This week: Hasbro details its cost-cutting plan, the new Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime trailer looks great, and a cheap Matrix of leadership you can annoy your friends with.
News
- State of Hasbro: toybook.com interview with Chris Cocks, and retailbrew article on Hasbro’s cost reduction plans
- Calls direct to consumer market biggest growth channel last year
- Cocks wants to focus (in general, not specifically TF) on focusing on price points under $20
- Hasbro increased profits without upping prices (yet) by cutting down their owned inventory levels and adjusting supply goals.
- Retailbrew article says flat out the massive closeout to Ross and all was hurtful to perceived value for the affected lines. Avoiding that again seems like a priority.
- Official images of TakaraTomy 40th Selection Lio Convoy
- Stock images showing first look at Hasbro Earthspark Deluxe Aftermath and Jawbreaker
- TFND shows off SS86 Optimus, including more detail on the trailer (selection of mirrored photos; link to full facebook post)
- Amazon exclusive Bludgeon behind the scenes
- Transformers One Halloween Costumes are here!
- Including a really nice light up Matrix of Leadership (affiliate link)
- Rare Transformers toys are helping children in poverty
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