Hasbro is a big presence at various cons, so the next logical step is a con of its own.
When you have iconic brands like Transformers, My Little Pony, NERF, G.I. Joe, Monopoly and Magic: The Gathering all in your portfolio like Hasbro does, the question becomes how best to present them all in one place to their many fans. The company thinks it may have an answer to that with the first ever HASCON FANmily event, which it just unveiled today.
Taking place from September 8-10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, HASCON FANmily will feature some things you’d expect at any fan convention like panels and meet & greets, as well as unique brand experiences and opportunities to audition for Hasbro TV shows and commercials. Guests already announced include Transformers movie producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, legendary Transformers voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker and YouTube sensations Dude Perfect.
“Hasbro constantly strives for new ways to bring our storytelling to life and offer fans greater access to our brands, and HASCON is designed to bring attendees closer to Hasbro’s biggest properties than ever before,” John Frascotti, President of Hasbro, said in a press release. “We are assembling the ultimate fan celebration, with three days of marquee talent, interactive activities, immersive experiences, game events, panel discussions, VIP events and much more. We’re set to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans and families alike.”
On top of Hasbro-owned brands, attendees can expect activities based on partner brands like Beyblade, Dreamwork’s Trolls and Sesame Street. Star Wars and Marvel will be represented as well, and of course, there will be opportunities to purchase Hasbro exclusive toys and merchandise like new Transformers products.
If you need any more reasons to be intrigued, head to the HASCON FANmily official site to see a video featuring several famous characters setting up shop at the convention center ahead of time. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $60 for single-day adult admissions and $30 for youth ages 3-15. A variety of VIP packages are also available including Super Fan 3-day tickets for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons fans that feature entries into exclusive gaming events, goodie bags, guaranteed Main Panel reserved seats and much more.