Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015

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Fellow Seibertronian RAR has made us aware of a survey called Modern Fan 2015. It's a follow-up to the Hasbro UK rep presence at Auto Assembly. If you select Transformers as a brand of interest, you will be directed to a bunch of very on the nose questions, including your budget for third party toys for instance. RAR describes the survey more in depth in his post below.

One thing though, they do ask for which toy you would like most to see issued or reissued. This is our chance guys, make it count. (I, for instance, kept asking for the following: G1 Overlord (reissue), G1 Dinobots (reissue) and Prime Breakdown)

RAR wrote:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hasbro_Modern_Fan_2015

It seems this survey was released with UK fans in mind but it does ask your country of origin and even mentions Target stores in the questions (a shop that isn't a big chain in the UK) so I guess anyone can do it regardless of where you are from.

If you wish to complete the survey a couple of tips.

1) It's very long so give your self some time to do it.
2) It asks Questions about 3rd party toys so you might need to think do you want to admit to buying them so Hasbro does not see them as a threat, or use the survey as an excuse to say you only buy the things Hasbro doesn't make for example (perhaps that will encourage them to make more neat stuff).

NOTE: You don't get some follow on questions if you answer no to the previous ones.

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The Survey asks some questions about your experience and interests as a fan, but does not request personal data, when it's over you get a graph with some data on that seems to vary for some people so you might like to make a note of it.

I got the Gender split data about 2/3rd Male 1/3rd female other people got info on how people described them selves as fans as another example.

Anyway enjoy it - and share your thoughts here.

If you have any things you think the current and future lines are missing mention them here in case someone wants to add them too.

Credit(s): Hasbro

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Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721285)
Posted by Dragonslayer on August 27th, 2015 @ 9:43am CDT

I did like how personal and in-depth they seemed to make this survey. Like others have said, it sounds like they really want fan input & feedback and take it seriously. Even as someone who hasn't bought any 3rd party products and doesn't buy any of the toys regularly, I found it helpful & refreshing to give my opinions (such as they are) on the brand.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721288)
Posted by It Is Him on August 27th, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:
RAR wrote:I wonder if anyone will make Ranchero units for Trailbreaker & Ironhide ?

Oh those replacement ratchets with more teeth are good too.

Same place is also doing rubber wheels for the Stunticons (and Optimus) which is nice to see.
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Yeah, nonnef, they seem to have some interesting upgrades available. Ordered me some hands, they look much better than the pe skeleton hands, and the feet seem to have a much sturdier ankle joint

Nope, but coLor me interested. I'll have to see some reviews before taking the plunge.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721289)
Posted by VioMeTriX on August 27th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT

did the survey, lets see if it does any good for the fan base

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721293)
Posted by MemphisR56 on August 27th, 2015 @ 10:29am CDT

RAR beat me to the news credit :BOWDOWN:

I tried to be really frank and honest with this.

Bizzarely, when I did it, the demographic was 60% female and really skewed in favor of IDW. Must've done the rounds on tumblr before it got anywhere else.

I used it as an opportunity to voice my irritation about not being able to find product and 3rd party buying habits and stuff.

Also asked them to plz plz plz make Reflector, Kickback, Barrage, Ransack, Venom and Brawn.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721296)
Posted by RSC on August 27th, 2015 @ 10:34am CDT

I pushed Masterpiece Jazz a bit. That picture at the end... Best. Thing. Ever.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721298)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 10:45am CDT

I threw in a suggestion that Hasbro tap third party designers as a possible resource. rather than fighting them, remember that the people who love transformers, just like courage, are stronger when combined.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721303)
Posted by JazZeke on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:04am CDT

I do'd it. The hardest part was trying to pick my five favorite figures... I can't chose between my babies!

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721304)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT

iguanabytes wrote:I threw in a suggestion that Hasbro tap third party designers as a possible resource. rather than fighting them, remember that the people who love transformers, just like courage, are stronger when combined.

