Stranger Hasbro Things (Sit Down Saturday)

[@MythsAndHeroes]

I’m well aware of the extension on unicron. We’ll be addressing that next week

[@i.still.function3463]

*_Hey Bubbeh!? Did you know they extended the deadline for Unicron.!!!!!?!!!!!??_*

[@theforgedserket8124]

Aw dude did you see it got extended?? Ow wish you got a dollar for everyone of those comments.👍

[@finnickrinzler8907]

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the MP-44. Watched someone else's unboxing. Not worth the ridiculous price. That thing looks bad. TE-01 still my reigning champion or Magic Square for you. 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OsZGmYas2Eiqc

[@Shaun-cf8mz]

Would love it but don't have the room and don't wanna sleep in the shed

[@Shaun-cf8mz]

One other thing BBC sellling pep pig can fuck their be t selfs the pedo cunts

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

Well done Hasbro! 👏 Wihout efforts to prevent an ecological apocalypse, all us toy collectors will soon be collecting roadkill for dinner.

[@ahchiu9]

As one of the backers of Cookie Monster (my wife loves him probably more that she loves me), I can confirm that I was never charged for anything.

[@cybertronianexchange595]

I see your legends shelf starting and I look forward to seeing the diorama you do for them.😉😉

[@jasonkrisher8977]

Another good start to my day. Can’t wait to see the Peppa Pig Transformers crossover, with a 90s hip hop soundtrack.

[@spencergellsworth]

So, take this however you wish, but some of the information here about carbon emissions and pollution is not quite true--not through any fault of your own, because you're not an expert--but it's important to realize that the US and Europe's dependence on Chinese and Indian-made products means that we can't ever divorce US/European consumption from Chinese and Indian emissions. Americans generated 35 million tons of plastic waste in 2015 and recycled 9.5 percent of it. (source: www.epa.gov/recycle/how-do-i-recycle-common-recyclables#pla ) If you live in a state with a serious recycling program, like I do (Washington), it's dizzying to take clamshells, box windows, box plastic and usually bubble wrap and separate them all out. It's a Texas Sharpshooter fallacy to say that China, at least, is a bigger problem than the USA when China is on track to meet strict emissions goals and the USA has disengaged from the Paris agreement. I'm trying to say this without being too political. I like seeing my Hasbro toys when I buy them to know whether what's in the package is a lemon, so hopefully they can use some weird corn-based compostable plastic window or something. The topic of pollution and emissions has been politicized, unfortunately, but as the recent DNC vote showed, there's ill will toward any significant action in both parties. I don't care if a Republican incentivizes de-plasticking with free-market solutions or a Democrat taxes added plastics or both. I just want my kids to be able to eat fish, not have microplastics rain down on them, and have a decent quality of life. On a lighter note, maybe we can recycle Kadmos's flimsy-ass feet if Planet X comes to their senses and issue a die-cast foot kit. Just a few things to read if you get some time: 2018 saw a massive uptick in US carbon emissions after years of falling--3.4 percent. www.nytimes.com/2019/01/08/climate/greenhouse-gas-emissions-increase.html Plastic in the ocean is such a problem that microplastics have joined the weather patterns: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/12/raining-plastic-colorado-usgs-microplastics The dick-waggling trade war doesn't help: heraldpublicist.com/china-debunks-carbon-emission-goals-report-says-trade-war-risks-climate-targets/

[@MythsAndHeroes]

Spencer Ellsworth no, I get that and I’m not suggesting everyone shouldn’t do their part. I’m asking purely out of curiosity that what is the impact globally of this decision both directly to the company and when compared with other major contributors.

[@Th3Treasoner]

I just wish that for all corporations' efforts to pass helping the environment down onto consumers, they would do more themselves as well.

[@iamtheomnimonkey]

Thanks!

[@havocdogg]

Getting rid of plastic is great. If I had to guess about the viewing window, I would guess they are going with something along the lines of transparent cellulose.

