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Title: New York Comic-Con
Post by: iFett on September 9, 2011, 01:03 PM
Hasbro sent out a press release officially marking their presence at next month's New York Comic Con. Below is an excerpt, read on for the full copy.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - For the first time at New York Comic Con, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will attend the convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 13-16 to present many of its iconic brands and meet with fans. Hasbro will have a significant booth presence featuring current and upcoming products from its TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and KRE-O brands and BEYBLADE, MARVEL and STAR WARS lines. Additionally, Hasbro will host panels for several of its properties and action figure lines as well as offer for sale several HasbroToyShop.com special edition products made for New York Comic Con convention goers.

HASBRO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK COMIC CON DEBUT AND TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF "NYCC KIDS!"

The Global Branded Play Company to Showcase Its Iconic Pop-Culture Properties at the Convention and Host the National BEYBLADE Championship at New York Comic Con's "NYCC Kids!"

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - For the first time at New York Comic Con, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will attend the convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 13-16 to present many of its iconic brands and meet with fans. Hasbro will have a significant booth presence featuring current and upcoming products from its TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and KRE-O brands and BEYBLADE, MARVEL and STAR WARS lines. Additionally, Hasbro will host panels for several of its properties and action figure lines as well as offer for sale several HasbroToyShop.com special edition products made for New York Comic Con convention goers.

In addition to its booth exhibition during the main convention, Hasbro will be the title sponsor of New York Comic Con's "NYCC Kids!" taking place on Sunday, October 16. Within NYCC Kids!, Hasbro will host the National BEYBLADE Championship where semi-finalists from around the country will battle in head-to-head competition to be crowned the BEYBLADE U.S. Champion. The BEYBLADE National Championship winner will be awarded travel to the BEYBLADE World Championship, in Toronto, Canada in March 2012. A worldwide phenomenon, BEYBLADE is a battling tops game with a focus on strategy and high-performance competition. Kids collect, customize and compete head-to-head to be the last BEYBLADE top spinning. Fans can visit www.BeybladeBattles.com for additional information, official rules and kids 8-13 can register for regional qualifier events.

"Hasbro is looking forward to an exciting and substantial presence for its first ever participation in New York Comic Con," said Jeff Jackson, vice president of U.S. marketing for Hasbro. "As this show continues to grow we're thrilled to be attending this year to offer our fans the opportunity to engage with Hasbro's brands in unique ways at both the convention and NYCC Kids! events."

Hasbro's NYCC Kids! presence will also offer families the opportunity to experience its new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS line of construction toys and new NERF VORTEX line of disc blasters. More details about Hasbro's booth, panels, special edition New York Comic-Con figures and other special events at the convention will be released in the coming weeks. Hasbro will be located at booth #302. For more information about New York Comic Con and NYCC Kids!, fans and families can visit www.NewYorkComicCon.com

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About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro's multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (c) 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jeff on September 19, 2011, 10:57 PM
Still no news on Hasbro exclusives, but this year (for the first time) Hallmark will be selling a Keepsake Ornament 2-Pack (http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2011/09/15/nycc-droid-2-pack-hallmark-exclusive/) featuring R2-Q5 and R2-A3 - pic (http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/SW_NYCC_Droid2Pk.jpg).
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jesse James on September 19, 2011, 11:07 PM
Yeah that's kind of a neat exclusive if you're really into  the ornaments.  I'm not a die-hard for ornaments, but obscure stuff like that is at least interesting.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: P-Siddy on September 24, 2012, 09:16 PM
Well, I'll bump this up since this is coming up in a few weeks.  Anyone hitting this?  Looks like Ian McDiarmid and Carrie Fisher will be there SW-wise.

I think Hasbro is skipping this, but JTA mentioned something about an independent thing that I saw on facebook.  I didn't see any specifics though.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jayson on September 24, 2012, 10:52 PM
Hasbro is having a Preview Night Party on Wed evening from 7-10 where they are showing "new" product. As far as I understand they are not having any presentation of any kind but the items from the Preview Night will be on display fir NYCC.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: efranks on September 27, 2012, 04:15 PM
I put it off because I'm lazy, and the requirements were really a pain in the ass this year, but I got approved for a press pass agian this year and will be at NYCC Saturday and Sunday.

I'll have coverage on Twitter and Facebook and then more info posted after the show.  It was already mentioned, but Hasbro will have some type of presence at NYCC, they are doing a Transformer's panel but I didn't see anything for SW or GI Joe, and no booth.

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Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: speedermike on October 8, 2012, 12:48 PM
I'll be there all friday guys.  PM for cell number and perhaps we can get together.---Mike
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: P-Siddy on October 8, 2012, 12:56 PM
I'll be there all friday guys.  PM for cell number and perhaps we can get together.---Mike

See you there.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: efranks on August 1, 2013, 12:50 AM
I know it's a little early yet, but anyone going to NYCC this year?

Press passes already approved.  I'll be there Saturday and Sunday.

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Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: P-Siddy on August 1, 2013, 11:02 AM
Since I've moved, I'm likely not going to be there.  :(  I'll miss hanging with fellow con Mike!
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jeff on September 25, 2014, 11:21 AM
I'm excited to be going to NYCC this year. 

Got my press pass approved back in August, should be at the show on Thursday, Friday and maybe Saturday AM if anyone wants to meet up. :)
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: P-Siddy on September 25, 2014, 12:45 PM
Have fun, Jeff.  Look up Speedermike.  He usually goes (at least I met up with him the 2 years I was living there).

Does that mean that Hasbro is doing a show if you are going?

I'm trying to see if there are any GoT or SW exclusives at this con.  Don't want to miss out.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jesse James on September 26, 2014, 07:31 PM
The Rebels Panel may be quite interesting!  And I see Acid Rain World will have a presence.  I'm so down I can't go. :(
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: solrac on October 4, 2014, 10:56 PM
Any SW exclusives?
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jesse James on October 6, 2014, 02:22 AM
To the best of my knowledge, no, but I could be wrong...  Hallmark perhaps, but outside of them I don't believe so.  Hasbro's stuff at SDCC is usually it for them and everyone else it seems like at best they maybe bring the SDCC extras with them.

NYCC's gaining momentum every year it seems.  Good for them...  I hope I can go some year. :)
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: Jeff on October 6, 2014, 09:47 AM
Yeah, other than exclusive prints/art, I think Hallmark is the only one to announce any Star Wars exclusives:

Hallmark - itty bitty Tusken Raider and Bantha (300 per day); Wampa Keepsake Ornament (200 per day)

LEGO will be there, but I haven't seen them announce anything yet.
Title: Re: New York Comic-Con
Post by: 77Skywalker on February 15, 2015, 10:13 AM
I'm actually getting interested in the Jawa 2-pack there.