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Truth be told, Tang Huan is not satisfied with Hasbro's acquisition target, because its toy audience is now young.

However, other traditional toy manufacturers are now rushing to make a trend in the video game industry, especially Mattel in order to resist a possible hostile takeover, after disclosing EA's movements in the capital market, even with all traditional toy companies bullish market, the mentality has also changed, and how great they feel is.

EA, which plans to enter the field of traditional toys, has not many choices if it doesn't want to be a big deal, so Hasbro, which is in an embarrassing situation, has become the first choice.

As for Hasbro's existing management, which is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, in the northeastern United States, even if it is acquired, it can be regarded as a real sky-high emperor, and the decentralization promised by EA is objectively more credible.

Founded in 1636, Providence is one of the oldest cities in the United States, where Brown University, one of the Ivy League schools, is located, and its economy is actually very developed.

After Hasbro jumped into EA's arms, the immediate benefit was that the accumulated debt was paid for, and the future development funds were certainly sufficient.

is the so-called eating people's soft mouth, taking other people's hands short, Tang Huan received the highest standard of hospitality.

He was not empty-handed. Instead, they brought a batch of Fangyuan computers.

Apparently. It's the same as Hollywood's United States. Although Hasbro has been decentralized, information management must keep up, in other words, it has been strengthened by supervision.

Stephen, who was previously questioned about his abilities and qualifications? Under the leadership of Hassenfield, 39 years old, Hasbro grew at an astonishing rate in the 1980s. At one time, it surpassed Mattel, and its excellence even made Warren? Warren Buffett's Berkshire? Both Hathaway and the Walton family's Walmart are dwarfed.

It's a pity, Stephen? Hasenfeld died young in the late 1980s.

On this point, Tang Huan also wants to deal with the now down-and-out Stephen? Hasenfeld showed enough respect that everyone got along with each other much better than expected.

Now Hasbro's profits are mainly based on Mr. PotatoHead, and as for G.I. Joe, the special forces, due to the impact of the anti-Vietnam War, they have not slowed down until now. ClasterTelevision, a TV company that was acquired to produce children's programs such as RomperRoom. It's a good influence.

But this is also where Tang Huan is secretly dissatisfied, obviously the toy audience is young, fortunately, he is not short of money now, and he can continue to invest money in the next few years, so that Hasbro can meet his own requirements, so as to support EA through the inevitable North American home video game crash.

After listening to various reports, Tang Huan said: "Judging from the operation effect of the toy brands acquired by Hasbro in the past, the multi-brand strategy is still very successful, and it is a bit similar to the independent production model of a film company, so I think we can continue to carry forward this point." ”

Speaking of which, Tang Huan looked at Stephen? Hasenfield smiled slightly and waved his hand magnificently, "If Hasbro has any promising goals, just report it, and I will support you." ”

If you have money, you are an uncle, you can buy it if you want to, Stephen who smiled bitterly in his heart? Hassenfeld nodded repeatedly.

"It's time for G.I. Joe's malaise to come to an end, and it's time to redesign and put it to market." Tang Huan pondered that in the 1980s in the original time and space, the special forces toy could make a comeback, and it may not be unrelated to Reagan's hardline policies, and the Star Wars program inevitably aroused people's interest in military material toys, which was enough to offset the depression caused by the anti-Vietnam War concept that arose many years ago.

"We have enough resources to develop comprehensively in the fields of toys, animation, traditional games, and video games, and the future industry trend will inevitably be so cross-sectoral. Tang Huan confidently analyzed, listened to everyone nodding, and fully understood the true purpose of EA, a local tyrant, to buy Hasbro.

"Now that Hasbro's peers are focused on video games, Hasbro is taking the opportunity to expand into traditional areas." Tang Huan's gaze fell on Stephen? On Halsenfield, "What I said before is not empty words to support your acquisition of good projects. ”

"I will definitely carry out the investigation as soon as possible." Stephen? Hasenfeld nodded again.

"I've already brought a couple of options." Tang Huan waved his hand, and the assistant brought a stack of documents.

There is no doubt that Tang Huan took out the masterpieces of Hasbro in the original time and space: "My Little Pony", "Transformers", and "Heroes".

The original manuscript for My Little Pony was designed in 1982 by American illustrator and designer Bonnie Zacherle, in collaboration with sculptor Charles Muenchinger and manager Steve Daguanno.

By the time the My Little Pony patent was filed in 1983, Zacherle was already working at Hasbro.

Therefore, the operation of "My Little Pony" is very simple, just grab the medicine according to the prescription and find someone directly, and there should not be too many restrictions on the marketing of the times.

