Long lines and sold-out signs at the box office were a familiar site this summer, as Transformers swept into theaters. But this phenomenon wasn’t just onscreen.

Off screen and in department stores, toy Transformers action figures have been flying off the shelves. Who are the makers behind these profit machines? Hasbro

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As the world’s second largest toy maker, Hasbro has been producing action figures, board games and more since the 1930’s. In fact, they’re the same people who make G.I. Joe as well as Cranium and Twister.

Exciting for the kid in us but how about the investor?

The company reported its second quarter earnings earlier Monday with profits rising 5%, beating estimates. Although shares been down around 10% year to date, the last couple days show steady growth.

Considering summer movie tie-ins generated the stronger-than expected earnings, we wondered -- like the Transformer Megatron -- is Hasbro a Megatronic stock?

Find out from the CEO of Hasbro, Brian Goldner. Watch the video now.

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