[@LarkinsLair]

Awesome sit down Saturday 👍 They do have clear bio plastics and I agree with you about the impact of other countries. As far as packaging is concerned I think collector oriented lines are a significant enough revenue stream as a whole for them to really take into consideration how their figures are displayed in box. I personally would love smaller packaging that doubles as storage . I also backed Unicron... crossing my fingers he gets made👍

[@ToaofAnarchy19]

Frankly, removing plastic from their packaging is a great move, and I applaud Hasbro for doing so. Anything we can possibly do will be helpful. If everyone has the attitude of "we're not the main problem so let's do nothing", then nothing will ever get done and we'll all be screwed. It truly doesn't matter what "in box" collectors think with regards to toy packaging. That shouldn't even be worth mentioning when you consider the scale of what's happening on our planet right now.

[@inflewence]

Who here thinks Bobby just piles shit on the table to feed the trolls😄😂😄😂😄✋🏾

[@kek23k]

Let's be real, they've been removing plastic from the actual toys already for years now :).

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Great video. I'm so glad Hasbro or Disney can see their way through to killing the five POA situation with the three inch line of star wars dollies. They should have never started it. Concentrate instead on better figures for the black series and the vintage collection.

[@PicklerEntertainment]

I'm a Hybrid Collector. I keep nearly all packaging, and some items are never opened, usually duplicates if the price is right tho. So for me personally, I hope there is some sort of substitute material that allow for window and/or bubble displays. However, I'm not against full cardboard packaging, as I like the high quality art and packaging of Fans Toys pieces, almost as much as I like the throw back design of the Ocular Max line.

[@retroboyone3577]

I love that unicron I just can't do that 600 , wish we could that is definitely something I'd love to hang from my game room. I'm also a window box collector btw i don't like the fact they are removing those box windows .

[@Qc4073]

TRUTH! Good conversation.

[@TripChebook]

Transformers/death row records crossover. This was their master plan. Can't wait for preorders of the 2Pac and Snoop figures.

[@CouchCit]

I came across that report about the plastic days ago and been wondering what they'll do. I think they're gonna keep the plastic windows on the packaging but switch the plastic housing for the figures to something else, like recycled cardboard.

[@deimosreign3662]

Tradition does not matter, things can change so we will just have to deal with the packaging changes.. And just because another country doesn't deal with pollution doesn't give us a pass. That's just my opinion on that stuff. Great vid as always.

[@warlord13000]

Well said!

[@paulgraham4567]

I only buy G1 if it's in box or on card, I love the way they look and can't imagine what it would look like if you couldn't see them through the plastic window.

[@NotBoringFilms]

i only keep a handful of carded figs (3.75”) in my collection as i take everything out of the packaging, so im not too phased especially since the vintage collection series has pretty much dried up. but now im wondering about the g1 reissues because those i plan on keeping in box. i just cant see them stopping that line anytime soon.

[@JimmyHauser]

About a year ago I opened almost all my moc Star Wars from potf2 to legacy collection. But I did keep all my vintage collection moc. So I wonder what is going to happen with that line as they just brought it back. I have made some of my own vintage collection cards. So I suppose I can keep doing that if hasbro gets rid of the blisters.

[@Biofan813]

Awwww, I forgot about the promise of a leader starsaber. Thanks for that. Now im sad again.

[@AltronT]

Great video Skullface, perhaps Hasbro intends to use some form of resin to replace the plastic components of their packaging. However I don't believe Hasbro is doing away plastic packaging for environmental reasons more than financial reasons, with the cost of petroleum being somewhat uncertain and the cost and energy required to manufacture plastics, it makes sense for Hasbro to dedicate their resources to the product as opposed to what Hasbro plans to use to present the product. Anyways, I do hope Planet X has more IDW stuff on the way,, and I am looking forward to their Victory Leo.

