok
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 ROW/$22.99 US / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K23 Deluxe PREDACON SCORPONOK figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts into Beast Wars-inspired scorpion mode in 25 steps with intricate scorpion-inspired molded texture and comes with 2 accessories – a Mega Missile and Cyberbee drone accessory that can be inserted into the figure’s claw. SCORPONOK also features claw and tail articulation that allows for more realistic scorpion poses. The figure also comes with a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K25 Wingfinger Fossilizer
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 ROW/$22.99 US / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K25 Deluxe WINGFINGER FOSSILIZER figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts into Pterodactyl fossil mode in 14 steps and comes with a missile launcher weapon accessory that attaches to the figure in both modes and features wing and lower jaw articulation optimal for flying and roaring poses. Use this Deluxe MAXIMAL FOSSILIZZER figure to beastify other figures with epic bone weapons and armor (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Unleash the primal power of the beasts with the ancient and highly advanced F.O.S.S.I.L. (Fossilized Osteo-Skeletal Shield Integration Loadout) technology. Sentient FOSSILIZER bots, infused with primordial energy, break apart and weaponize their allies.
    The figure also comes with a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K26 Autobot Tracks
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 ROW/$22.99 US / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K26 Deluxe AUTOBOT TRACKS figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts into G1-inspired racecar mode in 21 steps and comes with a missile launcher and blaster weapon accessory that attach to the figure in both modes. The figure can also convert from sportscar mode to flying car mode in 8 steps. Use Deluxe FOSSILIZZER figures to beastify this AUTOBOT TRACKS figure with epic bone armor (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Unleash the primal power of the beasts with the ancient and highly advanced F.O.S.S.I.L. (Fossilized Osteo-Skeletal Shield Integration Loadout) technology. Sentient FOSSILIZER bots, infused with primordial energy, break apart and weaponize their allies.
    The figure also comes with a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager Class WFC-K27 Rhinox
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 ROW/$29.99 US / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K27 Voyager RHINOX figure stands at 7 inches tall, converts into Beast Wars-inspired rhino mode in 35 steps with intricate molded rhino skin texture and comes with 2 accessories – twin Gatling Blasters of Doom accessories that can be stored on the figure’s back in robot mode. RHINOX also features an articulated lower jaw so fans can imagine the brilliant MAXIMAL scientist saying something really smart. The figure also comes with a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Leader Class WFC-K28 Galvatron
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $44.99 ROW/$49.99 US / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K28 Leader GALVATRON figure stands at 7.5 inches tall, converts into classic G1-inspired Galactic cannon mode in 33 steps and comes with 4 accessories – a Particle Beam cannon, 2 side cannon accessories that attach in both modes, and a Matrix of Leadership accessory that can hang around the GALVATRON figure’s neck as it did in the 1986 film, The Transformers: The Movie. The figure also comes with a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Titan Class WFC-K30 Autobot Ark
    (Ages 15 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $149.99 / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K30 Titan AUTOBOT ARK figure stands at 19 inches tall and can convert between Ark Ship and robot mode in 26 steps. The ship mode features landing gear and a ramp that comes down, and can fit the included OPTIMUS PRIME and other micro figures inside (each sold separately, subject to availability). The figure’s chest piece can be removed and converts into the AUTOBOT computer, TELETRAAN-1, with detailed heads-up displays. TELETRAAN-1 mode then converts to a Deluxe AUTOBOT Mainframe robot mode in 21 steps.
