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Botcon 2014: Hasbro Transformers Coverage

BotCon2014webcenterThis year’s Botcon, the annual official Transformers collectors convention,  takes place once again in Pasadena, California, in order to be close to Hollywood to celebrate the upcoming release of the newest Transformers film, Age of Extinction, as well as celebrate the Transformers brand’s 30th anniversary. 

The first day of the convention, Friday, June 20th, was an exclusive preview day for fans who got the Botcon multi-day packages, and Hasbro had a good look at their current and upcoming lines in their display, along with activities and games. The second day was open to the public and found the Hasbro product panel, while photos weren’t allowed of the slideshow, some of the new products were put into the cases. Also, Arcee and Rodimus were announced as the Hall of Fame winners. Continue reading Botcon 2014: Hasbro Transformers Coverage

2014 TF Hall of Fame Final Round Ends Tomorrow, 6/18

hasbro-brand-tfUPDATE: Remember, voting ends tomorrow, 6/18, so make sure you get your final vote in.

The preliminary votes are in, and fans’ five nominees for the Transformers Hall of Fame class of 2014 Fans’ Choice are

  • Arcee
  • Blackarachnia
  • Devastator
  • Optimus Primal
  • Rodimus

4 out of 5 of these made our round 1 results!

Vote for your favorite every day from now until Wednesday, June 18th at the Hasbro Transformers Facebook poll.

Hasbro will announce the winners at the Transformers Fan Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, June 20th.

Our Results for 2014 Transformers Hall of Fame Round One

hasbro-brand-tfThe results are in for our part of the official Hall of Fame voting, and we’ve sent this list off to Hasbro.  Here are the results:

1. Optimus Primal
2. Devastator
3. Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime
4. Barricade
5. Arcee (G1)

Now, Hasbro will take our site’s results, combine them with the other fan sites’ results, from that create a master top 5 and let us fans vote on it on the official Transformers Facebook page some time later this month.  We’ll keep you up to date on when that happens. Discuss the results in their forums thread!

Vote for your choice in the 2014 Transformers Hall of Fame

hasbro-brand-tfTFV has been invited by Hasbro for the 5th year in a row to participate in this year’s Transformers Hall of Fame. This year, the fans determine both Hall of Fame inductee characters. We’re polling our readers to find out which Transformers character should be included in the fifth TF Hall of Fame alongside Hasbro’s past choices. Click here to cast your vote!

As with last year, we’ll be submitting a top 5 list that we’d like to see included in Hasbro’s upcoming Transformers Hall of Fame, that list will be mixed with the other participating fan sites’ lists and final judging will be made from those selections.

Past winners include Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, BW Dinobot, Ironhide, Ratchet, Soundwave, Waspinator, Grimlock, Shockwave, Jazz, Wheeljack, BW Megatron, and Ultra Magnus, so your vote will determine who gets to be in some illustrious Transformers company!

SDCC13 – Hasbro Panel and After-Panel Images

sdcc-0457I slaved over a hot camera to bring you the following images. TFv and ActionFigs.com are pleased to bring you these images from the San Diego Comic Con International’s Hasbro Transformers Product panel, as well as the new toys added to the booth displays afterwards.

Also, the panel revealed the Fan’s Choice figure, Wingblade, a red and black female Autobot jet who sports a giant sword.

Note that the panel images are newest-to-oldest, so you might want to start at the far end of the gallery and move up instead.

Check out all the coverage at ActionFigs.com’s  Hasbro TF SDCC gallery right here.

SDCC13 – Official Hasbro Comic-Con Panel and Booth Giveaway Details

HASBRO COMIC-CON PANELS, AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS & SPECIAL EDITION GIVEAWAYS

PANELS
Every year Hasbro offers an exciting lineup of panels to give fans an inside look at its brands at Comic:Con. In 2013 Hasbro, will present the following panels:

• Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, Thursday, 7/18/13, 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., Room: 25ABC
Members of the Hasbro and Hasbro Studios team as well as special guests will give fans a peek behind the curtain of the popular animated series currently airing on the Hub TV Network Attendees will learn details about the upcoming epic conclusion of the award:winning series including the “Predacons Rising” DVD launching in October and a TV movie event airing on the Hub Network.  Room 25ABC

• Transformers 30th Anniversary, Thursday, 7/18/13, 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m., Room: 25ABC
One of pop:culture’s most prolific brands kicks off its 30th Anniversary celebration at Comic:Con International Join members of the Transformers brand and design team to celebrate the legacy of “Robots in Disguise” and get a “More Than Meets The Eye” first look at the Thrilling 30 line of special edition action figures and more. Transformers team members will also host some Q-A for your burning Transformers questions Room 25ABC

• Hasbro: Star Wars, Friday, 7/19/12, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Room: 7AB
Join members of the Hasbro brand and design team including Derryl DePriest (VP, Global Brand Marketing, Hasbro), Jeff Labovitz (Director, Global Brand Marketing, Hasbro) and more as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars and Angry Birds Star Wars line. Attendees will also get a sneak peek of upcoming, never before seen action figures. Derryl, Jeff and team will also host some Q-A for your burning Star Wars action figure questions Room 7AB Continue reading SDCC13 – Official Hasbro Comic-Con Panel and Booth Giveaway Details