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Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer

Transformers News: Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer
Date: Thursday, February 8th 2024 1:31pm CST
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Below is a press release from Hasbro regarding all activities and products that tie into the 40th Anniversary of the Transformers brand. There is another confirmation that the Transformers 1 movie comes out September 13 and it is revealed that there will be a Transformers themed episode of the Masked Singer. In terms of collectibles, they confirm that we are getting more Transformers Funko Pops and they reveal a non transforming Optimus Prime in Ecto 1 colours from Jada.

HASBRO CELEBRATES TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE PRODUCTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE

For 40 years, the TRANSFORMERS franchise has continuously adapted and redefined itself, culminating in one legacy across generations through innovative products, captivating entertainment, inspiring licensed partnerships, and engaging publishing projects

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – FEB. 6, 2024 – Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, today announced its plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the beloved TRANSFORMERS franchise.

TRANSFORMERS made its worldwide debut in 1984 with its revolutionary robot-to-vehicle action figures, bolstered by a comic book series and an action-packed animated series, The Transformers. The launch was a massive hit, and it introduced characters like Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, and others who became fan favorites and the ultimate heroes and villains of Cybertron. Today, hundreds of robots continue to join the franchise and illustrate the brand’s core ability to change and adapt to new environments while offering a variety of ways to play for a new generation of fans.

“Beloved since its inception in 1984, TRANSFORMERS has evolved from an innovative toy line into a powerhouse franchise embraced by millions of fans around the world,” said Alyse D’Antuono, Vice President, Global Franchise Strategy & Management, Action Brands, Hasbro. “The past four decades continuously delivered a … More Than Meets The Eye experience for fans by introducing new toys and games, as well as thrilling storytelling in animated shows, comics, blockbuster films and much more. As we build the next chapter in the TRANSFORMERS universe, we look forward to celebrating one legacy for another 40 years.”

“When you have a franchise that goes 40 years in this business, it’s pretty remarkable,” said TRANSFORMERS voice-over talent and original voice of Megatron, Frank Welker, “to watch the franchise just build and build and build it is amazing to watch.” Added fellow voice cast member and original voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, “I’ve always had the feeling this was going to go a long time.”

Drawing inspiration from the brand’s origins in 1984, Hasbro will launch an exciting array of products, promotions, experiences and action-packed content throughout 2024, allowing new generations to discover where it all began.

Products:

Hasbro Pulse recently revealed the next HasLab of powerful proportions. Fans can back this TRANSFORMERS HasLab project, Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime, until March 14, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. If fully funded, the project will begin shipping in Fall 2025. More information can be found on HasbroPulse.com.
Over 40 distinct Hasbro TRANSFORMERS anniversary figures will be available across the year-long celebration. Each product packaging will be branded with the TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary logo, including the recently revealed TRANSFORMERS Generations Comic Edition Shockwave and Grimlock figures. In March, Hasbro Pulse will kick off the 40th anniversary with a Hasbro Pulse Fanstream and weekly fan-focused content.
With the first robot figures “capable of disguising themselves as vehicles, planes, weapons, and communication devices” landing on shelves in April 1984, Hasbro set out to strengthen the TRANSFORMERS brand with multiple partner licensees. Early licensed products included sticker books, TV trays, dinnerware, school folders, notebooks, records and tape sets, gumball banks, kites, and Halloween costumes. Decades later, the brand continues to expand with new licensing, publishing, promotions and entertainment that will be available throughout the year-long celebration.

Music

Fans can jam out with the TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary vinyl album, ‘Hasbro presents Transformers: Music from the Original Animated Series,’ featuring music from 1984’s The TRANSFORMERS classic animated series (seasons 1-3). Originally released in 2019 with over 45 minutes of music, this reissue album includes bonus tracks and a mixture of remastered orchestral and ‘80s inspired synth tracks from the original tapes by composer Rob Walsh. The album will also be available digitally for the first time across all digital music platforms. Pre-orders open July 26.
JLab – The TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary collection includes headphones from top audio maker JLab. The collection includes the newly released JLab JBuds Lux ANC Headphones, providing immersive sound and incredible comfort to TRANSFORMERS fans. It also includes a more compact listening experience with new 2024 active noise canceling true wireless earbuds, the JLab JBuds ANC 3 model. For more information visit http://www.jlab.com.
Fashion

Mad Engine – A new line of t-shirts has been created for the TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary, which features artwork based on the original TRANSFORMERS comics as well as new designs to commemorate the milestone. Fans can find the full assortment now on Amazon.com.
RSVLTS – A collection inspired by TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary is coming soon from apparel brand RSVLTS.
Toys & Collectibles

Robosen – Robosen is thrilled to not only kick off a huge year in 2024 with Hasbro but, more importantly, utilize the excitement and anticipation of the 40th anniversary of TRANSFORMERS with the launch of its most anticipated robot sequel since the Flagship Optimus Prime.
Jada Toys – Two new 1:24 scale die-cast vehicle mash-ups inspired by TRANSFORMERS and Ghostbusters brands will arrive this Fall: HWR Ghostbusters Ecto-1 with Optimus Prime G1 graphics (Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99) and HWR G1 Optimus Prime with Ghostbusters Ecto-1 graphics (Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99). Vehicles feature premium sculpt and paint finishes, as well as highly detailed interiors, exteriors and more.
Super7 – New characters in Blind Box, ReAction, and Super Cyborg formats will be available for purchase starting this Fall on Super7.com, HasbroPulse.com, as well as other major retailers, including Amazon, Target, BigBadToy Store, Entertainment Earth, Macy’s and more. Follow Super7’s social media channels for product announcements and launch timing.
Funko – Fans can look forward to additional TRANSFORMERS x Pop! figures this Summer.
FiGPiN – FiGPiN is re-launching their XL collectible enamel pins featuring Optimus Prime and Megatron in a 6″ format. Each pin comes with an exclusive FiGPiN Logo as well as updated packaging to enhance your display. These will be available on FiGPiN.com late spring.
New Zealand Mint: In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the beloved TRANSFORMERS series, Hasbro and New Zealand Mint are excited to unveil a limited edition, pure silver collectible of the first Transformers comic cover. This exclusive piece is not only a nod to the enduring legacy of the TRANSFORMERS universe but also a testament to the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail that New Zealand Mint is renowned for. The release of this collectible marks the beginning of an exciting series of TRANSFORMERS-themed coins, designed to captivate both long-time enthusiasts and new fans alike.
threezero – The limited-edition Transformers MDLX Optimus Prime (Vintage Animation Edition), Transformers MDLX Bumblebee (Vintage Animation Edition), and Transformers MDLX Megatron (Vintage Animation Edition) are threezero’s redesigned versions of the classic TRANSFORMERS characters in celebration of TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary. They feature incredible detailing and a new vintage animation-inspired color scheme with new decals. The Transformers MDLX Vintage Animation Edition line of figures is based on the original 1980s The TRANSFORMERS cartoon and toy line, as redesigned by threezero Art Director Kelvin Sau.
These figures will be available at selected distribution partners worldwide, threezero Store, and threezero Tmall. A limited first batch of 100 units will be available for on-site purchase at the threezero booth on the opening day of TF Con LA on March 8th.

Publishing

Skybound Entertainment – New comic books and graphic novel collections based on the TRANSFORMERS series will be released this year. As part of the new shared Energon Universe from visionary creator Robert Kirkman, TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and Void Rivals characters come together for a truly special comic book experience that has broken industry sales records. A new graphic novel compendium series collecting the landmark TRANSFORMERS series from Marvel Comics will also launch Fall 2024.


Dynamite Entertainment – Collect a new set of nearly 200 premium trading cards featuring fan-favorite characters from the TRANSFORMERS brand’s “Generation 1” era, showcasing classic art styles from an international array of top artists and Hasbro’s design archives. More information and product previews will be shared in the future.
Promotions

Monro – One of the United States’ leading automotive service and tire providers will offer TRANSFORMERS-themed auto service packages now through March 31. The program will include special offers, giveaways and more at participating Monro locations. For more information, visit https://corporate.monro.com/overview/default.aspx.


Entertainment

The 40th anniversary celebration shifts into high gear with Paramount’s highly-anticipated animated projects released this year with the second season of the original kids series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK and TRANSFORMERS ONE, the first-ever fully CG-animated theatrical movie, debuting in theaters on September 13.
Fans can tune in to a special TRANSFORMERS-themed episode during Season 11 of The Masked Singer, premiering this Spring on Fox.