    The figure also comes with 2 Beast Wars-inspired Golden Disk accessories – VOYAGER and VOK. Both disks fit in the WFC-K18 DINOBOT figure’s hands (sold separately, subject to availability). Includes 6 blast effects and a G1-inspired Sky Spy accessory that sits on top of TELETRAAN-1 mode. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character.
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Commander Class WFC-K29 Rodimus Prime
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $79.99 / Available: July 1, 2021
    The WFC-K29 Commander RODIMUS PRIME figure stands at 7.5 inches tall, converts into G1-inspired racecar mode in 34 steps, then to truck mode in 8 steps. The truck trailer can store weapons, transport Deluxe Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) and can convert into a mobile defense bay with twin missile launchers! RODIMUS PRIME includes a classic G1-inspired Photon Eliminator Blaster, Matrix of Leadership with a light burst effect attachment to simulate a glowing aura, 2 smoke effects that attach to trailer pipes and Sword of Primus inspired by the one featured in comic books.
    The figure depicts the brash and headstrong AUTOBOT, HOT ROD, after he claims the Matrix of Leadership and becomes RODIMUS PRIME. The figure also comes with a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K39 Tricranius Beast Power Fire Blasts Collection Pack
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: August 1, 2021
    The WFC-K39 Deluxe TRICRANIUS BEAST POWER FIRE BLASTS COLLECTION PACK includes a TRICRANIUS FOSSILIZER figure standing at 5.5 inches tall with vivid red and orange lava deco, can convert to Triceratops fossil mode in 16 steps, and breaks apart into epic bone armor and weapons to armor-up other figures (each sold separately, subject to availability). The figure’s lower jaw articulation is optimal for roaring poses, plus the tail and triceratops skull becomes a sword and shoulder shield accessory that the figure can hold in robot mode.
    The pack features 19 blast effects so fans can boost the firepower of their War for Cybertron collection! Attach the effect accessories to the ends of blaster accessories to simulate weapon blasts (each sold separately, subject to availability). The reversable package also features vibrant character art, perfect for display!
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations Shattered Glass Deluxe Class Blurr
    (Ages 8 and Up / Available: July 1, 2021)
    The Shattered Glass Collection Deluxe BLURR figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts from robot to Cybertronian hovercraft mode in 18 steps and comes with a spark welder hand attachment and blaster accessory. This BLURR figure’s deco is inspired by the Shattered Glass universe, complete with his signature eye patch and a purple AUTOBOT logo. The AUTOBOT BLURR is a sadistic data interceptor with the ability to steal kinetic energy, sapping anything that moves of their speed to increase his own!
    The figures also comes with a brand-new comic book, IDW Shattered Glass Issue #1. Shattered Glass isn’t your average TRANSFORMERS tale… “Shards” is the story of the ongoing battle between the power-hungry AUTOBOT autocrats and the freedom-fighting DECEPTICON laborers. And in issue #1, many kilocycles after the Cybertronian War has destroyed Earth, BLURR, an evil AUTOBOT Seeker, hunts down STARSCREAM, a DECEPTICON explorer who holds a piece of information that could reignite the war. Fans can join author Danny Lore (James Bond, King in Black: Captain America, Champions) and artist Guido Guidi (Optimus Prime: First Strike) in exploring this fractured alternate universe just before it shatters.
    Discover a universe that shatters everything you know about the Transformers robots…an upside-down world where the bad guys are good, and the good guys are bad. Welcome to Shattered Glass, an alternate universe where the heroic DECEPTICONS battle the evil AUTOBOTS. Fans can explore this topsy-turvy reality with the TRANSFORMERS Shattered Glass Collection, featuring classic characters with a twist! Look for other Shattered Glass figures to build the ultimate alternate universe collection (each sold separately, subject to availability).

