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One of the benefits to being a member of the press is that I occasionally get really cool press kits that aren't available to the general public. On October 19, 2021, I received Hasbro's "PulseCon 2021 Swag Box". These goodies are all to celebrate the Hasbro's PulseCon event that takes place on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel on October 22nd and 23rd from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern (on each day) for residents of the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Read on to find out more about it the swag box...

The "swag box" (it's a "swag bag" in a box) comes inside a large beautiful 30.5" x 13" x 11" box. Unlike the Ghostbusters Training Kit I received from Hasbro last week, the box is all-white with no special design, other than the PulseCon 2021 logo on the top. That's the Baroness from the G.I. Joe franchise on the right. I do not know who the cute elf wearing the steampunk goggles on the left is. All images from here to the end can be clicked on for the original full-size photos.


Okay, let's open this baby up... Would you look at all of that! There's so much good stuff in here.


Starting with the paperwork lying on top, I find the "Social Media & FTC Guidelines" card, which measures 5"x7". This provides the guidelines for posting about the contents. The required disclaimer can be found at the end of this article, where I provide all relevant credits. There is also a very large 18"x12" PulseCon Information card, which runs down what's inside, and provides more of the same FTC guidelines information.


The back of that large card has the official product descriptions for all of the items in the box, aside from the two Fortnite figures, which I guess are a bonus.


I will now rundown all of the items in the order given on the back of the card, with these official descriptions. Click on a product title to buy the item at Amazon, or at Hasbro Pulse's site if not available at Amazon.


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6" MIGHTY MORPHIN FINSTER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.49)
IT'S MORPHIN TIME! From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought fans teamwork, action, and adventure. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! In the MIGHTY MORPHIN TV series, Finster serves Rita Repulsa by crafting her Putties and monsters from clay to take on the Power Rangers. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6" MIGHTY MORPHIN FINSTER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, Putty mold accessory, mini Putty figures, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including collectible figures in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now at Amazon.


G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES MASTER OF DISGUISE ZARTAN ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up / Approx. Retail Price: $36.99)
YO JOE! G.I. JOE explodes into a larger-than-life era with brand new 6-inch scale figures, evolving classic characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and details. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Master of Disguise Zartan Action Figure features a classic design updated to bring the Dreadnoks leader into the modern era. The figure comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation, making it highly poseable and accessories inspired by the character's rich history. In addition, the action figure is heat and cold sensitive, designed to respond to temperature and change color. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Master of Disguise Zartan Action Figure collectible package will also make a mark on shelves, featuring display-worthy custom artwork from Tom Whalen and Derek Ring.

For G.I. JOE fans, new and old, the G.I. JOE Classified Series line of actions figures captures the pulse-pounding excitement of G.I. JOE on a 6-inch scale. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Master of Disguise Zartan Action Figure will be available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.


TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS WAR FOR CYBERTRON DELUXE CONVERT AGENT RAVAGE AND MICROMASTER DECEPTICONS FOREVER RAVAGE
(Ages 8 years & up / Approx. Retail Price: $52.99)
Decepticons forever! In celebration of 25 years of the iconic Beast Wars: Transformers animated series, fans can add this 2-pack to their collection, featuring the classic Predacon/Decepticon jaguar, Ravage! Ravage may have been reformatted into a Predacon, but after watching a secret message from his long-dead Decepticon leader, he realizes where his allegiances lie. This pack is inspired by the scene where Ravage joins the Predacons, converts into his former mini cassette mode and leaps into the Transwarp Cruiser's tape recorder.

This pack includes a 5.5-inch Deluxe COVERT AGENT RAVAGE figure that converts from robot to jaguar mode in 20 steps and a 1.5-inch Micromaster DECEPTICONS FOREVER RAVAGE figure that converts from jaguar to mini cassette mode in 4 steps. Pose out with 2 pistol weapon accessories and 2 blast effects and decorate DECEPTICONS FOREVER RAVAGE in cassette mode with the included G1-inspired stickers. Remake the classic Beast Wars: Transformers scene with package art inspired by the command deck of the Transwarp Cruiser that Ravage captains. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.


GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE FIGURES
(Ages 4 years & up / Approx. Retail Price: $22.99)
The Ghostbusters will face all sorts of ghastly ghosts and gruesome ghouls in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Featuring premium design, detailing, and articulation, this collection of highly poseable 6-inch action figures embodies the quality and realism Ghostbusters fans are looking to trap. These Ghostbusters Plasma Series action figures come with accessories inspired by the Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie and make great additions to any Ghostbusters collection.

