Hasbro Pulse Stream Announcements from 26th October 2022 – Star Wars, D&D and Transformers!
On the 26th of October, Hasbro held a Premium-exclusive Pulse Stream, which included reveals from many of their popular IPs, so let’s dive in and see what’s new.
STAR WARS
Star Wars had a relatively tame reveal slate with only four figures, two of which are Cal Kestis, who fills the role of a much desired Black Series figure and includes an adorable BD-1; and Boba Fett, who is a full Black Series figure on classic return of the Jedi card back, which is admittedly very exciting.
Here’s the full rundown:
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DIN DJARIN (MORAK)
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £29.99 / Available: Summer 2023)
To go behind enemy lines, the Mandalorian must disguise himself. He finds a solution that allows him to follow the Way and not reveal his face: an Imperial combat driver uniform. STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch scale DIN DJARIN (MORAK) figure, inspired by the character’s appearance on Morak in the STAR WARS: THEMANDALORIAN series. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation, in their collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order now at Hasbro Pulse UK.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CAL KESTIS
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £25.99 / Available: Summer 2023)
One of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order, Cal Kestis and his valiant droid companion BD-1 openly resist the growing power and domination of the evil Galactic Empire. STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch scale CAL KESTIS figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in the STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR video game. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation, in their collection. Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order now at Hasbro Pulse UK.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES BOBA FETT
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £36.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this premium deluxe 6-inch scale BOBA FETT figure, featuring classic design and packaging. Fans and collectors can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS saga and display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories including blaster FX. Available for pre-order now at Hasbro Pulse UK.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION ARTILLERY STORMTROOPER
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £16.99 / Available: Summer 2023)
Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION ARTILLERY STORMTROOPER figure. This Artillery Stormtrooper action figure is inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN live-action series on Disney+. Specialized soldiers in the Imperial forces, artillery stormtroopers carry specialized indirect fire weapons like mortars onto the battlefield. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order now at Hasbro Pulse UK.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
This line has really blown up in the past 6 months with now a full wave of releases to build hype for the upcoming Honour Among Thieves movie, set to hit cinemas in March 2023.
Here’s all the D&D goodness that was unveiled:
Magic: The Gathering Chandra Pyromancer’s Gauntlet Cosplay/Roleplay Collectible
(HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £299.99/Available: Autumn 2023)
An inferno is just a gesture away. Chandra Nalaar: the Planeswalker with an incredible control over Fire. This premium Gauntlet brings the power of Fire to your hands. Modeled after the Artifact card from Magic: The Gathering, it features multiple electronic effects to simulate Chandra’s powers, including lights, sounds, and misting effects. Tap into the power of Fire with the Pyromancer’s Gauntlet from Hasbro, available for pre-order 28/10 at 8PM on Hasbro Pulse UK.
GAUNTLET VERDICT: The Chandra gauntlet is an incredible recreation of the in game model, it is impeccably detailed. The light up feature coupled with the lights creates a wonderful fire effects, but we’ll have to wait till in hand copies are shown off to really understand the extent to which this is effective. But £300 is a lot of money.
Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves D&D Dicelings Red Dragon
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
Roll for transformation! The fiery Red Dragon is one of many of the monsters that populate the realms of Dungeons & Dragons. With Dicelings, now you can collect a whole new type D&D action figure: one that you can change from a giant d20 to a monster and back again! Available for pre-order 28/10 at 8PM on Hasbro Pulse UK.
Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves D&D Dicelings Black Dragon
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
Roll for transformation! The imposing Black Dragon is one of many of the monsters that populate the realms of Dungeons & Dragons. With Dicelings, now you can collect a whole new type D&D action figure: one that you can change from a giant d20 to a monster and back again! Available for pre-order 28/10 at 8PM on Hasbro Pulse UK.
Dungeons & Dragons Dicelings Beholder
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
Roll for transformation! Get an eye-ful of the Beholder, one of many of the monsters that populate the realms of Dungeons & Dragons. With Dicelings, now you can collect a whole new type D&D action figure: one that you can change from a giant d20 to a monster and back again! Available for pre-order 28/10 at 8PM on Hasbro Pulse UK.
Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves D&D Dicelings White Owlbear
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
Roll for transformation! You’ll get a hoot out of this Owlbear, one of many of the monsters that populate the realms of Dungeons & Dragons. With Dicelings, now you can collect a whole new type D&D action figure: one that you can change from a giant d20 to a monster and back again! Available for pre-order 28/10 at 8PM on Hasbro Pulse UK.
DICELING VERDICT: We don’t need more dice, we don’t need more dice, we don’t need more dice… Well done Hasbro, you’re making us buy more dice. Seriously though, the Dicelings are incredible, the Red Dragon in particular. I think the fact these folks into the odd Shadow that D20s are is a testimony to the designers’ skill. All I’d be cautious of is is that, if the tabs and joints aren’t tight enough, they won’t roll properly. Lastly, these are all for the movie toyline, meaning we may see a wide range of iconic monsters in Honour Among Thieves.
HASLAB TRANSFORMERS
With Star Saber well into production and on his way in the near future, it was about time the hammer unveiled the next big crowdfundable robot. So let’s take a closer look:
Transformers Generations Deathsaurus
(Ages 15 and Up | Retail Price: £179.99 | Available: Autumn 2023)
One of the most feared beings in the known universe, the powerful and ruthless Decepticon, Deathsaurus, has spread his reign of terror and destruction for eons and is now making his Transformers line debut for the first time in over 30 years as the Transformers Generations HasLab Deathasurus.
The new HasLab re-creates Deathsaurus, inspired by the Japanese anime Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory, as a premium 11-inch converting figure with 30 points of articulation and accessories that include Sword and arrow and Death Tailer shield, along with converting Tigerchest and Eaglechest Micromaster figures. The new Transformers Generations HasLab Deathasurus crowdfunding project is available to crowdfund now through December 12, 2022 exclusively on Hasbro Pulse.
OVERVIEW:
One of the most feared beings in the known universe, Deathsaurus has spread his reign of terror and destruction for eons. The only force stopping him from achieving ultimate power has been that annoyance of an Autobot, Star Saber. But his brilliant mind has thought up a new plan, and this time, nothing can stop the Emperor of Destruction. Deathsaurus is launching his next attack – turn HasLab into the ultimate weapon and destroy Star Saber, once and for all!
Hasbro Pulse is bringing Transformers fans a battle of epic proportions! Last year, HasLab brought Japanese canon into the world of Transformers for the first time with Victory Saber*. Now, we invite you to welcome the archnemesis of the Supreme Commander of the Autobots into your collection. The powerful and ruthless Decepticon, Deathsaurus, is the next HasLab project!
– Premium 11-inch Deathsaurus converting figure inspired by the Japanese anime, Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory
– Converting Tigerchest and Eaglechest Micromaster figures
– Death Tailer shield accessory
– Sword and arrow accessoriesPre-order and back the Transformers Generations Deathsaurus HasLab project for £179.99 in the UK through uk.HasbroPulse.com.
VERDICT: Deathsaurus is one of the lead villains of Transformers Victory, making him the perfect companion to Victory Saber. However, even as someone who doesn’t care for Victory or Victory Saber, I find myself tempted by this. I’d guess it’s because Deathsaurus frequently appeared in the IDW comics, as well the fact the figure is just amazing.
He features a high level of detail with what seems to be a clever transformation into a stunningly accurate dragon-dinosaur-thing mode which appears to be incredibly detailed. Additionally, the fact he’s the height of Victory Saber, maybe even taller, is extra impressive seeing as this is one figure, not two combined. I’m also loving the two breastplates that are included for this incredible Breastformer (yes that is actually the official Hasbro translation.)
He was shown at MCM Comic Con with a huge throne, blast effects, and an Energon mace, all of which are likely stretch goals.
Two or three years ago when Titan Class figures were £130 (oh, how times have changed) I might’ve said this was overpriced, but in the current climate where most Transformers are marked a bit higher than we’d like (especially Titan Class who are now £200 each), I’d say this figure stands out as one of the better valued products, even compared to his nemesis Victory Saber. So, Hasbro… Liokaiser and Brainmasters when?
The writer of this piece was: Daniel AKA BrickBuiltDengar
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