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RevTibe wrote:Submitted this as news, but probably best to also post it since it's time sensitive; Transformers vs. GI Joe's got a 50%(ish) discount on Comixology until the 5th! Just enter JOE at checkout. You can get the entire series for a bit less than $15, great opportunity to jump in if you've been on the fence.
(They advertise 50% off, but when I applied it I got 55% off. Neato.)
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THIS IS THE END! Will PROWL get his comeuppance? Will TARANTULAS conquer all? Will any of the WRECKERS survive? It’s wreck and rule one last time, with everything on the line!
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The Revolution Is Here
IDW Merges Their Iconic Hasbro Comics in an Epic Crossover Event
San Diego, CA (June 1, 2016) – IDW Publishing has unveiled its most ambitious comic book publishing venture in its history revolving around its fan-favorite titles based on Hasbro properties.
The “Revolution” event marks the birth of a comic book crossover that will be comprised of not only the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE properties, but also all-new properties MICRONAUTS, ROM, and ACTION MAN, as well as the launch of a long-awaited M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand series.
This is not a reboot—rather, the Revolution series takes many of the building blocks of what has come before from IDW and builds on them anew, bringing all these elements together in an epic event that results in an all-new status quo for all involved. Everything fans have enjoyed up to this point remains intact as part of this ongoing continuity. The ramifications of Revolution will extend well beyond the event, as all of these iconic characters will henceforth exist in the same universe, altering the scope of IDW editorial in all the Hasbro series from this moment onward.
Revolution, the bi-weekly five-issue event series that launches this initiative, will be co-written by Cullen Bunn (MICRONAUTS) and John Barber (TRANSFORMERS) with art by Fico Ossio (MICRONAUTS). The event kicks off with a world-shaking threat that brings all opposing factions together in a storyline that just might see the destruction of the universe before it can truly begin!
All aforementioned titles will tie-in to the event with a bevy of talent on board including:
ROM
Co-written by Chris Ryall (Onyx), Christos Gage (Marvel’s Daredevil)
Art by David Messina (Star Trek)
G.I. Joe
Written by Aubrey Sitterson (Street Fighter X G.I. JOE)
Art by Giannis Milonogiannis (Prophet)
Transformers: Till All Are One
Written by Mairghread Scott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, TRANSFORMERS)
Art by Naoto Tsushima (TRANSFORMERS)
Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye
Written by James Roberts (TRANSFORMERS)
Art by Alex Milne (TRANSFORMERS)
Transformers
Written by John Barber (Back to the Future)
Art by Andrew Griffith (TRANSFORMERS)
M.A.S.K.
Written by Brandon Easton (Marvel’s Agent Carter, TRANSFORMERS: Deviations)
Art by Tony Vargas (Rot & Ruin)
Action Man
Written by John Barber (TRANSFORMERS)
Art by Paolo Villanelli (G.I. JOE: SNAKE EYES)
Micronauts
Written by Cullen Bunn (Uncanny X-Men)
Art by Chris Panda
And many more!
“The Revolution series builds out of a detail that was introduced in IDW’s first-ever issue of TRANSFORMERS in 2005,” said IDW’s Chief Creative Officer, Chris Ryall. “So to finally be able to build upon the various story elements we’ve seeded over the years, and which come into play in a big way starting with July’s ROM #1 even before the launch of Revolution, is a blast. We’ve been working toward a full-fledged universe for some time and it’s great fun to be able to finally bring it to vivid life, especially since it allows us to give the world new titles like the very-requested M.A.S.K., as well as some exciting new books still to be announced.”
“We’ve done plenty of crossovers in the past,” said Michael Kelly, Head of Global Publishing at Hasbro, “but nothing near this scope or scale. Our heroes, whether they are from Earth or from distant reaches of the galaxy, all have one thing in common: their powers and abilities are based primarily on technology. We have been able to use this fact to build a natural and believable link between all of these disparate characters. The result is a complex and dynamic world where all manner of conflicts and team-ups can and will exist. If you are a fan of Hasbro’s brands, your time is now.”
As Revolution rolls out, each associated series will receive its own “Revolution” one-shot that ties in to the main event. Revolution will feature an array of variant covers with stunning cover art by Brandon Peterson, Tradd Moore, John Byrne, James Biggie, Adam Riches, Guido Guidi, Ken Christensen, Art Baltazar, and more.
Nothing will be the same after the Revolution erupts this September with issues 1 & 2 plus one-shot tie-ins (G.I. JOE, MICRONAUTS, ROM) all available to order together. Take a stand!