Updates on these projects and other special entertainment content planned during TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary year will be coming soon.



For the latest information on the TRANSFORMERS , including toys and entertainment, follow @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on Instagram, @TransformersOfficial on Threads, @TRANSFORMERS on Facebook and @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on TikTok.

Fans can now watch the 1984 The TRANSFORMERS animated series HERE on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel. Additionally, TRANSFORMERS photos and video content are available HERE.



Transformers News: Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer

Transformers News: Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer

Transformers News: Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer

Transformers News: Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer

Transformers News: Transformers 40th Anniversary Includes Collaboration with Funko, Ghostbusters and the Masked Singer

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, HasbroGaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com.

About Hasbro Entertainment

Hasbro Entertainment leverages Hasbro’s leading collection of iconic brands to develop, produce, and finance premium film, television, animation, and digital content for audiences of all ages. Unifying Hasbro’s robust production expertise under one umbrella, Hasbro Entertainment is focused on creating multi-platform adaptations of the company’s brands, including such beloved worlds as DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, NERF, PLAY-DOH, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PEPPA PIG, and MY LITTLE PONY. Hasbro Entertainment has over 30 active projects, with upcoming titles including TRANSFORMERS ONE, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series for Paramount+, and a broad slate of ongoing animated series, including Peppa Pig, Transformers: EarthSpark, Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes, and My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale. For more information on how Hasbro Entertainment is connecting and captivating generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling, visit: http://www.Hasbro.com



About TRANSFORMERS

The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS

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Transformers News: 20% off Toy Fair sale! New Transformers comics and more at the Seibertron Store on eBay!
Date: Saturday, February 22nd 2020 11:24am CST
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IDW Publishing Signings and Panels at #NYCC, feat. Transformers

Transformers News: IDW Publishing Signings and Panels at #NYCC, feat. Transformers
Date: Thursday, September 27th 2018 3:40am CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Event News, Press Releases
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): IDW

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Thanks to IDW Publishing directly, we have their full schedule of events and signings for the upcoming New York Comic Con 2018 - taking place on October 4-7 at the Javits Center - and there is a small space for Transformers comics too!

A good presence from the creative teams will be there on the Thursday, and an exclusive is mentioned in the press release (though nothing more than that) - we've highlighted the parts of interest to Transformers fans below, but you will also find GI Joe, Rom & The Micronauts, and the regular Big Scoop panel, which may or may not have Transformers news. Check it all out below!

Transformers News: IDW Publishing Signings and Panels at #NYCC, feat. Transformers


IDW Announces Signing Schedule and Panels for New York Comic Con 2018
Booth #1844 Hosts the Superstars of Comics and Entertainment Every Day at NYCC!



SAN DIEGO, CA (September 26, 2018) — IDW Publishing today announces the company’s action-packed signing schedule for next week's New York Comic Con, featuring exclusive appearances with such fan-favorite talent as Joe Hill, Sam Kieth, Delilah S. Dawson, Alan Robert, Michel Fiffe, Gabriel Rodriguez, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kieron Gillen, Elsa Charretier, the voice cast of Rise of the TMNT, and so many, many more!

Check out our complete list of booth guests below, as well as our panel programming and special events!

SIGNING TIMES


Thursday, October 4th

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Ghostbusters – Corin Howell
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Duck Tales – Joe Caramagna
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Batman/The Maxx – Sam Kieth (*exclusive available)
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle – Derek Charm (*exclusive available)
3:00pm – 4:00pm: The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Rom & Micronauts – Paolo Villanelli
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Girl Town – Carolyn Nowak
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Transformers – Alex Milne, Andrew Griffith, Nick Roche, John Barber, Brendan Cahill (*exclusive available)
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez (*exclusive pin available. Note: Ticketed signing, see IDW staff for details)
6:00pm – 7:00pm: TMNT Universe – Paul Allor
6:00pm – 7:00pm: G.I. Joe – Natali Sanders (*exclusive available)


Friday October 5th

10:00am ­– 12:00pm: Batman/The Maxx – Sam Kieth (*exclusive available)
11:00am ­– 12:00pm: The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Star Wars Adventures ­– Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Girl Town – Carolyn Nowak
12:00pm – 1:00pm: The Beauty of Horror – Alan Robert
1:00pm – 2:00pm: G.I. Joe – Michel Fiffe (*exclusive print available)
1:00pm – 2:00pm: My Little Pony – Agnes Garbowska, Tony Fleecs, Sara Richard, Andy Price, Jay Fosgitt (*exclusive available)
2:00pm – 3:30pm: Rise of the TMNT Voice Cast Signing – Andy Suriano, Ant Ward, Omar Miller, Josh Brener, Brandon Mychal Smith, Kat Graham, Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche (*exclusive available. Note: Ticketed signing, see IDW staff for details)
4:00pm – 5:30pm: The Cape and Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jason Ciaramella, Zach Howard (*exclusive pin available)
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Femme Magnifique – Shelly Bond, Kieron Gillen, Alison Sampson, Dan Parent, Kelly Sue DeConnick (*exclusive available)


Saturday October 6th

10:00am – 11:00am: Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert, Chris Fenoglio
11:00am – 12:00pm: The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek
11:00am – 12:00pm: Sonic the Hedgehog – Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Jonathan Gray (*exclusives available)
12:00pm – 1:30pm: Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez (*exclusive pin available)
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Coin-Op Comics – Maria Hoey
2:00pm – 3:00pm: The Story of My Tits – Jennifer Hayden
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Strong Female Protagonist – Molly Ostertag
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Girl Town – Carolyn Nowak
3:00pm – 4:00pm: 25 Years of Tom Tomorrow – Tom Tomorrow
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Love Addict – Koren Shadmi
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Femme Magnifique – Shelly Bond, Paige Braddock, Mags Visaggio, Alison Sampson, Megan Hutchison, Shawn Martinbrough, Chuck Brown, Jill Thompson (*exclusive available)
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Batman/The Maxx – Sam Kieth (*exclusive available)
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Star Wars Adventures: Vader’s Castle – Derek Charm (*exclusive available)
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Rom & G.I. Joe – David Messina
8:00pm: Black Crown's First Anniversary Signing Party (St. Mark's Comics at 11 St. Mark's Place) – Peter Milligan, Nick Robles, Allison Sampson, Megan Hutchison, Shelly Bond, Gabriel Rodriguez


Sunday October 7th

10:00am ­– 12:00pm: Batman/The Maxx – Sam Kieth (*exclusive available)
12:00pm – 1:00pm: G.I. Joe – Michel Fiffe, Natali Sanders (*exclusives available)
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Stretch Armstrong – Nikos Koutsis
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Euthanauts – Nick Robles
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Full Bleed: The Comics & Culture Quarterly – Gideon Kendall, Jarrett Melendez, Sara Richard, D.A. Cox, Dirk Wood
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Duck Tales – Joe Caramagna
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Locke & Key – Gabriel Rodriguez (*exclusive pin available)
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Star Wars Adventures – Delilah Dawson



[url]PANELS & SPECIAL EVENTS[/url]


Thursday, October 4th, 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Room 1B03
WE SPOKE OUT: COMIC BOOKS AND THE HOLOCAUST — FEATURING NEAL ADAMS!
Neal Adams, iconic artist legend, Dr. Rafael Medoff, Director of the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, and multiple Eisner Award-winner Craig Yoe, discuss their acclaimed book, “We Spoke Out: Comic Books and the Holocaust.” Explore this powerful—and timely—multimedia presentation and behind-the-scenes discussion. A do-not-miss!


Friday, October 5th, 12:15pm – 1:15pm: Room 1A02
IDW & TOP SHELF PRESENT: THE HUMAN CONDITION
Featuring vibrant stories that bring tales of strength, courage, and determination to audiences of all ages. As the graphic novel space gains popularity and general interest, it presents a powerful medium for sharing complex stories or characterizations across the nuanced tableau of our world. From books featuring accounts within the Spanish Revolution, to the personal demons that cast doubt within our lives — this panel will show the strength of sequential graphic story telling in the 21st Century. Join IDW’s Justin Eisinger and Top Shelf’s Leigh Walton, along with other creators Alison Sampson (Femme Magnifique), Jennifer Hayden (The Story of My Tits), Dirk Wood (Full Bleed), and more, for a conversation on the strength of sequential graphic story telling in the 21st Century.