Transformers is a bit more complicated to operate, but it has a deep connection to Hasbro from the beginning.

Back in 1970, Japan's TAKARA bought the rights to Hasbro's flagship product, CombatJoe, from Hasbro. Since Japanese children didn't like toys like soldiers at the time, TAKARA reinvented CombatJoe. It became the "Cyborg Human" series.

IN 1974, TAKARA, THE COMPANY IMPROVED "CYBORG" INTO "MSI SUPERMAN". Namely, a group of small movable figures with transparent bodies, silver-plated heads, and a height of about one centimeter. And created a series of stories for it. Launched in the form of a comic.

Of course. At this time, "MSI Superman" had nothing to do with transformation and robots.

It wasn't until 1982 that the "MSI Superman" series began to add the role of robots, and the previous humanoid technology was expressed in the form of robots, and the "MSI Robots" series was launched, some of which could be easily transformed into vehicles such as aircraft.

In Tang Huan's view, the popularity of any product in the market is inseparable from the general trend.

When Hasbro introduced the MSI Robotics series in 1984 under the name "Transformers", it was in terms of publicity and promotion strategy. Let Marvel Comics create related comics. and produced the cartoon series "Transformers" by Sunbow Productions.

In terms of science fiction concepts, the success of the 1982 movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and Reagan's "Star Wars Project" speech in 1983 played a role in promoting it.

In other words, even if the mature "Transformers" toys can be put in front of consumers now, they may not be sought after except for novelty.

So, the operation of "Transformers" is a little more complicated, but now it is really possible to do the preparatory work.

As for Heroes, it is based on Hasbro's existing toy G.I. Joe, an improved version of "ARealAmericanHero" - the big hero series.

After these documents were circulated. There is only one thought in everyone's hearts, which is really a big deal. Not to mention comics and cartoons, there are also clear copyright requirements.

In addition, wasn't EA's acquisition of Hasbro to help it develop the video game market, and why did it mention computers in the plan?

When Stephen? After Hassenfeld asked questions on behalf of everyone, Tang Huan smiled faintly, "Don't worry, my computer is enough to provide practical functions to improve work efficiency." ”

Now the second-generation Fangyuan computer is relying on the database-centered information management system to stimulate market demand, and has not done anything in graphics and image processing, so it is natural to take this opportunity to open up the field.

Since people now don't know how to tap the potential of personal computers, Tang Huan naturally has to take on the responsibility of a pioneer officer, and if he continues to develop one by one, the hegemony of science and technology in the light and in the shadows will naturally be formed.

But these people in front of him obviously couldn't deeply understand the meaning of these layouts, and Tang Huan didn't need to explain them in detail.

"In addition, I have a good way to reduce production costs, I can go to the special zone in Chinese mainland to open a factory." Tang Huan made a confident gesture, "I'll do the endorsement, it's absolutely safe." ”

Compared with high-tech industries such as computers, toy production does not require so much quality of workers and can provide a large number of job opportunities.

You know, with the return of a large number of educated youths there, the pressure on employment is increasing, so nothing can help the general public more than job opportunities.

Under Tang Huan's humble and gentle appearance, there is no doubt that he is strong. Hasbro's management, led by Hassenfield, quickly became subservient.

Any acquisition is not simply bought and everything will be fine, and if it cannot be digested and integrated, it will lose its meaning.

Tang Huan came to Hasbro's headquarters, and he was most concerned about this, after all, Stephen? Hassenfield's excellent management ability was proven in the original time and space, but because of the previous disaster, he was coincidentally taken under his own account.

See and Stephen? Halsenfeld communicated without any knots, and Tang Huan no longer stayed, and set off across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris, France.

While reading the newspaper on the way, Mr. Tang sighed for Las Vegas, where the media was still reporting on the safety problems caused by the fires, and the tourism industry was doomed to go through a depression.

Speaking of which, Las Vegas is truly tragic, 90 days after the destruction of the MGM Grand Hotel fire on November 21, 1980. That is, February 10 of this year. A fire also broke out at the Hilton Las Vegas Hotel.

Fortunately, the firefighters had previous experience. The toxic smoke fatality rate was dramatically reduced, killing only 8 people, and the cause of the accident was arson by a guy named Philip Bruce Cline.

Now, MGM's current boss Cork? Kirkrian, with a brother in distress as a companion.

……

Christina is about to give birth, this rich young lady, her parents and brother have died, and it is inevitable that there will be no greetings from her loved ones at this time. This kind of emotional need has little to do with squeamishness, and Tang Huan really can't stand idly by.