[@WalkingTiger]

I'm less concerned about the carded/transparent packaging, more about how I'm going to ensure I dont get a dud figure. Their paint apps are sometimes not the best, etc, whether TF, MMPR, Legends, etc, and while I appreciate Japan, etc, may fine w Figuarts, etc, often being "blind-boxed" essentially, I dont quite think Hasbro's price point and figures are at that consistantly quality standard where I'd be comfortable getting a character without being able to look it over first to ensure I got decent paint apps. Hopefully they still have ways to ensure everythings visible, or have a robust exchange/replacement program in place whenever these changes begin...

[@ToaofAnarchy19]

If you've ever bought a titan class transformer, or the new commander class Jetfire, they've all been pretty much as we expected them to be, without having a window. Same with a lot of Star Wars vehicles. The need to pull plastic from packaging is far, far more important than people's individual worry about a dud figure.

[@WalkingTiger]

Less on the TF end, more on the Marvel Legends, MMPR, end. It's not the case at all there. Black Series is fairly consistent quality, but there's a large amount of Marvel Legends and especially their new (but Legends style) MMPR figures that have had very poor paint apps. The "need" to do anything doesn't outweigh someone's dollar value in choosing to buy or not to buy a figure, in the end, it's people's decision to buy something that becomes the most important in the end, we speak with our dollars, and my need to buy poor quality figures without the ability to inspect them may not seem important to others, but it is to my, and every individual's wallet.

[@ToaofAnarchy19]

@@WalkingTiger Ultimately though, if you do end up with an incomplete figure, that is an issue that can be solved. And it's much less of an issue than the amount of plastic polluting the environment.

[@WalkingTiger]

Nothing's a larger issue to me as a consumer than wasting my money at the end of the day, and Hasbro has never been known to mail replacement figures just because you have ones with paint splotches across them, cross-eyes, etc , but to each their own, as they say.

[@ToaofAnarchy19]

@@WalkingTiger You think defective toys is a bigger issue than the destruction of the planet... I have no words.

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

Great one man, and I couldn't agree with you more and every account.

[@GrimLocke161]

If there are less toy stores to visit, and more people are shopping online, it makes sense to drop window boxing and other such immediate, plastic based displays in their packaging. Sure, millennials on up will particularly feel a pang of nostalgia at their disappearance, but it makes sense-and makes for good PR. Still, it is unfortunate that you won’t be able to see if there are any obvious defects. So, we’ll just have to hope that Hasbro follows through with a more generous and/or competent warranty/return policy. Then again, I mostly buy Iron Factory legends, so this doesn’t really effect me... 🤗

[@iamtheomnimonkey]

Hasbro also announced price increases on a lot of their products but said Transformers fans don't need to worry.

[@bigbodyg35]

And to make it clear Kadmos is an IDW rendition lol of Star Saber there is another 3P company soon to be releasing a G-1 rendition.

[@georgegolston5417]

Ha Ha ...Love Da Skull Face Man!

[@cwallacefilms]

Let’s not kid ourselves: Hasbro eliminating clear plastic is a cost savings move dressed in eco friendliness. The removal of clear plastic doesn’t bother me much, but we can expect to find more ‘customer returns’ with wrong figures or no figures at all.

[@encarnacionhernandez5736]

I dont believe the packaging window will effect us that much. The takara mp line is boxed up with no window to see the figure, and that hasn't really stopped us from having it in box it just forces us to buy a second to actually see the figure. That's my 2 cents.

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

I collect loose toys, so the boxes dont matter to me. I'd like an option for NO PACKAGING WHATSOEVER as it is terribly wasteful. I just got SIEGE Jetfire, who had some nice art on the front of the box and no window, like most Combiner box set and Titan toys, can't say I miss the window on these larger size boxes, and it's been standard on those ones for a long time.

[@jon-580]

I don't agree that "tradition" matters, however I and many people I've spoken too WANT to see the actual toy we're buying. Hasbro has a history of QC issues, especially with Transformers and being able to see the toy is the only way to verify that your toy isn't missing parts, or doesn't have two left arms or something. I know some of their larger toys like Siege Jetfire, Trypticon and CW Devastator come in boxes without windows however given the price of those toys people are more likely to see a refund or replacement if they are broken in the box. Returning a $10-20 toy because it's broken out of the box when you get it home is just a hassle and is going to put a barrier for me to purchase toys I'm not sure I want.

