Hasbro to Launch HASCON Fun and Family Convention in 2017

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Hasbro has really been doing a great job of putting out a wide variety of Star Wars related toys in this new era of sequel trilogies and Star Wars Stories. But Hasbro is also much more than just Star Wars. With a long list of iconic toys that range from Transformers to Ponies, to Play-Doh, Hasbro has decided to get itself into the convention game.


To that end, Hasbro announced today that it will be hosting HASCON fun and family convention in Providence, RI from September 8-10 in 2017. The convention promises a wide variety of product related presentations, panels, and interactive experiences in what is sure to be a great family oriented convention experience.
Check out the press release below for details…

 

PAWTUCKET, R.I., OCT 18, 2016 – Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced it is creating the first-ever HASCON fan and family convention in September 2017. The massive event, which will be held in Providence at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center from September 8-10, 2017, will treat attendees to three unforgettable days featuring a celebration of Hasbro’s powerful characters and stories, including live interactive experiences, exclusive products, talent appearances, panels and much more.

 

From bringing the first action figure to life with G.I. JOE, to creating a world where robots are truly ‘more than meets the eye’ with TRANSFORMERS, Hasbro’s brands have always overflowed with rich stories and dynamic, multi-faceted characters, providing an incredible platform to capture the imaginations of fans of all ages. The premiere HASCON event will bring the magic of decades of storytelling under one roof for the ultimate, immersive Hasbro fan and family experience. Hasbro’s top properties, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE and many others will be reimagined through dynamic stage performances and unique opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite characters. In addition to interactive experiences designed to offer attendees a glimpse into Hasbro’s imaginative storytelling in action, visitors will have the chance to see first-look previews of Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series, attend panels and meet-and-greets with celebrities and creative talent associated with Hasbro brands, take part in Hasbro Gaming competitions and purchase special limited-edition Hasbro products.

 

“Hasbro is home to many of the world’s most recognizable brands, each of them with their own group of passionate and engaged fans,” said John Frascotti, President of Hasbro Brands. “HASCON will deliver an extraordinary peek behind the curtain of our brands, storytelling, and iconic characters while giving us the opportunity to invite fans and families to our hometown for the most memorable, unified Hasbro experience ever.”

 

For all of the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com

 

 

 

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4 thoughts on “Hasbro to Launch HASCON Fun and Family Convention in 2017

  • October 19, 2016 at 3:56 am
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    So another “official” event for things to be announced at to take away from fan conventions. Sad.

    • October 19, 2016 at 7:53 am
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      I agree. I feel bad for the little guys.

  • October 19, 2016 at 2:12 pm
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    Yeah…because I want to expose my kids to Bronies. Pass! Freakshow alert!

  • October 19, 2016 at 7:19 pm
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    Sounds like a good thing to miss.

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