Friday, October 5th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Room 1A24
ONI PRESS & IDW PUBLISHING PRESENT: Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons!
Roll for initiative! Join superstar writers Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle) and Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons, Wayward) to talk the Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons comic crossover. Learn how this Oni Press/IDW Publishing project came to be, and about the madness that lies within. Moderated by Oni Press Editor Sarah Gaydos.


Saturday, October 6th, 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Room 1A02
IDW PUBLISHING: THE BIG SCOOP

Get the insider’s scoop on what’s new and upcoming from IDW Publishing! Join Editor-In-Chief John Barber and a host of top-secret creators for exciting announcements and behind-the-scenes stories as IDW enters it’s 20th year of publishing the best, widest range of comic books, art books, and more! Come for the best announcements at the show, stay for the Q&A! JUST ADDED: Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez!


Saturday, October 6th, 8:00pm: St. Mark's Comics
BLACK CROWN'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY SIGNING PARTY AT ST. MARK'S COMICS
Head to nearby St. Mark's Comics (at 11 St. Mark's Place, New York, NY 10003) to celebrate the first year of Shelly Bond's defiant and utterly badass comic imprint: Black Crown! Peter Milligan, Nick Robles, Allison Sampson, Megan Hutchison, Gabriel Rodriguez, and more will be on-hand for autographs. Get your fix of punk rock, art, and alchemy!


Sunday, October 7th, 11:00am – 12:00pm: Room 1A24
MAKING KIDS’ COMICS THE IDW WAY!
Join an all-star team of IDW creators for an out-of-this-world interactive experience bringing the best comics for kids (of all ages) right to you! From the people who bring you Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, My Little Pony, Star Wars Adventures, Sonic the Hedgehog, Marvel Action: Spider-Man, Marvel Action: Black Panther, and more—get a hands-on crash course on making comics… plus take a peek behind the curtain to see what’s coming next!


We look forward to seeing you in the Big Apple!

Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, Hall of Fame, Cyberverse #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, Hall of Fame, Cyberverse #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC
Date: Thursday, July 19th 2018 1:01pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Event News
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Also from the room 29AB at San Diego Comic Con 2018, we're covering the Hasbro Transformers panel presentation, with all of the Hasbro brand team present . including Sean Carmine Isabella, John 'Hasbro' Warden, Ben Montano, and more. Keep refreshing this story as we post updates as they come in!

Publishing, Studios, Generations, Design - and BUMBLEBEE.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC


BUMBLEBEE MOVIE

Marketing team presenting the #JoinTheBuzz hashtag, promoting new material and products, from personal photos and selfies from the convention floor, and the products themselves:

Razor scooter, Amazon merch t-shirts, Alpah dual sided bomber jacket with Generations theme too.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Consumer products in 2018, from Monopoly to Jada, Herocross, Super Cyborg etc

New retro 80s game Bumblebee Overdrive mobile game (with Budge) - brief video shown in panel

PUBLISHING for Bumblebee, see IDW Publishing panel here.

Actual products being shown, as seen in the Breakfast event story - Energon Igniters, DJ Bumblebee and Power Charge Bumblebee.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC



Going back to the 19080s with a recollection of G1 cartoon series and toys series. Introducing...

Reissue Series - exclusive to Walmart, due out in Fall 2018 - in G1 packaging, featuring Devastator, Hot Rod, Mini Bots, Starscream.


Target exclusive Soundwave remold with Titan Master Doombox and Bumblebee Showcase Helmet.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

GENERATIONS LINE

War for Cybertron: SIEGE

Decepticons as revolutionaries, and Autobots as counter faction, taking over Cybertron - gritty, intense, taking the G1 characters like Hound, Chromia, Prowl, and add lots of firepower.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Close work with Takara Tomy on the line, still quite one sided for the Autobots. For images, see the Siege story from Breaksfast event here!

Hound, weapons specialist, wielding Battle Master Lionizer.
Firedrive Battlemaster with voyager Optimus Prime.
Micromasters confirmed as two packs, weaponized accesories as combination, plus articulation: Battle Patrol, Race Patrol, Rescue Patrol.

Deluxe - Sideswipe.
Removing the gimmick element Prime Wars moved into paying attention to the characters, in terms of posability, articulation and more in the engineering, as the weaponising element of Micro and Battle Masters allow for playability.

COG - Weaponizer: partsforming
Wave 2- Ironhide and Chromia

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Voyager Optimus Prime, weapon turns into shield, too

Leader class Ultra Magnus - White Prime cab with armor! RID 2001 inspired vehicle mode.

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STUDIO SERIES

VW Bumblebee
Shadow Raidoe, TF3 Ratchet, KSI Sentry, Dropkick from Bumblebee Movie
Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC



CYBERVERSE

Writers room containing all fans from multiple areas of the franchise: Bumblebee has lost his memory, Windblade helping him recover, over 90 bots designed for the first season alone.
Designs worked closely with Sean Carmine Isabella for look that pays homage to oriignal animated series.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Toys: new classes with Action Attack feature across all line, Ultimate class can do gimmick in both modes.
New: Windblade, Acid Storm, Slipstream, Shadow Striker.

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC


EXCLUSIVES

BUMBLEBEE vol 2 Retro Pop Highway

HALL OF FAME

Favourite Character - BLACKARACHNIA
Toy of the Year - ROADTRAO AND BATTLESLASH
Hall of Fame inductee 2018 - JOHN BARBER

Transformers News: Hasbro Transformers Panel: Siege, Bumblebee, Reissues, More #SDCC2018 #HasbroSDCC

IDW Transformers and More Signing Schedule and Panels for #SDCC2018

Transformers News: IDW Transformers and More Signing Schedule and Panels for #SDCC2018
Date: Saturday, July 14th 2018 4:11am CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Event News, Press Releases, People News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): IDW

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We already had a general look at the San Diego Comic Con 2018 panels and events regarding Transformers, but we just received the official press release from IDW Publishing about their presence at the show, with signings and panels specific to their output - and we've highlighted the Transformers specific ones for your convenience, with the likes of Unicron talk, and signings with John Barber, Brendan Cahill, Fico Ossio, Mairghread Scott, Magdalene Visaggio and more!

IDW Announces Signing Schedule and Panels for San Diego Comic-Con International 2018

Booth #2743 Hosts the Superstars of Comics and Entertainment Every Day at SDCC!



SAN DIEGO, CA (July 13, 2018) — Once again making a splash at Comic-Con, IDW Publishing today announces the company’s action-packed signing schedule, featuring exclusive appearances with such fan-favorite talent as Berkeley Breathed, Kevin Eastman, Mike Mignola, Bobby Moynihan, Lynn Johnston, Nate Powell, the full cast of Wynonna Earp, and so many, many more! Check out our complete list below!


Wednesday July 18th Preview Night

6:00 – 7:00 Transformers: Unicron – John Barber
(*Convention exclusive available!)

6:00 – 8:00 Bloom County – Berkeley Breathed
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
7:00 – 8:00 Euthanauts – Tini Howard
(*Book debut!)
8:00 – 9:00 Star Wars Adventures – Derek Charm, Shaun Manning, Mauricet,
Cavan Scott, Landry Q. Walker
(*Convention exclusives available!)
8:00 – 9:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)


Thursday July 19th

10:00 – 11:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Convention exclusives available!)
10:00 – 11:00 The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head – Dan Berry
10:00 – 11:00 Gumballs – Erin Nations
10:00 – 11:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe,
Steve Nedvidek
10:00 – 11:00 Limbo Lounge – Dave Calver
11:00 – 11:30 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Coin-Op Comics – Maria Hoey, Peter Hoey
11:00 – 12:00 Walled City – Aya Morton, Anne Optowsky
12:00 – 1:00 Bloom County – Berkeley Breathed
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
12:00 – 1:00 Transformers – John Barber, Fico Ossio, Mairghread Scott
(*Convention exclusive available!)

12:00 – 1:00 Goosebumps – Jen Vaughn
1:00 – 2:00 For Better or For Worse – Lynn Johnston
(*San Diego Comic Con Special Guest!)
(*Book debut!)
1:00 – 3:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz,
Mateus Santolouco, Bobby Curnow
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
2:00 – 3:00 Bram Stoker’s Dracula – Mike Mignola
(*Book debut!)
3:00 – 4:00 Star Wars Adventures – Derek Charm, Delilah Dawson,
Shannon Eric Denton, Shaun Manning, Mauricet, Cavan Scott,
Landry Q. Walker
(*Convention exclusives available!)
3:00 – 4:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Bloom County – Berkeley Breathed
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Takashi Iizuka, Evan Stanley, Caleb Goellner
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Limited edition print available as gift with purchase!)
5:00 – 6:00 V-Wars – Jonathan Maberry, Ryan Brown
5:00 – 6:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Convention exclusives available!)
5:00 – 6:00 The Scooter Chronicles – Shahriar Fouladi
6:00 – 7:00 Wynonna Earp – Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Emily Andras,
Beau Smith, Lora Innes
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
6:00 – 7:00 Assassinistas – Tini Howard, Gilbert Hernandez
(*Book debut!)


