Hasbro Rolls Out All-Star Lineup for First-Ever HASCON FANmily™ Event Sept 8 - 10
Just Announced: Panels, Meet & Greets and Autograph Sessions
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New Ticket VIP Packages available offering exclusive access and opportunities
Joining the previously announced all-star line-up is
Previously announced talent includes appearances by Dude Perfect,
This unique event will bring Hasbro's most iconic brands to life like never before, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY and G.I. JOE and exceptional partner brands such as BEYBLADE, DREAMWORKS TROLLS and SESAME STREET. Fans will get a peek behind the Hasbro curtain during the three days filled with exciting first-look previews and panels from Hasbro's biggest television and movie series, including Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC as seen on Hasbro's joint-venture television network Discovery Family.
In addition, there will be activities inspired by several iconic
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General Admission ticket holders will be treated to an exciting array of activities including: interactive brand experiences, panel discussions, meet and greets, musical guest performances, cosplay activities, a Hasbro passport tour and scavenger hunt, larger-than-life Hasbro games, a HASCON commemorative program and an opportunity to audition for Hasbro television commercials.
Just unveiled HASCON VIP packages will offer fans access to all General Admission activities, as well as special VIP 1 hour early access to the show floor to shop for a chance to buy HASCON exclusive product from My Little Pony, Transformers, Dungeons and Dragons as well as multi-convention exclusives from Star Wars, Marvel and Magic The Gathering.* VIP's will also receive a Hasbro goodie bag, access to the VIP lounge and an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Hasbro headquarters, in addition to one of the following exclusive events:
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Transformers Hall of Fame Dinner - Friday
6:30 pm
Be part of the first everHASCON Transformers Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony with a surprise guest. Enjoy a sit-down dinner and experience an exclusive live performance fromStan Bush , a welcome withPeter Cullen andFrank Welker , and a sneak preview of select 2018 Transformers toys shared by the Transformers design and brand teams.
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My Little Pony Mane Event: Hall of Our FANmily Dinner - Friday
6:30 pm
Enter the world of Equestria at the first-ever My Little Pony HOOF (Hall of Our FANmily) Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The HOOF inductees will include special guests and surprise honorees who have left their hoofprint on the brand.
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G.I. Joe Legends Dinner - Friday
6:30 pm
Join co-emcees and G.I. Joe authorsDerryl DePriest andDan Klingensmith for an intimate and entertaining evening event featuring one of the greatest gatherings of G.I. Joe Legends ever assembled! As we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the launch of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line, enjoy a sit-down dinner, meet and mingle with Legends and listen to them discuss their experiences on G.I. Joe.
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Stories with Stan - Saturday
11:30 am
This is your chance to sit down withStan Lee , a true comic book legend! As one of this generation's greatest storytellers, Stan will share his tales to astonish about the creation of pop culture icons including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, the X-Men and many more - EXCELSIOR! Stories with Stan attendees are guaranteed to receive a pre-signed autograph poster fromStan Lee commemorating his HASCON visit and a surprise gift. Lunch will be served.
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Transformers: The Last Knight Movie Event
Join celebrities and producers, includingLorenzo di Bonaventura andBrian Goldner , from Transformers: The Last Knight to celebrate the home entertainment release and view special Bonus Footage. Enjoy light refreshments and a special video message from a surprise celebrity.
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My Little Pony: The Movie Sneak Peek - Saturday
6:15 pm
Be one of the first to catch a sneak peek of the upcoming My Little Pony: The Movie. Listen to film discussions with Head StorytellerMegan McCarthy and participate in a Q&A session with surprise celebrity talent, enjoy light refreshments, and enter a raffle for a chance to win My Little Pony merchandise.
General Admission ticketholders can also purchase special access to select HASCON VIP events as "ticket add-ons" through the HASCON website. These "add ons" include the above events as well as a special meet and greet with the Dudes, which includes an exclusive sneak peek of the Dude Perfect signature Bow video before it's revealed, an autographed NERF Dude Perfect football, selfies and more!
To purchase General Admission and VIP tickets, view complete package details and stay up to date on all the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com
The inaugural HASCON FANmily™ event is presented in part by
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the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to
television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers
a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands,
including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY,
LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner
brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark
Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling
and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social
responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a
better place for children and their families. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the
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