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The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ Now Available

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626833413/en/
    With The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™, players will join the Fellowship and relive or create their journey through Middle-earth.
  • “Much like The Lord of the Rings, Magic: The Gathering is about fellowship,” said Bill Rose, global play lead for Magic: The Gathering.
  • The One of One Ring Promotion is an extraordinarily rare promotion only for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™.
  • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ is also available now on Magic: The Gathering Arena in Alchemy and Historic formats.

Furby Is Back! Hasbro Announces the Toy’s Iconic Return With a Fresh New Look

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global leader in play, announced that the next era of the cute, cool, and weird Furby interactive toy hits shelves just in time for summer.

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  • Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global leader in play, announced that the next era of the cute, cool, and weird Furby interactive toy hits shelves just in time for summer.
  • A new generation of kids can discover their own curious little creature and kindred spirit, that’s sure to be their next BFF.
  • Furby is available now in two new colors, Purple and Coral, on Amazon and will be at all major retailers starting July 15.
  • For additional images and information on Furby and the latest news from Hasbro, please visit newsroom.hasbro.com .

Hasbro Sponsors Special Olympics World Games Bringing the Power of Play and Inclusion to All

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023.
  • At the Special Olympics World Games, Hasbro will sponsor the Athlete Lounges and provide the company’s toys and games, including Monopoly, Clue, and Play-Doh for the “Hasbro Games Corner.” Hasbro is also the presenting sponsor of the Founders Reception, celebrating the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded Special Olympics in 1968 and preserving her competitive spirit and relentless activism.
  • Special Olympics uses the power of sport to bring people together, similarly Hasbro’s toys and games promote togetherness and fun.
  • More than 100 young people representing over 45 Special Olympics programs will build inclusion by Activating Together at the Summit.

Up the Irons! The Op Games and Iron Maiden Release First-Ever MONOPOLY®: Iron Maiden Somewhere On Tour Edition

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Usaopoly (The Op Games), the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations®, Blank Slate™, and Hues and Cues™, has teamed up with Iron Maiden, one of heavy metal's most prolific and influential bands of all time, and global leader in play Hasbro to bring fans the ultimate piece of tabletop memorabilia - MONOPOLY®: Iron Maiden Somewhere on Tour. 

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  • "We're delighted to have been given the opportunity to have MONOPOLY get the full Eddie treatment," said Rod Smallwood, Manager of Iron Maiden.
  • "In true Maiden fashion we commissioned our main tour artist, Akirant, to grace the board and the box lid with some of our most loved Eddies on tour.
  • MONOPOLY: Iron Maiden Edition releases hot on the trail of The Future Past Tour 2023 currently traversing Europe through August.
  • MONOPOLY®: Iron Maiden Edition (MSRP: $44.99), the ultimate collectible game for Iron Maiden "Troopers," is available now from The Op Games .

Marvel Celebrates Avengers’ 60th Anniversary With Beyond Earth’s Mightiest Campaign

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The all-star team’s inspirational heroism and thrilling adventures have captivated generations of fans through films, animated series, comics, consumer products and more.

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  • The all-star team’s inspirational heroism and thrilling adventures have captivated generations of fans through films, animated series, comics, consumer products and more.
  • Noteworthy new products include: LEGO® Marvel Captain America's Shield from the LEGO Group, commemorative 60th Anniversary Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro and Funko Pop!
  • Marvel is also offering families an exciting way to engage with fan-favorite Super Heroes by collaborating with major and minor league sports teams across the country for Avengers’ 60th-inspired Marvel Nights.
  • “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with world-class brands on expansive Avengers’ product offerings and family entertainment in celebration of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.”

​Ageless Innovation Announces “Reach Out and Play”: A National Initiative Designed to Combat Social Isolation and Create Meaningful Connections for Older Adults Through the Power of Play

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Earlier this year, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory regarding the epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

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  • Earlier this year, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory regarding the epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
  • Ageless Innovation’s Reach Out and Play initiative is an opportunity for everyone to come together to spotlight this issue and begin providing actionable solutions.
  • “Science has shown the power of human connection and the health threats of chronic loneliness or social isolation.
  • To learn more about Ageless Innovation’s Reach Out and Play campaign, and how you can create and register your own event, email [email protected] .

WS Game Company Creates Custom-Illustrated MONOPOLY Game for Hasbro’s 100th Anniversary

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Monday, June 12, 2023

WS Game Company , one of the few premium board game manufacturers with an authorized Hasbro license, announced today the debut of a limited-edition MONOPOLY game in honor of Hasbro’s 100th Anniversary.

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  • WS Game Company , one of the few premium board game manufacturers with an authorized Hasbro license, announced today the debut of a limited-edition MONOPOLY game in honor of Hasbro’s 100th Anniversary.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230612005151/en/
    MONOPOLY: Hasbro 100th Anniversary Edition tokens featuring Hasbro’s most acclaimed brands, including Play-Doh, Mr.
  • MONOPOLY: Hasbro 100th Anniversary Edition, MSRP $49, will debut at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo , June 13 -15 at Booth G170.
  • To pre-order the limited-edition anniversary game, please visit WS Game Company or Hasbro Pulse .

InventHelp VIBE Exhibiting at Licensing Expo 2023

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InventHelp's V.I.B.E., the Virtual Invention Browsing Experience, will be exhibiting at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InventHelp's V.I.B.E., the Virtual Invention Browsing Experience, will be exhibiting at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • will exhibit at Licensing Expo among brands including Mattel, Crayola, Hasbro, Pokémon, and more.
  • Licensing Expo makes its annual return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
  • On Tuesday, June 13th from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, visitors can "meet the experts" at the Round-Table Sessions on the Licensing Expo Main Stage.

Robosen Robotics Debuts Signature Series Line With the Ultimate Collectible TRANSFORMERS Robot -the New Limited Edition Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES and SHENZHEN , China, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Robosen Robotics, a leading innovator in the field of robotics, today announced an awe-inspiring, interactive TRANSFORMERS robot - the new Signature Series ‒Limited Edition Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime.– Through Robosen's partnership with Hasbro and Paramount Pictures, fans of the iconic franchise can now fight the Predacons alongside the Maximals, in this ultra-realistic representation of the highly anticipated upcoming film, TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts.

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  • The collectible robot features an artistic life-like battle-damaged finish, advanced programmable capabilities and voice-activated interactions.
  • Limited Edition Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts is available for a special pre-order price of $699 USD (regular price $899) at Robosen.com .
  • Legendary voice actor Peter Cullen, who voices Optimus Prime, recorded exclusive dialogue for this Optimus Prime Signature Series.
  • ‒We are excited to bring this limited-edition TRANSFORMERS robot to fans with the upcoming release of TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts,– said Sean Tang, Director of Robosen USA.

Hasbro Announces Spin on Classic Twister With New Augmented Reality Twister Air Game… No Mat Required

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Twister Air is a new app-enabled game that takes the classic Twister gameplay fans know and love from the mat to the screen using augmented reality… no mat required.

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  • Twister Air is a new app-enabled game that takes the classic Twister gameplay fans know and love from the mat to the screen using augmented reality… no mat required.
  • With Twister Air, the party moves onto the player's smart device.
  • To get started, players download the free Twister Air app available on Android and iOS, and place their smartphone or tablet in the provided Twister Air device stand.
  • For additional images and information on Twister Air and the latest news from Hasbro, please visit newsroom.hasbro.com .