But the problem is that a few 3p companies are made up by ex-hasbro. There must be a reason they left.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721306)
Posted by YoungPrime on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT

For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721307)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:19am CDT

JazZeke wrote:I do'd it. The hardest part was trying to pick my five favorite figures... I can't chose between my babies!

very true- and staying to Hasbro only favorites was tough too. my additional comment was about "false chest syndrome"

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721308)
Posted by Bradimus on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:20am CDT

I took the survey from the US. I wrote in depth about Lego's marketing model and blasted Habro for their garbage excuses for not having a proper web store with every product available to all markets around the world, as well as their own physical stores, period. I suggested they were looking at a tax issue and they would see a significant increase in sales and profits if they followed the Lego model. I wrote all this in the comments to the question asking if there was a difference between being a fan in the US and outside the US. I also specified UK and Australia as I to my knowledge those are two of the most wronged markets by Hasbro.

I also slammed them for not including character specific weapons. And I suggested they follow the Voltron model from way back when the Lions were first released without the iconic sword and shield, which was released after many complaints separately. I asked why they couldn't have released the Prime Star Saber and Dark Star Saber in this way, as well as other special weapons. I also invoked Lego here as they make upgrade kits for Ninjago and Chima. Hasbro could do the same.

Basically, I gave them a stern talking to. :michaelbay:

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721309)
Posted by Bradimus on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:24am CDT

YoungPrime wrote:For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

I had to think about it. My favorite line is CHUG, and he's not overly represented. The question was line specific. But I still went with Bee even though Starscream may have the lead on him. The difference is collectors seem to love the seekers, whereas Bee, not so much. We stand united! :PEACE:

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721315)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT

iguanabytes wrote:
JazZeke wrote:I do'd it. The hardest part was trying to pick my five favorite figures... I can't chose between my babies!

very true- and staying to Hasbro only favorites was tough too. my additional comment was about "false chest syndrome"

So not a fan of fake chests right? Even on First Edition Optimus from the Prime line?

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721318)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 12:01pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
iguanabytes wrote:
JazZeke wrote:I do'd it. The hardest part was trying to pick my five favorite figures... I can't chose between my babies!

very true- and staying to Hasbro only favorites was tough too. my additional comment was about "false chest syndrome"

So not a fan of fake chests right? Even on First Edition Optimus from the Prime line?

that one they pulled it off with no complaint from me. now Prime Ratchet on the other hand...

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721319)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT

Bradimus wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

I had to think about it. My favorite line is CHUG, and he's not overly represented. The question was line specific. But I still went with Bee even though Starscream may have the lead on him. The difference is collectors seem to love the seekers, whereas Bee, not so much. We stand united!

Bumblebee got overused so badly in the movie line and prime line that he's going to be the top answer. but I agree, he's been well represented, but not over-represented in CHUG

still had to answer that tho. survey says... BUMBLEBEE!(Clang)

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721324)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2015 @ 12:34pm CDT

iguanabytes wrote:
Bradimus wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

I had to think about it. My favorite line is CHUG, and he's not overly represented. The question was line specific. But I still went with Bee even though Starscream may have the lead on him. The difference is collectors seem to love the seekers, whereas Bee, not so much. We stand united!

Bumblebee got overused so badly in the movie line and prime line that he's going to be the top answer. but I agree, he's been well represented, but not over-represented in CHUG

still had to answer that tho. survey says... BUMBLEBEE!(Clang)

I was pretty sure we would all pick optimus for being overly represented in the CHUG line, just look at this year.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721325)
Posted by Bradimus on August 27th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
iguanabytes wrote:
Bradimus wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

I had to think about it. My favorite line is CHUG, and he's not overly represented. The question was line specific. But I still went with Bee even though Starscream may have the lead on him. The difference is collectors seem to love the seekers, whereas Bee, not so much. We stand united!

Bumblebee got overused so badly in the movie line and prime line that he's going to be the top answer. but I agree, he's been well represented, but not over-represented in CHUG

still had to answer that tho. survey says... BUMBLEBEE!(Clang)

I was pretty sure we would all pick optimus for being overly represented in the CHUG line, just look at this year.

I almost picked OP. But for some reason they list Combiner Wars separate from CHUG. That's another thing I pointed out, that Combiner Wars is a sub-line of CHUG. I don't know if Hasbro is pushing CW as its own line for the survey or if it just seemed that way to the person who put the thing together. Clearly there is a misunderstanding here by somebody. :???:

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721326)
Posted by steals_your_goats on August 27th, 2015 @ 12:53pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
iguanabytes wrote:
Bradimus wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

I had to think about it. My favorite line is CHUG, and he's not overly represented. The question was line specific. But I still went with Bee even though Starscream may have the lead on him. The difference is collectors seem to love the seekers, whereas Bee, not so much. We stand united!

