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John Warden

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[[File:DesignerDeskJohnWarden.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Yoooo Jo(hn)!]]
'''John William Warden''' is a Design Manager on the ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchise at [[Hasbro]]. In addition to working on ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' product, he was the design lead on ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''.

==Toys John had a hand in designing==
===''[[Transformers: Generations#Thrilling 30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]''===
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====Legends====
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]] & [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]]
====Voyager====
*[[Brainstorm (G1)#Generations|Brainstorm]] (with [[Yūya Ōnishi]])
*[[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] (with [[Takashi Kunihiro]])
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)#Generations|Sky-Byte]] (with [[Tomoya Miyake]])
*[[Whirl (G1)#Generations|Whirl]]
====Leader====
*[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]] (with Takashi Kunihiro)
}}

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===''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''===
====Robots in Disguise====
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=====One-Step Changers=====
*[[Drift (AOE)#1StepChanger|Autobot Drift]]
*Autobot Drift (helicopter)
*[[Hound (Movie)#1StepChanger|Autobot Hound]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#One Step Changers|Bumblebee]]
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#1StepChanger|Crosshairs]]
*[[Stinger (AOE)#OneStep|Decepticon Stinger]]
*[[Slash (AOE)#1StepChanger|Dinobot Slash]]
*[[Slug (AOE)|Dinobot Slug]]
*[[Strafe (AOE)|Dinobot Strafe]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#1StepChanger|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (AOE)#One Step Changers|Grimlock]]
*High Octane Bumblebee
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#1StepChanger|Lockdown]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#1StepChanger|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]]
*[[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]]
*[[Steeljaw (AOE)|Steeljaw]]

=====Electronic Chomp & Stomp=====
*[[Grimlock (AOE)#Chomp&Stomp|Grimlock]]
}}

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====''Generations''/Series M4====
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-VoyagerHound.jpg|thumb|]]
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=====Deluxe Class=====
*[[Drift (AOE)#Generations|Autobot Drift]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Generations|Crosshairs]]
*High Octane Bumblebee
*[[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Generations|Lockdown]]

=====Voyager Class=====
*Autobot Drift (helicopter)
*[[Hound (Movie)|Autobot Hound]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]]

=====Leader Class=====
*[[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]
}}

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===''Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''===
[[File:CW-toy Viper.jpg|thumb|]]
[[File:Alpha Bravo Generations.jpg|thumb|]]
[[File:CombinerWarsUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|]]
{{collist|3|
=====Legends Class=====
*[[Powerglide (G1)#Generations|Autobot Powerglide]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)#Generations|Bombshell]]
*[[Blackjack#Generations|Decepticon Blackjack]]
*[[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]]
*[[Groove (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Groove]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]]
*[[Viper#Generations|Viper]]
*[[Warpath (G1)#CWLegends|Warpath]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Generations|Windcharger]]

====Deluxe Class====
*[[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]]
*[[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]]
*[[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]]
*[[Dead End (G1)#Generations|Dead End]]
*[[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Dragstrip]]
*[[Offroad#Generations|Decepticon Offroad]]
*[[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]]
*[[Blades (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Blades]]
*[[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Protectobot Rook]] (with [[Shogo Hasui]], deco by [[Joe Kyde]])
*[[First Aid (G1)#Generations|Protectobot First Aid]]
*[[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]]
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]]

====Voyager Class====
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Generations|Cyclonus]]
*[[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motormaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (with Takashi Kunihiro)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)#Generations|Silverbolt]]

====Leader Class====
*''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Generations|Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]] (with Takashi Kunihiro)

====Titan Class====
*[[Devastator (G1)#Generations|Devastator]] (with Shogo Hasui)
**[[Bonecrusher (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Bonecrusher]]
**[[Hook (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Hook]]
**[[Long Haul (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Long Haul]]
**[[Mixmaster (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Mixmaster]]
**[[Scavenger (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Scavenger]]
**[[Scrapper (G1)#Generations|Constructicon Scrapper]]
}}

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==Convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2014]]
*[[Toy Fair 2015]]
*[[BotCon 2015]]
*[[Toy Fair 2016]]
*[[BotCon 2016]]
*[[Toy Fair 2017]]
*[[HasCon 2017]]
*[[San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con 2018]]

==Notes==
[[File:DesignerDeskJohnWardenAge10.jpg|thumb|250px]]
[[File:RiseOfCobraRobotPanther.jpg|thumb|250px|Workin' on Transformers before he was actually on ''Transformers''!]]
*As a kid living in Ohio, John got to tour the {{w|American Greetings}} AmToy design studio for an elementary school career-path project. After seeing how {{w|Madballs}} were made, he decided he wanted to be a toy designer. (Quick, somebody press him for a [[Retrax#Toys|Retrax]] update!)
*John graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from Ohio State University, and worked in the automotive industry designing car interiors before joining Hasbro in 1999.
*Prior to ''Transformers'', John worked on ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' (including ''Episode 1,'' ''Episode 2,'' and 300th [[Boba Fett]]), ''Shrek 2'', ''Rave Master'', and all ''Pokémon'' toys from 2000 to 2005 (and was a co-signee on a patent for toy/game convergence used on ''Pokémon THINKChip Plus'' figures).
*He is probably best known to Hasbro fans as the lead designer on all ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures and vehicles from 2006 to 2013: ''Sigma 6'', ''25th Anniversary'', ''Rise of Cobra'' movie toys, ''Pursuit of Cobra'' (including original designs Shadow Tracker, Jungle-Viper, Zombie-Viper, and Data-Viper), ''30th Anniversary'', and ''Retaliation'' movie figures. Some of the ''50th Anniversary'' figures were also based on his "concept vault" work.
*At JoeCon 2011, Warden and [[Rik Alvarez]] participated in a "Treasures from the Hasbro Archives" panel, which revealed that a robot panther modeled on [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] was intended for release with an unproduced ''Rise of Cobra'' "[[Baroness|Arctic Baroness]]" figure. While Warden consistently denied that it was going to actually '''be''' Ravage, the use of Ravage design cues was intentional. Neither the Baroness or the robot panther were tooled, with the panther in the photo being the only one in existence.
*His favorite Transformers are [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Three outa four ain't so bad!

==External links==
*[http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/08/11/just-fun-chat-hasbro-transformers-senior-design-manager-john-warden/ Interview with John Warden] at Bleeding Cool

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San Diego Comic-Con

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Close Countach: /* 2018 */

The '''San Diego Comic-Con''' is an annual [[San Diego]] convention. [[Hasbro]] debuts new product at the event, and various [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /[[Toys"R"Us]] booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.

