Hasbro Delivers Wide Range of Entertainment Experiences This Holiday Season
continues to leverage its iconic brands in all new ways from traditional
toys and games, to motion pictures, video games, television and more.
With the theatrical releases this summer of Transformers: Revenge of
the Fallen and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,
The gaming fun doesn’t end with traditional board games either as
Hasbro’s brands continue to be embraced in the video game aisle. This
holiday season, consumers can expect to see new videogames from
“As we approach the holiday season, we are very pleased to provide a
wide variety of entertainment options for children and families around
the world,” said
Highlights of Hasbro’s new toy and game offerings for the 2009 holiday season include the following:
BOYS
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Movie Line
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TRANSFORMERS MOVIE FIGURES
(Approximate retail price: starting from$12.99 ; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Now)
For more than 25 years, TRANSFORMERS action figures have been known for their “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” play pattern, with robots converting into vehicles, and then back to robots again. In 2009, TRANSFORMERS movie action figures featuring the new film’s most popular characters will be available in three scales: DELUXE, VOYAGER (larger scale), and LEADER (largest scale and includes lights and sounds). DELUXE includes 24 characters, VOYAGER offers 11 characters, and LEADER features three, includingOPTIMUS PRIME and JETFIRE.
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BUMBLEBEE MOVIE VOICE MIXER HELMET
(Approximate retail price:$39.99 ; Ages 5 & up; Available: Now)
In both TRANSFORMERS movies, BUMBLEBEE was a scene-stealer and an instant favorite among kids and long-time TRANSFORMERS fans. Now, kids can pretend to be the fun-loving AUTOBOT character BUMBLEBEE with a role-playing helmet. The toy allows kids to mix their voice through a “radio” — just like BUMBLEBEE — and also features realistic robot battle sounds and radio tune-in phrases to add authenticity to the play experience.
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TRANSFORMERS MOVIE CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR
(Approximate retail price:$99.99 ; Ages 5 & up; Available: Now)
The largest and most powerful foe the AUTOBOTS encounter in TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN is DEVASTATOR, a monstrous DECEPTICON robot made up of six separate construction vehicles known as the CONSTRUCTICONS. The TRANSFORMERS MOVIE CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR allows kids to re-create the film’s awesome action sequences.
GI JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA Movie Line
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G.I. JOE MOVIE 3-3/4-INCH MOVIE FIGURES
(Approximate retail price:$7.99 : Ages: 4 & up; Available: Now)
G.I. JOE invented the action figure category 45 years ago, and the G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA movie-line 3 ¾-inch action figures continue this great legacy. All figures are sculpted to match their on-screen counterparts, including Sienna Miller as BARONESS, andChanning Tatum
as DUKE. Figures come with high-tech gear and projectile launchers, allowing for play among multiple waves that are set to be released in 2009, starting in July.
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G.I. JOE MOVIE NIGHT RAVEN VEHICLE
(Approximate retail price:$39.99 ; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Now)
Based on the iconic jet from the 1980s and playing a big role in the movie, the COBRA NIGHT RAVEN comes fully loaded, with an array of engines, weapons, lights and sounds. The largest vehicle in the entire new G.I. JOE vehicle series, this jet also features a pump action “Lock and Load” system that readies the missiles for attack. Manning the controls in this ultimate G.I. JOE movie vehicle is a 3-¾-inch Air-Viper figure.
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G.I. JOE MOVIE ACCELERATOR SUIT DUKE
(Approximate retail price:$69.99 ; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Now)
This unique figure captures the spirit of the G.I. JOE team leader and all of the technology needed to fight the COBRA forces. The ACCELERATOR SUIT DUKE figure comes equipped with the armored accelerator suit that DUKE wears in the G.I. JOE movie. When activated using an easy hand grip control, DUKE simulates his accelerator running motion, with motorized head, torso and arm movements as well as lights and speech with more than 50 phrases. With the ACCELERATOR SUIT DUKE figure, kids are able to “run” with DUKE and play out their favorite scenes from the movie or create their own new G.I. JOE missions.
STAR WARS
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STAR WARS DUEL ACTION LIGHTSABER
(Approximate Retail Price:$29.99 ; Ages: 6 & up; Available: Now)
Since the STAR WARS saga began ‘a long time ago’, Jedi young and old have relied on the lightsaber to protect the universe from the evil forces of the Empire. The newest version of the Jedi’s signature weapon – the electronic DUEL ACTION LIGHTSABER – offers a unique twist never before seen across the galaxy. While initially appearing as a regular electronic lightsaber, this unique lightsaber features a second, smaller lightsaber hidden in its hilt, enabling a Jedi to fight with two separate lightsabers, or combine them to create a double-bladed weapon. Jedi now have a new and powerful way to command the Force!
