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Transformers: Robots In Disguise Viewing Party #TransformersRID

March 8, 2015 By Milena Barrett58 Comments

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“Thanks to Hasbro and Hunter PR Be Your Best Mom was invited to attend a sneak peek of the new Transformers Robots in Disguise in NYC. Contributing writer Marcia Kellogg and her son attended the event on Saturday March 7th. All guests received gift bags, All thoughts in this article belong to the author.”

My son and I had the opportunity on Saturday to view and explore the new realm of Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Hasbro is rolling out a multimedia line to expand the Autobots’ world. We were able to see the first two episodes of the new show on the big screen. We had a great time playing with the character figures for multiple ages, and we visited interactive stations to check out the new App and “travel” to Cybertron as our favorite characters. We even got to race Autobots and bring some figures home!

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Transformers: Robots in Disguise–The new animated series on Cartoon Network


The new animated series finds Bumblebee training Autobot law informant cadet Strongarm on the planet Cybertron. Bumblebee receives a message seemingly from beyond the grave from Optimus Prime. There’s trouble on Earth, and Optimus is sending Bumblebee on a mission. Joined by Strongarm and trouble-making punk Sideswipe, Bumbleebee returns to Earth and meets ups with human father-son allies Denny and Rusty (Russell!) to assist Minibot Fixit in tracking and recapturing escaped Decepticon criminals. C was excited to see a Dinobot take the screen as a new member of Bumblebee’s squad. The rough and tumble, and silly, giant Grimlock is a lighthearted heavy-hitter to balance Bumblebee’s fierce passion. Personally, I cheered for Strongarm; the cadet is all business and bravery and a great female character that both boys and girls will love. Like the live action films and the previous story line of the animated series Transformers Prime, Transformers: Robots in Disguise promises to deliver high intensity thrills, new characters to cheer for and to despise, and many laughs along the way. The one-hour special debut will air on Cartoon Network March 14th at 6pm.

New figures for ages 4+

C has been a Transformers fan for about four years since receiving a Bumblebee figure following the release of the live action films. Hasbro’s new line for the show features figures of varying complexities, which is great for both of us. He can transform the more difficult toys quicker than I can, so I especially appreciate the One Step bots. Sideswipe and Fixit were my favorites, and they are definitely on level for younger kids (and impatient parents). C really enjoyed the racing station with these guys as well as Bumblebee and Steeljaw. They convert in an instant. I think they are the perfect way to start out on Transformers, and they are fun little guys for seasoned fans as well. Grimlock and Optimus 3-step changers were C’s favorites from the event. While listed as just age 6+ instead of 5+ like the 1-step figures, these bots have quite a few more advanced pieces and conversions. He was able to convert both without help, and they look great as robots and cars. The only drawback I saw at this level was that Grimlock’s tail is not part of his vehicle mode, and I see that getting lost at our house. The Legion class characters are small in size and have easy conversions, but the detail is great. Sideswipe was my favorite here as well. The most advanced figures we played with belong to the Warrior class. These toys are for the more seasoned converting fans, especially Drift. Hasbro has also released a two lines of non-transforming figures for those who just love the robot characters. This Titan Hero class of 12-inch robots is great for ages 4+. Also available are the mystery packs of Tiny Titan rubber figurines.

TransformersRDIThe Interactive App

This station actually started before we even got to the event. The Transformers: Robots in Disguise app is available for free on iOS and Android devices. After a quick search and download, C got started battling Decepticons in the Scrap Yard, and built up his characters’ strength, weapons, and moves. While attending the Sneak Peek, we used his tablet with the app on it to scan in various characters we were playing with. After scanning the special Autobot or Decepticon code with your device’s camera, you will be able to use your toy and weapons in the game! After we got into just the right lighting–not to bright, not too dark–scanning was a breeze. The app is age appropriate for school-age and up children. Although the robots are fighting each other, it is pretty tame violence–no oil sprays or pieces flying off.

TransformersRID2The Sneak Peek Event

We had a fabulous afternoon together! Hasbro and the event staff were wonderful to us and all of the Sneak Peek VIP guests. C especially like Vincent at the racing table for helping him learn the best way to do quick conversions. My boy who really doesn’t love having his picture taken was chomping at the bit to don a mask and hop in front of the green screen to join Bumblebee on Cybertron. We made quick stops at the coloring and Decepticon detection stations, and did some battling at the app station which was projected onto a big screen. The sneak peek really got us excited for a new journey with the Autobots. I know my son will have hours of creative and imaginative play with the Grimlock, Optimus, Fixit, and Bumblebee figures we were able to bring home!