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==Fiction==
===Live-action film ARG continuity===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sharsky]] attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met [[Fassbinder]], who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

==2005==

'''''Preview Night [[July 13]], [[July 14]] to [[July 17]]'''''

[[File:Cybertron Legends Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]''' (Legends, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Autobot Cybertron-type Cyber Key

: Available as an exclusive giveaway at Hasbro's booth for the San Diego Comic-Con 2005, Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] in a traditional black/purple/silver Skywarp color scheme. He has a flip-out energon blade in his right arm, but as the original toy was a small-scale representation of Supreme Starscream, he features a flip-out null ray cannon in his left arm instead of another blade. It also included a [[Cyber Key]], which activated no features on the toy itself, but included the code "sc5t". The key is black with a red Autobot symbol. This is the only Legends toy to have one. It was explained by Hasbro employees that the key and figure were separate promotional items simply bagged together, and the Skywarp was indeed a Decepticon. This toy was listed as a Universe toy on the Hasbro web site.

: This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classic Series|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Classic Series|Thrust]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

: As the toy includes no bio, it may just as easily represent [[Skywarp (G1)|Generation 1 Skywarp]]'s ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' form, or any other character named Skywarp.

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* '''[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]]''' (Palisades Toys mini-statue, 2005)

:A downscaled version of [[Palisades Toys|Palisades Toys']] polystone Megatron statue, essentially identical to the larger one but for the fact that it's only six inches tall, was produced as an [[exclusive]] for San Diego Comic-Con 2005. With only 500 units produced, the statue sold out in two days, setting a new record for Palisades at the show.

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==2006==

'''''Preview Night [[July 19]], [[July 20]] to [[July 23]]'''''

[[File:AltNemesisPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
* '''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]]''' (2006)
**''Alternators ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black repaint|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.

: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at San Diego Comic-Con 2006 and for a limited time at Hasbro Toy Shop, selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.

: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toy World for half the price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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==2007==

'''''Preview Night [[July 25]], [[July 26]] to [[July 29]]'''''

[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus Prime]]''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus Prime is an exclusive figure, released at the San Diego Comic-Con and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus Prime's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Alternators Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium-toy Menasor.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''[[Menasor (G1)#Titanium Series|Menasor]]''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand

: A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.

:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds. Whether this same backstory applies to the Classics or Universe toys is unknown.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on tfu.info.]''

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==2008==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

[[File:Nemesisprimesdcc08.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"

: Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime, transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as San Diego Comic-Con 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. He was not designed to pull a trailer, and subsequently does not come with one. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.

:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. In fact, counting the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[redeco]]s, this is the '''sixth''' version of this mold released within two years. You milk those [[completist]]s, [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy]], you milk 'em ''good''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info.]''

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[[File:Titanium-toy WWSkywarp.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Skywarp]]''' (Cybertron Hero, 2008)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Titanium Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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[[File:DST SDCCToonPrimeBust.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#G1AnimatedOptimusPrimeBust|G1 Animated Optimus Prime]]''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon's palette.

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==2009==

'''''Preview Night [[July 22]], [[July 23]] to [[July 26]]'''''

[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Soundwave]]''' (Exclusive, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, "concussion blaster"

: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ San Diego Comic-Con 2009]. After Hasbro's last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than ''four'' tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MightyMuggs MetallicOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SDCCmightymugg|Optimus Prime]]''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.

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==2010==

'''''Preview Night [[July 21]], [[July 22]] to [[July 25]]'''''

[[File:Universe2008 SDCC G1Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Blaster (G1)#Hasbroreissue|Autobot Blaster]]''' (2010)
**''Series:'' G1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Electro-Scrambler Gun
:This San Diego Comic-Con [[exclusive]] reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008) toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.

:This set was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released on the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and then also sold at FanExpo Canada 2010.
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[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''[[Prowl (G1)/toys#mIGHTY mUGGS|Prowl]]''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

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==2011==

'''''Preview Night [[July 20]], [[July 21]] to [[July 24]]'''''

[[File:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This should tide us over for <s>three</s> <s>six</s> eight months!]]
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit!]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, magnet, dignity-removing wearable Matrix packaging

: Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime is an [[exclusive]] to San Diego Comic-Con 2011. The toy comes in a packaging shaped like the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], which the owner can wear around his neck, preferably at the convention itself, so passers-by can exclaim "WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT?" and then try to get one themselves. The Matrix itself comes packaged in a box that is designed to look like Optimus Prime's chest, and opens accordingly. The chest window doors are sealed with a round magnet.

: The toy itself is an early release of the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy from the later "Entertainment Pack" set. There are some deco differences between this release and the later retail release; this version has gray windows instead of blue and is missing some of the silver deco on the helmet and roof/feet, as well as the yellow paint on his lights. His midriff is also darker.

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[[File:SDCCUltimateOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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[[File:StarscreamSkystriker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream Skystriker]] with [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Cobra Commander]]''' (2011)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Starscream. It includes Cobra Commander in a flight suit, wielding a "human-scaled" [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] pistol. After more than a quarter of a century, it represents just the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|second official mingling]] of the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchises in toy form.

: The last one of us alive will have the privilege of being buried with it.

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==2012==

'''''Preview Night [[July 11]], [[July 12]] to [[July 15]]'''''

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*'''[[Bruticus (WFC)|Decepticon Bruticus]]''' (multi-pack, 2012)
: This San Diego Comic-Con 2012 [[exclusive]] pack contains all five Combaticons ([[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]], [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]]) in game-accurate colors.

: Each of the four smaller limbs can also turn into another limb (e.g., Brawl can turn into either arm).

: This toy was "redecoed" into its own mass-release deco, as well as into a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-styled [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. It was later [[retool]]ed into [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].

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[[File:Primetoy-CliffjumperRIP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Rust In Peace Cliffjumper]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Dark Energon shard, "embedded" Dark Energon shard

: A San Diego Comic Con 2012 [[exclusive]], "Rust In Peace" Cliffjumper is a much more extensively-decoed and premium-packaged version of the "Terrorcon Cliffjumper" retool of the "First Edition" Cliffjumper mold, which was originally canceled worldwide, but was eventually released as an Asian market and [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive. Whew! His paint operations have been expanded from the original retail plans to give him more battle damage deco. He comes with two Dark Energon accessories; a long shard of the stuff, and a shorter, more rubbery one ending in an "energy splash" that can grasp around the edges of his chest to represent, well, him being stabbed with Dark Energon to bring him back to "life."

: He comes in a special case shaped like Cliffjumper's zombified head, which itself comes inside a box with Cliffjumper's chest printed on the front. Gruesome!

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*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank]] with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent Shockwave, with an additional cannon piece meant to emulate ''Generation 1'' Shockwave's gun barrel. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, various guns, a suitcase of money, and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

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==2013==

'''''Preview Night [[July 17]], [[July 18]] to [[July 21]]'''''

* '''[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]'''

: ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-esque [[package art]] by line artist [[Phil Jimenez]] and colorist [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]. Includes a second gun and PVC figures.