Friday July 20th

10:00 ­– 11:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek, Jack Lowe, Ed Crowell
10:00 ­– 11:00 Surfside Girls ­– Kim Dwinell
10:00 – 11:00 I Am A Number ­– Rian Hughes
10:00 – 11:00 For Better or For Worse – Lynn Johnston
(*San Diego Comic Con Special Guest!)
11:00 – 12:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
11:00 – 12:00 My Little Pony – Agnes Garbowska, Tony Fleecs, Jeremy Whitley,
Thom Zahler
(*Convention exclusive available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Limbo Lounge – Dave Calver
12:00 – 1:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco,
Bobby Curnow, Caleb Goellner
12:00 – 1:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Convention exclusives available!)
12:00 – 1:00 Judge Dredd – Mark Russell
(*Convention exclusive available!)
1:00 – 2:30 Wynonna Earp – Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Shamier Anderson,
Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Chantel Riley, Emily Andras, Beau Smith
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
3:00 – 4:00 Liz Wrightson
3:00 – 4:00 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Andy Suriano, Ant Ward
(Co-executive producers of the new animated series!)
(*Convention exclusive available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Full Bleed Vol. 2 Launch Party – Dirk Wood, Gideon Kendall, Erin Nations,
Jen Vaughn, Jarrett Melendez, Sara Richard, Mark Russell,
Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rob Salkowitz
(*Book debut!)
4:00 – 5:00 Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
4:00 – 5:00 Surfside Girls ­– Kim Dwinell
5:00 – 6:00 Star Trek – Mike Johnson, David Tipton, Scott Tipton, J.K. Woodward
(*Convention exclusives available!)
5:00 – 6:00 Ghostbusters – Erik Burnham
5:00 – 6:00 Come Again – Nate Powell
(*Book debut!)
5:00 – 6:00 The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head – Dan Berry
5:00 – 6:00 Gumballs – Erin Nations
6:00 – 7:00 The X-Files – Delilah Dawson, J.J. Lendl, Jonathan Maberry,
Mister Sam Shearon, Denton Tipton
6:00 – 7:00 From Hell, The Goat Getters – Eddie Campbell
(*Get a free preview of the upcoming release!)



Saturday July 21st

10:00 – 11:00 DuckTales – Bobby Moynihan, Matt Youngberg, Frank Angones,
Sean Jimenez
(*Voice Actor, Executive Producers, and Art Director of the hit series!)
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
10:00 – 11:00 Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert
11:00 – 12:00 Star Wars Adventures – Derek Charm, Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet,
Shaun Manning, Mauricet, Cavan Scott
(*Convention exclusives available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Stretch Armstrong – Kevin Burke, Doc Wyatt
12:00 – 1:00 Star Trek – Mike Johnson, David Tipton, Scott Tipton, J.K. Woodward
(*Convention exclusives available!)
12:00 – 1:00 My Little Pony – Tony Fleecs, Jeremy Whitley, Thom Zahler
1:00 – 2:00 Sh*t My President Says – Shannon Wheeler
1:00 – 2:00 God is Disappointed in You – Mark Russell
1:00 – 2:00 Come Again – Nate Powell
(*Book debut!)
1:00 – 2:00 I Am A Number – Rian Hughes
1:00 – 2:00 Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
1:00 – 2:00 Coin-Op Comics – Maria Hoey, Peter Hoey
2:00 – 3:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Freddie E. Williams,
Mateus Santolouco
(*Convention exclusives available!)
2:00 – 3:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Convention exclusives available!)
2:00 – 3:00 Transformers: Unicron – John Barber
(*Convention exclusive available!)

2:00 ­– 3:00 Assassinistas – Gilbert Hernandez
(*Book debut!)
2:00 – 3:00 Goosebumps – Jen Vaughn
3:00 – 4:00 Transformers – John Barber, Brendan Cahill, Fico Ossio,
Mairghread Scott, Magdalene Visaggio

3:00 – 4:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
4:00 – 5:30 Wynonna Earp – Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Chantel Riley, Emily Andras, Beau Smith
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
6:00 – 7:00 SECRET PROJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED AT SDCC – Fico Ossio
6:00 – 7:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Convention exclusives available!)
6:00 – 7:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco


Sunday July 22nd

10:00 – 11:00 My Little Pony – Tony Fleecs, Sara Richard
10:00 – 11:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek, Jack Lowe, Ed Crowell
11:00 – 12:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco,
Freddie E. Williams, Caleb Goellner
12:00 – 1:00 Ghostbusters – Erik Burnham
12:00 – 1:00 Star Wars Adventures – Cavan Scott, Shaun Manning
1:00 – 2:00 Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert
1:00 – 2:00 Essex County, The Underwater Welder – Jeff Lemire
1:00 – 2:00 Come Again – Nate Powell
(*Book debut!)
1:00 – 2:00 Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
1:00 – 2:00 The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head – Dan Berry
2:00 – 3:00 For Better or For Worse – Lynn Johnston
(*San Diego Comic Con Special Guest!)
(*Book debut!)
2:00 ­­­– 3:00 Love is Love – Marc Andreyko, Cecil Castellucci, Nyambi Nyambi
3:00 – 4:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek, Jack Lowe, Ed Crowell
3:00 – 4:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
(*Convention exclusive hardcover available!)


The Top Shelf section of the booth will be filled all weekend with more great creators, too!


Don’t miss IDW’s panels, either!

Transformers: Unicron and Beyond
Thursday , 7/19, 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m., Room: 29AB
The planet-eater Unicron has arrived, and nothing will be spared! Come join IDW Editor-in-Chief John Barber, associate publisher David Hedgecock, editor David Mariotte, Hasbro's Director of Global Publishing Michael Kelly and creators behind the blockbuster event of the summer to find out what's in store for the Autobots and a hint at what comes next!



Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles For All!
Thursday , 7/19, 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., Room: 28DE
Three eras of the Ninja Turtles collide in one room! Co-creator Kevin Eastman is joined by the current comic book creative team of Tom Waltz, Bobby Curnow, along with other special guests as they talk about the past, present, and future of the heroes in a half shell! Turtle power! There will also be a special Turtle Trivia with prizes for the ultimate TMNT fan!


Spotlight on Lynn Johnston
Thursday, 7/19, 11:00am - 12:00am, Room 32AB
Comic-Con special guest Lynn Johnston is the Canadian creator of For Better or For Worse. This family-based comic strip has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992. At its peak, For Better or For Worse appeared in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries and was translated into 8 languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million. Expect to learn more about Johnston's career in comics and what she's been up to lately!


Joe Jusko Spotlight
Thursday, 7/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m., Room: 9
Joe Jusko is one of the premier and most in-demand painters of comic book and trading-card art working today. In an award-winning career spanning more than 40 years, he has produced extraordinary illustrations for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., and many more. Join this acclaimed artist as he talks with IDW editor Scott Dunbier about his long and storied (and believe us, there are stories!) career.


Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel
Thursday, 7/19, 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m., Room: 9
Sonic The Hedgehog has raced back into comics, bringing old enemies and new friends along for the ride! Join IDW editors Joe Hughes and David Mariotte, artist Evan Stanley, Sega Licensing Specialist Michael Cisneros, Director of Product Development Austin Keys, and special guest Takashi Iizuka, the Head of Sonic Team for a fun discussion on comics and upcoming games, surprise announcements, and more!


Spotlight on Shannon Wheeler
Thursday July 19, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Room 26AB
Comic-Con special guest Shannon Wheeler (New Yorker cartoonist and Too Much Coffee Man creator) presents a special slide show and free gifts. Secrets will be revealed! Shannon shot 5,000 comics with a gun (self-proclaimed stupidest gimmick ever). Learn the history of the Japanese Bootleg shirt. Was Huey Newton (Black Panther leader) Shannon's landlord? Did Shannon's mom take them to hear cult leader Jim Jones speak? Did Shannon smuggle cigars out of Cuba? All true. Those stories will be told, plus selections from his new book, Memoirs of a Very Stable Genius, including "Camp Micro-Penis," "Getting Trapped in the Paris Subway," and "How To Sell a Sex Doll." There might be some dirty words.