Marcia

About Marcia Kellogg:

I am a mama living in the Hudson Valley of New York with my wonderful husband, two gorgeous children, and furry and finned pets. Aside from my family, my life revolves around FOOD–creating it, reading about it, sharing it, and eating it!! After getting a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts at The Culinary Institute of America, I realized cooking is really the area I love more, so I have taking part-time jobs as personal chef and culinary skills instructor. But even more than food, I love spending time with my family, whether it’s on the football field, baking cookies at home or going to mommy and me class. We adore traveling to see our relatives around the country, especially in Montana and Hawaii. I will make it to Europe one of these days, and I consider my only regret in life that I don’t have more stamps in my passport~

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Comments

  1. Holly Walkersays

    March 9, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    The details of your article will help this grandma with gift choices for my 8 year old grandson.

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 15, 2015 at 9:36 AM

      Thanks, I KNOW he will love them!

      Reply
  2. Mama to 5 BLessingssays

    March 9, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    My 7 year old son loves this show! He would love a party like this, looks like the kids had fun!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM

      Hunter PR put on a great event! There were kids from toddler to about 10 years there all having a ball. Enjoy the new series!

      Reply
  3. Debbie Dennysays

    March 9, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    My grandson will love this. Looks like fun.

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 15, 2015 at 9:39 AM

      Lots of fun! I think this new series and toy line will appeal to lots of kids. Thanks for the comment ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. lisasays

    March 9, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I used to love Transformers myself as a kid (I grew up around all boys) but I know my kids still love these toys!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 15, 2015 at 9:04 PM

      My brother and husband both had the toys; it’s amazing looking back how advanced some of them are now. It’s great Hasbro has such a large age range for the toys now!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Wivellsays

    March 9, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    what a great review! I wish my boys were still little!

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:53 PM

      Thanks! Even big guys will like this show ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Loranesays

    March 9, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    For a second I got excited thinking there was a new transformers Movie coming out. Seems like you and your Son had a great time. He must have been excited to get the gift bag

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:42 PM

      It was a lot of fun, and he loves his new guys ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  7. IttyBittyFoodiessays

    March 9, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    We got the 25th Anniversary DVD a few years back. But I’ll be excited to tell my sons about this one.

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:44 PM

      I think they’ll be fans! The format/writing reminds me of Ben10: Omniverse, if your ids have seen that. The premier is a one hour event, then 1/2 hour morning shows after that.

      Reply
  8. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peassays

    March 9, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    I’m not sure who would be more into this – my husband, or my son!

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:45 PM

      Oh my husband would have been all over this if he hadn’t been working :D. They both play with the figures lol !

      Reply
  9. maria @ close to homesays

    March 9, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    We have never gotten into Transformers but I also did not know they had a series the kids could read. thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:47 PM

      The event highlighted new toys, a cartoon, and an app that is a game. They should do a line of adventure boos, though. We have a bunch from the Lego series; they would sell well I’m sure.

      Reply
  10. Saidahsays

    March 9, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    We love the Transformers especially the movies

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Same here! My son has watched parts of the movies, mostly the battle scenes. But he loves the toys that convert; the harder the better ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Lois Alter Marksays

    March 9, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    What a fun event! My son loved Transformers when he was little.

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:49 PM

      It was so fun! I don’t think boys ever grow out of Transformers, my husband hasn’t ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  12. Liz Mayssays

    March 9, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    This is so cool. I remember the old 80s TV show. I didn’t know a new was coming out!

    Reply
    • Marciasays

      March 9, 2015 at 9:50 PM

      This is a continuation of the Transformers Prime series that came out a couple years ago. Check out the Cartoon Network site!

      Reply
  13. Dawnsays

    March 9, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    It looks like you guys had a wonderful time! I bet tons of people are excited to see this!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:33 PM

      We did! This is a great addition to the franchise. I especially like that the one-step toys arestill fun for older children.

      Reply
  14. Stacey- Travel Bloggersays

    March 9, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I love Transformers! I can’t wait to see this!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:33 PM

      Did you get a chance to tune in?