After seeing Tang Huan, Christina really showed her vulnerable side, holding Tang Huan's hand tightly, and said with red eyes: "Honey, I thought you wouldn't come." ”

"How is that possible, it's just that I was a little busy before." Tang Huan smiled gently, lowered his head and kissed Christina's face.

"Honey, how does it feel to be worth $2 billion?" Christina was coaxed into a good mood. Holding Tang Huan's hand, he asked coquettishly.

For this issue. There have been many people who have made fun of Tang Huan, but the content of his answers is different almost every time, which seems to indicate that his state of mind is changing over time.

"I'm used to it, I just want to be worthy of your favor." Tang Huan launched a tender offensive and made the pregnant woman the king of the boat smile.

"My dear, you are so good, I believe that our children will definitely grow up to be the most noble and wonderful people in the world in the future." Christina proudly announced.

Tang Huan smiled noncommittally, and said something in his heart, even if he climbed to the top of his grassroots today, he was still not very interested in all kinds of elite theories, but many people around him had such thoughts, and he was powerless to refute anything.

……

What Christina needs from Tang Huan is spiritual and emotional comfort, and as for the material aspect, there will naturally be housekeepers and servants busy, not at all like living in a hospital.

After Tang Huan coaxed Christina, he took the time to inspect the construction of the wafer factory, whose technical strength mainly came from Silicon Valley in the United States, SGS in Italy, Thomson in France, etc., while investors included Tang Huan, Christina, Temasek, Kuwait royal family, etc.

At present, the mainstream wafer size is 200 mm in diameter, that is, 4 inches, which is limited by the current objective conditions, and it is unrealistic and thankless to seek a breakthrough.

In terms of semiconductor technology, it is possible to go one step further, and Tang Huan directly chose the latest generation of technology 1.5 microns that has made a breakthrough, which is naturally for the production of RISC architecture CPUs.

The technical issues involved are too complex. Tang Huan wore a hard hat and personally squatted in the factory for a few days, until Prince Fahd, who happened to come to Paris, invited him to a banquet.

For such a top-level scientific and technological product as a wafer factory, although the Kuwaiti royal family may not understand its specific industrial status, its value is clearly understood, especially the attention and support given by the French government, which has virtually become an endorsement.

Therefore, the Kuwaiti royal family is very satisfied with this investment, and Prince Fahd directly promised as a representative that if the project is short of money in the future, it will be OK with a direct phone call.

In the final analysis, Tang Huan's recent net worth of $2 billion has become the highest rating of investment credibility.

Tang Huan naturally welcomed this and suggested that the two sides could set up a permanent office and establish a closer liaison mechanism.

Tang Huan cooperated so openly because he had already seen through that small countries like Kuwait and Singapore, due to their congenital deficiencies in area and population, even if they have more wealth, they must strive to be cautious in the rules of survival.

In other words, as long as you have a good relationship with your superiors, other problems will be solved.

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When Tang Huan accompanied Christina, he would draw some stick figures to make a smile, and there would also be some traditional Chinese flowers, birds, fish and insects.

I don't know if it's too attractive, the baby in Christina's belly finally couldn't bear to be curious and was about to be born, and Tang Huan was politely asked to wait outside.

For special customers like Christina, the hospital has been waiting for it for a long time, and all kinds of emergencies have been taken into account, and the following smooth delivery process has made everyone completely relieved.

Looking at the pair of mixed-race children, Tang Huan couldn't help but feel a little more fresh, and muttered in his heart, he can be regarded as sowing seeds in Europe.

"It's a pity that there is no Athena." Tang Huan said to himself.

Christina, who was in good postpartum condition, took over, "Honey, do you like your daughter too?" We'll be born again. ”

Tang Huan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "The child's coming to the world is just the beginning, the next education is more important, are you sure that you can competently take on more responsibilities?" ”

"Of course." Christina replied with an oath, "Now there is a proof that I have already named my two children, named Aristotle?" Tang Dynasty? Onassis and Socrates? Tang Dynasty? Onassis. ”

It is also the name of famous people like Aristotle and Socrates, and the imagination of Westerners in this regard is really not flattering.

Tang Huan just thought of this, only to hear Christina continue: "I also thought of a Chinese name for them, not to include Tang and Jin, then called Tang Jinlong and Tang Jinfeng." The dragon and phoenix among people are good enough. ”

Looking at Christina's smug appearance, Tang Huan had a black line in his head, but he had nothing to say.

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