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:The pre-show featured a teaser for "''[[Transformers: Legacy: Evolution]]''," the year two subtheme of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' toyline, as well as the reveal of ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass II|Shattered Glass II]]'' [[Shattered Glass II issue 5|#5]] via its retail incentive cover, drawn by ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' lead toy designer [[Mark Maher]]. | |||
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As was at-this-point-traditional for Hasbro Pulse virtual conventions, a "convention exclusive" set was listed on the Hasbro Pulse website simultaneous to the show: | As was at-this-point-traditional for Hasbro Pulse virtual conventions, a "convention exclusive" set was listed on the Hasbro Pulse website simultaneous to the show: | ||
Revision as of 23:12, 30 September 2022
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| Date | September 30-October 1, 2022 | ||||||
| Venue | Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel | ||||||
Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 was a virtual convention showcasing products and media from Hasbro's brands and products from Fortnite, Marvel and Star Wars and more. The event was held the weekend of September 30, 2022 via the YouTube channel for Hasbro Pulse. The event was hosted by Pulse Con 2021 co-host Khleo Thomas, taking over for Jackie Jennings, with new co-host hip-hop artist DJ Amen.
Venue
As with previous virtual Hasbro Pulse Con 2021, Pulse Con 2022 was a virtual event broadcast via the Pulse YouTube channel.
Guests
- The cast of Power Rangers Dino Fury
- Power Rangers comic writers Ryan Parrot and Melissa Flores
Beloved UK fandom icon Thew Adams hosted a virtual pre-show leading up to the convention proper.
Events
PulseCon had a very full and very varied schedule of panels and events all weekend, but we'll keep our focus on the Transformers-related stuff. The complete schedule can be found here.
Friday, September 30
- Pre-show
- Time: 11am EST
- Host: Thew Adams
- The pre-show featured a teaser for "Transformers: Legacy: Evolution," the year two subtheme of the Transformers: Legacy toyline, as well as the reveal of Shattered Glass II #5 via its retail incentive cover, drawn by Generations lead toy designer Mark Maher.
- Transformers Brand Panel
- Time: 1:15pm EST
- Panel Guests: Isabella Weiss, Ben MacCrae, Evan Brooks, and Mark Maher
- This very busy panel featured :
- The full debut of Evolution with reveals of its entire first wave
- Transformers: EarthSpark news including a new trailer and the reveal of a video game
- A fresh set of Magic: The Gathering crossover cards
- And the reveal of the final Shattered Glass Collection exclusive of the year.
- Nick Roche (IDW) Interview
- Time: N/A
- Panel Guests: Nick Roche, Isabella Weiss, and Ben MacCrae
- This surprise pre-recorded "panel" dropped partway into the Brand Panel featured an extended interview with writer/artist Nick Roche about his recently wrapped IDW Publishing miniseries, Last Bot Standing.
Merchandise
As was at-this-point-traditional for Hasbro Pulse virtual conventions, a "convention exclusive" set was listed on the Hasbro Pulse website simultaneous to the show:
- Legacy "A Hero is Born" 2-Pack
