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trebleshot · 05-13-2014, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hasbroherofan

Is there some sort of issue since the X-Men movies are produced at Fox rather than in-house like the Marvel Cinematic Universe toys? I remember when I was younger there were figures for the first three X-Men movies and I think that putrid Wolverine prequel too, but I don't remember seeing any figures for First Class or The Wolverine either.

No, there is no specific rights issue that I am aware of which is preventing Hasbro from making toys based on X-Men-related films. There could potentially be some issues with actor likenesses, but that depends on each actor's contract and is not really up to Hasbro.

As for why there haven't been any toys, it is quite likely that Hasbro's Marvel division had too much on its plate this year to cover all four Marvel films, in addition to everything else. So far, they've done lines for Winter Soldier and Amazing Spider-Man 2. Guardians of the Galaxy will be out later this summer and they are still doing Marvel Universe/Infinite and Avengers/S.H.I.E.L.D. Gear figures on top of all that. Something had to give.

By the way, Hasbro did make a small 3.75" retail toy line for The Wolverine, as well as an exclusive 6" line. Both were released last year in conjunction with the movie. In fact, I can still find a couple of the 3.75" figures at my local TRU.

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And related, does anyone know if any potential rights issues would also include figures for the Fantastic Four movie out next year?

If Fox is able to successfully reboot the FF series, Hasbro would have the rights to do a toy line based on it. That does not necessarily mean it will get one, though.

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Originally Posted by kylactus

... and FOX did Spidey also, ...

No, they did not.

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Sony owns Spider-Man's movies.

Yup. All five recent films.

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Originally Posted by VashTS

Baf Sentinel is too big, why make fans happy?

Because Hasbro likes to piss off fans and collectors every chance they get, of course. Screw making the toys for kids and trying to make money and stuff.

The Web really does need a sarcasm font....

05-13-2014, 06:39 AM	#8
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by hasbroherofan Is there some sort of issue since the X-Men movies are produced at Fox rather than in-house like the Marvel Cinematic Universe toys? I remember when I was younger there were figures for the first three X-Men movies and I think that putrid Wolverine prequel too, but I don't remember seeing any figures for First Class or The Wolverine either. No, there is no specific rights issue that I am aware of which is preventing Hasbro from making toys based on X-Men-related films. There could potentially be some issues with actor likenesses, but that depends on each actor's contract and is not really up to Hasbro. As for why there haven't been any toys, it is quite likely that Hasbro's Marvel division had too much on its plate this year to cover all four Marvel films, in addition to everything else. So far, they've done lines for Winter Soldier and Amazing Spider-Man 2. Guardians of the Galaxy will be out later this summer and they are still doing Marvel Universe/Infinite and Avengers/S.H.I.E.L.D. Gear figures on top of all that. Something had to give. By the way, Hasbro did make a small 3.75" retail toy line for The Wolverine, as well as an exclusive 6" line. Both were released last year in conjunction with the movie. In fact, I can still find a couple of the 3.75" figures at my local TRU. Quote: And related, does anyone know if any potential rights issues would also include figures for the Fantastic Four movie out next year? If Fox is able to successfully reboot the FF series, Hasbro would have the rights to do a toy line based on it. That does not necessarily mean it will get one, though. Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus ... and FOX did Spidey also, ... No, they did not. Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd Sony owns Spider-Man's movies. Yup. All five recent films. Quote: Originally Posted by VashTS Baf Sentinel is too big, why make fans happy? Because Hasbro likes to piss off fans and collectors every chance they get, of course. Screw making the toys for kids and trying to make money and stuff. The Web really does need a sarcasm font.... __________________ Last edited by trebleshot; 05-13-2014 at 06:41 AM..