Hasbro Reveals 2023 Pulse-Con Exclusives And Slate Of Programming

[JayC]

Hasbro, today announced the return of Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 on September 22, continuing the promise of providing fans a front row seat to amazing content, products, conversation, community building, and more. Available for FREE for adult fans and live-streamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel, Hasbro Pulse Con reaches fans across the globe, including the US, Canada, UK and for the first time – the entire European Union, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Popular YouTube Creators Dan Larson of Secret Galaxy and Thew Adams (@toygrind) take over hosting duties for this year’s pop culture and fandom celebration, with the festivities set to kick off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. EST. The event will end at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET at which point Hasbro Pulse Premium Members gain early access to select convention exclusives and pre-orders revealed during the day before all fans access at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. Learn more about early access to Hasbro Pulse Con product drops and more here.

Pulse Con 2023 is all about products this year! With a concentrated focus on the toys and brands fans love, the event will feature product-forward content, including engaging brand panels, exclusive product drops, over 30 new product reveals, exclusive Pulse Premium Member opportunities, and the highly anticipated launch of the updated Hasbro Selfie Series experience. The event will showcase content from Hasbro’s iconic brands, including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, along with premier collaboration brands, including Star Wars™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company.

Throughout the day’s virtual event, viewers can look forward to special guest appearances from special guests including Simon Bennett (Executive Producer, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury) and other special programming during the show.

Fans who participate will have the opportunity to get their hands on Hasbro Pulse Con Exclusive items, including:

· TRANSFORMERS Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot and Armada Universe Jolt

· Star Wars: The Black Series Starkiller & Troopers

· Marvel Legends Series Detroit Steel

· G.I. JOE Classified Series Crimson Strike Team: Baroness, Tomax, & Xamot, 82

Also, tune in during the show for a reveal of the POWER RANGERS Pulse Con exclusive product.

Attendees can expect a robust slate of programming, including brand panels featuring some special guests and the launch of updated Hasbro Selfie Series experience, Hasbro’s personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to figures with fan-favorite character designs from Marvel, G.I. JOE, GHOSTBUSTERS, POWER RANGERS and Star Wars™ characters, gets a substantial update this year promising even more customization options with the addition of glasses, beards and more hairstyles.


Below is a peek inside the brand panels on TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, POWER RANGERS, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, along with premier collaboration brands Marvel and Star Wars™.

· Marvel: Join Marvel product experts from Hasbro for exciting reveals and announcements during the 2023 Pulse Con Marvel Legends Series panel. This year’s panel promises never-before-seen Marvel figures from Hasbro, and will feature Hasbro’s Dwight, Ryan and Dan to discuss exciting news around the popular Marvel Legends product line from Hasbro.



· Star Wars: During this panel, fans can join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams, including Jing, Chris, Priya, Emily, and Eric as they talk about the popular Star Wars line from Hasbro, including the Black Series and the Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure and premium roleplay offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises…



· Magic: The Gathering: Find out what's coming soon from Magic: The Gathering's Secret Lair. Join Wizards of the Coast's Senior Business Manager Emily and Global Product Marketing Manager Steve as they reveal new cards and upcoming collaborations between Hasbro and Magic: The Gathering.



· TRANSFORMERS: We’re kicking off a momentous celebration of product: 40 years of Transformers products! Join the Hasbro Transformers Marketing and Design teams as they unite over the next chapter of the Transformers Legacy Generations line. The festivities continue as we will induct a new member to our Hall of Fame – quite a legendary human.



· G.I. JOE: Yo Joe! It’s always a good time for Emily, Lenny, and Tony to discuss new top-secret and exciting reveals from the G.I. JOE Classified Series. You won’t want to miss this Pulse Con panel, including a special appearance from our fantastic toy photographer Matthew Cohen (@shootingthegalaxy).



· Power Rangers: Ranger Nation – Tune in for the Power Rangers panel at Pulse Con with Emily and Jordan. You don't want to miss out on all the exciting toy news and a sneak peek of the highly anticipated “Power Rangers Cosmic Fury” series, which will have a special guest appearance by Executive Producer Simon Bennett. It’s going to be morphinominal!



· Dungeons & Dragons: Find out what’s just released and coming in the next few months from D&D, including fan-favorite themes revisited. Hasbro’s Marketing Manager Emily shares the excitement of the newest supplements for the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.

[Ironspider428]

Honestly, this is the perfect kind of con exclusive. Very niche and unique but cool for anyone who wanted it. They should never make popular or necessary characters exclusives like this, unless it's a rerelease of an existing character with some fun twists like the Deadpool set. Honestly Hasbro has been knocking it out of the park this year, except for a couple missteps like choosing to rerelease concept art Spidey.

