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Cobra Commander, leader of Cobra, visits Springfield to receive key to the city

All in anticipation of the official G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention taking place April 9-12

March 11, 2015 - Springfield, IL – Cobra Commander, leader of the organization known as Cobra, recently visited Springfield to receive the key to the city from Mayor J. Michael Houston. In an eloquent and moving speech, the cobalt-clad commander-in-chief detailed Cobra's vision of the future and its goals to bring about a better tomorrow for all those who support their cause. Said Cobra Commander "Springfielders near and far, I accept your Mayor's generous gift. And let it be known that I too bring a gift for every man, woman and child of this city that is so near and dear to my heart; an invitation to join with me. Join Cobra!"

For G.I.JoeCon, there is no place like Springfield! The 2015 G.I.Joe convention to be held April 9th - April 12th in Springfield, Illinois.

Fort Worth, TX - October 24th, 2014 - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention G.I.JoeCon, announced today that next year's amazing convention will take place at the Prairie Capital Convention Center April 9th thru April 12th in the wonderful city of Springfield, Illinois. In 2015, fans from the Midwest and across the world will be able to celebrate another year of G.I. Joe at this exciting event! You can make your hotel reservations now at www.GIJoeCon.com/il2015

Kindle Worlds Expands – Amazon Publishing Announces New Licensing Agreements with Hasbro, Inc. and Warner Bros. Television Group's Alloy Entertainment

Hasbro's Legendary G.I. JOE brand and Warner Bros. fan favorite TV shows Veronica Mars and Ravenswood to launch in the next few months

Additional launches include Worlds from best-selling authors Marcus Sakey, Theresa Ragan, and Valiant Entertainment

SEATTLE -- February 5, 2014 -- (AMZN) - Today, Amazon Publishing announced that Kindle Worlds has reached licensing agreements to open up seven new Worlds, including Worlds based on Hasbro's iconic G.I. JOE brand, and Warner Bros. TV shows Veronica Mars and Pretty Little Liars' spinoff Ravenswood. Writers can now choose from more than 20 Worlds to write and sell their own original fiction inspired by popular characters and storylines. These Worlds will open for writers to start publishing stories in the next few months.

Hasbro's KRE-O Construction Brand Returns to Comic-Con International

Hasbro Announces KRE-O DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and Gives First Look at KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION, Never-Before-Seen KRE-O TRANSFORMERS, KRE-O G.I. JOE, and KRE-O STAR TREK Building Sets

PAWTUCKET, R.I. & SAN DIEGO -- July 2013 -- In anticipation of Comic-Con International in San Diego, Hasbro, Inc., announced today the expansion of their KRE-O construction brand to include DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, the iconic fantasy entertainment brand from Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. Fans at Comic-Con should stop by the Hasbro booth on Friday, July 19 at 9:00-10:00a.m. for a chance to receive a special edition KRE-O DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collectible poster while supplies last and view early KREON models. Kids and fans will be able to find KRE-O DUNGEONS & DRAGONS building sets at retail locations in January, 2014.

Hasbro to Showcase Its Iconic Pop Culture Brands at Comic-Con International

Premier Branded Play Company to Debut its New TELEPODS Play Experience, KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION line and Celebrate TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and More with Fans in San Diego

INDIANAPOLIS SAYS "YO JOE!" AND WELCOMES THE 19th ANNUAL G.I. JOE CONVENTION

G.I. Joe Con 2013 Kicks Off with Hundreds of Paratrooper KRE-O G.I. JOE KREON Figures

Indianapolis - March 28th, 2013 - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official G.I. JOE Collectors' Convention, G.I. Joe Con, is pleased to announce that this year's premier G.I. JOE fan event will kick-off in true G.I. JOE fashion as hundreds of KRE-O G.I. JOE KREON figures are launched from the Indiana Government Center Garage (north side) at 10:30 am ET Friday, April 5, 2013. The KRE-O G.I. JOE KREON figures are an all-new offering from Hasbro and are available exclusively at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and online at http://Toysrus.com. All media outlets are invited to cover this fantastic kick-off event (registered convention attendees only), which is just one of the many festivities being held at the JW Marriott on April 5-7, 2013, in the great city of Indianapolis.

Hasbro Showcases Portfolio of Brands and Innovative New Play Experiences at the 110th American International Toy Fair

Premier Global Branded Play Company Highlights New Introductions from TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, PLAY-DOH, FURBY and More

NEW YORK -- February 7, 2013 -- Hasbro, Inc., home to many of the world's favorite entertainment and playtime brands, will celebrate new initiatives and product launches at the largest toy industry expo in the western hemisphere.

"Hasbro continues to deliver the best in branded play to consumers around the world with our unparalleled portfolio of multi-platform properties including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and MONOPOLY," said John Frascotti, chief marketing officer, Hasbro. "In 2013 Hasbro will offer a wide variety of new ways to experience our brands across multiple formats, making them available anytime and anywhere consumers want."

February 2013 - Cobra Special Forces has released this new recruiting video:

http://www.cobraspecialforces.com/

GI Joe Retaliation is in theaters on March 29 - http://www.gijoemovie.com/.

The G.I.JoeCon 2013 Brochure is now available for download. Night Force action figures, the voice of Lady Jaye and so much more are coming to Indianapolis, Indiana April 4th - April 7th!

Fort Worth, TX - January 18th, 2013 - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official G.I.Joe Collectors' Convention, G.I.JoeCon, has released the brochure that details many of the toys, events and guests that will be featured at this year's convention that will take place at the JW Marriott from April 4th thru April 7th in the great city of Indianapolis. You can read and download the brochure at http://GIJoeCon.com.

G.I.JoeCon 2013 Coming to Indianapolis, Indiana April 4th - April 7th!

Fort Worth, TX - December 4th, 2012 - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official G.I.Joe Collectors' Convention, G.I.JoeCon, announced today that next year's convention will take place at the JW Marriott from April 4th thru April 7th in the great city of Indianapolis. You can make your hotel reservations now at http://GIJoeCon.com.