This Ghostbusters Plasma Series wave includes six figures from the 2021 film: Trevor, Lucky, Podcast, Peter, Winston, and Ray. Figures come with a SENTINEL TERROR DOG BUILD-A-GHOST PIECE - collect them all to build a bonus Sentinel Terror Dog action figure. Available at HasbroPulse.com and most major retailers nationwide. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)



NERF MICROSHOTS HALO NEEDLER BLASTER
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99)
Blast into big fun with this micro-size HALO blaster that captures the look of the NEEDLER blaster used by the UNSC in the popular HALO video game series. This miniature-sized blaster is easy to carry and just right for indoor battles. The micro style makes it a collectible addition to any NERF and HALO collection. This single-shot NERF MICROSHOTS HALO blaster fires one dart at a time with hand-powered action (no batteries required). Get blasting fast: Load one dart into the front of the blaster, pull down the handle to prime, and press the trigger to fire. It's a great gift for HALO fans and NERF battlers and collectors. Includes 2 Official NERF ELITE foam darts that are tested and approved for performance and quality. Eyewear recommended (not included). Includes blaster and 2 darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide.


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH TRAPPER WOLF FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.99)
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH TRAPPER WOLF Figure, inspired by the character portrayed by Dave Filoni (Executive Producer, Director) from THE MANDALORIAN live-action series on Disney+. STAR WARS fans can display this 6-inch scale fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES THE POWER OF THE FORCE CANTINA SHOWDOWN PLAYSET
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $104.99)
Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the original STAR WARS trilogy featuring STAR WARS The Power of the Force-themed packaging. Recall intense moments from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES THE POWER OF THE FORCE CANTINA SHOWDOWN Playset, featuring DR. EVAZAN, PONDA BABA, and OBI-WAN KENOBI 6-inch-scale figures. STAR WARS fans can display these fully articulated figures featuring poseable heads, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. The playset combines with additional CANTINA SHOWDOWN playsets to create the full scene inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. Additional playsets sold separately. Includes Cantina bar, 3 figures, and 3 accessories. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.


STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH EMPEROR'S THRONE ROOM
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $31.99)
Featuring original Kenner branding and premium detail and design across multiple points of articulation inspired by STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI, this collectible STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH EMPEROR'S THRONE ROOM makes a great gift for STAR WARS fans and collectors. Highly articulated with fully poseable head, arms, and legs, the included 3.75-inch-scale figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure, throne, throne room window background, and 4 accessories. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.


MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH INFINITY SAGA THOR FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.49)
Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH INFINITY SAGA THOR Figure, inspired by the character from MARVEL entertainment. This quality 6-inch figure features premium design, detail, and multiple points of articulation for posing and display in a MARVEL collection. Includes figure and 5 accessories. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, Big Bad Toy Store, and Entertainment Earth.


I have no idea why Thor is pregnant, but that is some belly on the dude. Anyone want to place any bets on when he's due?


MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH INFINITY SAGA IRON MAN MARK 85 VS. THANOS FIGURE 2-PACK
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $62.99)
Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH INFINITY SAGA IRON MAN MARK 85 VS. THANOS Figure 2-Pack, inspired by the characters from MARVEL entertainment. These quality 6-inch-scale figures feature premium design, detail, and multiple points of articulation for posing and display in a MARVEL collection. Includes 2 figures and 8 accessories. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse, Big Bad Toy Store, and Dorkside Toys.



FORTNITE VICTORY ROYALE SERIES SKYE AND OLLIE
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $36.99)
Ready up! The time has come to assemble a squad and unlock the legendary Fortnite game universe…in the real world. The Victory Royale Series takes Fortnite figures to the next level with highly poseable and detailed designs based on fan-favorite character outfits from the Fortnite video game. You never know who's gonna drop into your collection next, but always remember to thank your bus driver.

Skye and Ollie drop off the Battle Bus and glide into the Victory Royale Series! The 6-inch Skye figure shows the character outfit with game-level detail. Attach figure to Ollie glider to display gliding into action! (Display stand sold separately, subject to availability.) Includes Epic Swords of Wonder Harvesting Tools, Adventure Pack Back Bling, and grappler accessories. Pose out the Skye figure in battle stance or dance emote with over 20 points of articulation!

Look for other Fortnite Victory Royale Series figures to level up your collection! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)


FORTNITE VICTORY ROYALE SERIES MEOWSCLES (SHADOW) DELUXE PACK
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $36.99)
Ready up! The time has come to assemble a squad and unlock the legendary Fortnite game universe…in the real world. The Victory Royale Series takes Fortnite figures to the next level with highly poseable and detailed designs based on fan-favorite character outfits from the Fortnite video game. You never know who's gonna drop into your collection next, but always remember to thank your bus driver.

Meowscles drops off the Battle Bus and glides into the Victory Royale Series! This 6-inch figure shows the character outfit in his shadow style with game-level details. Comes with Solid Scratch Harvesting Tools, Feline Fun Back Bling, dumbbell, barbell, and weight bench accessories. Also includes Peow Peow rifle, pistol weapon accessories, and alt hands. Pose out the Meowscles (Shadow) figure in battle stance or dance emote with more than 20 points of articulation!

Look for other Fortnite Victory Royale Series figures to level up your collection! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

So, that's it. I wish more companies would put in the effort that Hasbro did. As a reminder, the Hasbro's PulseCon event takes place on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel on October 22nd and 23rd from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern (on each day) for residents of the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Hope to see you there...

All photographs taken by me, Paul Rudoff. This item has been provided by Hasbro for free to review on this site.