[leokearon]

Not really interested in Detroit Steel, but looking forward to all the news

[Atlantis]

Same here, no interest but it looks cool and I can see the appeal for some

[Reno]

I'm definitely in for Detroit Steel and have been asking for it for years!

I'm not expecting much additional Marvel news at Pulse-Con. They've already shown the HasLab. I have to expect that the next big reveal is the No Way Home figures, which I don't have any interest in. It seems too early to start showing 2024 stuff. Maybe we'll get a one-off store exclusive or two announced. 

[Thwippersnapper]

Could be that I’m just spoiled from all the convention exclusives that’ve released over the years but to me this feels kind of bleh for a con special.

[Lord_Scareglow]

Def really want that Detroit Steel, it looks rad, and a new sweet character, but I was hoping it would have been a regular release, can't stand the Pulse exclusives, but I really want it so I guess I'm going to have to just be fine with it all.

excited as always to see what the Con reveals, but I have a feeling it's going to be mostly stuff for the end of the year like NWH figures, so I can breathe easy and pass hopfully on tons of stuff. It would be nice to finally see some Retro Carded Iron Man figures though, and Retro carded Ghosty wave, still waiting to see things like that.

[Atlantis]

On 9/12/2023 at 6:00 PM, Thwippersnapper said:

Could be that I’m just spoiled from all the convention exclusives that’ve released over the years but to me this feels kind of bleh for a con special.

"Its not you, its me"   lol

Seriously I don't think you're spoiled, and yes it is "bleh".  But just imagine that they had some projects in the wing they've been working on all along. Like the Marvel Monsters premium boxset, featuring Tomb of Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Werewolf, Living Mummy, Satanna, Or they showcase some figures that are deeply needed to finish off some the team rosters; Rachel Phoenix for Excalibur, Marinna for Alpha Flight, or the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy (Yondu, Martinex, Charlie-27, Starhawk and Nikkita, not to mention a re-do for Vance Astro). And of course that fan favorite, Lockjaw and the Inhumans. All of course to be released to the general public very soon afterwards. Something like that would look great for the convention.

[Thwippersnapper]

@Atlantis oh man yes all that would be stellar. But yeah I’ve just been missing the presentation that came with window packaging I guess. And sets on that level of The Raft, Hellfire, Battle For Asgard, etc.

[JayC]

Here is the panel schedule for Hasbro's 2023 Pulse-Con event which takes place this coming Friday (9/22) starting at 11am. The panel's will be held on their YouTube channel but of course we will bring you full coverage and highlights for any new products revealed.

11 AM ET -Pulse Con 2023 Livestream Starts

11:15 AM ET -Transformers Brand Panel

12 PM ET -Power Rangers Brand Panel

12:20 PM ET -Star Wars Brand Panel

1:05 PM ET - Dungeons & Dragons Brand Panel

1:30 PM ET - Magic: The Gathering Product Showcase

1:50 PM ET -Marvel Brand Panel

2:30 PM ET - G.I. Joe Brand Panel

3 PM ET - Pulse Con 2023 Wrap Up

3:30 PM ET - Pulse Con 2023 Livestream Ends

4 PM ET - Hasbro Pulse Con Pre-orders & Exclusives available for Hasbro Pulse Premium members

5 PM ET - Hasbro Pulse Con Pre-orders & Exclusives available for all fans

[Ironspider428]

God I hope this is when we see the NWH wave revealed. That's the last thing on the list for this year that hasn't been revealed and they teased it at the last con so it has to be NWH right? Other than that, we'll probably get something for next year, maybe that Avengers wave that maybe consists of those figures they had out at the last one.

[AndyL]

On 9/20/2023 at 10:05 AM, Ironspider428 said:

God I hope this is when we see the NWH wave revealed. That's the last thing on the list for this year that hasn't been revealed and they teased it at the last con so it has to be NWH right? Other than that, we'll probably get something for next year, maybe that Avengers wave that maybe consists of those figures they had out at the last one.

Isn't there also another Avengers based wave and X-Men based wave supposed to be revealed before the end of the year? Or am I getting confused with previous years?

[tarot]

Don't forget guys we still have toyfair and nycc in the next few weeks. 

[Ironspider428]

On 9/20/2023 at 8:14 AM, AndyL said:

Isn't there also another Avengers based wave and X-Men based wave supposed to be revealed before the end of the year? Or am I getting confused with previous years?

There's been talk of another Avengers wave and some X-Men stuff I think for next year but from Rektangular's list for 2023, the NWH wave is the last thing to be revealed.

