Hasbro Purchases Majority Stake In Backflip Studio

[Bloodstone]

For those that may not have heard the news:

online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130708-906971.html

www.backflipstudios.com/2013/07/hasbro-purchases-majority-stake-in-backflip-studios/


Thoughts?

Myself, I'm wondering if we'll have a line of dragon toys/plushies in the near future...

[frizzlechicken]

I like the idea of dragon plushes, but I don't like the idea that they may now bring corporate greed culture to the game.

[spotted cow 06]

My immediate thought is NOOOOOOOO!

I worry about major corporate toy company taking this over... If they create a Barbie dragon, I will quit on the spot.

[ElektronX]

I don't know...I've got mixed feelings on this situation.

The thought of getting DV merchandise/plushies squeals a big YES from me, however, I'm not sure how this will affect BFS' company through the new enterprise. I'm pretty sure that we will be seeing Backflip's company out there with the extra advertising by Hasbro, though it looks like there will be minimal changes for the company itself.

[GregDarcy]

Jul 8, 2013 21:29:51 GMT -6 spotted cow 06 said:

... If they create a Barbie dragon, I will quit on the spot.

They already have. It comes around in early February each year.

[Kiyoji21]

Jul 9, 2013 2:10:45 GMT -6 GregDarcy said:

Jul 8, 2013 21:29:51 GMT -6 spotted cow 06 said:

... If they create a Barbie dragon, I will quit on the spot.

They already have. It comes around in early February each year.

As long as there's no Ken dragon...

[Servant 16:9]

I'm with frizzle chicken on this...

[LSeven]

I haven't really compared to other companies but my initial feeling is that the purchase price, while very nice for the founders, seems a little low?

[Pixie]

I think BFS has some of the best businessmen at the helm, much better than any other gaming company I've seen, so am sure they have things worked out in their own best interests. Looking forward to sending DV plushies to my grandkids for Christmas....and maybe one, or two under the tree for me.

[adlerist]

Jul 8, 2013 20:18:58 GMT -6 frizzlechicken said:

I like the idea of dragon plushes, but I don't like the idea that they may now bring corporate greed culture to the game.

+1000

Poppy

[LilMissNea]

I want a plushy! LOL

I am in the camp of - wait and see. It doesn't have to be a bad thing....

[usctrojan12]

There goes the neighborhood. Not good when a large corporation takes over

[liquidc0urage]

Did I never tell you guys what my real name is...
Richard Hasbro

This is really just a move to get my liberty and DR dragons...taking me way too long so I though I would try a little corporate takeover

[usctrojan12]

Jul 11, 2013 18:02:42 GMT -6 liquidc0urage said:

Did I never tell you guys what my real name is...
Richard Hasbro

This is really just a move to get my liberty and DR dragons...taking me way too long so I though I would try a little corporate takeover

Are you related to the corporate Hasbro family?

Usctrojan12
LadyJ

[ElektronX]

Looking back onto this and seeing a recent response from one of BFS' employees about it, it seems that BFS is just doing what is best and most profitable for their company. They have stated that they have high hopes for the future to come for their growing business.

Apparently, a massive Nerf war was ensued at Boulder, Colorado followed by a party of exchanging baskets/gifts.

And it looks like we will be seeing DV merchandise after all

[viviane]

As you said, Electronx, they are doing the best for their company. Seems however they are forgetting the other party, the customers ...