Bumblebee got overused so badly in the movie line and prime line that he's going to be the top answer. but I agree, he's been well represented, but not over-represented in CHUG

still had to answer that tho. survey says... BUMBLEBEE!(Clang)

I was pretty sure we would all pick optimus for being overly represented in the CHUG line, just look at this year.

Yeah I said Optimus, don't get me wrong I like the character but there's way too many figures of him out there.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721327)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on August 27th, 2015 @ 12:55pm CDT

Thank you for this opportunity guys, I went though the whole survey in hope of more G1 legion class toys coming, Hasbro was doing great before.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721332)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 27th, 2015 @ 1:16pm CDT

Here's my answer for the 3rd party question. I do have to credit the many comments I've seen on here for some of the source material.

Not for figures themselves, but for upgrade kits to fix the poorly designed accessories that Hasbro gave the combiner wars figures. I mean c'mon, a tailpipe as a weapon? I imagine the rest of the decepticons laughing at Dead End and Wildrider. I'll probably also look to 3rd party sellers to get Scrapper some elbows. That is absolutely ridiculous to make a voyager figure without elbows. Plus real individual weapons for the constructicons, Bonecrusher and Scavenger are getting tired of holding a box.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721333)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 27th, 2015 @ 1:19pm CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Here's my answer for the 3rd party question. I do have to credit the many comments I've seen on here for some of the source material.

Not for figures themselves, but for upgrade kits to fix the poorly designed accessories that Hasbro gave the combiner wars figures. I mean c'mon, a tailpipe as a weapon? I imagine the rest of the decepticons laughing at Dead End and Wildrider. I'll probably also look to 3rd party sellers to get Scrapper some elbows. That is absolutely ridiculous to make a voyager figure without elbows. Plus real individual weapons for the constructicons, Bonecrusher and Scavenger are getting tired of holding a box.

I love having neck-brace dual-wielding tailpipes >:oP

As for devs, you could've just waited for TT's version |:|

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721337)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 1:31pm CDT

I was mildly miffed by the way Hasbro & Takara decided to have two bites of the Cherry with the Seekers by revising the mould, If they'd instead or as well as made more other characters as Masterpieces the 3rd Party sector wouldn't be as healthy as it is now.

I actually like "Seekers" usually I just find the MP03 derived moulds a little scary fragile for me. I was super happy with the silly number of Deluxe Starscream repaints - and would even have happily had more of others like Armada, & Cybertron Starscream.

I do think they are perhaps missing a trick by not having used some of the retired moulds in giftsets like they have with Movie toys before.

Take Energon Starscream for example why not take that mould and make Thundercracker and Skywarp version of it ? sold under some other brand identity perhaps.

I would kind of welcome some thing like Tranformers Universe again.

I also feel we lost out on some potentially great toys from the Universe Videogame there was some fresh and interesting things there that I would have welcomed as toys.

Heck knows what Hasbro has planned for 2016-17 as until the next Transformers Movie's release date is set in stone I'm not even sure how much time there is that needs filling - they might just not even bother making a new Cartoon straight after RID and just do that Movie inspired one 'whenever'.

Personally I'd rather have a less kiddy cartoon next time - it doesn't need to be Humourless but neither does it have to be slapstick.

I wonder who's been pretending to be a Girl then as 60%+ Females doing the survey seems a little unlikely.

Is it Bronies being ironic or someone thinking if they pretend to be a Lass they will get more Fembot toys ?

Unless there is some Ladies only Transformers Fan site that has gone big on it - that figure of 60% female respondents is a bit inexplicable.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721353)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2015 @ 1:51pm CDT

I'll get on this tonight. So cool!

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721356)
Posted by Va'al on August 27th, 2015 @ 1:58pm CDT

RAR wrote:Unless there is some Ladies only Transformers Fan site that has gone big on it - that figure of 60% female respondents is a bit inexplicable.