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K21 Soundwave(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: Fall 2021
    The WFC-K21 Core SOUNDWAVE figure stands at 3.5 inches tall, converts into G1-inspired cassette player mode in 8 steps, and comes with missile blaster and shoulder cannon weapon accessories, and a non-converting LASERBEAK mini cassette figure that can fit inside the SOUNDWAVE figure in cassette player mode. The 3.5 inch mini-figure allows fans to collect a mini version of the iconic character to pose out with other SOUNDWAVE toys at larger scales (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K22 Dracodon
    (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: Fall 2021
    The WFC-K22 Core DRACODON figure stands at 3.5 inches tall and converts between DRACOREX raptor fossil mode and robot fossil mode in 14 steps. Fans can pull off the tail in DRACOREX mode and use in robot mode as a cool bone weapon! This Core Class Maximal fossil toy also features the skeletal form of a DRACOREX and stands at the new Core Class scale, allowing fans to collect a mini dinosaur toy.
    Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations.

    Current complete Kingdom listing by number
    There looks to be a fourth wave of Deluxe and Voyager toys that would fit into the gap of missing numbers (or come after K39), but most of the unknown numbers will be exclusives that are not part of the regular retail line.

    - WFC-K1 - COR - Optimus Prime (Auto - truck - new)
    - WFC-K2 - COR - Rattrap (Max - rat - new)
    - WFC-K3 - COR - Vertebreak (Pred - dino skeleton - new)
    - WFC-K4 - DLX - Cheetor (Max - cheetah - new)
    - WFC-K5 - DLX - Blackarachnia (Pred - spider - new)
    - WFC-K6 - DLX - Warpath (Auto - tank - new)
    - WFC-K7 - DLX - Paleotrex (Pred - dino skeleton - new)
    - WFC-K8 - VOY - Optimus Primal (Max - gorilla - new)
    - WFC-K9 - VOY - Cyclonus (Decep - Cybertronian jet - new)
    - WFC-K10 - LDR - Megatron (Decep - T-rex - new)
    - WFC-K11 - LDR - Optimus Prime (Auto - truck w/ trailer - re-release E11 toy)
    - WFC-K12 - COR - Starscream (Decep - jet - new)
    - WFC-K13 - COR - Megatron (Decep - tank - new)
    - WFC-K14 - DLX - Airazor (Max - falcon - new)
    - WFC-K15 - DLX - Ractonite (Pred - dino skeleton - new)
    - WFC-K16 - DLX - Huffer (Auto - truck - new)
    - WFC-K17 - DLX - Arcee (Auto - Cybertronian car - re-release E17 toy)
    - WFC-K18 - VOY - Dinobot (Pred - Velociraptor - new)
    - WFC-K19 - VOY - Inferno (Auto - firetruck - remould Grapple)
    - WFC-K20 - LDR - Ultra Magnus (Auto - truck w/ trailer - remould Siege Ultra Magnus)
    - WFC-K21 - COR - Soundwave (Decep)
    - WFC-K22 - COR - Dracodon (Max)
    - WFC-K23 - DLX - Predacon Scorponok (Pred)
    - WFC-K24 - DLX - Wheeljack (re-release WFC-E6 toy)
    - WFC-K25 - DLX - Wingfinger (Max)
    - WFC-K26 - DLX - Autobot Tracks (Auto)
    - WFC-K27 - VOY - Rhinox (Max)
    - WFC-K28 - LDR - Galvatron (Decep)
    - WFC-K29 - CMDR - Rodimus Prime (Auto)
    - WFC-K30 - TITAN - Autobot Ark (Auto) w/ Teletraan-1
    - WFC-K31 -
    - WFC-K32 -
    - WFC-K33 -
    - WFC-K34 -
    - WFC-K35 -
    - WFC-K36 -
    - WFC-K37 -
    - WFC-K38 -
    - WFC-K39 - Tricranius Beast Power Fire Blasts Collection Pack (exclusive)

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    Official images (with more here)...

    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Titan Class WFC-K30 Autobot Ark






    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Commander Class WFC-K29 Rodimus Prime






    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Leader Class WFC-K28 Galvatron



    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager Class WFC-K27 Rhinox



    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K23 Predacon Scorponok



    (WFC-K24 is said to be re-release of Earthrise WFC-E6 Wheeljack)
    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K25 Wingfinger Fossilizer




    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K26 Autobot Tracks




    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K21 Soundwave



    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K22 Dracodon



    Transformers: Generations Shattered Glass Deluxe Class Blurr



    Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class WFC-K39 Tricranius Beast Power Fire Blasts Collection Pack




    Licensed Robosen Auto Converting Optimus Prime





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    Oooh, and there's Tracks at last. Kinda gappy at the back, but still nice. It will be mine! One step closer to the end...

