GI Joe Indiana Jones And Transformers Boost Hasbro Sales

**DESTRO** · 07-21-2008, 03:37 PM

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Hasbro Inc (HAS.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the No. 2 U.S. toymaker, posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday, boosted by sales of toys tied to movies such as the latest "Indiana Jones" release and by brands like G.I. Joe and Transformers.

Hasbro profit tops view; costs remain challenging | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

mfjlf2 · 07-21-2008, 03:52 PM

Just think how high it would have been if they had stuff in stock!

**DESTRO** · 07-21-2008, 03:53 PM

On a side note, expect a second price increase for Hasbro Product. No word if G.I. Joe will be effected.

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Effective September 1, Hasbro will raise prices for its toys in the mid-single-digit percentage range to protect its margins, Hargreaves added on a conference call.

Toymakers are being slammed by high commodity prices. Hasbro has also cited higher costs for transporting its goods, despite expecting higher earnings this year.

"While input cost inflation continues to be challenging, thus far we have been able to mitigate most of the impact through cost savings initiatives and pricing actions," Hasbro Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer David Hargreaves said in a statement.

If read this right most of the price increase will be on toys under $20.00 range.

Gung.Heaux · 07-21-2008, 03:58 PM

another price increase....thanks hasbro.

Jeffrozup · 07-21-2008, 04:00 PM

I have to say that since the price of Indiana Jones figures has went up to $7.99 here, the Targets cannot keep them in stock anymore. These figures are flying off the shelves here now.

thunderdan19 · 07-21-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DESTRO

On a side note, expect a second price increase for Hasbro Product. No word if G.I. Joe will be effected.

If read this right most of the price increase will be on toys under $20.00 range.

Naturally... you can bet on it. Joe is a cash calf (cow would require them actually producing enough to meet demand). They will continue to milk Joey all the way to the bank.

You mean Indiana Jones and Transformers product actually sold in the second quarter??? I would never have guessed by the surplus on the shelves lately.

Facetious? Me?

**DESTRO** · 07-21-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gung.Heaux

another price increase....thanks hasbro.

We do not have any confirmation that will happen. We may already have seen the price increase for Joe and they will go after other brands.

Tomahawk · 07-21-2008, 04:02 PM

awesome

Omegawrath · 07-21-2008, 04:05 PM

Hasbro seemed to forget right around the time that they bought Kenner that G.I. Joe is teh feraking roxx0rz.

TTT · 07-21-2008, 04:07 PM

Could'a been a lot more if these things were available to all stores for all to buy ;)

07-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#1
DESTRO Overlord of Evil Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 11,066	Quote: Hasbro Inc (HAS.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the No. 2 U.S. toymaker, posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday, boosted by sales of toys tied to movies such as the latest "Indiana Jones" release and by brands like G.I. Joe and Transformers. Hasbro profit tops view; costs remain challenging \| Industries \| Consumer Goods & Retail \| Reuters __________________

07-21-2008, 03:53 PM	#3
DESTRO Overlord of Evil Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 11,066	On a side note, expect a second price increase for Hasbro Product. No word if G.I. Joe will be effected. Quote: Effective September 1, Hasbro will raise prices for its toys in the mid-single-digit percentage range to protect its margins, Hargreaves added on a conference call. Toymakers are being slammed by high commodity prices. Hasbro has also cited higher costs for transporting its goods, despite expecting higher earnings this year. "While input cost inflation continues to be challenging, thus far we have been able to mitigate most of the impact through cost savings initiatives and pricing actions," Hasbro Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer David Hargreaves said in a statement. If read this right most of the price increase will be on toys under $20.00 range. __________________

07-21-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
Jeffrozup Hisstank.Com General Join Date: May 2008 Location: O-H-I-O Posts: 8,508	I have to say that since the price of Indiana Jones figures has went up to $7.99 here, the Targets cannot keep them in stock anymore. These figures are flying off the shelves here now. __________________ Jeffrozup's Feedback Jeffrozup's BST Thread

07-21-2008, 04:02 PM	#7
DESTRO Overlord of Evil Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 11,066	Quote: Originally Posted by Gung.Heaux another price increase....thanks hasbro. We do not have any confirmation that will happen. We may already have seen the price increase for Joe and they will go after other brands. __________________

07-21-2008, 04:02 PM	#8
Tomahawk Hisstank Psychologist Join Date: May 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 2,712	awesome __________________ My sale thread http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...hawks-bst.html My feedback thread http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ck-thread.html "Blind does not mean you cannot see how to solve problems" - Spirit

07-21-2008, 04:05 PM	#9
Omegawrath E pur si muove! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oh, for...! Posts: 1,306	Hasbro seemed to forget right around the time that they bought Kenner that G.I. Joe is teh feraking roxx0rz. __________________ "I'm one of those people that finds heavily moderated or utterly uncritical places to be unbearable. The idea of posting on a website where every new release is met with enthusiasm fills me with dread."

07-21-2008, 04:07 PM	#10
TTT Gone Fishing Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Playing Outside In B.C. Canada Posts: 8,616	Could'a been a lot more if these things were available to all stores for all to buy ;) __________________ HissTank.com - G.I. Joe - Zombie Tankers Quote: Originally Posted by Cdt Weasel I'm wondering if there would be enough interest to run a 'slaughterhouse customs lookalike custom contest'. Not sure what I would offer as a prize though. Quote: Originally Posted by TTT There ya go Weasel, pythonized crocs DO exist ! Quote: Originally Posted by Bub It is great that they are releasing the Croc Master and Blowtorch two-pack...a red Crocodile? What the heck?! Someone was smoking crack. Is that natural, or is croc master such a loony that he painted his croc?

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