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The 411: Hasbro's 2008 Plans

Posted by D_Martin on December 16, 2007 at 03:24 PM CST:

As we know, Lucasfilm will be releasing the first three episodes of their new Clone Wars Animated Epic theatrically in the late summer before it begins on television. Hasbro will be ready with the following:

 

Clone Wars 3 ¾” Basic Figures

Needless to say, based on the very warm reception the character designs have received from the Star Wars collecting community, this is a line that will be very successful. While we can expect to see 17 figures in 2008, don’t be surprised to find even more coming out after that.

 

Clone Wars Clone Trooper Helmet

This role playing helmet will feature a voice amplifier and pre-recorded phrases from the show. It will be package in an interactive try Me box.

 

Clone Wars Ultimate Lightsabers

Basically, a repackaged, and possibly retooled build-your-own Lightsaber set. Packaged in a clone Wars themed window box.

 

The Force Unleashed Basic Figure Assortment

The other big sub-collection for 2008 will be Force Unleashed. Based on what we’ve seen so far, this collection will not let us down in design or character variety. Beyond what we’ve seen, collectors can expect additional waves to be released throughout the year.

 

Star Wars 3 ¾” Basic Figures Assortment

Pushing the action figure pack ins in an altogether new direction, Hasbro will be offering the first build-a-figure promotion in the 3 3/4 “ basic line. The Droid Factory waves is currently planned to include 30 figures in 2008, each with an additional piece that together will create one big droid. Let the speculation begin on this one.

 

Star Wars Evolution Packs

The popular Evolutions collection is finally coming back in 2008, and we couldn’t be happier. While there have been a lot of rumours as to what could possibly come out, all we can say at this time is that Hasbro is currently planning 8 different sets for 2008.

 

Star Wars Comic Two packs

For 2008, collectors should be seeing 15 new two packs. Following the themes we’ve seen so far, chances are good most, if not all, will be based on the modern comics.

 

Star Wars Battle Packs

Hasbro wants to give us 18 new 3 ¾” action figure Battle Packs in the new year.

 

 

Star Wars 3 ¾” scale Vehicles Assortments

Now here’s some exciting news that should get Star Wars collectors excited for 2008…

 

Star Wars 3 ¾” Vehicle Basic Assortment

For 2008, Hasbro plans on releasing 10 icon vehicles.

 

Star Wars AT-TE

This bad boy is going to be big. Packaged for the Clone Wars Series, Collectors can expect to see a vehicle with lights and sounds that can fit no less than 20 clone troopers!

 

 

Star Wars Millenium Falcon

You’ve demanded it, and Hasbro will deliver! (Assuming enough retailers order this at Toy Fair). The current plan is a retooled Falcon that not only has lights, sounds, and firing missiles, it also has character sound bites and can fit 20 figures! Want to insure this one happens? Here’s the soundest advice in the world: Ask your local retailers to get it and buy it at full price when it comes out. Waiting for large vehicles to hit discount will close the large vehicle and playset opportunities forever

 

Galactic Heroes Two Pack Assortment

This line will explode with another 28 two packs planned for the new year.

 

Galactic Heroes Vehicle Assortment

There are currently 5 vehicles planned for 2008.

 

Star Wars Role Play Blasters Assortment

Hasbro will be repackaging their Clone Trooper, Rebel Soldier, and General Grievous blasters in the new year.

 

Exclusives

Amongst the exclusives being offered in 2008, collectors should be on the look out for the following:

 

The Force Unleashed Jungle Rancor Battle Pack

Jabba’s Palace Rancor Battle Pack

Jabba’s Skiff Guards Battle Pack

The Force Unleashed Battle Pack

Aayla Secura Jedi Starfighter

Clone Wars Battle Pack

 

Beyond that, collectors can also expect 18 new Unleashed Battle Packs, some new Star Wars Transformers, and 5 waves of Mighty Muggs that will give us 22 figures in 2008.

For 2008, fans of Indiana Jones can expect Hasbro to have their backs. At the current time, we can tell you that they have broken down virtually on the product lines in this franchise into two waves. The first waves will, where applicable, focus on the debut film Raiders Of The Lost Ark and the second waves will be based on the characters from the upcoming film, The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. After that time we’ll see products based on the other Indy stories as well.