You should visit Auto Assembly. Or look at the online fandom via Twitter, Tumblr, Deviantart and the such.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721362)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 2:18pm CDT

Yeah I am perfectly prepared to believe there are lots of Lady Transformers Fans - I am just sceptical that they survey has 60% Female respondents - that is to me a puzzle. It would be like finding out there was more Bronies than 6 year old little girls into MLP.

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I just thought of another way Hasbro UK screwed up they made a hash out of Distributing Combiner Wars Leader (silver) Megatron and thus if you see a Leaderclass toy at all it's the Armada one - which obviously has a much lower demand... If they made that simply a G2 Green Megatron I'd have been delighted to have it - But frankly I already have Armada Megatron and he's perfectly fine the only stand out feature of the Armada CW one is that he can still combine with Tidalwave - even though that isn't even an advertised feature.

So That's AirRaid, The Rest of the Stunticons, Viper & Megatron to be a bit miffed about missing out on as a Ukster, and tha's without even considering things like all the normal Pre-Generations toys that got skipped especially Deluxes and the Huffer, and most of the Legends class Twin Packs. We don't get the latest Generations legions either despite them being ideal fodder for UK Supermarkets.

If it was not for the likes of B&M bargains & TRU we'd have got no Generations Voyagers to speak of either.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721368)
Posted by JazZeke on August 27th, 2015 @ 2:36pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
iguanabytes wrote:
Bradimus wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:For most overrated character I put Bumblebee. I hope that was the overall consensus.

I had to think about it. My favorite line is CHUG, and he's not overly represented. The question was line specific. But I still went with Bee even though Starscream may have the lead on him. The difference is collectors seem to love the seekers, whereas Bee, not so much. We stand united!

Bumblebee got overused so badly in the movie line and prime line that he's going to be the top answer. but I agree, he's been well represented, but not over-represented in CHUG

still had to answer that tho. survey says... BUMBLEBEE!(Clang)

I was pretty sure we would all pick optimus for being overly represented in the CHUG line, just look at this year.

That's who I went with too.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721370)
Posted by Optimizzy on August 27th, 2015 @ 2:40pm CDT

what an in- depth survey.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721374)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 2:53pm CDT

Some of the Questions.....

Q: Are you male or female?

Q : What is your age?

Q : Which country do you live in?

Q : Which of the following entertainment brands are you aware of?

Street Fighter
Spawn
Transformers
Terminator
Minecraft
LEGO
Halo
Spider-Man
Micronauts
Gundam
Action Man
KOF (King of Fighters)
Pokemon
Dragonball Z
Walking Dead
X-Men
The Simpsons
Power Rangers
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
One Piece
WWE
Dr Who
Magic the Gathering
Ninja Turtles (TMNT)
Final Fantasy
Lord of The Rings
Star Trek
Saint Seiya
Jurassic Park/World
DC (Superman, Batman etc.)
James Bond
Masters of the Universe (MOTU)
Naruto
Avengers
GI Joe
Star Wars
Thundercats

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What the heck is "One Piece" ?

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721382)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2015 @ 3:04pm CDT

RAR wrote:What the heck is "One Piece" ?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+one+piece%3F

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721386)
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on August 27th, 2015 @ 3:34pm CDT

This was an excellent survey and a lot of fun . It took me a while to fill in :lol:

I slammed them about UK distribution had a propper rant when asked about the difference between the US and UK

I was quite amazed when asked about 3rdp stuff then a list of every company was on the next page :shock:

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721387)
Posted by Optimizzy on August 27th, 2015 @ 3:34pm CDT

Well, you don't check that one then

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721390)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 3:37pm CDT

Oh OK thanks for the answer so a nearly 20 Year old manga - OK that explains that then. It sounded like some DudeBro clothing brand to me.

What is it the new Bleach or something - Or just the favourite of the guy who wrote the survey and they thought they sneak it in.

I may have seen the main guy in the hat before but I had no idea what it was called. I don't think it's ever come up in conversation once for me prior to this point.
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More Questions :

Q do you have collection of those entertainment brands

Q : What are your preferred ways of engaging with the Transformers Brand?

Watching the movies (at home).
Watching the films (at a theatre). (NOTE : The Americanism)
Researching figures to collect.
Purchasing figures.
Attending conventions
Displaying / Crafting displays for your collection.
Visiting fan/collector news and blog sites.
Reading the comic book series.
Customising/kit-bashing figures.
Watching the cartoons.
Discussing transformers online in forums.

