BotCon 2009 Brochure is now online!
Friday, February 20th, 2009 9:43AM CST
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Registration forms will be loaded sometime next week between Tuesday-Friday.
More info as it comes in...
The toy set is called Wings of Honor
Characters include:
Kupp
Thunderclash
Flak
Landshark
Scourge
Revenge of the Fallen toys will be available at the convention.
The story involves the creation of the Elite Guard
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Posted 16 hours agoPosted by Ronynus Prime on February 20th, 2009 @ 9:54am CST
Posted by Counterpunch on February 20th, 2009 @ 9:58am CST
Posted by Ronynus Prime on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:00am CST
Posted by Counterpunch on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:06am CST
PlasmaEnergyGod wrote:Perhaps ThunderClash will be a repainted Voyager Animated Optimus Prime with a retooled head, or a new weapon?... man, I'm excited. I love Animated.
I was kind of thinking Universe Ultra Onslaught.
Posted by Rhapsodyred99 on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:10am CST
I like animated alot Don't get me wrong, but they are easily available now, and they are pretty much making all the guys who even think about being in the show.
I would much rather my high priced Botcon set to be classic characters we have not seen recently or in a new way like the shattered glass set or the games of deception set.
I was actually looking forward to a wreckers set.
Oh well it could be worse and I am sure once we see them I will be happier about it.
Posted by Editor on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:19am CST
on one hand, I like that they are doing an animated back story, as that could be cool.
on the the other, I'll need to see the images before throwing down cash for for the Iacon package. I do like the animated figures, but I can't get excited for these yet.
Now if Thunderclash is an Ultra Magnus repaint that would be pure win.
Posted by Counterpunch on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:22am CST
Posted by zero-kaiser on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:27am CST
Alas... maybe next year.. when Im not broke, or passport-less.. lol
Posted by Ronynus Prime on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:40am CST
A bit off topic... I signed up for the customization class a day too late last year. I have repurposed my Armorhide into Huffer and have my music label Soundwave next to Shattered Glass Megatron... all I'm missing is Nightbeat! Is there anyone of us here that is willing to sell me thier customizing class Autobot Secret Police Nightbeat? I imagine the price will be steep considering it is indeed a custom figure. But I will do whatever I can to get him. Then my Shattered-verse set will be complete.
Posted by Kuribohfett on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:47am CST
Posted by Grimlock_1978 on February 20th, 2009 @ 10:49am CST
Posted by Mkall on February 20th, 2009 @ 11:05am CST
Posted by Firebird on February 20th, 2009 @ 11:21am CST
Now the dealers won't be able to buy up all the product and sell them at inflated prices.
Too bad I can't go Oh well. Kuribohfett, You up for next year!
Posted by Brakethrough on February 20th, 2009 @ 12:02pm CST
Posted by Kuribohfett on February 20th, 2009 @ 12:18pm CST
The first release sticker is a wonderful idea, but maybe it's a good thing I'm not going. Since that's when the toy line is released anyway, everything at every Target, Walmart, and wherever is going to be a mad house. Despite all the hatred for ROTF toys on this and other websites, they're gonna sell like crazy. Pasedena's gonna be all tore up!
Posted by Overcracker on February 20th, 2009 @ 12:33pm CST
Cybertronian Mode Prime= Kup
Voyager Prime, with maybe some added weapons = Thunderclash
???=Landshark don't know who he is and can't find anything about him, looks like a new character, is so, then perhaps Sentinel Prime can be used for him.
Flak = Blitzwing (its the only tank in the line)
Scourge = Voyager Megatron.
If they plan on using molds from other lines:
I'd Say:
Movie Dropkick= Kup
Cybertron Leader Class Prime = Thunderclash
Cybertron Downshift = Land Shark
Cybertron Defense Scattershot= Flak
Energon Sharkticon= Scourge
Now If I where doing this I'd want:
Energon Snowcat as Kup
Armada Prime as Thunderclash
Energon Dirtboss as Land Shark
Cybertron Scout Scattershot as Flak
Cybertron Thunderblast as Scourge
Posted by Trikeboy on February 20th, 2009 @ 12:41pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Now If I where doing this I'd want:
Energon Snowcat as Kup
Armada Prime as Thunderclash
Energon Dirtboss as Land Shark
Cybertron Scout Scattershot as Flak
Cybertron Thunderblast as Scourge
Funny you should choose Snowcat. I did a repaint of Snowcat with G1 Kup's head attached. I thought the body was a perfect choice for Kup as well. Check it out:
viewtopic.php?f=143&t=50154
Posted by Mkall on February 20th, 2009 @ 12:44pm CST
Thunderclash - Universe Onslaught
Kup - Energon Snowcat w/remolded head
Landshark - Energon Sharkticon, or Classics Prowl, depending how much emphasis they put on the "shark" part vs the "land" part
Flak - Cyb Scattorshot seems like a good one, but he's only scout sized. I'm hoping for something a little larger.
Scourge - I'm hoping for Titanium Scourge in plastic form, otherwise I'm guessing Cybertron Soundwave.