[[File:Shockwave's-Lab-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.]]
*'''[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's Lab]]'''
**''Accessories'': Lab Playset

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Beast Hunters]] Voyager Shockwave in G1-inspired colors (most notably the replacement of Shockwave's red optic with yellow), this set depicts Shockwave's creation of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], complete with a lab playset and a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]] in translucent and opaque blue. Despite what the stock images suggest, the fuschia highlights were largely replaced with black on the actual figure.

* '''[[Jetfire_(G1)/toys#G.I._Joe_and_the_Transformers|The Epic Conclusion!]] box set'''
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Occasionally Illegal]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Jetfire. The retool adds Jetfire's distinctive boosters and features an opening cockpit which can seat a figure. The boosters also mount the Skystriker's original vertical tail fins as a second set of horizontal fins. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:On [[July 22]], [[2013]], Harmony Gold, owner of the rights to the Robotech franchise and U.S. claimant to the ''Macross'' rights, [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/07/23/Transformers.pdf filed a copyright infringement suit against Hasbro]. In the filing, Harmony Gold argued that the release somehow infringed upon the intellectual property of the Veritech, but noted that "damages are difficult to ascertain". They demanded that Hasbro recall all Jetfires that had been sold, that all Jetfires (including the recalled ones) be either destroyed or handed over to Harmony Gold, and that Hasbro turn over all profits relating to the sales; this was to happen in addition to payment for all actual damages to Harmony Gold (despite Harmony Gold itself not knowing how much the actual damages were) and all punitive assessments assigned against Hasbro.

:Subsequently, an order was filed on September 23rd, 2013, to [http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/ dismiss the case with prejudice], implying that Harmony Gold and Hasbro have reached a settlement. Although confirmation of a settlement, much less details, have not been revealed, the fact that the case was dismissed ''with prejudice'' means that Harmony Gold cannot sue over the Jetfire issue again. By early October, the set was made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], though the set sold out quickly.

*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack'''
:A five-pack of 6" PVC ''[[Titan Heroes|Titan Warriors]]'' figures made up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Warriors|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.

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==2014==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

*'''Knights of Unicron'''
:The ''glorious'' [[Knights of Unicron]] set features redecoes of the ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''War for Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] toys with hair and clothing accessories to resemble a metal band. They also come with redecoes of ''Animated'' [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] and [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] to use as instruments, because there isn't quite enough insanity in this world.

*'''G1-Colored Dinobots'''
:This set features Voyager class [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] and deluxe class [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] and [[Snarl (AOE)|Snarl]] done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.

:(Poor [[Slog (AOE)|Slog]] apparently just gets no love)

*''''Class of 1984' Kreon set'''
:A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]], [[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]], [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]], and [[Skrapnel (Kre-O)|Skrapnel]] are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!

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==2015==

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==2016==

:The primary focus of the ''Transformers'' panel was the ''[[Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.

:In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.

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==2017==
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==2018==

The winners of that year's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.

[[Shogo Hasui]] and [[John Warden]] were on hand to sign [[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)| Siege]] Posters
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==Notes==
* The "'''S.D. 74'''" on the [[Hasbro]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] mold is an in-joke, according to [[Aaron Archer]]. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to ''explain'' the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at [[BotCon 2008]]: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the [[wikipedia:Petco Park|Petco Park]] stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)

==External links==
*[http://www.comic-con.org/ Comic-Con International]

[[Category:Conventions]]
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San Diego Comic-Con

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The '''San Diego Comic-Con''' is an annual [[San Diego]] convention. [[Hasbro]] debuts new product at the event, and various [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /[[Toys"R"Us]] booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.

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==Fiction==
===Live-action film ARG continuity===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sharsky]] attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met [[Fassbinder]], who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

==2005==

'''''Preview Night [[July 13]], [[July 14]] to [[July 17]]'''''

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*'''[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]''' (Legends, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Autobot Cybertron-type Cyber Key

: Available as an exclusive giveaway at Hasbro's booth for the San Diego Comic-Con 2005, Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] in a traditional black/purple/silver Skywarp color scheme. He has a flip-out energon blade in his right arm, but as the original toy was a small-scale representation of Supreme Starscream, he features a flip-out null ray cannon in his left arm instead of another blade. It also included a [[Cyber Key]], which activated no features on the toy itself, but included the code "sc5t". The key is black with a red Autobot symbol. This is the only Legends toy to have one. It was explained by Hasbro employees that the key and figure were separate promotional items simply bagged together, and the Skywarp was indeed a Decepticon. This toy was listed as a Universe toy on the Hasbro web site.

: This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classic Series|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Classic Series|Thrust]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

: As the toy includes no bio, it may just as easily represent [[Skywarp (G1)|Generation 1 Skywarp]]'s ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' form, or any other character named Skywarp.

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* '''[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]]''' (Palisades Toys mini-statue, 2005)

:A downscaled version of [[Palisades Toys|Palisades Toys']] polystone Megatron statue, essentially identical to the larger one but for the fact that it's only six inches tall, was produced as an [[exclusive]] for San Diego Comic-Con 2005. With only 500 units produced, the statue sold out in two days, setting a new record for Palisades at the show.

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==2006==

'''''Preview Night [[July 19]], [[July 20]] to [[July 23]]'''''

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* '''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]]''' (2006)
**''Alternators ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black repaint|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.

: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at San Diego Comic-Con 2006 and for a limited time at Hasbro Toy Shop, selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.

: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toy World for half the price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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==2007==

'''''Preview Night [[July 25]], [[July 26]] to [[July 29]]'''''

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*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus Prime]]''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus Prime is an exclusive figure, released at the San Diego Comic-Con and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus Prime's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Alternators Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''[[Menasor (G1)#Titanium Series|Menasor]]''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand

: A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.

:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds. Whether this same backstory applies to the Classics or Universe toys is unknown.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on tfu.info.]''

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==2008==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

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*'''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"

: Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime, transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as San Diego Comic-Con 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. He was not designed to pull a trailer, and subsequently does not come with one. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.

:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. In fact, counting the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[redeco]]s, this is the '''sixth''' version of this mold released within two years. You milk those [[completist]]s, [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy]], you milk 'em ''good''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info.]''

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*'''[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Skywarp]]''' (Cybertron Hero, 2008)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Titanium Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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* '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#G1AnimatedOptimusPrimeBust|G1 Animated Optimus Prime]]''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon's palette.

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==2009==

'''''Preview Night [[July 22]], [[July 23]] to [[July 26]]'''''

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*'''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Soundwave]]''' (Exclusive, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, "concussion blaster"

: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ San Diego Comic-Con 2009]. After Hasbro's last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than ''four'' tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SDCCmightymugg|Optimus Prime]]''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.

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==2010==

'''''Preview Night [[July 21]], [[July 22]] to [[July 25]]'''''

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*'''[[Blaster (G1)#Hasbroreissue|Autobot Blaster]]''' (2010)
**''Series:'' G1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Electro-Scrambler Gun
:This San Diego Comic-Con [[exclusive]] reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008) toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.

