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Hasbro, Quidd Partner to Create Digital Stickers

Hasbro, Quidd Partner to Create Digital Stickers

Posted by | May 30, 2018 |

Hasbro Inc. partnered with Quidd Inc. to distribute and sell digital stickers, trading cards, and digital toys through the Quidd app. Quidd will create, distribute, and sell limited-edition digital stickers, trading cards, and toys from 40 of Hasbro’s brands, including Dungeons & Dragons, GI Joe, Nerf, Optimus Prime, Rainbow Dash, and Demogorgon. The Transformers, My Little Pony, Magic: The Gathering, and Monopoly first edition releases are now available via the Quidd...

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Wizards of the Coast Launches Wizard Creator Program

Wizards of the Coast Launches Wizard Creator Program

Posted by | Apr 17, 2018 |

Wizards of the Coast introduces the Wizards Creator Program, designed to support the robust community of content creators on social platforms. Eligible Wizards Creators will be given access to special features and perks for themselves and their audiences. Wizards is kicking off the program with a call for submissions from U.S. and Canada-based Magic: The Gathering Arena players, with more regions to come in the future. Curious creators are encouraged to apply online here. Qualified Wizards Creators will receive access to special in-game items, promotion, direct access to Wizards community managers, and more. Designed to grow and change over time with feedback...

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Hasbro Reports Q3 2017 Financial Results

Hasbro Reports Q3 2017 Financial Results

Posted by | Oct 25, 2017 |

Hasbro Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter 2017. Highlights include net revenues for the third quarter 2017 increasing 7 percent to $1.79 billion versus $1.68 billion in 2016. Third quarter 2017 revenues include a favorable $29.6 million impact from foreign exchange. Net earnings for the third quarter 2017 increased 3 percent to $265.6 million compared to $257.8 million in 2016.  Third quarter 2017 franchise brand revenues increased 7 percent to $827.3 million driven by revenue growth in Nerf, Transformers, My Little Pony, and Monopoly. Partner brand revenues decreased 2 percent to $485.7 million. Beyblade, Star Wars, Disney Descendants, and Sesame Street posted revenue gains in the quarter. Hasbro Gaming revenues grew...

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Hasbro Expands Celebrity Lineup for HASCON

Hasbro Expands Celebrity Lineup for HASCON

Posted by | Aug 9, 2017 |

Hasbro Inc. today revealed additional entertainment programming details for its first-ever HASCON FANmily event. The event will take place Sept. 8 to 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island.  Joining the previously announced lineup is a performance by Flo Rida, who will perform a full set to HASCON guests the evening of Saturday, September 9, and a meet and greet with Maddie Ziegler; Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight), and internet personalities, the Eh Bee Family. Also joining HASCON is veteran voice actress Susan Blu (“The Transformers: The Movie,” “Jem”); MLB-retired designated hitter David “Big...

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Hasbro Adds Panels, Meet & Greets, and More at First-Ever HASCON FANmily Event

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 |

Hasbro unveiled additional programming details for its first-ever HASCON FANmily Event happening September 8 to 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. James Gunn, writer and director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 and 2 and musicial Stan Bush are joining the line up, including appearances by Dude Perfect; Stan Lee of Marvel Comics; Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, producer of all Transformers films; Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, original Transformers original voice talent; Andrea Libman and Cathy Weseluck, voice talent of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and My Little Pony: The Movie; and “Chewbacca Mom,” Candace Payne.  The event will feature various Hasbro brands such as Transformers, My Little Pony, Nerf, and G.I. Joe, along with partner brands such as Beyblade and Sesame Street. Oversized versions of the games Pie Face and Toilet Trouble will also be available for play during the event. There will also activities inspired by several iconic Disney properties, including Disney Princess, Frozen, Elena of Avalor, Moana and Descendants 2, as well as Star Wars and Marvel’s Avengers, Spider-Man, and Guardians of the Galaxy. IDW Publishing’s Artist Alley will feature appearances from comic illustrators, artists, and designers and HASCON merchandise available for purchase. Ultra PRO, the leading brand of accessories for tabletop gaming, sports memorabilia and pop culture collectibles is the supporting provider of Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons activities, providing HASCON guests exclusive access to custom Magic:...

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Hasbro Appoints John Frascotti to President

Posted by | Feb 9, 2017 |

Hasbro Inc. promoted John Frascotti to president, effective immediately. He will continue to report to Brian Goldner, who became chairman and CEO of the company. In this role, Frascotti will continue to lead Hasbro’s product design and development, global marketing, digital gaming, entertainment, and consumer products initiatives. Frascotti joined Hasbro in 2008 as CMO and became president of Hasbro Brands in 2014. During his tenure, he has played a critical role in the re-imagination and re-invention of Hasbro’s portfolio of brands including Transformers, Nerf, My Little Pony, Monopoly, Magic: The Gathering, Play-Doh, and more. His experience in brand building, brand marketing, digital marketing, and entertainment to has contributed to expanding the reach of these brands...