 

Expect to see the first two waves of the following in February at Toy Fair:

 

3 3/4” Basic Figure Assortment

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS

 

3 ¾” Deluxe Figure Assortment

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS

 

3 ¾” Vehicle Assortment

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS

 

Adventure Set

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS

 

Adventure Heroes Assortment

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS

 

12” Action figure Assortment

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS

 

Titanium Series

Series 1: ROTLA

Series 2: TKOTCS As anyone who has had the pleasure of speaking to the creative teams at Hasbro can tell you, they have certainly learned how to listen to what people have to say and they know when they are on the right track. They’ll prove the point again in 2008 by continuing their G.I. Joe line where the 25th Anniversary Collection left off.

 

At the current time, we can expect no less than 24 single carded 3 ¾” action figures. In addition to the single carded assortments, we can expect to see the following:

 

 

 

3 ¾” Comic Book Two Packs

 

There are 18 two packs planned for 2008, each of them will include a brand new comic written by Larry Hama.

 

3 ¾” Battle Packs

 

This is planned to be a series of five four packs, each with a part of a five-issue self-contained comic book story. The sets will be broken up over three series. The first two waves will have towo sets each, and the third wave will have the final set in the series.

 

3 3/4” Vehicle Assortment

 

The first three waves of vehicles will be somewhat retooled updates of the classic vehicles from the original collection. In total we’ll see ten vehicles over the three waves.

At first it would seem that we’re getting the short end of the stick with Hasbro’s Marvel Legends collection, since we’re only seeing two waves (at least for now) in the 2008 line. That’s only 12 figures in total. Thing is, they will also be giving us a few new 6” lines to fill in the gaps. Collectors can expect to see:

 

Marvel Legends Two Packs

This line will initially se six different sets, each with a pile of interchangeable parts, such as heads and hands not to mention a bunch of accessories.

 

Spider-Man Heroes & Villains Assortments

There are plans to see 48 6” figures in this line, split evenly between the good guys and the bad guys.

 

The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Action Figure Assortment

No word yet on scale, but these 16 figures will be based on the new animated Spidey cartoon.

 

Iron Man Movie Basic Action Figure Assortment

So far we’ve seen five of the planned 16 figures in this series.

 

Hulk Action Figure Assortment

This summer Hasbro will be releasing two waves, each of four figures, based on the comic book characters in the Hulk realm, each with a build-a-figure piece of Fing Fan Foom.

 

Incredible Hulk Movie Action Figure Assortments

There will be 12 basic and another 6 deluxe figures based on the new film coming out in 2008. No word on how big these will be, but its safe to say they’ll fit in the 6” scale.

 

So, even with only two waves of Marvel Legends, Hasbro has no plans to let the Marvel Comics heroes disappear from the shelves. To support the figures, Hasbro will also be filling the old toy shelves with a lot of other related products. Collectors will find the following in 2008:

Marvel Legends Universe Action Figure Assortment

This collection will see the heroes represented in a new kid-friendly scale. Each 3 ¾” figure will come packed with a top secret profile. There is a better than likely chance this will be an interactive game collection not unlike toy Biz’s Superhero Showdown. Right onw there are two waves of 6 figures planned for a 2008 release.

 

Marvel Legends Transformers

Well, there are 8 of these planned, and we guess some people might like them…

 

The Invincible Iron Man Figure

This 12” figure will feature snap-on armour, weapons, jet pack, and helmet.

 

Ultimate Electronic Hulk

This 12” tall Hulk figure will feature a Double-arm Smash Action, and surprisingly, lights (and sounds).

 

Repulsor-Power Iron Man

This figure will be the ultimate Iron Man figure with lights and sounds.

 

Spider-Man Roto Cast Assortment

This collection will have 7 10” Spider-Man roto cast figures.

 

Hulk Battle Roto Cast Figures

Roto cast figures based on the Hulk and the Abomination.

 

Spider-Man Ooze Attack Webworld Action Figure Assortment

This oozetastic series will start off with four figures.

 

Marvel Unleashed 360 Action Figure Assortment

Taking off where the Spider-Man assortment left off. There are currently 8 new figures planned.

 

Super Heros Squad

There will be 20 new two packs, 6 new Mega packs, 6 more Theme packs with 4 figures each, as well as SHS sets based on The Hulk and Iron Man.

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Well, if the 6 inches lines disappears... I think I'll do the same...

 

Hopefully Toy Biz shrink his Marvel Select line a bit so we could fit them with our ML figures...

 

 

the 6-inch line will never disappear! long live the 6-inch line!

 

and yup, diamond select owns the marvel select line. and i don't think they'll shrink it down a bit... if they do, they'll be called MARVEL LEGENDS.. lol.

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