:This set was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released on the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and then also sold at FanExpo Canada 2010.
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*'''[[Prowl (G1)/toys#mIGHTY mUGGS|Prowl]]''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

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==2011==

'''''Preview Night [[July 20]], [[July 21]] to [[July 24]]'''''

[[File:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This should tide us over for <s>three</s> <s>six</s> eight months!]]
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit!]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, magnet, dignity-removing wearable Matrix packaging

: Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime is an [[exclusive]] to San Diego Comic-Con 2011. The toy comes in a packaging shaped like the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], which the owner can wear around his neck, preferably at the convention itself, so passers-by can exclaim "WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT?" and then try to get one themselves. The Matrix itself comes packaged in a box that is designed to look like Optimus Prime's chest, and opens accordingly. The chest window doors are sealed with a round magnet.

: The toy itself is an early release of the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy from the later "Entertainment Pack" set. There are some deco differences between this release and the later retail release; this version has gray windows instead of blue and is missing some of the silver deco on the helmet and roof/feet, as well as the yellow paint on his lights. His midriff is also darker.

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*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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*'''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream Skystriker]] with [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Cobra Commander]]''' (2011)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Starscream. It includes Cobra Commander in a flight suit, wielding a "human-scaled" [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] pistol. After more than a quarter of a century, it represents just the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|second official mingling]] of the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchises in toy form.

: The last one of us alive will have the privilege of being buried with it.

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==2012==

'''''Preview Night [[July 11]], [[July 12]] to [[July 15]]'''''

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*'''[[Bruticus (WFC)|Decepticon Bruticus]]''' (multi-pack, 2012)
: This San Diego Comic-Con 2012 [[exclusive]] pack contains all five Combaticons ([[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]], [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]]) in game-accurate colors.

: Each of the four smaller limbs can also turn into another limb (e.g., Brawl can turn into either arm).

: This toy was "redecoed" into its own mass-release deco, as well as into a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-styled [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. It was later [[retool]]ed into [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].

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*'''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Rust In Peace Cliffjumper]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Dark Energon shard, "embedded" Dark Energon shard

: A San Diego Comic Con 2012 [[exclusive]], "Rust In Peace" Cliffjumper is a much more extensively-decoed and premium-packaged version of the "Terrorcon Cliffjumper" retool of the "First Edition" Cliffjumper mold, which was originally canceled worldwide, but was eventually released as an Asian market and [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive. Whew! His paint operations have been expanded from the original retail plans to give him more battle damage deco. He comes with two Dark Energon accessories; a long shard of the stuff, and a shorter, more rubbery one ending in an "energy splash" that can grasp around the edges of his chest to represent, well, him being stabbed with Dark Energon to bring him back to "life."

: He comes in a special case shaped like Cliffjumper's zombified head, which itself comes inside a box with Cliffjumper's chest printed on the front. Gruesome!

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*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank]] with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent Shockwave, with an additional cannon piece meant to emulate ''Generation 1'' Shockwave's gun barrel. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, various guns, a suitcase of money, and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

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==2013==

'''''Preview Night [[July 17]], [[July 18]] to [[July 21]]'''''

* '''[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]'''

: ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-esque [[package art]] by line artist [[Phil Jimenez]] and colorist [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]. Includes a second gun and PVC figures.

[[File:Shockwave's-Lab-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.]]
*'''[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's Lab]]'''
**''Accessories'': Lab Playset

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Beast Hunters]] Voyager Shockwave in G1-inspired colors (most notably the replacement of Shockwave's red optic with yellow), this set depicts Shockwave's creation of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], complete with a lab playset and a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]] in translucent and opaque blue. Despite what the stock images suggest, the fuschia highlights were largely replaced with black on the actual figure.

* '''[[Jetfire_(G1)/toys#G.I._Joe_and_the_Transformers|The Epic Conclusion!]] box set'''
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Occasionally Illegal]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Jetfire. The retool adds Jetfire's distinctive boosters and features an opening cockpit which can seat a figure. The boosters also mount the Skystriker's original vertical tail fins as a second set of horizontal fins. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:On [[July 22]], [[2013]], Harmony Gold, owner of the rights to the Robotech franchise and U.S. claimant to the ''Macross'' rights, [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/07/23/Transformers.pdf filed a copyright infringement suit against Hasbro]. In the filing, Harmony Gold argued that the release somehow infringed upon the intellectual property of the Veritech, but noted that "damages are difficult to ascertain". They demanded that Hasbro recall all Jetfires that had been sold, that all Jetfires (including the recalled ones) be either destroyed or handed over to Harmony Gold, and that Hasbro turn over all profits relating to the sales; this was to happen in addition to payment for all actual damages to Harmony Gold (despite Harmony Gold itself not knowing how much the actual damages were) and all punitive assessments assigned against Hasbro.

:Subsequently, an order was filed on September 23rd, 2013, to [http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/ dismiss the case with prejudice], implying that Harmony Gold and Hasbro have reached a settlement. Although confirmation of a settlement, much less details, have not been revealed, the fact that the case was dismissed ''with prejudice'' means that Harmony Gold cannot sue over the Jetfire issue again. By early October, the set was made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], though the set sold out quickly.

*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack'''
:A five-pack of 6" PVC ''[[Titan Heroes|Titan Warriors]]'' figures made up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Warriors|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.

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==2014==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

*'''Knights of Unicron'''
:The ''glorious'' [[Knights of Unicron]] set features redecoes of the ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''War for Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] toys with hair and clothing accessories to resemble a metal band. They also come with redecoes of ''Animated'' [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] and [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] to use as instruments, because there isn't quite enough insanity in this world.

*'''G1-Colored Dinobots'''
:This set features Voyager class [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] and deluxe class [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] and [[Snarl (AOE)|Snarl]] done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.

:(Poor [[Slog (AOE)|Slog]] apparently just gets no love)

*''''Class of 1984' Kreon set'''
:A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]], [[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]], [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]], and [[Skrapnel (Kre-O)|Skrapnel]] are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!

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==2015==

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==2016==

:The primary focus of the ''Transformers'' panel was the ''[[Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.

:In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.

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==2017==
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==2018==

The winners of that year's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.

Shogo Hasui and John Warden were on hand to sign [[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)| Siege]] Posters
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==Notes==
* The "'''S.D. 74'''" on the [[Hasbro]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] mold is an in-joke, according to [[Aaron Archer]]. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to ''explain'' the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at [[BotCon 2008]]: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the [[wikipedia:Petco Park|Petco Park]] stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)

==External links==
*[http://www.comic-con.org/ Comic-Con International]

[[Category:Conventions]]
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San Diego Comic-Con

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The '''San Diego Comic-Con''' is an annual [[San Diego]] convention. [[Hasbro]] debuts new product at the event, and various [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /[[Toys"R"Us]] booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.