[@ajhill5094]

I interpreted the "no plastic backing" to mean the stuff inside the containers that hold the toys in position, not the clear outer window

[@Venters]

So the only thing that I can think of is leaving the toy exposed like some products, but then that leaves the product's accessories exposed to for theft. I have no idea what they're going to do because the big thing that first came to mind when I heard the no plastic window was the Toy Swappers, Why is that even a thing??? but yea if you can't see what is inside I think some Toy swappers are going to have a field day and its going to suck for the people who are buying the toys since they won't know they had a toy swapped out till they get home. Or heaven forbid they're the collectors who keep it inbox they'll never know,

[@Piece-O-Pie]

63 backers? Poor Cookie Monster... where’s the love?

[@Robotrik1]

Hasbro : Heyooo ... , we'll sell you tons and tons of overpriced plastic crap .... errr ... toys , but we're getting rid of the thin sheet of plastic bubbles & shit . Virtue signalling , FTW ! /two thumbs up ! Me : Yeah ... this kinda reminds me of the vegetarian & vegan folks who cry a river over the fires in the amazon , but are quiet as a dead cricket when more and more deforestation happens ... in the amazon ... to plant soy .

[@mikeh6398]

I am mostly an opener with my figures especially Transformers. At the same time I have pieces, typically exclusives like the last SDCC Fett that I will keep on the card unless I get a second one. That figure in my opinion loses half of its value and demand instantly the second you only produce it in a box or packaging with no window? Like you said unless there is another option for bubbles/windows on packaging this will affect the community largely. I could see some people saying screw it and quit collecting altogether. Who would wanted vintage figures either scale in closed boxes with no bubble? There would be no point. Then again it’s a transition and maybe by 2022 they don’t plan on making vintage style anymore anyway?

[@Superdimensional]

Damn u get up early 😆

[@rodrickgriffin7599]

He has kids. It's what we parents came to realize it as the calm before the STORM!!!!!!

[@jisk-one]

#JusticeForCookieMonster

[@chadwebb1345]

No cellophane plastic means the future of G1 packaged reissues has been decided.

[@clhound]

I know that Lego has started experimenting with alternatives to plastic for their bricks but it's for cost reasons.

[@joey159213]

Two packs!!!! Got me laughing early in the morning😂😂😂😂😂

[@nosrepsuomynona7192]

Zeta dropped full body images of their Unicron (albeit dimmed), it doesn't have any kibble and claims no parts forming.

[@nosrepsuomynona7192]

@@AlphaTrion92 it really looked great and it's significantly larger than hasbro's, I don't know how much it costs though

[@mr.mccracken9034]

Zeta Unicron is only 18” while Hasbro’s is 27” tall so zeta is way too small imo

[@nosrepsuomynona7192]

@@mr.mccracken9034 oops, I misread the info on the Zeta FB page. I thought it was 48" turns out it was 48cm. My bad!

[@AgtWashingtub]

I understand that the backers werent there for Cookie, but as one of said backers I really wanted it to go through.

[@Rtrknght]

Im curious about this too cause im loose and mintbox/card figures but most of my star wars are mint on card and box

[@roosjen]

Dad joke alert! As for your comments about plastic: I believe every little bit helps. I also think despite nostalgic value opaque recycleable packaging would work fine and plenty of other companies use it succesfully. Finally: If we have to wait for others to do their share, I really fear the planet is doomed! Unfair as it is, we should do everything we can even if it is way more than others do. Lead by example!

[@odd-eyedduelist2735]

Do you think we'll ever get 3rd Party/Masterpiece Animated figures

[@nightwingnum1226]

It Did Not End!!!!

[@TrypticOwen]

In mainline TF, over the years, there have been many Transformers that didn't live up to the box art. Of course collectors will be clued up about what they're buying from internet reviews and suchlike. I still think honesty requires them to show the product. Also, making the packages difficult-to-open without scissors is, I gather, part of the strategy for avoiding shoplifting. Without a non-plastic solution to a window box, packaging will be a challenge...

