Hasbro's March 2010 Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca

[Super_Megatron]

Cybertron.ca: Will Masterpiece Grimlock be released in Canada?
Hasbro: Yes, it will be released this year.
Cybertron.ca note: Our TRU insiders tell us it will be released at a price point of $69.99 (http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=21823).

Cybertron.ca: Why have you chosen to produce toys for characters that were not even in the movie when you could have produce the remaining Constructicons, for example? Voyager Overload instead of Voyager Bludgeon, Voyager Hightower instead of Voyager Mindwipe and Deluxe Scrapper instead of Deluxe Lockdown?
Hasbro: Overall, we want as many different vehicle types in the line as possible every year. It is critical that we have cars, trucks, construction vehicles, planes, etc. to provide as much variety as possible to our consumers. As for the Constructicons, we made the decision to focus on the most impactful construction vehicles that had the most compelling designs that we could execute against.

Post your questions for the next round of Hasbro Transformers Q&A. (http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=22162)

[Richter]

Cybertron.ca: Why have you chosen to produce toys for characters that were not even in the movie when you could have produce the remaining Constructicons, for example? Voyager Overload instead of Voyager Bludgeon, Voyager Hightower instead of Voyager Mindwipe and Deluxe Scrapper instead of Deluxe Lockdown?
Hasbro: Overall, we want as many different vehicle types in the line as possible every year. It is critical that we have cars, trucks, construction vehicles, planes, etc. to provide as much variety as possible to our consumers. As for the Constructicons, we made the decision to focus on the most impactful construction vehicles that had the most compelling designs that we could execute against.

I for one, am glad they did. Mindwipe > Hightower, Lockdown >>>> Scrapper

[Pascal]

OMG, they answered my question! Woo-hoo! :p

[Pascal]

From Allspark.com:

However, in some instances we do like to invoke obscure pop culture references from our favorite movies, songs, TV Shows or internet sites. For example in coming up with some redeco opportunities, we came up with Bluesteel Sideswipe which happens to make reference to one the team's favorite comedies.

HA! I called it a few weeks ago.

[GMfan]

Beautiful :(

[pulsedragon20]

Yay, they actually gave straight answers!

[Team Jetfire]

Yeah, not bad on the answerers this go around. I especially like the one about not producing the Constructicons....makes perfect sense.

[Ozrein]

Next round, we need to ask if TFA Deluxes Arcee, Cyb Ratchet and newly announced for US: Rodimus and Ironhide will ever make it to Canada. If we knew for sure we'd be getting them, it'd save alot of us the hassle of trying to source them from the US via ebay or other means.

[Ultra Maverick]

^good idea!

[Malwave]

Beautiful :(

*pats your back comfortingly

[Super_Megatron]

Next round, we need to ask if TFA Deluxes Arcee, Cyb Ratchet and newly announced for US: Rodimus and Ironhide will ever make it to Canada. If we knew for sure we'd be getting them, it'd save alot of us the hassle of trying to source them from the US via ebay or other means.

It's an ideal question, please direct all question suggestions to this thread: http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=22162

[Ozrein]

It's an ideal question, please direct all question suggestions to this thread: http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=22162

Awesome, I was just going to ask where I could submit such a question for the next q&a.