IDW: PDX presents Full Bleed
Friday, 7/20, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m., Room: 32AB
Ted Adams, CEO & co-founder of IDW and Dirk Wood, Creative Director of IDW:PDX present FULL BLEED: A sneak-peek into the world’s only 200 page, hardcover, print only comics & culture “magazine!” Prizes, announcements, Q&A, and a roundtable discussion on comics, journalism and more! Featuring Art Director Robbie Robbins, and contributors Jen Vaughn, Jarrett Melendez, Kim Dwinell, Gideon Kendall, Christina “Steenz” Stewart, and more! Got a pitch for Full Bleed? Bring it to the panel!


The Human Condition: Connecting Humanity With Graphic Novels
Friday, 7/20, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m., Room: 23ABC
Featuring vibrant stories that bring tales of strength, courage, and determination to audiences of all ages. As the graphic novel space gains popularity and general interest, it presents a powerful medium for sharing complex stories or characterizations across the nuanced tableau of our multi-cultural world. From books featuring real-life frontierswoman Calamity Jane, to the brutal Spanish Revolution, and even the personal demons that cast doubt within our lives — this panel will show the strength of sequential graphic story telling in the 21st Century.


The One, The Only, Artist’s Edition!
Friday, 7/20, 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Room: 4
Since their inception nearly a decade ago, Artist’s Editions have become one of the most acclaimed (and imitated) formats in comics. IDW has won five prestigious Eisner-awards for their line of massive art books… so far! Join IDW Director of Special Projects Scott Dunbier as he fills you in on upcoming projects—some not yet announced—and presents a slide show featuring an amazing sampling of art. We’ll talk about Artist’s Editions, Artist Select Series, and Art in general! There will be a special guest or two, and trivia questions to test your knowledge of comic art (AE related, naturally)—the winner will get an AE prize as well as bragging rights… a fun time for all!


Wynonna Earp Season 3 Premiere!
Friday, 7/20, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m., Horton Grand Theatre
Join the cast and creators of the breakout SYFY hit series Wynonna Earp as they celebrate the beginning of season three! Come see Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Domonique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, and Chantel Riley along with show runner Emily Andras, and comic creator Beau Smith and watch an exclusive screening of the first episode of the new season, Blood Red and Going Down.


Saturday Morning Cartoon Jam with IDW
Saturday, 7/21, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m., Room: 23ABC
From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to My Little Pony, Star Wars Adventures, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more, IDW publishes some of the hottest properties in children's comics on the market today. Come meet the people who make it happen and learn the comic-making process so you can make a comic of your own! There will be interactive activities, great announcements, and a special gift for everyone who attends!


Jack Kirby’s Artwork Extravaganza Encore!
Saturday, 7/21, 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m., Room 24ABC
Back by popular demand, the smash-hit panel returns to San Diego! A larger-than life celebration of the King of Comics features an unprecedented multi-media presentation of over 1,300 pieces of Jack Kirby artwork. IDW President and Publisher Greg Goldstein, is joined by esteemed artist Joe Jusko and some surprise guests to discuss the unrivaled work of the legendary talent, Jack Kirby. Everyone in attendance will take home a limited-edition print with them!


IDW’s Big News Panel!
Saturday, 7/21, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m., Room: 25ABC
Be among the first to hear about IDW’s big announcements at SDCC! New titles! New creators! All the news that’s fit to print in one place. Plus, don’t miss out on an exclusive give away that you can ONLY get here!



IDW Entertainment & SYFY Present: Wynonna Earp
Saturday, 7/21, 6:45p.m. – 7:45p.m., Room 6DE
Join the cast and creators of the breakout SYFY hit series Wynonna Earp! Come see Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Domonique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, and Chantel Riley along with show runner Emily Andras, and comic creator Beau Smith as they reveal behind-the-scenes antics, show off exclusive footage, and answer your biggest questions about season 3!


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles On the Tabletop
Sunday, 7/22, 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m., Room: 4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has an exciting year on the way for board games. With a successful Kickstarter just finishing up for Munchkin and a new tabletop miniatures game on the way. This panel will look at how the Ninja Turtles are doing on the tabletop, a discussion with the game designers, an early look at the miniatures and then a special/exclusive announcement for the next game!


Plus, don’t miss the CBLDF auction, benefitting the non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics medium on Saturday night at the Hilton Bayfront, Sapphire Room AB at 8PM. Featuring a Keynote speech by Top Shelf writer/artist Nate Powell (Come Again, artist on March trilogy), and live-sketching from veteran artist David Lloyd (V for Vendetta)!

IDW Publishing WonderCon 2018 Press Release & Transformers Panel and Signing Details

Transformers News: IDW Publishing WonderCon 2018 Press Release & Transformers Panel and Signing Details
Date: Tuesday, March 20th 2018 3:29am CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Event News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): IDW

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We've received news from IDW Publishing about their presence at WonderCon 2018, taking place in Anaheim this weekend March 23-26! The Transformers specific attendance is not at the forefront this year, but there seems to be plenty to sink your teeth in if going to the show, with several creator signing sessions, with the likes of John Barber, Mairghread Scott, and Livio Ramondelli, plus a whole panel on the Saturday featuring editors David Hedgecock, Joe Hughes, David Marriotte and some creators, on the current status and changes ahead for the stories.

Will we finally know more about the alleged reboot of the IDWverse? Find out what Unicron is after this time? Or will it be a retreading of the details we already have, such as Ryall's departure and the special guests on comics series like Lost Light? Stay tuned as we bring you all the information from the show!


IDW Brings Big Exclusives And Debuts To WonderCon
Be One Of The First To Get Your Hands On Sonic The Hedgehog #1!


SAN DIEGO, CA, (March 19th, 2018) – IDW Publishing is returning to one of Southern California’s favorite comic conventions– the one and only WonderCon! Held at the Anaheim Convention Center from March 23rd to March 25th, attendees can stop by and see the IDW crew at booth #1109 all weekend. Kick off your convention season with a show full of creator signings, announcements, panels, giveaways, and so much more!

Join IDW in welcoming the long-anticipated arrival of the blue blur, Sonic The Hedgehog, at the show! Be one of the first to pick up a world premiere convention exclusive copy of Sonic #1 and get it signed by writer Ian Flynn, who will be signing throughout the show! Also available at the booth is a free, limited-edition preview of the highly anticipated League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Volume 4: The Tempest. Get your first look inside the exciting final installment by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill.

In addition to Sonic, IDW will be unveiling brand new convention variant covers to some of the most anticipated titles of the spring.


Sonic #1 – Cover by Tracy Yardley – $10
Ghostbusters: Crossing Over #1 – Photo cover – $10
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #250 – Cover by Netho Diaz – $10
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Cover Set – Covers by Elsa Charretier – $25
Clue TPB – Variant cover by Gabriel Rodriguez – $20
Star Trek: Mirror Broken TPB – Variant cover by J.K. Woodward – $25
Two new My Little Pony Pin Packs – $30 each – *Free print included with purchase of both


Also this year, for the first time ever, IDW will be revealing an on-site order system to fulfill all of your comic needs! Can’t find what you’re looking for at the booth? IDW is implementing a new process where you will have the option to order anything from the IDW warehouse then and there, with free domestic shipping straight to your door included. Ask an IDW staff member for more details.

If that's not enough, IDW will be debuting Mystery Packs containing rare variants, signed and sketched merchandise, and more unique items! These packs will be available as a FREE BONUS to all customers who spend over $100 at the IDW booth. These special packs will be given away on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

Below you'll find the complete signing schedule for the weekend, which includes comic creators, New York Times bestsellers, television writers and more!

