Hasbro Showcases Top Entertainment Properties at San Diego Comic-Con

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PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Business Wire) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) returnsto San Diego Comic-Con in 2008 with its iconic properties that haveentertained fans of all ages for decades. Hasbro's expansiveportfolio of brands that have become part of the fabric of theglobal pop-culture such as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONYand its licensed toy lines based on characters from the MARVEL andSTAR WARS universes, will be on display in the Hasbro booth (#3213)for four days of pure "fan-dimonium."
Following are the highlights of Hasbro's Comic-Con showcase:
G.I. JOE
G.I. JOE, the original action figure, has delivered classicadventure and memorable characters to generations of kids andcollectors for nearly 45 years. With the introduction of the G.I.JOE VS. COBRA saga more than 25 years ago, millions of fans metcharacters such as DUKE, SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW and COBRACOMMANDER through toys, comics and animation. Next summer, thecompelling G.I. JOE VS. COBRA storyline comes to life on the bigscreen with the debut of a live action movie from ParamountPictures and Hasbro on August 7, 2009.
MARVEL
It's been an exciting year in the Marvel Universe with MarvelStudio's blockbuster movies, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, aswell as The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series which iscurrently airing. As the master toy licensee for Marvel'sincredible library of Super Hero properties, Hasbro is thrilled todisplay its highly anticipated toys and action figures for 2008from its MARVEL LEGENDS, SUPER HERO SQUAD, IRON MAN, THE INCREDIBLEHULK, SPIDER-MAN and MARVEL TRANSFORMERS CROSSOVERS lines. With somany great expressions, fans will be able to ogle the very best inSuper Heroes at the Hasbro booth as well as some exciting upcomingadditions to the line.
MY LITTLE PONY
The belle of the Comic-Con ball, Hasbro's iconic MY LITTLE PONYbrand recognizes a remarkable milestone in 2008 with thecelebration of its 25th birthday. A special display featuringone-of-a-kind ponies designed by pop-culture influentials for the"My Little Pony Project: 25 Ponies for 25 Years" will beon hand to help celebrate a quarter century of unique MY LITTLEPONY whimsy. Comic-Con will be the first time fans will see an18" MY LITTLE PONY figure designed by renowned comic-artistand illustrator, Junko Mizuno. Fans should be sure to stop byHasbro for a glimpse at some of these unique 18" MY LITTLEPONY figures before they go up for auction in the fall benefitingGive Kids The World, a nonprofit organization that works to fulfillthe wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Fans canvisit www.themylittleponyproject.com for more details about thisyear long celebration.
STAR WARS
STAR WARS fans of all ages will be able to get a first look atHasbro's largest-ever MILLENNIUM FALCON, when it unveils the newmodel as well as toys from its STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS line asthey make their debut in stores nationwide on Saturday, July 26.The MILLENNIUM FALCON has become one of the most recognizable"characters" in movie history and is one of Hasbro's mostpopular STAR WARS toys. The all-new MILLENNIUM FALCON includeselectronic lights and sounds, and is approximately 30% percentlarger than the original version of the toy, first launched in1978. STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS blasts off first as a worldwidetheatrical release on August 15, 2008, then continues as a weeklyseries on Cartoon Network beginning in the fall.
TRANSFORMERS
Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS franchise has become a worldwide phenomenonfollowing last year's highly successful movie from DreamWorksPictures and Paramount Pictures. The brand is bigger than everbefore and ready to invade San Diego Comic-Con with its epic battleof AUTOBOTS VS. DECEPTICONS. This year's new Transformers: Animatedtelevision series, which airs on Cartoon Network, has providedgreat entertainment and an exciting line-up of action figures forkids and kids at heart. On display in the Hasbro booth will benever-before-seen additions to the TRANSFORMERS line including asneak peak at how the brand intends to celebrate 25 years of"More Than Meets the Eye" in 2009.
Of course, what would San Diego Comic-Con be without several Hasbroexclusives? Available at the HasbroToyShop booth (#3329) will bethe following:
G.I. JOE
G.I. JOE COBRA COMMANDER Figure (Black Suit) (Approximate RetailPrice: $9.99)
This 3 3/4" figure is inspired by the classic comic issue #38in which a black suited COBRA COMMANDER rants to a crowd of COBRAfollowers. The rise of COBRA began with one man's dazzling lieswhich mesmerized the entire town of Springfield, the birthplace ofthe evil COBRA organization. Figure comes with a podium and COBRAbanner, and is sold in a protective case.
G.I. JOE COBRA COMMANDER Figure (Blue Suit) (Approximate RetailPrice: $9.99)
A variant of the 3 3/4" Black Suited COBRA COMMANDER, thisversion features COBRA COMMANDER is his blue "SpringfieldCountry Club" blazer. The rise of COBRA began with one man'sdazzling lies which mesmerized the entire town of Springfield, thebirthplace of the evil COBRA organization. Figure comes with apodium and COBRA banner, and is sold in a protective case.