[@bigbodyg35]

My joints and ratchets are not thee tightest on Kadmos but compared to Ismenios they used more solid ratchets and joints which baffles me.

[@odd-eyedduelist2735]

What's the possiblility of getting past, present, future on Planet X?

[@fredb3143]

Getting rid of the clear plastic packaging will increase the value even more of the old vintage.

[@markvillani8836]

The Hasbro packing news does have me thinking twice about discarding the boxes of mainline Transformers and star wars, they might become collector items too

[@TheInsanemonkeyboy]

I want a Suge Knight Potato Head!

[@markdarc0448]

Bobby how do you feel about them possibly downsizing the mold and releasing that if it doesn’t get funded because that wouldn’t break the purpose of hasbro pulse because we wouldn’t get it at full size in my opinion but I want to know what your opinion on this would be and what you think the likelihood would be of that

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

Would u still be excited to buy 🎵Records /🎶 Cd's if it came without cover art vs some generic NO-art slip cover? the whole 1st impression 😇JOY😇 came from the studying of wrapping & the packaging design. I still pick artist to listen 2 based on ALBUM cover art (curious artwork led me to some NEW interesting music/ artist).💡 change can be good - but can also eliminate positive reception from overall package presentation💡😕

[@mark4flair376]

Dashed are my dreams of a 6" Joe line on a 25th style blister card.......

[@Jordan-vj9db]

I have a feeling the toy swap returns are going to start getting crazy now. How will anyone be able to buy anything from Walmart without opening a windowless box? That or there will be a lot of disappointed customers.

[@MtgVeteran]

toy factories are in the process of moving to viet nam, this change is more about cutting costs in this process

[@frankyv4570]

It took me 2 seconds for the joke lol it was funny

[@roelbrekelmans8745]

So now we can get actionfigures like a pot smoking Snoop Dog, or a shooting Tupac? That would make an interesting toy ;-p As for the packiging of TF G1, Hasbro can always let Takara putt them out. They make a deal for outside Japan and different company, different rules. Nice vid dude :-)

[@SentinelBayReviews]

Toy companies removing plastic from packaging might have a small impact, but every bit helps. I'm absolutely no fan of the "we don't need to do anything as long as the big polluters don't do their part"-policy.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

Sentinel Bay Reviews that’s certainly not what I suggested. I’m asking about the impact. What is it in relation to everything both domestically and globally.

[@SentinelBayReviews]

@@MythsAndHeroes I give you that. There are definitely bigger buttons to push in the worldwide economy, but to me it doesn't make Hasbro's step here unnecessary or obsolete. Sorry if I misunderstood you in the matter.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

Sentinel Bay Reviews it’s all good man. I’m just amazed at how immediate and drastically people can respond these days to serious questions being raised. Where as I feel like no matter where you land on any point of view it’s ALWAYS healthy to question things. But I’ve seen in these comments, a lot of folks can’t accept questioning. It strikes some string and that’s it, they jump to the furthest conclusion lol. It’s crazy man. One person on here actually took a minute to explain multiple views and provide some food for thought. Most just jumped the gun with full blown positioning and also assuming mine. It’s a bit disheartening honestly. Nothing personal. Just interesting, well... interesting and disheartening lol

[@SentinelBayReviews]

@@MythsAndHeroes I feel you there. I usually avoid commenting on stuff like that because explaining and understanding viewpoints in written words usually takes more time than most people are willing to invest. That's why there's so much misunderstanding and populism in the internet today. Should have explained better where I came from. Laziness got me this time :(

[@MythsAndHeroes]

Sentinel Bay Reviews no worries whatsoever my friend. I struggle sometimes myself, especially with the last Jedi lol. But I think often we gain from asking and discussing than we do committing to a “side.” :)

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

The MISB people are going to have to get over it.

