Hasbro Moving Into 3D Printing

[rayedelsol]

Note: I'm putting this in Off Topic as it is mainly about Transformers, but also applies to MLP.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/134710-Hasbro-Moving-Into-3D-Printing-Trademarks-ALLSPARK

This article details Hasbro's latest efforts to move into the 3D Printing industry.

Hasbro has filed a trademark application for "ALLSPARK", listing a number of 3D printing applications in the filing. The trademark application, filed May 9, is the first indication of what the Hasbro is developing in its partnership with 3D Systems. In February, Hasbro announced a co-venture with 3D Systems to develop and commercialize 3D printers for play. The announcement states that all of Hasbro's brands are a part of the venture, which includes Transformers and My Little Pony, as well as the Wizards of the Coast properties Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.

Based on those descriptions, the ALLSPARK trademark will be used for a variety of 3D printing applications. The name, ALLSPARK, suggests that Transformers toys may be the first to get the 3D printing treatment from Hasbro. In the Transformers universe, each Transformer possesses a Spark, its "soul", which came from and returns to the AllSpark after death. In January, Hasbro announced that Transformers toys will be simpler in future, a change that may also make 3D printing of Transformers toys easier.

TL;DR Version: Hasbro filed for a trademark under 3D printing and applications.

What do you think? Exciting things on the way?

[Wardah]

My college actually has some kind of class this fall in connection with Hasbro that involves 3d printing. I really wanted to register for it since as a Graphic Design major I would have been able to but my GPA was just one point below the threshold.

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[rayedelsol]

My college actually has some kind of class this fall in connection with Hasbro that involves 3d printing.

Oh wow! That sounds awesome! Sorry about not being able to get in

[achab1984]

Oh this is very interesting.......that would be a interesting class to be in

[kaoskat]

Sounds interesting!

[Majesty]

Is the future of MLP going to be 3D printing?  Like is that how they will make the toys?  Probably would take a while though. 

[CoonhoundBetty]

Interesting. My husband is building a 3D printer, which is kinda neat, but I don't know if I would like ponies made that way. I like the molded style.

[Bergamot]

This explains the C&D orders sent due to those fan artists on Shapeways a while back!

I'm curious to see how they'll use this technology!

[melodys_angel]

Oh, cool!

That's interesting, would love to keep ontop of that