NY Toyfair images and info
As usual, heaps of stuff at the annual American Toyfair, as this is when Hasbro reveals the next half year of products.
(any prices noted are in US$)
So far is the "Preview Event" which is the presentation to Media and Investors the day before the Toyfair opens, so tomorrow we should see photos of their actual exhibit, and all their new toys.
Toyfair Preview Event (includes images of the big slideshow of their presentation)
Animated images of Rescue Bots High Tide, Salvage and Blurr shown, so maybe the cartoon is finally getting new Bots introduced this year.Revenue increased in 2014.
Emerging markets grew in 2014.
Grew across all geographic regions.
Hoping to grow 25% by 2017, to be led by US, Russia, Brazil and China.
China is expected to become the 2nd largest country for the movie industry.
Discover Family (previously Hub) will still get programming. Hasbro will be providing the kids programming, but the new agreement with Discovery lets Hasbro also shop around their older kids programming to other networks (Cartoon Network)
Transformers 5 pre-production has officially started.
Jem And The Holograms releasing October 2015. Trailer shown to the audience.
Allspark Pictures logo released. Allspark pictures will be the home of smaller-scale projects - big-budget projects will continue the partnership with major studios.
My Little Pony is highlighted this year. The brand grew 47% last year.
MLP is Hasbro's new Billion Dollar Brand. It's clear that Transformers has lost the crown to MLP.
Transformers given names for their three target demographics - Recruit/Preschool (Rescue Bots - Ages 2 - 4), Engage/Core Boys (RID - Ages 5 -10) and Expand/Fan (Generations - Ages 10+)
Rescue Bots show continues to do well and Hasbro plans to continue to invest in the line.
Robots in Disguise is being called the new chapter for Transformers. More story, more humor - Hasbro says this one is all about the fun.
New initiative "Transformers360". This project is to make Transformers brand accessible at all times on multiple platforms ranging from Toys to Games.
Titan Davastator was shown.
The Fan Built Combiner will be revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2015.
Marcelo Matere has done the pencil art for the Combiner Wars Devastator boxset.
Australian region expected to grow by 2% from 2014 to 2018, to US$1.7 Billion. The global growth average is expected to be 3%.
Generations Press Release (only new official image so far is Devastator)
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEGENDS Assortment
(Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Figure converts in 7 or more steps. Select figures within the assortment can convert into a weapon or accessory for a TRANSFORMERS COMBINER figure (sold separately) and each includes a Collector Card. Figures in 2015 include HUFFER and DECEPTICON BLACKJACK.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DELUXE Assortment
(Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Figure converts in 9 or more steps.
16 figures will be available in 2015 including PROTECTOBOT STREETWISE, PROTECTOBOT BLADES, Protectobot First Aid, and Protectobot Rook. Each Deluxe figure includes a full-size, full-length issue of IDW Publishing’s TRANSFORMERS: COMBINER WARS comic book series or a collector card.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS VOYAGER Assortment
(Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Characters include PROTECTOBOT HOT SPOT, CYCLONUS and more.
Figure converts in 10 or more steps and includes a Collector Card.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEADER Assortment
(Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Characters include ULTRA MAGNUS, and features a firing projectile, massive weaponry and working vehicle features. Figure converts in 15 or more steps and includes a Collector Card.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR
(Retail Price: $149.99/Available: Fall 2015)
This mega-pack unites all six of the CONSTRUCTICONS in one place. Each figure is rendered in incredible detail and features impressive conversion from robot to construction vehicle and back. The six Voyager Scale figures combine to form the mighty CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR, the largest TRANSFORMERS COMBINER robot figure!
Robots in Disguise Press Release and official images.
Images:
Deployers with Mini-Cons (2-pack) - Fracture (Mini-Con not shown), Slipstream (Drift's Mini-Con)
Super 3-step Bumblebee
Mega 3-step Optimus Prime
Legion class Sideswipe
Titan Hero Sideswipe
Info:
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE 3-STEP CHANGERS Assortment
(Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Characters include: BUMBLEBEE and GRIMLOCK.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE WARRIORS CLASS Assortment
(Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Convert from robot to vehicle in 10 steps or less and come with a unique weapon accessory.
