Summary: This week: We really want the new movie and associate toy lines to succeed. Sincerely. Also, another transformer Tuesday live stream, another bunch of toys to pre-order.<br> <br> <br> <br> News<br> <br> Transformers Tuesday: <br> <br> <a href="https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-legacy-evolution-humble-origins-2-pack-senator-shockwave-data-clerk-orion-pax-action-figures">Senator Shockwave and Orion Pax 2 pack</a>, and <a href="https://hasbropulse.com/collections/partner-exclusives/products/transformers-legacy-evolution-rise-of-tyranny-2-pack-miner-megatron-senator-ratbat-voyager-class-action-figures">Senator Ratbat and Miner Megatron 2 pack</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/">Behind the Scenes with extra photos</a><br> JTPrime also confirmed the Leader figure in this subline is Nova Prime retooled from Siege Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime<br> First Look at Studio Series 86 Brawn, Gamer Edition Cliffjumper, first official looks at Gamer Edition Megatron and ROTB Rhinox (<a href="https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/16/transformers-livestream-for-may-2023-amazon-exclusives-pipeline-reveals-and-more-483225">screencaps at TFW, including pipeline placeholders</a>)<br> Pipeline: Legacy Core Class Snarl, Deluxes Bombshell, RID Strongarm, Detritus, Cyberverse Shadowstriker, Voyagers Bludgeon and Trashmaster<br> The Robosen segment was just talking about the shrunk down Optimus Prime<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeditemplearchives.com/2023-05-15-a-quick-word-about-hasbros-disastrous-q1-2023-earnings-star-wars-affected-too/">Hasbro’s Q1 Earnings Report is worse than we thought</a> (breakdown at jeditemplearchives)<br> <br> Net revenues down by almost 15% compared to Q1 2022 ($1 billion vs 1.16)<br> Operating profit down by 85% ($17.9 million versus 120 million last year)<br> They took a $22.1 million loss versus a profit of 61.2 million Q1 2022<br> Parter Brand revenue down 36% ($132.7 million vs 206.5 million)<br> <br> <br> Saudi Entertainment Ventures partners with Hasbro to produce Transformers theme attractions, three currently planned with more to follow<br> <a href="http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-9113.html">Movie Ticket Exclusive Studio Series Nemesis Prime and Kingdom Burning Optimus Primal</a><br> <a href="http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-9108.html">In Hand Photos of Nemesis Leo Prime</a> (posted to HKTF Facebook, mirrored roundup at Autobase Aichi)<br> <a href="https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/legacy-evolution-beachbomber-in-hand-images.1247972/">In Hand Photos of Legacy Beachcomber from Pixelmaster</a> (TFW board)<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransformersBotposting/posts/1945636512467548/">In Hand Photos of ROTB Mainline Deluxe Mirage</a> (Hunter Casey on facebook)<br> Official “Pet Vision” filters added on Snapchat and Tiktok (<a href="https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1657124068334895106?t=D31f82ZNmcDFYwCAInZOgg&s=19">video in tweet</a>)<br> Found the next third party toy Brian will have to buy: <a href="https://tformers.com/49739">Dr Wu Grand Galvatron</a><br> <a href="https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/15/newage-hardcore-scene-series-set-d-volcano-base-483123">Newage pokes a different bear with apparently Lego-style Autobot Headquarters building kit concept</a> (TFW)<br> <a href="https://sgfoodlifestyle.com/2023/05/17/kfc-singapore-and-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-collaborate/">If you’re in Singapore and you like KFC, there’s a ROTB cross promotion menu coming you way</a><br>