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Brian Goldner wrote:Nerf is currently the number 1 revenue maker, with Transformers being in second behind it.
Hasbro has started making a new cinematic universe, where the micronauts among others shall be brought to the big screen, and many new Brand names will be brought out. The universe shall begin around 2018/2019.
Hasbro-owned Mobile Game Developer Backflip Studios shall be cranking out some new games such as Earth Wars, which is also part of a new 360 Degrees Ways to Play which integrates toys and games, among other things. Games will also be less violence-related and more adventurous.
Frustration-Free Packaging is being researched for for online retailers.
The Fan community is now noted to be a major contributing factor to the toyline, as now over 20% of products are purchased by people over 16 years of age.
Transformers: The Last Knight will continue the storyline of Age of Extinction, while the Bumblebee movie is set to focus on Bee and most likely will be a standalone.
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Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
Serial Number: 87030087
Filing Date: 05/09/2016
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
MARK: HASBROCON (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of HASBROCON.
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.
The applicant, Hasbro, Inc., a corporation of Rhode Island, having an address of
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862
United States
requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:
International Class 041: Organizing and conducting conventions, exhibitions, fan clubs and gatherings for entertainment purposes and in the fields of toys, animation, comic books, fantasy, gaming, popular culture, science fiction, television and film
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.
Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 0742643, 4276019, 4877730, and others.
The applicant's current Correspondence Information:
Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc.
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862
401-727-5530(phone)
401-709-6448(fax)
paul.vanasse@hasbro.com;tracy.valenti@hasbro.com (authorized)
E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant or applicant's attorney at the e-mail address provided above. I understand that a valid e-mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in an additional processing fee of $50 per international class of goods/services.
A fee payment in the amount of $275 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).
Declaration
The signatory believes that: if the applicant is filing the application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a), the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; the applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; the specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and/or if the applicant filed an application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e), the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application. The signatory believes that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive. The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.
Declaration Signature
Signature: /Paul N. Vanasse/ Date: 05/09/2016
Signatory's Name: Paul N. Vanasse
Signatory's Position: Global Director of IP and Enforcement
RAM Sale Number: 87030087
RAM Accounting Date: 05/10/2016
Serial Number: 87030087
Internet Transmission Date: Mon May 09 17:07:13 EDT 2016
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20160509170713425
776-87030087-55067a1de68684f146a35b23a71
a42cfd4d03e7e971010cd2af225e95499c456-DA
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Trademark Details
Trademark Source: USPTO
Mark (in words): ALLSPARK INDUSTRIES
Serial Number: 87024215
Filing Date: Wednesday, 4th of May 2016
Status: New application will be assigned to an examining attorney approximately 3 months after filing date.
Status Date: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Registration Number:
Registration Date: Wednesday, 30th of November -0001
Prior Reg Numbers:
Current Location: NEW APPLICATION PROCESSING
Date In Location: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Class Status: ACTIVE
Category: Clothing, footwear and headwear
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Trademark Source: USPTO
Mark (in words): ALLSPARK INDUSTRIES
Serial Number: 87024209
Filing Date: Wednesday, 4th of May 2016
Status: New application will be assigned to an examining attorney approximately 3 months after filing date.
Status Date: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Registration Number:
Registration Date: Wednesday, 30th of November -0001
Prior Reg Numbers:
Current Location: NEW APPLICATION PROCESSING
Date In Location: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Class Status: ACTIVE
Category: Drones
Trademark Details
Trademark Source: USPTO
Mark (in words): ALLSPARK INDUSTRIES
Serial Number: 87024253
Filing Date: Wednesday, 4th of May 2016
Status: New application will be assigned to an examining attorney approximately 3 months after filing date.
Status Date: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Registration Number:
Registration Date: Wednesday, 30th of November -0001
Prior Reg Numbers:
Current Location: NEW APPLICATION PROCESSING
Date In Location: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Class Status: ACTIVE
Category: Toys, games and playthings
Trademark Details
Trademark Source: USPTO
Mark (in words): ALLSPARK INDUSTRIES
Serial Number: 87024256
Filing Date: Wednesday, 4th of May 2016
Status: New application will be assigned to an examining attorney approximately 3 months after filing date.
Status Date: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Registration Number:
Registration Date: Wednesday, 30th of November -0001
Prior Reg Numbers:
Current Location: NEW APPLICATION PROCESSING
Date In Location: Monday, 9th of May 2016
Class Status: ACTIVE
Category: Entertainment services
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