Characters include: GRIMLOCK, BUMBLEBEE, STEELJAW, and STRONGARM.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE TITAN HEROES Action Figure Assortment
(Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each non-converting figure features five points of articulation.
Characters include: OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, and STEELJAW.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE LEGION CLASS Assortment
(Retail Price: $5.99/Available: Spring 2015)
converts from robot to vehicle in 10 steps or less!
Characters include: BUMBLEBEE, OPTIMUS PRIME, STEELJAW, and STRONGARM.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE 1-STEP CHANGERS Assortment
(Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Characters include: BUMBLEBEE, UNDERBITE, SIDESWIPE, and STRONGARM.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE Tiny Titans
(Retail Price: $2.49/Available: Spring 2015)
characters: SIDESWIPE, STRONGARM, GRIMLOCK, OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and more.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE MINI-CON DEPLOYERS
(Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Each DEPLOYERS figure comes with one MINI-CON figure that it can deploy into battle! DEPLOYERS figures convert from robot to vehicle in less than 10 steps. Their MINI-CON teammates convert in just one.
AUTOBOT DRIFT figure works with all buzzsaw-shaped MINI-CON figures. DECEPTICON FRACTURE figure works with all torpedo-shaped MINI-CON figures.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE MEGA OPTIMUS PRIME
(Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2015)
This OPTIMUS PRIME figure stands over 11 inches tall and converts from truck to powerful robot in one smooth motion! The built-in connector ports let kids attach MINI-CON figures (each sold separately) and use them as weapons and armor for battle.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE SUPER BUMBLEBEE
(Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2015)
At over 19 inches tall, SUPER BUMBLEBEE changes from robot to vehicle in less than 3 steps and it plays the classic TRANSFORMERS conversion sound effect when going from one mode to another.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE MINI-CONS (SINGLE PACK)
(Retail Price: $4.99/Available: Fall 2015)
MINI-CON figures convert from robot to weapon mode in one simple step. Choose from buzzsaw-shaped AUTOBOT MINI-CONS or torpedo-shaped DECEPTICON MINI-CONS, then customize each figure with the included battle accessories. Team them with DEPLOYERS figures (each sold separately) and deploy each MINI-CON figure into battle. Characters include: SLIPSTREAM, DRAGONUS, DIVEBOMB, and SAWBACK.
Rescue Bots official images - Salvage, Blurr, High Tide.
TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS HIGH TIDE Playset
(Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The new recruit, HIGH TIDE, now acts as the new RESCUE BOTS command center for ocean rescues. Load the HIGH TIDE figure into the command center console, then pull up on the lever to help HIGH TIDE assume full command of his ship. When High Tide needs to dive below for a deep sea rescue, press down on the lever, and twist open the hull to reveal HIGH TIDE converted into his mini submarine form! Preschoolers will be amazed at this easy to do conversion. The High Tide playset also comes with a capture cage with trap door and a crane with multiple rescue tools.
Hero Mashers press release
(based on the details and attached images, most of these could just end up being re-release of the 2014 figures)
TRANSFORMERS HERO MASHERS Action Figures Assortment
(Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2015)
New for 2015, TRANSFORMERS HERO MASHERS features new characters and new looks based on the animated series TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE and new Beast shapes. Six figures will be available in this assortment in 2015.
TRANSFORMERS HERO MASHERS BATTLE UPGRADE Action Figures Assortment
(Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Five figures will be available in this assortment in 2015. (no names, so could just be the five from 2014)
TRANSFORMERS HERO MASHERS Electronic Action Figures Assortment
(Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Two figures will be available in this assortment in 2015. (no names, so could just be the two from 2014)
TRANSFORMERS HERO MASHERS BUMBLEBEE AND STRAFE MASH Pack
(Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2015)
(this was released in 2014)
Mr Potato Head Mashables official images.
Looks like a re-release of the single pack Optimus, Bumblebee and Grimlock, with two new figures - Rescue Bots Heatwave and Boulder.
Each comes with parts to form both modes.
Battle Tactics game press release.
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