Friday Aug. 29, 2014
For additional information contact:
Herb Weiss 401-724-0500, ext. 437
Hasbro exhibit will offer insights on the creation of ‘Transformers’
Sept. 7 opening event is part of annual Pawtucket Arts Festival
PAWTUCKET – In cooperation with Pawtucket-based Hasbro Inc., the world’s number two toymaker, the city’s Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture will offer a rare inside look at the creation of one of Hasbro’s iconic Transformers brand toys as part of the Pawtucket Arts Festival this year.
The unique exhibit, “From Sketches to Product Development of a Transformer Figure,” will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the lobby of City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Ave. A speaking program is scheduled for 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be available and the public is invited.
Hasbro’s exhibit centers on the development of the new “Stomp and Chomp Grimlock” Transformers figure, highlighting its development from early renderings and models to the finished production piece. A behind-the-scenes video will be displayed with insights from the development team on how the creative minds at Hasbro conceive and build such amazing toys.
Also on display will be original art from the model artist that will bring all the original Transformers characters to life. Anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to create such unique toys will not want to miss this opportunity. A free drawing will be held for winners of two boxes of highly collectible Transformers toys featured at this year’s Comic-Con event.
“This first-time exhibit, organized by the city’s newly established Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture, should simply not be missed, particularly for children,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “Hasbro’s exhibit showcases the creativity of their toy designs and is an outstanding complement to this year’s Pawtucket Arts Festival.”
John Baxter, Arts Festival chairman, said, “We couldn’t be more excited to have Hasbro take part in this year’s festival and we are very grateful for their participation. This exhibit promises to be a terrific festival highlight, not only for children but also adults who grew up with the Transformers line that has continued to evolve in so many ways for over 30 years.”
Miriam R. Plitt, who chairs the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture, said, “The culture of creativity at Hasbro is something that continues to inspire everyone in the city. Over the past 15 years, arts and creativity in numerous forms have also become a general driving force in Pawtucket as well as for the city’s economy, and celebrating that is what our annual Arts Festival is all about.” exhibit is open to the public and can be viewed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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Hasbro presents from sketches to product, the development of a transformer September. 7, 2-5, refreshments, speaking program @3 Pawtucket city hall, sponsored by the Pawtucket advisory commission on arts and culture.
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Friday Aug. 29, 2014
For additional information contact:
Herb Weiss 401-724-0500, ext. 437
Hasbro exhibit will offer insights on the creation of ‘Transformers’
Sept. 7 opening event is part of annual Pawtucket Arts Festival
PAWTUCKET – In cooperation with Pawtucket-based Hasbro Inc., the world’s number two toymaker, the city’s Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture will offer a rare inside look at the creation of one of Hasbro’s iconic Transformers brand toys as part of the Pawtucket Arts Festival this year.
The unique exhibit, “From Sketches to Product Development of a Transformer Figure,” will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the lobby of City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Ave. A speaking program is scheduled for 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be available and the public is invited.
Hasbro’s exhibit centers on the development of the new “Stomp and Chomp Grimlock” Transformers figure, highlighting its development from early renderings and models to the finished production piece. A behind-the-scenes video will be displayed with insights from the development team on how the creative minds at Hasbro conceive and build such amazing toys.
Also on display will be original art from the model artist that will bring all the original Transformers characters to life. Anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to create such unique toys will not want to miss this opportunity. A free drawing will be held for winners of two boxes of highly collectible Transformers toys featured at this year’s Comic-Con event.
“This first-time exhibit, organized by the city’s newly established Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture, should simply not be missed, particularly for children,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “Hasbro’s exhibit showcases the creativity of their toy designs and is an outstanding complement to this year’s Pawtucket Arts Festival.”
John Baxter, Arts Festival chairman, said, “We couldn’t be more excited to have Hasbro take part in this year’s festival and we are very grateful for their participation. This exhibit promises to be a terrific festival highlight, not only for children but also adults who grew up with the Transformers line that has continued to evolve in so many ways for over 30 years.”
Miriam R. Plitt, who chairs the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture, said, “The culture of creativity at Hasbro is something that continues to inspire everyone in the city. Over the past 15 years, arts and creativity in numerous forms have also become a general driving force in Pawtucket as well as for the city’s economy, and celebrating that is what our annual Arts Festival is all about.” exhibit is open to the public and can be viewed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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