Think now ppl! The better questions the better!

Hasbro: Because of the technology and expertise involved in making Transformers toys, we would be worried about the quality that any other company would be able to achieve in making a Transformers figure. Your idea is technically what the Transformers Collector Club is for, and the recent release of the Seacons is an example of how we find alternate ways to get out products that the fans enjoy.[/indent]

lulz

sounds to me like they are worried someone else would do it better than they would.

Hasbro: the rest of the seekers will be Botcon exclusives

 

Fan Bois: WEAR MAH SEEKURZ????!!!!!

 

Hasbro: ...

 

Fan Bois: SRSLY, WEAR MAH SEEKURZZZZZ!!?!??!?!????!!!!

 

Hasbro: Alright, fine. We'll try and get them out to you. Just not right now (what with the Animated and Universe and upcoming movie lines going strong.

 

Fan Bois: WANT SEEKURZ NOW!!!! SOON WONT CAIR!!!!!

In short, we could release versions similar to TakaraTomy's (TT) versions. In fact, we worked with TT to ensure that their versions were different enough from the BotCon versions to ensure their exclusivity. But we recognize that there have been some fan favorites that are hard to find since they have only appeared in BotCon sets so far. We work closely with FP to ensure they get good exclusivity but we also don't want to miss good opportunities nationally. So there may be a chance that Hasbro releases different versions of those characters (including Thundercracker as well), but it won't be in 2009.

Dear Fanboys,

 

Seeker Angst is officially outdated, and it quit being tasty a while ago. I don't want to hear anymore about it. You're clearly getting your Thrust and Dirge from Hasbro in a couple of years. Let's all move on with our lives.

 

Thanks,

Hobbes

A-Fucking-men!

 

Totally thirded. Now we can finally move on with our lives. (At least I can).

 

Hobbes-timus Prime: Would releasing the Henkei! Thrust and Dirge retooled molds in the United States violate your agreement with Fun Publications regarding not providing a main release for their Thrust/Dirge retool/remold figures?

In short, we could release versions similar to TakaraTomy's (TT) versions. In fact, we worked with TT to ensure that their versions were different enough from the BotCon versions to ensure their exclusivity. But we recognize that there have been some fan favorites that are hard to find since they have only appeared in BotCon sets so far. We work closely with FP to ensure they get good exclusivity but we also don't want to miss good opportunities nationally. So there may be a chance that Hasbro releases different versions of those characters (including Thundercracker as well),

but it won't be in 2009.[/

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by 2010 who will care anymore?

Of course they will. This angst stems from people waiting 20 years for these characters to get updated molds all in one line again. What's another 18 months?

 

Completely agree. People will care, without a doubt, even if it comes out 2020. Seeker angst will continue at all times.

I thought it was kinda lame how last time 2 ppl asked the same question and got credited both, but this time my question wasn't paired up, even know it was the same thing. Its a favortism thing which isn't called for.

Didn't the rules state that if you asked a question that was already asked it was disqualified or something? I really don't think there's any favoritism at work.

Hobbes-timus Prime: Would releasing the Henkei! Thrust and Dirge retooled molds in the United States violate your agreement with Fun Publications regarding not providing a main release for their Thrust/Dirge retool/remold figures?

In short, we could release versions similar to TakaraTomy's (TT) versions. In fact, we worked with TT to ensure that their versions were different enough from the BotCon versions to ensure their exclusivity. But we recognize that there have been some fan favorites that are hard to find since they have only appeared in BotCon sets so far. We work closely with FP to ensure they get good exclusivity but we also don't want to miss good opportunities nationally. So there may be a chance that Hasbro releases different versions of those characters (including Thundercracker as well),

but it won't be in 2009.[/

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by 2010 who will care anymore?

Of course they will. This angst stems from people waiting 20 years for these characters to get updated molds all in one line again. What's another 18 months?

 

I bet they will be out before 18 months. Its probably a marketing scheme to sell Takara's versions, THEN they will release the Hasbro ones. Thats my guess, and last time my guess was hasbro worked with Takara on these & that was right, so ... MAYBE late 2009 imguessing.

 

I thought it was kinda lame how last time 2 ppl asked the same question and got credited both, but this time my question wasn't paired up, even know it was the same thing. Its a favortism thing which isn't called for.

Didn't the rules state that if you asked a question that was already asked it was disqualified or something? I really don't think there's any favoritism at work.

 

This could be true, i just vaugley remember seeing 2 ppl ask the same question in the 1st run of qstns. Maybe this is nil correct? And obviously, the post wasn't directed at you. (but you know that probably already)

Answers

I am sated. Very.

I dont know what it is, but i REALLY like that Starscream sig Terror Con Blot! Im in :luv with monkeyscream & hope to see awesome ness from TF2 ROTF by him

Lord Madhammer: Given your focus on the kids' toy market, what do you think about licensing the Transformers brand to specialty companies (e.g., Diamond Select, Sideshow Toys), who could create transformable Transformers figures for adult collectors?

Hasbro:

Because of the technology and expertise involved in making Transformers toys,

we would be worried about the quality that any other company would be able to achieve in making a Transformers figure

. Your idea is technically what the Transformers Collector Club is for, and the recent release of the Seacons is an example of how we find alternate ways to get out products that the fans enjoy.

OH JESUS CHRIST YOU HAVE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME

 

well, I guess that answers my question.

Hasbro: Because of the technology and expertise involved in making Transformers toys, we would be worried about the quality that any other company would be able to achieve in making a Transformers figure. Your idea is technically what the Transformers Collector Club is for, and the recent release of the Seacons is an example of how we find alternate ways to get out products that the fans enjoy.

WRONG ANSWER

 

edit: :tflaugh I guess MH beat me to the angst