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STAR WARS CLONE TURBO TANK
(Approximate Retail Price:$99.99 ; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Now)
The next generation of STAR WARS fans are being introduced to the STAR WARS galaxy via the must-see animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS airing on Cartoon Network. As a follow-up to the popular AT-TE vehicle that topped Christmas lists in 2008, the CLONE TURBO TANK is an enormous field vehicle from the animated series, designed to transport up to twenty clone troopers (sold separately) into battle. The TURBO TANK features electronic sounds, running lights, phrases from the animation, a hidden, launchable speeder bike and a removable command center.
MARVEL
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WOLVERINE ELECTRONIC CLAW
(Approximate Retail Price:$19.99 ; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Now)
Now you can pretend to be Wolverine, the latest Marvel superhero to get the big-screen treatment. Slip on the WOLVERINE ELECTRONIC CLAW to act like the most intimidating of all the X-Men. The retractable claw includes iconic Wolverine phrases and sounds.
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MARVEL UNIVERSE 3-3/4-INCH ACTION FIGURES
(Approximate Retail Price:$7.99 ; Ages 4 & up; Available: Now)
Hasbro’s mastery of 3-3/4-inch action figures has expanded into the Marvel Comics universe! MARVEL UNIVERSE 3-3/4-INCH ACTION FIGURES will delight diehard and casual fans alike. From SPIDER-MAN and X-FORCE WOLVERINE to DAREDEVIL and ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA, fans will be treated to 34 single-pack figures throughout 2009, each featuring exceptional articulation and poseability, as well as unique accessories and their own “top secret” file card.
SPORTS ACTION
NERF N-STRIKE RAIDER RAPID FIRE CS 35 blaster
(Ages 6 years
& up/Approx. Retail Price:
Get ready for
the highest dart capacity NERF blaster yet! The NERF N-STRIKE RAIDER
RAPID FIRE CS 35 blaster is the next big thing from NERF’s popular
N-STRIKE line of dart blasters and features a collapsible stock and new
drum magazine that holds 35 darts and is interchangeable with the NERF
N-STRIKE RECON CS-6 blaster and NERF N-STRIKE LONGSHOT CS-6 blaster. By
holding the trigger and pumping, players can instantly transition
between “single” fire and “slam” fire mode, unleashing a rapid stream of
35 darts. Complete with a removable shoulder stock and Tactical Rail
System allowing players to customize their blaster for each mission, the
NERF N-STRIKE RAIDER RAPID FIRE CS 35 blaster also features a cool
“digital camo” pattern unlike any NERF blaster before it. No batteries
required.
GIRLS
MY LITTLE PONY PONYVILLE SWEETIE BELLE'S GUMBALL HOUSE
(Ages
4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price:
The
sweetest home in PONYVILLE is the MY LITTLE PONY PONYVILLE SWEETIE
BELLE'S GUMBALL HOUSE playset, the newest addition to the PONYVILLE
collection. Shaped like a giant gumball machine, this confectionery
castle is the home of SWEETIE BELLE and features two levels full of
whimsical fun. Ponies can join SWEETIE BELLE for a sugary snack in the
first floor kitchen and then step outside for a fun filled ride on the
elevator with music. Ponies can also spend playtime in the upstairs
level, a beautifully bedecked bedroom complete with a window decorated
with colorful "gumballs" and a balcony shaped like a giant lollipop with
a candy cane awning. The MY LITTLE PONY PONYVILLE SWEETIE BELLE'S
GUMBALL HOUSE playset comes complete with a special SWEETIE BELLE pony
figure and additional adorable accessories including a kitchen table and
chairs shaped like hard candies, kitchen accessories, a bedroom set, and
more. Requires three “AAA” batteries, included.
LITTLEST PET SHOP COZY CARE ADOPTION CENTER
(Ages 4 years &
up/Approx. Retail Price:
Kids will love to
"feed," "groom" and "dress" their pets at the COZY CARE ADOPTION CENTER
a colorful new playset full of surprises, friends and tons of fun! The
COZY CARE ADOPTION CENTER playset offers LITTLEST PET SHOP pets hours of
play and tons of activities including an exciting training course
perfect for a run or a fun-filled spin in a rotating playpen. These pets
will have so much fun running and playing games—they never want to
leave! After a long day of running and playing, pets can get groomed at
the special salon. The COZY CARE ADOPTION CENTER playset comes with an
exclusive dog and puppy pet in addition to over 30 cool accessories,
lots of storage space and easy portability for girls to display their
LITTLEST PET SHOP collection anywhere.
