Yet More Products from UK Toy Fair - Angry Birds Transformers
Thursday, January 30th, 2014 2:20PM CST
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Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 30th, 2014 @ 2:37pm CST
Posted by gothsaurus on January 30th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 30th, 2014 @ 2:44pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:I wonder if these will be G1 based... or movie tie-ins.
Could be either or. I've seen Star Wars Angry Birds, so I kinda know what to expect here: Big Red as Optimus Prime and the King of Pigs as Megatron.
Posted by gothsaurus on January 30th, 2014 @ 3:05pm CST
Posted by gothsaurus on January 30th, 2014 @ 3:05pm CST
Posted by Burn on January 30th, 2014 @ 3:07pm CST
So I have a lot of faith in them doing Transformers justice. Can't wait for them!
Posted by GuyIncognito on January 30th, 2014 @ 3:37pm CST
"Hasbro is destroying themselves by making all this stupid crap that nobody wants. It's a waste of precious, precious plastic and will ruin the entire franchise. Remember the 80s, when Hasbro ONLY made high-quality figures for collectors and there was no cheap licensed merch?"
"These are for stupid babies. My 2-year-old nephew even thinks these are too simple for him. These toys aren't even helping kids learn calculus or anything!"
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 30th, 2014 @ 3:45pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:Get ready for the usual complaints:
"Hasbro is destroying themselves by making all this stupid crap that nobody wants. It's a waste of precious, precious plastic and will ruin the entire franchise. Remember the 80s, when Hasbro ONLY made high-quality figures for collectors and there was no cheap licensed merch?"
"These are for stupid babies. My 2-year-old nephew even thinks these are too simple for him. These toys aren't even helping kids learn calculus or anything!"
*gets the shot glasses and some booze*
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on January 30th, 2014 @ 3:50pm CST
Posted by Rated X on January 30th, 2014 @ 4:56pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:01pm CST
Posted by Dead Metal on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:02pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:GuyIncognito wrote:Get ready for the usual complaints:
"Hasbro is destroying themselves by making all this stupid crap that nobody wants. It's a waste of precious, precious plastic and will ruin the entire franchise. Remember the 80s, when Hasbro ONLY made high-quality figures for collectors and there was no cheap licensed merch?"
"These are for stupid babies. My 2-year-old nephew even thinks these are too simple for him. These toys aren't even helping kids learn calculus or anything!"
*gets the shot glasses and some booze*
You want to die of alcohol poisoning don't you?
Eh, I'll wait and see, I enjoy Angry Birds and I like Transformers, so I'll stay optimistic.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:13pm CST
Dead Metal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:GuyIncognito wrote:Get ready for the usual complaints:
"Hasbro is destroying themselves by making all this stupid crap that nobody wants. It's a waste of precious, precious plastic and will ruin the entire franchise. Remember the 80s, when Hasbro ONLY made high-quality figures for collectors and there was no cheap licensed merch?"
"These are for stupid babies. My 2-year-old nephew even thinks these are too simple for him. These toys aren't even helping kids learn calculus or anything!"
*gets the shot glasses and some booze*
You want to die of alcohol poisoning don't you?
Nope, they're for you guys, as I can't have alcohol. Meds you know?
Posted by SG Roadbuster on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:19pm CST
Posted by Va'al on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:27pm CST
It is highly unlikely that any toy news before the New York Toy Fair (16-19 February) will be about the main lines of toys for 2014/15. Hasbro is like that, they keep all their stuff secret until big US events.
I know, it's a big tease, but that's how it is!
Posted by El Duque on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:52pm CST
Va'al wrote:Let me try saying this again:
It is highly unlikely that any toy news before the New York Toy Fair (16-19 February) will be about the main lines of toys for 2014/15. Hasbro is like that, they keep all their stuff secret until big US events.
I know, it's a big tease, but that's how it is!
Yep, the International Toy Fair in New York next month is where they will roll out the big guns for 2014. Followed by more reveals at BotCon, SDCC 2014, and NYCC 2014. Just be patient it's just two weeks away!
Posted by Dead Metal on January 30th, 2014 @ 6:11pm CST
El Duque wrote:Va'al wrote:Let me try saying this again:
It is highly unlikely that any toy news before the New York Toy Fair (16-19 February) will be about the main lines of toys for 2014/15. Hasbro is like that, they keep all their stuff secret until big US events.