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Throughout the 30+ history of the brand, the Transformers have had a series of incarnations across several types of media, (i.e. TV, Film, Comic Books).

Q : What is your favourite mass entertainment version of the Transformers franchise?

Marvel Comics (G1)
Marvel Comics (UK)
The Transformers (G1) Animated Cartoon
The Headmasters Animated Cartoon (Japan)
Super-God Masterforce Animated Cartoon (Japan)
Victory Animated Cartoon(Japan)
The Transformers The Movie (1986)
The Beast Wars Animated Series
The Beast Machines Animated Series
Beast Wars II / Beast Wars Neo (Japan)
Robots in Disguise Animated Cartoon (2001)
Transformers Armada Cartoon
Transformers Energon Cartoon
Transformers Cybertron Cartoon
Dreamwave Comics
The Transformers Live Action Film Series
Transformers Animated Cartoon
Transformers Prime (incl Beast Hunters)
Robots in Disguise Comic Book Series (IDW) (This is now a Non Sequitur)
More Than Meets The Eye Comic Book Series (IDW)
Rescue Bots Animated Cartoon
Robots in Disguise Animated Cartoon (2015)

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721398)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on August 27th, 2015 @ 3:48pm CDT

Hasbro? I really want to see a voyager sized Blurr, and maybe even a Masterpiece Blurr. But if me could at least have a Blurr about the same size as my beloved Genrations Springer, that would be great.

Blurr is a favorite g1 Season 3 Autobot character of mine.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721404)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:08pm CDT

RAR wrote:Oh OK thanks for the answer so a nearly 20 Year old manga - OK that explains that then. It sounded like some DudeBro clothing brand to me.

What is it the new Bleach or something - Or just the favourite of the guy who wrote the survey and they thought they sneak it in.

It's essentially the greatest rip-off/scam of the 21st century. It's a manga with no inherent plot, which is designed to meander indefinitely to the authors whim so that he can sponge everybody's money, forever. It's sitting at, I believe, around 80 or 90 books, and has yet to engage in a plot, or even investigate any parts of the plot itself (ponegliffs, etc.) I feel sincerely bad for all the suckers who decided to collect the manga itself >:oP

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721408)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:14pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:Hasbro? I really want to see a voyager sized Blurr, and maybe even a Masterpiece Blurr. But if me could at least have a Blurr about the same size as my beloved Genrations Springer, that would be great.

Blurr is a favorite g1 Season 3 Autobot character of mine.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721416)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:23pm CDT

admittedly it is not Hasbro, but it is just a hair smaller than Springer. they look good together. mine are displayed next to each other, in front of CW Magnus, and behind Arcee

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721418)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:29pm CDT

iguanabytes wrote:

What figure is that? Is it third party?
I want an OFFICIAL Blurr.

Looks pretty cool though.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721419)
Posted by iguanabytes on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:33pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:
iguanabytes wrote:

What figure is that? Is it third party?
I want an OFFICIAL Blurr.

it is G1 Blurr... Kidding- I knew what you meant. it is SXS Overclocking. an official one would be nice, but Overclocking is FUN

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721420)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:35pm CDT

iguanabytes wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
iguanabytes wrote:

What figure is that? Is it third party?
I want an OFFICIAL Blurr.

it is G1 Blurr... Kidding- I knew what you meant. it is SXS Overclocking. an official one would be nice, but Overclocking is FUN

Pretty cool! But I STILL want a Hasbro one, with a sleek, thin look, a bit like the legs on Generations Springer. That style would work perfectly for Blurr.

Btw just on a side note, Blurr reminds me a lot of Sonic the Hedgehog. X3

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721421)
Posted by transformnerd114 on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:38pm CDT

I really hate it when they make me choose a favorite transformer. I don't have favorites; I love them all equally. The only reason I picked Wingsaber as my favorite here is because they too made me choose. Other than that, it was a pretty cool survey.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721424)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:49pm CDT

Some more of the Questions :
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Q: Which character is your favourite?
Autobot
Decepticon
N.A.I.L (Non-Affiliated Indigenous Life-form)
Non-Cybertronian

Q: What was your favourite Transformers storyline?

In the comics?
In the cartoon series?
In the films?

Q: What characters, themes, storylines, or settings would you like to see in future lines?