FURREAL FRIENDS LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY
(Ages 4 years &
up/Approx. Retail Price:
The FURREAL FRIENDS
brand launched in 2002 with the introduction of a lifelike cat and this
fall, the brand returns to its roots with the introduction of LULU, MY
CUDDLIN’ KITTY pet, the most realistic feline to join the family. The
"purr-fect" pet for little girls, LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY pet features
soft white and marmalade fur and preens, cuddles, and mews just like a
"real" kitty cat. LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY loves to snuggle; gently rub
her back and she will “purr" and "meow" to show that she is happy. Once
she's relaxed, LULU will roll over onto her back, indicating it’s time
to have her tummy rubbed. Just like a "real" cat, LULU preens as she
"licks" her little paw, then lifts it up to clean her adorable face.
Requires four “C” batteries, included.
ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT, a special edition FURREAL FRIENDS plush toy
(Ages
4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price:
Earlier
this year,
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BERRY CAFE Playset
(Ages 4 years &
up/Approx. Retail Price:
The STRAWBERRY
SHORTCAKE BERRY CAFE playset is the most popular hangout in
PRESCHOOL
PLAY-DOH BURGER BUILDER
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail
Price:
The PLAY-DOH BURGER BUILDER set
is back and better than ever! Interchangeable molds offer everything
kids need to create the perfect PLAY-DOH hamburger including tomatoes,
lettuce, buns, and more. In addition, kids can crank out pretend potato
or pickle chips with the exciting TWIST-A-CHIP Super Tool. Set includes
five 2-ounce cans of colorful PLAY-DOH compound.
PLAYSKOOL TUMBLE 'N TWIRL TOP
(Ages 6 months & up/Approx.
Retail Price:
The TUMBLE 'N TWIRL TOP
toy offers different play options to entertain a growing infant. Drop
the four balls down the brightly-colored chute and press the button to
start the twirling and popping fun! Infants will love to see the swirl
of colors as the balls spin around. Older babies can open the door to
release the balls and scramble after them in a fun frenzy.
(Ages 3
years & up/Approx. Retail Price:
CHUCK
MY TALKING TRUCK toy is a preschool boy’s best buddy who always has
something to say! This friendly truck featuring sound recognition
technology is fully interactive and will roll forward when called! CHUCK
is revving to go with over 40 onboard phrases to encourage play such as
"We've got work to do!" Toddlers will enjoy rolling the brightly-colored
dump truck across the floor, tilting back the dump bed to unload big
hauls, and going on adventures with their fun loving pal CHUCK. Requires
three "C" batteries, not included.
KOTA & PALS MONTY REX Dino
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx.
Retail Price:
Preschoolers will delight
in the awesome animated
PRESCHOOL GAMES
CANDY LAND SWEET CELEBRATION GAME
(Approximate Retail Price:
In Fall 2009,
children become the game designers as they create a path to King
Kandy’s. For the first time, individual path pieces are linked together
to make up the freestanding game board, allowing players to shorten or
lengthen the game depending on the time allotted. Treats can be found at
four “Sweet Spots,” which are built in 3-D locations that are connected
to the jeweled pathways. Travel to two new destinations in
GIRAFFALAFF LIMBO
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GIRAFFALAFF LIMBO
is the crazy new game of “how low can you go?” Spin the dial to try one
of the 6 limbo styles: classic, crabwalk, crawl, giraffe walk, forward
or backward. The game’s built-in sound will play an encouraging song as
preschoolers try not to bump into GIRAFFALAFF. If GIRAFFALAFF is knocked
over, he’ll roll on the floor in laughter. The player that passes under
GIRAFFALAFF at the lowest level wins.
SCATTERPILLAR SCRAMBLE GAME
(Approximate Retail Price:
Kids will
love watching SCATTERPILLAR wiggle and dance to the music in this
fast-paced marble game. Players race to place colored marbles in
SCATTERPILLAR’s wobbly hands. The first player to securely place all 8
marbles wins.
FAMILY GAMES
BOP-IT!
(Approximate Retail Price:
Everyone’s favorite
“think fast” game is back and better than ever! BOP-IT returns in 2009
with an updated look, new challenges and a party mode that will shake up
any social scene. The game calls the shots, inviting players to shout,
twist, pull or bop in random order. If players respond correctly, BOP-IT
will answer with a new command. With three tricky levels, the
fast-action game will challenge players to use different body parts,
such as an elbow or head, to bop their way to a high score.
CLUE SECRETS & SPIES EDITION
(Approximate Retail
Price:
CLUE Secrets & Spies Edition is Hasbro’s first game
to incorporate text-messaging into game play. As one of the world’s top
six international secret agents (Agents Scarlet, Mustard, Plum, Peacock,
White or Green) players attempt to intercept Agent Black and put an end
to his plot while remaining anonymous. The ultraviolet secret decoder
will reveal clues that will help players track down Agent Black
throughout the game. Players may also send a text message to C.L.U.E.
headquarters to gain inside tips to help lead them to Agent Black’s
whereabouts. Headquarters will respond with game-changing intelligence
sent directly to players’ personal mobile phones.