I know, it's a big tease, but that's how it is!
Yep, the International Toy Fair in New York next month is where they will roll out the big guns for 2014. Followed by more reveals at BotCon, SDCC 2014, and NYCC 2014. Just be patient it's just two weeks away!
And the biggest event for this stuff will be SDCC, BotCon gets to see a lot of stuff first, but SDCC is where the general public will get to see them, plus more on top.
So be patient, you'll have to wait till SDCC to get to see the really good stuff.
Posted by Va'al on January 30th, 2014 @ 6:22pm CST
Dead Metal wrote:El Duque wrote:Va'al wrote:Let me try saying this again:
It is highly unlikely that any toy news before the New York Toy Fair (16-19 February) will be about the main lines of toys for 2014/15. Hasbro is like that, they keep all their stuff secret until big US events.
I know, it's a big tease, but that's how it is!
Yep, the International Toy Fair in New York next month is where they will roll out the big guns for 2014. Followed by more reveals at BotCon, SDCC 2014, and NYCC 2014. Just be patient it's just two weeks away!
And the biggest event for this stuff will be SDCC, BotCon gets to see a lot of stuff first, but SDCC is where the general public will get to see them, plus more on top.
So be patient, you'll have to wait till SDCC to get to see the really good stuff.
Actually, I wonder about that. The film will be coming out almost a month before the con - so most film releases might be shown in New York and at BotCon. Especially as the latter ends three days before the film is released in some countries, and four before it shows in the US.
Posted by ZackRoyer on January 30th, 2014 @ 7:16pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:Get ready for the usual complaints:
"Hasbro is destroying themselves by making all this stupid crap that nobody wants. It's a waste of precious, precious plastic and will ruin the entire franchise. Remember the 80s, when Hasbro ONLY made high-quality figures for collectors and there was no cheap licensed merch?"
"These are for stupid babies. My 2-year-old nephew even thinks these are too simple for him. These toys aren't even helping kids learn calculus or anything!"
Oh look, people complaining about people complaints.
"Geez, people complaining in comments are so boring. Look at me, I'm complaining about complains, i'm so cool".
"Toys must be simple because 12 years old can't tie their own shoes. Why kids today don't know how to spell properly? Geez why people like justin bieber?. Why my son is so stupid? Where I got it wrong? It must be junk food."
I <3 you GuyIncognito! Please complain about me complaining your complaints about complainers so I can complain about it too.
Plus: Plastic is derivated from petrol, wich I think is really precious, as USA "democratizes" every country that has it.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on January 30th, 2014 @ 8:46pm CST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAYKtRc686g
Posted by Sabrblade on January 30th, 2014 @ 8:56pm CST
Unlicensed Chinese toys.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Umm, it's been done. Angry Birds Transformers video review!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAYKtRc686g
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 30th, 2014 @ 8:58pm CST
...my first thought is actually of one advantage TF has over Star Wars here: dozens of characters who actually turn into birds, and at least three pigs. In other words, this has the potential to sorta' make more sense if they stray beyond the big names.
PLEASE at least include Snarler; his main character trait is selfishness IIRC, so he actually would steal eggs if he saw a point to it. And if they just ignored factions and threw in Randy, he could crumble from GPS when you hit him!
Posted by AutoBorst on January 31st, 2014 @ 9:22am CST
Posted by GuyIncognito on January 31st, 2014 @ 11:25am CST
AutoBorst wrote:Goddammit Hasbro, stop with the Angry Birds cross over garbage already. It's bad enough you mate everything else with your Mr. Potato Head, this is ten times lower. Have some goddamn dignity and respect for your licenses.
What do dignity and respect have to do with it? These are children's toys, not war memorials.
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 6:22am CST
UPDATE: Fellow Seibertronian Dead Metal has translated the German descriptions into English, copied below.
Inside cover:
The mega blockbuster of 2014’s summer – director Michael Bay reinvents the saga with even more characters and action!
In theatres 17 July 2014
Mega products – Transformers just like in the theatre!