Q: Do you have a Transformers action figure collection?

Q: How many figures do you have in your collection?

Q: Which year did you start collecting?

Q: Is your collection on display?

Yes my collection is prominently displayed /has it's own room/designated area in my home.
Yes almost all of my collection is on display though a small part is in storage.
Partially, half is on display half is in storage.
Only favourite or new figures are displayed, the majority of my collection is in storage.
No, almost my entire collection is in storage.

Q: Do you trade objects in your collection?

Q: Do you keep a checklist of your collection?
Yes of all the figures I own.
Yes of all the figures I wish to collect.
Yes of all the figures I own, and the ones I wish to collect.
No / Don't know

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721428)
Posted by Railbomb on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:57pm CDT

Why was BWII/Neo on that list? I mean I love the toys I have from it but I don't think they should have put it on there since it doesn't even have a fan sub or dub, much less an official translation. Maybe they'll finally get around to that next year. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721430)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on August 27th, 2015 @ 4:57pm CDT

i had asked if they could just simply re-issue figures from RID v1.0 to Cybertron under the current generations line in similarity to Universe 2003 .

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721436)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on August 27th, 2015 @ 5:10pm CDT

JazZeke wrote:I do'd it. The hardest part was trying to pick my five favorite figures... I can't chose between my babies!

Tell me about it.

I'm looking over my shelves, "Do I like this one more than the others? Argh!"

A very nice survey, here.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721437)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CDT

Some more of the Questions :
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Q: How important is it for you to complete a collection?
Not important at all, Slightly important, Important, Very important, Incredibly important, N/A

Subset of a Toyline (Pretenders, Headmasters etc.)
Comic Book
Other TF paraphernalia (e.g. 3D puzzles, lunchboxes, watches etc.)
TV series
Toy Character (e.g. Prime, Megatron etc.)
Toyline (e.g. G1, Robots in Disguise)

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Q: What is your favourite Transformers toyline?

Generation One (1984-1990)
Generation One Japan
Generation Two
Beast Wars
Beast Machines
Machine Wars
Robots in Disguise (2001)
Armada
Energon
Cybertron
Transformers Universe (2002-2005)
Alternators
CHUG (Classics, Henkei, Universe, Generations)
Combiner Wars
Transformers Movie Universe
Transformers Animated
Transformers Prime (incl Beast Hunters)
Playskool Transformers
Rescue Bots
Robots in Disguise (2015)
Takara Masterpiece
Hasbro Masterpiece
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Q: What do you like most about the style and design of your favourite line?

Q: What one character do you feel is missing from your favourite toyline?

Q: What one character do you feel is over-represented in your favourite toyline?

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Q: What are your Top 5 favourite Transformer Action Figures? (that you own)
Favourite
Second Place
Third Place
Fourth Place
Fifth Place

Q: What is the one figure you wish you owned?

Q: What character do you most wish to see an Official release (or re-release) of in the future?

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721439)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on August 27th, 2015 @ 5:23pm CDT

I just submitted my answers for the survey! (Still want a Blurr voyager.) :-P

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721443)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 5:31pm CDT

More Questions :
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Q: How much do you spend on Transformers Merchandise every year?
(On average including all Transformers branded products)

Q: And how much do you spend specifically on Transformers action figures?

Q: What's the most you've ever spent on a single figure?

Q: Do you purchase 3rd party figures?
Yes.
Yes, but only if there isn't an Official Hasbro Product.
No.
No but I'm starting to get tempted.

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In this section we're going to talk about 3rd party products and companies.
By 3rd party we mean products or companies not officially associated or licensed from Hasbro or Takara.
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Q: How much have you spent on 3rd party figures in total since you started collecting?

Q: Please rank the top reasons why you buy 3rd Party products.
No official character available.
The material quality of the 3rd party product is better.
The complexity of transformation.
You're trying to fill a gap in your Masterpiece/CHUG collection.
The mold detail and paint apps are better.
3rd party product homages are closer to the original version of the characters.

Q: Would you prefer to buy official products if they were available?
Yes.
No.
Don't care.
Unsure / Don't Know.

Q: Which is your favourite 3rd Party company?

