Tag Archives: Hasbro

Blog #1302: Hascon: The Good, the Bad, and the VERY UGLY

Posted on July 1, 2017 by lmb3

Hascon: The Good, the Bad, and the VERY UGLY We finally have some more details on Hascon. Some of this is old info, but I figured I’d be thorough. I am summarizing the details here, and may leave out some … Continue reading →

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Blog #1280: Hasbro, SDCC, & Hascon, WTF?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by lmb3

Hasbro, SDCC, & Hascon, WTF? Hasbro has finally announced details for Hascon. To quote Voldemort, “I confess myself…disappointed.” Not unexpectedly so, but disappointed nonetheless. First off, let’s talk about “HASCON, THE PREMIER HASBRO FANmily EVENT.” I’m not making that up. … Continue reading →

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Blog #1247: Transformers: The Last Knight Toy Release Day: How Toys R Us Stole Christmas 2: The Shadow Conspiracy (Starring Hasbro as Jar Jar Binks!)

Posted on April 25, 2017 by lmb3

For the humor-challenged denizens of the Internet, I wish to point out that there is no conspiracy.  It just sounded like a cool title.  I mean…it would be amazing if there was some kind of conspiracy to deny us of … Continue reading →

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Blog #1246: Transformers: The Last Knight Toy Release Day: How Toys R Us Stole Christmas

Posted on April 24, 2017 by lmb3

Yeah, I know.  You’re wondering why the hell I’m talking about Christmas in April.  Bear with me.  It’s will make sense, or at least something approaching sense. I love collecting Transformers.  If you read my blog, you probably figured that … Continue reading →

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Blog #689: Toy News: Botcon’s Deplorable Quality Control Continues, But Are They Doing It On Purpose?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by lmb3

Toy News: Botcon’s Deplorable Quality Control Continues, But Are They Doing It On Purpose? Just as an FYI, I’m going to swear a lot in this post.  I’m angry, angrier than I have ever been at Fun Publications, and that’s … Continue reading →

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Blog #90: Toy News: Hasbro Bans Third Party Art at Botcon…Or Do They?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by lmb3

As you may recall from one of my recent bogs, Hasbro banned Third Party toys from being sold at the conventions.  Well, apparently, they didn’t stop there. Earlier this week, they announced that the ban was extended to include fan … Continue reading →

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Blog #87: Toy News: Hasbro Bans Third Party Toys at Botcon

Posted on March 25, 2012 by lmb3

This is in response to Hasbro and Fun Publications outlawing the sale of Third Party toys at Botcon. An Important Message to the Transformers Fandom! Sarcasm Power Switch ON! (Just thought I should make that clear.) I wish to address … Continue reading →

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Blog #70: Dan Gilvezan Book Signing and Other Transformers Stuff

Posted on February 23, 2012 by lmb3

Just got a few Transformers related items today. Dan Gilvezan Book Signing Dan Gilvezan (Bumblebee from the original Transformers cartoon series) is doing a book signing on Saturday, February 25th at 6:00 PM at Big Kids Toys & Collectibles in … Continue reading →

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Blog #64: Toy Reviews: Transformers Prime & Some More Thoughts on Hasbro

Posted on February 16, 2012 by lmb3

I have a full set of Transformers Prime First Edition and Transformers 2012 Deluxe, Voyager, and Cyberverse Legion wave one (accept for Legion Ratchet.  Also, I have a Stealth Force Mini Changers Sideswipe and Sentinel Prime and Transformers United Rodimus … Continue reading →

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Blog #62: Toy Review: TF Bot Shots & Hasbro’s Latest Bonehead Move

Posted on February 4, 2012 by lmb3

Before I get to my Bot Shots review, I must ask a question.  WTF Hasbro! The brilliant minds at Hasbro pulled off yet another in a string of brilliantly idiotic decisions.  Things seemed to be going pretty well at Hasbro … Continue reading →

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