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==Fiction==
===Live-action film ARG continuity===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sharsky]] attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met [[Fassbinder]], who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

==2005==

'''''Preview Night [[July 13]], [[July 14]] to [[July 17]]'''''

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*'''[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]''' (Legends, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Autobot Cybertron-type Cyber Key

: Available as an exclusive giveaway at Hasbro's booth for the San Diego Comic-Con 2005, Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] in a traditional black/purple/silver Skywarp color scheme. He has a flip-out energon blade in his right arm, but as the original toy was a small-scale representation of Supreme Starscream, he features a flip-out null ray cannon in his left arm instead of another blade. It also included a [[Cyber Key]], which activated no features on the toy itself, but included the code "sc5t". The key is black with a red Autobot symbol. This is the only Legends toy to have one. It was explained by Hasbro employees that the key and figure were separate promotional items simply bagged together, and the Skywarp was indeed a Decepticon. This toy was listed as a Universe toy on the Hasbro web site.

: This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classic Series|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Classic Series|Thrust]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

: As the toy includes no bio, it may just as easily represent [[Skywarp (G1)|Generation 1 Skywarp]]'s ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' form, or any other character named Skywarp.

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* '''[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]]''' (Palisades Toys mini-statue, 2005)

:A downscaled version of [[Palisades Toys|Palisades Toys']] polystone Megatron statue, essentially identical to the larger one but for the fact that it's only six inches tall, was produced as an [[exclusive]] for San Diego Comic-Con 2005. With only 500 units produced, the statue sold out in two days, setting a new record for Palisades at the show.

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==2006==

'''''Preview Night [[July 19]], [[July 20]] to [[July 23]]'''''

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* '''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]]''' (2006)
**''Alternators ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black repaint|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.

: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at San Diego Comic-Con 2006 and for a limited time at Hasbro Toy Shop, selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.

: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toy World for half the price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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==2007==

'''''Preview Night [[July 25]], [[July 26]] to [[July 29]]'''''

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*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus Prime]]''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus Prime is an exclusive figure, released at the San Diego Comic-Con and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus Prime's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Alternators Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''[[Menasor (G1)#Titanium Series|Menasor]]''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand

: A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.

:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds. Whether this same backstory applies to the Classics or Universe toys is unknown.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on tfu.info.]''

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==2008==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

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*'''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"

: Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime, transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as San Diego Comic-Con 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. He was not designed to pull a trailer, and subsequently does not come with one. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.

:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. In fact, counting the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[redeco]]s, this is the '''sixth''' version of this mold released within two years. You milk those [[completist]]s, [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy]], you milk 'em ''good''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info.]''

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*'''[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Skywarp]]''' (Cybertron Hero, 2008)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Titanium Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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* '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#G1AnimatedOptimusPrimeBust|G1 Animated Optimus Prime]]''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon's palette.

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==2009==

'''''Preview Night [[July 22]], [[July 23]] to [[July 26]]'''''

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*'''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Soundwave]]''' (Exclusive, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, "concussion blaster"

: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ San Diego Comic-Con 2009]. After Hasbro's last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than ''four'' tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SDCCmightymugg|Optimus Prime]]''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.

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==2010==

'''''Preview Night [[July 21]], [[July 22]] to [[July 25]]'''''

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*'''[[Blaster (G1)#Hasbroreissue|Autobot Blaster]]''' (2010)
**''Series:'' G1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Electro-Scrambler Gun
:This San Diego Comic-Con [[exclusive]] reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008) toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.

:This set was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released on the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and then also sold at FanExpo Canada 2010.
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*'''[[Prowl (G1)/toys#mIGHTY mUGGS|Prowl]]''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

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==2011==

'''''Preview Night [[July 20]], [[July 21]] to [[July 24]]'''''

[[File:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This should tide us over for <s>three</s> <s>six</s> eight months!]]
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit!]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, magnet, dignity-removing wearable Matrix packaging

: Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime is an [[exclusive]] to San Diego Comic-Con 2011. The toy comes in a packaging shaped like the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], which the owner can wear around his neck, preferably at the convention itself, so passers-by can exclaim "WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT?" and then try to get one themselves. The Matrix itself comes packaged in a box that is designed to look like Optimus Prime's chest, and opens accordingly. The chest window doors are sealed with a round magnet.

: The toy itself is an early release of the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy from the later "Entertainment Pack" set. There are some deco differences between this release and the later retail release; this version has gray windows instead of blue and is missing some of the silver deco on the helmet and roof/feet, as well as the yellow paint on his lights. His midriff is also darker.

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*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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*'''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream Skystriker]] with [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Cobra Commander]]''' (2011)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Starscream. It includes Cobra Commander in a flight suit, wielding a "human-scaled" [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] pistol. After more than a quarter of a century, it represents just the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|second official mingling]] of the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchises in toy form.

: The last one of us alive will have the privilege of being buried with it.

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==2012==

'''''Preview Night [[July 11]], [[July 12]] to [[July 15]]'''''

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*'''[[Bruticus (WFC)|Decepticon Bruticus]]''' (multi-pack, 2012)
: This San Diego Comic-Con 2012 [[exclusive]] pack contains all five Combaticons ([[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]], [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]]) in game-accurate colors.

: Each of the four smaller limbs can also turn into another limb (e.g., Brawl can turn into either arm).

: This toy was "redecoed" into its own mass-release deco, as well as into a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-styled [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. It was later [[retool]]ed into [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].

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*'''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Rust In Peace Cliffjumper]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Dark Energon shard, "embedded" Dark Energon shard

: A San Diego Comic Con 2012 [[exclusive]], "Rust In Peace" Cliffjumper is a much more extensively-decoed and premium-packaged version of the "Terrorcon Cliffjumper" retool of the "First Edition" Cliffjumper mold, which was originally canceled worldwide, but was eventually released as an Asian market and [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive. Whew! His paint operations have been expanded from the original retail plans to give him more battle damage deco. He comes with two Dark Energon accessories; a long shard of the stuff, and a shorter, more rubbery one ending in an "energy splash" that can grasp around the edges of his chest to represent, well, him being stabbed with Dark Energon to bring him back to "life."

: He comes in a special case shaped like Cliffjumper's zombified head, which itself comes inside a box with Cliffjumper's chest printed on the front. Gruesome!

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*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank]] with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent Shockwave, with an additional cannon piece meant to emulate ''Generation 1'' Shockwave's gun barrel. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, various guns, a suitcase of money, and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

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==2013==

'''''Preview Night [[July 17]], [[July 18]] to [[July 21]]'''''

* '''[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]'''

: ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-esque [[package art]] by line artist [[Phil Jimenez]] and colorist [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]. Includes a second gun and PVC figures.

[[File:Shockwave's-Lab-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.]]
*'''[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's Lab]]'''
**''Accessories'': Lab Playset

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Beast Hunters]] Voyager Shockwave in G1-inspired colors (most notably the replacement of Shockwave's red optic with yellow), this set depicts Shockwave's creation of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], complete with a lab playset and a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]] in translucent and opaque blue. Despite what the stock images suggest, the fuschia highlights were largely replaced with black on the actual figure.