Badcube
KFC Toys
Generation Toys
MMC (Mastermind Creations)
Perfect Effect
Toyworld
Maketoys
DX9 Toys
Dr.Wu
Fansproject
TFC Toys
X-Transbots
Warbotron
Unique Toys
Fans Toys
Unsure / Don't Know
None of these are my favourite
Other (please specify)

Q: Why is this your favourite company?

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Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721448)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 27th, 2015 @ 6:13pm CDT

1/ Some of the questions don't stipulate a format (such as "when did you start collecting transformers?"), but then reject answers that don't follow the format they failed to stipulate.

2/ some questions don't allow for in-depth answers (see above).

3/ some questions don't give the correct terms (" what's your favourite autoboy", rather than "what's your favourite heroic transformer", to take into account maximals, etc).

4/ Hasbro uk's infamous customer service contacts page hasn't got a real email address. Instead, they demand that you sign up for their website. Most companies have at least a publicly accessible web contact form, but not these jokers.

One of the reasons I moved to Japan, was to get better, more available transformers toys, from shops, staff and a manufacturer that actually understood their own products. I remember ringing hasbro Wale, which is basically a small warehouse in Wales, posing as the uk/European division of Hasbro. I asked them for the (at the time) recent " tigerhawk". After much fussing and denial, the old lady on the phone asked me if it was similar to their official name (on their computer) of "flying white tiger". At least Takara, even in another language, can understand the names of their own products on the phone.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721449)
Posted by RAR on August 27th, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT

For those who have not done the survey yet some of the questions only let you elaborate if you pick a particular box (like 'other').

But I was thinking too it's a bit awkward to have to say your Favourite "Autobot" is Rattrap isn't it. Also what if your Favourite in a Minicon ?

It may not be the best idea using IDW comic terminology when eve the Wiki barely defines the terms. It's assuming the participant has read IDW enough to have picked up on the terms (which frankly I have not for one).

As I mentioned before they also seem to have not realised there was/is two Robots in Disguise Comics so if someone selects that as a preferred option - there is no telling if it's the Pre-2015 or post 2015 version they had in mind with that answer.

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MORE questions .... Continued from several previous posts...
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Q: Why is this your favourite company? (They mean 3rd party)
(Optional comment field)

Generation Toys
Unique Toys
MMC (Mastermind Creations)
Dr.Wu
Perfect Effect
Fans Toys
Maketoys
Badcube
Warbotron
Fansproject
TFC Toys
X-Transbots
KFC Toys
Toyworld
DX9 Toys
None of these
Other (please specify)

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Q: Would you still buy 3rd Party even if Hasbro greatly increased the scope of future lines?
Yes.
No.
Unsure / Don't Know
It depends if the figures I want are released (Please elaborate)

Q: And which 3rd Party companies are you likely to purchase products from in the future?

Generation Toys
X-Transbots
Fans Toys
Unique Toys
Badcube
DX9 Toys
MMC (Mastermind Creations)
Warbotron
KFC Toys
Perfect Effect
Dr.Wu
Fansproject
Toyworld
TFC Toys
Maketoys
None of these
Other (please specify)
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Q: Lastly, do you have any other comments regarding 3rd party products that you would like to share?

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Q: Have you heard of any of the following current Transformers lines?

Transformers Rescue Bots
Transformers Rescue Bots menu
Transformers Robots in Disguise (2015)
Transformers Robots in Disguise (2015) menu
Transformers Combiner Wars
Transformers Combiner Wars menu

Q: Do you like the packaging of the current lines of action figures?

Yes. (Transformers Rescue Robots)
Yes. (Transformers Robots in Disguise)
Yes. (Transformers Combiner Wars)
No I do not like any of the current lines packaging
(please elaborate further)

If you want to complain about any of them you have to select the no option.

Re: Hasbro's Official Transformers Fan Survey 2015 (1721457)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 27th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT

Railbomb wrote:Why was BWII/Neo on that list? I mean I love the toys I have from it but I don't think they should have put it on there since it doesn't even have a fan sub or dub, much less an official translation. Maybe they'll finally get around to that next year.

Maybe it's 'cuz we F$%KING want them :-x

Seriously though, I have always wanted the beast figures from that line, that they have never been released in an affordable fashion that I could aquire is one of my greatest regrets from this franchise (alongside movie bazaitrons' thumbs, and cw menasors torso)

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