# Transformable in 5 or less steps!
# Magical transformations in less than 1 second!
# For action just like in the movie!
Product page 1:
Transformers Legion Heroes (Movie characters)
8 piece assortment
The stars from the world of Transformers in the handy Legion size class. The collectable and playable figures feature fast transformation with just 5 steps!
Note: Legion (old Legends) scale
Transformers Movie 4 One-Step-Magic
12 piece assortment
These action figures transform just like the heroes from the Transformers theatre movie in just one step. Assortment features numerous characters from the blockbuster movie.
Note: 178 mm high, 17.8 cm about Voyager sized
Page 2:
Transformers 4 Sparkers
8 piece assortment
The ultimate Transformers figure with light effects for the Transformers battle just like in the movie. Once wound up the Sparker races into the duel.
Note: these are 203 mm high, that’s 20.3 cm so large Voyager scale
Transformers Movie 4 Deluxe Attackers
8 piece assortment
Action figures directly from the theatre screen. The Deluxe Attackers transform with just 5 steps into a Transformer with “Power Attack” feature. The assortment contains numerous characters from the blockbuster.
Note: 165 mm high, 16,5 sound like these are the new Deluxe scale, or at least similar to that scale
Page 3:
Transformers Movie 4 Flip & Smash
3 piece assortment
The over 20 cm tall action figure transforms using the innovative Flip-Transformation. For instance by holding it at its arms, let it rotate, and the transformation is complete. For Transformers action just like in the movie.
Transformers Movie 4 Mega Flip Bumblebee
3 piece assortment
The star of the theatre blockbuster as an over 25cm tall and imposing action figure. Bumblebee transforms himself with just one step from robot to the yellow sport’s car just like in the movie.
Note: unlike the previous assortments, which are all slated for July 2014, this is slated for September 2014, from the dimensions this seems to be 30.5 cm tall
Page 4:
Transformers Movie 4 Mega Hero
Assortment number cut off
With over 50 cm this is the giant of the Transformers action figures. With one simple action it transforms into a robot with cool light and sound effects. Includes an Optimus Prime figure (non-transformable).
Note: 533 mm/ 53.3 cm high, batteries required
Transformers Battle Masters 2pack
3 or 5 piece assortment (the number is partially cut off and could be either of those)
Play set with 2 duel action figures for the Transformers boxing match. Two triggers in the grip activate the punching movements for the robots’ arms. Winner is the one who hits the opponent’s head. Can also be played digitally via Battle app.
Note: 400 mm/ 40 cm tall
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:08am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:08am CST
njb902 wrote:So was the knife included?
Cutting edge of marketing, I'll have you know.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:30am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 1st, 2014 @ 7:53am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:11am CST
Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.
Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:14am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:21am CST
njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
That's why we have Dead Metal!
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 1st, 2014 @ 8:54am CST
Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Well then... as one of the more outspoken critics AGAINST this new movie and the associated products that come with it, it will be my pleasure to mess with your heads and say (and this is in all honesty, no joke) that there are actually a few things from that catalog that I would consider getting. That Prime with the trailer that doubles as a display case being foremost among them.
I'm still not a fan of them over-simplifying the transformation process on this line. That's going to make the articulation and overall aesthetic of the figures suffer but I understand that most of the children out there wont care either way about such things so I'm not going to make a fuss over it. Let the kiddies have their fun with it while us "old school" collectors complain about not getting what we want out of the Generations line.
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 9:06am CST
What a lot of us are growing tired of is the endless whining topped off with insults towards kids, parents, adults and a skewed sense of nostalgia and lack of perspective.
It's fine to complain (I've mostly stopped collecting new toys myself, and decided to look backwards instead), but please be respectful of other users, collectors and people who might enjoy these products.
Posted by noctorro on February 1st, 2014 @ 9:58am CST
njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
Can you read anyhing besides english?
Posted by noctorro on February 1st, 2014 @ 10:00am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on February 1st, 2014 @ 10:34am CST
Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.
Ah OK, yea you're right, all we got was descriptions. At least we now know what to expect.
Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Me too!
njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
That's why I translated it check out the news post again and shows the translation before the pictures.
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 10:38am CST
Dead Metal wrote:Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:I would say, this is actually the first official reveal of the main line. Yep, not very collector friendly. But cool for the kids and play time.
But they're not *showing* us anything. That's what I meant.