Friday March 23rd

12:00 – 1:00 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Larry Hama
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
1:00 – 2:00 The X-Files, V-Wars – Jonathan Maberry
(*A New York Times Bestselling Author!)
2:00 – 3:00 My Little Pony – Tony Fleecs
2:00 – 3:00 Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert
3:00 – 4:00 The Wind In The Willows – David Petersen
4:00 – 5:00 Transformers – John Barber, Mairghread Scott
5:00 – 7:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Ian Flynn
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)

Saturday March 24th

10:00 – 11:00 Star Wars Adventures – Shannon Eric Denton
10:00 – 11:00 My Little Pony – Christina Rice
10:30 – 11:30 Sonic The Hedgehog – Ian Flynn
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
12:00 – 1:00 Star Trek: Mirror Broken – David Tipton, Scott Tipton, J.K. Woodward
(*Check out the show exclusive variant trade paperback!)
1:00 – 2:00 Star Trek: Discovery – Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson
(*Writer for the new television show!)
1:00 – 2:00 The X-Files, V-Wars – Jonathan Maberry
(*A New York Times Bestselling Author!)
2:00 – 3:00 M.A.S.K. – Brandon Easton
2:00 – 3:00 Transformers – John Barber, Mairghread Scott, Livio Ramondelli
3:00 – 4:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Ian Flynn
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
4:00 – 5:00 Love is Love – Marc Andreyko, Nyambi Nymabi, Amanda Deibert
6:00 – 7:00 Jem and the Holograms – Sina Grace, Nicole Goux

Sunday March 25th

11:00 – 12:00 Star Wars Adventures – Shannon Eric Denton
11:00 – 12:00 Powerpuff Girls – Jake Goldman, Haley Mancini
(*Writers and voice actors for the cartoon show!)
12:00 – 1:00 Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert
12:00 – 1:00 Stretch Armstrong – Kevin Burke, Chris “Doc” Wyatt”
(*Executive producers and writers for the new show!)
1:00 – 2:00 Frankenstein Alive, Alive! – Steve Niles, Kelley Jones, Liz Wrightson
2:00 – 3:00 Surfside Girls – Kim Dwinell
2:00 – 3:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Ian Flynn, Tyson Hesse
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
3:00 – 4:00 Love is Love – Marc Andreyko, Nyambi Nymabi, Amanda Deibert, Cat Staggs

Throughout the weekend, don’t forget to join IDW creators and editors alike in a series of enlightening and entertaining panels! Plus, don’t miss your chance to have your work looked at by an IDW editor!

FRIDAY

Jack Kirby’s Centennial Artwork Extravaganza, Friday, 3/23/18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Room: 209
The Jack Kirby Centennial celebration continues with this incredible presentation of the King’s original comic artwork. The standing-room-only panel had to turn away fans at both San Diego and New York — and is now in Anaheim for one final encore! Hosted by IDW President and Publisher Greg Goldstein, this special tribute will feature a multi-media display of more than 1,300 pages of Kirby’s original artwork—the largest showing ever—selected from the eight Jack Kirby Artist’s Edition books IDW has published, as well as additional not-yet-published pages that will be new to fans of the books. Everyone who attends will walk away with a special gift!

IDW Portfolio Review, Friday, 3/23/18, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Room: 206B
An IDW editor will review your artwork and offer advice on your portfolio.

Black Crown: The Ruling Class, Friday, 3/23/18, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Room: 213
Last October, IDW kicked off a new comics revolution with BLACK CROWN, editor Shelly Bond’s audacious creator-owned imprint. Join Bond and her coterie of star talent including Philip Bond (CUD: RICH AND STRANGE) and a special guest as they spill secrets and share amazing art at a panel that can only be called BLACK CROWN: THE RULING CLASS!

SATURDAY

IDW Publishing and Star Trek Comics: Keep on Trekkin’, Saturday, 3/24/18, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m., Room: 211
A panel focusing on all the great Star Trek comics coming out from IDW in 2018 and beyond! Special guests including Group Editor Sarah Gaydos, plus writers Mike Johnson, Kirsten Beyer (also a staff writer on the Star Trek Discovery show!), Scott Tipton, David Tipton, and Trek fan-favorite artist J.K. Woodward!

IDW: Transforming and Rolling Out, Saturday, 3/24/18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room: 208
It's a year for big changes and even better comics at IDW Publishing! Come hear all about it from the editorial team including David Hedgecock, Joe Hughes, David Marriotte and a cavalcade of creators to be named later. Expect the usual scintillating chat, major announcements and even some fun giveaways, too.



IDW BookBuzz Live: A Spotlight on New and Upcoming Titles, Saturday, 3/24/18, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Room: 213AB
Editors Justin Eisinger and Alonzo Simon bring their online BookBuzz show to WonderCon with a comprehensive look at standout titles from the IDW 2018 schedule.

IDW’s World Famous Artist’s Edition and Artist’s Select Panel - New and Improved, Saturday, 3/24/18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Room: 208
Join Director of Special Projects Scott Dunbier as he takes you upon a Magical Mystery Tour of all things related to great original art and classic comics. Come with questions, and he’ll have some great images to show you… and one or two nifty surprises to announce… and a very special guest star appearance!

SUNDAY

IDW’s Hey, Kids! (of All Ages) Comics Panel, Sunday, 3/25/18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room: 213AB
Join your friends at IDW Publishing for the IDW KID’S PANEL 2018! Join editors and talent to discuss all your favorite family-friendly comics, from Star Wars Adventures to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and beyond. Plus: KIDS! Learn from the experts on how you can become the next generation of comic book creators!

IDW Portfolio Review, Sunday, 3/25/18, 1:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Room: 206B
An IDW editor will review your artwork and offer advice on your portfolio.

The Official Sonic the Hedgehog/IDW Town Hall!, Sunday, 3/25/18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 300B
A townhall style panel focusing on the four Sonic The Hedgehog books IDW is publishing in April 2018. Special guests include Editor Joe Hughes, Associate Editor David Mariotte, writer Ian Flynn, and artist Tyson Hesse!

Marvel and IDW Artist Nick Roche to Attend TFNation 2018

Transformers News: Marvel and IDW Artist Nick Roche to Attend TFNation 2018
Date: Friday, January 26th 2018 1:15pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Event News, People News
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Yet another update just in time for the weekend, from the folks at TFNation - the UK's biggest Transformers fan convention, taking place for the third year this summer in Birmingham - and it's another name from the comics: Nick Roche!

Currently busy on Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, you can read more about the Transformers fan that ran off to non-robot things (but will still do covers) below. And make sure to book your tickets once they go on sale on February 3rd!

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One of the returning guests to TFNation 2018 is currently only involved in Transformers by the series of variant covers for ongoing IDW Publishing comics series Transformers: Lost Light, but Nick Roche still holds a dear place in the fandom since his noteworthy debut on Spotlight: Shockwave (as artist) and Spotlight: Kup (as artist and writer).

Another of the original Transmasters UK fan community members, during the era of early Marvel comics, Roche has collaborated with writer James Roberts (also attending the TFNation) on fan-favourite Last Stand of the Wreckers, and took it solo, with Josh Burcham on colours, on its moving sequel - Sins of the Wreckers.

Since then, Roche has been seen mostly outside of the printed realm of Transformers comics, working as co-creator and artist on one-shots Monster Motors and Monster Motors: The Curse of Minivan Helsing (with Brian Lynch), and interior artist on Marvel’s Revolutionary War, Revolutionary War: Death’s Head II, New Warriors, and most recently Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (with Jody Houser). He also regularly contributes cover art to Marvel and IDW comics, including the likes of Clue, Deadpool vs The Punisher, Doctor Who, Robotech, TMNT, and more.

Nick Roche will be attending all weekend, and offering autographs and sketches to attendees – though please check in advance for availability for personalised artwork. You can find out more about his pre-order list at his blog (https://nickroche.blogspot.co.uk/) closer to TFNation 2018.

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Victory Hill Transformers Autobots Alliance Experience Updates: Cullen, Welker, Adler, Score

Transformers News: Victory Hill Transformers Autobots Alliance Experience Updates: Cullen, Welker, Adler, Score
Date: Tuesday, October 3rd 2017 4:56am CDT
Category: Event News
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We have some further news on the Transformers Autobots Alliance Experience from Hasbro and Victory Hill, on which we have reported in the past (see here), courtesy of Flickering Myth and the YouTube channel YOUR SHORTNESS. In brief, the show is still very much going on ahead, featuring the talents of Peter Cullen, Frank Welker and Chris Adler - and has enlisted composer Ram Khatabakhsh for the show's score. Check out below some clips from behind the scenes!



Composer Ram Khatabakhsh has just wrapped the score for the new Transformers Autobots Alliance Experience set to be revealed in China later this year, in advance of its Asian and U.S tour.

Ram, who originally hails from Great Britain, scored the music for the new revolutionary exhibit at his Burbank studios in California, ahead of conducting a live 60-piece orchestra, to give audiences the full cinematic and high definition sound as they immerse themselves into the world of the Autobots, and their ongoing battle to protect Earth against the evil Decepticons.