Posted by Editor on February 20th, 2009 @ 12:48pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on February 20th, 2009 @ 1:00pm CST
Trikeboy wrote:All it says is Elite Guard. That doesn't have to mean it is in the Animated continuity.Overcracker wrote:Now If I where doing this I'd want:
Energon Snowcat as Kup
Armada Prime as Thunderclash
Energon Dirtboss as Land Shark
Cybertron Scout Scattershot as Flak
Cybertron Thunderblast as Scourge
Funny you should choose Snowcat. I did a repaint of Snowcat with G1 Kup's head attached. I thought the body was a perfect choice for Kup as well. Check it out:
viewtopic.php?f=143&t=50154
I know it doesn't have to be Animated, but its the current line, Botcon is known for using the newer line for the bulk of their sets.
But you are correct, they do use molds form other lines also.
Anyway, Nice custom.
I was trying to come up with a decent body for Kup, but there don't seem to be many pick up trucks around, which is why I used Movie Dropkick for the non Animated list. But I still think Snowcat looks better. I guess they could use him too. The large windshield is a good throwback to G1 Kup.
Posted by TFBuyer on February 20th, 2009 @ 1:10pm CST
That said, Animated wouldn't be a bad choice--but for some of these figs it's going to come down to the quality of the retool/repaint to get my $$$.
On a side note, is the actual order form itself online somewhere yet, or just that brochure? I may have missed it...
Posted by Tigertrack on February 20th, 2009 @ 1:47pm CST
TFBuyer wrote:
On a side note, is the actual order form itself online somewhere yet, or just that brochure? I may have missed it...
Just the brochure.
From the description, this guy (me) might be saving some money this year. Not going to the con, and thus, no pressure to have to buy it = only if I really want it and like the look of the molds/repainted/retooled.
Posted by UltraPrimal on February 20th, 2009 @ 2:02pm CST
Posted by Energon on February 20th, 2009 @ 3:09pm CST
Did you all notice that there is a definate lack of information in that brocure. Heck 90 percent of that could have been posted last year.
Posted by Electron on February 20th, 2009 @ 3:41pm CST
or am i making things up in the hope, its not animated crap?
i feel reli disappointed that its not the wreckers set, and even more saddened to the fact that they didn't take the opportunity to do a diaclone themed set with it being the 25th anniversary
Posted by fairplaythings on February 20th, 2009 @ 4:06pm CST
PlasmaEnergyGod wrote:A bit off topic... I signed up for the customization class a day too late last year. I have repurposed my Armorhide into Huffer and have my music label Soundwave next to Shattered Glass Megatron... all I'm missing is Nightbeat! Is there anyone of us here that is willing to sell me thier customizing class Autobot Secret Police Nightbeat? I imagine the price will be steep considering it is indeed a custom figure. But I will do whatever I can to get him. Then my Shattered-verse set will be complete.
Given that unused sets from the 2006 and 2007 classes were available at the auction last year, I don't know for sure what the rules are anymore on the sale of these items. But it was (and likely still remains) that class tours cannot be formally sold. There are penalties.
My recommendation to you, PlasmaEnergyGod, is to buy a second club Nightbeat and do a repaint. It's not a terribly difficult alteration. (Or a cheaper approach is to use the Energon Hot Shot, which would require more paint apps and would have a variation of the head obviously). Or commission one from any number of people in the community. Good luck.
Posted by Editor on February 20th, 2009 @ 4:08pm CST
Electron wrote:has it been mentioned that the botcon set can't use an existing hasbro running line?
or am i making things up in the hope, its not animated crap?
i feel reli disappointed that its not the wreckers set, and even more saddened to the fact that they didn't take the opportunity to do a diaclone themed set with it being the 25th anniversary
I think that a Diaclone set would be cool, but why if it's the 25th anniversary of the TF line, and not Diaclone which is a few years older? it would be interesting if they were to do that in a later year, maybe for the diaclone 30 or 35 year anniversary.
Posted by Delicon on February 20th, 2009 @ 4:38pm CST
Posted by craggy on February 20th, 2009 @ 4:54pm CST
Editor wrote:For Landshark could they be pulling out the CR/RID Gelshark/Skybite mold??
that'd be the BW Transmetal Cybershark mold then? <-Pedanticron
Bah, as usual, I can't wait to see these probably cool toys that I'll never own. Hope they're cool for all of you who attend!
Posted by UltraPrimal on February 20th, 2009 @ 5:28pm CST
Also I suspect they're doing a party instead of a dinner this cause they got alot of complaints about last years "dinner/casino night/auction". That was total bull crap. The food was terrible, the gambling was boring, and then top it off you get wait 3 hours for the last prize to come up. The one that everyone wanted, BotCon '06 BW Megatron, only to have some fuckin' scalper walk off with it. All 'cause he bought 100 sets and therefore got a 100X casino money vouchers. It still pisses me off. Can you tell?
I swore off going to another BotCon, but I somehow got hopes up that this one would be special like the '07 BotCon. Boy was I wrong. Unfortunately the money is already spent so looks like I'm going, like it or not.