* '''[[Jetfire_(G1)/toys#G.I._Joe_and_the_Transformers|The Epic Conclusion!]] box set'''
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Occasionally Illegal]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Jetfire. The retool adds Jetfire's distinctive boosters and features an opening cockpit which can seat a figure. The boosters also mount the Skystriker's original vertical tail fins as a second set of horizontal fins. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:On [[July 22]], [[2013]], Harmony Gold, owner of the rights to the Robotech franchise and U.S. claimant to the ''Macross'' rights, [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/07/23/Transformers.pdf filed a copyright infringement suit against Hasbro]. In the filing, Harmony Gold argued that the release somehow infringed upon the intellectual property of the Veritech, but noted that "damages are difficult to ascertain". They demanded that Hasbro recall all Jetfires that had been sold, that all Jetfires (including the recalled ones) be either destroyed or handed over to Harmony Gold, and that Hasbro turn over all profits relating to the sales; this was to happen in addition to payment for all actual damages to Harmony Gold (despite Harmony Gold itself not knowing how much the actual damages were) and all punitive assessments assigned against Hasbro.

:Subsequently, an order was filed on September 23rd, 2013, to [http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/ dismiss the case with prejudice], implying that Harmony Gold and Hasbro have reached a settlement. Although confirmation of a settlement, much less details, have not been revealed, the fact that the case was dismissed ''with prejudice'' means that Harmony Gold cannot sue over the Jetfire issue again. By early October, the set was made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], though the set sold out quickly.

*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack'''
:A five-pack of 6" PVC ''[[Titan Heroes|Titan Warriors]]'' figures made up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Warriors|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.

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==2014==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

*'''Knights of Unicron'''
:The ''glorious'' [[Knights of Unicron]] set features redecoes of the ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''War for Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] toys with hair and clothing accessories to resemble a metal band. They also come with redecoes of ''Animated'' [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] and [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] to use as instruments, because there isn't quite enough insanity in this world.

*'''G1-Colored Dinobots'''
:This set features Voyager class [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] and deluxe class [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] and [[Snarl (AOE)|Snarl]] done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.

:(Poor [[Slog (AOE)|Slog]] apparently just gets no love)

*''''Class of 1984' Kreon set'''
:A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]], [[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]], [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]], and [[Skrapnel (Kre-O)|Skrapnel]] are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!

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==2015==

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==2016==

:The primary focus of the ''Transformers'' panel was the ''[[Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.

:In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.

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==2017==
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==2018==

The winners of that year's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.

Shogo Hasui and John Warden were on hand to sign [[War for Cybertron: Siege|War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)]] Posters
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==Notes==
* The "'''S.D. 74'''" on the [[Hasbro]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] mold is an in-joke, according to [[Aaron Archer]]. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to ''explain'' the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at [[BotCon 2008]]: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the [[wikipedia:Petco Park|Petco Park]] stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)

==External links==
*[http://www.comic-con.org/ Comic-Con International]

[[Category:Conventions]]
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The '''San Diego Comic-Con''' is an annual [[San Diego]] convention. [[Hasbro]] debuts new product at the event, and various [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /[[Toys"R"Us]] booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.

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==Fiction==
===Live-action film ARG continuity===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sharsky]] attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met [[Fassbinder]], who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

==2005==

'''''Preview Night [[July 13]], [[July 14]] to [[July 17]]'''''

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*'''[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]''' (Legends, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Autobot Cybertron-type Cyber Key

: Available as an exclusive giveaway at Hasbro's booth for the San Diego Comic-Con 2005, Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] in a traditional black/purple/silver Skywarp color scheme. He has a flip-out energon blade in his right arm, but as the original toy was a small-scale representation of Supreme Starscream, he features a flip-out null ray cannon in his left arm instead of another blade. It also included a [[Cyber Key]], which activated no features on the toy itself, but included the code "sc5t". The key is black with a red Autobot symbol. This is the only Legends toy to have one. It was explained by Hasbro employees that the key and figure were separate promotional items simply bagged together, and the Skywarp was indeed a Decepticon. This toy was listed as a Universe toy on the Hasbro web site.

: This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classic Series|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Classic Series|Thrust]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

: As the toy includes no bio, it may just as easily represent [[Skywarp (G1)|Generation 1 Skywarp]]'s ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' form, or any other character named Skywarp.

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* '''[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]]''' (Palisades Toys mini-statue, 2005)

:A downscaled version of [[Palisades Toys|Palisades Toys']] polystone Megatron statue, essentially identical to the larger one but for the fact that it's only six inches tall, was produced as an [[exclusive]] for San Diego Comic-Con 2005. With only 500 units produced, the statue sold out in two days, setting a new record for Palisades at the show.

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==2006==

'''''Preview Night [[July 19]], [[July 20]] to [[July 23]]'''''

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* '''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]]''' (2006)
**''Alternators ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black repaint|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.

: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at San Diego Comic-Con 2006 and for a limited time at Hasbro Toy Shop, selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.

: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toy World for half the price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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==2007==

'''''Preview Night [[July 25]], [[July 26]] to [[July 29]]'''''

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*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus Prime]]''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus Prime is an exclusive figure, released at the San Diego Comic-Con and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".

:Rodimus Prime's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Alternators Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''[[Menasor (G1)#Titanium Series|Menasor]]''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand

: A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.

:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds. Whether this same backstory applies to the Classics or Universe toys is unknown.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on tfu.info.]''

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==2008==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

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*'''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"

: Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime, transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as San Diego Comic-Con 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. He was not designed to pull a trailer, and subsequently does not come with one. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.

:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. In fact, counting the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[redeco]]s, this is the '''sixth''' version of this mold released within two years. You milk those [[completist]]s, [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy]], you milk 'em ''good''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info.]''

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*'''[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Skywarp]]''' (Cybertron Hero, 2008)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Titanium Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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* '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#G1AnimatedOptimusPrimeBust|G1 Animated Optimus Prime]]''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon's palette.

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==2009==

'''''Preview Night [[July 22]], [[July 23]] to [[July 26]]'''''

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*'''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Soundwave]]''' (Exclusive, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, "concussion blaster"

: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ San Diego Comic-Con 2009]. After Hasbro's last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than ''four'' tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SDCCmightymugg|Optimus Prime]]''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.

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==2010==

'''''Preview Night [[July 21]], [[July 22]] to [[July 25]]'''''

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*'''[[Blaster (G1)#Hasbroreissue|Autobot Blaster]]''' (2010)
**''Series:'' G1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Electro-Scrambler Gun
:This San Diego Comic-Con [[exclusive]] reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008) toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.