    Flight mode's really awkward though; good thing I never really cared about that version


    SG is very definitely not for me, but that face on Blurr is effing awesome! A real face on a Transformer!


    Those blast effects (and I like blast effects) seem to be me what the word underwhelming was coined for. The colours are ... poor.

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    I love the blast effects so I am HERE for that set - but unclear if it will come to AU?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dimi194 View Post
    I love the blast effects so I am HERE for that set - but unclear if it will come to AU?
    We should be getting Tricranius here... around August, in speciality outlets, which might be like EB and/or Amazon.
    If EB are getting it, they should be listing it for pre-order shortly, now that it has been officially revealed.

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    Cool!!

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    Allspark has an interview with the Hasbro Brand Team where some really great questions were not only asked but also answered. It would seem that the Armada Optimus Prime is still on the cards but got bumped to the next line, and that Hasbro is quite happy with the overlap between Red (which is not dead) and Super7. I?m glad there?s room for both in the market, and they also set further Beast Wars characters should not be ruled out even though they weren?t slotted into Kingdom. I?m still hooping for B?Boom the Mandrill.
    On the lookout for MISB Headmaster Highbrow, Takara or Hasbro. I'm sure I could make you a sweet deal!

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    Quote Originally Posted by reillyd View Post
    Allspark has an interview with the Hasbro Brand Team where some really great questions were not only asked but also answered. It would seem that the Armada Optimus Prime is still on the cards but got bumped to the next line, and that Hasbro is quite happy with the overlap between Red (which is not dead) and Super7. I?m glad there?s room for both in the market, and they also set further Beast Wars characters should not be ruled out even though they weren?t slotted into Kingdom. I?m still hooping for B?Boom the Mandrill.
    Once again, American fans or fansites were the only ones invited to this post fanfest roundtable, despite it being an international brand, company, and marketing.
    Despite the timezone differences, it would be nice to see some other fan communities from other countries be included, especially with these online events that they can actually attend (unlike NY Toyfair or SDCC).

    I'm surprised that Seibertron was not involved... surely they would have been invited, as they attend the in-person events.
    Allspark claims that there were going to be several groups with Q&As, but I don't see anything on Seibertron... and someone on TFW is quoting something from TFwiki, but I can't find where they got the info (unless it is on their discord page, which I don't have access to).

    I had only seen the write-up on TFW, which was very brief, so it might be nice to have the Allspark write-up with a lot more detail....

    The first question of the round table was asked by Colin Douglas (TFCon) – What determines if a figure is going to receive a second production run, and more specifically he asked about the Amazon Exclusive conehead. Colin said, “A lot of people are asking what’s happening with this. Want to know if a second production run on this. A lot of orders haven’t been [fulfilled] and no one in Canada has gotten theirs yet.”

    As a note, I don’t know if the question was fully resonating with the Hasbro team. Ran Sun (Hasbro Marketing) said that they want characters to be in market and to be sure everyone gets one. She also mentioned if a character gets re-released whether they bring it back in the exact same form or a different format. But when doing this there is always a lead time in releasing new characters.
    Leonar Panzica (Design) mentioned that they weren’t aware with people having a problem getting that character, but generally they keep an eye out for demand and take care of it.

