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  • MRP
    Persistent Member
    • Jul 19, 2016
    • 2259

    Hasbro officially announces Hascon for Sept. 2017 in Providence RI

    Hasbro has announced their first offical company sponsored convention, a "fan and family entertainment immersive experience"

    story: http://news.hisstank.com/2016/10/18/...con-2017-60339

    from the Hasbro press release...

    Hasbro to Create the Ultimate Entertainment and Play Experience by Bringing Its Iconic Brands to Life with First-Ever ‘HASCON’

    First-of-Its-Kind Convention Will Bring Fans and Families Together for Three Days of Immersive Entertainment Experiences, Talent and Character Appearances, Panels and More in September 2017

    PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced it is creating the first-ever HASCON fan and family convention in September 2017. The massive event, which will be held in Providence at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center from September 8-10, 2017, will treat attendees to three unforgettable days featuring a celebration of Hasbro’s powerful characters and stories, including live interactive experiences, exclusive products, talent appearances, panels and much more.

    From bringing the first action figure to life with G.I. JOE, to creating a world where robots are truly ‘more than meets the eye’ with TRANSFORMERS, Hasbro’s brands have always overflowed with rich stories and dynamic, multi-faceted characters, providing an incredible platform to capture the imaginations of fans of all ages. The premiere HASCON event will bring the magic of decades of storytelling under one roof for the ultimate, immersive Hasbro fan and family experience.

    Hasbro’s top properties, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE and many others will be reimagined through dynamic stage performances and unique opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite characters. In addition to interactive experiences designed to offer attendees a glimpse into Hasbro’s imaginative storytelling in action, visitors will have the chance to see first-look previews of Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series, attend panels and meet-and-greets with celebrities and creative talent associated with Hasbro brands, take part in Hasbro Gaming competitions and purchase special limited-edition Hasbro products.

    “Hasbro is home to many of the world’s most recognizable brands, each of them with their own group of passionate and engaged fans,” said John Frascotti, President of Hasbro Brands. “HASCON will deliver an extraordinary peek behind the curtain of our brands, storytelling, and iconic characters while giving us the opportunity to invite fans and families to our hometown for the most memorable, unified Hasbro experience ever.”

    For all of the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com

    About Hasbro
    Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

    Here's hoping they will have announced and/or done something beyond the SDCC exclusive set for Micronauts before then. I also wonder if their subsidiary, Wizards of the Coast will be represented at the show and if there will be a Dungeons & Dragons presence there if so. They mention Magic the Gathering, but not D&D.

    -M
    "Opinion is the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding." -Plato
  • Nostalgiabuff
    Muddling through
    • Oct 4, 2008
    • 11424

    #2
    well now we know why they took the club license from the GI Joe club

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    • MIB41
      Eloquent Member
      • Sep 25, 2005
      • 15633

      #3
      Originally posted by Nostalgiabuff
      well now we know why they took the club license from the GI Joe club
      Oh really? I didn't know that! Hmmm. I wonder if this means they are fully embracing the line once again instead of farming it out?

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      • Nostalgiabuff
        Muddling through
        • Oct 4, 2008
        • 11424

        #4
        doubt it. I think they are just looking to capitalize for their own profit

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        • PNGwynne
          Master of Fowl Play
          • Jun 5, 2008
          • 19950

          #5
          The Joe Club license was extended a bit. I'd be very surprised if Hasbro bothers again with 12" GI Joes though, that niche seems to have been left to Cotswold Collectibles and the JoeLanta Convention.
          WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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          • MIB41
            Eloquent Member
            • Sep 25, 2005
            • 15633

            #6
            ^^^ Isn't it sad that such strong pop cultural artifacts from our childhood are literally on the verge of being so irrelevant they face extinction?

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