Sorry if this is already posted but i didnt see it

So over at TFormers there is the update from the panel...

 

so appearantly Mirage is in the works as well as the next pricepoint for Alternators - but it seemed by the way that it was worded taht the alts are simply going to be more expensive, NOT that the molds would be more complex or larger....

 

link:

http://www.TFormers.com/article.php?sid=4799&mode=flat

 

Hunter

 

Edit: whats more - they will NOT be including figurines with the new BTAs for the Hasbro releases although they MAY be releasing those figures (sunstreaker clearly is already confirmed)

pics?

well the linky is there - and there werent any pics to speak of - just a panel....

a video (stills from...) of spielberg explaining his role in the movie (i assume) or praying - hard to tell

 

Hunter

 

EDIT: ok i am dumb, i shoulda posted this first:

 

Aaron Archer mentioned the name Mirage when the subject of new characters for the Alternator line came up. Also, the BTA (BinalTech Asterisk) line was mentioned to be Takara only release & figures will not come with future Alternators so they can keep the current price point but may offer the redecos without the figures. 11 new Alternator characters consisting of 5 repaints & 6 new molds are due out in 2006. It was also stated that there would be price increase in the Alternators line to meet the pre-movie demand.

 

The Universe & Re-issue lines are currently on hold but maybe offered on DTC (Direct to Consumers) via Hasbrotoyshop.com along with other figures consumers have a hard time finding locally. Such figures mentioned that may be also offered through DTC were the ones seen at OTFCC 2004 like the green build team redecos.

 

No plans on a TF & GI Joe crossover or War Within figures. Also mentioned was the are working on a Cybertron Hot Rod redeco that will be similiar to the Takara DVD exclusive due to Takara's agreement the figure will not be the same color scheme. The dropped hints about some new products in the works for next & they area also reviewing the next series after Cybertron & that Cybertron was the last piece of the Armarda & Energon and expect a BIG surprise at the end of the Cybertron line at BotCon. As for movie news, since there is not a script yet, information was not available other then what was reported earlier & there will be a toy line.

yes!!!!  So that means no new molds for the rest of 2005?  bummer.

not necessarily - but i guess ommission is also an answer

It was also stated that there would be price increase in the Alternators line to meet the pre-movie demand.

 

 

So movie hype will drive up demand, so Hasbro will increase cost to take advantage of that...damn them.

sounds like Hasbro is running true to form.... however considering the snails pace at wich the movie is moving and the "Brilliant way" that hasbro markets Transformers....it seems like they might be being a bit premature in assuming this mass influx in demand....

pics?

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Hope this helps:

http://TFormers.com/ig.php?mode=album&albu...ize=800&start=0

 

It seems the person who took the pics had Parkinsin`s or somethiing. :tdown

they area also reviewing the next series after Cybertron & that Cybertron was the last piece of the Armarda & Energon and expect a BIG surprise at the end of the Cybertron line at BotCon.

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So Cybertron is offically a continuation of A+E?

Also mentioned was the are working on a Cybertron Hot Rod redeco that will be similiar to the Takara DVD exclusive due to Takara's agreement the figure will not be the same color scheme.

If they just give it a straight G1 Hot Rod redeco they'll be fine.