    Colin followed up to reiterate that it’s more about the outstanding orders than anything but there was no confirmation of any sort of second runs on these figures.
    Next up, in regards to the popularity of Beast Wars with Kingdom, a question submitted by our users wanted to ask if there were plans to continue this down the line as the seasons progressed with things like Transmetals and Fuzors. Leonard expressed the fact that he was a huge Beast Wars fan and grew up with Beast Wars. They do want to tap into that fandom. The characters they produce will be dependent on the stories they are producing for that particular year. Those types of characters are definitely under consideration. My follow up to that was asking about other series like Beast Machines, Robots in Disguise 2000 – The answer to that was essentially the same, which is to be expected, that it will rely heavily on whatever storyline they are following for that particular year.

    Khalil Quotap (Kastor’s Korner) followed up with the question of scale in regards to how the Transformers scale with one another. Specifically he wanted to know if the next segment will continue with the philosophy of scale as they have with the WFC trilogy. Leonard confirms that the intention is to remain keeping the characters in scale and not doing so would be detrimental to the line.

    Alex (TFW2005) has asked about the possibility of getting the entire G1 cast produced and in scale, noting there are about 19 characters to fill that role out. But the big question is will Hasbro create the remaining characters in scale? Leonard says they intend to get there eventually.
    In fact, he says what they are going for now are what he terms as “Micro Collections” in regards to how the various toys will appear on people’s shelves. This is so various groups of toys can appear on shelves to create the setting. Whether we get all of them? It’s a long game. But it’s clear that’s what they want to do with the line.
    I then asked why certain characters are marketed in different segments, as in why does Arcee and Cyclonus appear in Kingdom instead of Studio Series 86 since those are clearly characters from that movie.

    Ran Sun gave a good clarification on that as being the fact that when the 86 line was thought of they werne’t sure that would be the best use of the Studio Series line which was originally for the live action Michael Bay movie era toys.
    They started to do some test characters from the 86 movie and the response was very positive. So with that being said, and without any specific information about what the future holds, they are moving ahead with even more characters who appeared in the 86 movie in addition to including them in the WFC mainline (Generations).
    Moving on, Jack (TFormers) asks for confirmation on rumors whether The Ark will be the last Titan figure. Leonard chuckles and says, “Last Titan?” and Ran asks whether we’d want to see more Titan class figures. Everyone pretty much agreed that we do. The answer? There will absolutely be more Titan class figures that can’t be confirmed or denied.

    Alex moves on to ask if the Ark was inspired by the Last Autobot from the Marvel G1 comics. Leonard says it was inspired from a mix of sources from a touch of Last Autobot but also from UK comics and other G1 sources.
    In regards to packaging I asked if there will be any more releases or a continuation of the retro G1 stuff whether it be in the G1 re-releases or modern toys in G1 packaging like the Headmasters or even possible future Combiner gift packs. The general response here is they got a really good response in terms of sales from those series and there is a lot of potential there. It’s just always going to be a matter if the sales on something were good. If they were, they’ll move forward, if not, they won’t.

    Jack asked a great question about how they determined what will be a store exclusive – and why? Ran says it depends on what they’re doing on the mainline products that year. There are certain programs they want to establish with the different stores, citing Buzzworthy Bumblebee as something that they did with Target.
    They want to have a variety lines in different stores to meet differnt demands for things in the lines for kids, adults, etc. And it will play a role on what they’re doing overall for the year. Ultimately is will depend on the conversations and the asks of what stores want to carry based on the consumer demographics.
    Leonard continues with how the micro collections will work for different stores, so the more compact stories like Shattered Glass and others will be focused differently for different customer demographics.

    Colin asks about things like Netflix Soundwave, which carries the 80s alt mode, if they were challenging to get stores like Walmart to want to do that. Ran says Walmart was really happy with the Netflix deal and were fully on board. Leonard says as long as they believe it will draw people to the store and it works with the story line they will do it.
    Khalil asked about the RED line with Walmart and whether that line will both continue with Walmart and continue to be exclusive to them. Ran said whether or not the Transformers would convert or not was an experiment as something fans would embrace. She says there was a positive reaction to it and there are plans to continue but that’s all they can say right now.

