[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by GunBusterX

I think it has to do more with the fact that Hasbro is coming out with their new television programming channel and the new Transformers TV series rather than low demand. Hasbro wants to cut its ties with the Cartoon Network produced Transformers Animated and draw attention away from the line.

It's unfortunate because it was a good series and the toys were pretty good quality. I think Hasbro and Cartoon Network mishandled the series with poor promotion and poor time slots. Right now, the Animated series is gaining steam in Japan, getting new figures, and I think there are rumors that Takara may produce a fourth season for the series.

Well, the line was a lost cause well before the announcement of the Hub. The toys just were not big sellers...At all. Sure one or two toys continually sold out, but to this day, there are still a fair bit of Animated figures clogging toy shelves. Collectors and kids alike just didn't buy into the series. Right now there is a vocal minority complaining the loss of Animated.

There is no chance at all of Takara continuing with Animated beyond the already produced episodes. That's simply an unrealistic fantasy.