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Hasbro’s Special Edition Comic-Con International Toys Include Jem, My Little Pony, Transformers, and More

Posted by | Jul 9, 2015 | ,

Hasbro Inc. is attending Comic-Con International in San Diego with special edition action figures and toys drawn from its popular brands and licenses. Along with items tied to movies, animated series, comics, and video games—such as My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and the classic Transformers cartoon—the toymaker is showing off licensed properties for Star Wars and Marvel. Hasbro’s Comic-Con International special edition figures include the following: • Twilight in Paris Jerrica Benton/Jem Doll: Featuring Integrity Toys’ QuickSwitch system, the doll has head sculpts that the user can pop on and off, as well as the clothing components required to turn Jerrica into Jem, and vice versa. • My Little Pony Pinkie Pie Chicken Figure, inspired by My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, episode 204, “Luna Eclipsed” • My Little Pony Equestria Girls Sci-Twi Doll, inspired by the animated film, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks • Magic: The Gathering Origins Pack, Featuring the Planeswalker Anthology • Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars Combiner Hunters: This special-edition set includes the fan-favorite female Autobots from Combiner Wars—Windblade, Arcee, and Chromia. • Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars Devastator • G.I. Joe Crimson Strike • Kre-O G.I. Joe Slaughter’s Marauders vs. Destro’s Iron Grenadiers Set: This special-edition set comes in throwback boxed set packaging, resembling ’80s and ’90s VHS cassettes. File cards and art that re-create classic G.I. Joe packaging are included. • Kre-O...

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Titan Series Kickstarter Campaign Enters Final Leg

Titan Series Kickstarter Campaign Enters Final Leg

Posted by | May 13, 2015 |

Calliope Games is in the final days of its Kickstarter campaign, focused on raising funds for its Titan Series game project. The Titan Series is a line of casual, family-friendly tabletop games intended to be playable in 60 minutes or less, and designed for ages 8 and up. The project includes designers such as Richard Garfield, Jordan Weisman, James Ernest, and Peggy Brown, whose work includes the games Buzzword, Magic: The Gathering, Shadowrun, Dice Masters, HeroClix, Unexploded Cow, Pairs, Smash Up, and Q•bitz. Calliope Games will announce additional designers as Kickstarter campaign goals are met. Campaign backers will receive...

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Hasbro Showcases Its Franchise Brands at the International Licensing Expo

Posted by | Jun 19, 2013 | , , , , , ,

Hasbro, Inc. showcased its global franchise brands, including Transformers, Nerf, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Play-Doh, Magic: The Gathering, and Monopoly, at the International Licensing Expo on June 18. This year’s lineup highlights the company’s effort to market brand extensions across licensing categories such as publishing, digital gaming, apparel and plush, homewares, food, health, and beauty. Hasbro’s Transformers brand  features the Autobots and Decepticons engaged in battle on multiple storytelling platforms, including film, TV, digital gaming, publishing, and theme parks. Hasbro and its licensees provide the  Transformers fan base with merchandise including digital gaming, toys, apparel, sporting goods, and more. DeNA and Hasbro recently announced the launch of Transformers: Legends, an action card battle game based on the Transformers franchise, which is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and on Google Play for Android devices. Transformers: The Ride – 3D is open in Singapore and Hollywood, and will officially open on June 20 at Universal Studios Orlando. The My Little Pony franchise includes the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic animated series, created by Hasbro Studios and currently airing in more than 180 countries and available across multiple platforms including iTunes and Netflix. The merchandising program reaches categories including apparel, plush, publishing, toys, and accessories. Hasbro continues the brand momentum with the June launch of the movie, My Little Pony Equestria Girls, a full-length feature introducing a new dimension...

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Gary Games and Dr. Garfield Launch Kickstarter Campaign for New Game

Posted by | Aug 6, 2012 |

Gary Games is partnering with Magic: The Gathering creator, Dr. Richard Garfield, to develop a new digital collectible game, SolForge. Gary Games and Dr. Garfield launched a Kickstarter campaign on August 1 to help fund the game’s development. Combining a traditional trading card game with the use of an online and mobile gaming platform, the core mechanic of SolForge will be card transformation, where players’ cards will change and level up as they are played. In addition to transforming cards, SolForge will offer players a single-player campaign where their in-game actions can directly impact the story of the world. In SolForge’s Player vs. Player mode, players can challenge friends to matches in a variety of game play formats. SolForge will launch initially on iOS, with plans to launch on other platforms in the future. Those who pledge $15 on Kickstarter will gain access to the game’s beta test, a unique Kickstarter-only Avatar to show off support in-game and five free booster packs to start off the card collection when the game goes live. Supporters who contribute $2,500 or more will have the opportunity to have dinner with Dr. Garfield and the Gary Games team, as well as join them for Gen Con Indy 2013. For more information about participating in the Kickstarter campaign, visit the campaign page. This post was originally written by Ali Mierzejewski and published by ToyBook.com. For...

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