CONNECT 4 X 4
(Approximate Retail Price:
CONNECT 4 x 4 is
the first-ever four player edition of the classic four-in-a-row game. A
clear double-decker checker grid allows players to win by playing
four-in-a-row in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on either side
of the grid or by weaving through one side of the grid to the other.
Think strategically to find ways to connect the ringed checkers that may
be unseen by your opponents. Or, focus on defensive game play – use the
new block checker to claim territory and prevent an opponent from
scoring.
KID CRANIUM: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS EDITION
(Approximate
Retail Price:
KID CRANIUM: SpongeBob SquarePants
Edition is the first licensed edition of the zany CRANIUM game. Whether
sculpting a Krabby Patty out of clay or solving an underwater adventure,
the whole family will enjoy quirky activities featuring SpongeBob
SquarePants and his pals.
MONOPOLY:
(Approximate
Retail Price:
MONOPOLY: Family Game Night
Championship Edition allows families to run their own nail-biting
competitions from the comfort of their living rooms. Available in
October to coincide with the MONOPOLY World Championships in
MONOPOLY CITY
(Approximate Retail Price:
MONOPOLY
CITY has players erecting skyscrapers directly in the center of
the game board! From the first roll of the dice, players begin buying
and building structures within color districts. Say goodbye to green
houses and choose from more than 80 3D structures, including industrial
blocks, stadiums, skyscrapers and even parks. But beware of opponents
sabotaging the game – players can build polluting power plants to send
rents plummeting!
PICTUREKA! FLIPPER
(Approximate Retail Price:
PICTUREKA!
FLIPPER is the penguin-enabled, picture-hunting game, that gets the
whole family together for constantly engaging fun. In the center of the
table, a 3-D penguin frantically flips small game cards from its
rotating base in a circular pattern onto the game table. Players then
race to find the wacky drawings that match the “mission cards” before
the penguin “quacks” and places more cards on the table. Easy to learn
and easy to play, PICTUREKA! FLIPPER offers active fun for the entire
family.
RUBIK’S 360
(Approximate Retail Price:
After puzzling
“cubers” for more than 30 years, RUBIK’S CUBE is back with its latest
mind-boggling challenge, RUBIK’S 360. Made up of three clear spheres,
players must twist and turn the outer sphere in order to align the two
inner spheres and ultimately get the six small balls to lock into each
of their corresponding colored pods to win.
GUESSTURES
(Approximate Retail Price:
This game of
hilarious, high-speed charades will have families up and out of their
seats for laugh-out-loud performances. With five silly words to act out
on every turn, teams have to speed up their acting and guesses, or the
card-munching timer will take away the card, and the point. Teams can
choose between easy and hard questions, allowing players of all ages to
compete in the silly fun of GUESSTURES. At the end of the game, the team
with the most points wins the trophy included in the game.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT TEAM EDITION
(Approximate Retail
Price:
For the first time, players can earn partial-credit for
TRIVIAL PURSUIT trivia questions. TRIVIAL PURSUIT TEAM Edition
goes beyond traditional Q&A to offer all new ways to play – such as
“Name 6” with one point per correct answer, “More or Less” where players
choose an easy or hard question and “Go for Broke” where players decide
whether to bank points or keep facing more difficult questions. Teams
will be competing until the very end!
CARD GAMES
MONOPOLY DEAL CARD GAME
(Approximate Retail Price:
MONOPOLY
enters the world of card games with this fast-paced, highly addictive
game. MONOPOLY DEAL incorporates all the fun of MONOPOLY in 20 minutes
or less! Players gather property sets and swap with opponents to own and
build the iconic properties of the classic MONOPOLY board game – from
Baltic to
SCRABBLE SLAM CARD GAME
(Approximate Retail Price:
SCRABBLE
SLAM is the fastest SCRABBLE game yet. In this game filled with loud,
boisterous fun, players are locked in a high-speed race to build a chain
of four-letter words and be the first to get rid of the cards in their
hand. Starting with a word such as “G-A-M-E,” players slam a letter card
on the table to create new words, such as “S-A-M-E.” Players must think
fast and act fast to be the first to get rid of all the cards in his or
her hand.
PICTUREKA! CARD GAME
(Approximate Retail Price:
Quick,
find the stinky things! Coming in Fall 2009, families can experience
their favorite PICTUREKA! characters including the penguin, donkey and
cavemen in a whole new way with the PICTUREKA! Card Game. With the same
zany find it fast, find it fun of the board game, the card game has
players searching at an even faster pace. Whether on-the-go or for
Family Game Night, PICTUREKA! Card Game takes players on wacky missions
they’ll never expect.
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