      Reply
  15. Krista Blackburnsays

    March 9, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    I know tons of kids who loved the Transformers movies. I bet they are going to love this!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:36 PM

      I’m so glad they’re making a good show for kids. My son loves the battle scenes in the movies, but some of the dialogue just isn’t appropriate. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  16. Rosesays

    March 10, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    This looks like fun, I bet my husband would enjoy this show…he’s a bit of a cartoon fan!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      We love cartoons! Did he get to watch?

      Reply
  17. Roseysays

    March 10, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    That does sounds like a wonderful day!! And lol at him chomping at the bit for the screen time. Sometimes exceptions just have to be made. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:40 PM

      Tons of fun :D. Thanks for reading and posting!

      Reply
  18. AJ @ NutriFitMamasays

    March 10, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Aw sounds like a fun day! And I think my son would enjoy for sure!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:43 PM

      I bet he would, too! These are great for fans and newcomers. Who’s his favorite Transformer?

      Reply
  19. Jessicasays

    March 10, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    My family LOVES transformers! My little brother has SO many!! We have seen all the movies and watch the cartoon’s regularly!

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:46 PM

      You guys will like this one, too! I love that the retro ones are back on rerun too.

      Reply
  20. Laura Funksays

    March 10, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    My sons 5th birthday is transformer themed. i will have to check this movie out

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    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 17, 2015 at 11:59 PM

      This is perfect! It’s a series right now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they eventually do a full feature. If he likes comics, check this out! http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?R=2B63E28D-5056-9047-F580-80232C2DB518:en_US

      Reply
  21. Melissa Verasays

    March 10, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    I wish I had little boys so I could give them these transformers. Love these toys.

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 18, 2015 at 12:02 AM

      Buy some for yourself :D. Just tell people you have them around in case kids drop in!

      Reply
  22. Debi- Travel Bloggersays

    March 10, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    I use to love Transformers. My girls still love them

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 18, 2015 at 12:04 AM

      They are so fun! Strong Arm is a great character that boys and girls will love. Thanks for posting!

      Reply
  23. Carissa Bonhamsays

    March 11, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    My son loves Transformers. This looks like tons of fun.

    Reply
    • Marcia Kelloggsays

      March 18, 2015 at 12:13 AM

      They are really doing a great job with this franchise expansion. I think the show is great for a large age range, as are the new figures. If you check out http://www.Transformers.com , you’ll find some other fun ideas!

      Reply
  24. Debbie L.says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    The whole family loves to watch the movies and we also like the toys. Jason has some original transformers and Davey has some new ones. I still have trouble putting them back together.

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    • Marcia Ksays

      March 22, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      I am just about hopeless when it comes to transforming them, but once in a while I can get them ๐Ÿ˜€ The new one-step Transformers rock; they are fun even for the seasoned pros~

      Reply
  25. Krystalsays

    March 11, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    My son would TOTALLY love this. We can’t wait to watch this one ourselves!

    Reply
    • Marcia Ksays

      March 22, 2015 at 3:56 PM

      Did you get to tune in? They are running the pilot next week also. Thanks for reading and posting!

      Reply
  26. Kerrisays

    March 11, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    My nephew would love this. He dressed up as Bumblebee for Halloween and knows so much about the Transformers.

    Reply
    • Marcia Ksays

      March 22, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      I know the whole concept is based on fighting, so some parents are hesitant to embrace them because of violence, but there are so many positive messages about standing up for what’s right, being a good teammate, helping out those who can’t help themselves, etc, that I think those things outweigh any negatives. I hope your nephew gets to watch the show; there are lots of great new characters, and Bumblebee’s back!

      Reply
  27. Janet W.says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    My grandsons would LOVE to watch this! They love transformers!

    Reply
    • Marcia Ksays

      March 22, 2015 at 3:59 PM

      Did they get to see the premier? I really like a lot of the new characters ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for stopping by to comment!

      Reply
  28. lesley tooleysays

    March 13, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    This looks fun, my son would love it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Marcia Ksays

      March 22, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      It’s a really fun show! Great for a huge age range, and the new products are a blast! Did you family get to tune in?

      Reply
  29. Angela Saversays

    March 16, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    My nephews would love these! Thanks for the ideas!

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

    Reply
  30. Marcia Ksays

    March 22, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Hope the boys get to try out some of the new toys and see the show~

    Reply

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