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*On [[April 10]], 2017, a [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/1429975457072644 video] featuring [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] was released to promote the event. Hasbro also revealed that the convention would include exclusive products as well as autograph and panel sessions.
*On [[April 10]], 2017, a [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/1429975457072644 video] featuring [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] was released to promote the event. Hasbro also revealed that the convention would include exclusive products as well as autograph and panel sessions.
*At 12:01am on [[May 23]], 2017, fan media were allowed to announce that the HasCon site was live and tickets were on sale. The official site and subsequent [http://newsroom.hasbro.com/mediakit/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1027554 press release] revealed that producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] and voice-actors [[Peter Cullen]] and [[Frank Welker]] would be in attendance for ''Transformers'' media, as well as Product Design Manager [[John Warden]].
*At 12:01am on [[May 23]], 2017, fan media were allowed to announce that the HasCon site was live and tickets were on sale. The official site and subsequent [http://newsroom.hasbro.com/mediakit/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1027554 press release] revealed that producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] and voice-actors [[Peter Cullen]] and [[Frank Welker]] would be in attendance for ''Transformers'' media, as well as Product Design Manager [[John Warden]].
*On [[August 8]] 2017, [[Susan Blu]] and [[Stan Bush]] were announced as guests for autographs.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/08/susan-blu-stan-bush-hascon-346630]</ref>
*On [[August 8]] 2017, [[Susan Blu]] and [[Stan Bush]] were announced as guests for autographs.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/08/susan-blu-stan-bush-hascon-346630 ]</ref>
*The following day, [[Isabela Moner]] was confirmed for attendance.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/09/isabela-moner-confirmed-hascon-346677]</ref> A week later, co-star [[Mark Wahlberg]] was announced as attending as well.
*The following day, [[Isabela Moner]] was confirmed for attendance.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/09/isabela-moner-confirmed-hascon-346677 ]</ref> A week later, co-star [[Mark Wahlberg]] was announced as attending as well.


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HasCon 2017 »

And then there is even more wailing, and stronger gnashing of teeth from the fans.
Date September 8, 2017
City Providence, Rhode Island.
Venue Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center

HasCon 2017, the first HasCon convention, was held in Providence, Rhode Island from September 8 through 10, 2017. As an expo/celebration of all brands that Hasbro owns or licenses across all age groups, Transformers had a significant presence.


Venue

The convention was held at the Rhode Island Convention Center for the main show floor, gaming rooms and smaller panels, with the adjacent Dunkin' Donuts Center arena used for the larger presentations and concerts.

Guests

Semi-technically, Hasbro's whole staff were guests, as they were brought in to cover their brands' booths and answer questions, just as they did during BotCons. Many also attended panels for their brands and fields of work, including several TakaraTomy employees.

Events


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Friday September 8

More than Meets the Eye


IDW - Transformers Comics: How Artists and Writers Bring Stories to Life


From Unicron to Megatron - Explore the Villains of Transformers


Saturday September 9

IDW: The Hasbro Comic Revolution


Peter and Frank Sound Off: The Voices of Optimus Prime & Megatron!


Transformers: 'The Last Knight' in the Making


Transformers: Special Dinner Event

Sunday September 10

While Sunday saw several panels repeat, there were some new panels and events on the schedule:

The Prime Wars Trilogy: See the story come to life!


Peter and Frank Sound Off: The Voices of Optimus Prime & Megatron!


IDW - Transformers Comics: How Artists and Writers Bring Stories to Life


The Women of Transformers


More than Meets the Eye


Merchandise

Exclusive items from multiple brands were available at the show, but we'll focus on the Transformers-related stuff...

Purchase-at-show items included:


The Hasbro "Boutique" sold regular-retail Hasbro toys at wholesale cost. Several of these items were either not yet available at retail or had only just started hitting... and largely sold out by end of show:

There were also a lot of posters and apparel on sale, both Transformers specific and HasCon-branded with Transformers characters on them (usually Optimus).

The Boutique eventually added the HasCon exclusives to their available stock over the weekend. Free shipping was offered by having the orders be fulfilled by Hasbro Toy Shop online ordering at checkout.


Throughout the weekend, numerous posters, art cards and other small swag was given away free at the various booths:


Run-up

References

  1. ↑ Lorenzo di Bonaventura's attendance was initially revealed via a press release rather than on the site itself.
  2. ↑ [1]
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