Why doing they just put everything out at once? Figure previews, brochure, registration, hotel info. Instead of forcing to shell out on hotel and air and everything before you see what you're getting. It's like if you hired a prostitute and had to pay up front. Then she shows you the goods and she's got a dick. Lose your money or loose your dignity. Either way your getting fucked in the ass.
Posted by Narc on February 20th, 2009 @ 5:31pm CST
The logo for the elite guard was also used by the Cybertron Defense in the Transformers Cybertron series.
Posted by Editor on February 20th, 2009 @ 7:38pm CST
Narc wrote:Is anyone really sure the BotCon set will be from the Animated line? Did I miss the announcement somewhere?
The logo for the elite guard was also used by the Cybertron Defense in the Transformers Cybertron series.
Incorrect. The Convention is using a slightly modified EG brand.
as shown here http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Badge
CDT: one chevron, point below autobrand.
EG: three chevrons, point hidden behind autobrand.
Posted by fairplaythings on February 20th, 2009 @ 7:49pm CST
Delicon wrote:I don't know how many people saw this but they are now charging $50 for the Saturday Night party, that kinda pisses me off.
I did actually. Is this to be a permanent change? I think it could be kind of cool, if done right, but it certainly isn't a little expense for people.
I also noticed they claim to have 200+ tables for the dealer room, which is interesting given that none have been booked yet officially. Given the recession and the new legislation pertaining to toys, that's not a claim I'd have made right off the bat...
Posted by Flashwave on February 20th, 2009 @ 8:33pm CST
On Snowcat: I really think he'd make a better Thunderclash. His back section with the rockets closely matches Thunderclash's Trailer. That said, SnowKupp is really cool.
I suspect that I'll get the non-attending. Pasadena is just a tad far and on the last week of school.
Posted by DeadPool69 on February 20th, 2009 @ 8:59pm CST
Heres hoping we get wreckers Next year!
Posted by Craven Knight on February 20th, 2009 @ 9:11pm CST
Posted by darkqueen01 on February 20th, 2009 @ 11:37pm CST
Posted by Firebird on February 20th, 2009 @ 11:58pm CST
darkqueen01 wrote:Oh damn, now that I see the brochure I really want to go to Botcon again. *sigh* But I soooo don't have the money now. Maybe I will spend it on the Iacon package, but first I must see pics. I mean, I guess I can buy them and use the exscuse that that I am helping to rebuild the economy. *lol*
I had the same feeling. Looking at the brochure automatically had me thinking of all the logistics I had to do in order to get me and my 2 friends there last year. Good times.
Hopefully Botcon '09 will be on the east side of the Rockies.
Posted by Brychanus on February 21st, 2009 @ 7:51am CST
Posted by Energon on February 21st, 2009 @ 8:20am CST
Delicon wrote:I don't know how many people saw this but they are now charging $50 for the Saturday Night party, that kinda pisses me off.
This is why I like the fan run conventions, it is for the fans. This party should be for anyone, whether they purchase a package or not.
RANT: This convention is for Funpub to sell their toys and get you to join their club that is the bottom line. If you purchase their toys, you shall be rewarded, WTF, I am sorry to say but that is just really a huge turn off to this con. While it is nice to have an offer of being able to purchase a toy, it should not be a requirement. If Funpub was worried about selling enough toys than all they have to do is get out a pre-order a year in advance, there are plenty of people who buy sight unseen (I am not one of them).
There wasn't anything in the brocure that would make me want to go this year. For me it is the panels and guests to be able to talk to that I find interesting. And there was zero information on that. There was nothing that said what the 25th anniversary of Transformers has to do with the con either, I mean like "we have gotten a variety of speakers, artists, writers from all era's of the cartoons, comics and movies. Nothing at all.
Anything to do with Hollywood or movies is just underwhelming my interest.
Posted by waaaaghlord on February 22nd, 2009 @ 7:50am CST
Cyb Prime for Kup
Voyager Prime (new head) for Thunderclash
Swindle for Landshark
Activator Magnus for Flakk
Voyager Megatron (new head) for Scourge
There aren't usually 2 toys in the set as big as a voyager so I think hoping for 2 voyagers and 3 deluxes is a little optimistic. The attendee figure should be the same mould as one of the deluxes from the main set, Cyb Prime or Swindle from my picks. If Megatron is used for Scourge then we'd almost have to see a 2 pack of Sweeps (hopefully with retooled heads) from the Cyb deluxe Megatron as one of the 'on the day' exclusives.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 22nd, 2009 @ 7:55am CST
waaaaghlord wrote:I'm disappointed that it isn't Classic style Wreckers. I can see the set being something like
Cyb Prime for Kup
Voyager Prime (new head) for Thunderclash
Swindle for Landshark
Activator Magnus for Flakk
Voyager Megatron (new head) for Scourge
There aren't usually 2 toys in the set as big as a voyager so I think hoping for 2 voyagers and 3 deluxes is a little optimistic. The attendee figure should be the same mould as one of the deluxes from the main set, Cyb Prime or Swindle from my picks. If Megatron is used for Scourge then we'd almost have to see a 2 pack of Sweeps (hopefully with retooled heads) from the Cyb deluxe Megatron as one of the 'on the day' exclusives.
I would buy those sweeps!