At my #GotGVol3 screening they played the transformers and little mermaid trailers at the same time and they synced up perfectly pic.twitter.com/IVoxjaWQYN
I've been patiently waiting for some spark (heh) of life regarding Transformers Earth Spark. Finally a trailer for the new shop just dropped and it looks pretty great. I like the designs getting used as they're traditional but updated. What I really like is the inclusion of something new as well. We've got some new characters and a seemingly fresh story. Old and new? I have nothing to complain about. The CGI looks pretty neat too. Here's hoping it's good... I prefer things I like to be good. The toys look like fun too. There's a mix of simple and more traditional figures like Cyberverse had. I had a lot of fun with Cyberverse (as readers know), so I can't help but to be excited for these. I REALLY like the Megatron. Can't wait to binge the cartoon this fall with a bag of Popcorners. It may not be every bodies cup of tea, but I'm getting crumpets.
PAWTUCKET, RI – July 13, 2020 – Feel the need… the need for speed!
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) and Paramount Pictures today revealed the
first-ever TRANSFORMERS-Top Gun collaboration, starring the all
new character MAVERICK.
Not to be confused with Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, this new
TRANSFORMERS robot makes an ideal wingman, taking form as the iconic
Northrop
Grumman F-14 Tomcat® jet from the original Top Gun
film. This nostalgic Top Gun mash-up MAVERICK robot marks a celebratory moment ahead of the
highly anticipated sequel to the iconic original film,
Top Gun: Maverick, releasing December 23, 2020.
After more than thirty years of service as
one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is
where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and
dodging the advancement
in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a
detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of
which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley
Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son
of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick
Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”
Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his
past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest
fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from
those who will be chosen to fly it.
TRANSFORMERS Autobot MAVERICK stands at 7
inches in robot mode and can convert from robot to classic Northrop
Grumman F-14 Tomcat® jet mode in 25 steps (The
F-14 Tomcat is a registered trademark of Northrop Grumman, and is used under license).
He includes a screen-inspired miniature motorcycle accessory and 2
alternate hands that can hold the included volleyball accessory. This
bot is always ready to go vertical in jet mode or dominate a slow-mo
volleyball montage in robot mode. This MAVERICK robot figure also
features folding jet wings, movie-inspired details, including a helmet
design inspired by the 2020
Top Gun: Maverick film, and includes 4 missile accessories that
can be mounted on figure’s arms in robot mode and under wings in jet
mode. Even the packaging is inspired by the aircraft carrier!
TRANSFORMERS robots have always been more than meets the eye, but
now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these
larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with
other characters,
teams and people who share this same special quality. It is a world of
constant change where things are not what they seem.
The MAVERICK figure is available now for pre-order at
HasbroPulse.com, while supplies last
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to
Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences.
From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital
gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro
connects to global audiences by bringing to life great
innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive
platforms. Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING,
MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER
RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier
partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro
is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content
on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place
for all children and all families through corporate
social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020
100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and has been named one of the
World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past
nine years. We routinely share important business
and brand updates on our
Investor Relations website,
Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram.)
About ViacomCBS Consumer Products:
ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP)
oversees all licensing and merchandising for ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq:
VIACA, VIAC), a leading global media and entertainment company that
creates premium content and experiences for audiences
worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, VCP’s portfolio includes a
diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS
Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central,
MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Showtime.
With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and
adult, VCP is committed to creating the highest quality product for some
of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, VCP
oversees the online direct-to-consumer business
for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone
branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and
MTV.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global
producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with
prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment
brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful
brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount
Animation, Paramount Television, and Paramount Players. PPC operations
also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount
Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio
Group.
Thanks to Rogers & Cowan for providing Zone Base readers with this news!