[@DennisMoultonAKAGotBot]

I got news for you, Hasbro has made questionable business choices since 2017. I am understanding more and more why some people have moved to 3p.

[@RTsunami23]

Ha! Tupac's.... that was... a Big Pun.

[@cdeuceriley4044]

Two-PAC’s, 😂😂😂

[@Shaun-cf8mz]

If it was Kermit gonzo or fozzy or miss piggy I would be in

[@geewunder1171]

I generally collect mint on card, but since GI Joe was cancelled after the 50th Anniversary line and the end of the Figure Subscription Service, I don't really collect anything Hasbro makes anymore, so mostly a shrug is how I feel about. I collect MP scale Transformers, but those aren't Hasbro. I also collect Masters of the Universe Classics, but those are Mattel (who inevitably will follow suit if this curries the political brownie points I'm sure Hasbo is playing for). If they can keep some part of the packages transparent they'll be better off for collectors, but let's just call this what it is - a political ploy to jump on the green train. This 'plastics are evil' rhetoric is getting old, there are much nastier materials to produce and recycle than plastics.

[@Dublr81]

Sugeatron?!

[@danspencer1281]

Was this entire video just a setup for that joke? Well played sir.

[@strategygalactic]

they could use glass

[@aaronmauer7225]

Also even if you are not a mint on card collector you want to see the figure for paint defects as well. Also what about all these assholes who swap figures with other things. You won’t be able to see that or even for a store to see that?

[@aaronlaluzerne6639]

Well if they get 7500 to 7800 backers, do you really think they're gonna just let this thing go to waste?

[@toyshanger8945]

Start opening lol

[@johngavin1175]

Maybe Hasbro will just use tofu. Heh heh biodegradable Transformers. Look ma it's a toy...and a shitty meal. Seriously though I do commend them for doing their part. But I'm a traditionalist. I like to see what I'm buying. I think other reviewers have addressed it as well.

[@dinterdos]

Hasbro are you okay?

[@MurdermiesteR]

Hasbro also made Monopoly Socialism. So there's that.

[@andrewwrecknruane5210]

I hope they don’t do box art they can’t even get that right look at the phantom strike box one of the target masters has a white chest an black hands an legs when the toy is the opposite !? I like to collect some in box figures and be able to see them not what they MIGHT look like. Extending Unicron too Hasbro has gotten dizzy lol

[@nymike969]

I just started down the marvel legends rabbit hole this year. Being able to see the figure in the package is CRUCIAL for me. I'll put 5 of the same thing side by side and pick the one with the best paint. This goes for other action figures I buy as well. This going green thing is a virtue signaling scam. Alot of the " improvements" that have been made over the last 20 years are usually worse for the environment in the long run anyway. Biggest scam ever......Paper straws. Don't believe me, do the research yourself.

[@zenbrown9715]

Death Row Legends action figures

[@rodrickgriffin7599]

🧐🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣PeppaPac

[@kyleyee7593]

What if Hasbro always planned to make it. But is using the crowd funding to save money. They could just fudge the numbers at the end.

[@MagnusLootCrate]

It would be wonderful if Hasbro got Deathrow Records and shitcanned it.

[@Th3Treasoner]

Why? Because you don't like rap or something equally stupid?

[@MagnusLootCrate]

@@Th3Treasoner I have a low tolerance for music that causes low IQ in its victims.

[@Th3Treasoner]

Is this your first time on this channel or something?

[@MagnusLootCrate]

@@Th3Treasoner Hardly. I've been here for quite some time. And I'm familiar with the music around here. That's what the time skip button is for.

[@rickV-zy6eh]

so Hasbro is going full on "ghetto"???? WTF

[@Th3Treasoner]

Exactly what them buying Peppa Pig and incidentally getting Death Row Records means. Totally. (Does anyone have a Unicron sized rolleyes emoji?)

[@nobleyoung4488]

🤦🏽‍♂️💭Did The Cookie Monster Just Join DeathRow 🚫😳 🍪😲🖕🎤💀🖕🏻