Seibertron.com interviews Hasbro's Transformers Brand Team at #HASCON 2017

Transformers News: Seibertron.com interviews Hasbro's Transformers Brand Team at #HASCON 2017
Date: Thursday, September 14th 2017 2:40pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Event News, Interviews
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Seibertron.com was able to speak with Ben Montano (Head of the Transformers Brand) and John Warden (Transformers Design Manager) from Hasbro's Transformers brand team at HASCON. Below is a transcript of the interview. The interview was done by our very own Megatronus and it includes Hasbro staff using "CHUG" as an actual term and them speaking of Machinima as a source of inspiration for their continued stories within the brand, among other neat tidbits. A video of this same interview can be found below for the full experiences and line dissection, enjoy!



Megatronus: A few years ago you guys released news of a design bible, or the brand bible I should say, that kind of guides the entire Transformers Universe. And I know you guys have a very long road map, so can you tell us about any changes that have been made in this brand bible recently or any other content in that repository that you are thinking of using for the road map 3 to 5 years out?

Ben: There's things, there's characters designs, there's stories, continuity that we have mapped out in this bible, but it is an ever living document. There are certain constants that will be there; like certain characters, what they stand for and their roles they play as they get introduced into content. But 100%, as we look into the Bumblebee film, there's new additions to that, and twists to that, that will have a ripple effect on the brand and we are fortunate enough to be part of those and those ripples in our continuity. Some of the fun is we give creative license to Machinima and the great writers there and on the new and upcoming Cyberverse series that we want to bring freshness to the story so we want to bring freshness to the story so we create the canon but the canon flexes and constricts when it's needed but the constants are there and John is one of the stewards as we go forward.

John: Yah, trying to align the continuity as much as we can in a natural feeling way has always been a challenge on Transformers going way back even before my tenure on the brand. It's kind of a rolling stone and as new toys come out and as the spotlight shifts, we adjust accordingly. And honestly, the brand does too as it's affected by pop-culture and things in the world.

Ben: And the fans are helping us write this book too, like with the fan polls.

Megatronus: When can we expect the next fan vote and can we expect anything to happen with the runner-ups to those fan-votes like Omega Supreme, Scorponok, Deathsaurus, etc?

John: Oh, absolutely. I mean, as you guys have witnessed with a lot of the previous fan-votes, I think it's an opportunity for us to kind of just get a consensus from the fan community. Honestly, it's too early at this time to speak in any kind of definites, but we reach out to the fan community, it's a great opportunity to gauge the excitement level. Also kind of test out, you know, is Beast Wars becoming more popular? Like when we put Deathsaurus and Star Saber in a fan-poll, for example, it was actually an opportunity for us to understand the depth of exposure that people had to the Japanese Headmaster series. Like, is that too deep or as it turns out a lot of people know about Deathsaurus and are asking about it. So a lot of times I say "stay tuned", but in this case really we've got some things on the horizon that will make fans happy.

Megatronus: So you're saying we can definitely expect another one in the future sometime soon?

John: Yah, I think we can safely say that.

Ben: For sure. When? To be seen. But yah.

John: Can't say which one or ones.

Megatronus: We can't probe too deeply here, we can just give crumbs and hope for more. After you exhaust the nostalgic G1 type gimmicks, I mean we're getting to Pretenders even, how do you see the brand moving forward? Do you think that we will be looking at brand new concepts and new characters, adding them to the fold in the vein of Windblade, or do you think that you might integrate other Transformers continuities like Unicron Trilogy, Animated or RID, into the Generations line?

Ben: Can we say all of the above?

John: No absolutely, all of the above. And, you know, one of the things is too if you think of the CHUG characters and things like that, its possible to go back and do figures of again and again and again. Once you get removed from Combiner Wars, you could hypothetically do Combiners again in a couple of years. It's about how do you bring that innovation and freshness back while not corrupting the original intent or awesomeness of the character in the first place. I think we've really tried our best to take the essence of the what made the characters cool in the first place and add detail, add articulation, and take the spirit of somebody like Skullcruncher or Highbrow, and do the ultimate version of it. I think as we look to the future, there's a lot more that we haven't even thought about, a lot of awesome anniversaries on the horizon and things like that, so I think fans can rest assure that even though the Prime Wars Trilogy is coming to an end, there's lots of awesome stuff on the horizon.

Megatronus: That's good to hear. Speaking of Prime Wars and Power of the Primes, you mentioned Combiners, can you tell us what inspired you guys to come back to the Combiners concept after Titans Return?

John: Honestly, it's you guys, it's fans. It's coming to events like this, we talk to fans, we listen, we read online, and we just have to kind of always be cognizant of what people are talking about and thinking about. We heard loud and clear that fans wanted the Dinobots, and we wanted to take it to the next level and make it a Combiner. We've heard loud and clear that fans want Terrorcons and things like that and there's lots of things that we're listening to and even Pretenders, we heard, Pretends are on the horizon. There's things out there that fans want. We're always listening and kind of being aware of it, and what the future holds we can't really say but know that there's always excitement to kind of bring back things so if fans of Titans Return are like "Oh man, I didn't get my Apeface or somebody that I really wanted" don't feel like it's the end-all-be-all at the end because as stewards of the toy franchise we are able to weave these things in where they make sense.

Megatronus: So I know there are a couple of people very high up at Seibertron.com that are quite obsessed with Pretenders, so I'm glad to see that some of them are here.

John: Oh, really? [Laughs]

Megatronus: In Power of the Primes, you have both combiners and Titan Masters present so those are both very independent stand-alone concepts. So what kind of play patterns are you looking to inspire by having them included in a single line?

John: [Laughs] Well, Ben and I, early on, when we were talking about this thing, it's kind of like the last act at a really awesome rock-and-roll show so you've got like the first band comes on stage they do an awesome job and the second band, maybe a different music style ...

Ben: Maybe acoustic.

John: Yah, and then in that final act, it's both of those guys with an encore, they come on stage together. In Power of the Primes, we've got Primes Masters which are the physical embodiment of the Power of the Primes, some of them deceased, some of them missing in action, but it's the power and essence that they carry. So in a sense, those guys still fit backwards compatible with Titans Return. We also wanted to bring to life all of those great things or tidbits with Combiners. There's lots of cool things that we can still do, that we can still explore, so if you combine those two things together, I think it's a great final act and it's a great final act in our rock show which is the Prime Wars Trilogy.

Ben: Right, I think a lot of what inspired and motivated us too, to be honest with you, was Machinima and their writers there in the storytelling too, when we really started Combiner Wars, it was totally rooted in G1 and G2 kind of lore, it was character first. But as we progressed with this toy line and the stories, we started to introduce new spins, new twists, bring new characters together and stories that hadn't been told and a lot of it for us was "Hey, wait a second, we didn't see this character and that character back in the 80s but there's a story that wasn't told" so we're gonna show that to them in Titans Return or the Power of the Primes series with Machinima. And that for us, it was a creative license and we can do something that didn't happen exactly as it did in 84 through 87. We have a new story universe, we have a new fan community that are going to be engaged in this new idea. So I think that part of it, I don't want to say that the shackles are off, but if we did we looked at it and said we're creating new continuity and extension of continuity. Let's have some fun with it and not be as precious with exactly what may have been celebrated back in the 80s. So that was kind of the fun we had.

John: Absolutely.

Ben: So having writers in the new series expanded our minds and hopefully will blow yours.

John: And honestly, the same can be said with our great partners at Space Ape and all of our other aligned partners across the franchise. And I'll be speaking to this at the Prime Wars Trilogy panel on Sunday. We actually feed off each other when you think about all of the different stories that are happening at the games and the animation and it gives us, like Ben said, a license to try awesome new stuff.

Megatronus: That's great! I am very excited for Power of the Primes. It sounds like you are really excited about Power of the Primes as a highlights reel of kind of the last couple of years, which is awesome to think about in that way, so we've seen two Autobots leaders. Are we gonna see some Decepticon leaders soon in the Powers of the Primes line?

John: Uh ... hmm ... [Rubs chin] Leader class right? unfortunately I can't comment at this time, I don't want to break any hearts or anything.

Megatronus: So, that's fine, we'll ask about a different product. Since we are at HASCON, what's the potential for future crossover products? Because we are in the Transformers booth right now, Marvel's over there, Star Wars is just a skip away, and there's a huge Nerf play center over there. Do you see a lot of potential future crossover products like a new Transformers Nerf gun, a Transformers My Little Pony, something like that?

Ben: We are always looking at that and the Comic-Con Revolution is one step in that direction. There is a really awesome Rubik's Cube mash up we just did which is super cool which I have not ...

Megatronus: Rubik's Cube!?