:This set was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released on the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and then also sold at FanExpo Canada 2010.
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*'''[[Prowl (G1)/toys#mIGHTY mUGGS|Prowl]]''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

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==2011==

'''''Preview Night [[July 20]], [[July 21]] to [[July 24]]'''''

[[File:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This should tide us over for <s>three</s> <s>six</s> eight months!]]
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit!]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, magnet, dignity-removing wearable Matrix packaging

: Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime is an [[exclusive]] to San Diego Comic-Con 2011. The toy comes in a packaging shaped like the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], which the owner can wear around his neck, preferably at the convention itself, so passers-by can exclaim "WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT?" and then try to get one themselves. The Matrix itself comes packaged in a box that is designed to look like Optimus Prime's chest, and opens accordingly. The chest window doors are sealed with a round magnet.

: The toy itself is an early release of the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy from the later "Entertainment Pack" set. There are some deco differences between this release and the later retail release; this version has gray windows instead of blue and is missing some of the silver deco on the helmet and roof/feet, as well as the yellow paint on his lights. His midriff is also darker.

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*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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*'''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream Skystriker]] with [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Cobra Commander]]''' (2011)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Starscream. It includes Cobra Commander in a flight suit, wielding a "human-scaled" [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] pistol. After more than a quarter of a century, it represents just the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|second official mingling]] of the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchises in toy form.

: The last one of us alive will have the privilege of being buried with it.

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==2012==

'''''Preview Night [[July 11]], [[July 12]] to [[July 15]]'''''

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*'''[[Bruticus (WFC)|Decepticon Bruticus]]''' (multi-pack, 2012)
: This San Diego Comic-Con 2012 [[exclusive]] pack contains all five Combaticons ([[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]], [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]]) in game-accurate colors.

: Each of the four smaller limbs can also turn into another limb (e.g., Brawl can turn into either arm).

: This toy was "redecoed" into its own mass-release deco, as well as into a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-styled [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. It was later [[retool]]ed into [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].

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[[File:Primetoy-CliffjumperRIP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Rust In Peace Cliffjumper]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Dark Energon shard, "embedded" Dark Energon shard

: A San Diego Comic Con 2012 [[exclusive]], "Rust In Peace" Cliffjumper is a much more extensively-decoed and premium-packaged version of the "Terrorcon Cliffjumper" retool of the "First Edition" Cliffjumper mold, which was originally canceled worldwide, but was eventually released as an Asian market and [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive. Whew! His paint operations have been expanded from the original retail plans to give him more battle damage deco. He comes with two Dark Energon accessories; a long shard of the stuff, and a shorter, more rubbery one ending in an "energy splash" that can grasp around the edges of his chest to represent, well, him being stabbed with Dark Energon to bring him back to "life."

: He comes in a special case shaped like Cliffjumper's zombified head, which itself comes inside a box with Cliffjumper's chest printed on the front. Gruesome!

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*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank]] with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent Shockwave, with an additional cannon piece meant to emulate ''Generation 1'' Shockwave's gun barrel. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, various guns, a suitcase of money, and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

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==2013==

'''''Preview Night [[July 17]], [[July 18]] to [[July 21]]'''''

* '''[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]'''

: ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-esque [[package art]] by line artist [[Phil Jimenez]] and colorist [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]. Includes a second gun and PVC figures.

[[File:Shockwave's-Lab-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.]]
*'''[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's Lab]]'''
**''Accessories'': Lab Playset

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Beast Hunters]] Voyager Shockwave in G1-inspired colors (most notably the replacement of Shockwave's red optic with yellow), this set depicts Shockwave's creation of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], complete with a lab playset and a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]] in translucent and opaque blue. Despite what the stock images suggest, the fuschia highlights were largely replaced with black on the actual figure.

* '''[[Jetfire_(G1)/toys#G.I._Joe_and_the_Transformers|The Epic Conclusion!]] box set'''
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Occasionally Illegal]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Jetfire. The retool adds Jetfire's distinctive boosters and features an opening cockpit which can seat a figure. The boosters also mount the Skystriker's original vertical tail fins as a second set of horizontal fins. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:On [[July 22]], [[2013]], Harmony Gold, owner of the rights to the Robotech franchise and U.S. claimant to the ''Macross'' rights, [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/07/23/Transformers.pdf filed a copyright infringement suit against Hasbro]. In the filing, Harmony Gold argued that the release somehow infringed upon the intellectual property of the Veritech, but noted that "damages are difficult to ascertain". They demanded that Hasbro recall all Jetfires that had been sold, that all Jetfires (including the recalled ones) be either destroyed or handed over to Harmony Gold, and that Hasbro turn over all profits relating to the sales; this was to happen in addition to payment for all actual damages to Harmony Gold (despite Harmony Gold itself not knowing how much the actual damages were) and all punitive assessments assigned against Hasbro.

:Subsequently, an order was filed on September 23rd, 2013, to [http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/ dismiss the case with prejudice], implying that Harmony Gold and Hasbro have reached a settlement. Although confirmation of a settlement, much less details, have not been revealed, the fact that the case was dismissed ''with prejudice'' means that Harmony Gold cannot sue over the Jetfire issue again. By early October, the set was made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], though the set sold out quickly.

*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack'''
:A five-pack of 6" PVC ''[[Titan Heroes|Titan Warriors]]'' figures made up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Warriors|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.

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==2014==

'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''

*'''Knights of Unicron'''
:The ''glorious'' [[Knights of Unicron]] set features redecoes of the ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''War for Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] toys with hair and clothing accessories to resemble a metal band. They also come with redecoes of ''Animated'' [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] and [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] to use as instruments, because there isn't quite enough insanity in this world.

*'''G1-Colored Dinobots'''
:This set features Voyager class [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] and deluxe class [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] and [[Snarl (AOE)|Snarl]] done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.

:(Poor [[Slog (AOE)|Slog]] apparently just gets no love)

*''''Class of 1984' Kreon set'''
:A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]], [[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]], [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]], and [[Skrapnel (Kre-O)|Skrapnel]] are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!

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==2015==

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==2016==

:The primary focus of the ''Transformers'' panel was the ''[[Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.

:In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.

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==2017==
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==2018==

The winners of that year's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.

Shogo Hasui and John Warden were on hand to sign [[War For Cybertron: Siege]] Posters
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==Notes==
* The "'''S.D. 74'''" on the [[Hasbro]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] mold is an in-joke, according to [[Aaron Archer]]. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to ''explain'' the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at [[BotCon 2008]]: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the [[wikipedia:Petco Park|Petco Park]] stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)

==External links==
*[http://www.comic-con.org/ Comic-Con International]

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Hasbro]]

Shogo Hasui

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[[File:ShogoHasui.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

'''Shogo Hasui''' (蓮井章悟 ''Hasui Shōgo'') is a designer at [[TakaraTomy]], joining the company in 1999. Since ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', he has called "dibs" to design every [[Starscream (disambiguation)|Starscream]] toy,<ref>TakaraTomy designer interview in ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1''</ref> and is thus referred to as "Mr. Starscream" within Takara's ''Transformers'' design team.