[Ironspider428]

On 9/20/2023 at 8:29 AM, tarot said:

Don't forget guys we still have toyfair and nycc in the next few weeks. 

I'm guessing those will be 2024 stuff. I think they usually cover stuff for the next year.

[leokearon]

On 9/20/2023 at 4:38 PM, Ironspider428 said:

I'm guessing those will be 2024 stuff. I think they usually cover stuff for the next year.

Probably will, The Transfomers Panel is going to be about next year, so I wouldn't be surprised if other panels will be similar 

[Atlantis]

On 9/13/2023 at 10:07 AM, Thwippersnapper said:

@Atlantis oh man yes all that would be stellar. But yeah I’ve just been missing the presentation that came with window packaging I guess. And sets on that level of The Raft, Hellfire, Battle For Asgard, etc.

They really really should re-release or update Hellfire Club. A lot of people missed out, especially our overseas brethren, and its a shame. It would be really cool for them.

[Reno]

My expectations are pretty low for Marvel Legends at PulseCon. I think they'll use it as an opportunity to again pitch the Giant-Man HasLab. They'll also likely show the full No Way Home wave. I'm actually expecting images of these to come out before the presentation. Beyond that I'm thinking that we may get lucky enough to see how Crystar, Power Princess and Vision are being released. It's possible that these are all in one wave, but I tend to doubt it.  I'm not really expecting a lot of new reveals beyond No Way Home. I'm expecting that they'll leave the 2024 stuff we've seen rumors on like the Wolverine anniversary 2-packs until the wider conventions (NYCC and ToyFair). I don't feel like they can likely show any other MCU stuff because who knows right now how long all of those future movies/shows are going to have to be pushed off due to the actor and writer strikes (other than Loki which I believe is still expected to come out in October).

However I am certainly excited for Detroit Steel as I've wanted that for years!! I still have the Super Hero Squad version. 😆

On marginally related topics I noticed that Target has started the markdowns on the Avengers 60th anniversary stuff. After receiving Peter/Smythe last week, I received the Blur/Nighthawk 2-pack and 4 sets of the female Hydra/SHIELD troopers this week. The face printing on those extra female heads is phenomenal!!

[Emnems80]

Can't wait to see what's revealed! And I agree that Detroit Steel is a perfect Con Exclusive=awesome for those who want it, not a high priority for everyone so it should be easy to get for those who do want it.

[ransomz]

That Hellfire Club set was one heck of a great con exclusive. Hasbro is going to have a hard topping that, IMO. I'm not really into Detroit Steel but he does seem pretty cool. Hopefully there are some good reveals. I'm curious when and how we are getting Power Princess and if she is coming in a 2 pack like the other Squadron members. Hopefully she'll be released soon. I've got a shipping notice on Whizzer and Nighthawk.

[Ironspider428]

On 9/20/2023 at 4:07 PM, ransomz said:

That Hellfire Club set was one heck of a great con exclusive. Hasbro is going to have a hard topping that, IMO. I'm not really into Detroit Steel but he does seem pretty cool. Hopefully there are some good reveals. I'm curious when and how we are getting Power Princess and if she is coming in a 2 pack like the other Squadron members. Hopefully she'll be released soon. I've got a shipping notice on Whizzer and Nighthawk.

I think the Netflix Defenders set rivals it but that's just as a movie/show collector primarily. I miss when con exclusives used to be multi-packs, now we're lucky to get even 3 figures in a set for a con.

[McHogan]

I'm expecting a 2 pack of Marinna and Rachel Phoenix. Titled Missing Maidens or Forgotten Females. No connection to each other except they were inexplicably forgotten when the rest of their Teams got to shine.

Detroit Steel was something I was thinking about but I realized I was mistaking it for Toni Ho's version of the Iron Patriot armor from U.S.Avengers. So now thinking I can pass

I'd love it so much if Hasbro kept the Avengers 60th figures coming, technically every year is an anniversary year haha. I know the new Classic Vision needs a home, might as well throw in more never done before figures like they did with the celebration wave. 

If I'm being honest, the offering the Avengers got in terms of new members was so much better than the XMen got. Though the Danger Room suits were very cook.

 

[JayC]

 

[Ironspider428]

I hate how they always spend a while on the Haslab at the beginning of these streams after it already got it’s own entire dedicated stream…

[Atlantis]

Ok....my guess:

1. Character previously released as an alt head- Lilandra Neramani

2. Previously convention exclusive- Gamorra, from Galaxy 5 pack comic edition

3. First time Marvel Legends character- RED WOLF