G.I. JOE Combat Heroes SNAKE EYES and his wolf Timber (ApproximateRetail Price: $7.99)
This chunky two-pack includes SNAKE EYES and his wolf TIMBER in thenew Combat Heroes look, feel, and scale. The Combat Heroes linewill debut in late 2008, these chunky two-packs will feature yourfavorite G.I. JOE and COBRA characters in a whole new look, feel,and scale.
HASBRO
Hasbro Sketchbook Volume 1 (2008) (Approximate Retail Price: $9.99)
The Hasbro Design Team has assembled an 80-page bound inauguralsketchbook, featuring art from the designer's personal sketchbooksand straight from the drawing boards. This sketchbook will only beavailable at Comic-Con 2008. Supplies are limited.
LUCAS Brands
INDIANA JONES MIGHTY MUGGS Fertility Idol (Approximate RetailPrice: $14.99)
You don't need to risk getting crushed by a gigantic boulder to getyour own fertility idol. This fun, hip version of Indiana Jones'Fertility Idol has large character head and chunky body and comesin exclusive foil packaging. "Made from 100% Recycled AWESOME!(TM)" This HasbroToyShop.com exclusive launches at San DiegoComic-Con 2008!
STAR WARS Disturbance in the Force (Approximate Retail Price:$14.99)
This exclusive set recreates the iconic scene from Star Wars:Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and even has complete phrasesfrom the scene. Darth Vader and holographic Emperor Palpatinefigures come posed on an electronic base; press the base to hearthe entire scene of dialogue from the film Star Wars: The EmpireStrikes Back that begins with "What is thy bidding, myMaster?" This HasbroToyShop.com exclusive case-pack launchesat San Diego Comic-Con 2008!
STAR WARS MIGHTY MUGGS Commander Gree (Approximate Retail Price:$14.99)
Welcome to the trendy side of The Force! Clone Commander Gree ledthe Elite Corps stationed on Kashyyyk during THE CLONE WARS. Nowthis camo-covered soldier wields his blaster weapon as he flauntshis large character head and chunky body, comes in exclusive foilpackaging! "Made from 100% Recycled AWESOME! (TM)" ThisHasbroToyShop.com exclusive launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2008!
MARVEL
Iron Man MIGHTY MUGGS (Approximate Retail Price: $14.99)
Your favorite high-tech super hero comes in exclusive foilpackaging. Whether for play or display, this fun, hip version ofIron Man has large character head and chunky body, and is sure tobring a smile to the faces of collectors and fans alike. "Madefrom 100% Recycled AWESOME! (TM)"
Limited-Edition Fin Fang Foom Build-a-Figure Box Set (ApproximateRetail Price: $119.99)
This limited-edition box set includes 8 single-carded 6" scaleHulk Legends figures including: Son of Hulk, She-Hulk, Grey Hulk,King Hulk, The End Hulk, Absorbing Man, Doc Samson and Wendigo.Each figure includes accessories plus a piece needed to build atowering 15" Fin Fang Foom figure. It comes packaged in a boxset featuring incredible Marvel artwork.
Marvel Legends Savage Land Box Set (Approximate Retail Price:$29.99)
The return of the Marvel Legends Box Set, featuring exclusiveartwork by Frank Cho, inside and out! This box set includes threeindividual 6" figures: Ka-Zar, Shanna and Zabu.
TRANSFORMERS
TRANSFORMERS Nemesis Prime (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99)
This lowly warrior was reconstructed to be the very image ofOPTIMUS PRIME. This NEMESIS PRIME figure has the shape of themighty AUTOBOT leader, but his gray and black deco plus (insertothers blaster/projectile/etc) make this figure unique. AwesomeTRANSFORMERS Voyager class figure changes from robot-mode tovehicle-mode and back again.
TRANSFORMERS TITANIUM SERIES Skywarp (Approximate Retail Price:$19.99)
This authority-indifferent seeker is now part of the TransformersTitanium Series. Standing a huge 6" tall, this incrediblefigure includes display stand and case. Awesome detailed die-castmetal TRANSFORMERS figure changes from robot-mode to vehicle-modeand back again.
About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisuretime products and services with a rich portfolio of brands andentertainment properties that provides some of the highest qualityand most recognizable play and recreational experiences in theworld. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbrobrings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, fromtraditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brandnames as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKERBROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how weinspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2008Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Lucasfilm, STAR WARS(TM) and related properties are trademarksand/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, ofLucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & (C) Lucasfilm Ltd.All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names areproperties of their respective owners.
About Marvel
With a library of over 5,000 characters built over more than sixtyyears of comic book publishing, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is oneof the world's most prominent character-based entertainmentcompanies. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing,entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) andpublishing (via Marvel Comics), with emphasis on feature films,television, DVD, consumer products, video games, action figures,role-playing toys and promotions. Marvel's strategy is to leverageits franchises in a growing array of opportunities around theworld. For more information visit www.marvel.com.
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