Like several Takara designers that have been interviewed, he bemoans [[Hasbro]]'s restrictive [[size class]] plastic weight limits, which can cause headaches during design.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
Hasui was among the Transformer toy designers present at the [[Transformers Celebration 2014]], where they handed out autographs. He impressed the beast-mode-loving [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] by telling him he once designed a three-headed beast toy called [[Bruticus (RID)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Legends Bonus Vol.}} At some point, Hasui was riding the train with [[Hisashi Yuki]] when the two were taken aback by Rattrap's new robot body. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|Bonus Edition Vol. 1}}

==Toys that Shogo Hasui is known to have had a hand in designing==
===Beast Machines===
*[[Bruticus (RID)|Bruticus]]
*[[Skydive (BM)#Beast Machines|Skydive]] (his first Transformer design)

===Armada===
*[[Starscream (Armada)#Armada|Starscream]]

===Energon===
*[[Starscream (Armada)#Energon|Starscream]]
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]] (with [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]])

===Cybertron===
*[[Starscream (Armada)#Cybertron|Starscream (Voyager class)]] (based upon ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' Starscream by [[Don Figueroa]])
*[[Starscream (Armada)#Supreme|Starscream (Supreme class)]] (with [[Eric Siebenaler]])

===Classics===
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream (Deluxe class)]] (with Don Figueroa and Eric Siebenaler)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Hot Rod (Deluxe class)]]

===Transformers (2007)===
*[[Arcee (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Arcee (Deluxe class)]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Barricade (Deluxe class)]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Jazz (Deluxe class)]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Ratchet (Voyager class)]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Starscream (Voyager class)]] (with Eric Siebenaler)

===Animated===
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Voyager Class|Optimus Prime (Deluxe class)]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Deluxe Class|Optimus Prime (Voyager class)]]
*[[Shockwave (Animated)#Animated|Shockwave (Voyager class)]]
*[[Lockdown (Animated)#Animated|Lockdown (Deluxe class)]]

===Henkei! Henkei!===
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|Starscream]] (presumably the deco)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|Hot Rodimus]] (presumably the deco)

===Revenge of the Fallen===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance|Bumblebee (Human Alliance)]]/[[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance|Sam Witwicky]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Sideswipe (Deluxe class)]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 2|Starscream (Voyager class)]]

===Transformers (2010)===
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Starscream (Leader class)]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance|Barricade (Human Alliance)]]/[[Frenzy (Movie)#Human Alliance|Frenzy]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Human Alliance|Jazz (Human Alliance)]]/[[William Lennox#Human Alliance|Captain Lennox]]

===Generations===
*[[Drift (G1)#Generations|Autobot Drift]]
*[[Combiner Wars]] [[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Decepticon Shockwave]]
*Combiner Wars [[Brawl_(G1)#CombinerWars|Brawl]]
*Combiner Wars [[Swindle_(G1)#CombinerWars|Swindle]]
*Combiner Wars [[Onslaught_(G1)#CombinerWars|Onslaught]]
*Combiner Wars [[Victorion#Generations|Victorion]]
*Combiner Wars [[Devastator (G1)#Generations|Devastator]]
*[[Titans Return]] [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Fracas & Scourge]]
*Titans Return [[Highbrow_(G1)#Generations|Xort & Highbrow]]
*Titans Return [[Sixshot#Generations|Decepticon Revolver & Six Shot]]
*Titans Return [[Sixshot#Generations|Ominus & Sky Shadow]]
*Titans Return [[Black_Shadow_(Victory)#TitansReturn|Emissary & Cerebros & Fortress Maximus]]
*Titans Return [[Overlord_(Masterforce)#Generations|Dreadnaut & Decepticon Overlord]]
*Titans Return [[Trypticon_(G1)#Titans_Return|Decepticon Necro & Decepticon Full-Tilt & Trypticon]]

===Power Core Combiners===
*[[Heavytread (PCC)#Toys|Heavytread]]/[[Groundspike#Power Core Combiners|Groundspike]]
*[[Grimstone (PCC)#Toys|Grimstone]]/[[Dinobot (PCC)#Power Core Combiners|Dinobots]]

===Dark of the Moon===
*[[Backfire (TF 2010)#Dark of the Moon|Backfire (Human Alliance)]]/[[Spike Witwicky (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Spike Witwicky]]
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave (Human Alliance)]]/[[Dylan Gould#Human Alliance|Mr. Gould]]

===Prime===
*[[Starscream (WFC)#Prime|Starscream (Deluxe class)]]
*[[Arcee (WFC)#Prime|Arcee (Deluxe class)]]

===Go!===
*[[Go_Prime#Go.21|Go Prime]](deco and bio)

===Masterpiece===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Starscream]] (with [[Hironori Kobayashi]])
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-12 Lambor]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#G2Masterpiece|MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver.]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-13 Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor)]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|MP-13B Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)#Masterpiece|Ratbat)]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-14 Alert]]
*[[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-15 Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-16 Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-17 Prowl]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-18 Streak]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-19 Smokescreen]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-20 Wheeljack]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-21 Bumble]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|MP-22 Ultra Magnus]] (initial design, final version by Hironori Kobayashi)

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|MPM-1 Starscream]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|MPM-2 Bumblebee]]

===Adventure===
*[[Grimlock_(RID_2015)#Adventure|Battle Grimlock]]

==Convention appearances (United States)==
*[[BotCon 2007]]
*[[San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con 2015]]
*[[San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con 2018]]

==Notes==
*During pre-production of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', Hasui created a combiner concept model (made from various Japanese robot and superhero toys) and storyboard-style concepts for a movie-styled "Devastator" combiner (involving a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter, such as [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]) for Hasbro to pass onto the movie production staff.<ref name="Generations 3">TakaraTomy designer interview in ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 3''</ref>
*Hasui was the original TakaraTomy designer assigned to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Combiner class [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] (and had completed some preliminary sketches for it), but due to scheduling conflicts, that project was handed over to fellow TakaraTomy designer [[Takio Ejima]].<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*Due to the enormous workload the TakaraTomy designers were under, Hasui was by default the one assigned to present a proof-of-concept prototype for ''Revenge of the Fallen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Human Alliance]] subset of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''-styled larger vehicles partnered with [[human]] drivers. He rapidly created the proof-of-concept model using a Voyager class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] toy with a new shoulder (that turned into a seat for the human passenger in either mode), a new left forearm (which turned into a motorcycle) and a new gigantic weapons array.<ref name="Generations 3"/>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html Translated interview from ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/233718-takaratomy-staff-interview-translation-mr-starscream.html Translated interview from the TakaraTomy website on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/281700-takaratomy-staff-interview-rotf-human-alliance-gravity-bots-more.html Translated interview on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' work from ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 3'' on TFW2005.com]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/292394-takaratomy-staff-interview-animated.html Translated interview on ''Animated'' on TFW2005.com]
*[https://twitter.com/Hasui_TF Shogo Hasui's TF Twitter account]

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