    Khalil also asked a follow up as to whether things with RED line would conflict with some of the stuff Super 7 was offering. Leonard said flat out they’re different characters due to different scales and different articulation and there wasn’t a concern about this.
    Leonard went on to talk about how he worked on the RED line to make it as unique and articulated as possible. He cited one of the challenges in that line is that unlike GI Joe or Marvel Legends where multiple figures across the line would share the bucks (the body design and molded parts), every RED robot was different and each one was essentially engineered separately.

    The next question I asked was whether or not when the characters from a team, should we expect the team to be complete? Leonard re-affirmed that if they’ve got one character from a team, you can expect to see the full team.

    Alex followed up asking that even though we aren’t getting the full team line up for Beast Wars in Kingdom, will we see the remaining characters show up in future lines. Leonard says that the whole premise of Kingdom when John Warden started it was to break into getting the Beast Wars characters into the Generations line to give fans something outside of the traditional application of having something different than just G1 characters over and over. Now that the “chains are off” in breaking into different lines with different characters, we can expect to see more of that as the stories progress within the lines.

    I asked about the Armada Optimus Prime that has kind of been MIA. Is it gone? Is it still on the table? While they couldn’t give us any confirmation or denial on that figure, Ran says “There is more to come.” So I guess we can take that as we will as to when we’ll ever see that figure released.

    Jack asked a great question as to whether or not we’ll ever be seeing a full on reboot line with new characters whether they be toys or a series on Netflix. Ran says they can’t confirm or deny whether that will be a thing.

    Lastly, Alex asked if in the Shattered Glass line will we be restricted to just current product molds or molds from any point in the past. Leonard was very quick to say anything is game provided the availability of the tooling is going to work, as some of the old toolings are either gone or they’re just worn out. But they plan to use whatever they can for the Shattered Glass characters because some of the character bodies are perfect. So it’s just a matter of what will fit best with the characters outside of the business reasons related to the tools.

    So that’s how it went from my perspective. I imagine since there were 3 or 4 more interviews with other groups after ours you could see other questions, but this is what we have for now.

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    The first question of the round table was asked by Colin Douglas (TFCon) – What determines if a figure is going to receive a second production run, and more specifically he asked about the Amazon Exclusive conehead. Colin said, “A lot of people are asking what’s happening with this. Want to know if a second production run on this. A lot of orders haven’t been [fulfilled] and no one in Canada has gotten theirs yet.”

    As a note, I don’t know if the question was fully resonating with the Hasbro team. Ran Sun (Hasbro Marketing) said that they want characters to be in market and to be sure everyone gets one. She also mentioned if a character gets re-released whether they bring it back in the exact same form or a different format. But when doing this there is always a lead time in releasing new characters.
    Leonar Panzica (Design) mentioned that they weren’t aware with people having a problem getting that character, but generally they keep an eye out for demand and take care of it.

    Colin followed up to reiterate that it’s more about the outstanding orders than anything but there was no confirmation of any sort of second runs on these figures.
    People tell me that Hasbro is aware of how things look from our perspective, and then they say things like this.

    Khalil Quotap (Kastor’s Korner) followed up with the question of scale in regards to how the Transformers scale with one another. Specifically he wanted to know if the next segment will continue with the philosophy of scale as they have with the WFC trilogy. Leonard confirms that the intention is to remain keeping the characters in scale and not doing so would be detrimental to the line.
    Good. A mish-mash of sizes of toys is no good for anyone, and always bugged the hell out of me as a kid.

    Alex (TFW2005) has asked about the possibility of getting the entire G1 cast produced and in scale, noting there are about 19 characters to fill that role out. But the big question is will Hasbro create the remaining characters in scale? Leonard says they intend to get there eventually.
    Yay But how on earth did someone land on this figure of about 19 characters left?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JJJ View Post



    Yay But how on earth did someone land on this figure of about 19 characters left?
    They mentioned it in the TFW page Griffin linked. It's something about on-screen pre-movie characters.

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