New Exclusive Transformers Revealed at Hasbro's Own Convention

Hasbro has unveiled a fresh range ofTransformerstoys , with a pile of promo pictures that debuted entirely at HASCON . This result marks Hasbro ’s first attempt at host its own comical - con - fashion spectacular . To make the occasion extra especial , they even take flight flake picture andGuardians of the Galaxydirector James Gunn out to the issue , which took home September 8 - 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center .

Gunn gifted HASCON with a couple ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3scoops , raising the profile of the event by dropping word - suitable info during his panel . Gunn revealed that hedoesn’t plan to include Vance Astro , the original comic Holy Scripture leader of the Guardians , in the upcoming spacefaring sequel . He also express an interest in exploringRocket Raccoon ’s backstoryin a next Marvel Studios film . And if you ’re wondering why an MCU lynchpin like Gunn would be at a Hasbro consequence , it ’s deserving remembering that the iconic toy company announceda new Marvel rangenot long ago .

But , of course , Hasbro will always be affiliate with theTransformersbrand above all else . It ’s no surprise , then , that the first ever HASCON feature the launch of a whole new range of robot in disguise , which includes all your favorite Autobots alongside an teemingness of Dinobots . This Modern range is entitled ' Transformers : Generations - Power of the Primes ' , and you may check it out here :

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This is a rather exciting entry , as product launching go . The Modern version of Optimus Prime looks glorious , and the manifold Dinobot figures are bound to fly off shelf once they reach computer memory . The Grimlock toys will sure be popular , too . There ’s a distinct lack of Decepticons , though , with this range focusing only on the respectable guy rope . With the exclusion of the big Optimus Prime ( which is coming in Spring 2018 ) , these miniature will be available to buy in Fall 2017 . They ’re all suitable for old age 8 and up .

These new plaything allude to a bygone historic period ofTransformersdesigns . They expect more like the classic animated serial Autobots than the spiky iteration that have ornament Michael Bay ’s motion-picture show franchise over the last few years . This nominate a sealed amount of sense : thecritical bashingandfinancial crashingendured byTransformers : The Last Knightmarked the remnant of Bay ’s partnership with Hasbro ’s iconic robot / railway car hybrid . From here on out , it would be logical for Hasbro to try some different approaches . tap into the nostalgia linked with the classic designs is a good blank space to start .

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Bumblebee – a spinoff set in the 1980s – is the next flick on Hasbro’sTransformersslate . The fate of the master enfranchisement , post - bay laurel , remains up in the line . The Last Knightwriter Akiva Goldsman recentlystepped away from the serial , as well . Whoever adopt in Bay and Goldsman ’s stride will have to find someways to fix the enfranchisement .