Ben: Yah, it's like an 8 piece Optimus' head, and I have not yet solved it. It's absolutely insane. So, that one might be obscure, but that's kind of the fun we're having. As long as it's brand right, brand relevant, then we're open to those types of plays. But I would say we have a lot of great stories that we're telling on our own right now, so we'll be pumping out a lot of toys to support those.

Megatronus: That sounds great. Well, I think I have one last question. One of the big reveals of recent days has been Predaking, Titan Class, so ...

John: Sort of. I'm not sure what was that silhouette? I have no idea what that was.

Ben: Well, there was a really cool silhouette.

Megatronus: I've seen some interesting art that would indicate that there might be a large Predaking on the way.

Seibertron: You meant that's not Elita-One?

Ben: It could have been a winged Optimus Prime.

John: Yah, I think it's Winged Optimus Prime.

Megatronus: So that's all we're going to say about that. For now. Okay, so I'll let you guys off the hook. Well, I really appreciate you guys talking to us over at Seibertron.com. We're big fans of the work you do, we look forward to seeing more at the panels this weekend. And HASCON has been amazing!

John: Thank you. I can say one thing about that crazy silhouette. It's big. It's bad. And it's the most awesome thing Hasui and I have worked on since Devastator.

Megatronus: So, since Devastator, so ... so that silhouette is Titan Class, no?

John: No, I can't say that. I'm just saying he's big, he's bad, and uh ...

Ben: Except for those who made it to the Villains panel, any Villain is big and bad, right, especially in the Transformers universe.

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John: Honestly, it's been an honor to have a chance to meet you guys, to talk to you again, and honestly I hope you have fun here at HASCON. We're having a lot of fun. It's crazy!

Ben: Yah, we're psyched and we've seen you guys and a lot of your fans and a lot of past events, whether it's Botcon, and this is special for us, a chance to share this. What I think is really great is that we're having a lot of fun in this conversation and that we can joke about things and what excites me the most is that we can talk about or not talk about things in the future. The fact that we're able to do that is because you guys share the love for our brand, what we're doing, and people keep asking for more. So we want to do this at the next convention and the next HASCON, and so the more everyone can support our brand and property and have fun like this the more we can share in news.

Megatronus: That's amazing. You know. the last BotCon was my first BotCon. So I got to go to the last BotCon, which was great, it was a cool honor to be there. It's an even more interesting journey to see how that's transitioned to this HASCON.

Seibertron: [directed at Hasbro] Are you accidentally inadvertently confirming a HASCON 2018?

Ben: No, I think, like I said, there's a lot of conventions we'll be part of. You'll see us at New York, hopefully I'll be able to drag this fine gentleman there as well.

Megatronus: Coming to my home turf!

John: It's just a train ride away!

Ben: Plenty of conventions to get to hang with you guys at.

Megatronus: We're very much looking forward to it.

John: Awesome.

Megatronus: Thanks so much guys, really appreciate it.

John: Thanks a lot.

Megatronus: John, Ben [shakes hands] Be good, enjoy the rest of HASCON!

John: Same to you.

Megatronus: See you at the panels! Thanks guys! Thanks everyone at Seibertron.com. We'll catch you later!

IDW Heads to Rhode Island for #HASCON 2017

Transformers News: IDW Heads to Rhode Island for #HASCON 2017
Date: Thursday, September 7th 2017 2:56am CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Event News, Press Releases
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We've received the official communication from IDW Publishing regarding their presence at this weekend's HASCON, their guests and events taking place during Hasbro's first venture into this sort of thing. First Strike, Revolution, GI Joe, Transformers and more await in the form of panels, talks, and creators present - check out more info below!

IDW Heads To Rhode Island For HASCON
The Inaugural Convention Kicks Off September 8th with IDW Panels, Exclusives, Special Guests, and more!


San Diego, CA (September 6, 2017) – IDW is joining longtime partner HASBRO for their debut convention in Providence, Rhode Island – HASCON! Featuring unique brand-based experiences, celebrity appearances, and premiere paneling, HASCON is set to be a fun-filled convention for the whole family. Taking over both the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Dunkin’ Donuts Center from September 8th – September 10th, fans will be treated to a convention unlike any other!

Find the IDW booth stocked with comics, graphic novels, enamel pins, lithographs, and more, all weekend long at booth L104! Those that weren’t able to secure one of the highly-sought after Tom Whalen prints at SDCC will have another chance at HASCON, as ROM, G.I. Joe, Optimus Prime, and Megatron will all be available as a gift with purchase at the IDW booth. Be sure to get yours while supplies last.

IDW will also be offering several HASCON exclusives, at $10 each, that can ONLY be found at the IDW booth, including:
First Strike #1, A Hasbro Comic Book Event, with a new cover by Sara Pitre-Durocher
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 reprint, with a B&W cover by Neal Adams
My Little Pony: The Movie Prequel TP with a special cover by Tony Fleecs
IDW will also be bringing remaining 2017 convention variants for Clue, Jem and the Holograms, My Little Pony, ROM, and Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, to HASCON for their original price.

Talent from across the IDW line will be on hand to sign throughout the weekend including Marcelo Matere (Transformers), Brenda Hickey (My Little Pony), Aubrey Sitterson (G.I. Joe), Chris Ryall (ROM), Chris Mowry (Transformers), and more!

Throughout the weekend creators will be revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and tips about what it takes to bring some of the most beloved brands to life on the page in exciting and enlightening panels:

IDW Transformers Panel
Friday, September 8th | 12:30p.m. | HASCON Main Stage
Have you ever wanted to know how a comic book comes to life? Hear from the artists and writers that create the Transformers comics. Learn how story ideas are developed and brought to life by the amazing team of writers and artists at IDW.

From Unicron to Megatron - Explore the Villains of Transformers
Friday, September 8th | 2:30p.m. | HASCON Main Stage
It feels good to be bad. Dive into the history of some of the most evil bots in the Transformers universe. Hosted by the Transformers brand team.

G.I. Joe Legends Dinner
Friday, September 8th | 6:30p.m. | Providence Renaissance Hotel
Join co-emcees and G.I. Joe authors Derryl DePriest and Dan Klingensmith for an intimate and entertaining evening event featuring one of the greatest gatherings of G.I. Joe Legends ever assembled! As we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the launch of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line, enjoy a sit-down dinner, meet and mingle with Legends and listen to them discuss their experiences on G.I. Joe. All attendees will receive an event-exclusive G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Lithograph Set featuring paintings from the 1980’s line.

Tickets available here: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/inde ... tid=236825

My Little Pony Mane Event Dinner
Friday, September 8th | 6:30p.m. | Omni Hotel
Enter the world of Equestria for an unforgettable evening of entertainment! Join us for special guest appearances, a sit-down dinner and a first look at select 2018 My Little Pony toys. Head Storyteller, Meghan McCarthy will introduce a sneak preview of scenes from the upcoming My Little Pony: The Movie! Plus, enter a raffle for a chance to win My Little Pony merchandise. Each VIP attendee will receive a Super Fan My Little Pony gift bag including pre-signed autographs from multiple members of the Mane 6, Special Comic reprints for HASCON, a VIP event exclusive pin set and more.

Tickets available here: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/inde ... tid=236825

IDW Revolution Panel
Saturday, September 9th | 11:00 a.m. | Discovery Family Stage
IDW and Hasbro have been making great comics together for over a decade now! How’d it all get started? Where’s it going next? IDW CCO Chris Ryall and guests to be named will share stories of comics past and Visions of comics future!

IDW Transformers Panel
Saturday, September 9th | 1:00p.m. | HASCON Main Stage
Have you ever wanted to know how a comic book comes to life? Hear from the artists and writers that create the Transformers comics. Learn how story ideas are developed and brought to life by the amazing team of writers and artists at IDW.

IDW MLP Panel: Comics are Magic
Sunday, September 10th | 12:00p.m. | Discovery Family Stage
IDW has been publishing My Little Pony comics since 2012, and recently passed the major milestone of Issue #50. Come meet some of the creative team behind these beloved comics, and learn first-hand what goes into creating original stories about your favorite Pony friends. Bobby Curnow, My Little Pony series editor at IDW, and lead artist Andy Price, have been working on the comics since the very first issue. And Brenda Hickey, who is currently drawing the new My Little Pony: Legends of Magic series, joined the team not long after in 2013. Join us for behind the scenes stories of how My Little Pony comics come to life!

Tickets and information for the convention are available at: https://hascon.hasbro.com/

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