San Diego Comic-Con always finds new ways to tap into fans’ nostalgia, but Hasbro is going all-in this year with a celebration that feels tailor-made for kids of the 1980s.
As part of the ongoing 40th anniversary festivities for Transformers: The Movie, the company has announced a special live concert event that will bring the music of the beloved animated classic back to life.
And if that wasn’t enough, attendees will also have a chance to grab an awesome crossover collectible that merges Transformers with another iconic Hasbro property, Jem and the Holograms.
The concert, appropriately titled “Celebration of Life,” is set to take place on Thursday, July 23, at the House of Blues San Diego, located just a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center. For fans of the 1986 animated film, this event sounds like a dream come true.
The lineup includes Knight of Unicron, the band formed to create new cover versions for the recently released 40th anniversary soundtrack album. Joining them will be Stan Bush, whose legendary anthem “The Touch” has become one of the most recognizable songs associated with the Transformers franchise and remains a favorite among fans decades later.
Adding another layer of 1980s magic to the evening, Britta Phillips, the original voice of Jem, will also perform songs from Jem and the Holograms. That combo makes this one of the most unique fan events announced for Comic-Con so far.
Tickets for the concert start at $50, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate two beloved Hasbro franchises in one unforgettable night.
