Every year, the 1st quarter brings joy for toy collectors worldwide. There’s a very good reason for this; Toy Fairs are happening all over the world.
One of the earliest fairs is the UK Toy Fair and this year it’s no exception. UK Toy Fair 2013 is just around the corner, held from 22nd to 24th January at the Olympia Grand Hall, London.
UK toy companies are busy these days, posting articles and newspaper advertisements to promote their products showcasing at the upcoming event. Hasbro UK is doing it too. TFW2005 found two small articles dedicated what to expect at the UK Toy Fair. They feature possible Transformers: Prime – Beast Hunters European Toyline Release Schedules. Of course these are vague statements to promote the upcoming line and may vary. Also, Hasbro UK is the main distributor for our German fans as well. They didn’t forget to mention when Germany can expect to see the Beast Hunters line.
Regarding UK Toy Fair 2013:
“Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters will be the touchstone for the award winning animated series from Hasbro Studios, with new action figures due to roll out in Spring 2013.”
A similar statement was also made for Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2013:
“Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters will be the touchstone for the award winning animated series from Hasbro Studios, as new action figures will be launched in June 2013.”
If you come across such advertisements and articles, feel free to share with us.
Stick with TFW2005 for more info on UK Toy Fair 2013 and Transformers: Prime – Beast Hunters Toyline as we get them.
griffin-of-oz
hmmm….
Transformers Generations Toy Fair 2013 Legends Official Images – Transformers News – TFW2005
Just a shame that great bit of artwork wasn't for a larger size toy.
TriBlurr
I imagine we should hear something over the next couple of days. If not pics, then at least a description of what was on show. Hopefully anyway.
TigerBlade
This.
scubaboy31
All I want from UK Toy Fair is for someone to tell us when our damn MP-10s will be released here. It's taking the piss now.
fallen_revenge
Can we expect to see coverage by tomorrow?
RedAlert Rescue
I think sometimes things leak before New York Toyfair even if UK Toyfair is a dam squib that perhaps isn't even worth having any longer and is perhaps best move to a decent European venue rather than try to seriously maintain a proper show in a country of increasingly diminishing importance like the UK.. especially when Hasbro Europe (in France now) has primacy over UK Hasbro and Germany's toy show is probably better run and more likely to attract international visitors due to it's more central location anyway besides if they can't show anything they must be loosing sales and to be honest if the UK retailers got off their backside and went to the US we'd all get more interesting toys in the stores in the UK anyway. The only thing I can say about the UK Toyfair is at least it is corporate to not be as flooded with twee wooden toys, Trainsets, collectors dolls and other niche items as some of the European ones sometimes are.
But I think the UK Toyfair just like UK Hasbro is long past it's (Pardon the pun) 'Prime'
Autovolt 127
The New York Toy Fair can not come any sooner.
Ultra Brevis
I'd buy that.
Transbot90210
I'm going to post this here because I don't think people are seeing the link to it and this is HUGE NEWS (ps griffin of oz needs a newscredit)
TriBlurr
Yeah, looks like IDW Prime……the gun screams "toy-design" though.
If this and Stealth Bomber Megatron are the next wave of Generations Voyagers….sign me up.
Fort Max
YES! I knew they couldn't just be relying on beast Hunters this year and that is a bitching looking prime!
Mechafire
Oh shit
Is that
Is that
Is that IDW Optimus? Because it sure looks like it to me.
Ravenxl7
That's one interesting looking Optimus Prime. I wonder how it'll translate into toy-form, and what size-class it'll be. I'm also curious to see what's all going on with that gun. Should be interesting to see what all get's revealed for Generations.
Transbot90210
OK that picture is 100% new to me and with a rocking Prime. Also, it appears that something is going on with the gun, more than just being a one solid piece of plastic gun.
*edit* The more I look at the gun I see blue parts and something that can be the 6 wheels. I think this Prime is drawn with a Roller that transforms into his gun. I really hope this is box art for a new Classics Prime vs just a random promotional drawing (which they are not really known to do)
Oh let them return to Classics and give us the damn Trailbreaker and Hoist. I really miss collecting official Classics figures, I would venture to say that that is the line that Hasbro has the most wins in.
jackgaughan
That is one sexy design, it'll never be seen as a toy.
wildfly
Have we seen that version of Prime before?
Becsause i dont' recognise it.
griffin-of-oz
There should be new Generations toys on display, now that FOC has passed and Hasbro rushed out the FOC toys… some up to 3 months ahead of their original release dates.
TF@TM
You do realise that the British Toy Fair is trade and traditional press only with the Hasbro stand normally needing an appointment booked via your rep in advance in order to be shown around the "back room" where they have most of the goods. They check for leaked photographs during the day which is why they closed their back room when the G.I.Joe movie cards were leaked a few years back.
It use to be easier to get a press pass but they have tightened up on that now and Hasbro tightened up on who they will allow to see the backroom so not even all retailers can get in.
There will also be some Transformers talking plushes shown at the show as well on other stands as well as new licensed games
lars573
You know that ever since cameras became ubiquitous on phones you can't even get in the door at a no photo event without checking your phone/laptop/pad/anything with a camera in it right?
Shockscream
Well, I'd imagine if it's anything like past years, when those that were present tell others about what was seen at the show very few people will believe it. Until New York when they're proved accurate. In short, prepare your "useless without pics" comments, you'll need them I'm sure!