Ah OK, yea you're right, all we got was descriptions. At least we now know what to expect.Sabrblade wrote:Got my popcorn ready for the wave of displeased reactions this non-collector-centric news will bring surely bring:
Pass some over, will you?
Me too!njb902 wrote:I just wish I could read German.
That's why I translated it check out the news post again and shows the translation before the pictures.
Ah, nice!
Posted by Janus Prime on February 1st, 2014 @ 11:45am CST
To me that´s awesome.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 2:16pm CST
I'm really hoping the new show coming will give us a decent 'normal' main line though. Quality and reduced plastic aside, most of Prid was a solid line of normal TF figures. Simplification isn't the problem. Animated had simple designs and toys, as did Beast wars and Unicron trilogy, and where it all started, the new mold G2 figures back in the 90's. They were fun TOYS without sacrificing anything. The movie designs are not simple friendly, so I guess 'gimmick' toys makes more sense. The new Leader Optimus doesn't seem right because it's a cheat shellformer because a complicated design is being shoe-horned into a simple toy. (I know, kids won't notice or care, fair play) It's simplicity isn't the problem by itself. No doubt any mainline AOE figs will be the same.
I say this, not because I have a sense of entitlement as an 'adult collector' (god knows the current generations figures and MP's have been more than enough) but because I want Transformers to be toys kids (and big kids) can enjoy, but still be what Transformers are/ were. I also kinda hate the distinction, or rather the need for it. Not to repeat myself but ANIMATED! If animated could do it then I'm sure hasbro could still do it now, is all I am saying. (again, I see why movie marketing is different and it naturally spawns this kind of merchandise)
Yeah, Rescue bots, bot shots and what we have on this list are the kid friendly end, yes MP's and (some) Generations are the adult friendly end, both are valid and needed but I guess I don't want to lose the middle ground. Generations Trailbreaker and Hoist are easy to do (accept the need to peg the arms together under the hood...yikes that gets annoying) are they really the kind of toys that would alienate kids and need to be labeled 'collector friendly'? Somehow it all seems to have gotten a bit out of hand. That's how it feels to me. A bit over hyped. On both ends.
I doubt I will have much interest in AoE product anyway, so I'm not 'moaning' because I will miss out. I didn't buy many from DOTM (Just the 3 leaders). I'll see the movie, enjoy it for what it is. If a good Grimlock toy surfaces I may not resist.
Hopefully this isn't read as movie hate or 'collector entitlement'. I come in peace, I really do.
However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Posted by jos3m on February 1st, 2014 @ 2:29pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:01pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
Posted by hinomars19 on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:32pm CST
Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
Haha, true, true. Though sadly I'm not lucky enough to be in such a place that that matters at the moment. Still, this is another area where kids shouldn't have all the fun; there must be husband and wife TF fan teams out there, surely?
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:33pm CST
Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
I still have a single bed... wait... thats not a good thing
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST
hinomars19 wrote:Va'al wrote:hinomars19 wrote:However that bed spread...looks suspiciously classy enough to have on a 33 year old's bed and not seem too nerdy...
Shame it's a single, though.
Haha, true, true. Though sadly I'm not lucky enough to be in such a place that that matters at the moment. Still, this is another area where kids shouldn't have all the fun; there must be husband and wife TF fan teams out there, surely?
Hey, my partner lives in Amsterdam at the moment, and we've been in a medium/long-distance relationship for two out of three years now - I still use a double bed!
But yeah, I have noticed that most novelty bedsheets are targeted at kids, and therefore single sets. WHAT ABOUT THE ADULT FANS? RUINED 5EVA!!11!!11!
Posted by Burn on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:40pm CST
'cause my arse is fat.
Posted by AnnaChristine on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:42pm CST
Burn wrote:I have a double bed.
'cause my arse is fat.
Buy the single bedsheet twice, then remove the stitches and then resew back into a double!
Everyones a winner!
Or a loser...
Posted by Burn on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:46pm CST
... wanna do me a favour?
Posted by njb902 on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:49pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 1st, 2014 @ 3:54pm CST
njb902 wrote:My wife and I bought a king size bed last year. Why does Hasbro have to discriminate against those with the largest Happy fun time places
I know, it's like we don't even matter to them. Stoopid kids.